Flood Prevention

We recently communicated that further flood prevention work should be completed by the end of October, unfortunately, we have been let down yet again.

Despite our best efforts and the involvement of ward councillors, it seems banging our heads against brick walls would be equally productive - but we won’t give up and are continuing to press for action.

In the meantime, we’d be grateful if villagers could help out: whenever you are walking through the village, notice any drains covered in leaves and if possible, clear them. It’s not a long-term solution to the flooding risk but a simple way of minimising it - and every little helps.

Newnham Parish Council

Slippery Footpaths

Responding to residents' concerns, we have been tackling slippery footpaths. 

Church Path from Mounts Lane to the churchyard and Wet Lane are being cleared every week during the Autumn.

While more leaves fall every day, at least a weekly clear-up helps prevent a build up of slippery vegetation.

A couple of weekends ago, gravel was spread on the path from Coronation Road to the playing field. This should make the path safer in all weathers. 

Newnham Parish Council

Book Exchange

In the past I have been asked about a book exchange in the church and things have been left in the porch, therefore we are looking to do a book exchange in a more organised way. If you go into the church and turn left you will see the bookcase; 

Please feel free to take a book or leave a book or both! If you haven’ got anything to leave it doesn’t matter you can still take a book. Initially, there won’t be a lot of stock, but over time it should build up and just the thing you are looking for may be there.

Mary Woods