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We need your support ! New, Monday 20th
The application by Bloor Homes to build 92 houses on the green field off School Street / Priory Lane will be heard by RBC Planning Committee on Wednesday 2nd February at 5.30 PM in the main council chamber at the Town Hall, Rugby.
Please join us at the meeting to represent Wolston. The more people attend the better so we can demonstrate our deep concern. If you have spare seats you can offer, or if you need a lift, please advise the PC Clerk on 7654 5515 or by email at clerk.wolstonpc@wolston.me.uk |
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We need your support ! New, Monday 20th
The application by Bloor Homes to build 92 houses on the green field off School Street / Priory Lane will be heard by RBC Planning Committee on Wednesday 2nd February at 5.30 PM in the main council chamber at the Town Hall, Rugby.
Please join us at the meeting to represent Wolston. The more people attend the better so we can demonstrate our deep concern. If you have spare seats you can offer, or if you need a lift, please advise the PC Clerk on 7654 5515 or by email at clerk.wolstonpc@wolston.me.uk
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HM Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – Tree Planting
Can you spare a little time from 10.00 a.m. on Saturday 25th February to help with the planting of mini saplings (20-40 cm high) in Dyers Lane Recreation Ground to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee?
Physical and/or moral support (and maybe a flask of tea) would be really appreciated !
Please bring your own spade.
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English Heritage (EH) Updated Monday 20th
EH have inspected the field proposed for development of 92 houses, and also the setting of The Priory, a Grade II* listed building. EH have recommended to RBC that permission for the development should be refused. It is now confirmed that this item WILL be discused at the RBC Planning Committee meeting on 22nd February.
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Wolston WI
Programme for 2012
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RBC Planning Committee - Agenda for 22nd February Updated Monday 20th
The agenda for the meeting is here. Please join us at the meeting (starts 5.30 PM in the main council chamber) to represent Wolston. The more people attend the better so we can demonstrate our deep concern. If you have spare seats you can offer, or if you need a lift please inform the PC Clerk on 7654 5515 or by email at clerk.wolstonpc@wolston.me.uk
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Planning application for 92 houses - Priory Road / School Street Updated
Rugby Borough Council's Planning Committee is due to consider, and then deliver, their decision on this application at 5.30 PM on Wednesday 22nd February. If you believe - as does the Parish Council - that this development should not be approved then why not support the Parish Council and go along to the meeting of the Planning Committee in the main RBC Council chamber. If you would like to attend but need a lift please contact the Clerk as soon as possible on either 02476 545515, or email to: clerk.wolstonpc@wolston.me.uk
RBC have just released a report into the archaeology of the site, originally completed in late 2010 but only placed in the public domain in February 2012, and an updated report by Nexus Heritage to reflect the significance of relisting The Priory to Grade II*.
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999 ?Do you really need to call 999 or would 101, the Police non-emergency number, be more suitable ?
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Do you have any information on this incident ?
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The PrioryEnglish Heritage has designated The Priory, Wolston, as a Grade II* Listed Building, 'a particularly important building of more than special interest'. Only 5.5% of all the 375,000 Listed Buildings in England are Grade II*.
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A revised 'Register of Electors' was published on February 1st.
The new Registers may be viewed at The Main Reception, Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby, CV21 2RR***
RBC plan to review scope of their Overview and Scrutiny Work
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Revised Library Opening Hours from April 2010
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Wolston Youth Project - upate
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Dog Fouling
The Parish Council continues to receive numerous complaints about dog fouling. In order to assist dog owners dispose of the waste 20 bins have been erected around the village, shown on this map. If you see a bin that is damaged or believe that another bin is necessary please contact a member of your Parish Council
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High speed broadband soon in Wolston !!
By next summer BT customers in Wolston will be able to benefit from a new high speed broadband service, with speeds of up to 20 Mb/sec, more than double the previous maximum. This is planned to be available from June 2012, following BTs implementation of it's 21st Century Network.
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Brandon, Bretford and Wolston History Group
The list of meeting dates and topics for 2012 is here
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Community Speed Watch
Community Speed Watch is a scheme managed at local level, through 'Community Forums', whereby local volunteers receive police approved training in the use of traffic speed cameras. Three volunteers from both Wolston and Brandon have been identified, and will shortly undergo training, with an expected start date some time in September.If there is an road in Wolston where you have concerns about speeding traffic then please advise the Clerk to the Parish Council, who will ensure that your concerns are passed to the local
Earl Craven Community Forum