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Welcome to Leigh Softball Team

Welcome to Leigh Softball Team,

We are a Mixed Sex Sports group of varying age from 16-70.

After a long week at work doesn’t a little exercise, some food and a few drinks down the local pub sound good. If your answer is yes or even maybe, then why not come down to Leigh cricket ground on a Thursday evening and have a go a playing mixed recreational Softball.

Softball is a great game for beginners and experienced players alike. If you haven’t played softball before don’t worry, we will help you understand how to play the game and understand the rules.

If you are 16 and over just come along and say hi, we are welcoming and friendly and if you want to join in and try it out then that’s great, nothing serious, just a bit of fun then off to the Plough for some food and socialising.

If interested drop Mike Harrison an email at mike.harrison52@btinternet.com

(07708 614090) or just come along to the cricket ground on a Thursday evening about 7.00pm, only if it is not raining. .

Council Meetings now the 4th Monday of the Month

Due to a clash of local Parish Council meetings, Leigh Parish Council decided to move its meeting to the fourth Monday of the month. This will start from February, with this months meeting being on Monday 26th at 7:30pm.

Everything else remains the same. The location will remain as The Pavilion, Bunce Common Road, with meetings commencing at 7:30pm.

We hope to see you there!

What does the Parish Council actually do?

Make a difference to the community you live in! Want to find out more?

What is a Parish Council?
A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish.  It is the level government closest to the community, with the district authority (Mole Valley District Council) above it in the hierarchy. As it is the authority closest to the people, parish councils are invariably the first place people will go with concerns or ideas.  For this reason they are a vital part of any community.

Why become a Parish Councillor?
If you’ve never been to a parish council meeting before, you may be forgiven for thinking that parish councillors are a group of (probably older) people who meet now and then in a draughty village hall.  If, however, you live in a community where something ‘big’ has happened, you’ll know that when people in the community need support and guidance, it is sometimes the parish council that is turned to.

By becoming a parish councillor, you become someone your community will look to for help, guidance and support – a community leader with the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve. Seeing your community change for the better, as a result of decisions you have helped make, is something that can give you a sense of achievement and pride.

What decisions do Parish Councils make?
Parish councils make all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the local community.  Probably the most common topics that parish councils get involved with are planning matters (they are statutory consultees), crime prevention, managing open spaces and campaigning for and delivering better services and facilities.

It’s true to say that on their own, parish councils have limited powers to make decisions.  But they do have the ability to negotiate with, and the power to influence, those other organisations that do make the final decisions (such as the borough council, health authorities, police etc).

In this respect parish councils are extremely powerful.  The organisations that make the final decisions know that a parish council gives the best reflection of how a community feels about something, and its views will be taken seriously.

How much time does it take up?
Leigh Parish Council usually meet once a month for the council meeting, to which members of the public are also invited.  Meetings normally last up to two hours, depending on the agenda set for the meeting to discuss.  In addition to the regular meetings, councillors are  sometimes asked to attend other meetings representing the council.

How long does a parish councillor serve for?
Once elected, parish councillors sit on the council for a maximum of four years.  If they then want to stay in the post they can stand for re-election.

Am I eligible to be a Parish Councillor?
To stand for election on a parish council, you must:

  • be a UK or commonwealth citizen, or;

  • be a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, or;

  • be a citizen of another Member state of the European Union;

  • be a least 18 years old.

To be eligible to stand for an election for a particular parish, you must:

  • be an elector of the parish, or;

  • for the whole of the previous 12 months have occupied (as owner or tenant) land or other premises in the parish, or;

  • during the previous 12 months have worked in the parish (as your principal or only place of work), or;

  • for the whole of the previous 12 months lived in the parish or within three miles of the parish boundary.

You don’t have to be connected to a political party.

If you do become a parish councillor you will have to sign up to the Code of Conduct.

