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Since the autumn the Parish Council has been re-examining the role of volunteers who carry out community work for them. This was reinforced at Wednesday night’s monthly Council meeting during the public speaking time when villagers made it clear that they would like to see volunteers taking a more active role within areas covered by the Parish Council.

Now for all the legal bit! As a public body the Parish Council has to ensure that the highest levels of safety are maintained at all times. We have a legal and mandatory duty of care to ensure that all volunteers are competent to carry out the work, which must be undertaken in a safe environment. The correct personal protective clothing and equipment must be used according to the task undertaken. A risk assessment has to be carried out, kept and communicated to volunteers to ensure that they work within the guidelines set out. The Parish Council has to be satisfied that volunteers possess adequate experience and depending on the type of work, relevant training or qualifications may be considered necessary. These are all legal requirements set out by our insurance company as well as by national bodies. Fortunately much of it is just common-sense to protect both volunteers and the Parish Council, identifying sensible and proportionate measures to control the risks.

So in plain English, as long as the tasks are appropriate and we all carry out the necessary legal requirements, volunteers are welcomed and we look forward to working together.

Parwich Parish Council

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Parwich Parish Council Precept

It is with regret that the Parish Council is having to raise the precept. We are also very sorry that this information was not conveyed to those affected, before the increase was shown on the Council Tax bills.

Below is an outline of the responsibilities of the Parish Council which I hope illustrates the rationale for the increase and demonstrates that we are using the income we receive, to good effect.

What is the precept?

Parish Councils can raise revenue to help meet their spending requirements by issuing a “Precept”. This represents the total amount to be raised through Council Tax from all of the dwellings within the parish. The Precept is converted into an amount per council tax band and is added on to an individual Council Tax bill

In Parwich the Council Tax for 2012/13 includes a Parish Council Precept which impacts on individual Council Tax bills ranging from £19.53 per year for band A dwellings and up to £58.58 for the highest valued band H dwellings.

For mid-range band D valued dwellings in Parwich, the sum included within the Council tax bill after the 2012/13 increase, is £29.29 per dwelling per year.

This means that there has been an increase on last year’s cost per household, per year of £6.17 for Band A and £18.50 for Band H.

The annual increase for Band D being £9.25, an increase of less than 18p per week per household.
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Parish Council Minutes 17.1.12

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PARWICH PARISH COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN: Ms C Healy – Tel: 01335 390378

ACTING CLERK: Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA

A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on

Wednesday 21st March 2012 at 7.30 pm in Parwich Memorial Hall

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Parish Precept

On behalf of the Parish Council I would like to respond that it was of great regret to us all on the Parish Council that such a precept rise was considered to be necessary, a decision that we felt we had to make in light of our likely income and expenditure for the coming year. We would be very happy to provide a full explanation for the basis of our decision at our next Parish Council meeting on 21st March at 7.30 where anyone who is interested is very welcome to attend.

Caroline Healy
Chair
Parwich Parish Council

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Reminder to all Parwich Societies and Groups

Following the letter sent to you in February
you are invited to an informal meeting tomorrow
Wednesday 14th March at 7.30pm
in Parwich Memorial Hall

to discuss the planning of the Parwich Parish Council Annual Meeting

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Before I go completely apoplectic at the parish council meeting on Wednesday 21 March 2012 can anybody tell me how an increase in the precept of such magnitude can be justified?
Derbyshire County Council …………. Increase in Council tax….. 0.0%
Derbyshire Police Authority……….. .  Increase in charge……. … 0.0%
Derbyshire Fire Authority …………….  Increase in charge……. … 0.0%
Derbyshire Dales District Council ….. Increase in Council Tax …..0.0%

Parwich Parish Council………………  Increase in Council Tax….. 46.1% !!

For a village of less than 400 souls this is some kind of increase. What on earth can a Parish of this size spend an additional £2000 on?

I am not aware of any costs to the Parish Council other than an extremely expensive Parish Clerk, an expensive Internal Auditor, and a mowing contract, that even before the debacle of last year, would have made Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club green with envy.

