Post on 20-Jan-2016
Steve Love
Chairman of the
Shadow Parish Council for Church Crookham
Why did we get a Parish Council?
• Starting point – unparished area Problem - No local representation
Issue - Difficult for district council to judge needs
Result - Local interests not met
• 2006-8 process to create parishes begins
• Early 2009 recruitment of SPC’s
• April 2009 SPC’s created.
Where are we now?
• Un-Parished area has now become:Elvetham Heath Shadow Parish Council Fleet Shadow Town Council
Church Crookham Shadow Parish Council
• Each SPC has created a framework around which the councils can be run
• Schedule and run regular meetings• Appointed Parish Clerk(s)• Set budgets for the first year• Set up communications network – notice board, website, e-mails and
newsletters• Shadow Parish Council has no legal powers.
Where are we going?
• Public elections for Parish Councillors:• CCPC will need 10 councillors – Volunteers required to:
– Monthly meeting– A couple of hours each week – admin– Project work – newsletter – action points – local facilities
• Public involvement• Public meetings – at least one a year• Public opinion – your views voiced• Communications – Website and Facebook
Where do we want to get to?
• Purpose built Community Centre – QEB• Improved facilities for Church Crookham• Play areas – Sports grounds – youth groups
• Enhancement of the local area• Notice boards – community gardens – improved infrastructure
• Community forums• Trouble shooting – project running – suggestion box
This is your improvement budget!
A Strong Community for Church Crookham.
What have we achieved so far?
• Harlington Centre
• Q.E.B.
• Super garrison
• Peter Driver
• Budget set
• First Public Meeting
What’s in it for me?
• A chance to shape the future Church Crookham
• Integrating with and understanding the community
• An opportunity to develop your skills base• Presentations – management – negotiation –
budgetary control - recruitment and interviewing – diplomacy
• Meet new people and groups• Champion your cause.
Questions and Answers