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High Legh Community Association THE VILLAGE HALL . WEST LANE . HIGH LEGH . NR KNUTSFORD . CHESHIRE At last... hugging is back Issue 155 SUMMER 2021 High Legh From the News Editor The Newsletter is published by the High Legh Community Association. It is written and distributed by High Legh residents. Download from www.highlegh.org.uk For notifications about High Legh events email whatsoninhighlegh@ By the time this newsletter is published you gmail.com should have been enjoying eating inside restau- rants, welcoming 6 people into your homes and If you want to publish an advert or have information being welcomed back into people’s homes. We about a local social event should also be on the cusp of back to “a sort or news that might interest of” normal. High Legh residents It has been a challenging time for all of us in different ways, email: angela.hlmag@ but I do hope you have also experienced some good things frankshome.co.uk . I think that over these months the community spirit has or ring 01925 758052 grown within High Legh especially with the organisation of the “Street Champions”. Hopefully this will continue. If you have any events over the summer in your streets, please do send me some pictures – DEADLINE [email protected] for the There are also some new events to look forward to such a The Fun Family Dog Show on Saturday, 11th September Autumn/Winter and Bingo during the winter months. More information is Newsletter later in the newsletter. Likewise any photos will be very much appreciated. is Update on hedgehogs… I got the hedgehog back from Monday 4th the Rescue… and she came back with a male friend… considerably larger than when I took her, and they are now October 2021 happily running about ours and the neighbours’ gardens every night. Produced by Mustang Marketing Ltd “Have a lovely summer.” 07823 550973 Angela. www.mustangmarketing.co.uk The opinions expressed are those of contributors, and not necessarily © High Legh Community Association those of HLCA. 2021 High Legh Community Association Registered Charity No 511391 The Village Hall, West Lane, High Legh, Nr Knutsford Cheshire WA6 6LR. 2 • KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BEDROOMS • HOME STUDIES Over the past 35 years Merilyn has been harnessing her skills and resources to bring innovative and inspirational designs to her clients. Her experience and that of her design team ranges from one-off pieces to whole house projects. Merilyn’s unrivalled passion and ability to understand her clients’ needs and aspirations is a breath of fresh air. BESPOKE | LIFESTYLE | INNOVATIVE | INTERIORS 64 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 0AG T: 0151 342 2144/7 M: 07773 540888 E: [email protected] 3 4 High Legh Community Association NEWS & EVENTS June 21st will see further lifting of restric- The Village Hall reopened in March, at tions allowing social events and parties to step 2 of the government roadmap, when take place although it is not known at this moment in time just what covid-19 measures children’s classes and private tuition was will still need to be in place. allowed start with strict covid-19 security measures in place. The CA has an exciting event planned for Saturday 11th September when we are plan- After May 21st, at step 3 of the roadmap, ning to organise an event that will be centred adult classes like Tai Chi, Pilates and Bal- around a dog show. ance Strength Core were able to restart and This will be an outdoor event and with the this was very much appreciated by the many kind permission of St John’s Church will take participants. place in their large car park. Ad hoc events like the May Election have This is still in the planning stage but it will also taken place at the Village Hall along be a fun event for all the family with stalls, with the first face to face Parish Council perhaps a cake baking competition and meeting after many zoom meetings. refreshments provided by the Church. All the above still had to follow covid-19 security measures. To hire the Village Hall for events or family parties please contact Helen Wright, Village Hall Manager on 07703 194052 or email [email protected] 5 High Legh Community Association SPORTS, EDUCATION AND RECREATION FUND (SER FUND) What is the Fund? Criteria for Assessment of The SER Fund was established in 2015 to Applications assist the Community Association facilitate The proposed expenditure must be fully in the first of its two charitable objectives:- accord with HLCA Charitable Objectives The To create and promote social and benefit to “inhabitants of High Legh” must educational activities for the recreation and be clearly identified, and credibly deliverable leisure of High Legh residents. Since 