Please let me know?

(PS you should have seen the diatribe before I watered it down!)

John B

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Council Tax

I have just recieved my council tax bill for this coming year, and despite the announcement on Parwich webb site that there is a council tax freeze untill 2016, this does not appear to be the case.

According to the breakdown on the bill the offending party is Parwich Parish Council, whos spending forecast has gone up by a staggering 46.2%, what is it that they do not understand about the word austerity.

Mr Cameron is trying to bring local government spending under control, but he obviously has not heard of the village of Parwich. This rise is totaly unaccepable, and I must ask this is rectified without delay.

Regards Mr T.Pickard

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Preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Wednesday 15th February – 7.30pm
Memorial Hall

Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration.

Here are the initial ideas from the first meeting held on 3rd January regarding the celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. (more…)

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Preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Wednesday 15th February – 7.30pm
Memorial Hall

Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration.

Here are the initial ideas from the first meeting held on 3rd January regarding the celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. (more…)

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 19th January -7.30pm
at Tissington Village Hall

Present:
Sgt Steve Edwards
PCSO Kate Cleveley
Ray Frampton
Barbara Wager
Adele Bonshor
Darren Bonshor
Dennis Stone
Chris Carr

Apologies: John Bradbury MBE

Date of the next meeting Thursday 10th May at Parwich Memorial Hall at  7.30pm

Standard Terms of Reference for the meeting given from the Agenda by Sgt Edwards.

Minutes of previous meeting discussed. All tasks for PCSO Cleveley completed.

Priority Profile (Mappleton Community SpeedWatch). To continue (discussed at  Mappleton Parish Council meeting on 19/1/12).
No new Priority Profile at the present time.

Hazard opposite Coach and Horses ph, bush covered in ice during cold weather could be hazard to traffic on the A515. Form 421 to be issued.
Hazard at Spend Lane/Narlows Lane, drain blockage causing flooding. Form 421 to be issued.
Hazard on A515 just above entrance to Ashbourne Heights Caravan Park, possible  blockage on verge causing flooding. Form 421 to be issued. (more…)

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PARWICH PARISH COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN: Ms C Healy – Tel: 01335 390378

ACTING CLERK: Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA

A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on

Tuesday, 17 January 2012 at 7.30 pm in Parwich Village Hall

 AGENDA

  1. Apologies/Councillors’ attendance register
  2. Declaration of personal/prejudicial interest of councillors
  3. Minutes of previous meeting and items from the minutes
  4. Public speaking (10 minutes)
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PARWICH PARISH COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN:  Ms C Healy  – Tel: 01335 390378

ACTING CLERK: Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA

A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on

Tuesday, 17 January 2012 at 7.30 pm in Parwich Village Hall

 AGENDA

  1. Apologies/Councillors’ attendance register
  2. Declaration of personal/prejudicial interest of councillors
  3. Minutes of previous meeting and items from the minutes
  4. Public speaking (10 minutes)
  5. Planning applications and planning sub-committee
  6. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
  7. Parish Council representation on charities committee
  8. Flood defences
  9. Playground roundabout
  10. Tree pruning/felling
  11. Parsons Croft
  12. Mowing contract
  13. STWA claim update
  14. EON contract
  15. Items of account and invoices including acting clerk’s invoice
  16. Precept
  17. Highway issues
  18. Correspondence and communication
  19. Items for next agenda
  20. Date of next meeting

Will councillors please advise the clerk in advance of parish council meetings if they are unable to attend the meeting to ensure a quorum can be met.

S Hampson
Acting Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

Parwich Parish council

20 December 2011

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Dear resident,

We have recently introduced a new e-forum (email forum) to the Community Messaging Service, which will give you the chance to contribute to the setting of priorities in your neighbourhood.

As you may be aware, each of our Safer Neighbourhood policing teams hold a meeting every three months to set priorities, offering residents the chance to select what their local police officers and other agencies target. The aim of our e-forum is to make it easier for you to have a say on priorities.

Click here to open the Derbyshire Community Messaging page, then scroll down to the bottom of that page  to tell us what you would like your team to target.

