Notes on February 8th 2021 meeting

The February meeting of the Parish Council heard again from residents about the ongoing problems in Eddies Lane, where water from the archaeological excavations on the field was reaching garages as well as the lane itself. Elford’s hard working Flood Warden had attended and explained about discussions with the contractors on site which led him to hope that they would take action to solve this in the short term and in the long run reach a solution to the run off affecting The Beck and The Shrubbery as well as Eddies Lane.

A long discussion was held on comments to be sent to the Planning Officer now dealing with the site of the former Social Club. If the application was approved a sum of money could be agreed to be paid by the developer in compensation for the loss of the club, to be spent on upgrading the pavilion at the Sportsfield for community use. The Parish Council were keen to have this application resolved rather than leave the site as an eyesore in the centre of the village.

The Clerk reported on other matters including the continued problem of the road in Brickhouse Lane, measures against dog fouling, damage to the smaller climbing frame at the playground, and a proposal to use the phone kiosk as a book swapping facility.

For details on these and other issues discussed by your Councillors please see the Minutes section of the website http://elfordparish.co.uk/index.php/parish-council/minutes