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July 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 1 2 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2019 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising WE have made no secret in recent months, of the fact that James Balme we believe a healthy local democracy is good for Frodsham Nick White Telephone – and that means some enthusiasm among local residents for Tony Record becoming councillors. Freephone01928 761045 0800Sales: 955option 5247 1 Before the May elections we Now we must again express in this case, necessary. 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But due to a number of volunteers community Christmas’ to try and retiring, “new elves” are still recapture the feel good times of the needed to make the festival happen past. on Saturday November 30. Everybody knew their Organisers of the popular neighbours, and everybody was event are looking for volunteers, included in the celebrations. So not stewardship, funding, sponsorship only will the festival be a fun time and equipment. for all, but it will aim to tackle social At the last meeting, held on 25th isolation. of June at Manor House Primary Regular meetings are taking School, a large group of volunteers place in the run up. To get involved, assembled to discuss Christmas contact TownClerk@Frodsham. past, and Christmas future. gov.uk or join the Facebook page A possible theme was ‘a caring, Christmas in Frodsham. 4 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2019 All set for the Festival in the Park EVERYTHING is ready for Frodsham’s popular Festival in the July 1919 to commemorate the end There will be a children’s fun fair, Park on Sunday, July 7. of WW1. This will take the form of with rides and other attractions for The annual event, organised by At Castle Park Arts Centre there traditional sports day and a parade the Rotary Club of Frodsham and will be art and craft displays, to the stage afterwards. younger people. Helsby, will take place in Castle shops, etc. In front of Castle Park House Admission is free, but donations Park and will again incorporate In the “Top Field” pupils from St itself there will be live entertainment will be welcome to the Rotary Club’s the finish of the famous Frodsham Luke’s, Manor House, Overton and on the main stage, along with Downhill Run. Weaver Vale primary schools will stalls and displays from some 40 local, national and international Castle Park Arts Centre, replicate the peace celebrations of organisations. charities and good causes. Frodsham Town Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council are also involved in the event, which will be opened at 12.30pm by Mayor of Frodsham Cllr Liam Jones. Events will be going on all day until 4pm. More than 100 runners are expected to take part in the Downhill Run – young, old and “family teams”. The event attracts experienced runners but also people who would not normally consider themselves as runners. Road closure! THE B5153 Hollow Lane Kingsley is expected to be closed on Tuesday, July 23 to enable tree works to take place. It is not expected the closure will be for more than one day. Access to properties in that road will be maintained, but all other traffic should seek alternative routes. Last year’s Downhill Run winners. July 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 5 Advertiser’s announcement Who pays inheritence tax? Heather Lally, Associate Spouse / Civil Partner, generally If your residence was passed Solicitor, Estate and Trust there is no inheritance tax to pay. to you by your late Spouse / Civil Practitioner and Associate If you have survived your Spouse Partner, a claim of up to £250,000 member of Solicitors for the / Civil Partner and they left all of can currently be made (using Elderly at FDR Law looks their assets to you and had not both persons’ allowances). The at the question, who pays gifted assets / set up trusts which Residence Nil Rate Band allowance inheritance tax? used up their entire inheritance tax is due to increase to £175,000 by Most people are aware that if (Nil Rate Band) allowance, a claim 6 April 2020. At that time, up to you leave substantial assets to your can be made to use their allowance £350,000 additional allowances beneficiaries on your death, that also, so up to £650,000 can be can potentially be claimed by the there may be inheritance tax to claimed. estate of the surviving Spouse / pay. However, with recent changes Now, if your assets comprise Civil Partner, if the property is regarding owning a residence on your residence and that residence valued at that amount or more at your death and who it is left to, the is left to your direct descendants that time. inheritance tax position may not be (including adopted, fostered Inheritance tax is normally clear to all. and step-children), providing the charged at 40% over the Nil Rate The basics – Individuals property is valued at the Residence Band and Residence Nil Rate Band with assets valued at less than Nil Rate Band (currently £125,000 allowances. Further reductions can £325,000, generally there is no for tax year 2018/2019) or above, be claimed for legacies and gifts inheritance tax to pay. this additional allowance can be to charity, if certain business assets If you leave all your assets to your claimed against inheritance tax. or agricultural assets are held at death, along with gifts made from 3 years up to 7 years prior to death. However, estates valued at over £2 million, lose £1 of the Residence Nil Rate Band allowance for every £2 over £2 million. Inheritance tax can be complex and each person’s circumstances are different. If you are unsure as to whether your estate will pay inheritance tax, take advice and let us clarify matters for you and assist in inheritance tax planning options. For more information on Inheritance tax, Estates, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney or Court of Protection matters, contact Heather Lally on 01928 739300 or email Heather.Lally@fdrlaw. co.uk 6 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2019 New parking charges and restrictions announced for Frodsham and Helsby NEW charges and length-of-stay restrictions are to come into residents’ parking permits again “It is anticipated that the work force at Frodsham and Helsby on Wednesday, July 31. being exempt. will cause minimal disruption as Aim of the new tariffs and controls “The new decked car park at the As part of the Parking Strategy it will be carried out overnight. is to help to address the current station will create additional spaces for Frodsham, a public notice Advance warning signage will be imbalance caused by railway and contribute to the council’s has been published detailing in place on site station parking in both towns by priority and parking strategy’s the proposed introduction of a “The two changes motorists will introducing a long stay charge to objective of a well-connected and four hour maximum stay at the see are that we are reversing the moderate the rail demand. accessible borough that supports Princeway car park. flow in and around the car park Also, it is hoped the length of stay local businesses and residents.” The car park is joint-owned by and a blue badge bay will be the Council and Princeway Medical restrictions for on street parking will The new pay and display tariffs created next to the entrance to the increase customer turnover to help at Moor Lane, Frodsham and Centre.