We are seeking a committed and dynamic new member of staff to join the team as Community and Neighbourhood Officer. The role is a new position, and we are looking for the right candidate to complement our existing team of staff and support colleagues in the delivery of community projects and bring an innovative approach to our Council events. For further details, please follow the link below:
Vacancies – London Colney Parish Council (londoncolney-pc.gov.uk)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Purpose: This notice is to inform parish residents of London Colney about the proposed capital purchase of a sit-on-mower.
Description: The council intends to purchase a Hayter LT 424 Diesel sit on mower, with 5 cylinders and blades. It is a Hydrostatic, 4-wheel drive with no power steering, plant machinery vehicle used to mow the play parks, sports grounds and other grass areas that belong to the parish council around the village.
Rationale: The Grounds and Maintenance team have had the same sit on lawn mower for the last 21 years. The mower was the same model, a Hayter LT 424 Diesel, with 5 cylinders and blades. This has been excellent value for money over the years. However, the mower is now at the end of its life. The repair process has become expensive for the Parish Council.
Cost and Funding: The total cost of this purchase is estimated to be £12,000. Funding will be sourced from a Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) loan. The PWLB is run by HM Treasury and has powers to lend to local authorities and parish councils. The interest rates are set by the Debt Management Office in accordance with methodologies agreed the HM Treasury. The loan amount will be £12,000, with a fixed interest rate of 5.14% and over 7 years.
Impact on Parish Finances: There is no budget to purchase a mower outright. This year the parish council have set aside an annual budget of £5,000 for vehicle purchases. Any funds that are not spent from this annual budget can be set aside in ear marked funds for future proofing the vehicles used by the parish council.
Decision-Making Process: The council has discussed this purchase in the Finance and General Purposes committee meeting held on 26th June 2024. This was taken the full council meeting also held on 26th June 2024. The council raised some queries, and the final decision was made at a special full council meeting held on 29th July 2024 at 5.00pm in the Caledon Community Centre.
Legal Compliance: The council is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements related to this purchase.
Contact Information: For further information, please contact Jane Johnstone, CEO/RFO on Tel: 01727 821314, email:ceo@londoncolney-pc.gov.uk, or at Caledon Community Centre, Caledon Road, London Colney, AL2 1PU.
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The results of the parish council elections on Thursday 4 May are below
Come and join us at the community centre to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
Buffet and musical entertainment, the bar will be open
Tickets are £7 per person or £20 for family (2 adults and 3 children)
Tickets on sale here www.ticketsource.co.uk/londoncolneypc
Why don’t you consider holding your own street party to celebrate the Coronation of Kings Charles III on Saturday 6 May. It doesn’t have to be on the Saturday, you can party on Sunday and even Bank Holiday Monday.
Road closures can be applied for from Herts County Council, following the link below.
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/changes-to-your-road/street-parties-and-special-events.aspx
The Parish Council will be supplying a lovely box of goodies to support your street party. More information to follow.
Let’s party!
London Colney Parish Council have issued a statement in relation to the sale of the land by Herts County Council to Segro to develop the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange.
This statement will be read out at the meeting of the County Council’s Resources and Performance Panel being held on 1 December 2022. The meeting can be viewed here
Our statement can be read below:
Would you like to help at events in London Colney?
If you would like more information on volunteering for our events, please contact Antonia – events@londoncolney-pc.gov.uk or call 01727 821314
Picnic in the Park is back for 2022!
Sunday 14th August
Morris Way Playing Fields
11am – 4pm.
To access the inflatables you will need a wristband – giving you unlimited use of all the equipment!
£16 for family 4 (2 adults, 2 children)
£5 per single wristband
Equipment for all ages 1+ up to adult.
(Event is free for residents to attend for just a picnic and enjoy the music, not including use of inflatables)
Get your wristbands here: London Colney Parish Council event tickets from TicketSource.
The June Edition of the London Colney News Magazine is coming through your letter boxes! You can also read it online here!!
