Roughlee Parish Council
Storm Bert, Power generator, Wall tiles, Seniors' Christmas Lunch...
Storm Bert has just passed us as I write this and compared to some parts of the country we have got off very lightly. The snow and ice that preceded him did cause its usual problems on Blacko Bar Road and rest assured that we are once again making a nuisance of ourselves with the relevant authorities. The flooding outside of the Bay Horse Pub struck again with its associated problems, regarding this one, we are in contact with the Environmental Protection Team at Pendle Council to try to exert some more additional pressure on United Utilities. Both of these problems are not easily resolvable, so please if you can be patient with us, after all we are just a messenger in the process.
On a similar vein, we had Storm Arwen in November 2021, this event made grant monies available to communities to purchase generators, this the village centre committee did, and I am please to announce that we now have one commissioned and working at the village centre. This means that we have the facility to keep people warm and dry with the ability to eat warm food and drinks in longer periods without power. Well done to all involved for making this happen.
We are also continuing with a joint project with the School and Pendle Pottery Studio to replace the wall tiles opposite the school (where the bus stops). The ideal plan would be for the school children to design and make the tiles/plaques.
At our parish council meeting, PCSO Alan asked us to request that joggers and dog walkers wear reflective bands during the dark mornings and evenings. They are almost impossible to see otherwise and there have been a few near accidents in Roughlee. Please take extra care.
The more astute of you might have seen the newly repaired information lectern on the river bank opposite Dam Head, thanks for this must go to Andre Smale.
By the time that you have read this, the catering team for the Seniors Christmas Lunch will have done the shopping and may even been bashing spuds, stuffing turkey and peeling veg. Don’t forget it’s Thursday 5th Dec and that we cannot accept “walk-ins” on the day. If you haven’t had an invite and you qualify please let us know by noon on the 2nd.
Finally, I would like to take the opportunity to wish you all: “A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR”
Next meeting 6th January 2025