Your concerns will be sent to the Tissington area Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team and they will discuss all responses at their next forum meeting which will be held on:

Thursday 19th January 2012 at 7.30pm at Tissington Village Hall.

Each team works in partnership with local agencies, which include parish, town, district and county councils, housing associations, Derbyshire Youth Service, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Neighbourhood Watch among others, to help keep your area a safe, clean and pleasant place to live.

Priorities can include a wide variety of issues, including anti-social or nuisance behaviour, graffiti or vandalism, speeding, parking or anything which you feel impacts on the quality of life for you and your neighbours.

You are still more than welcome to attend the meeting if you would prefer to speak to officers in person or you can also call our non emergency telephone number, 101.

You can be reassured that we will listen to your concerns, act on them and maintain our commitment to provide a high quality policing service to everyone in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.

Yours faithfully,

Chief Superintendent Peter Lewis
High Peak and Derbyshire Dales (B Division)

Click here for the Minutes from October’s meeting.

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A meeting was held on 3rd January 2012 to discuss the preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Our celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June 2012.

A number of suggestions were raised by those that attended: Denis and Pauline Laycock, Nia Linnell, Matthew Harrison and Caroline Healy.

Initial ideas are:
 To hold a tea time street party on the stretch of road from the pub down towards Blanche Meadow (so that this stretch of road could be closed off)
 Entertainment for the children
 Live Music
 Fireworks
 Beacon lighting on Monday 4th June to join with the national beacon lighting and further beacon and fireworks on Tuesday 5th
 Lamplit Parade, using torches, tea lights or candles, led by an accordion player
 BBQ
 Celebration cake
 Commemorative mugs

A letter will be sent to every household to request a voluntary contribution towards the costs and the Village Societies will also be approached.

These are just initial thoughts and we would greatly appreciate any suggestions and help to help take the plans further.

The next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on 15th February in Parwich Memorial Hall

Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration.

Caroline Healy Chair of Parwich Parish Council
Denis Laycock Chair of the Carnival and Recreation Committee

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Parwich Parish Council meet tomorrow

Wednesday, 14th December 2011
at 7.30 pm in Parwich Memorial Hall

Click here to download the Agenda as a pdf, as always there is time at the start of the meeting for the general public to raise issues or ask questions, and the Carnival & Recreation Committee will be attending this meeting to discuss plans for the Queen’s Dimond Jubilee celebrations next year.

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The December Parwich Parish Council Meeting is

Wednesday, 14th December 2011
at 7.30 pm in Parwich Memorial Hall

Click here to download the Agenda as a PDF.

As always, there is time at the start of the meeting for the general public to raise issues or ask questions.

The Carnival & Recreation Committee will be attending this meeting, to discuss plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations next year.

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PARWICH PARISH COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN: Mrs C Healy     ACTING CLERK: Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA
Tel: 01335 390378                                             01335 310409
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A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on
Wednesday, 9th November 2011 at 7.30pm in Parwich Memorial Hall

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Residents in Ashbourne and the surrounding villages are being advised to make sure they use grit fairly and sensibly during the winter months. It is after reports that during the cold spell last year, some residents had taken grit from roadside bins for use on their own driveways.

PCSO Kate Cleveley of the Tissington Area Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “It was disappointing to hear that last year a few individuals took grit that is provided to keep road users and pedestrians safe on the highways, and used it on their own personal property.

“Grit bins are provided by the council in various locations, usually in villages or on untreated roads, so that residents and businesses can keep roads or pavements free from snow and ice.

“These grit bins must be used to clear public pavements and roads only and are not for use on private property.”

Police have advised that taking grit from the public bins for use on private property can be classed as theft.

PCSO Cleveley added: “Not only would you risk prosecution if you are found to be taking grit from public bins for domestic use, but you could also be putting other people’s safety at risk.  Homeowners have a responsibility to buy their own supplies of salt to keep their driveways or pathways clear. Please use public salt supplies responsibly.”

