THE PARISH
INFORMATION FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL
March 2011
Cllr P. Turton 01427 717409
Cllr J. Turner 01427 717873
Cllr J. Rose 01427 719027
Cllr A. Green 01427 718712
Cllr A. Wood 01427 717694
Cllr A. Close 01427 718517
Cllr W Henson 01427 718203
Clerk 01427 718388
Parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Torksey
PLANNING
127174: The proposed siting of one 24.6 metre high wind turbine.
Grange Farm, Station Road, Torksey. LN1 2ES
VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR
There is currently, a vacancy on Torksey Parish Council, and the vacancy will be filled by co-option. Should there be
more than one candidate then Councillors will decide the appointment by a vote, or series of votes in order to obtain a
majority decision. To be considered for the post applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria.
1. They must be registered as a local government elector for the parish, and on the current Electoral Register.
2. Have, during the whole of the previous twelve months, occupied as tenant or owner, any land or other premises
in the Parish.
3. Have had his or her principle, or only, place of work in the Parish of Torksey for the previous twelve months.
4. Have resided either in the Parish of Torksey, or within three miles thereof during the previous twelve months.
Anyone wishing to be considered for the position of Councillor to the Parish of Torksey should contact the Clerk to the
Council, in writing, at the above address. Further information can be obtained by telephoning 01427 718388 and
leaving a message, or by appointment with the Clerk.
ST PETER’S CHURCH TORKSEY
Following an appeal for volunteers to help tidy the Church yard last Monday, 25th April, the Church received
a wonderful response. Over thirty volunteers arrived for 10.00am and set about removing a vast amount of
accumulated rubbish and unwanted vegetation. Graves and headstones are now seeing the light of day for the
first time in many years, and dead trees and plants, which did not survive the winter, have also been
removed. The moss which had attached itself to the church fabric was also cleared away along with any
weeds which had grown along the footpath around the church. The drains, taking away roof water, were also
thoroughly cleaned and the concrete pathways pressure washed. Last, but not least, two volunteers managed
to seal two large cracks in the tower roof, which have been letting water into the roof space and bell
chamber, causing a lot of damage to the roof timbers and the floor below. The recent fine weather had
allowed the roof to dry out and it was essential that this job was completed before more wet weather could
cause further damage. I have been careful not to name any particular individuals because the effort put in by
all who attended was exceptional. Some measure of the amount of work done can be gained if I tell you that
four small lorry loads of rubbish was taken away at the end of the day, enough rubbish to fill three large
skips. The Church graveyard is now completely transformed, and has to be seen to be believed! Grateful
thanks from the Parochial Church Council to all those who responded so positively, as a result of your efforts
the Church will look a real picture for the open days on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2011.
VILLAGE GREEN POND
The ground is now well dried out and Council is waiting to complete the final arrangements for battering to
take place. No demands for membership fees have been sent out thus far as the pond water level will need to
be kept low until after battering, when stocks will hopefully begin to recover. Until the Health and Safety
issues have been resolved it would seem wise not to issue new membership cards. Fishing can of course take
place at your own risk, and hopefully some news of your success will be gratefully received as a judge of the
number fish which have survived the winter.
Compiled and edited by Mr R. Pilgrim. Clerk to Torksey Parish Council.