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Three cheers for those who organised the Turnpike boardwalk and path from the Green Lane access .
At long last we can walk mud free into the field whilst supporting the wetland area and its wildlife .
Amazing what can be achieved with persistence !

Maybe the Parish Council should apply for a grant under the Community Cashback Fund. One of the headings is"make Cheshire roads safer", they could start by filling in some potholes!

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/12/airband-suffers-slow-broadband-speeds-in-shropshire-and-herefordshire.html

I completely agree, we have one of these Airband markings right outside our living room and bedroom window. No consultation, nothing. Don't know if anyone has seen this, but it may be of interest and/or use: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cabinet-siting-and-pole-siting-code-of-practice-issue-2-2016

Hi
I have an email from CE assuring me that there is no plans for any work to be carried out in Kettle lane by Airband
Ironically I received an email today from Airband stating that the council are fully aware of the plans to put poles in Kettle lane and have agreed on where the poles will go, they also state that letters were supposed to be sent by CE advising of the plans.
So either one or both parties are being economical with the truth

Considering this government want us all to go Green and buy electric cars... I suggest a tractor or tank is more appropriate for the road from Audlem to Adderley at the moment. Who would have thought that its actually an A-road! Wow

Hi everyone. I am your local Body Shop Consultant and I am looking for anyone who wishes to hold a Fundraising Event.

Please get in touch for more information. I look forward to hearing from you

Denise
denise.harrison1988@gmail.com

100 per cent agree Why waste money on something that isn't needed and not even wanted by most instead of using monies on more important issues that are urgently needed. Were house occupants simply told rather than consulted about such poles?

This is privatisation at it best. This has been going on since 1984, when BT was privatised. As a nation we have spent/ wasted billions.

Apparently £59 Million of taxpayers money is being spent on this in the North West.

Last week 3 cars were involved in accidents caused by a huge pothole on Woore Road.

In Kettle Lane we are, without any consultation getting at least 2 x 9 metre high airband poles, to give us broadband that we already have.

How much are these monstrosities and how many potholes would the money repair.

What is the Carbon footprint of supply and installation of these poles, pick-ups ticking over all day, etc.

The Government/Councils seem determined to tell us what we need rather than listening to our needs

I agree D Smith, it is a shocking amount especially on the public pathway that runs from church view up to churchfields, commonly known as dog poo alley, the school children walk up and down here every day, the pathway can be slippery enough without the added hazards of dog mess.

Being a responsible dog owner and picking up after my dog when out walking around the village, it has come to my attention lately just how much dog mess has been left on the pavements, walk ways and grassy areas.
The public footpath off Churchfields and Churchfields itself have been disgusting & know that the residents themselves have been known to clear it up.
For everyone's sake and safety, please pick up after your dog.

Good input Karen . However , I feel sure we don't need much assurance as i'm led to believe we still have councillors who where in office at the time of the alleged irregularities. If this is so .I wouldn't think the same mistakes would happen again . My concern is monies going to Turnpike for the benefit of the weed lovers and dogs , while the playing field remains a disgrace to the village and will remain so because we've got no money to buy it

The various statements and articles which have been provided by the Parish Council repay careful reading.
First, the increased precept is clearly stated to be a measure designed to meet the current basic financial needs for the current year only.
Second, the removal of virtually all of the funds from the bank account is subject to criminal investigation, the timescale an outcome of which is entirely out of the control of the Parish Council. Until that investigation is complete, it would be speculation to reach any conclusions as to how the loss has been sustained.
Third, there is a live complaint by the Parish Council against the bank relating to the bank's management of the Parish Council bank account.
Fourth, there is at least a prospect, from a number of angles, of recovering some of the missing money.
Fifth, at the recent Parish Council meeting, Audlem residents were able to ask the current Councillors questions and receive answers on this topic.
In the current financial climate, no-one welcomes any increase in spending, but it seems to me that the relatively modest sums involved (£2.63 per week at the highest level and £1.31 per week for the mid-range property band and 88p per week at the lowest band level) put the issue into perspective.

Having read the recent article about increases to the precept as a result of the poor management by the Parish Council is there any option for residents to dispute this at all? And is there any insurance in place within the Parish Council to cover such a situation? And does this mean that all attempts to resolve the issue and locate the funds have been abandoned?

It was a pity Billy did not get him to film the huge pothole jut s few yards up from,his property.Careful observation shows that tractors wether travelling to or from Drayton invaribly drop into it enlarging it on a regular5 basis. I hope to photo it in the next few days(whenthe sun shines) and pit to Rachel Bailey tying to claim the prize for the biggest and best
Chris

Hello to any other local customers of bulk LPG from Extra Gas. I've just placed an order, if you're thinking you might be due to order soon they (Extra Gas) may be able to co-ordinate deliveries, thus reducing their mileage. Just a thought.

The Sun shone in Audlem on Friday. Well, to be more specific, down Green Lane. 'The Sun' being the newspaper and the 'shone' bit was the flashbulbs of the camera. The finished results will or won't be in the paper possibly Monday or thereafter or, if someone famous gets stuck in a toilet or a member of the Royal Family dosen't get stuck in a toilet or a combination of both, it won't be in at all. Mind you, it was fun...if your idea of 'fun' is trying to get the camera man to stand in a position with his camera to try and make it look like I've got one chin rather than the three I actually possess. ;-)))

Hello does anyone know of a plumber please

Hello does anyone know of a local plumber in Burton area as have a bit of an emergency copper pipe work
Any help well appreciated

It's a shame the April dinner dance has been cancelled, I believe due to a lack of tickets sales. I must say I was surprised as it has had great support in the past. The ladies in our group are disappointed that they won't be getting their party frocks out!

A mobile phone has been found in the snow today (19/01/23) in Heathfield Road near Village View Close. Please give me a call on 07554 882124 if it could be yours.

So we're only looking at 3 potholes? There are a number of sunken drains along the road between Buerton and Audlem.....what happens to those?

Rachael. You might like to look at the condition of Paddock Lane at the Wood Orchard Lane junction. I contacted you back in 2019 about the shoddy repairs carried out on a couple of road defects there caused, I believe, in the first place by BT. Since then CE have been back numerous times carrying out shoddy repairs which often break down in a matter of days. This has led to further deterioration of the road snd spread of the area of damage which at some point is going to necessitate a much more expensive fix than if it had just been done properly in the first place. It's just one example of the waste that goes on – I'm going to submit an FOI request to discover just how much has been wasted on this one example. On 23rd December there were 3 CE vehicles and 6 men there again – the next day it was breaking up again.

Hi try Chris on 07816 598017, highly recommend him