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The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Monday 15th May at 19:30 in the Village Hall.

The agenda for the meeting and the draft minutes from the April meeting can be found on the web site – see link below.   There are some presentation/layout issues with the site at the moment which should be rectified shortly.

https://littlegaddesdenpc.org.uk/agendas-minutes-2023/

All members of the public are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

This meeting follows the Annual Meeting of the Electorate which starts at 19:00 in the Village Hall.

 

Correction to date of meeting notice for 17th April.

The Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 17th April at 19:30 in the Village Hall.

The agenda for the meeting and the draft minutes from the March meeting can be found on the web site – see link below.

https://littlegaddesdenpc.org.uk/agendas-minutes-2023/

All members of the public are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Parish Councils have been asked to display the Notice of Election for Borough and Parish Council Elections.   The notices can be found by clicking

https://www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/council-democracy/elections-and-voting/elections-2023

Please remember you will need Photo ID to vote.

The links below to the The Local Government Association (LGA) new Voter ID briefing webpage and FAQ below highlight What Parish Councils and residents need to know.

https://www.local.gov.uk/about/our-meetings-and-leadership/political-composition/local-government-elections/voter-id-what

https://www.local.gov.uk/faqs-voter-identification-and-awareness-raising-webinar

The Coronation Celebrations

The Parish Council is supporting the Village Celebrations for the Coronation.   An evening party is taking place in a marque on the playing fields in Church Road on Saturday 6 May.  Admission into  the Marque is by paid ticket.

A Hog Roast has been booked .

Please contact  Sarah Gall asap on 01442 842422 for more details about the event and costs for the respective tickets.   Tickets must be purchased  in advance.

Elections for Parish Councillors

The deadline for receipt of nominations by hand for Parish Councillors at Dacorum Borough Council is 4 April.     Receipt at DBC is by appointment only.    The Clerk will be hand delivering any nominations the Council receive direct to DBC on 3 April at 10.30 am.   If you are thinking about joining the Parish Council, do speak to one of the Councillors this week and complete a nomination form.    Please also see the Parish Council Website https://littlegaddesdenpc.org.uk/cllr-elections-4-may-2023/

Recruitment for the Permenant Role of Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

The current fixed term contract for the post of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) is coming to an end on 31 July 2023.    Little Gaddesden Parish Council is commencing the recruitment process for the permenant position.   Please see

Advert for the role of Clerk & RFO-2023.

Job description for the Clerk & RFO 2023

and contact Paul Kelly for more information.

Completed  Parish Council Job Application Form 2023 should be sent to  Paul Kelly by noon on 7 April 2023.    Interviews will take place week commencing 10 April 2023.

 

 

 

The Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 20th March at 19:30 in the Village Hall.

The agenda for the meeting and the draft minutes from the February meeting can be found on the web site – see link below.

https://littlegaddesdenpc.org.uk/agendas-minutes-2023/

All members of the public are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Little Gaddesden Needs You – to find out more    click here     and     here

The nomination papers for the May 2023 elections are available online on the Electoral Commission website at:

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/5016 or

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/3444

A copy of both the Borough and Parish nomination papers can also be found on our website for information click here.

A nomination paper must be received in person for Dacorum Borough Council to be able to formally accept it, therefore please do not email or post them.

Dacorum Borough Council can receive nomination papers from the 22^nd of March until 4pm on the 4^th of April.   An appointment needs to be made with the team via er@dacorum.gov.uk to deliver any nomination papers to ensure they have someone available.

The Parish Council has booked an appointment with the Elections officer at Dacorum Borough Council at 10:30 am on Monday 3 April.    

The Clerk will be happy to hand deliver any hard copies on nominees behalf.   If you would like this assistance please let the Clerk know on 07951 105801 or email clerk@littlegaddesdenpc.org.uk

 

We have received the following notice from Ashridge regarding road closures

ADVANCED WARNING

 

ROAD CLOSED – From Thursday 23^rd February 08:00 till Friday 24^th February 18:00

 

Access for Residents/Ashridge House via Berkhamsted

 

 

Road Closed – access for Residents/Ashridge House only.

From Thursday 23^rd February 08:00 till Friday 24^th February 18:00

 

No exit to Little Gaddesden

Road Closures from 20 February

Ashridge have let some residents and the Parish Council know that they are  starting works to repair their road from Monday the 20^th of February.  Works will progress over an approximate time of 4 weeks depending on weather conditions.

There will be times when the road is passable and times when it will be closed.  For details as at 17 February 2023, please click on Road Closure

 

Cllr Terry Douris at Bridgewater Arms – 10:00 to 10:30  am  18 February

Terry Douris, Dacorum and Hertfordshire County Councillor, will be at the Bridgewater Arms from 10.00am to 10.30am should you have any local issues you wish to discuss with him.

 

Important Survey – Deadline 20 February – Affinity Water Management Resources Plan 

“Affinity have launched a consultation with customers and stakeholders on a draft Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP).  This closes on  20 February 2023.    The aim of the WRMP aims to address a significant future shortfall in water resources in our supply area.” …..

“Without action – the area Affinity Water supplies faces a possible shortfall of 449 million litres a day by 2050.”

To find out more and to participate click here

 

Your Parish Council and your village needs you.  Click here and here to find out more.

The Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 20th February at 19:30 in the Village Hall.

The agenda for the meeting and the draft minutes from the January meeting can be found on the web site – see link below.

https://littlegaddesdenpc.org.uk/agendas-minutes-2023/

All members of the public are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Little Gaddesden Needs You – to find out more    click here     and     here

Do you care about issues affecting our Parish – Little Gaddesden, Hudnall and Ringshall?

Do you want to assist in supporting our parish?

You can make a difference.   Click here to find out how.

Parish Councillor elections take place on Thursday, 4^th May 2023, the same day as Borough Councillor elections.  This means that all parish councillors are coming to the end of their term.    There are seven seats on our parish council and several councillors are deciding not to stand again after many years’ service.  To find out more about elections click here.

We need people from all backgrounds, locations, skills and experience to best reflect our community to put themselves forward as candidates to become Parish Councillors.

You do not need to have any local government knowledge as training will be provided.   You need to be able to find a few hours a week, be interested in the village, be a good listener, tactful, objective, impartial and able to seek out and represent parishioners’ views on things that matter to them.

The Parish Council liaises and works closely with our community, the school, church, local and national organisations, charities and societies to ensure that this area of outstanding natural beauty, conservation area and rural village life are respected and maintained.

The Parish Council support various community projects and local charities.  So being a Councillor is a great way to get involved and support what is going on in, and what is important to, our community.    Also it’s a great way to find out how the village and Dacorum Borough Council operates.

An easy way to find out what it is like to be a parish councillor is to speak to one of the current councillors to find out about their experiences and the role they carry out.

More details about  how to become a Parish Councillor can be found on our website and by clicking here and on at the Electoral Commission Website  and by clicking here.

Qualifications

To stand for election, you must be:

ü A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth

ü 18 years of age or older

ü Live or work within the parish of Little Gaddesden

For more information, please contact 

Vicki Fruish Clerk on 07951 105801 and / or any of the current councillors

To see us in action please come along to the next parish council meeting on Monday 20th February at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.