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Met office warning 14/11 - 15/11 2014

13/11/2014

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The Met Office have forecast a developing frontal system which is expected to bring a period of persistent and at times heavy rain for Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Friday and the far west of the Thames Valley on Friday and Saturday. Rain is likely to be accompanied by strong and gusty winds. As the rain clears, heavy, possibly thundery showers are likely to follow later on Friday and during Saturday.  The Flood Guidance Statement is yellow mainly due to surface water issues. 

Warnings Issued: -          Yellow Rain Warning (Medium Likelihood of Low Impacts) valid 0010 on Friday 14th November to 1500 on Saturday 15th November 2014.  
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Although we will see occasional showers today no major issues are expected until a more active weather system moves east across the Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight from Thursday afternoon.  This system will lead to a spell of heavy rain on Thursday night which could lead to localised surface water flooding in places, possibly exacerbated by blocked drains due to fallen leaves.  Heavy showers will follow from the west on Friday and Saturday.  

Next 24-36 hours:We are not expecting any significant issues in the next 24 hours or so but the showers we see today could be heavy at times although moving through fairly quickly.  Today’s showers will die out during this evening to leave a dry night and a fine start to Thursday.   Cloud will increase from the west during Thursday morning with rain spreading east during the afternoon although generally not too heavy at this stage.  We may see a drier interlude during the evening but further, locally heavy rain will spread east overnight before clearing on Friday morning.  This rain could lead to a few minor impacts due to surface water flooding especially as it quickly follows on from the wet weather in the last few days.  Blocked drains due to leaf fall may help to exacerbate the surface water flooding issues. 

The Met Office has issued a Yellow RAIN Warning (Medium Likelihood of Low Impacts) to cover the risk from the rain on Thursday night, when we could see 10-20 mm of rain quite widely, and the heavy showers following from the west on Friday and Saturday when a few locations, mainly in the south, could see 10-15 mm an hour in the heaviest showers.
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part-time assistant for chieveley parish council

4/11/2014

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Chieveley Parish Council is looking to appoint a part-time assistant to support the Parish Clerk in carrying out the Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer role to Chieveley Parish Council.

The requirements of role of the part-time assistant include:

  • Attending some evening meetings to take minutes or notes
  • Having good financial skills and computer literacy in Word, Excel, Email and internet
  • Making and receiving contact with members of the public and other bodies
  • Being flexible and adaptable when working with others and a willingness to take advantage of training opportunities where necessary.
Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy are essential to this role.  Some website knowledge would be an advantage and a general knowledge of local government is desirable. 

The working arrangements governing the role of the part-time assistant cover:

  • Place and timing of work - the Parish Council operates a flexi-time system and home working
  • Hours of work - initially 5 hours per week.  Duties and tasks undertaken will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant
  • Salary - £8.42 per hour.  
If you are interested in this role please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Mrs Tracy Snook, Chieveley Parish Clerk, 16 Middle Farm Close, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8RJ.  If you would like further information before applying for this opportunity, please contact Tracy on 01635 234507 or by email at [email protected].  

Deadline for applications: Friday 21 November 2014

For more Parish Council information please visit www.mychieveley.co.uk/parishcouncil

  

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CRA OPen Meeting October 2014

1/11/2014

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The Open Meeting for the Curridge Residents' Association took place on 21st October 2014. The main focus was on the upcoming CRA events - Clean Up Curridge and the Curridge Cheer.

Clean Up Curridge, our regular village litter pick, will take place on Sunday 16th November. All residents are welcome to join us for litter picking and bacon butties at the WI Hall. High Visibility vests and litter pickers, for adults and children, are available, with child-friendly areas and a prize for the most unusual piece of litter found! 10am-12pm, Curridge WI Hall.

Organisation has also begun for the Curridge Cheer. This annual informal Christmas get together with the WI for Curridge residents will now have some great children's activities as well as mulled wine and mince pies. This free community event is shaping up to be a lot of fun and we hope everyone in the village can join us. 11am - 1pm, Curridge WI Hall, Sunday 14th December.

