FOR INFORMATION

For some time I have been aware of the increasingly wet conditions in the lower corner of Half Moon Wood and have had concerns about a possible leak in one of the water pipes that cross the land. Inspectors from SWW have analysed the surface water and carried out other tests and have confirmed they are confident that the water present is not from leakage in either their drinking water pipes or the mains used to transfer water to the reservoir.

I therefore assume that the rise in the water table is as a result of a new spring coming to the surface or because of blockages in land drains. As this has created a new area of wetland habitat in the wood I intend to leave it to take its natural course and either stay permanently wet or dry out again in the future. The trees planted in this area are predominantly alder and willow, both of which thrive in these wet conditions, and therefore there should be no detrimental effects to the wood itself. We will continue to mow the paths around the wood so that this area can be by-passed when too wet to walk in and during 2008 I will attempt to move the streamside bench to a more accessible location.

PROTECTING WOODS FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

The Parish Council is still receiving complaints from The Rugby Club, and the Sports Field Caretaker that people walking their dogs are allowing them to run free off the leash in the New Sports Field housing the Rugby Pitch. The consequence of this action is that there are piles of dog excrement left on the pitch, which the Groundsman has the unpleasant task of clearing up before a game of Rugby can be played.

Surely it is not too much to ask for owners to keep their dogs on leads whilst walking the public footpath which runs through the new Sports Field. How would you like to be playing Rugby and fall with your face going into dogs mess!

Recently two ladies excercising their dogs on the field were very rude to Councillors, and have been to the Caretaker. The few always give the many a bad name. Please keep your dogs on a leash! You could be fined by the Dog Warden who now patrols the area, and can issue fixed penalty tickets!  It should be noted that PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE may be used against offenders in any prosecution.

There are still  vacancies for  Councillors to serve on Stithians Parish Council. (See above)

Would Parishioners interested in joining the Council please contact the Clerk,

Mr John V Calvert by writing to him at

18 Edward Street, Tuckingmill, Camborne, TR14 8PA

or by e mail on stithianspc@aol.com

Please state in your letter why you are interested in joining the Council
 and the skills and experience that you have which you think would be relevant and beneficial.

You may also consult with the Chairman or any current Councillor for more information regarding the work of the Council
 and its constituent members as well as looking at our web site: www.stithiansparishcouncil.org.uk