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Do you shop at Amazon? If you do, you can help raise funds to maintain the Little Wymondley Recreation Ground via the Charitable Trust that effectively owns the ground (the Parish Council manages and maintains it on its behalf). So please sign up today at smile.amazon.co.uk searching for “Little Wymondley Recreation Ground And Children’s Playground Charity” – the more money raised the more that can be done to minimise the burden on the Parish’s Council tax payers. See here for more information https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/302507-0

Hertfordshire Constabulary is committed to tackling drug crime and protecting vulnerable people.

Cuckooing is the term used when drug dealers take over the premises of vulnerable people to deal or store drugs. While it is still relatively uncommon in Hertfordshire, we are asking for your help to identify possible signs of cuckooing in your area. For more information see here

The Parish Council resolved at an Extraordinary meeting on 1 June to (a) approve the Council’s annual accounts for financial year 2020/21; (b) approve Section 1 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return; (c) approve Section 2, the Accounting Statements; (d) approve the Notice of the period for the exercise of public rights which will commence on 14 June; and (e) agree the publication of Sections 1 and 2 on the Council’s website and noticeboards.

These documents can be viewed here

The Parish Council is to hold it’s first Scarecrow Festival from 21 to 28 August.

We are hoping this will be a Parish wide community event, attracting participants of all ages, with residents able to make their own scarecrow and then follow a walking trail(s) to view the scarecrows displayed in front gardens and in the Community Garden in Graveley Road, Great Wymondley.

So why not join in and start designing your scarecrow – any theme, big or small. You can find lots of ideas on the internet, including from scarecrow festivals held in other parishes. The entry form and terms and conditions of the event can be viewed here.

The event is intended to be COVID-19 secure – depending on the restrictions (if any) in place at the time, residents will be able to make their scarecrow at home and then walk around the Parish with their own households (and/ or friends and family, if permitted) independently at a time of their choosing.

For further information, please contact wymondleyparish.clerk@gmail.com

Hertfordshire County Council have made a Modification Order to amend the record of public rights of way in Graveley and Wymondley on Turf Lane, Milksey Lane and Green Lane. A Planning Inspector recently made an interim decision to amend the Modification Order in respect of Graveley Footpath 18 (Milksey Lane). Details of the interim decision are given in the Notice below, together with instructions on how to comment on the decision.

Interim Decision Notice

The Parish Council have been contacted by a company called Risk & Policy Analysts who are carrying out a study for the Environment Agency on resilience to flooding. They are currently collecting views and opinions and are interested in questions such as:

• Are property owners and occupiers aware of Property Flood Resilience measures?
• Do property owners and occupiers have any measures installed (e.g. flood doors)?
• Are there any issues that are hindering owners and occupiers from taking up Property Flood Resilience?

They are using an internet-based survey to collect opinions on Property Flood Resilience from owners and occupiers. The survey can be accessed via: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ownersandoccupiers/

They have asked us to pass the invitation on to property owners and occupiers in Wymondley Parish, so that they can find out what residents think about Property Flood Resilience.

The study is part of wider work on increasing resilience to flooding (see https://www.gov.uk/government/news/29-million-extra-funding-to-boost-action-on-making-homes-more-resilient-to-floods for more information).

Neighbourhood Watch have advised that North Herts and Stevenage Community Transport Scheme have a team of Volunteer Drivers.

This may be of help with collecting and delivering prescriptions and medications, even with food deliveries, to residents who are self-isolating and who are struggling to get out.

If you need help at all telephone 01462 689402 or see https://www.nhcvstransport.org.uk/

Information and advice to make life easier: If you’re looking for local groups and clubs, transport, help at home, or services for carers, why not visit Hertfordshire’s directory: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/directory or call HertsHelp 0300 123 4044 to find independent support, guidance and the information you need to get the most out of life.

Making trips out easier for everyone: Do you worry about facilities when going out?  The AccessAble website https://www.accessable.co.uk/  has details of hundreds of places, such as shops, libraries and stations.  You can quickly check the Accessibility Symbols or review the Detailed Access Guides for each location, so you know exactly what is available there and can plan your trip with confidence.

Help to stay safe and independent at home: Check out Herts County Council’s accessible website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/adults to find lots of ways to make things easier at home such as aids, adaptations and alarms, meals on wheels or home care. Leaflets are available in large print and easy read formats. There are also videos on most topics, which are BSL accessible and have a Sign Language Video Relay service.

Affinity Water operates a free Priority Services Register, which helps Affinity Water know which of their customers may require extra help, perhaps due to visual impairment, hearing difficulties or medical conditions.

You can also register for their password scheme, so that any time a member of Affinity Water staff visits your home they will tell you the password to confirm they are genuine.

Information about the Register is available on the Parish Council’s noticeboards; and from Affinity Water by telephoning 0345 357 2406 or visiting their website: https://www.affinitywater.co.uk/priority-services