AUCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER APRIL/MAY 2017 Traffic Concerns A number of residents attended the Annual Parish Meeting, held on 8th March, to express their concerns regarding the dangers of crossing Main Street (B1396) near the Lidgett Cross- roads, due to the increased volume/speed of traffic, including HGV's, now using the road. The Parish Council shares these concerns and has campaigned for traffic lights, incorporating a pedestrian crossing, to be provided at the Crossroads. The Local Authority's Highways Department has now been requested to undertake another traffic/pedestrian survey at this location which will hopefully lead to some action being taken. Meanwhile, Council is continuing to apply for funding from various organisations in order to provide a crossing on Hurst Lane outside the Hayfield School. ……………………………………………………………
Commemorating End of World War I Next year will mark one hundred years since the end of World War I. A brass plaque was placed on the rear wall of the village pinfold to mark the commencement of hostilities in 1914, and any resident wishing to make a suggestion to commemorate the end of the war in 1918 is invited to contact the Clerk or any Parish Councillor. Clerk Mrs. M. Caygill Tel: 01302 770922 Email: marj.caygill@doncaster.co.uk ……………………………………………………………..
Parish Council Meetings Council meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (apart from August), commencing at 7.00 p.m. and are currently based at the Auckley Parish Centre, although negotiations are taking place for some meetings in the future to be held in the Hurst/Hayfield Lane area. Council is grateful to members of the public who attend meetings and give their support.
Dogs Fouling on Riverside Park Council is concerned to learn that a minority of dog owners are allowing their pets to exercise off the lead on the Riverside football pitch. As a result, the pitch has become contaminated with dog waste which is extremely unpleasant for anyone wishing to play football on the ground. Dog walkers are reminded that they must always clean up after their pets and use bins provided at the park and, to prevent further problems, it would be appreciated if they could avoid using both the football pitch and children's play area. The Dog Enforcement Officers are aware of this matter, and will be patrolling the park. …………………………………………
Council Web Site The Parish Council's web site address is as follows:
www.auckleyvillage.co.uk
The site includes information relating to the Council including agendas for the forthcoming meeting, minutes of recent meetings, newsletters, etc. and a facility is provided which enables members of the public to email their comments to the Council In addition, there are details of Auckley local schools and the Auckley Parish Centre. ………………………………………….
Auckley Parish Council would like to wish all residents A Happy Easter
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