PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - APRIL 2009
A year on, and due to HEARA's persistence and the support of the village, we have achieved the outcome that Hickling and its residents deserve. As a Parish Council, we cannot thank Eric and Ken enough for all their time and effort they put into this. Unfortunately, our hands are tied in giving any financial reward other than any expenses incurred, so we decided on an informal gathering after the Annual Parish Meeting which was held on 29th April to thank them personally.

The results of the questionnaire on the Recreation Ground have been collated and are as follows: 767 delivered, 551 collected (excluding 43 blank or undecided).
This was a turnout of 72%, with 55% in favour, 37% against, and 8% blank or undecided.
There were several volunteers who offered to run clubs/events etc and also offers from people with various skills. We would like to thank them and everyone who returned their questionnaires.

Unfortunately, we still have some problems with people insisting on driving over the banks at the Staithe. The result is one new reflector post already being broken - the police are aware.

Although we had one volunteer for the Emergency Planning project, we do need some more.
This will only require a few hours per month to start with, then just a few hours per year once the plan is completed and documented. It is similar to Neighbourhood Watch, whereby a list is held of all persons with equipment, skills or those just willing to help out in the event of a crisis in the village.
If you think you would like to be involved in this project, please contact the Clerk.

Chairman, Viv Tallowin, 598410
Clerk, Shirley Sainsbury, 598882
Police Community Safety Officer, Jeanette Hawes, 0845 4564567

NEXT MEETING
Monday, 18th May, Annual Parish Council Meeting, 7.15pm
Please note change of day back to Monday
All meetings are held in the Community Hall and all parishioners are encouraged to attend.

Viv Tallowin, Chairman (598410)