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MAY 2022 The content, accuracy and/or views expressed in any article or details incorporated in diaries of events in any issue of the Newsletter are not necessarily the responsibility of the producers of the Newsletter. Neither do they necessarily endorse any claims made. It is the responsibility of the reader to establish accuracy if they so wish. The Newsletter will not be acting as a letterbox for argument or dispute! Produced by Eric Hibbert - (Whaddon) hibberteric@yahoo.com
Friday 15th April - Good Friday Coffee Morning & Easter Egg Hunt
The Village Hall hosted an Easter gathering at the start of the long weekend - which proved to be a lovely
warm, Spring day. There were teas, coffees and hot cross buns on offer as well as Easter crafts for the
children. The Easter bunny had also made an appearance and left lots of eggs for the children (..and adults!)
to find! Vicki Smart
We were extremely lucky with the weather so were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful grounds of the hall.
An Easter Bunny?
Brookthorpe Village Hall News!
Nigel Bone our Secretary of 13 years retires from the Village Hall Trust
Nigel, a resident of Brookthorpe,
has been a resourceful and
proactive member the Trust for
many years, in fact since 2009 and
has played a crucial role in our well-
being and ongoing success. He has
been the principal link for bookings
and initial contact, liaising with
numerous organisations and
authorities and promoting evening
events as well as taking and
producing the minutes of regular
meetings.
His wife, Margaret, has also been
proactive over the years as a helper
whenever called upon. They will
both be greatly missed but I know
they will continue to take a great
interest in our future.
Thank you Nigel and Margaret,
from all the Trustees, its been a
pleasure working with you both
over the many years.
Eric Hibbert
Photo taken at their Golden Wedding Anniversary Party this year
Cotswold Homes Ltd set up
their Temporary Sales Office
in our Car Park
Cotswold Homes are building 19
homes on what was previously known
as Wynstones Drive.
The Sales office facility will remain at
the bottom of our car park for a period
of six to nine months, in return for
which the Village Hall, a Charity in its
own right, will receive a welcome
regular income during these
somewhat lean times and post Covid.
Eric Hibbert
Update from Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon Parish Council
The Parish Council held its ‘Annual Meeting of the Parish Council’ on the evening of Tuesday 3rd May 2022.
The main business related to the election of:
1. The Chairman: Councillor John Hendry was elected.
2. The Vice Chairman: Councillor Paul Gaze was elected.
● Councillors Rhodri Rhys and Dave Casper are the other two Councillors forming the Parish
Council.
● The Parish Council is still two Councillors short of its compliment! You will have seen from
previous editions of the ‘Missing Link’ that appeals have been made for individuals to
consider joining the Council and being able to contribute to your Community.
● The link below will take you to the Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon Parish Council website which
contains useful information.
Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon Parish Council, Gloucestershire (brookthorpewithwhaddon-pc.gov.uk)
● Since the February edition of the ‘Missing Link’ the Council has met and dealt with the usual
business of such things as Planning Applications, Highways matters and other issues
affecting the Community.
● The Parish Council has been active with matters such as the Stroud District Council ‘Local
Plan’ which is shortly due to come before the Government Inspector. A major issue affecting
the Community is a proposal (G2) in the Plan, that is proposing a development of 3000
houses, associated infrastructure and two schools. This site is proposed to meet the housing
needs of Gloucester City. (Stroud District already has sufficient sites identified to meet its
own housing forecasts).
● The Parish Council is funding a ‘Speed Monitoring’ initiative to cover Upton Lane and
Haresfield lane within the 30MPH zones.
The Annual Parish Meeting will be on
Tuesday 24th May 7.0 pm
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on
Tuesday 7th June 8.0 pm
Both at Brookthorpe Village Hall
Everyone Very Welcome!
Speak to Your Parish, District and County Counsillors!
Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon Parish Council
www.brookthorpewithwhaddon-pc.gov.uk
So why not engage with the Parish Council and help to make a difference to the community
and our rural setting. Parish Council Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month except for
January and August. Some meetings are short and some not so, depending on the matters to be
discussed. Meetings have resumed at Brookthorpe Village Hall and start at 8.0pm. Initial contact
details are shown below. It can be a rewarding experience! All meetings are open to the public.
Thank you
email Anne Szabo - clerk@brookthorpewithwhaddon-pc.gov.uk 01452 536940
THE ROLE OF PARISH COUNCILLORS The main role of
a Parish Councillor is to represent the views of all residents
within the Parish and to listen to, and understand, the views
and needs of different groups in the community (such as
young and older people). As a Councillor, there is a
responsibility to be well informed, especially about diverse
local views. Councillors cannot assume that they represent
the interests of electors without consulting them. Parish
Councillors are elected representatives, not volunteers or
employees, and serve for a four year term, unless co-opted
or elected in a bye-election when they serve until the next
election. They must apply the law and comply with the Parish
Council’s Code of Conduct. Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon
has 6 Parish Councillors, although at the present time
there are 2 vacancies. Councillors contribute to the work
of the Council by suggesting ideas, influencing policy,
engaging in constructive debate and by responding to the
needs and views of the community. Councillors comment
on proposals to ensure the best outcome and vote to enable
the Council to make decisions. Individual Parish Councillors
cannot make decisions on behalf of the Council, but they
can actively lead and engage with local projects. Parish
Councillors have no powers outside of the Council meeting.
Councillors from different backgrounds better represent the
whole community and possess different enthusiasms, skills,
attitudes and interests. Some Councillors work with ideas
while others are very practical. The Parish Council needs a
wide range of skills to work as a team. Occasionally there
will be a conflict of interest requiring sensitive judgement,
and the need to take difficult decisions in an open, honest
and reasoned way. Councillors are also required to act in
an ethical way and to declare an interest when necessary.
Yoga classes in the Village Hall have
returned! Tuesday 1.30 pm For info Call
Annet Richards-Binns
Tel: 07811 304684
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