WALLED GARDEN OFFICIAL OPENING
The walled garden at Thorne Memorial Park was officially opened by Town Mayor Cllr Rachel Durant on 20th January following its £63,000 refurbishment (see photos below). Doncaster Mayor, Ros Jones, Town Councillors, Friends of Thorne Park, and members of the local community were also in attendance.
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CANCELLATION OF TESCO DEVELOPMENT AT CAPITOL PARK
The Council have received the following from Tesco:
"I wanted to write to update you on our planned new store on Omega Boulevard in Thorne.
As you will have read in the media, our performance as a business has fallen significantly short of where we would want it to be. As a result the financial resources we have available for new investment are severely constrained and we have had to critically review all current and future investment decisions.
Our absolute imperative has to be to protect the future of our business for the c. 300,000 colleagues we employ in communities all over the UK. In recent weeks we have had to face up to some very tough decisions which affect many hard-working people. We don't do that lightly and so it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing today that we are unable to proceed with 49 new planned store developments across the country, including our planned store in Thorne.
We are very sorry that we have not been able to deliver the investment that we intended. We know this news will be a real disappointment to many people in your community and we are extremely grateful for the support we have received for our plans."
Following the cancellation of the this project, Thorne-Moorends Town Council is keen to work with Tesco to secure an alternative proposal for the Omega Boulevard site.
Council Leader Cllr Ron Powell said “With rapid progress being made on other developments on this site it is important that an alternative scheme is developed quickly for the supermarket site so that new jobs and amenities can be brought to Thorne. Development options which complement other parts of Thorne will also be considered as part of the next phase of the Neighbourhood Plan.”
"I wanted to write to update you on our planned new store on Omega Boulevard in Thorne.
As you will have read in the media, our performance as a business has fallen significantly short of where we would want it to be. As a result the financial resources we have available for new investment are severely constrained and we have had to critically review all current and future investment decisions.
Our absolute imperative has to be to protect the future of our business for the c. 300,000 colleagues we employ in communities all over the UK. In recent weeks we have had to face up to some very tough decisions which affect many hard-working people. We don't do that lightly and so it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing today that we are unable to proceed with 49 new planned store developments across the country, including our planned store in Thorne.
We are very sorry that we have not been able to deliver the investment that we intended. We know this news will be a real disappointment to many people in your community and we are extremely grateful for the support we have received for our plans."
Following the cancellation of the this project, Thorne-Moorends Town Council is keen to work with Tesco to secure an alternative proposal for the Omega Boulevard site.
Council Leader Cllr Ron Powell said “With rapid progress being made on other developments on this site it is important that an alternative scheme is developed quickly for the supermarket site so that new jobs and amenities can be brought to Thorne. Development options which complement other parts of Thorne will also be considered as part of the next phase of the Neighbourhood Plan.”
TWEEN BRIDGE WIND FARM COMMUNITY GRANTS
South Yorkshire Community Foundation have provided information regarding the EoN Tween Bridge Windfarm Grants approved to date. There are included in the document below.
New grant applications would be welcomed. Further information regarding criteria and elegibility are on:
http://sycf.org.uk/apply_for_a_grant/tween_bridge_wind_farm_community_benefits_fund/
New grant applications would be welcomed. Further information regarding criteria and elegibility are on:
http://sycf.org.uk/apply_for_a_grant/tween_bridge_wind_farm_community_benefits_fund/
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MORE CHANCE TO GIVE YOUR VIEWS ON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Residents are being given longer to give their views on the current Neighbourhood Plan consultation with the deadline for return of forms being extended to Monday 2nd February.
The consultation is seeking views from the residents of Thorne and Moorends on the main issues that the Plan expects to cover, including the Thorne Town Centre, sports and community facilities, housing and employment.
More details regarding the consultation are available on the Neighbourhood Plan website www.tmplan.org. A copy of the consultation document is also available at the Town Council Offices and in libraries.
The consultation is seeking views from the residents of Thorne and Moorends on the main issues that the Plan expects to cover, including the Thorne Town Centre, sports and community facilities, housing and employment.
More details regarding the consultation are available on the Neighbourhood Plan website www.tmplan.org. A copy of the consultation document is also available at the Town Council Offices and in libraries.
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MOORENDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT A HUGE SUCCESS
The 2014 Moorends Christmas Concert at the Community Centre has proved popular with tickets sold out well before the event. Lucky ticket holders were able to enjoy professional festive entertainment; Tony and Ashley and Theatre performance Company Rationale. They also enjoyed a 2 course supper and it wouldn’t be Christmas without the ever festive mince pies that were kindly donated by Sainsbury’s.
Through ticket sales, sponsorship a raffle, and funding from the Town Council the event has raised around £1,100 for the Mayor’s chosen charity, Leukaemia CARE UK.
Town Mayor, Rachel Durant said “I am delighted with the support we have received for this event which provided quality entertainment for local people in Moorends, and helped raise funds for a good cause. Huge thanks must be given to the people who helped make this a great success – the table sponsors who were Costain, John Hill Associates, Murvic Builders, Cockin Electrical, and Willow Land Management – the raffle contributors who were P Walker Butchers, Thorne, Sprinkles, Thorne, and Sweet Deals in Doncaster and various Town councillors. A special mention to L.Amour Special Events who kindly volunteered their services and stock to enable us to add the extra festive finishing touches that helped make the evening that little bit more magical. . A massive thanks to the volunteers who helped transform the Community Centre into a festive wonderland.”
HEALTH AND SAFETY - STATEMENT BY THE TOWN CLERK
I have been advised that information has been circulated on Social Media which claims that the Town Council does not take its Health and Safety responsibilities seriously, and that there are no Fire Risk Assessments which cover the Council buildings.
This information is untrue as these Risk Assessments, together with other Health and Safety reports and inspections have been completed. All issues identified are also addressed. If any resident is concerned this information is available for inspection at the Council Offices.
Jeremy Sherlock – Town Clerk
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - CALL FOR SITES
Following the recent withdrawal of the DMBC Sites and Policies Plan, the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group has decided that Site Allocations will be included the Draft Plan when it is produced next year. The Working Group will obtain information on potential sites through the recent “Call for Sites” issued by Doncaster MBC for their Local Plan production. Any landowner or developer who would like their site to be considered as part of this process should submit a form which is available on the Doncaster MBC website through the link below.
Doncaster MBC will ask whether owners/ developers are happy to have the information forwarded to the Neighbourhood Plan team.
Direct discussions with developer/ landowners with an interest in sites in Thorne and Moorends would also be welcomed. This will be led by the Town Clerk, Jeremy Sherlock who can be contacted on 01405 818015 (jeremy@thorne-moorends.gov.uk).
Further information on the Neighbourhood Plan is available on the dedicated Website www.tmplan.org.
Doncaster MBC will ask whether owners/ developers are happy to have the information forwarded to the Neighbourhood Plan team.
Direct discussions with developer/ landowners with an interest in sites in Thorne and Moorends would also be welcomed. This will be led by the Town Clerk, Jeremy Sherlock who can be contacted on 01405 818015 (jeremy@thorne-moorends.gov.uk).
Further information on the Neighbourhood Plan is available on the dedicated Website www.tmplan.org.
THORNE CEMETERY - NEW OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES
Please note that from Monday 23rd June 2014 new opening and closing times will be introduced for Thorne Cemetery. This is in accordance with daylight saving times as follows:
23rd June 2014 to 25th October 2014 Open: 8.00am Close: 8.00pm
26th October 2014 to 30th March 2014 Open: 8.00am Close: 4.00pm
23rd June 2014 to 25th October 2014 Open: 8.00am Close: 8.00pm
26th October 2014 to 30th March 2014 Open: 8.00am Close: 4.00pm
The link below provides details of the Tween Bridge grants that are available form community organisations.
http://sycf.org.uk/apply_for_a_grant/tween_bridge_wind_farm_community_benefits_fund/
http://sycf.org.uk/apply_for_a_grant/tween_bridge_wind_farm_community_benefits_fund/
ANNUAL ELECTORS MEETING
The Annual Elector’s Meeting for Thorne and Moorends was held on Wednesday 28th May 2014. The draft minutes are included below.
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Thorne-Moorends Town Council Annual Report
| Annual Report 2013/14 |
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