News
This page highlights some informal snippets of information about things happening in the Parish, or of possible interest to parishioners. Local organisations who would like a notice of a village event or requests for volunteers etc. should email the Clerk in the first instance (no commercial events).
Vacancy for Councillor
Since Cllr Sellers resigned in December, a vacancy for a co-opted Councillor has become available. Anyone interested should contact a Councillor or the Clerk for more information, and can attend a meeting to see some of what’s involved. You can also read a bit more about what councillors do here.
Stafford Mount
The Council realises that this garden is under-used presently, and welcomes suggestions on how the space could be best used, before spending any money on refurbishment or alteration. Please give your ideas to a Councillor or the Clerk.
Walk this Way
The new programme of walks for health is now published; including one in Uplyme on Good Friday. Download the programme here (PDF file).
Road Closure
Bridge St/Church St in Lyme Regis is closed for 8 weeks (Jan-Feb). Bus Service 31/X53 will be diverted as follows: from Tuesday 3 January 2012 - Friday 2 March 2012, services X53 and 31 are diverted at Charmouth roundabout via A35, Hunter's Lodge, Uplyme and Lyme Regis. A temporary bus stop will be situated at the entrance of Langmoor Gardens (just beyond the cinema), for both directions.
Side waste
EDDC's temporary amnesty on side waste (extra rubbish that won't fit in your wheelie bin/gull sack and recycling bin/food caddy) has now ended. You can no longer leave side waste for collection. So, please ensure you don't leave extra rubbish out for vermin to explore! Such waste will need to be recycled if possible, or otherwise taken to the tip. Call 01395 517559 if you have problems.
Have your say on school admissions and transport
Devon Councty Council welcomes comments on its admissions and trasport polices from interested parties: please visit this web page for more information.
Getting ready for bad weather
4 extra salt bins have been ordered for Uplyme, but are still not here yet. Cllr Andy Turner and his volunteers in the parish Snow Warden scheme have been trained and will be carrying out snow clearance work on the most-used minor roads in the parish, should we be unlucky this winter. The main road network is salted and cleared by the County Council or the Highways Agency, as shown on this map. (PDF file).
Parish handymen
The Council is looking for expressions of interest from local tradesmen who would be willing to do odd jobs around the parish: mending footpath signs, erecting fences, minor repairs to walls, bus shelters, paving etc. If you would like to be considered, please contact the Clerk. Applicants will be expected to have their own insurance and submit proper invoices for payment.
Your local NHS Trust is changing
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is consulting on its plans to become an NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust manages services across Devon including community hospitals in East Devon and a wide range of adult community health and social care services.
For more information, www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk, contactus@ndevon.swest.nhs.uk, or call 01271 313 971.
Have your say on recreation facilities
EDDC is holding a consultation on what residents feel are the best ways to improve open spaces in the area (sports, play, walking, parks etc.): visit their web site to do the survey.
Playground news
Contrary to some suggestions, the playground has not been vandalised! Flood relief works are due to take place as soon as the ground dries up, which will necessitate the digging of a ditch along the back of the playground. Play equipment and a bench have been removed so they do not get damaged. During the works, the playground will be temporarily closed for safety reasons.
Highways, traffic or parking problems?
Mr Brian Hoare, who is reponsible for roads in the parish, has asked me to remind you that he holds a weekly surgery in the Old Courtyard above the Arts Cafe in Church St, Axminster every Thursday morning, from 9:30-12:30. You can call him on 01297 34025 during this time.
Uplyme Parish Plan
Uplyme's parish plan was drawn up in 2005, and is due to be revised. If you want to make suggestions, please let the Clerk or any Councillor have your ideas. Copies of the plan can be obtained from Cllr Whiting (tel. 444174). The Council is also hoping to recruit some volunteers to the Parish Plan Working Group, so if you have a few hours to spare, please consider taking this important opportunity to set the direction of future development and facilities in the village.
New start time for meetings from July
Council meetings now begin at 7:15 pm, and will be immediately adjourned for up to 15 minutes to allow members of the public to speak. This administrative change means that the meeting proper will no longer have to be held up until 7:30 if no-one wishes to raise anything.
Local community transport
Two local organisations can help with transport for shopping/outings and important appointments. Axe Valley Ring & Ride (01404 46520) and TRIP-CTA (01404 46529; find out more on their web site).