Newsletter February 2021

I hope you have had a peaceful & safe Christmas, and we are all hoping for a happy new year with some return of normality. The village Christmas tree was again sponsored by the Parish Council, and along with trees and decorations from local businesses and residents, despite everything, the village got into the festive spirit, so thanks to you all.

Whatever else life throws as us, budgets are here to stay. As we realised the increasing workload coming our way, as well as the recommendations of our auditor, it was clear that we needed some more professional help, and so we have welcomed Julie Bolton to the team as finance officer. She was thrown into the deep end a little, with budget preparations under way, As an Evercreecher herself we look forward to her expertise assisting us.

Sadly, the street cleaner has had to resign because of health issues, so we wish him the very best, thank him for his services, and at time of writing, the vacancy is being advertised. Hopefully, we should have someone in place earlyish in the new year to help keep the village spic and span.

The tree surgeon will continue to pay attention to the trees and hedges, and the collapsed doggie waste bin at Stoney Stratton will be replaced shortly.

A matter of concern continues to be the future of the old cricket pavilion at Queens Road. It has not been used for a while, with its condition unclear. However, after discussions with the cricket club, a possible solution has been reached, and hopefully its future will be resolved shortly.

So, once again, happy new year to you all

Rob Reed, Chair, and Evercreech Parish Council