Parish Council Update – July 2025

The recent decision by Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Planning Committee to refuse the solar farm application submitted by Exagen was a massive boost to the village and has been warmly welcomed by everyone, including the PC. I would like to thank everyone who has actively campaigned against this proposal and committed considerable time and energy on behalf of the village. Whilst there are too many people to mention the PC would like to extend particular thanks to Neil Hartley for his invaluable contribution and to Councillor Andy Edyvean for his support throughout. I appreciate that the battle isn’t over yet and that an appeal against the decision is very likely but this is a very positive outcome and should be celebrated,

The problem of vehicles speeding through the village continues to be a concern. At the PC’s request a temporary speed sign/monitor was installed on Keyworth Road but the data from it failed to identify a significant problem, unlike that from Widmerpool Road, where the County Council (following a meeting with Parish Councillors) are now planning to install new road markings and re-configure signage during this financial year. Further options are available if these measures prove unsuccessful.

Work is continuing at the Village Hall over the Summer. In addition to the recent re-plastering, new skirtings and wall heaters are due to be fitted, followed by redecoration inside and out.  Parish Councillors are also rolling there sleeves up to clean all the outside play equipment before the schools break up for the Summer hols.

Concerns were raised by the PC over the state of Wysall’s pavements, both in terms of weed growth and general disrepair (which was diligently mapped across the whole village by Cllr Liz Smith). I’m pleased to report that her efforts have been rewarded and the County Council has responded to both of these concerns – the weeds have been treated, and the Highways Inspector has confirmed that the damaged areas of pavement will be repaired (although we don’t have a date for this yet).

As a part of the PC’s ongoing improvement of the Village Hall we are currently considering whether to extend the current (small) kitchen given its use by a range of groups and serving large numbers of people on a regular basis. Clearly this would require significant external funding and involve a lot of work but could be a valuable asset to the village. What do you think? I’d welcome any thoughts or comments on this before we re-convene at the start of September.

John Tomlinson (Chair)