Parish Council News

LRPF Pavilion Spring Clean

Over two weekends in February, a group of brave residents, ably led by Councillor Olly Bramley, have carried out a thorough clean of the pavilion. We can only admire their courage and determination (particularly to those who tackled the toilets!) and offer the sincere thanks of the Parish Council to Maurelle, Anne, Simon, Ali, Susie, Lynn, Helen, Jan, Wendy and Roger who worked a total of 32 hours to make the pavilion a useful space for the community once more.

The old fridge in the pavilion had rusted away and has had to be disposed of. A fridge will be needed for the fete and any donation of a suitable replacement would be gratefully received.

Village(s) Spring Clean

Litter picking events have been held previously in Micheldever and the opportunity is available again this Spring to borrow equipment and arrange a community litter picking event. This does not have to be just in Micheldever but could also be in Micheldever Station, East Stratton or across the whole parish if sufficient volunteers are available. There is also the opportunity to set up a regular litter picking team who could be provided with suitable safety equipment and covered by Parish Council insurance to pick as often as they wish or are able throughout the year. If you would be interested in either or both of these then please contact Jocelyn (as below). The litter picking team would be particularly effective if we could appoint a volunteer leader who would check that each volunteer has appropriate safety equipment and fully understands the risk assessment.

Dog Waste

Linked to the above is the eternal scourge of dog waste. This has become of particular concern in Micheldever Station where a volunteer litter picker filled a sack with bags of dog waste which had not been placed in the bin on Warren Field or taken home for disposal. Why? Why bag your dog’s waste and not then dispose of it appropriately? Please have some thought for your neighbours and neighbourhood and act responsibly.

Ted Mitchner

Ted was a key figure in the football in Micheldever and a memorial bench was installed on the LRPF after his death. This is now in very poor condition and the Parish Council are seeking to replace it but would like to liaise with Ted’s family first if anyone could help by passing on contact details.

Parish Assembly 2023

This year’s Parish Assembly is to be held on 19th April 2023 at Northbrook Hall in Micheldever. Please note the date, your attendance would be greatly appreciated.

Jocelyn, the Clerk, can be contacted via micheldeverpc@hotmail.co.uk or on 01794 368951 (office hours if possible please).