Upper Poppleton Parish Council

Chairman's Report – 2nd April 2007

The Parish Council has carried out its duties efficiently and has always attempted to act in the interest of all the village.

During the year, Councillors Anne Hook and Liz Reese resigned and Councillor Vivien Crabb joined us. I would like to record my thanks to all my fellow councillors who give up their time to be of service to their village and community.

There is to be an election in May when a new Parish Council will be chosen. Prospective candidates are sorely needed and will be welcomed.

I would like to mention some of the Parish Council’s activities during the year

· The brick bus shelter on the green was replaced with a new transparent shelter and now belongs to the City Council

· The maypole was painted with the help of a grant from Yorventure

· Three Newsletters were produced and distributed

· Forty-five planning applications were dealt with

· The four village pumps were refurbished

· The introduction of yellow lines was successfully fought

The Parish Council also

· Agreed to stand guarantor for a part of a grant to refurbish All Saints Church Hall

· Is trying to improve the provision of parking at the railway station.

· Is organising a disabled parking bay in the car park near the White Horse Inn.

· Carried out a litter bin survey with the City of York Council. Many of the existing bins are to be replaced with more suitable ones

Finally, a thank you to our clerk, James Mackman, whose help and guidance through the year have been invaluable.

John Pannell