What powers do parish councils have?
They have a wide range of powers which essentially related to local matters, such as looking after community buildings, open space, allotments, play areas, bus shelters, car parks and much more.  The council also has the power to raise money through taxation, the precept.  The precept is the parish council’s share of the council tax.  The precept demand goes to the billing authority, the district council, which collects the tax for the parish council.

Parish Duties – Leigh Parish Council meets at Leigh Cricket Pavilion on the 3rd Monday of a month in the evening from 7:30pm (apart from August). There are currently 2 vacancies which means that new councillors if suitable, can be co-opted on without election.

Don’t take our word for it! The best way to find out what it’s like to be a parish councillor is to talk to someone who’s doing it now.  Come along to a parish council meeting, or speak to one of our councillors and find out what they think of the job.

If you contact the clerk on leighparishcouncil@gmail.com they will put you in touch.

Community Infrastructure Levy at Leigh

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

The Community Infrastructure Levy (or CIL for short) is the district councils collect financial contributions from developers to help pay for new and improved infrastructure. It is calculated on a pounds (£) per square metre basis of new development. The levy replaces financial contributions historically made through section 106 agreements. Section 106 agreements will continue to be used for
certain site-specific infrastructure.

What can CiL be spent on?

Money raised can be spent on anything that deals areas online. with the demands that development places on the area, such as:

 transport infrastructure
 open spaces
 educational facilities
 medical facilities
 sporting and other recreational facilities
 social and community facilities
 affordable housing
 preparation of a neighbourhood plan

Parish councils should work closely with neighbouring parishes and us (the district council) to agree on
infrastructure spending priorities.

Join us at the November Parish Council meeting to hear and share options for the current funds available to the village.

Edward (Ted) Brain – Sad News

It is with sadness that we report the news that  Ted Brain passed away last Wednesday 3rd May.  In his long time living in Leigh, Ted served on the parish council and for many years looked after The Spinney, the patch of woodland behind the recreation ground.  Our thoughts are with his wife Caryl and his family at this time.

Scam alert – Leigh Parish Business Directory

We have been alerted by a resident who received an email titled ‘Renew your listing in the Leigh Parish Business Directory’ from an email address which is Leigh Parish <service-support@parish.uk.  If you follow the renewal instructions you receive an email with an invoice for £19.

This appears to be a scam and in no way connected to the village website or the parish magazine, the Leigh Post.

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live.

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live.
The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger. On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the Emergency Alerts service.

 

It will be used to warn you in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding.

Emergency Alerts are sent to all compatible mobile phones within an area of risk. They don’t track your location, need your phone number, or collect personal data. Only the government and the emergency services will be able to send them. If you don’t have a mobile phone, you’ll still be kept informed through other channels.

 

If you get an Emergency Alert on your phone, you’ll hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to respond. You’ll be able to check an alert is genuine at gov.uk/alerts

If you receive an alert, read the alert carefully and follow the instructions.

 

You can opt out of receiving emergency alerts; for more information on how to opt out please go to gov.uk/alerts

 

To find out more about Emergency Alerts, visit gov.uk/alerts

 

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Leigh Village King Charles III Coronation Celebrations

Dear Resident,

The Parish Council have delegated a group of volunteers to organise events during the Coronation weekend 6-8 May 2023. There are two principal events happening which we hope that people will get involved with.

The first event in accordance with the Kings Coronation plans is the big lunch which is being held throughout the country. Leigh village will have their own lunch on the village green opposite the Plough Pub from 1200 onwards on the 7 May. It is essentially a picnic with a prize for the most elaborate and decorative table or picnic blanket. An information flyer will be posted to all dwellings and a contact email address leighbiglunch@gmail.com has been set up for your responses or questions.

The second event will be the big help out in accordance with the Kings wishes. This will be on Monday 8 May 2023 and again a flyer will be distributed detailing what is happening and how you can get involved. The email contact is leighbighelpout@gmail.com

There are alternative methods of contact on the flyers.

We look forward to seeing you all during that weekend.

Leigh Coronation Committee
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