The date of the next Meeting of LEA & CLEVERTON Parish Council, which will be on NOVEMBER 15th 2011. All meetings are held in Lea Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. All Parish Council meetings are open to the public and the Press.

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL's web site is to be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk. it has been expanded considerably and has much information available. The telephone number for all departments at County Hall, Trowbridge is 0300 456 0100.

The Area Office for North Wiltshire is located at Monkton Park, Chippenham SN15 1ER where you can go to get help and information on any council service. If you wish have a face to face meeting this may also be arranged.

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 Wiltshire 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. There has been a considerable increase in the fouling of pavements and other areas, particularly some grass verges where is grass is rather longer which hides doggy droppings. This 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, was removed prior to the transfer of ownership to the Parish Council. The GARSDON box is set up as an information centre with a notice board, given some TLC and repainted in the traditional red colour with crowns the top of each side picked out in gold. The LEA box has been converted into a book exchange which we hope all will make use of. The smart finish of both boxes is a credit to the Parish. The LEA box was much admired by the CPRE in the recent judging for the Best Kept Village Competition the result of which maybe found elsewhere on this page. The boxes as a result of the repainting has been much admired by all and particularly by one local Parish Council. The additional painting of the crowns has made the effect all the more impressive.

NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM

Malmesbury Neighbourhood Rural Police Area.

PC 1264 Steve Humphries is the Beat Manager for the Malmesbury Rural Area. Either PC Steve Humphries or PCSO Durry Maule will be periodically seen walking around the village and meeting up with the parishioners.

e- mail address - nptmalmesburyrural@wiltshire.pnn.police. uk - or telephone 101 the new number effective from September 19th 2011.

PC Steve Humphries maybe contact by e-mail at Steve.Humphries@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

FURTHER POLICE INFORMATION MAYBE FOUND ON INFORMATION PAGE 1.

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 101. 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 our WASTE RECYCLING PAGE 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.

BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION - 2011.

The Wiltshire branch of the CPRE have informed the Parish Council that their entry in the Medium Village class of the 2011 Best Kept Village Competition has been awarded first place in the County Round. There will be a formal presentation of certificates and the unveiling of the CPRE Standard by The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire on October 9th at 10:30 a.m. Further details later, nearer the date. The many certificates previously awarded in recognition of our earlier success maybe seen in the Village Hall.

The help and co- operation of all residents of the village is much appreciated and many thanks to all those who took the time and trouble to keep their frontages, including hedges and grass verges well trimmed and free from litter. The Parish Steward,Mark has been particularly helpful this year.

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