The police have informed us of an increase in theft from motor vehicles. High value items have been stolen such as SatNav’s, phones, mobiles and laptops. Most of the incidents occurred overnight from vehicles that had been left unlocked with valuables on display.
The burgundy bins, branded under the ‘Kerb It Recycle It’ logo, arrived in Morton on 16th June. The first collection for the new bin is on Friday 1st July 2011.
Do you know someone truly inspirational? This is your chance to give them their moment to shine. You have until 29 June 2011 to nominate them to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer.
Alfreton Library re-opens on Tuesday 28 June 2011 following 12 weeks of essential maintenance work.
On 22 June 2011 the Magnificent Yew Tree near the Church Porch will be 100 years old.
There has been a large surge in attacks on allotment sites throughout the region including at Morton. The police are advising increased vigilance and security.
At the Parish Council elections on 5 May, seven of the existing councillors were re-elected and we welcome Martyn Morris as a new councillor.
The Parish Council wish to thank the two councillors who did not stand for re-election, Margaret Hawkins and Derek Cotterill. Both gave many years of service to the parish and we particularly wish to thank Margaret for what was achieved during the years when she was Chair of the Parish Council.