Rossington Today Dec11

Rossington Parish Council News Thanks to the joint working of the Parish Council, the Neighbourhood team and the Welfare the Community Bonfire was a huge success. There is a large cost to providing this, £2,500 for the fireworks alone. But it was worth every penny and it was enjoyed by all.

The Parish Council also supported the Youth Club for the events held on Halloween, mischievous night and bonfire night. These helped in reducing potential ASB on these nights.

The joint Strategy and Regeneration committees have decided that the 'Triple A' committee (this will replace Rossington Forward) will consist of Chair John Gibson, Vice Chair John Adam, Carol Beaumont, Malc Clark and Bill Reynolds. Others may be seconded on as necessary. 'Triple A' stands for: Attitude, Action and Achievement.

These represent the regeneration strategy that will be developed to improve the lot of Rossington. Their first task will be to develop a Neighbourhood Plane in line with DMBC's local development framework.

The Projects committee have instigated the Rossington in Bloom project, and will by next spring have all the plans and action points in place to brighten up the village. The committee will be working closely with DMBC Neighbourhood team to make this happen. The Christmas lights have gone up with an extra 6 on Queen Mary's. It is planned that in future years and as we can afford it that we buy more and more so that all parts of the village have lights. After a minor glitch, the Christmas Fayre will be bigger and better than ever. This year Santa will be a bit warmer, inside the Methodist Hall.

The Regeneration Committee recommended that a £5,000 budget should be for the Triple A committee. Discussions took place regarding the Allotment regarding Statutory status, the water usage, changing the rent year to November and having a allotment association. Problematic allotments were discussed and letters will be sent out to users and those on the waiting list.

The Strategy awarded grants to the Royal British Legion, Rossington Environmental Association, The Epilepsy Project, Rossington Youth Centre and to Doncaster South Boxing Club. The Section 137 budget for grants was proposed at £5,000. Section 137 grants are for projects that enhance Rossington.

George Sheldon, chairman of the Projects Committee, has arranged for the Steam and Vintage festival to be moved from Hayfield Lake to the Welfare. This will take place at the end of May. At the Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 8th November there was a bit of excitement; the Parish tricycle that had just been stolen was recovered by the Police along with two youths who were riding it. The Police made the youths, who had 'found' the tricycle, apologise to the Parish Council. Justice indeed. Thanks Police!

Richard Cooper-Holmes Chairman Rossington Parish Council 28 | ROSSINGTON TODAY