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Finningley Parish Council

Newsletter October 2009

 

 

VILLAGE POND – The latest attempt to mop up some of the algae which continues to spoil the appearance of the pond has been to put four bales of barley straw into the water. The effects will be monitored.


BUS (route 91) – After over half a century of reversing into a side road at the Finningley terminus to turn the buses round, First bus company decided not to continue this manoeuvre on the grounds of safety. First intended to simply discontinue the use of the last two stops and to turn the bus at the village green, but following pressure from representatives of the parish council to keep these stops, a compromise has been reached whereby the route from Blaxton roundabout is now a circular one through Finningley village (and parts of Blaxton) rather than “there and back”. Whilst this small inconvenience to some passengers is regretted, it is nowhere near the difficulty which would have arisen for the other passengers had First had their way and shortened the route.


VILLAGE HALL – After much effort, a replica of the original school bell has now been made and fitted to the bell tower on the village hall (which was originally the village school). Many thanks to all those involved.


ROAD CLOSURE – On Remembrance Sunday (8th November), there will as usual be a short service at the cenotaph at Blaxton, followed by a parade from there to Finningley Church. In the interests of road safety, the police will this year close the affected roads.

 

 

 

Your parish councillors:

David Lindley (Chairman) 31 Gatesbridge Park 770688
Barry Lifsey (Vice Chairman) 53 Gatesbridge Park 771727
     
Alex Elder Rest Haven, Chapel Lane 771880
Richard Johnson Ashlyne, Chapel Lane 771252
Keith Robinson 79 Gatesbridge Park 771574
Eric Tatton-Kelly Rookery Nook, Old Bawtry Road 772611
Mrs J Worthington
(Clerk to the Council)
19 Norwood Av, Auckley, DN9 3JA 771244


Other useful numbers:
DMBC Neighbourhood management 736000
South Yorkshire Police 0114 220 2020
Local Police (non urgent) 624826
Airport noise complaints 623623
or email: environment@robinhoodairport.com

 

Local MP:
Rt Honourable Caroline Flint, Meteor House, First Avenue, Hayfield Lane, Auckley DN9 3GA.
Tel: 01302 623330, Fax 01302 755099 or email: flintc@parliament.uk

 

Ward members:

Cllr Mrs P. Schofield Tel 770248 email patricia.schofield@doncaster.gov.uk
Cllr Mrs Y. Woodcock Tel 536142 email yvonne.woodcock@doncaster.gov.uk
Cllr A. Jones Tel 858075 email richard.jones@doncaster.gov.uk