Parish precept 2017-2018
Within the Council Tax for Milton Keynes, each Parish needs to set an amount that it requires for its local purposes. This is known as the Parish Precept. For 2017-18 the Parish Council has agreed that it is reasonable for the precept to cover the following items of expenditure: · Parish Clerk wages · Parish expenses (which includes items such as the dog bins and mowing around the War Memorial) · Pavilion groundworks (mainly mowing costs) · Pavilion improvements (contribution towards) Altogether this comes to an estimated cost of £21,470 but we have decided to retain the precept at last year’s level, i.e. £14,500. The running costs of the Pavilion are covered by fees charged to users. These hire charges have not been increased since 2014/15 so it was agreed that for 2017/18 a 5% increase would be applied. We continue to keep an eye on costs to ensure that we are receiving good value for money from any contractors and using the cheapest possible energy providers. We also hope that there might be people in the village who would be willing to do some work voluntarily on Pavilion improvements and village amenities helping to keep costs down and for this we are most grateful. |
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Greensand Country Landscape Partnership
BRCC is the accountable body for the Greensand Country Landscape Partnership. They have gained funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver a Landscape Partnership programme and an array of exciting projects which will help us raise awareness of the heritage value of the Greensand Country and to reverse the gradual decline in the distinct landscape character of this beautiful and loved place. The Heritage Lottery Fund awarded us this funding in January 2017. The programme will run until June 2021. For full details please see the following link |
Police and Crime Plan 2017 - 2021
The full plan can be found on the PCC website here and a short summary of the plan; it’s broad strategic priorities and how it has been developed is below. Police and Crime Plan 2017 - 2021 This new Plan consists of five broad strategic priorities which are: 1. Vulnerability – Managing demand on services through working together with a particular focus on mental health, elder abuse, hidden abuse, and the criminal justice experience for victims of domestic and sexual abuse 2. Prevention and Early Intervention – Improving safeguarding in both the physical space and virtual space including tackling cyber crime, road safety, peer on peer abuse, hate crime and female genital mutilation (FGM) 3. Reducing Re-offending – Targeting and managing harm and risk with a focus on substance misuse, violence involving weapons and offender management including perpetrators of domestic abuse 4. Serious Organised Crime and Terrorism – Improving the local response including increased public awareness, promoting a ‘dare to share’ culture, and preventing violent extremism and the exploitation of vulnerable people. 5. Police Ethics and Reform – Increasing the pace of change with a focus on improved support for victims, accelerated uptake of new technology, and improving the perceptions of police among young people |
Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Site
Please see attached file for the latest newsletter |
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MK Waste Newsletter April 2017.pdf
Milton Keynes Council - useful website information
Milton Keynes Council Home page http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/ My Council Account https://mycouncil.milton-keynes.gov.uk/ Council Tax online account- http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/benefits-council-tax/council-tax/view-your-council-tax-account-online How to register for my account and Council Tax online account http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/benefits-council-tax/council-tax/view-your-council-tax-account-online Bus timetables https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/streets-transport-and-parking/bus-travel/bus-timetables-maps-and-travel-updates My MK mapping https://mapping.milton-keynes.gov.uk/mymiltonkeynes.aspx Collection days waste and recycling https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/waste-recycling/collection-days Highways and Transport Hub http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/highways-and-transport-hub |
Complaints Procedure
Should you unfortunately wish to make a complaint. Bow Brickhill Parish Council's Complaints Procedure is noted in the document attached. |
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Complaints Procedure Policy.doc
CCTV at the Pavilion
The Pavilion has been fitted with external CCTV which has been installed for maintaining the security of the premises and for preventing and investigating crime. Please see attached Bow Brickhill Parish Council's CCTV Policy. |
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CCTV POLICY feb 15.docx
MK Council Helpline Contact Numbers
Matters can be reported direct to Milton Keynes Council on the following numbers - Highways team - for roads, highways and pavements please contact 01908 252353 Environmental health - please contact 01908 252570 |
Bulky Waste Collection
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You can now book a bulky waste collection online via MK Councils website. They collect up to five items for the price of one so make the most of your collection. For more than 15 items, fixtures and fittings, building materials or garden waste please call our Environmental Services Contact Centre on 01908 252570 to arrange for a quote. Alternatively you can take all large items to one of our three Community Recycling Centres, open seven days a week (except on Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day) from8am - 5pm October to March and 8am - 8pm April to September. Book a collection online at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/bulkywaste
Email - recycling@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Or call the Environmental Services Contact Centre on 01908 252570.
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Milton Keynes Council - Welfare Reforms
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Do you need extra help? - Please see the attached |
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2014-01-22 MKC - Extra help doc[1].docx
Discover the Marston Vale Line
Bedford - Bletchley by rail, the scenic route. The Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Bletchley offers an opportunity to view some wonderful countryside at your leisure and there is planty of history along the way. Please see attached flyer for further information.
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Marston Vale Line Guide (50+ Magazine February 2013).pdf