Chair's comments
Chairman's report 2010
I am very pleased that I only have to write this report once a year, unlike our politicians who must have almost exhausted their speech writers by now. We will have to wait a few weeks or even months to see if the election result will have any major impact on our area.
Once again I would like to thank my fellow councillors and the parish clerk for all their hard work and support during the past year. I would also like to thank all the members of the public, who have attended meetings and look forward to seeing more of you in the coming year.
The roundabout at Fenn Corner is a welcome improvement to the A228 and it is hoped that the proposed bridge over Stoke Crossing will go ahead. However this will not reduce the volume of traffic using the road or improve access to it by villagers at certain times of the day. It can be a nightmare getting on to the Grain road.
Part of the sea-wall from Middle Stoke towards Grain is being repaired. This is vital if the area is to be protected from the sea.
The local allotment society is going from strength to strength and extra ground has been given over to them to accommodate more members.
It is reassuring to see the mobile police station in the village on a regular basis and also an increased police presence in and around the village.
It was sad to see the centre of Lower Stoke changed for ever with the demolition of The Ship public house earlier this year. However it was a necessity given the dangerous state it had been allowed to fall into.
The playparks continue to be well used and in recent months there has been very little vandalism, which is very pleasing as any repairs have to be paid for from Parish Council funds.
Fly tipping continues to be a major problem in the area, especially on the back roads. This can prove dangerous for road users and also cause drainage problems especially after heavy rain. General litter is also a problem in certain parts of the village and I would ask everyone to be considerate to others and take their rubbish home, don't be a litterbug.
Finally I would like to thank the volunteers who work so hard to keep the churchyards in such good order.
Quick information:
Your Parish Councillors are: Cllr BStone - Chairman, Cllr Mrs M Elmes - Vice-Chairman, Cllr G Barron, Cllr G Blackman, Cllr J Luck, Cllr Mrs P Wade.
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