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I am most grateful to the person who has agreed to find space for the show clobber. I have posted this as soon as the offer was made to save unnecessary phone calls
Thank you all
Chris

Why not make everywhere in the village pay and display? This might cover the cost of a much needed car park on Turnpike, stop the overnight parking on the village hall car park and all the vehicles that are using the Shroppie Fly car park which remains shut

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Very polished performance this afternoon! The kids loved it. Excellent singing. We have some talented folk who are willing to give up their time to entertain us. Ranks with the best of their shows. (But I will never forget Val as Snow White singing 'Someday my prince will come' many many moons ago. Thanks to all the cast.

Can I just point out that we have not once said the carpark is off the table we have said that with the massive increase in cost to the original estimate of £40k to build a car park that it's only right we make sure the tax payers of Audlem still feel a carpark is the best allocation of resources. Surly if you believe a carpark is the best option now is a time to be putting your points across in a constructive manner so that people fully understand your argument for it rather then admitting failure before any vote

Trevor I've nothing against the public being consulted either – call me old fashioned, but it wouldn't it be useful to establish all the facts and explore all the options FIRST !? I spoke to the owner of a local ground working company this morning, who had put his name forward at the start of the project for tendering – he tells me has not yet been asked to formally quote on this project. Sadly, this is what happens when new members come into a committee and fail to discuss and consult effectively with other members, because they already think they know everything. At the meeting I suggested seeking guidance about the availability of grants Janet, and was told "don't bother, there won't be any". I asked how much might have to be added to the precept in the worse case scenario of public funding – not even a ball park figure could be given. So much for research !

I wonder if anyone has a smallish storage area available until mid March. I need to store equipment for a dog show, rolled matting ,bunting posts and plastic chains. All in all the whole will fit into an estate car. All my buildings at Fields farm are crammed full of hay and gardening equipment. If you can help please contact me on 01270 811 070. I am frequently out so leave a message and I will return your call quickly. Many thanks Chris Lewis

I note that the installation of a relatively small 'green' car park at Turnpike Field will probably cost far more than we were led to believe a few years ago (I know that building work is now more expensive, but not 4-5 times more!).
The main reason for the village buying Turnpike Field about 3½ years ago was to provide more car parking. Other uses (dog walking, recreation, nature etc.) were well down the list. Audlem's economy desperately needs more parking, as was discussed at the time, and if we don't get it, local retailers (shops, pubs and cafes) and other businesses will suffer, and we can perhaps expect closures if we don't get continuing tourism by car.
The Parish Council proceeded to buy Turnpike Field for use as a car park. If that proves to be impossible because of cost, then the field must be sold, and the loan paid off. The parish precept must then be reduced by the relevant amount it was increased to service the loan.
The Parish Council simply does not have authority to continue owning Turnpike Field if there is no parking. I certainly would not have agreed to more than £200,000 being spent on providing walking and recreation facilities, and some trees and plants. Audlem and the surrounding area was already well served for them.

It looks as if the Parish Council/Turnpike Committee are following Westminster guidance and their HS2 project -- ever increasing costs and taxations. The only difference here is, this is needed unlike HS2. The costs will get even bigger if they continue at a snails pace instead of the greyhound pace that appears to be happening on the nature side, which is still around us even with the increased housing.
Why aren't details such as planning application, access costs etc etc available, surely this has been looked into by now. Knowing the cost of the 'mesh' is a bit like 'putting the cart before the horse', or have I missed something somewhere ? Have Cheshire Highways been approached for example/

I have to agree with Judy in that one of the main reasons the purchase of the field was supported was that it could be used as green car parking for the village. The Trader's Association, now the Audlem Tourism and Traders association have for may years campaigned for more car parking and the acquisition of the field was seen as a major step forward towards this. The costs given are not unsurprising. What I guess needs to be considered now is how the funds can be raised, perhaps by fundraising, donations and grant funding?? Anyone have any good (constructive) ideas?

Personally Judy, I'm glad I'm being consulted on the extra cost. Doesn't change me wanting the carpark but at least I'm aware of potential tax increase.

and if you do a Google search, the number is : 01270 812462.

Again, not sure why phone number is not on the website then.

