The community speedwatch team recorded 47 vehicles exceeding the 30mph limit during March sessions on High Street. Letters have been sent to registered keepers. The parish council is pressing the county council for a vehicle-activated speed sign.
Source: Parish Council Meeting — April 2026
Funding is being secured to upgrade the memorial garden and main recreation ground, including new benches, replacement dog waste bins, and restored hedgerow along the boundary. The Heartwood Community Forest scheme will also be contributing 200 native trees for the parish boundary.
Source: Parish Council Meeting — March 2026
The local authority is reviewing the conservation area boundary. The parish council has submitted a response recommending the inclusion of the historic mill buildings on Water Lane. Residents can view the proposals at the parish office.
Source: Parish Council Meeting — March 2026
The parish precept has been set at the same level as last year, with no increase for Band D properties. The council has achieved this through careful budget management while maintaining all existing services and committing to new wildflower planting along the main road.
Source: Parish Council Meeting — March 2026