The date for the next Meeting of the Parish Council is Tuesday MARCH 16th 2010 in Lea Village Hall. All are welcome to attend all Parish Council meetings which are open to the public and the Press.

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL (The Unitary Council) has a new web site which is now fully operational, the address is www.wiltshire.gov.uk. The new telephone number for all departments is 0300 456 0100. The nearest main office for this area will continue to be at Monkton Park, Chippenham SN15 1ER where you will be able to get information on any council service and have face to face service.

LOST DOGS.

For full details on reporting or enquiring about lost or found dogs please go to Parish Information page 2. Lost and Found "Doggy" matters are no longer dealt with by the Police. Wiltshire Council have assumed the responsibility for lost or found dogs.

Dog Walkers are reminded of the need to clear up after their pets. Fouling of pavements and other areas is a fineable offence. Please be considerate to others and don't let your pets leave their calling cards behind. CLEAN UP BEHIND THEM. Thank you.

RED K6 PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOXES IN THE PARISH.

BT have removed the telephone service from the Telephone Boxes in both Lea and Garsdon. The power supply, due to the annual charge which was considered by the Parish Council to be an unnecessary expense, has also been removed in preparation for the transfer of ownership to the Parish Council. The two boxes have been set up as information centres with notice boards,given some TLC and repainted in the same colour. Tbey are much admired by all and particularly by one local Parish Council.

NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM

Malmesbury Neighbourhood Rural Police Area.

PC 1958 Louis Bowden is the Beat Manager for the Malmesbury Rural Area. Officers will be periodically seen walking around the village and meeting up with the parishioners.

e- mail address - nptmalmesburyrural@wiltshire.pnn.police. uk - or telephone 0845 408 7000 extension 734817.

WARNING - THEFT OF FUEL OIL FROM STORAGE TANKS - The local police have issued a warning regarding thefts of oil from storage tanks. Lock your tanks if you can and report any unusual activities to the Police on the local number 0845 408 7000 Extension 734817. Only use "999" if it is an emergency situation. Please tell your neighbours if they don't have access to this web site.

KEEP RECYCLING YOUR WASTE - little and often, for further information visit INFORMATION PAGE 3 on this web site

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT - 2000.

Information is available from the Clerk of the Parish Council under the Model Publication Scheme dated Janaury 1st 2009. All items requested as a hard copy are available at a cost of 10p per sheet, e-mails are free.

All enquiries (from a Resident or their Agent) should be made in the first instance at any reasonable time during the week, excluding Bank Holidays to the Parish Clerk. Telephone 01666 823730 or by e-mail to lea_clevertonpc@btinternet.com

Copies of the Model Code and the Publication Scheme may be found on the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) page on this web site.

PEMBROKE GREEN, LEA IN THE SPRING.

BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION - 2009.

The Parish Council's entry in this year's Best Kept Village Competition was judged against the villages of Biddestone, Charlton. Sutton Benger, Yatton Keynell,Castle Combe, Dauntsey and Christian Malford. Lea achieved equal 4th place within this group.The Judges comments were " In = fourth place was Lea and Cleverton. The judges noted that St Giles Churchyard was in good good and is regulary maintained in contrast to the nearby telephone box which was tired and forgotten. The Jubilee Playing Fields were in excellent condition and well managed including a children's play area. The pub car park and co-located re-cycling area was tidy and litter free, likewise the Village Hall and the Baptist Chapel. The allotments were excellent and all appeared to be in use with little mess and litter. Notice Boards were tidy and the items displayed were current. The Primary School playgrounds are well cared for and free of litter and debris. We found no dog fouling. The map was particularly useful helping us to find the features of the village".

The Parish Council much appreciates the effort of all the residents of the village who took the time and trouble to keep their frontages, including hedges and grass verges well trimmed and free from litter.

MALMESBURY AREA 'FIRE STOP' PROJECT.

This is a multi-agency approach to reduce accidental dwelling fires and associated death and injury by identifying 'vulnerable' members of the community who are more at risk of fire and to refer them to the Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service.

The Target Group consists of Lone Pensioners; Single Parent families; Homes where an occupant has a long term limiting ilness or a physical/mental impairment, (including alcohol and substance dependency); Homes with Low Income and Homes where adults have never worked.

If you fall within the Target Group and wish to take advantage of a free survey please initially contact the Parish Clerk on 01666 823730 or send an e-mail to him on lea_clevertonpc@btinternet.com when you will be given a request card to submit asking for the free survey. The Wilts Fire and Rescue Service will then make contact with you to arrange an appointment to visit you and carry out the survey.

contact : John Parmiter - Parish Clerk
Tel : 01666 823730
Email : lea_clevertonpc@btinternet.com
Web : view the web site