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and on the notice boards to consult with residents on recreation requirements.
It was resolved to approve the recommendations of the working party.
PARKING IN THE VILLAGE CENTRE
A response from LCC regarding returning
the parking to its original parallel parking arrangement at The Bank was read to the meeting,including a recommendation from Highway Forum Members. It was resolved to continue with the request to return to the original parallel parking and to arrange a site meeting to discuss the removal of the kerb.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Planning Committee Chairman gave her report.
REPORT AND TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES WORKING PARTY. a. Budget
Update/review budget 2015/16 – It was noted that there is an over spend on the Printing/Stationery budgetary provision, this is due to the purchase of a cemetery book and minutes book.
b. Financial Regulations - It was recommended to amend Financial Regulation 6.20 to replenish the petty cash float on a weekly basis as required. It was recommended to amend Financial Regulation 2.2 for the Chairman of the working party to sign the re-conciliations and original bank statements (or similar documents) on a quarterly basis .It was recommended to remove the paragraph under
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2.2 regarding a member verifying the bank re- conciliations quarterly: this function is performed by the internal auditor annually.
c. Matters arising for information purposes – It was noted that the Internal Auditor has increased his fees from £750 to £800; it was recommended to continue with the appointment.
d. Staff Matters - It was recommended to issue
a standard letter advising casual bar staff that salaries will be paid directly into their bank accounts with effect from 1st April 2016 and
that new staff will not be paid until the required documentation has been received.
It was resolved to approve the recommendations of the working party.
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HOSPITAL
FOR WILDLIFE
The Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital was founded in 1994, by Mrs Angela Downham after she recognised that there were no facilities in Leicestershire catering for wildlife casualties. All too often animals are left alone to die in pain, so Angela decided that she had to do something to help alleviate their pain and suffering so she began by setting up a rescue centre in her back garden. As the general public, local vets and the RSPCA became aware of her willingness to care for injured animals, casualties began to flood into the Downham’s home.
By 1997 it was obvious that larger facilities were needed and a site was found to re-locate the hospital. In addition a fund was set-up, “The Bricks Appeal” to raise money to purchase land and build a fully equipped Educational Wildlife Hospital. Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital became a registered charity in January 2000.In 2005 the hospital was granted permission to erect a purpose built facility and education centre on Fleckney Road, Kibworth, Leicestershire. Three acres of land were purchased and work was started to construct the fully equipped hospital to deal with any emergency, having full veterinary capabilities and an intensive care unit. All animals are housed according to species and individual needs. Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital is committed to education, and now includes an education area where local schools, volunteers and other interested parties
At this present time we have over 100
APRIL 2016
overwintering hedgehogs that are too small to go into hibernation because they were late babies,and are consuming over 350 cans of meat per week so imagine how many tins of meat that would be over a 5 month period along with the many Kilos of dried meal worms that are also consumed. So in order to help us feed these hungry hedgehogs we are holding a Barn Dance in Countesthorpe Village Hall on Friday 15th April from 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets cost £11 each to be paid in advance and will include a ploughman’s supper (vegetarian and special diets can be catered for but must be ordered with your tickets) which can be ordered from Ann 2881395 or email aliceann. kemp44@yahoo.co.uk. We will also be doing a raffle on the night.
We also hold regular coffee mornings with table top sales, on the 2nd Saturday of every month in Kibworth Village Hall from 10am to 1pm
WALK VOLUNTEERS
Ladies, if you’re walking the Twilight Walk this year, then don’t leave the men in your life at home, instead, encourage them to volunteer.
LOROS Hospice are desperate to secure around 40 more volunteers for this year’s event, which is taking place on Saturday 9th April.
From those helping to set up on the evening, to those wanting to marshal the actual route, there really is a job for everyone.
The event, which is being hosted by Gem 106 presenter Jennie Longdon, begins at 7.30pm, starting and ending at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium.
The route will snake through the city centre, through Jubilee Square, past the High Cross Shopping Centre, Town Hall and Victoria Park.
“Why not come along and support LOROS yourself, by sparing a few hours and lending a hand on the evening.” Hollyoaks star and LOROS Ambassador Charlie Clapham will be Prince Charming on the night, which has a fairy-tale princess theme.
If you would like to volunteer at this year’s LOROS Twilight Walk call: (0116) 231 8431/2 or email: eventvolunteers@ loros.co.uk
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