Author: Andrew Goddard

The Diamond Jubilee

After several months of planning, the Parish Council were delighted with the support that was given to the Queen’s Jubilee ‘Picnic in the Rec’ on Monday 4 June.  It was apparent that people were enjoying themselves in spite of falling temperatures as the evening progressed!!  Much hard work was undertaken by many people under the leadership of Councillor Stan Shayler.  We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who played a part in making the event such a success.

The surplus money that was generated will be put into Parish Council funds and used to enhance life within the parish.  The first spend will be to replace the well used picnic table and benches in the play area at the Pavilion.

Pictures of the event will soon be available on the East Coker Parish Council website 

Traffic Calming Updates

Councillors Horsley and Griffin have produced an excellent funding bid for County Councillor Cathy Bakewell to apply for a Minor Highway Improvement grant to improve the walkway from Tellis Cross to the school.  We will know the outcome of the bid within the next couple of months.

The same Councillors have been working hard to analyse the data collected from the County Council’s speed survey through the village.  It is hoped that a report will soon be ready and shared appropriately with Parishioners. 

New Dog Waste Bin

The Parish Council have been investigating the potential provision of a dog-waste bin at the end of Burton Lane.  When the logistics of emptying the container and suitable positioning have been overcome, it is hoped to add this extra facility.

New Practice Cricket Wicket at The Rec

East Coker Cricket Club has sought the re-instatement of their practice wicket which had been removed by Western Power Services to enable a new pole to be erected.  Paul Morton, Chair of the Cricket Club, had calculated costings for the materials and Councillor Kath Wilson was successful in making a funding bid to the Wellbeing of Yeovil Association for these costs, with the Parish Council funding the contractors, who will be supported by members of the club. There has been a delay in getting started, as East Coker Cockerels Football Club asked the Parish Council to consider the provision of a 9 v 9 pitch to support a new youth initiative of the Football Association.  Unfortunately, after much measuring and investigation that has not been possible and so the practice wicket will be developed during late June/early July. 

Public Open Evening on the Local Plan

In conjunction with East Coker Preservation Trust and others, a public open evening will be held in the Village Hall (Halves Lane, East Coker)  on 16th July 2012.  Representatives from across the local groups will be available to provide information regarding the details of the Plan, discuss your concerns in full and give advice on how you can help; please come along to talk to us.  Doors open at 17:30 and will remain so until 21:00.

 

Successful Litter Pick

Councillor Bridget Sugg organised a Litter Pick on Saturday 10 March and after her splendid bacon rolls, a trusty group set off to clean up the roads and lanes around the Parish.  Many thanks to all those who gave up their Saturday morning to make our parish look even lovelier.  Anything we can do to encourage people not to drop litter is most important.  From an early age we learn either to hurl refuse anywhere or dispose of it responsibly.  However if we all pick up litter when we see it, the beauty of our Parish will be maintained. 

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