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Update from the Parish Council, February 2021
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
Children playing on Bromford Land
The Parish Council has received a request from Bromford that children should not play on land near their properties on The Beck, as this is private land and causes annoyance to their residents.
Please supervise children and ensure they play safely.
News from January's Parish Council meeting
The Parish Council met online on Monday night, beginning with Open Forum when we were informed that a contractor’s HGVs had used Eddies Lane to access the field which is earmarked for development. The Parish Council had informed the Planning Department and would help to resolve this.
Planning applications were discussed –
- a new application to change the access and gateway which Lichfield District Council had refused at Elford Lowe Farm
- an application to demolish the former Clarke’s Depot garage and replace the rear buildings with others for storage and light industrial use
- The former application at the Social Club would be chased up as no progress had been made
- No further information had been received on the application for 25 houses on land off The Shrubbery
Brickhouse Lane remained in poor condition and discussions continued with Highways on a longer term solution.
Concerns were expressed about fast traffic in Church Road near the junction with The Beck, where a cat was recently killed. The Parish Council would help with signage encouraging drivers to slow down.
The Environmental Health Officer was patrolling regularly to encourage responsible dog ownership and reminders about dog fouling would be on Facebook and the website.
More details available in the Minutes on http://www.elfordparish.co.uk
Vehicle movements
The Parish Council has been informed by Home Farm that there are a couple more maize deliveries next week, but probably not too noticeable, and we are grateful to them for keeping us informed.
Drivers take care!
Driving through the village? Please drive slowly and carefully! A much loved cat was killed last week in Church Road close to the junction with The Beck and The Shrubbery. Please be aware that pets or even children may be crossing the road and take care!
Free flood alerts
Flood warnings and alerts can be sent to you by text, phone message or email if you sign up to the free Environment Agency service.
Register on https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings
or phone 0345 988 1188
Local Covid Testing
Every week the County Council along with District and Borough Councils reviews the number of cases of Covid-19 and identifies hotspots with the highest numbers of infections in the previous 2 weeks. People in these areas are advised to take extra care to stop the spread of the virus. They are also advised to get a test even if they don’t have symptoms.
All residents who need to be out and about in Staffordshire during the lockdown are also being urged to have regular Covid-19 tests, even if they don’t have symptoms.
You can book a test only if you have no symptoms at Welcome to the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Community Test Sites Appointment System (zipporah.co.uk) You are allowed to leave home to take a test.If there is no availability, you can book a traditional test at one of the national sites at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus and choose the option “my council has asked me to book a test”.
Anyone with symptoms should only book a national test. Anyone who is self-isolating as a close contact should only book a test if they develop symptoms and this should be through the national system only.Details of hotspot areas and community testing sites for this week are as follows:
Hotspot Locations
Lichfield – Alrewas & Fradley, Shenstone, Little Aston & Stonall, Chasetown, Summerfield & All Saints
Community Testing for Lichfield District is available from tomorrow (Tuesday) until Saturday at Lichfield FC situated on Eastern Avenue in Lichfield. Tuesday 9-3, Wednesday to Saturday 10-4.
Dog fouling advice
Dog owners are requested to please:
- Take your doggy bags with you every time you walk your dog
- Clear up your dog’s poop and put it in the bag
- Put the bag in the dog waste bins or take it home
- Take a torch if it is dark so you can see if Fido has done anything!
- Watch your dogs, especially when they are off the lead (not your phone, or someone you’ve met!)
- Remind your teenagers to do the above!
- Plus don’t let your pet bark or jump up at other people – some people are scared of them!
Everyone should pick up and bin the poop – but if they don’t, please report it to Lichfield District Council on www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/dogfouling
More details on reporting can be found here
Envronmental Health will be making frequent patrols of the village to advise dog owners.
Lockdown information
During lockdown starting January 5th the playground will remain open but please only use this with members of your own household or support bubble.
The outdoor gym equipment must not be used.
Although the Village Hall will be closed on most days the Post Office will continue between 10 and 12 on Tuesday mornings, please observe all the social distancing rules.
The taxi will not run on Friday mornings during lockdown.
Please follow the link for detailed government advice on Lockdown https://files/National_Lockdown_Guidance.pdf
