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The latest news from Exton Parish Council.
Click on the document below to look at the latest advice and news from Anglian Water about the drought.
At its December meeting Exton Parish council agreed the Precept for the village for 2012. The Precept is the component of the Council Tax which funds the Parish council's budget for the year. Councillors agreed a modest increase to the Precept to allow for rising costs in some areas and also in order to start funding replacement of the village's ageing street lights.
The Precept for 2012 will be £6,700 which would mean a village council tax on a grade D property of £26.29.
To view the Precept in detail click on the link below.
Get Christmas started with a glorious evening of carols at Leicester Cathedral, December 3rd. Featuring the critically acclaimed Leicester Philharmonic Choir and the Kaine Gospel Choir, the service will no doubt get you in the Christmas spirit.
The service is being held as part of festive celebrations by local sight loss charity, Vista. Well known carols will be sung including Once in Royal David's City, O Little Town of Bethlehem, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and, of course, Silent Night, to enable those with a visual impairment to sing along. The intimate, candlelit atmosphere offered by Leicester Cathedral is quite magical – a great way to start the Christmas season whilst raising money for a good cause at the same time! We hope you will join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment. More »
Tickets are just £12 (£8 for concessions, family tickets available) to attend this breathtaking arrangement of music and voices. Tickets can be ordered in advance and will also be available on the door. Refreshments will be provided including the obligatory mince pie!
Doors open at 7pm with the service commencing at 7.30pm.
Conductor – Richard Dacey
Solos by Treble William Fowler
Organist – Mark Prescott
To find out more about this event or to book tickets please contact Anand Bhatt on 0116 249 8807 or e-mail anand.bhatt@vistablind.org.uk.
There are nearly 6000 registered blind and partially sighted people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, many of whom receive help and support from Vista. » Less
Anne Bell and friends held a coffee morning at St Marys House Exton on 1st October in aid of Macmillan and raised £505.
Another picture form the coffee morning
On Sunday July 24th around 20 villagers joined Exton artist Judy Swinfen to view a replica banner she has produced for the village hall.
The banner is a copy of an Exton Friendly Society banner which is over 100 years old. Judy hand painted the replica with support from Exton Parish Council.
On 17th July current and former members of Exton Parish Council and Village Hall Committee gathered to pay tribute to Dan Howison who recently retired as Chairman of the Parish Council and Mick Bell who recently retired as Chairman of the Village Hall Committee.
Both men had contributed over 30 years of service each to the village and Kit Swinfen, former Parish Clerk and Derek Palmer current Chairman of the Parish Council paid tribute to their work.
Dan and Mick were each presented with a case of fine wine paid for by contributions from those who had worked with them. More »
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY-
30th May, 2011
10am until 2pm
“NOT the EXTON STREET MARKET"
—BUT—
there will be several stalls around the village selling
Bric-a-brac— Bikes—Books, etc.
and the ever popular—
“Jams, Jellies and Chutneys"!!
The show will take place on Sunday 14th August in the Village Hall from 2.30 to 6.00 pm.
To view a copy of the show schedule please click on the link below.
Election results for both the Parish Council and the County Council are now available.
Please click on the attachments below.
Top Gear was recently filming in Exton Park and on the village green. Sandra from the Fox and Hounds snapped these pictures of presenters Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. To see the the rest of the picures go to the gallery page.
Confused about the alternative voting system?
On 5 May Exton voters will not only have the chance to vote for a new Parish Council but also in the referendum on the voting system for UK Parliamentary elections.
The question on the voting paper will be as follows:
At present the UK uses the 'first past the post' system to elect MPs to the House of Commons. Should the 'alternative vote' system be used instead?
In the alternative vote system voters are asked to number the candidates in order of preference rather than putting a cross against their first choice candidate. A candidate is only elected if supported by at least 50% of those who voted. If no candidate achieves 50% support in the first count, the votes of the least popular candidate are transferrd to the candidates they ranked as second choice. If this results in a candidate achieving 50% of the votes they are elected, otherwise the next least popular candidates votes are transferred in the same way. This can continue through as many rounds as necessary to produce a winning candidate. More »
Still confused then click here to see the BBC website's explanation of the AV referendum and how the two voting systems compare.
Any elector requiring a postal vote or a proxy vote in this election should contact the Election Registation Officer at Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, LE15 6HP. » Less
Could you represent your community on Exton Parish Council?
The election for the new Parish Council will take place on 5 May 2011, anyone who is a registered elector in the parish of Exton is entitled to stand. A pack of information for candidates is available from the County Council Electoral Services Department, tel: 01572 790954 or email: elections@rutland.gov.uk
Completed nominations must be submitted by noon on 4 April 2011.
Exton is to get a bus shelter at last over 50 years since it was first discusssed by the Parish Council.
The Parish Council will pay £500 towards the cost and Rutland Council will pay the rest.
Hopefully the shelter will be better than the one shown in the picture.
On Thursday 11th November at 2.00 pm Rutland House Community Trust and Exton Circle will be presenting this flower demonstration and delicious afternoon tea at Exton Village Hall.
Tickets from Ann Bell (812594) or Christine Wallace (812081)
