Dear Parishioner

You are invited to the Annual Parish Meeting, which will be held on Thursday 28^th May to commence at 6pm at the Village Hall.

This is not a Parish Council meeting although it organised by the Parish Council.

The Annual Parish Meeting is an opportunity for parishioners to discuss matters relevant to the village, ask questions and express their opinions. Please find the agenda attached.

This year Thurgarton Parish Council have invited speakers who I think that you’re going to want to listen to:-

1. Notts Scouts will be providing an update on the local Notts Scouts Activity centre
2. Fiskerton and Thurgarton Cricket Club will present an update on the cricket club

In addition updates will be presented on the :-

• Thurgarton Flood Alleviation Scheme
• Thurgarton Community Space and Playground project

Also, annual reports on what the Parish Council have been doing and the plans to spend the Precept, and how the Village Hall is being utilised as a village asset

This is your opportunity for 1 hour, or so depending on the number of questions asked, to catch-up with all village matters so please come and express your opinions.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Regards, Tina

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

We need new Parish Councillors.…Katie Chan has resigned from the Parish Council (PC) after some 9 years’ service. Also, Natalie Robinson has resigned after serving the Parish for 10 years. I know that they both felt that this was the appropriate time for them to step down and allow new parishioners to contribute to the work of the Council. So, if you would like the opportunity to serve your community please let me know.

Children’s playground and Community space.…this project is all set for the next stage which is fundraising, so please look out for more information by email.

IDB Flood alleviation solution.…The purchase of the land by the Internal Drainage Board (IDB) to provide an overflow water storage area is still in process. We have now missed the spring window for this work to be done so the likelihood is that this work will not be undertaken until November 2026. Negotiations with landowners to incorporate Natural Flood Management (NFM) on their land, upstream of the Beck, is ongoing.

Parking on the pavements….Parishioners are requested not to park their cars on the pavements in the village please. Our pavements are narrow and when a car is parked on there, it becomes impossible for people to pass safely, particularly people with children, pushchairs, mobility scooters and dogs. This means that people are forced to walk on the road which is clearly not safe or acceptable.

Flag….a new Union Flag has been purchased and is now flying over the village.

Rain gauge….a rain gauge has been purchased, fully funded by a local grant, and will soon be attached to the back of the Village Hall. The plan is to present information from the rain gauge on the village web site. Further, the intention is to bring together information from the Beck Monitor, the Rain Gauge and by utilising a forecasting engine from Lowdham to be better able to forecast when the Beck may overtop.

Annual Parish Meeting…. All Parishioners are invited to the Annual Parish Meeting (APM), a public meeting at the Village Hall, which is scheduled for Thursday, 28^th May at 6pm. This is not a PC meeting, although it is arranged by the PC. The APM is an opportunity for Parishioners to bring matters of interest to the PC’s attention, so please either request an agenda item or come along and discuss. The PC will arrange for interesting speakers to attend so that you can hear what is happening in and around your village.

Date of Next Meetings.…. The next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on the 28^th May, commencing after the APM, between 7pm and 7:30pm. This will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

tina.tsoukatos@thurgarton.org.uk

Another New Parish Councillor.…Simon Smith was co-opted on to the Parish Council bringing our number up to quota at 7 Councillors – welcome Simon and thank you for putting yourself forward to volunteer your time for the good of the Parish!!

New Councillor Roles.…Simon Smith has agreed to focus his efforts on Planning, a handover from the previous Parish Councillor, Roger Foster, has taken place.

Children’s playground and Community space.…this project is all set for the next stage which is fundraising, once the legals are finalised which will be over the next few weeks

IDB Flood alleviation solution.…The Internal Drainage Board (IDB) have made progress over the last few months including gaining approval from the utility companies for the project, engaging with NSDC regarding the need for planning permission or allowing permitted development, taking soil samples for analysis and continuing to negotiate with landowners involved in this project both upstream and downstream of Beck St.

Pot Holes….the very poor state of the roads around the village, being riddled with pot holes, was again discussed. It was agreed to send a letter to VIA complaining about the state of the roads and requesting urgent better quality repair of the pot holes. Roger Jackson, our Notts County Councillor, told us that there is considerably more funding available for repair of pot holes in the next financial year starting April 2026.

Date of Next Meeting.…the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on the 26th March, commencing at 7:30pm. This will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

tina.tsoukatos@thurgarton.org.uk

Another New Parish Councillor.…Stephie Taylor was co-opted on to the Parish Council – welcome and thank you for putting yourself forward to volunteer your time for the good of the Parish!!

New Councillor Roles.…Rupert Skill has agreed to focus his efforts on the Environment, a handover from Denise Bryant has taken place. Stephie Taylor has agreed to assist with the work of the TCC, the group that manage the Village Hall on behalf of the Village Hall Charity, and also assist Jeremy Ross with the Community Green Space and Children’s Playground project.

Children’s playground and Community space.…work carries on apace including the first grant application for funding, this will be the first of many. A Community Engagement event has been announced to be held at the Village Hall on Sunday 23^rd November between 3pm and 5pm. Please come along and view the plans and get involved with this important village project.

Flood alleviation village meeting.…The Internal Drainage Board (IDB) presented their Flood Alleviation plan at a village meeting on Wednesday 22^nd October at the Village Hall. Over 50 parishioners attended this meeting and the feedback at the end of the presentations was very positive. Work is intended to start on this proposal in November, weather permitting.

Date of Next Meeting.…the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on the 27th November, commencing at 7:30pm. This will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

New Parish Councillor.…Rupert Skill was co-opted on to the Parish Council – welcome and thank you for putting yourself forward to volunteer your time for the good of the Parish!!

Priory Farm.…NSDC won a recent court case against the developer and monies have now been provided for the movement of the interactive sign which had been part of the planning permission. Also, details of the attenuation tank that had been installed have been provided and these are being reviewed – more to follow.

Children’s playground and Community space.…the recent request for completion of surveys and for letters of support has been successful but parishioners are asked to address the survey and support letters, if they have not already done so, as this will help in making successful funding applications.

Flood alleviation village meeting.…The Internal Drainage Board (IDB) will present their Flood Alleviation plan at a village meeting on Wednesday 22^nd October at the Village Hall to commence at 7:30pm – all parishioners are invited, please attend this meeting which is so important for the village.

Date of Next Meeting.…the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on the 23^rd October, commencing at 7:30pm. This will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

Following the resignation of two members of Thurgarton Parish Council, there are two vacancies on the Council, which Thurgarton Parish Council may fill by co-option.

If you are interested in getting involved in your community and supporting the work being undertaken by the Council, or if you wish to hear more about what it means to be a parish councillor, please get in touch with Cllr Tina Tsoukatos at tina.tsoukatos@thurgarton.org.uk or any councillor to learn about the role.

Please note that these positions will run until May 2027, when ordinary elections will be held for all Council Members.

Lynda Ogilvie

Temp. Clerk to the Council

10 May 2025