PARISH NEWS
S.T.A.R. 2008 (Star Talent Awards & Recognition) coming soon. Look out for details in your school. If you would like to compete in this years parish council talent award for young people look out for information at school. Open to all young people between the ages of 11 to 18 years. Finals night will take place on 22nd November 2008 at the Parish Centre.
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Summer Play Schemes - FREE - funded by the Parish Council (no need to book - turn up on the day)
Week 4th to 8th August - Chancellor Park School
sessions at 10.30 to 12.30 p.m and 1.45 to 3.45 p.m.
Week 11th to 15th August - Parish Centre
sessions at 10.30 to 12.30 p.m and 1.45 to 3.45 p.m.
The above schemes are for children up to 11 years of age, children under 5 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Staff running the scheme are not responsbile for ensuring the children stay on site
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The Parish Council's year end accounts for 2007 /08 have now been approved by councillors and submitted to the external auditor for their approval.
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At the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 19th May 2008 Councillor Paul Hutchinson was elected Chariman for the forthcoming year. Councillor Pam Lane was elected Vice-Chairman of the Council.
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QUALITY STATUS - Springfield Parish Council is proud to announce that it has been awarded "Quality Status". To achieve this award the council has proven that it has reached a national standard of required performance. Including being consultative and engaged with its community.
Cllr Hutchinson receiving the award
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND - The Parish Council are delighted with a recent award of £8,000 from the Essex County Council, Youth Opportunites Fund. Young people of Springfield submitted a successful bid to the fund. The funding will assist the annual Star Talent And Recognition (STAR) Award run by the Parish Council for local young people.
Pictured above receiving the award, left to right: Jonathon Thompson, Susan Sullivan, Robert Jerome, Craig Brown and Christine Chester.
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LIBRARY SITE - Essex County Council were unfortunately unsuccessful in their bid to obtain funding from the 'big lottery fund' for a library in Springfield. The Parish Council were enormously disappointed to hear this news. Members of the Parish Council have agreed that negotiations with the County Council regarding a library for the parish should continue and enquiries are being made to them about this.
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POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER - our Parish Community Support Officer - is Susan Morgan - if you are suffering any problems which you feel Susan could help you with please do let either Susan or staff at the Parish Council know (01245 466313) and we will request the support officer calls on you to try and help sort out any difficulties or problems you are having.
