Newsletter January 2022

As I write this, Christmas is just around the corner, so it feels strange to say I hope it was a good one for you, I can, however, wish you a happy and prosperous new year, and a particularly healthy one with the covid virus raising its head again.

The Parish Council budget for next year has been approved; our asset review has shown a lot of maintenance to be addressed, so an appropriate increase in the council tax has proved unwelcome but necessary.

Thinking ahead to next year, the ongoing problem of lost lorries in the village will have to be a major focus. The county council have been promising a review and proposal for more efficient signage for some time, but it has yet to come to fruition, so we shall continue to chase.

We also hope that the owners of the eyesore former Greencore site come forward with a realistic and sensible application for its future.

The government have confirmed that an election to the new unitary county council will be held in May. It is increasingly likely that the election for the Parish Council will be brought forward and held on the same day. So if you are keen on helping your community please consider putting yourself forward

Best wishes for a safe January

Rob Reed (Evercreech Parish Council)