Clerk to The Parish Council
Mr. John Palmer
2 Fitzwilliam Avenue Wath Upon Dearne S63 7HY
NOTICE OF A CASUAL VACANCY FOR PARISH COUNCILLOR
A casual vacancy has arisen on the Barnburgh and Harlington Parish Council for a Parish Councillor.
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 a
By-Election will be conducted in accordance with the rules for ordinary elections if, within 14 working days from the date of this notice, a POLL is claimed by TEN Electors of the Parish of Barnburgh and Harlington. This should be done by writing to the Returning Officer, Directorate of Legal Services, Copley House, Waterdale, Doncaster. DN1 3EQ.
If, within the 14 days, no Poll is claimed, then the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, Section 89 (6), and Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 1986, Rule 8(3).
The person filling the casual vacancy will retire from office at the time when the Councillor whose place he or she will fill would ordinarily have retired. (i.e. May 2011)
John Palmer
Clerk to Barnburgh and Harlington Parish Council.
19th May 2008
BARNBURGH AND HARLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT – 2008
Once again Barnburgh & Harlington Parish Council has had an eventful year. Below is a summary of the main achievements.
Recreation Ground
Multi-play Area - A £3000 grant from Y.R.C.C. enabled the Parish Council to employ a graffiti artist to work with young people in the village. The designs and artwork now decorate the outside walls. The chainlink fencing was also replaced
The Children’s Playground - Minor faults have been rectified under guarantee. Killingley, the playground builder, put in extra drainage and a wider strip of matting, underneath the Zip wire. Funded by BHCLA and Carnival funds.
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Cemetery
Headstone safety - A number of headstones were found to be in a dangerous condition and this was publicised in the ‘Grapevine’. Despite this a number of graves still require urgent attention and if this is not carried out by members of the family, then the P.C. will have to carry out safety work.
Wrought Iron Gates These have been sent away for restoration and should be replaced soon. (Funded by DMBC).
New Access The Parish Council have received planning permission to create a new wider access to the lower part of the cemetery and tenders are being sought.
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The Pit Wheel Memorial
The wheel has been painted and further refurbishment is to take place.
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Parish Council Budget 2008-9
It was decided that there would no increase in the precept for this coming year. It will remain at £30000. New mowing equipment is to be purchased, so that Ken Henshaw (handyman) can continue his excellent work.
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This year the
Carnival will be held on Saturday 7th June.
In 2007 it made £640 profit.
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Barnburgh Primary School-
50th Anniversary The Parish Council purchased an English Oak Tree to commemorate this Special event.
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Footpath- Harlington – Crown Inn
Councillor Guy
Taylor is still working hard to find a way of bringing his
plan to fruition.
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Cliff Plantation & Stables Wood
A Management Plan has been put into process, to improve public facilities. The contract was awarded to Advanced Tree Care at a cost of £6925. This will be covered by grant aid from South Yorkshire Forest £3000, Halifax Estates £1000, with the balance from the Parish Council. Volunteers helped to clear scrub and clean up litter on Saturday 24th November. Many thanks to all the helpers.
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Consultation Documents – D.M.B.C.
A group of Parish Councillors carried out consultation exercises with regards to Doncaster Local Development Framework and Waste Development Plan. The interests of the local community had a major influence on our responses.
Fred Peace - Chairman of the Parish Council
Under the Audit Commission Act 1998, Sections 15 & 16 Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/564)
Notice is hereby given that date for the exercise of electors rights to inspect the annual return and all books, contracts, bills and receipts relating to them is as follows: -
The Parish Councils Accounts for the year ending the 31st March 2008, will be available for inspection during the period: -
Monday 16th June 2008 to Friday 11th July 2008.
Inspection can be made by prior arrangement with the Clerk, to make an appointment contact
John Palmer 01709 879065 or email parish.clerk@barnburghandharlington.co.uk
Local Government Electors and their
representatives also have the opportunity to question the
auditor about the accounts. The auditor, BDO Stoy Hayward
LLP, Arcadia House, Maritime Walk, Ocean Village,
Southampton SO14 3TL - telephone 023 8088 1941, can be
contacted from the 18th July 2007 until the audit is
completed. Written notice of an objection must first be
given to the auditor and a copy sent to the Parish
Council.
John Palmer, Responsible Financial Officer and Clerk to the Council, 2nd June 2008.