Category: Community

31st August 2018

A Memorial bench was unveiled in Littleton Recreation Ground on Friday afternoon in honour of Alan Brookes who was a very active member of the village community and had been the chairman of the Littleton and Harestock Show Committee.

Family and friends of Alan gathered to celebrate the dedication of the bench in his memory. The oak bench was purchased by Littleton and Harestock Parish Council from the charitable funds awarded to it by the Show Committee from the proceeds of the show in 2017. The engraving of the various names by which Alan was known – Alan, Dad & Granfa – was chosen by his family, and placed beneath a plaque from the Parish Council and the Show Committee.

The bench, which has been placed in view of the cricket pitch in the recreation ground, will serve as a lasting tribute to Alan who lived in Littleton. He loved this open space as well as the many community activities hosted here.

The event took place on a pleasant sunny afternoon on the eve of this year’s show, attended by his widow Rose, his children and grandchildren, some of his nieces and nephews, and many of his friends.

The current chairman of the Show Committee Tony Ormston opened proceedings with a welcome and warm words about Alan’s immense contribution to the show over the years. Mrs Brookes replied, thanking all concerned for the beautiful bench. Patrick Cunningham, representing the Parish Council, thanked everyone for attending and guests were invited to tea in the pavilion.

This is the time of year when we need to think about the state of Hampshire’s land drainage network. As the rain begins in earnest and leaves begin to fall, all riparian owners (those who have watercourses on or bordering their properties) across Hampshire, and beyond, should be looking at the state of their drainage ditches, pipes, culverts and other watercourses to ensure there is unobstructed conveyance of rain water and a reduced risk of localised flooding.

Please find attached a poster detailing what responsibilities riparian owners have and guidance on how to undertake this maintenance to reduce flooding from surface water after a rain event.

If you have any further enquiries regarding this or any other areas of flood risk management, please visit our website at https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/environment/flooding

APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR CLERK/RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER

Littleton & Harestock is a medium size Parish with 11 councillors who meet on the first Monday of every month. We are looking for someone with excellent administration and communication skills, computer literate, an understanding and respect for the responsibilities of a Parish Council, and experience of budget control and monitoring, to fill the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Ideally applicants will hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CilCA) or be working towards this qualification. The range of Parish Clerk duties include: • Organising and attending evening council meetings • Drafting and circulating the agenda • Taking and producing minutes of meetings • Monitoring and (when required) completing the identified actions and decisions of the Council, • Dealing with all correspondence, including emails received. Financial responsibilities include • Preparing and producing monthly spreadsheet payment and receipt activity and bank reconciliation statements • Paying invoices in a timely manner (either via internet banking or cheque as required) • Advising Councillors on annual budget preparation • Producing all relevant financial documentation required for annual internal and external audit •Ensuring all transactions are completed in accordance with the Parish Council’s Financial Regulations. The post is part time 17.5 hours per week (subject to change), working from the Parish Office at Littleton, including attendance at once monthly evening meetings which are held in rotation between Littleton and Harestock. The successful candidate’s salary will be based on skills and experience, and will fall within RJC SCP grades 24 to 28, which is £22,401 to £25,463 full-time equivalent (equating to £11.61 to £13.20 per hour) on Scale SC2, depending on experience (Pro Rata).. The current Clerk is to leave the post by the 30 September 2018 and it is envisaged it would be advantageous to have a 2 – 3 week handover so a start date of 3 September 2018 would be ideal.

Applications in writing to the Chairman, Littleton & Harestock Parish Council, the Hall Way, Littleton, Winchester SO22 6QL Not by email.

Closing date for applications is 17 August.

The Parish Council is pleased to announce that it has had shelving built and installed inside the red telephone kiosk in Littleton so that it can be used as a free lending library for everyone.

We hope you make use of this to donate and exchange books.

Please visit the link for full details:

https://winchester.citizenspace.com/policy/community-governance-review-littleton-harestock/