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| Published date | 10 March 2021 |
Their latest statement says that further to their previous update, their insurer's solicitor was unable to get consent from the installer to appoint a joint expert.
The Echo understands the appointment was with an aim to coming to a conclusion in respect of the condition of the Skate Part.
The statement went on: " Following prolonged lack of cooperation, the solicitor agreed to instead proceed with obtaining our own expert report, with our insurer paying for this. We were instructed not to move forward with any rectification works until this report was finalised.
"Unfortunately, the report did not arrive promptly due to the need for additional tests to be conducted and follow up questions to be answered before the report was final. However, we are pleased to confirm the report has now been finalised and submitted to the insurer and so the Council are now able to proceed with the rectification works at the earliest opportunity. We appreciate this situation has caused a great deal of frustration to residents including our Councillors. The delays have been highly undesirable but unfortunately mandated by the legal process involved.
"We have requested
quotes from several contractors for the works and will be in a better position to give an idea of timescales once we have received these. We look forward to renewing the playground for all residents. If you have any queries, please contact the Parish Clerk Sue Lewis on parishclerk@east-leake.gov. uk ONLINE COFFEE MORNING. Despite the difficult situation created by Covid-19, East Leake St Mary's Parish Church are still
offering the opportunity of coffee, albeit different to normal, after their 10am online morning service.
They offer a Zoom get-together where those participating can discuss the sermon, hear the latest news, and catch up with friends. Anyone who wishes to be involved and would like the Zoom login details, please email curate Michael Allen at curate@ ourbenefice.org GARDEN WASTE SERVICE. Residents in East Leake have welcomed the news that Rushcliffe Borough Council's garden waste service is now up and running again for new and existing customers with the price held from 2020 that gives gardeners regular green bin collections for less than 77p a week.
All can apply or re-subscribe now at www. rushcliffe.gov.uk/ rushcliffegw or by calling 0115 981 9911.
Residents can place grass cuttings, hedge clippings, twigs and small branches, weeds with excess soil shaken off, flowers, plants, leaves and bark in their green bins to help create a great garden in 2021.
The garden waste scheme will also help remove the need for additional trips to the tip, a great way for residents become more 'Carbon Clever', reducing their carbon footprint.
Households can also manage their garden waste collections with MyAccount, a one stop shop for many Council services.
It means they can sign up, pay for additional green bins for their property and check when their next green bin collection is due, all in the same place.
The authority's Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods Cllr Rob Inglis said: "In line with our commitment to our valued customers last year, we have held the price of the service for this year, meaning it represents great value for money and is far cheaper than other private collection options.
"We would encourage residents to sign up using MyAccount, where not only can you manage your garden waste collection, you can report anything from a
missed bin collection, to an overgrown hedge with just a few clicks online.
"The green waste we collect is subsequently recycled and reused at a site just outside the Borough in Oxton meaning it's great for the environment too."
The service costs £40 which entitles greenfingered residents to year-round fortnightly collections apart from a short period over Christmas and New Year and extra bins cost £25 each.
After applying to the scheme, residents will be issued with a sticker which is placed onto the rear of the bin to identify that it has
been paid for to waste collection operatives.
CENSUS DAY. Sunday March 21 is an important day with residents in East Leake being reminded that it is - Census Day. The Government Census Pack posted to every address in the village - and the UK for that matter --shows everyone how to complete their census. The message from the office for National Statistics residents are told they need everyone's help with the census, which gathers vital information to help plan services such as transport, education and healthcare. And everyone must by law complete the census. Answers given are all protected by law and will be kept totally confidential.
CRIME UPDATE. Only two crimes were reported to Rushcliffe police in East Leake during January.
On January 5 an unknown suspect caused damage to a window on West Leake Lane by throwing a stone at it.
In the following week on January 13 during the night suspects stole the front and rear number plates from a car parked on Sycamore Road Details of the crimes committed during the month have been reported to the local Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and to East Leake Parish Council Any residents who wish to contact the local Notts beat officer responsible for the village - PC Kelly Carlisle - may contact her at Kelly. carlisle@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk She can be followed on twitter @LeakeKworthCops
or on Facebook at Rushcliffe South Police Her mobile number is 07725925330
If wish to contact her you can ring 101 ext 3101530, or the control room where a message can be left. Her Sergeant is Sgt 775 Robinson based at Cotgrave Police Station (ext.
3100775).
PLEA TO DOG OWNERS.
Police in Nottinghamshire are urging dog owners, including those in East Leake, to be vigilant following high-profile incidents of dog thefts nationally where it is believed criminals are exploiting the huge hike in prices and demand for puppies during the coronavirus restrictions.
This current situation has prompted a local survey to better understand public views on dog theft.
Police says while there is no evidence of such an increase in this type of crime happening locally, officers from Nottinghamshire Police are also...
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