2015 by purchasing the item or items listed in the many groups and a few individuals in High application. Grants can only be awarded Legh have benefited from the fund including for future expenditure, for the purpose the Observatory, School, Pre-school, described in the application and confirmed in Bowling Club, Tennis Club and more. the award letter. Application Process How much can be awarded? Written applications to our Treasurer, Su Grants from the fund will normally be made Carter at 11 Egerton WA16 6PT or by email up to a maximum of £250 and can be to [email protected] can applied for annually. be made by 31st January, 30th April and 31st August each year. The level of grant Who can benefit? awarded by the CAC will be notified within Groups or individuals who live in High Legh 45 days of these dates. and who have a project or a requirement Applications should provide evidence that for their group that will benefit residents in any proposed grants offers good value for High Legh. e.g. purchase of or towards new money and delivers identified benefits. equipment, training costs, or local projects. The most recent grant has been awarded There is no appeal process. The CAC to the High Legh Primary School PTA to go decision is final. towards a wild flower meadow patch at the school. 6 Where does the money come end dependent on unallocated reserves on from? hand. The fund is financed by a % allocation of The fund can be withdrawn at any time if the profit from social events organised by the CAC is required to reallocate the funds to its HLCA. second objective the upkeep of the Village Hall. The % allocation is determined at each year- “Do you have a project that benefits the “Then apply for residents of a SER Fund High Legh and Grant” need help with funding ?” ORCHARD SERVICE STATION LTD • SERVICING • BATTERY • TYRES • MOT • EXHAUSTS OAK TREE GARAGE • BRAKES WARRINGTON ROAD HIGH LEGH WA16 0RT (NEXT TO THE BEARS PAW) TEL: 01925 755516 7 We are sorry to inform you that Gail Coenen has resigned from the Parish Council. We would like to thank Gail for the tremendous amount of work she has done for the parish over the last 10 years. Gail has been Chairman, Vice Chairman residents applied. Nigel Hennerley was and Chair of Finance as well as preparing co-opted onto the Council and the other two reports on the A556 and HS2. We wish her residents were offered non-voting co-option. well in the future. Cllr Will Hind is taking 6 From the 7 May the PC can’t meet months sabbatical for personal reasons. The virtually so our Annual Meeting on councillors have appointed Cllr Matt Cooper 17 May will be held in the main hall as interim Chairman. at the Village Hall. The vacancy was advertised and three IMPORTANT NEXT STEP FOR THE DRAFT HIGH LEGH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Between 12 April and 30 May another to emphasise that the draft Plan contains major milestone will be completed as the policies NOT detailed proposals i.e once Parish Council undertakes the next phase a final version is agreed it will set the of consultation on the draft High Legh framework for what can and cannot happen Neighbourhood Plan and we would like to in High Legh. thank all of those who respond with their The estimated timing of the next steps is comments on the draft policies. therefore : The responses will be assessed and a • Review and re-draft of the Plan following full consultation report completed prior to consultation responses (by September consideration of any changes that may need 2021); to be made to the Plan. • Submission of the plan to Cheshire East It’s too early at the time of writing to give any Council (by November 2021) more detailed feedback but it is important 8 • Regulation 16 statutory 6 week of footpaths on the A50 and West Lane consultation by Cheshire East Council which we have reported to Cheshire East (date to be confirmed); Highways. Since the introduction of the speed indicator signs and the traffic calming • Independent examination (date to be measures on the A50 the average speed has confirmed); and decreased. • Referendum and adoption (dates to be The potholes on Pheasant Walk were confirmed). reported last year and we are waiting for CE • It’s been a long haul to get to where Highways to do Level 2 repairs which means we are. Following the Parish Council’s covering a whole area rather than individual decision in 2013 to develop a potholes. Cheshire East are piloting a Neighbourhood Plan, the Plan proposals scheme this financial year whereby parish have been developed after extensive councils can pay for any extra work, e.g. CE consultations with High Legh residents, empty the gullys once a year and if we want surveys and meetings over many years, them doing more often we will have to pay.