PARISH NEWS
LIBRARY CONSULTATION - Springfield Parish Council is in discussion with Essex County Council to extend the Springfield Parish Centre in St. Augustine's Way, to provide a library and youth facility.
Residents' views are being sought about this proposal at two public consultation days to be held on Wednesday 21 October 2009 at the Church of Our Saviour Hall Chelmer Village between 9.30am and 12.30pm and on Monday 26 October at Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustine's Way between 3.00pm and 7.00pm.
In addition, a consultation leaflet and questionnaire will be circulated to all households within the Parish on 16/17 October, and the questionnaire can also be completed online at www.engageessex.org.uk. The deadline for responses is 2 November 2009.
Come along - give us your views and thoughts on the project
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COUNCILLOR SURGERIES The Parish Council has arranged two surgeries where residents can meet with Councillors to discuss issues of local interest such as proposals for future development in the north of the Parish and the provision of a library for Springfield. Also present will be Springfield's Police Community Support Officer, Susan Morgan, who will answer questions relating to the policing of the Parish. The surgeries will take place on Monday 2 November 2009 and Monday 11 January 2010 from 7.00pm at Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustine's Way, CM1 6GX. For further details and an appointment, please contact Councillor Shelley Lagrue-Farrant on 01245 (353795) _________________
S.T.A.R. 2008 was a great success, with four schools producing a high standard of students to take part in the annual competition.
Alicia Rooney of Chelmsford County High School, with a performance of It's Got to be Perfect, was the succesful student in 2008.
Details are now in local schools about the 2009 competition. The competition is open to all young people between the ages of 11 to 18 years. Finals night will take place on 28th November 2009 at the Parish Centre.
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At the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 18th May 2009 Councillor Paul Hutchinson was elected Chairman 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
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POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER - our Parish Community Support Officer - is Susan Morgan - if you are experiencing 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.
