Whiteshill and Ruscombe Parish meeting

Todays blog readers will see I've been trying to catch up on recent meetings - Thursday was the Parish meeting and again as minutes will be posted on the Parish website I wont go into details. Here's a few bits:

Photo: Tried to take a photo of myself arriving at village hall!

- A new Parish councillor was appointed as no election was called - he made an inspiring presentation about his involvement in our community and hopes for the future - he is Greg Dance, a Whiteshill resident and WRAP member with a keen interest in issues around climate change.
- The County has completed it's trial on switching lighting off between midnight and 5 am in a couple of locations and are now inviting others to also participate. As someone who has campaigned on this I am delighted that the Parish have agreed to look into it further - see my blog on 8th October 2006.
- A bus shelter has been proposed for near the Chapel on Ruscombe road: further investigations are underway.
- The Parish are proposing a September meeting to look at traffic issues like the 20 mpg and possibilities of Shared Spaces approach.
- Lower Street remains closed but work is due to begin as soon as planning permission is gained.
- the Parish agreed to seek more info re the Neighbourhood Energy scheme - formerly Parish Power - this is something I consider could have a big impact in making people think about how they use energy - the Parish however are right to seek more info as the letter sent was very poor in details.

School success

Must also mention Whiteshill School - saw them in the Carnival in Stroud but sadly missed all 105 children parade with samba and more through the village streets to celebrate their Artsmark gold award - a huge achievement - well done to all indeed. They had picked the award up in Weston-Super-Mare earlier in the week.