Croxden PC – Newsletter – November 2024
Croxden Parish Council
Serving Beamhurst, Fole and Great Gate
Croxden Parish Council met for the regular bimonthly meeting on Wednesday 13th November 2024.
Councillors reported that litter picking kits have been purchased and given to parishioners to assist them with their regular efforts towards keeping Croxden and Beamhurst as litter free as possible. This makes an enormous difference to the cleanliness and appearance of our surroundings and we are very grateful for their continuing work. The Parish Council have also been awarded a grant for the purchase of further kits.
Two Emergency Bleed Kits have been purchased. These will be kept in the defibrillator cabinets located on outside walls at Meachen and Beven, Beamhurst and by the entrance to Croxden Abbey. These contain first aid supplies including a tourniquet to control severe bleeding whilst waiting for an ambulance. Phone 999 to get the access code to the box, an ambulance will be on its way whilst you get to work helping the patient. A community training session is being organised so that you can see how to access and use both the defibrillator and bleed kit quickly and effectively. We will post dates as soon as a trainer and suitable venue have been booked.
Have you looked at your Parish Council website recently?
Councillors would like to draw your attention to the news section. You will find details of a number of public meetings and consultations that require resident input and updates on new facilities which may be of interest. In the last few weeks for instance you have been invited to ‘Have Your Say’ in community consultations on Crime, Fire and Rescue Services, on the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care Board and on EV charging in Staffordshire. We need to have our say to secure the service provision that works for us. Also, newly posted, you will find locations of this years’ walk in flu and covid vaccination centres and information on the opening of the new Staffordshire History Centre (incorporating the old William Salt Library) in Eastgate Street Stafford. It is here, for instance, you may find historic details of your property and the land it stands on amongst other things. Take a look now at https://www.croxdenparishcouncil.co.uk
Wild flower plugs have been planted on a section of Great Gate Village Green. We will have to wait until next May to enjoy the blooms but many thanks go to Parish Clerk Ginny Gibson and Councillor Paul Bean who did the back breaking work of sourcing and planting.
Events coming up in Croxden Parish
Santas Grotto
Visit Santa at his home in the forest, tombola and stalls. At Wood Farm, Great Gate, ST10 4HF. A fun family event on two dates:
Sunday 24th November 2-5pm in aid of Dougie McMillan and Donna Louise Trusts
Saturday 14th December 2-5pm in aid of Alzheimers Society
Turkey Tinsel and Trumpets
Saturday 14th December 7.30pm at St Giles Church, Croxden, ST14 5JF. An evening with Ashbourne Town
Band and hot turkey supper. Tickets £10pp phone 07814 015148.
Church Events including Carol Services go to https://www.rdch.org.uk > Stgilescroxden
If you wish to contact Croxden Parish Council please email Ginny Gibson, Parish Clerk, who’s
working days are now Monday and Wednesday morning.
Councillor contact numbers are available on the website https://www.croxdenparishcouncil.co.uk
With winter weather on its way, for persistent flooding, blocked drains and potholes you can report these directly to the County Council using the link below https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Highways/flooding/Highway-drains.aspx
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday 8th January 2025 7pm in The Abbey Room, St Giles Church, Croxden, ST14 5JF. As always this is a public meeting so do come along and join us over a cuppa. If you are not familiar with The Abbey Room, it is a small meeting room inside the church. We look forward to seeing you. Meanwhile we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
With Best Wishes from your Councillors Paul, John, Nick, Marianne, Jackie and Clerk Ginny.
