East Leake
PLAYGROUND UPDATE. East Leake parish council has issued a statement to update residents on the ongoing matter of their Gotham Road Playground.
Their latest statement says that further to their previous update, their insurer’s solicitor was unable to get consent from the installer to appoint a joint expert.
The Echo understands the appointment was with an aim to coming to a conclusion in respect of the condition of the Skate Part.
The statement went on: “Following prolonged lack of cooperation, the solicitor agreed to instead proceed with obtaining our own expert report, with our insurer paying for this. We were instructed not to move forward with any rectification works until this report was finalised.
“Unfortunately, the report did not arrive promptly due to the need for additional tests to be conducted and follow up questions to be answered before the report was final. However, we are pleased to confirm the report has now been finalised and submitted to the insurer and so the Council are now able to proceed with the rectification works at the earliest opportunity. We appreciate this situation has caused a great deal of frustration to residents including our Councillors. The delays have been highly undesirable but unfortunately mandated by the legal process involved.
“We have requested quotes from several contractors for the works and will be in a better position to give an idea of timescales once we have received these. We look forward to renewing the playground for all residents. If you have any queries, please contact the Parish Clerk Sue Lewis on parishclerk@east-leake.gov. uk
ONLINE COFFEE MORNING. Despite the difficult situation created by Covid-19, East Leake St Mary’s Parish Church are still offering the opportunity of coffee, albeit different to normal, after their 10am online morning service.
They offer a Zoom get-together where those participating can discuss the sermon, hear the latest news, and catch up with friends. Anyone who wishes to be involved and would like the Zoom login details, please email curate Michael Allen at curate@ ourbenefice.org
GARDEN WASTE SERVICE. Residents in East Leake have welcomed the news that Rushcliffe Borough Council’s garden waste service is now up and running again for new and existing customers with the price held from 2020 that gives gardeners regular green bin collections for less than 77p a week.
All can apply or re-subscribe now at www. rushcliffe.gov.uk/ rushcliffegw or by calling 0115 981 9911.
Residents can place grass cuttings, hedge clippings, twigs and small branches, weeds with excess soil shaken off, flowers, plants, leaves and bark in their green bins to help create a great garden in 2021.
The garden waste scheme will also help remove the need for additional trips to the tip, a great way for residents become more ‘Carbon Clever’, reducing their carbon footprint.
Households can also manage their garden waste collections with MyAccount, a one stop shop for many Council services.
It means they can sign up, pay for additional green bins for their property and check when their next green bin collection is due, all in the same place.
The authority’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods Cllr Rob Inglis said: “In line with our commitment to our valued customers last year, we have held the price of the service for this year, meaning it represents great value for money and is far cheaper than other private collection options.
“We would encourage residents to sign up using MyAccount, where not only can you manage your garden waste collection, you can report anything from a missed bin collection, to an overgrown hedge with just a few clicks online.
“The green waste we collect is subsequently recycled and reused at a site just outside the Borough in Oxton meaning it’s great for the environment too.”
The service costs £40 which entitles greenfingered residents to year-round fortnightly collections apart from a short period over Christmas and New Year and extra bins cost £25 each.
After applying to the scheme, residents will be issued with a sticker which is placed onto the rear of the bin to identify that it has been paid for to waste collection operatives.
CENSUS DAY. Sunday March 21 is an important day with residents in East Leake being reminded that it is – Census Day. The Government Census Pack posted to every address in the village – and the UK for that matter --shows everyone how to complete their census. The message from the office for National Statistics residents are told they need everyone’s help with the census, which gathers vital information to help plan services such as transport, education and healthcare. And everyone must by law complete the census. Answers given are all protected by law and will be kept totally confidential.
CRIME UPDATE. Only two crimes were reported to Rushcliffe police in East Leake during January.
On January 5 an unknown suspect caused damage to a window on West Leake Lane by throwing a stone at it.
In the following week on January 13 during the night suspects stole the front and rear number plates from a car parked on Sycamore Road
Details of the crimes committed during the month have been reported to the local Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and to East Leake Parish Council
Any residents who wish to contact the local Notts beat officer responsible for the village – PC Kelly Carlisle – may contact her at Kelly. carlisle@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk
She can be followed on twitter @LeakeKworthCops or on Facebook at Rushcliffe South Police
Her mobile number is 07725925330
If wish to contact her you can ring 101 ext 3101530, or the control room where a message can be left. Her Sergeant is Sgt 775 Robinson based at Cotgrave Police Station (ext. 3100775).
PLEA TO DOG OWNERS. Police in Nottinghamshire are urging dog owners, including those in East Leake, to be vigilant following high-profile incidents of dog thefts nationally where it is believed criminals are exploiting the huge hike in prices and demand for puppies during the coronavirus restrictions.
This current situation has prompted a local survey to better understand public views on dog theft.
Police says while there is no evidence of such an increase in this type of crime happening locally, officers from Nottinghamshire Police are also adding their voice to the national campaign to help keep local dogs safe.
Often the best way to trace missing pets is through local social media posts, but when there is clear evidence a dog has been stolen then police will investigate.
Tips have been given by police to dog owners, saying they should never leave pets tied-up unattended, such as outside shops for example and should make sure the dog is wearing a collar and ID tag when in a public place, as is now required to do by law. Include surname, telephone number, address and full post code and if there’s room, put ‘microchipped’ on the tag if the dog has a chip.
They should also ensure the dog can be permanently identified by its microchip or tattoo. A microchip is normally sufficient to identify a pet if it does become lost or stolen and can ask their vet to check their dog’s microchip every year to ensure all details are accurate and up-to-date.
To find out more advice of how to protect dogs from thieves please visit: https:// www.nottinghamshire. police.uk/advice/dogs/theft
RECTOR BACK HOME. East Leake Rector, the Rev Tim Parker is back home again after a short spell in hospital after being admitted last week with a non-Covid respiratory illness.
It is understood he is continuing to recover at home, and may be able to begin light work duties again towards the end of next week. In the meantime if there is a church or pastoral emergency, parishioners are being asked to contact the Curate, the Rev Michael Allen at curate@ourbenefice.org or on 07926 630667
Digital Worship: on our website, Facebook and YouTube channels continues This last weekend there was as usual a service streaming at 10am, with this being from St Luke’s, Gamston, and a 6pm Evening Prayer from All Saints, Rempstone.
The message from the church was that it is expected to return to streaming our own 10am service next Sunday.
Gathered Worship is continuing and with local cases remaining low, St Mary’s will continue to offer midweek services for those who wish to attend. Services will follow very strict social distancing and hygiene measures. Masks must be worn and, as stated in the guidance, there is to be no mingling between groups before or after the service. The services this week were today, Wednesday and tomorrow at 10am. To help manage numbers those intending to be present are asked to ring 01509 559702 to ‘book in’ a place, or use the form on the website. St Mary’s will also be open for private prayer most days of the week - though the church will be shut on Wednesdays, after communion, to allow for cleaning between services.
The latest edition of the Compass magazine has been printed and is available for collection/ delivery as usual. ”Given lockdown rules, it may be that this takes a little longer than usual, so please be patient,” is the message from the church. Digital and large print copies are available if required.