Author: BAACA Newsletter

Parish Council News

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Chartridge Parish Council is promoting “Love my village”, a scheme which encourages residents to look after their patch, including picking up litter outside their property and exposing any overgrown road signs – all small things to keep our village tidy.

The Parish council is taking on the grass verge/hedge trimming as part of CDC devolved services. Having this done by local contractors we feel we can provide a better job as this was done so poorly in the past. The Parish council will need to increase the precept to cover costs but will ensure money is spent locally.

Other things under review are our own speed posts similar to the ones in Wigginton. For more information go to Chartridge Parish Council web site.

There is still a vacancy for a councillor to represent the Bellingdon ward.  If you live in Bellingdon, have a genuine interest in the local community and how it is serviced, and can dedicate one evening each month to meet plus a small amount of your spare time to considering a range of issues (planning, highway maintenance, footpaths and bridleways, county and district council consultations to name but a few) please contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance.

Staying safe on country roads – cars, walkers, riders

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59% of all fatalities occur on country roads. These roads often have sharp bends and blind bends which can hide unexpected hazards. Stay in control and give yourself time to react because you never know what’s around the corner. THINK! Brake before the bend, not on it. (From think.direct.gov.uk)

At this time of year, daylight is at a premium! PLEASE be aware of how visible (or not) you are if you’re out and about on the roads – be it on horseback, on a bike or on foot. High visibility clothing, ideally with reflective strips, is a must especially at this time of year.

 

Also be aware of what time the sun goes down and don’t get caught out. The potential consequences of not being seen by a car on the road simply don’t bear thinking about – lets not have an accident with a preventable cause. Its YOUR responsibility to make sure you’re visible.

Specific information about horses on roads can be found here.