Precept Increase to Help Fund Renovations and Provide a Parish Council Reserve for Emergencies

18th of March, 2024

Precept Increase to Help Fund Renovations and Provide a Parish Council Reserve for Emergencies The P.C. owns and is responsible for the upkeep of The Green, The Recreation Park, and The War Memorial, as well as maintaining Out Lane Car Park which...

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Parish Council Staffing Costs Reduced in 2023-2024 by an Average. 52%

18th of March, 2024

Parish Council Staffing Costs Reduced in 2023-2024 by an Average. 52% The Parish Council has analysed and rationalised spending on staffing. We have  two employees : the Clerk and the Lengthsman ( carries out litter picking and oth...

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New Signage on The Recreation Park to help protect expensive fencing.

10th of March, 2024

There are many designated areas of the Recreation Park where ball games are happily  allowed eg the football pitch.  The Parish Council is extremely grateful to two Croston residents for kindly funding new signage to show where ball game...

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10 new complimentary trees planted on The Recreation Park by Croston volunteers.

3rd of March, 2024

The Parish Council sincerely thanks volunteers Neville N , Tim B and others for giving up their time to plant 10 young  trees on The Recreation Park. This is wonderful for biodiversity and also enhancing the attractiveness of this lovely ar...

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"These girls may not be able to get flood alerts, but ewe can!" Sign up at Gov. UK

3rd of March, 2024

Did you know , you can get Flood Alerts for the River Yarrow and River Douglas by signing up at Gov. Uk . It's quick and easy - see below.  In England, the Environment Agency provides 3 types of flood warning: flood alert – fl...

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