Cerney News Announcement
April 2006

Annual Parish Meeting
All members of the community are invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting of the South Cerney with Cerney Wick Parish Council which will be held at South Cerney Village Hall on Wednesday 17th May at 7.30pm. The Parish Meeting may by law discuss all parish affairs and pass resolutions about them. Village organisations, Police and elected representatives of District and County councils will be presenting reports.

Dog Mess
Irresponsible dog owners who do not collect their animals’ excretions are bringing those who do into disrepute. Cllr Clive Bennett (CDC) reported recently that after a stroll along the river bank he counted a total of 42 piles of dog mess. He noted that at the Village Hall end of the path is a bin especially for owners to deposit the droppings of their animals which is obviously ignored by some. The dogs cannot be blamed for the mess, the fault lies with the owners who are too lazy to collect the defecation left by their pets and put it in the receptacle provided. It is an offence to allow dogs to foul paths.

Youth Parish Council
Under the guidance of Claire Dowan, CDC Youth Participation Officer, a Youth Parish Council has been formed in South Cerney. Their elders on the Parish Council congratulate the enthusiam of the eight young residents who have volunteered as members and totally support the endeavour.

Highway Matters
The GCC has reorganised the structure of their highways organisation which is now called Gloucestershire Highways. A freephone number 08000 514 514 will accept calls regarding highway matters. At a recent meeting Cllr Stuart was assured that it was the intention of the new establishment to “get it right first time”.

Senior Citizens Bus Passes
Those senior citizens in the community who opted to take advantage of the free bus passes issued by the CDC and are confused by the rules which govern its use need worry no longer. Cllr Peter Jay (860641) has acquired informative leaflets which describe the use of these passes. He has also been in consultation with CDC and is willing to advise residents on how and where the passes may be used.