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The Braunton Express BRAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL THE BRAUNTON EXPRESS February 2018 Local Government Boundary Review The Local Government Boundary Following the Parish Council’s Commission for England (LGBCE) strong representation to the LGBCE, is currently in the second phase of and subsequent new proposals the consultation on the electoral being drawn up, the Chairman of review and you can have your say Braunton Parish Council commented up until 19th February 2018. The “Although we have won the battle to aim of the electoral review is to keep Knowle within the Braunton recommend ward boundaries that community, and I thank all those mean each councillor represents residents who contacted the approximately the same number of Boundary Commission and voters. It also aims to ensure that ourselves, the new proposals the pattern of wards reflects the significantly change the current 2 x 2 interests and identities of local member seats of Braunton East and communities as well as promoting West. The proposed new seats of effective local government. Braunton North and South draw in Georgeham/Croyde and Wrafton/ At North Devon Council’s Extra Heanton Punchardon/Ashford. It is Ordinary meeting held on 20 vital that you have your say on this September, it agreed to provide two matter. Would you please contact alternative submissions to the both the Boundary Commission and LGBCE proposing different re- also Tracey Lovell, our Parish Clerk, warding arrangements for North giving us your views. It would be Devon. Its ‘original proposal’ more than appreciated.” removed Knowle out of the Braunton East Ward and into the To view the proposed boundary map Georgeham / Mortehoe Ward and summary of recommendations resulting in the remainder of please go to www.lgbce.org.uk and Braunton being a 3 member single enter your postcode. You must Ward. Whereas, its ‘second submit any comments before 19 proposal’ maintained a 2 member February 2018. The link to the page East and West Ward in Braunton is: which retains Knowle and includes https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/nod Georgeham. e/9956 The LGBCE are due to publish the final recommendations on 8th May. Free Water Campaign Community minded businesses, such as cafes and shops, are being encouraged to join a growing movement to help the environment. The concept is simple. Reduce the number of plastic bottles being thrown away by inviting people to re- fill their water bottles with tap water for free. plastic bottles per minute end up being disposed of as litter, and all It’s a win-win; good for the too often make their way into our environment; good for people’s waterways and out to sea. The health, to hydrate with water rather Riverside restaurant in Braunton than sugary drinks; and good PR for has already signed up for the the businesses and charities that initiative. open their doors to thirsty passers- by. All the businesses need to do is To find out more about Refill Devon display a round, blue Refill sticker in visit the Recycle Devon website. their front window, and allow thirsty Here you will find details of how to folk in to refill their bottles. download the app, how to become a Refill Station and how you can Simple. register your interest to become a Refill Devon volunteer. It’s estimated that in the UK 800 Meetings Calendar 2018 Braunton Parish Council Full Council Meetings are held in the Council Chamber at the Chaloners Road Parish Hall on the second Braunton Monday of each month and Devon, EX33 2ES additional meetings, to primarily Phone: 01271 812131 consider planning applications, Email: info@brauntonparishcouncil.gov.uk are held on the fourth Monday of Web: www.brauntonparishcouncil.gov.uk each month. Facebook.com/BrauntonParishCouncil 7pm 12 February 2018 Twitter: @brauntonparish Hours: 9am -12 noon, Monday to Friday 7pm 26 February 2018 Tracey Lovell, Clerk to the Council 7pm 12 March 2018 Angela Corner, Senior Council Officer 7pm 26 March 2018 Jane Fewings, Admin Assistant .
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