COMMUNITY
Parish councilreport ANDREW YARWOOD, CHAIRMAN
Olympic Torch Relay, Village Fete, Carnival and Diamond Jubilee The Olympic Torch Relay will visit us on the 7th July commencing at the Spinney on London Road at 12.15pm moving slowly through the village centre to Shortgrove by about 12.30. After a short break we hope to have a carnival procession moving from Station Road, along the High Street, up to the Grammar School, moving up Bury Water Lane, School Lane, and left, back down Wicken Road, turning right into the High Street, along the High Street, and London Road finishing at the Common. The Newport Fete Committee are working on a traditional village fete for Newport on the same weekend. Preceding the Olympic Torch Relay, the Grammar School are planning a
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sports event in the morning, and there will be an event on the preceding Friday evening, and also on the Saturday evening, if all goes to plan. The Committee is supported by the Parish Council (PC). Details will be published in the Walden Local. Proceeds will be split between village groups that will also help on the day. Thanks to the committee, (Elaine, Sharon, Alan, Mark, Neil and myself ), and all the village groups who have already got involved. This should be a fantastic event, and I hope that people from nearby villages also choose to see the torch in Newport and stay on to enjoy our days of activities. Additionally, the local history group are planning a day to mark the end of the Paralympics on September 8th/9th. Details will be published in due course. Thanks to Ben Cowell, Anthony Tuck, David Evans and other members of the group. More good news is that the PC have successfully applied for a grant that will assist paying for flags and planters that will be used to dress the village. We encourage everyone to come and see the Olympic Torch Relay Procession, and stay to enjoy the rest of the day. The planters will remain, as a lasting addition to the street scene, and also commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. I would like to thank Younis Hamali, Ros and Roger Saggers, and Neil Saville in respect of this part of the project.
Welcome A warm welcome to the Reverend Neil McLeod, the new vicar for St Mary’s, Newport and Widdington.
New Notice Board at High Street/ Bullfields junction An outcome of the village plan.
New Bollards and Traffic refuge, to divide up London Road by Iona An outcome of the Traffic Management Group (TMG). There will also be a speed sign (paid for by the New Homes Bonus) also as a result of TMG work.
New Homes Bonus Funding has been allocated for further grit bins, litter and dog bins, flower planters; grants have been made to Friends of Newport Church, Newport Youth Centre, Newport Business Association for Newport Station CafĂŠ, Newport Business Association for Village Map, Newport Amateur Theatrical Society, Pond Common Trust, Lettice Martin Charity, Saffron Community First Responders, Newport Primary School and Friends of Newport Primary School. There will be a further round of funding in future, with a community fund administered by UDC and a separate parish council fund according to UDC.
Planning Consultation Uttlesford District Council have started their Local Development Framework Consultation process (there are three stages, the first one ended on March 5th). Many of us within the village have contributed to the consultation, and