Vandalism is a continuing problem in the parish, and it costs the council both time and money to repair and fix things that have been damaged. Money that comes out of the precpet (council tax), that should be spent fulfilling other jobs and upgrading the parish. This is a record of some of the damage and vandalism that has occurred and the money/time it costs to rectify it each time...
Location:
Newton-Charnwood Recreation Ground
Damage:
Vandalised and lifted from the ground (twice).
Cost to repair:
Hours for Parish Ranger to repair- 1.5hrs
Concrete to weigh down bin- £26
Location:
Newton-Defibrillator phone box on Main Street
Damage:
Pane of glass broken
Cost to repair:
Hours for Parish Ranger to make safe until repair - 30 mins
Pane of glass and additional parts - £38.02
There are three allotment sites in Blackwell Parish:
Blackwell - Woburn Close, Blackwell, DE55 5HH
Newton - North Street, Newton, DE55 5TS and Littlemoor Lane, Newton, DE55 5TY
Blackwell Parish Council owns or leases the land that the allotments occupy, and they are run by the Newton and Blackwell Allotment and Leisure Gardeners' Association. If you are interested in an allotment and would like to know who to contact, please email admin@blackwellpc.org.uk to find out more.
This website was last updated on Tuesday 30th April 2024
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Blackwell Parish Council
Blackwell Community Centre,
Woburn Close, Blackwell, ALFRETON, Derbyshire DE55 5HH
01773 580002