A Finance Committee Meeting of Findern Parish Council will be held remotely at 7pm on Monday, 6 July 2020.

In accordance with the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020, The meeting will use Zoom Meetings software.

Residents of the Parish are welcome to attend the meeting but are unable to take part in the proceedings.

Please contact the Clerk at clerk@findernparishcouncil.org or telephone 07444 085807, to be given the link and password to access the meeting.

For the meeting’s Agenda click here.

The contractors Clark & Kent have completed the installation of the Findern pump track at the King George V Playing Field off Willington Road, Findern in record time and the track is now open to riders!

There are still some minor works to complete such as installation of white-lining on track and erection of permanent signage, and these will be completed over the next few weeks.

This has been a project that has taken some time to come to fruition, because of the need to apply for planning permission and then of course Coronavirus causing a delay to the start of installation.

The Parish Council hope to hold a ‘grand opening’ soon but it would seem mean not to allow its use straightaway!

We are sure that the track will prove very popular with young people in the village and give them an exciting facility to enjoy.

There of course some rules we ask all riders to abide by when using the track:

PARK HOURS 8.00AM TILL 10.00PM

• The Pump Track is not supervised, we advise that younger children be supervised by an adult at all times
• Appropriate protective clothing should be worn at all times: helmets, gloves, long sleeve top and trousers; and knee and elbow pads are strongly recommended
• Ride at your own risk: know your ability and ride accordingly
• The track is intended for bikes, skateboards and scooters
• Both experienced and in-experienced riders will use the track. Be respectful of others, take your turn, don’t cut anyone up and give way to slower riders
• Non-riders and spectators are NOT allowed on the track
• Unapproved objects are not allowed on the track, e.g. ramps and jumps
• Motorised vehicles are not allowed on the track
• No loud music, fighting or foul language; be considerate of local residents
• For reasons of safety please do not bring glass or consume alcohol in this area
• Keep area clean and put any litter in the bins provided
• Dogs to be kept on lead near the track

In the event of any unsafe condition, stop use immediately and contact the Parish Council on 07444 085807

In the event of an Emergency ring 999 and give the location:

King George V Playing Field, Willington Road, Findern, DE65 6AS

During lockdown the police have unfortunately seen a rise in Domestic Abuse calls, however support is still available for anyone suffering from Domestic Abuse in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Services are operating and you can contact them by telephone, email, text or chat online via their website: https://www.derbyshiredomesticabusehelpline.co.uk/

The Annual Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place at 7pm on Thursday, 11 June 2020; the meeting will take place remotely using Zoom Meetings software.

This is in accordance with the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.

PRESS AND PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETING.

Please email or telephone the Clerk (Tel: 07444 085807 Email: findernpc@live.co.uk) to request that the Zoom web link, Meeting ID and password are sent to you prior to the meeting. You do not have to have Zoom installed on your device to access the meeting, though your device will need to have audio and video link – PC with webcam, laptop, Ipad or android tablet or smart phone. The meeting will also be streamed live to the Findern Parish Council Facebook page.

The Agenda for the meeting and the draft Minutes from the previous meeting on 14 May 2020 can be viewed here.

Installation of the pump track (for bikes, skateboards and scooters) at the King George V Playing Field will start week commencing 8 June 2020.

Following the granting of the planning permission for the track, the original start date for installation was 20 April 2020, however this was postponed because of the Coronavirus crisis. With some businesses now opening up, the contractor has been able to source the supplies required.

The contractor is a family firm and all team members live together and do not need to socially distance; therefore, are able to work together to deliver this project which they anticipate taking approximately 4 weeks. The machinery operating hours will be, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am – 6pm.

The contractor will need to access the playing field via the gateway off Baxter’s Way, therefore, may we make a polite request that this access is left clear of vehicles during the day.

Please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council if you have any query or concerns during installation of the track.

Email: findernpc@live.co.uk    Tel: 07444 085 807