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OUR PLAY EQUIPMENT AND TENNIS COURTS WILL BE CLOSED DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, THE PLAYING FIELD REMAINS OPEN FOR EXERCISE
Hoton Parish Council provides your local services. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find the information you require then please contact us.
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CORONOVIRUS SUPPORT NETWORK
For further information on how to obtain help or to volunteer to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic please visit our dedicated page using the link above.
The page also contains links to Government and NHS advice on helping to delay the spread of the virus.
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MAKE A CHANGE, BECOME A PARISH COUNCILLOR
Would you like to be a 'voice' for your community?
Hoton needs more councillors.
Hoton Parish Council is asking any resident passionate about their community to consider becoming a Parish Councillor.
Parish councillors serve the local community by engaging with local residents and deciding what services and projects the parish council will deliver to improve the quality of life for those living in the village of Hoton and elsewhere in the parish. Your current councillors find this an enjoyable and rewarding position.
Find out how to get involved.
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Latest News
Hoton Parish Council News - March 2020
Improvements to Vinetree Terrace
The county council has agreed to the parish council's request to install a dropped kerb to make it easier for those in wheelchairs or with pushchairs to cross Vinetree Terrace near its junction with Loughborough Road. It is hoped that this will be put in place in late spring.
Residents' meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting for electors in Hoton will be held at 7.45 p.m. on Monday 4th May in Hoton Village Hall. All residents are welcome to find out what your parish council has done in the past year and the plans for the coming year. There will also be the opportunity to discuss anything you consider important to the people of the Parish of Hoton. More »
New councillors needed
We need two more parish councillors. If you would like to see improvements in where you live or have a say in how your council tax is spent, please consider taking on this rewarding role. Contact the clerk or speak to one of the current councillors if you are interested; further details of what is involved can be found on our website.
Police report
There was a report of illegal fox hunting in December and there were two residential burglaries reported in January, both involved garages. In one, the suspects managed to enter the garage and take items; in the other the suspects were disturbed whilst attempting to gain entry to the garage. In February, there was a theft from a business premises.
East Midlands Airport Community Impact Survey
East Midlands Airport is seeking your views in an online survey. This can be found at
https://futureairspace.typeform.com/to/YAXzDu
Next Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting will be held following the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 4th May 2020 in Hoton Village Hall. Residents are always welcome at our meetings; time is allocated for your questions or comments. » Less
Posted: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:06 by The Parish Clerk
Hoton Parish Council News - January 2020
New councillor
We have welcomed Melanie Doherty onto the council. She responded to the request for residents to step forward and has been formally co-opted as a parish councillor. There are two more vacancies so, if you would also like to be a 'voice' for your community, please do think about taking on this rewarding role. Contact the clerk or speak to one of the current councillors if you are interested; further details of what is involved can be found on our website. More »
New complaints policy
Hoton Parish Council has revised its complaints policy, which is published here https://www.hotonparishcouncil.org.uk/our-policies-and-procedures.html
Police report
In November there was one public order offence, and a burglary dwelling whereby locks were forced on a compound and a trailer taken. In December, a report of illegal fox hunting was made to the police.
To sign up for alerts from the police visit https://www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk/pages/4028/1/Home.html
Precept
The parish precept for 2020/21 has been set at £11,550.
Tree warden
Do you value the trees in our neighbourhood? The parish council wishes to appoint a tree warden to be the eyes and ears for all things tree related locally. This ranges from spotting and reporting early signs of pests and diseases to reporting unauthorised works on trees. It could also include recording information about trees important for wildlife or heritage in the parish and promoting tree planting opportunities. It is likely to appeal to someone who values the importance of trees in our community and enjoys observing nature on their walks around the village and/or the neighbouring countryside. Support for this voluntary position is provided by the county council. If you are interested in becoming Hoton's tree warden please contact the clerk.
Leicestershire Half Marathon
This annual event will take place on Sunday 23 February. As usual, there will be temporary road closures in place during the morning on Wymeswold Road, Vinetree Terrace and Old Parsonage Lane. There will also be no parking allowed on Vinetree Terrace, Old Parsonage Lane or Prestwold Lane during this time. Further information is on our homepage. Please pass the message on to any neighbours who may not use the internet. » Less
Posted: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:50 by The Parish Clerk
Hoton Parish Council News - November 2019
Police report
PCSOs Musa and Richardson attended the November meeting of the parish council. Following the appointment of a new Inspector and Sergeant to the Charnwood North Police Area, the team are hoping to visit parish council meetings more regularly and there is to be a new Charnwood-wide 'Watch' scheme set up. Currently, residents may sign up for police alerts specific to our area at www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk . More »
There was one reported crime in August 2019; unknown suspects gained entry to a van and tools were taken. In September there were two vehicle crimes reported, one being an attempt theft of tools from a van, the suspects did not succeed, and one whereby one male was stopped driving a stolen digger. A theft from a business premises was reported in October. PCSO Musa informed the meeting that vehicle crime tends to be opportunistic and residents are advised not to leave anything in sight, and preferably remove all valuables from cars before locking.
One of the priorities of Hoton Parish Council is reducing the speed of traffic at all entrances to the village, discussions with the police on this will continue.
Prestwold Estate Permissive Paths
All of the permissive paths on the Prestwold Estate will close on 1 December 2019. A meeting between representatives of the parish council and the Estate proved fruitless; the Estate is not willing to reverse the decision.
Neighbourhood Plan
The consultation on the Wolds Villages Neighbourhood Plan has now closed. The plan, together with any comments made, has now been forwarded to an independent examiner who will recommend any changes he considers necessary before deciding whether or not the plan should proceed to referendum for adoption.
Charnwood Local Plan Consultation
A local plan sets out the development strategy and policies which are used for determining planning applications. Charnwood needs to build a total of 18,394 new homes before 2036. Following a consultation in June 2018 on the options for where these homes should be built, the borough has drafted a new local plan and is currently seeking your views on their preferred options, not just where to build new houses but also on opportunities for wind and solar installations, employment land, environmental policies, infrastructure and a wide range of other issues. Have your say at www.charnwood.gov.uk/draftlocalplan .
New Parish Councillors
We are still on the hunt for two new parish councillors to represent the views of the community and make decisions on how we spend your council tax. Information on what a parish councillor does can be found on our website, or contact the clerk on the details below. » Less
Posted: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:52 by The Parish Clerk