You can report problems with grit bins to Derbyshire County Council on 08456 058 058.

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PARWICH PARISH COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN: Mrs C Healy     ACTING CLERK: Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA
Lilac Cottage                                                   Sandley Cottage
Parwich                                                             6 Alsop Moor Cottages
Derbyshire                                                        Alsop-en-le-Dale
DE6 1QJ                                                            Ashbourne DE6 1QS

Tel: 01335 390378                                             01335 310409
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A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on
Wednesday, 9th November 2011 at 7.30pm in Parwich Memorial Hall

AGENDA

1. Apologies/Councillors’ attendance register
2. Declaration of personal/prejudicial interest of councillors
3. New councillor
4. Minutes of previous meeting
5. Public speaking (10 minutes)
6. Carnival and Recreation Committee attendance and discussion on Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
7. Planning applications and planning sub-committee
8. Tennis courts
9. Financial regulations
10. Audit Commission update (if received)
11. STWA claim update
12. Memorial seat update
13. Village winter grit provision
14. Items of account and invoices including acting clerk’s invoice, mowing contractor, cleaner, consideration of budget items for precept setting in December
15. The clerk, bookings clerk, interview sub-committee
16. Safer Neighbourhoods
17. Correspondence
18. Items for next agenda
19. Date of next meeting

Will councillors please advise the clerk in advance of parish council meetings if they are unable to attend the meeting to ensure a quorum can be met.

S Hampson
Acting Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Parwich Parish council
31 October 2011

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Parish Council Minutes – 13.9.11

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Become a Parish Councillor

Parwich Parish Council are looking for one more Councillor to join the other six members.  The Council meet approximately ten times a year.  This vacancy has been advertised for several weeks, and so far no-one has put themselves forward.  The deadline is today, so if you are interested click here for more detail, and send a brief letter explaining why you would like to become a Councillor to

Caroline Healy
Lilac Cottage
Parwich
Derbyshire DE6 1QJ carolinehealy29@gmail.com

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New Councillor Needed

Your Parish Council Needs You!

Are you interested in serving your local community? If so, there is now a perfect opportunity for you to join the Parish Council. As a result of the last uncontested election, there are currently six parish councillors and the Parish Council now needs to co-opt one more person to fill the remaining vacant post to bring the council up to its maximum of seven councillors.

The Parish Council meets monthly, except in August & December (although there is a meeting this December). Discussions are lively and varied, as the Parish Council has a very wide and growing range of responsibilities and interests. This includes the management of the parish land – greens and ponds, the provision of play and recreation facilities, toilets etc. It also is involved in supporting local initiatives through participation and on occasion providing grants. Another important aspect of Parish Council work is engaging in consultation on all local planning matters.

If you are interested, then the Parish Council really wants to hear from you. Please apply in writing, explaining briefly why you would want to join the Parish Council team.

Applications by email/post by Monday 31st October to
Caroline Healy
Lilac Cottage
Parwich
Derbyshire DE6 1QJ carolinehealy29@gmail.com

There are very few rules about becoming a councillor, but click on the “Am I qualified” icon below to check that you meet the legal requirements, this information is taken from NALC, the National Association of Local Councils.

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Parwich Parish Council

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Acting Clerk:
Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA
Sandley Cottage
6 Alsop Moor Cottages
Alsop-en-le-Dale
Ashbourne DE6 1QS

Tel: 01335 310409
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A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on
Tuesday, 13th September 2011 at 7.30 pm in Parwich Village Hall

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Parwich Parish Council Meeting

Acting Clerk:
Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA
Sandley Cottage
6 Alsop Moor Cottages
Alsop-en-le-Dale
Ashbourne DE6 1QS

Tel: 01335 310409
_______________________________________________________________________________
A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on
Tuesday, 13th September 2011 at 7.30 pm in Parwich Village Hall

