Kirkbride Parish Council Newsletter Autumn/Winter 2016

Your community Website The website is now live with lots of information and updates. http://www.kirkbridecommunity.co.uk/ If anyone has content for the website or suggestions please contact Ann Kirk, Sam Willis or Jenni Tuck 52988 - contact details overleaf or on the website. British Red Cross Open Gardens fund raiser One of the many schemes for fund-raising run by the Red Cross is the Open Garden scheme where individuals or groups open their gardens for a day. Money is raised by a charge for entry to the garden but also through such things as plant, cake, and secondhand book sales in the garden. It can be a great way to invigorate the community spirit in a village as well as raising funds for a great charity. If anyone might be interested in opening their garden to visitors for a day next year, please contact councillor Barrie Day at daybarrie@aol.com.

New improved footpath and bridge at Powhill The County Council Highways Dept. has been funding more improvements to the Kirkbride footpath network. At Powhill an overgrown bridleway which runs from the road to the river Wampool has been cleared and upgraded providing a dry route to the new bridge over the river, to pick up the bridleway across the field to the road at Wampool Grange. The network of footpaths around Kirkbride is pretty special in providing a variety of shorter and longer circular walks. Make the most of this great village amenity. If you would like a copy of the footpath maps leaflet, please contact Samantha Willis on 52741

Parish Council vacancy There is now a vacancy on the PC following the resignation of Robbie Taylor. We are sorry to see Robbie leave as he has served on the PC for many years, however this offers an opportunity for a new member to join the PC. Please contact the Clerk if you would like to be considered for the post.

Parish Council meetings Meetings are on the second Tuesday, every other month at 7.00pm in the Kirkbride Learning Centre at the school. Future meetings: Tuesdays: 10th January, 14th March 2017 9th May 2017 (following the Annual Parish Meeting)

Parish Updates Hedgerows The PC is concerned about reports of hedgerows needing to be trimmed back to avoid narrowing the access along pavements in certain parts of the village. If you have a hedgerow which fronts on to the road, please ensure it does not obstruct or limit the width of the pavement in any way. Birch Hill Lane link road to the B5307 In August, the residents of Birch Hill Lane and adjacent roads were informed by a letter from Philip Groom, of Cumbria Highways, that the status of this road would be changed to one-way access only. Following objections from most of the residents and a lively exchange of letters, we are assured the proposal has been dropped. However, we are still waiting for written confirmation of this decision. Kirkbride Learning Centre As you may know, there have been changes at the Learning Centre after major restructuring of Learning Centre Services countywide. Caroline Carey is no longer based at the Kirkbride Learning Centre. There is currently no out of hours’ services at the Centre. Any enquiries should be directed to Gillian Thompson 01900 706023
The book club will now be meeting one a month in the restaurant at The Joiner’s Arms, Newton Arlosh. Please contact Sue Fuszard for more information on 61045 or email her: suefuszard@gmail.com Speeding Traffic Residents attended the September Parish Council meeting to tell us of their concerns about speeding traffic through the village. Their complaints were discussed with the parish councillors and Duncan Fairbairn, our County Councillor. Since then Cumbria Police have been to the village to monitor speed levels.

Other useful phone numbers Street Scene Officers, Allerdale 01900 702963 Fly-tipping, littler problems, dog fouling Highways and Lighting problems Highways hotline: to report a fault by phone, call the Highways Hotline on 0300 393 2992 (answer phone service evenings, weekends and public holidays) or email: betterhighways.allerdale@cumbria.gov.uk Allerdale Borough Council 0303 123 1702 As always, members of the Parish Council seek to be proactive and to represent the views of all residents. We are always interested to hear about ideas for improving the quality of life in the village so please don't hesitate to pass on your thoughts and suggestions to members of the PC. Who’s who on the council? Your eight Parish Councillors, who are unpaid volunteers, are: Chairman: Alan Hedworth	tel: 51658 alanhedworth@hotmail.com Vice-chairman: Rob Little	tel: 51114 Barrie Day	tel: 51255 daybarrie@aol.com Ann Kirk	tel: 51614 annkirk.56@gmail.com Ben Irving	tel: 52276 irvingbenjamin@hotmail.com Ann Noblett	tel: 51923 john@jnoblett.freeserve.co.uk Samantha Willis	tel: 52741 willisatkirkbride@btinternet.com Vacancy The only employee is the Clerk to the Council: Mike Abbs tel: 51722 clerk@gomphus.co.uk