Coleorton's Annual Parish Council Meeting Abandoned
On Wednesday May 27th we had to make the regrettable decision to abandon the meeting
which was all set up to take place via Zoom. Transmission appeared to allow some
members of the public and councillors in but omitted entrance to others, hence we did not
have a full council. Various people tried several times to gain access but by 7pm the
decision was made to reschedule, we had no choice. We thank the members of public who
joined us and express our sincere apologies, but it was out of our hands.
As clerk I will be sending details of the revised date, time, and new logging in details as soon as these are available.
Barbara Whitehouse
Parish Clerk
Vacancy for Parish councillor
Michael Specht resigned as parish councillor and as Chair of the council last month. Thank you Michael for all your hard work over the years and we wish you well for the future.
That leaves a vacancy for a parish councillor in Coleorton, South Ward.
The formal notice of the Vacancy is published today 4th May. See it here >>
Covid-19 Response Team meetings
Coleorton Parish Council's Covid-19 Response Team began their work at the beginning of March. We put out a request entitled "Assistance for Coleorton Residents during Corona Crisis". Whilst the monthly Parish Council meeting for March had to be cancelled following government advice for social distancing etc, the councillors have still been active behind the scenes. The councillors and parish clerks have been holding Covid-19 meetings via telecommunications and latterly by Zoom, working out how best to help the self-isolating and vulnerable parishioners. The response from parishioners in terms of offering support to the Covid-19 councillors team has also been encouraging. About the Assistance scheme >>
Parish Clerk handover
Some of you may be aware that Andrew (Parish clerk for the last four and half years) is stepping down due to family commitments. (Thank you Andrew for all your hard work and dedication.) He is staying on until the end of May 2020, dealing with the financial year end and helping the new clerk Barbara Whitehouse take on this role. Barbara began her post on March 1st.
Coleorton Post Office and Store
Times of opening are reduced but services remain as usual - see details >>
NWLDC - Collection of garden waste and cardboard
From Tuesday 28 April, garden waste collections will resume on a monthly basis. No cardboard collection.
Your garden bin will be collected on one of the next two recycling/garden waste collection dates marked on your calendar. It's 50/50 whether it's the first date or second date listed - so there's no harm in putting your garden waste bin out on both dates. If you're in any doubt put your bin out!
All other collections as usual, but no side items will be collected. More info at NWLDC update to recycling during Coronovirus >>
St Mary's and St John's Churches in Coleorton are closed. Services are available on-line via St Mary's & St John's Facebook page. More >>
St Mary's have been unable to print and distribute their monthly News Magazine but it is available via email. Sign up to St Mary's on-line monthly news magazine >>
 Noticeboard
Notices and alerts from police, neighbourhood watch, district & county councils and other community groups.
About Coleorton Parish
Coleorton Parish includes the villages of Coleorton, Coleorton Moor, Church Town and Farm Town as well as parts of Peggs Green, Griffydam and Lount. The Parish Plan survey in 2008 found that parishioners felt communication of information throughout the parish was not effective and so a website was set up to address this. The website has now become a centre of information about activities and events in and around Coleorton, local clubs and organisations, a directory for local businesses and services and a platform for people who would like to share their enthusiasm for local history and the environment. If you would like to contribute any item about Coleorton or surrounding areas or add details of your club, organisation or event (no charge) or have any suggestions for items on this website please email webmaster@coleorton.org.uk.
Local businesses and services
Coleorton residents are an enterprising bunch: the latest Coleorton businesses listed in the local services directory include IT specialists, photographers and dog walkers. Email webmaster@coleorton.org.uk if you would like your local business listed (free of charge for Coleorton-based businesses or owners).
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