Author: Helen Chadwick
Allotment Legislation
Allotment holders and users please be aware that as from the 30thJune 2019 a ban on the outdoor use (i.e. on all allotments) of Metaldeyde slug pellets will be introduced by the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove.
Metaldeyde pellets can be legally sold for the following 6 months and legally usable for the following 12 months. Alternatives are available. After this time their use will become illegal.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:29 by Helen Chadwick
Update - Number 7 bus service
Following a recent meeting it has been reported that the number 7 bus service will remain pretty much unchanged for most of Shackerstone Parish parishioners. However, the early bus (7 AM from Measham) will be take off as it had 1 user and not every day.
The next bus, the 7.51 AM will now incorporate trips to outlying villages in the south and collect school children bound for Bosworth.The timetable... Read More »Posted: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:38 by Helen Chadwick
Parish Councillor vacancy
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a positive difference? Would you like to influence decisions that affect your community? You will need to attend Parish Council meetings held once a month and spend some extra time on areas of specialism or interest.
You must be aged 18 or over, an elector, and have been a resident or lived within 3 miles of the Parish, or had primary place of... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 19 May 2019 22:15 by Helen Chadwick
Parish Council meeting - 15 May 2019
A meeting of the parish council will take place at 7.00 PM on Wednesday 15th May at Congerstone village hall. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Posted: Wed, 08 May 2019 21:42 by Helen Chadwick
Election of Parish Councillors
Notice of uncontested election for Shackerstone Parish Council.
Posted: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:08 by Helen Chadwick
Notice of Election
An election of Parish Councillors for Shackerstone along with an election of Borough Councillors is due to take place on the 2 May 2019.
Posted: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:38 by Helen Chadwick
Parish Council meeting
The next parish council meeting will take place at 7.00 PM on Wednesday 27th March at Congerstone Village Hall. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Posted: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:53 by Helen Chadwick
Parish Council Election - 2 May 2019
Some of you may know that there is a Parish Council election every 4 years which coincides with the Borough Council election. However, there is only ever a contested election if there are more candidates than seats available.
Now is the chance for anyone who is interested in helping to continue the good work of the parish council by becoming a Parish Councillor. The process of getting nominated is simple... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:58 by Helen Chadwick
Defibrillator awareness training
Public Access Defibrillators are now operational in Congerstone, Barton in the Beans, Bilstone and Shackerstone. The equipment is there for anyone to use on someone in cardiac arrest. After a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillation reduces someone's chance of survival by 10 per cent. Hence in rural locations such as Shackerstone Parish having a Public... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 03 Mar 2019 23:09 by Helen Chadwick
Parish Council meeting
Just a reminder that the parish council meeting will take place at 7.00 PM on Wednesday 16th January at Shackerstone Village Hall.
Posted: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:01 by Helen Chadwick
