October Chair Letter : Christmas is coming
Dear Parishioners of Bubwith & Breighton
The year is passing quickly; here we are nearing the end of October with Christmas just around the corner. The village Christmas tree is on order and the 3rd December has been set as the date for it to be erected together with other decorations on the green. Carols around the Christmas tree on Sunday 22nd Dec is also a date for your diary.
October has been a very busy month with many activities related to the Bubwith Sport and Leisure Centre including progress on groundwork for the running track. Bubwith Playground project group has been established and a Visioning Consultation coffee morning was held on Sunday 9th October. Demand for a new playground has been growing for some time now and some very helpful ideas and views came forward about what people want. We are keen to get as many views as possible so if you are interested in getting involved or giving your views on the plans so far please contact me or mob: 07748965779. I’d be happy to share our initial thought and capture any comments you would like to make.
This month the Parish Council has also been involved in the recent Non-statutory Consultation by BOOM Energy related to a proposed Solar Farm spanning some 3000 acres of land in the local area with the intention of generating 400 megawatts of electricity. Most people have received a consultation booklet about the proposal and some have attended public consultation events in the area. There are clearly many unanswered questions about the proposals that are at a very early phase. The Parish Council will respond to this non-statutory consultation and urge any interested individuals to do likewise to inform and influence the final plans.
The process for formal consultation prior to the Secretary of State decision will take place over a number of months in early 2023. Parish Council Chairs in those parishes affected are working together to ensure there will be a process for wide consultation and public response in that formal consultation phase. Further information of how to engage will be made available in the coming months.
Finally, congratulations to the Bubwith Sport and Leisure Centre and in particular Steve Johnston for organizing the recent Fashion Show fundraiser at the centre. The event was very well attended and was deemed to be a very successful and enjoyable social event that people would like to see repeated. Thank you to all involved in organizing the event and the wonderful models who sashayed down the catwalk modeling the clothes.
Best wishes
Sandra Hills, Chair of Bubwith Parish Council
I’m always glad to hear of concerns and issues. .
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