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Issue |
Background |
Action |
Partners |
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Lack of
understanding of the powers and responsibilities of the
Parish Council |
Although
a slim majority of respondents indicated they understood the
powers and responsibilities of the Parish Council, there was
a sizeable minority who did not. |
Felmersham & Radwell Parish Council should consider
producing and distributing to all households a document
which clearly states the statutory and advisory powers and
responsibilities of a Parish Council as well as identifying
those areas for which it has no jurisdiction. |
Action
Group
Felmersham & Radwell Parish Council
Clerk to
PC
|
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Perception of poor communication from Parish Council |
Only a
third of respondents thought the Parish Council communicated
its activities sufficiently well. At present, Parish
Council meetings are advertised on the Notice Boards and
website and Minutes are available in a display cabinet
inside Pinchmill Hall Committee Room, which requires hire of
the room for entry. There are occasional reports in Ouse
News. |
Felmersham & Radwell Parish Council should be encouraged to
appoint a councillor with responsibility for effective
communications. Other ways of communicating meetings,
issues, minutes, actions etc in formats that are more
readily accessible to the parishioners should be considered. |
Action
Group
Felmersham & Radwell Parish Council
Clerk to
PC
|
|
Need to
improve communication within the Parish |
Nearly
three quarters of respondents cited ‘Ouse News’ as the means
of obtaining information about Parish events but the second
most important way was by word of mouth. Flyers and Notice
Boards came third equal. Surprisingly, in this enlightened
world of hi-tech and computer technology, only one in ten of
respondents declared using the Parish website for event
details. |
Review
other local Parish magazines and their editorial practices
to ensure Ouse News meets needs of parishioners. Consider
the provision of community computer internet resources.
Instigate an advertisement campaign for the local website.
Issue a guide and mentors for getting started on the web.
Propose training of ‘back-up’ helpers for ‘Ouse News’ and
www.felmersham.net. Encourage groups to advertise in
‘Ouse News’ and
www.felmersham.net. |
Action
Group
Web
master
‘Ouse
News’ editor
Felmersham & Radwell Parish Council
Village
Hall Committee
All local
organizations
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A few
people also expressed a feeling that many clubs were too
‘closed’ to all members of the community, not knowing which
organizations existed, where and when they meet, or the
relevant contact details. Several newcomers also complained
of the lack of information. |
Liaise with groups and produce an up-to-date list, for every
household, with times, venues and contacts for anyone
wanting to join. Re-introduce the Welcome Pack for
new arrivals in the Parish. |
Action
Group
Village
Hall Committee
All local
organizations |