We also discussed the Winter Service Plan for the village, an update on super fast broadband, the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and action taken on flooding in the village. For more details please download our minutes on www.curridgevillage.co.uk
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Further updates from the parish council

1/11/2014

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The Parish Council are looking into the reports regarding the spreading of contaminated compost and extraneous materials  waste which is affecting  Byway 33 between Curridge Road and Fishers Crossing. The Environment Agency has been informed and have visited the site.  An investigation is taking place and a further visit planned in November.

Dog owners are reminded to clear up after their dog, particularly on footways and footpaths in and around Curridge. Dog mess has been found on the footway between Kiln Drive/The Bunk round to the Curridge W I Hall and also along Footpath 27 which runs behind Kingsland Farm from Sandy Lane.  West Berkshire Council have been informed as well as it is an offence not to clear up after a dog has fouled on a public right of way.

The Parish Council have asked West Berkshire Council to cut back the vegetation along Curridge Road between Curridge House and the W I Hall so parents with children going to School can walk side by side.
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Parish Council news october 2014

1/11/2014

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Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 14th October 2014. 

Planning Applications

Five planning applications were tabled for consideration:

  • One was for the change of use of land north of the M4 on the east side of Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage to Gypsy/Traveller use
  • One was for the erection of a timber framed and clad single garage
  • One was for the demolition of a single storey building and erection of a replacement building at the Hillier Garden Centre, Priors Court Road, Hermitage
  • One was for the installation of 2 electric vehicle quick charging points in the main car park area at the Moto motorway services
  • One was for the erection of a detached traditional oak frame barn style garage.
 
Further information about Planning Applications can be found on the Planning Advice section of the West Berkshire Council website.

Curridge Road Flooding Matters

The Parish Council received a report regarding flooding on the Curridge Road and an update on actions being considered to reduce/mitigate further instances of flooding.  The Parish Council will continue to monitor progress and implementation of actions by West Berkshire Council.

West Berkshire Council’s Housing in The Countryside Policies: Preferred Options consultation

The Parish Council considered and approved a draft response to the consultation process.  West Berkshire Council is currently asking for views on the second part of the Housing Site Allocations Development Plan Document which is known as the Housing in the Countryside Policies (Preferred Options).  These policies will manage housing development in the countryside of West Berkshire, including the potential to convert or redevelop existing buildings to housing.  The consultation will run for a six week period between Friday 19th September and Friday 31st October 2014.  For more information on how you can get involved in the consultation process see West Berkshire Council’s consultation web page.

Bus shelter update

The Parish Council received a report on the bus shelter (High Street, Chieveley) project and noted that the roof had been installed on 14th October.  The seat will be restored and re-fitted shortly and the shelter then returned to normal use.

Preliminary Budget 2015/16 discussion

The Parish Council commenced early discussions to identify the projects and any funds that may be required for the next financial year.   The budget/precept for 2015/16 will be considered at the meetings of the Parish Council in December 2014 and January 2015.

Spotlight… on Superfast Berkshire

Superfast Berkshire “aims to improve broadband speed and coverage across Berkshire in the areas that are not commercially viable to the private sector.  It is part of a UK national initiative (led by Broadband Delivery UK) and backed by all six Berkshire unitary authorities and the Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)”.  Update information about the roll-out of the programme can be found via News on the Superfast Berkshire web site and members of the community can check on which BT Openreach cabinet they are connected to and its current broadband status by using the BT broadband checker via latest progress.

FAQ…of the month

Question – Who funds the Parish Council? 

Answer – The Parish Council receives funding in the form of the precept collected by West Berkshire Council as part of the Council Tax.  Each year the Parish Council agrees how much it needs to carry out its duties and to support awards to successful grant applications it has received.

Next Meeting...

The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place at 7.30pm on 11th November 2014 at the Chieveley Village Hall and Recreational Centre, High Street, Chieveley, Berkshire, RG20 8TE. 

 

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