Manton Parish Plan

Environmental

Kerbside Recycling

Investigate possibility of kerbside recycling to Manton.

Litter

Set up and organise litter picking parties and investigate provision of more litter signs.

Dog Fouling

Regular reminders to owners about cleaning up after their dogs.

Lighting

Further investigation of this issue.

Cyclist problems

Further investigation of this issue.

Grass cutting

Further dialogue with Rutland county Council about frequency, quality and location of grass cutting.

Seating

Look at locations for further seating.

Conservation Area

Arrange for Conservation Officer to give detailed talk on conservation areas.

Communication

Parish Council

Improve communication of Parish Council meeting minutes and agendas, including on the internet.

Web Page

Set up Web Page working group.

Mobile Library

Contact Rutland Library service to try to arrange for a more suitable or flexible visit time.

Traffic and Transport

Cycle Signs

Parish Council to discuss options with Highways.

Bus Service

Parish Council to liaise with Rutland County Council to review bus provision.

Grit bins

Parish Council to consider the need and sites for additional grit bins.

Roundabout

Parish Council to liaise with Highways to improve layout.

Parking

Parish Council to liaise with Highways to look at providing additional off-road parking.

Services for the Community

Transport to Church

Give list of volunteers to Parochial Church Council to make and action a rota.

Shopping

Arrangements for volunteers to discuss organising a rota.

Meals on Wheels

Publicise Meals on Wheels service in Parish Magazine.

Welcome Pack

Organise meeting to discuss updating Welcome Pack.

Befriending Group

Organise meeting to discuss volunteering to provide such a service.

Policing and Security

Policing in Manton

Liaise with Police to discuss raising profile of policing in Manton.

Neighbourhood Watch

Give suggestions to Neighbourhood Watch Group to raise the profile with more information and better signage.

Amenities and Recreation

Village Hall Refurbishment and uses

Give list of volunteers to Village Hall Trustees.

Allotment

Investigate setting up gardening club.

Cemetery

Parish council to organise working group.

Parish Field

Parish Council to consider other uses of Parish Field.

Village Fete

Village Hall Committee to be asked to resurrect the Fete in 2006.

Village Green

Parish Council to consider suggestions for Village Green and implement improvements.

Pub activities

Give suggestions to Pub

Community Shop

Steering Group to be organised by the Rural Community Council

Satellite Post Office

Steering Group to be organised by the Rural Community Council.

Families Action Plan

Sports Day

Ask Village Hall Committee to organise Sports Day for 2006.

Mothers and Toddlers

Organise meeting of interested people to form Mother and Toddlers Group.

Baby sitting

Put babysitting list together and circulate to interested parties.

Family Church Service

Pass comments to Parochial Church Council.

School Transport Sharing

Collate and circulate list to interested parties.

Trips and Outings

Collate and circulate list to interested parties.

New Activities

Pass comments to Village Hall committee/Rutland County Council youth section

Church

Volunteers

Give list of volunteers to Parochial Church Council.

Youth

Playing Field

Apply for more grants for play equipment. More fund raising.

Youth Club

Discuss with Rutland County Council to provide a youth worker.

Other Activities

Investigate possible workshops/events in Village Hall.