Council News - November/December 2012

WEBSITE:  http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/HoltonleClay

If you would like any details included on the website please contact the Clerk to the Council.  Includes links to ELDC for waste collection, bus timetable, mobile library, Lincolnshire Police, L.I.V.E.S, HLC Twinning, HLC Youth Club, Council Agendas, minutes and much more.  

HAVE A SAY ON THE FUTURE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT                                          IN HOLTON-LE-CLAY

The Holton-le-Clay settlement is carrying out a Neighbourhood Plan (compiled by a Steering Group) based on the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment. 

Further details are on a separate sheet attached, and there will be displays at Public meetings in January and February 2013.                                                                                                                            

The final decision on site allocations will be a community decision. 

PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES

There are two vacancies on the council for a Parish Councillor.  This is a voluntary role.  For further information please contact the Clerk to the Council on 01472 825467 or visit the Council Offices in Pinfold Lane during opening times.

ENGLISH NATIONAL CONCESSIONARY TRAVEL SCHEME – BUS PASSES

The majority of passes are due to expire in March and April 2013 and given the high volume of passes the County Council are urging all Lincolnshire pass holders to renew early and arrangements have been made to allow renewal applications from 1^st October 2012.  Forms are available from Libraries, District Council Offices, Holton-le-Clay Parish Council Office and downloadable from the web www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/concessionaryfares.

GRASS VERGES

Car owners/drivers are requested to not park on the grass verges but to use their driveways whenever possible or on the road.

AMENITY GRASS CUTTING                                                                                                           

Next strim and cut commences in March 2013. 

EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL – WASTE COLLECTION                                      Over the Christmas and New Year period there may be unforeseen delays. If your bin is not emptied on the scheduled day, please re-present it the next day.  The normal Monday collection is scheduled throughout the Christmas period.

The green waste collection is due to commence in March 2013.

EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL FACILITIES DAY

The dates of the forthcoming ELDC Facilities Day are Wednesday 12^th December 2012 and Wednesday  9^th January 2013. 9.00 am-1.00 pm and 2.00 pm-4.00 pm. 

EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL WARD SURGERY – 3^rd WEDNESDAY

There is a change in the surgery schedule from a 2^nd to the 3^rd Wednesday of each month.  The dates of your local ELDC Councillors’ surgery at the Parish Offices are

Wednesday 19^th December 2012 10.00 am-12.00 noon                  

Wednesday  16^th January 2013 2.00 pm-4.00 pm                                                                                               

LOUTH HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CENTRE, FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE OPENING TIMES                                                                                                                                                                

Open- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Hours– 9am – 4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day                  

BULKY ITEMS OF WASTE

If you need to dispose of bulky items of household waste, i.e. refrigerators, freezers, cookers, beds, etc., please contact East Lindsey District Council on 01507 601111 to arrange collection.  The fee is £15.00 for up to 4 items.

DATE OF NEXT FULL COUNCIL MEETINGS                                                                                 

The next two Full Council Meetings will be on 10^th December 2012 (2^nd Mon) and 21^st January 2013.  All planning applications can be viewed at 6.45 pm. prior to the meetings.  A Finance meeting will be held on Monday 14^th January 2013.  Parishioners are welcome at all Full Council and Committee meetings.