FLOODING AND SEWERAGE ISSUES

Felton Parish Council is requesting that residents inform the Clerk of any flooding or sewerage/drainage issues that residents are experiencing in the village.  The Parish Council has been working with Northumbrian Water, Northumberland County Council and the Environment Agency to try to pin point areas that have been experiencing problems.  The Parish Council are trying to build up an overall picture of where there is flooding, blocked drains, foul smells etc, they are aware of some issues however some are reported direct to the relevant agency piecemeal which is not showing the overall problem.  The Councillors would like to be able to go to all the relevant agencies with as much detailed information as possible to enable them to make progress on ensure works are undertaken throughout the village as opposed to isolated repairs which do not result in an overall improvement, sometimes just moving the issue elsewhere in the village.  If you can email the Clerk with any problems you have/are having to lisa.hamlin@onetel.com or phone Lisa on 783495 and the Councillors can look at identifying 
the hot spots and push to get the relevant agencies working on resolving the issues.

PARISH PRECEPT

At the November meeting the budget was discussed and approved and the precept will increase by £500 to £14,000 to cover increased annual costs.

RESIGNATION OF SYLVIA HARRISON

Sylvia Harrison has resigned from the Parish Council.  The Councillors agreed to send flowers and a note of thanks to Sylvia for all her time and hard work as Councillor.  It was also agreed that as the resignation comes so close to the Parish Council elections in May that the vacancy would not be advertised for cooption but it is hoped it will be filled in May.  If anyone is interested in becoming a Councillor they can contact Lisa Hamlin on 01670 783 495 or email on lisa.hamlin@onetel.com for more information on what becoming a Councillor involves.