Parish updates

Here are some bits and pieces of news - all issues covered previously but some updates...

Photo: Whiteshill viewed from Stroud

St Pauls and Church of the Holy Spirit Churches meeting - very well attended with lots of ideas about how to move forward - one I liked was the use of the main part of St Pauls as a conference centre - this seemed a good way forward but clearly all ideas need exploring...

Whiteshill orchard - two trees replaces and fences now repaired

Whiteshill considerate drivers scheme - 74 people (incl myself) happy to support but Parish want 80 beore proceeding.

Street lighting Whiteshill - The survey results so far show 9 people want lights left on, 16 people want one-third of lights turned off and 31 wants two thirds off completely - the Parish are now looking at specific details of results re individual lights requested.

New Village Agent for Randwick, Ruscombe and Whiteshill - the loss of Village Agent Pam Thorne was a blow but we now have Judith Newman - not met yet but have left her a message and lookforward to meeting her - wish her well in her new roll - contact her on 07776 245791.

Randwick Village Hall - the renovation project got through to the 500 shortlist for the Big Lottery Community Buildings Scheme - sadly turned down - at least paperwork and plans are looking good for future bids and it sounds like from reading the Runner that they are keen to invest in renewables - a Ground Source Heat Pump is being looked at - a new bid is now being put together. Good luck to them - this hall is a vital part of our community, it will be great to invest now for the buildings future.