Parish Council Annual Report Parish Councillors

The Village Hall Committee began the year Janet Ross-Mills (Chairman) with a huge effort to apply for a Grant from the 01257 249249 National Lottery for improvements to the Hall. Although the application was unsuccessful the Dave Berry (Vice-Chairman) plans drawn up will guide work on the Village 01257 277145

Hall for many years to come. A smaller grant Julia Berry from Awards for All was used to resurface the 01257 260790 rear yard and the gates were replaced. Joan Geddes Heapey Parish Council Thanks to all involved in these projects. 01254 831522 Newsletter Roadside advertising signs continue to litter Diane Greenhalgh June 2008 the local area but, following liaison with 01257 277695 County and Borough Councils we hope to see Raymond Smith these removed shortly. Financial Report 01257 277633 500 daffodil bulbs were planted in the Parish. for the Year Ended 31 March 2008 Alan Platt (Clerk) These were donated by Borough 13100 can be contacted at: Opening Balance Council and are now in flower adding to the Income attractiveness of the neighbourhood, and the 9 Ambleside Avenue Parish Precept 8920 raised flowerbed put on a long-lasting show of , Chorley , PR7 6NX Agency Work * 774 blooms and attracted an Award from Chorley Tel: 01257 234003 Interest 542 Civic Society. VAT Reclaimed 49 e-mail: Sundries 650 Parish Council members are developing plans [email protected] to upgrade the play area and provide a new Total Income 10935 notice-board at Heapey Chase. website Sub total 24035

New Christmas lights at the War Memorial www.heapeyandwheelton.org

Clock were much appreciated by local people, Expenditure Parish Council meetings are usually held on Staff Costs 2682 and we hope to add further improvements to the first Tuesday in alternate months (Jan, the Winter scene at this location. Administration 597 Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov), in The White Insurance 350 It has been another busy and productive year Coppice Rooms, St Barnabas Church, Chapel Donations 1100 for the Parish Council and I would like to Lane. See the Parish Council noticeboards at Grounds maintenance 2574 thank the Clerk and Councillors for their the junction of Blackburn Road with the A674, Repairs/replacements 536 efforts on behalf of the people of Heapey. the end of Coppice Lane (by the junction with Subscriptions 157 Our congratulations to fellow Parish Hollin Lane) and the War Memorial Grounds VAT 128 Councillor, Julia Berry, who was elected onto (visible from Kenyon Lane) for details. Sundries (ii) 71 Chorley Borough Council at this years May All members of the public are welcome to Total 8195 Elections and replaces Mary Wilson who attend all Council meetings. Closing Balance 15840 sadly passed away earlier in the year. Published and printed by: Alan Platt, * grasscutting carried out on behalf of Janet Ross-Mills 9 Ambleside Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6NX County Council

Lancashire Constabulary Heapey and Village Hall The 'Village Playground Trust'

Residents are reminded to always: Work on the new toilets started in earnest on (Heapey and Wheelton) th Secure sheds, garages and other 19 May and is going very well. Unless there A joint project has been established by outbuildings with a lock. are unforeseen problems, they should be Heapey and Wheelton Parish Councils to

When leaving your home always lock completed towards the end of June. They refresh and revitalise the playground in front might even be finished in time for…. of the Village Hall in Wheelton. The Parish doors and windows - 30% of burglaries occur r via insecure entry points. The AGM Councils presently fund the maintenance of

the Playground and are aware that When leaving your car unattended always This will take place in the Village Hall on th improvements need to be made in line with remove property from display. Mobile Tuesday 24 June, starting at 7-30pm. This is some elements of the Parish Action Plan. telephones and Satnav’s are a prime target. your chance to have your say and maybe get involved in the running of the hall. A Working Group, currently made up of Please don’t hesitate to report suspicious members of both Parish Councils, has been circumstances to the police. You can call the The Village Fete meeting to consider the options for the non-emergency reporting number at any time. Yes! It’s that time of year again!! The fete will Village. We are aiming to provide a safe but 08451 253545 or report in confidence to th be held on Sunday, 6 July. Weather challenging and fun facility in keeping with the CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111. permitting, it will take place as usual on Black local environment. This will mean replacing If a crime is in progress, please call 999. Lion Field. There will be plenty of stalls, the some of the current equipment and selecting

PC 802 Chris Evans very popular Tombola, refreshments and, of and purchasing some additional items. We course, the 2 races - The Thirsty Three and are also aiming to renew the fencing and The Gallop. Plenty of fun for all!! Cricket Club safety surfacing. Plans and quotes have been

The Club will be holding its 6th Annual As always, volunteers are needed to help sought from several suppliers to date.

Sportsman’s Dinner on Friday September 19th deliver leaflets, set up on Sunday morning Whilst Heapey and Wheelton Parish Councils in St Peter's Parish Club, Eaves Lane, and run stalls. If you would like to get have made some provision in their funding Chorley. The main guest speaker will be ex involved, phone me on 01254 831522. There precepts for 2008-2009 we still face a real are plenty of jobs to go round!!! Liverpool star, Alan Kennedy, who is best fundraising challenge to meet the £33,000 remembered for scoring the winning goals in Don’t forget, all proceeds go to Village Hall required to make any real improvements to the two Liverpool European Cup victories in funds and new toilets don’t come cheap!!!! the present facility. This is an ambitious

1981 and 1984. Alan always brings his cup Joan Geddes target, however with the support of the local medals to his speaking engagements. The community we feel we can and will achieve it! Heapey Chase Noticeboard comedian for the evening will be the ever We are intending to erect a small display popular Jed Stone. We are hopeful the end is finally in sight. together with the unveiling of our fundraising Various sponsorship packages are available Having received the go ahead from the 'Swing' at the Village Fete on the 5th July. to include tickets and complimentary wine or landowners to site the noticeboard at the Anyone interested in becoming more involved beer. Details can be obtained from Geoff entrance to Heapey Chase we are now with the Working Group please contact either Haydock on 01257 274241. Tickets are also liaising with Lancashire County Council to of the Parish Council Clerks: available at £25.50 each, and the club would come up with a mutually acceptable location Eric Patterson (Wheelton) 01772 337126 also welcome the donation of prizes for the which will be convenient for residents to view Alan Platt (Heapey) 01257 234003 Grand Raffle on the night, with all donors the noticeboard, but not affect the vision of being entered into a free draw for £25. drivers exiting Kittiwake Road. Dianne Greenhalgh