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NOTICE OF change OF name FROM Warndon parish to Warndon villages

In accordance with Section 75 of the Local Government Act, 1972 the Clerk to Warndon Parish Council on 17^th January 2025 requested Worcester City Council to consider changing the name of the Parish Council from “Warndon Parish” to “Warndon Villages”.

Section 75 of the Local Government Act 1972 states that:

(1)     At the request of the parish council or, where there is no parish council, at the request of the parish meeting, the council of the    district in which the parish is situated may change the name of the parish.

(2)   Notice of any change of name made under this section—

(a)   shall be sent by the district council concerned to the Secretary of State, to the Director General of the Ordnance Survey and to            the Registrar General; and

(b)   shall be published by the district council in the parish and  elsewhere in such manner as they consider appropriate.

(3)   A change of name made in pursuance of this section shall not affect any rights or obligations of any parish or of any council, authority or person, or render defective any legal proceedings; and any legal  proceedings may be commenced or continued as if there had been no   change of name.

In accordance with the above legislation at its meeting on 18^th February 2025, Worcester City Council agreed the following:

RESOLVED: That the Council

1. with immediate effect, that the name of Warndon Parish shall be changed to Warndon Villages; and

 2. delegates authority to the Monitoring Officer, in respect of the implementation of this decision, to discharge any further responsibilities which are the function of this Council under legislation.

Claire Chaplin

Worcester City Council – Deputy Monitoring Officer

March 2025

Information from our local Neighbourhood Team

Dear Residents

We are working hard to tackle your parking concerns in Oakmont Drive.

Inconsiderate or illegal parking can put pedestrians and other road users in danger. It can also create an obstruction for emergency vehicles.

We have been issuing warning notices on vehicles that have been parking on the pavement, as well vehicles that are blocking the road causing other vehicles to struggle to fit through.

We will be conducting frequent patrols here, vehicles will start getting fines and could potentially be removed if they are causing an obstruction.

You can find more information and guidance on parking concerns here: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/…/nuisance-parking/

Parking issues and abandoned vehicles – West Mercia Police Neighbours parking in your space or across your driveway, and people abandoning vehicles on the street can seem like a matter for the police. However, the first point of contact is very often your local authority. www.westmercia.police.uk

For more information please contact me the team on:

Many thanks for your help and support. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can effectively both prevent and detect crime and keep our communities safe.

PCSO 40629 RILEY

Many of you, as already keen birdwatchers will be planning to participate in the RSPB BiG GARDEN BiRDWATCH this weekend, spending just one hour between Fri 24-Sun 26 January counting wild birds visiting your gardens. It is a great way to learn more about our wonderful wildlife. The Parish Council thought it would be interesting to find out how our local bird population are faring in these changing times and are encouraging residents to participate in this ‘Citizen science project. However the RSPB are only able to produce data by County, so as well as submitting your ‘count’ results to the RSPB, we are asking our residents to also send them through to along with your postcode, who will collate the data and publish the TOP TEN garden visitors in our next Parish Newsletter.

Many of you, as already keen birdwatchers will be planning to participate in the RSPB BiG GARDEN BiRDWATCH this weekend, spending just one hour between Fri 24-Sun 26 th January counting wild birds visiting your gardens. It is a great way to learn more about our wonderful wildlife. The Parish Council thought it would be interesting to find out how our local bird population are faring in these changing times and are encouraging residents to participate in this ‘Citizen science project. However the RSPB are only able to produce data by County, so as well as submitting your ‘count’ results to the RSPB, we are asking our residents to also send them through to along with your postcode, who will collate the data and publish the ‘TOP TEN’ garden visitors in our next Parish Newsletter. Alternatively, if you prefer you can drop your bird ‘list’ into the Lyppard HUB.
Who knows we may get a unexpected visitor!

Pro-Active Patrols in Warndon Villages

This report was submitted by PC Sly a member of our local policing team via Neighbourhood Matters alerts.

Despite the snow, I have tonight (Sat 4th Jan) conducted pro-active patrols around Warndon Villages into the very early hours due to reports of suspicious activity from unknown persons checking car doors and acting suspiciously in certain areas of the villages over the last week.

Fortunately, no illicit activity was identified and all vehicles encountered were legitimate.

I would like to take this opportunity to reassure residents that similar further patrols will be conducted throughout the winter and I ask that members of the public continue to report anything suspicious to the police so we can take action.

Always remember to lock your cars, do not leave any items on display and if you have CCTV or doorcams ensure they are operational, if able, to deter offending and capture any potential evidence.

Warndon SNT are here for you and can be contacted if you have any questions or concerns (please ensure all reporting of incidents is made to 101 or 999 where appropriate).

A very happy new year to you all,

Kind Regards,

PC 20380 SLY

(Police, PC, SNT Warndon)

Dear Residents

We are working hard to tackle your parking concerns in and around Warndon and Warndon Villages.

Inconsiderate or illegal parking can put pedestrians and other road users in danger. It can also create an obstruction for emergency vehicles.

While some enforcement activity is carried out jointly with partners, (relevant local authority) employ parking enforcement officers to assist with these issues. But often problems can be resolved through raising awareness of the impact or consequences or other practical measures.

We have been:

• Talking to motorists and advising them of the law

• Liaising with council parking enforcement officers over local concerns

• Issuing Penalty Charge Notices (parking fines) to persistent offenders

• Working with partners to find alternative off-road parking opportunities, particularly near to schools.

You can find more information and guidance on parking concerns here: Parking issues and abandoned vehicles | West Mercia Police

For more information please contact me or PC Graysmark on 07971 395256 or

Many thanks for your help and support. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can effectively both prevent and detect crime and keep our communities safe.

PC Graysmark