Parish Precept

            At the January meeting of the Parish Council the Council resolved to set a precept of £21,000 for the financial year 2009 – 2010, which is once again some £5000 less than anticipated expenditure, once grant allocations are taken into account. Shortfall for grants will be taken from reserves.

Cemetery and Orchard Grass Cutting

            The Council has again resolved to extend its grass cutting contract with T & D Contractors, Crigglestone.

Parish Council Grants

            The Council has approved the following grants for the financial year 2009-2010:

Cawthorne Brass Band - £1500 funding towards building costs for the new secure store room.

Cawthorne Churches- upto £250 towards the annual calendar of events.

Cawthorne Village Christmas tree, lights, electricity etc – upto £150.        

Cawthorne Village Hall - £2500 towards maintenance costs.

Royal British Legion - £30 donation for annual Poppy Wreath.

Penistone Paramount Cinema - £100 towards maintenance costs.

Cawthorne Recreation Ground Trust-to carry forward £1000 agreed for this financial year, and to grant a further £1000, making a total of £2000, towards hedge laying.

Cawthorne Football Club-£500 towards the purchase of kit and ground maintenance equipment.

Yorkshire in Bloom Group-entry and associated costs upto a limit of £160.

The Council has further funds available for grants to bona fide village organisations during the financial year 2009 – 2010. For further information please contact the Parish Clerk on the number below. A small sum is still available for grants for the year ending 31^st March 2009.

Dog Fouling

            There is still a lot of dog fouling in the centre of the village, particularly along Darton Road, and Lower Collier Fold. Dog owners/walkers are reminded that apart from being socially unacceptable, it is an offence to permit dogs to foul in public places.

Graves in Cawthorne Cemetery

            Recently a number of graves in the cemetery have sunk. The Parish Council has topped these up; however parishioners are reminded that once a grave has been purchased it is the responsibility of the purchasers to maintain the grave.

Next Meeting of the Parish Council

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 5^th February 2009, at 7.40 pm, in the Moxon Room, Village Hall. All parishioners are welcome, and are encouraged to attend at 7.30 pm.

F. Johnston, Clerk to the Council.                                        Telephone: 01226 765569.

9^th January 2009                                                                     E mail: cawthorneparishclerk@msn.com