As a member of the Turnpike Working Group from its inception, I would like express my extreme disappointment that in my personal opinion the issue of the carpark funding was not in my view appropriately discussed or explored by the group at the Turnpike Working Group Meeting held last Monday, The item of " Carpark Update" was item 5 on the agenda, and after a discussion over over an hour on wildlife and footpaths, this item was given less than 10 minutes discussion. Despite my protests during the meeting and afterwards, that insufficient research had been carried out on funding and tendering, and that further in depth discussion by the group should take place, the new Chair has sort to ignore, what I assumed to be reasonable request. You might imagine that as a long time resident, representative of the Traders in the village, more discussion and consultation could have been afforded. ? Unfortunately not, The Chair (and others), choosing instead to insist that we rush instead back to a public vote. Unfortunately it has sadly illustrated to me that the provision of a much needed carpark, which was the remit for purchasing the field in the first place, has sadly been downgraded in the effort provide more trees for the village – in what is essentially a rural environment, we are already well populated in trees. Unfortunately more trees will not keep our pubs and shops open or improve the provision for parking at the village facilities such as the doctors, the gym, football field and Town Hall etc. This is a personal opinion which I wish to share.

hello@thewhitelionhankelow.co.uk

https://thewhitelionhankelow.co.uk/

Signing up for emails was straightforward, unless your PC loaded the page correctly. You could have clicked on the mail icon, and when you get to the screen to write your mail, the mail address would be on top.

Don't know why the contact details are not clearly visible on the website. Many websites don't these days.

I would try this email from their landing page. hello@thewhitelionhankelow.co.uk

Does anybody know how to get in touch with the people who are running the White Lion, Hankelow, e.mail address maybe? I've tried their website and unless you you have a degree in IT technology it's pretty much impenetrable. Thanks in advance for any help

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows of a re-upholstery group or classes. The classes at Brineleas are not running as they are looking for a tutor. Thanks Maggie

Without wishing to get into another debate about the pro's and cons of EV's and whether they are good or bad for the environment, we would like anyone who needs one to know that we now have a 2 vehicle EV charging point at Overwater Marina. These are available for use by members of the public during normal marina opening hours which are 9.30am to 4pm seven days a week (winter) and 9.30am to 5pm seven days a week (summer). In order to use the charge point you will need to scan the QR code on the top of the charge – our charger is via the SMAPPEE app. If you don't have a smart phone we do also have a token operated charge point and tokens are available from the marina office.

Hi Susan I too have used this field and it is great for exercising your dog with no worries about them escaping and meeting other dogs. You may also be interested in The dogs Paddock by the four alls in Market Drayton which is also secure and can be booked online.

HALLELUJA, at last a sensible, unbiased post on vaccinations. The sooner we all get jabbed and continue to wear masks in shops etc , the sooner we can all get back to some "normality". Thank you.

I hope it assists to draw attention to the Report of the Planning Officer who has already recommended that the councillors on the Planning Committee approve the plans subject to conditions, despite the large number of well reasoned objections.

The report can be read by clicking on Item 6 of the Agenda ( Google: Cheshire East Southern Planning Committee Agenda and then select the date 9 Feb).

Amongst other things: "It is accepted that some level of noise will be audible from outside the premises on occasions, particularly should windows of the buildings be open"

Other issues such as highways & traffic – which were the subject of objections- are also considered.

hi i love to write poems and i am looking for someone to change the words to calligraphy so i can get framed and give as presents thank you Marcia

Would Chatbox contributors like to reference the medical / scientific journals the information is based on.

Having tried, unsucessfully, several wheelie bin cleaning companies (they don't cover Audlem), can anyone suggest a company?

The Southern Planning Committee will consider the application for the Wedding Venue at the Parkes on WEDNESDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2022 at 10am.
THIS IS YOUR FINAL AND ONLY CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VIEWS KNOWN IN PERSON. Three minutes is allowed for those individuals wishing to speak. I have done it before – it is very straightforward and is a hugely important part of the local democratic process in my view.
NOTE: YOU NEED TO REGISTER TO SPEAK BY E MAILING: Speakingatplanning@cheshireeast.gov.uk

VENUE: Council Chamber, Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ.
Contact for any queries: Rachel Graves Tel: 01270 686473 Email: rachel.graves@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Details are on the Cheshire East Web Site: