WORLD WAR 1 VIGIL
Thorne-Moorends Town Council and the Royal British Legion are organising a Candlelit Vigil on Monday 4th August to mark the start of the First World War and to recognise the sacrifices made by the local community. The Vigil will start at 10pm, and will include a formal service and an opportunity to float a memorial candle on the Pond.
People will be requested to make a minimum £1 donation to RBL/ SSAFA for the programme, candle and floating lantern which can be reserved in advance through the Town Council for collection on the night. 150 floating lanterns are available.
The attached poster gives some additional information.
Thorne-Moorends Town Council and the Royal British Legion are organising a Candlelit Vigil on Monday 4th August to mark the start of the First World War and to recognise the sacrifices made by the local community. The Vigil will start at 10pm, and will include a formal service and an opportunity to float a memorial candle on the Pond.
People will be requested to make a minimum £1 donation to RBL/ SSAFA for the programme, candle and floating lantern which can be reserved in advance through the Town Council for collection on the night. 150 floating lanterns are available.
The attached poster gives some additional information.
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
NEW MAYOR FOR THORNE AND MOORENDS
At the Annual Thorne-Moorends Town Council meeting, Cllr Rachel Durant was elected as the Town Mayor for 2014-15, with Cllr Ron Powell as Deputy Town Mayor.
Cllr Rachel Durant said “I feel privileged to have been elected by fellow Councillors into this role. I would also like to commend the excellent work by my predecessor Cllr George Derx.”
At the same meeting Cllr Ron Powell was elected as Council Leader, with Cllr Mark Houlbrook as Deputy leader.
Cllr Rachel Durant said “I feel privileged to have been elected by fellow Councillors into this role. I would also like to commend the excellent work by my predecessor Cllr George Derx.”
At the same meeting Cllr Ron Powell was elected as Council Leader, with Cllr Mark Houlbrook as Deputy leader.
THORNE AND MOORENDS BACK TOGETHER? ELECTORAL COMMISSION LISTENS TO THE TOWN COUNCIL
The Local Government Boundary Commission have published their recommendations for new wards in Doncaster MBC for the May 2015 elections which follows an earlier decision to reduce the number of Councillors to 54. Despite alternative proposals (including by Doncaster MBC), the Commission are recommended the creation of a 3 Member Thorne and Moorends Ward to replace the current split arrangements.
Their comments on Thorne and Moorends are:
“Thorne-Moorends Town Council made a submission arguing that a three-member ward comprising the settlements of Thorne and Moorends reflected community identities and provided for good levels of electoral equality. This was also proposed by the Liberal Democrat Group.
The Members of Parliament for Doncaster argued that Thorne was a unique market town and as such would be best suited to a two-member ward, with Moorends included in a ward with parishes to its west.
Having visited the area, we are persuaded by Thorne-Moorends Town Council’s submission. We also note, as stated in paragraph 79, the poor road links between Moorends and parishes to its west. We are therefore adopting this ward as part of our draft recommendations.”
This recommendation is now subject to further consultation which will take place up to 12th August 2014.
Council Leader Mark Houlbrook said “The Council has received strong feedback from the local community that they want to see Thorne and Moorends back together as a single Ward. It is pleasing that the Commission has responded to local interests and taken notice of the Town Council Submission.
The Town Council will be confirming its view which has been reinforced by comments received during the Neighbourhood Plan consultation. The Council would encourage submissions by other groups and organisations who operate in Thorne and Moorends to confirm the local views.
Their comments on Thorne and Moorends are:
“Thorne-Moorends Town Council made a submission arguing that a three-member ward comprising the settlements of Thorne and Moorends reflected community identities and provided for good levels of electoral equality. This was also proposed by the Liberal Democrat Group.
The Members of Parliament for Doncaster argued that Thorne was a unique market town and as such would be best suited to a two-member ward, with Moorends included in a ward with parishes to its west.
Having visited the area, we are persuaded by Thorne-Moorends Town Council’s submission. We also note, as stated in paragraph 79, the poor road links between Moorends and parishes to its west. We are therefore adopting this ward as part of our draft recommendations.”
This recommendation is now subject to further consultation which will take place up to 12th August 2014.
Council Leader Mark Houlbrook said “The Council has received strong feedback from the local community that they want to see Thorne and Moorends back together as a single Ward. It is pleasing that the Commission has responded to local interests and taken notice of the Town Council Submission.
The Town Council will be confirming its view which has been reinforced by comments received during the Neighbourhood Plan consultation. The Council would encourage submissions by other groups and organisations who operate in Thorne and Moorends to confirm the local views.
TWEEN BRIDGE WIND FARM COMMUNITY GRANTS
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/
WORK TO START ON THE MEMORIAL PARK WALLED GARDEN
Work will start on Monday 6th June on the scheme to refurbish the Walled Garden in the Memorial Park, Thorne. The whole site is being remodelled with the removal of the existing raised beds and replacement with ornamental trees, grassed areas with spring bulbs, a new circular pathway, climbing plants to mask the rear wall and fence, and a number of seats. The existing wall will be reduced in height so that the area is visible from the rest of the Park.
Chair of Planning and Amenities Committee, Susan Durant said “This has been a sadly neglected part of the Park, hidden from view. The approved scheme opens up the space, but provides a separate area suitable for quiet contemplation which complements the rest of the Park.”
Brambledown Landscapes have been appointed to carry out the work. The works will be completed in around 5 weeks.
Chair of Planning and Amenities Committee, Susan Durant said “This has been a sadly neglected part of the Park, hidden from view. The approved scheme opens up the space, but provides a separate area suitable for quiet contemplation which complements the rest of the Park.”
Brambledown Landscapes have been appointed to carry out the work. The works will be completed in around 5 weeks.
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.
| minutes.docx |
Thorne-Moorends Town Council Annual Report
| Annual Report 2013/14 |
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