AGENDA

1. Apologies/Councillors’ attendance register
2. Declaration of personal/prejudicial interest of councillors
3. Minutes of previous meeting
4. Public speaking (10 minutes)
5. Bank mandate
6. Financial regulations
7. Audit
8. Standing orders
9. Insurance
10. Risk assessments
11. Asset register
12. Village committees
13. Snow warden and grit provision
14. Items of account, HMRC, VAT, consideration of budget items for future
…..precept setting
15. Member councillor co-option
16. Parish council contracts and rental agreements
17. Highway matters, County Council and District Council issues
18. Planning applications
19. Correspondence and correspondence log to members
20. Queen’s Jubilee 2012 (consideration of outline plan only)
21. Internet access and ICT provision
22. The clerk
23. Items for next agenda
24. Date of next meeting

Will councillors please advise the clerk in advance of parish council meetings if they are unable to attend the meeting to ensure a quorum can be met.

S Hampson
Acting Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Parwich Parish council
4th September 2011

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Parwich Parish Council Clerk

Acting Clerk:
Mrs S Hampson Cert H. Ed, Dip RSA
Sandley Cottage
6 Alsop Moor Cottages
Alsop-en-le-Dale
Ashbourne DE6 1QS

Tel: 01335 310409
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Notice

Mrs L Bramwell has resigned as Parish Clerk.  Mrs S Hampson has been instructed to take upon the role of Acting Clerk to the Parish Council.  Please direct any business for the attention of the parish council to Mrs Hampson at the above contact telephone number/address until further notice, including problems with street lighting.

Thank you.

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The Parish Council needs one more member to have its full quota of Councillors. To fill this one vacancy a legal process has to be followed.

Firstly, the Parish needs to decide if a full election process is the way forward preferred by parishioners. To do this 10 people, or more (registered electors), from the Parish need to write to the Returning Officer in Matlock: The Returning Officer, Derbyshire Dales District Council,Town Hall,  Matlock, Derbys, DE4 3NN by 1st September. When this has happened a full election process will go ahead.  This has cost implications for the Parish Council, (approximately £1,000 if the election is contested) which will be met from the budget received each year .

If there are fewer than 10 people who want the election process to be followed, the Parish Council can go ahead and co-opt somebody from the Parish. This will mean that everyone (providing they are on an electoral role) will have the opportunity to volunteer their services to fill the one empty post.

To read the Parish Council Vacancy Notice, click here.

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Parish Council – Notice of Vacancy

PARISH COUNCIL OF PARWICH

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE PARISH OF PARWICH.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that ONE CASUAL VACANCY exists in the office of Councillor for the said Parish Council.

An election to fill the vacancy will be arranged on receipt of a valid request in writing from ten local government electors for the Parish.

If no such request is made, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish.

Requests for such an 1st September 2011.
The Returning Officer,
Derbyshire Dales District Council,
Town Hall,
Matlock,
Derbyshire,DE4 3NN

Date 2nd August 2011

Lesley Bramwell

Clerk to the Council

For further details on this click here.

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The Parish Council are looking for some kitchen base units for the Pavillion, which were ruined as a result of flooding last winter.  So if you are replacing your kitchen or have a few units tucked away in a garage and you no longer need them, please let one of the Councillors know or email The Blog on parwich@hotmail.co.uk

Thank you

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Parwich Parish Council

The Parish Council had their first meeting last Tuesday.  All agendas will be posted on the blog in advance of the meetings and the Minutes will also go online once they have been ratified at the following meeting.  The next meeting is on Thursday 8th September at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall Meeting Room.

Parish Councillors
Chair – Caroline Healy
Vice Chair – Robert Bunting
Badger (aka R Walker)
Jane Bennett
Stephen Dale
Nia Linnell

 

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Parwich Parish Council

Crookbank Farm, Lane Head,
Tideswell, Buxton,
Derbyshire, SK17 8RB

01298 872000

lesleybramwell50@hotmail.com

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 26th July 2011.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
At the START of the meeting ten minutes will be made available for members of the public to ask questions or comment on Parish Council matters.

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Road works next week?

Some people have received notification of upcoming road works in Parwich next week.  A Parish Council rep is discussing with the County Council having the work delayed until after Wakes Week.

We will post more information about what is planned and when it will be happening as soon as possible.

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