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Gnosall Parish Council           

 (Including the wards of Moreton and Knightley)                                   

 

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Rights Of Way in the Parish

Footpath on Hollies Common  after clearing (Image)

We have found more helpful work by landowners as reported in the last issue of GMK: one has taken out stiles and replaced them with kissing gates to improve accessibility; another has cleared an overgrown path.  Unfortunately, in other cases, our group has found problems.  For example, crops have been planted and the right of way not reinstated later.  Some stiles are very unstable or even dangerous.  We are taking action where we can on these.

We have started collating a list of landowners in the Parish of Gnosall, with their contact details where they have provided them.  This helps Gnosall Parish Council try and resolve a right of way issue informally in the first instance, which we feel this is the best approach.  If we make no progress on the issue we will then refer it to Staffordshire County Council, particularly if something is dangerous. If you are a landowner who has a public right of way over your land, such as a footpath or a bridle way, it would be most helpful if you could give the Parish Office your details and map references.

Householders in Glendower Close will probably be aware of the official closure of Footpath 84 which used to run through that area.  The Parish Council is working with SCC to ensure that the way through from there to Willey Lane via the snicket is kept open; we understand that the process for establishing a new Public Right of Way is taking place.

A lot of people seem to be out walking in the Parish this winter, which is good to see.  If you would like to know where our paths are, please check the Definitive Map of Staffordshire. It is available for viewing both at the Parish Office during opening hours and at County Offices; we have also included a link on the Parish Council website. Anyone interested in our work can contact the Parish Office and ask about the PROW Group.  Happy walking!

 

Gnosall Community Library News

GLEAN raffle prizes (Image)

By the time you read this our new library should be well and truly open, at last.  It has taken longer to finish off the ramp and other external works than anticipated, but we think it will be worth the wait.  It should be a friendly, welcoming place to drop in.  As well as books of all sorts, you will find a computer available for public use.  It may be a good idea to book a slot if you want to come and use it at a particular time.  Details of how to do this will be available in the library, or ring Gnosall Library on 01785 895750.  Online you will find free access to popular services such as genealogy for tracing your family history.  There are also e-magazines which library users can read.  If you haven't got a library ticket, come and sign up for one.

GLEAN Hub trustees have been fundraising.  At the Christmas Lights Switch-on our raffle and a share of donations raised about £150.  A folk concert in aid of the library is being held with three local groups taking part.  If you can help us raise funds, please send or deliver a cheque made payable to Gnosall Library Environment & Nurture Hub or a cash donation in an envelope addressed to the Hon Treasurer, GLEAN Hub, Parish Office, High Street, Gnosall ST20 0JD.  All donations will be acknowledged if contact details are given. 

You can email GLEAN at info@gleanhub.org or ring 01785 822685.  To keep in touch with progress, please look at the website