Binley Woods Parish Council, Newsletter Statement - 17 June 2010
John Cook, Clerk to Binley Woods Parish Council writes 'On the advice received by NALC's Legal Officer, the following
statement will form part of the Chairman's Introduction in the next Newsletter, which will of course be distributed to every
household in the village.
"In the previous newsletter the statement in the introduction could have been read as meaning that the Chairman and the
Parish Council had been stressed by a request for information, whereas the stress was brought about by an accumulation of issues
throughout the term. The Parish Council is always willing to provide any information to residents providing it is not of a personal
nature. As Chairman, I found it frustrating that the MPs expenses scandal had caused people to think that Parish Councillors may be
similarly taking advantage of expenses. Coupled with this was the withdrawal of funding for almost 8 months, and also the situatian
that we were down in numbers of Councillors. This meant projects within the village had to be put on hold. If this ambiguity caused
offence to residents, then we apologise. The newsletter is merely a means of communication and we would not like to see it ceased." '
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Open Gardens - 20 May 2010
Lynne Clifford says "This year's Open Gardens event is on Sunday, 20th June at noon. Once again it promises to be a fantastic day
for the whole village. Tickets to view 20 gardens cost just £3 with all proceeds going to COVENTRY MYTON HOSPICE. Don't cook as there
will be hot food on sale, strawberry teas, wine & beer garden, lovely homemade cakes, pimms garden, plants and crafts for sale and
lovely, friendly people. To entertain in the park we have a ladies' barber shop choir and morris dancers. To transport you on the
day we have Bob Harrington's vintage coach - it's Fathers Day so bring Dad along and have a wonderful family day out."
For further details, contact Lynne on 024 7654 3481 or email her at
lynneclifford@uwclub.net.
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor - 30 March 2010
Following the recent resignation of a councillor, the Parish Council needs to fill another vacancy as soon as possible.
The vacancy was advertised after it had occurred, as required by law, but no requests to hold an Election were received.
As a result, it falls to the Parish Council to co-opt a Parishioner who must be 18 years or older and his or her name appears
on the current Register of Electors. The new Councillor will serve for the remainder of the current 4-year term ending in May 2011.
Expressions of interest should be made to Mr J Cook, Clerk of the Council at 41 Frobisher Road, Bilton, Rugby, CV22 7HU by letter, or
email so as to reach Mr J Cook no later than 9.00am on 14th April 2010.
Those expressing interest will be asked to attend the next meeting of the Parish Council, which will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday
21st April 2010 at the Morrison Room, Village Hall, Rugby Road, Binley Woods. They will be asked to make a short statement to introduce
themselves and their interest in joining the Parish Council.
Should there be more than one candidate putting themselves forward, the matter will be settled at that meeting by a ballot of Parish
Councillors present.
In the meanwhile, to learn more of what membership of the Parish Council entails, please feel free to contact Paul Salisbury, the
Chair of the Parish Council on 024 7654 2340.
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor - 4 March 2010
There is a vacancy on Binley Woods Parish Council caused by the resignation of a councillor.
A bye-election to fill the vacancy will be held if by 25 March 2010 TEN electors for the parish
give notice in writing to The Returning Officer claiming an election.
The address for The Returning Officer is The Chief Executives Office, Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby, CV21 2LB.
If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
You can use this link to send in a report.
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