Minutes:
Graham Lamb, the Pride of the Borough representative provided the following brief update to residents:
Pride of the Borough will not know whether the Town has won an East Midlands in Bloom award until September 18th 2019. Peace Memorial Park and Brocks Hill Conservation Centre are recipients of past awards.
Pride of the Borough now has 1,424 members signed up to the Loyalty Scheme. This is 25% more than at this time in 2018.
There are now 56 businesses offering discounts to Loyalty Card holders.
The Bedder Place, Buddies and the Cheesecake shop have all now joined the loyalty Scheme.
The Two Steeples restaurant gives a 25% discount on meals.
The Discount Membership Card remains at a cost of £5.00. The card can be purchased from; Oadby Library, Brocks Hill Conservation Centre and Customer Services on Bell Street in Wigston.
Pride of the Borough bought eight large planters. The Council bought one. There are also very large planters in Bell Street. Pride of the Borough is looking for volunteers to help water and care for the planters. Local businesses are caring for some of the planters. Rotarians have purchased plants for planters.
Pride of the Borough purchased plant bulbs. At the request of Residents, these bulbs are planted in various green areas in the Borough.
Pride of the Borough Litter-Pickers meets the third Saturday of each month from 9:30a.m until 11:00a.m.
A group named the Wombles litter pick in Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston. The Glen Parva area is also covered. The Local Council collects the picked litter the next day. Up to thirty bags of litter can be collected for disposal.
It was suggested that in line with the practice in other Boroughs and to generate income, residents and visitors be dissuaded from parking on grass verges. A sign endorsed by the Local Council and the County Council might help to create a more caring behaviour towards the verges.
The County Council cuts the Borough`s grass seven times a year. The County Council lists the dates when the grass is to be cut. In 2020 as part of the County Council`s budget savings plan a form will be circulated to Residents. This form will consult on what matters are of importance to Residents and which matters are not. The Chair encouraged Residents to respond to this form.
Rural areas have grass cuts made three times a year. The corners receive a cut to promote safety.
Responsibility for cleaning street signs rests with the Local Authority. The responsibility for cleaning Road signs rests with the County Council.
The trimming of trees overhanging the road and motor homes is the responsibility of the County Council. To have over hanging branches dealt Residents were directed to contact the Oadby and Wigston Council`s Tree Officer. The Tree Officer can be contacted by ringing: (0116) 257 28961.
Action
On the issues of dissuading people from parking on verges, the Chair is to take the suggestions up with the Local Authority and the County Council.