Despite the snow and ice seven Councillors were able to attend the Parish Council meeting, held on 13th January 2010.
Councillor Resignation
After many years of dedicated service to the Parish Council, Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton has resigned. She has recently moved from Easebourne to south of Chichester, but will continue to represent the people of Easebourne in her capacity as our District Councillor. Mr John Stringer, who was chairing the meeting, thanked Mrs Hamilton for her years of service as a Councillor and in particular her eight years as Chairman of the Parish Council.
Councillor Vacancy
The resignation of Mrs Hamilton creates a vacancy for a new Parish Councillor. The position entails six Parish Council meetings a year, plus the Annual Village Meeting which is held in April. If you would like more information or wish to discuss the role of a Parish Councillor please contact any Councillor, or the Clerk, on 01730 813374.
Pedestrian crossing on Dodsley Lane at the junction of Wheelbarrow Castle and Hollist Lane
The safety adjustments at this crossing point, needed to enable the “lollipop” person to be re-deployed, are being undertaken by the County Council. The non-slip surfacing has been installed but the re-alignment of the safety barrier has still to be done. The County Council has been hampered in this work by the severe weather conditions, but hopefully it will soon be completed and we can look forward to the re-instatement of the crossing patrol.
Grants
At the meeting a grant was awarded to the Grange Leisure Centre, as its facilities are of great benefit to Easebourne residents.
Dates for your Diary
The Annual Village Spring Clean will be held on Monday 29th March 2010 at 6pm, meeting at the Cowdray Estate office car park. We hope that as many volunteers as possible will come and help, so that we can keep our village clean and tidy. Further details available from the Clerk on 01730 813374 or easebournepc@tiscali.co.uk
The Annual Village meeting will take place on Wednesday 14th April 2010, at the Refectory, commencing at 7pm. You are welcome to come and hear about your Parish Council’s activities for the past year and also be entertained by a guest speaker. Refreshments will be served.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday 10th March 2010, at 7.30pm in the Refectory, Easebourne. All are welcome.
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