The Parish Council are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to look after the defibrillator cabinet and report any usage to the clerk or the requirement for new pads in it so that it can be maintained well and always ready for use if required.

Please contact the clerk on 01530 837267 or by email clerk@heatherparishcouncil.org.uk if you think you might be able to help our village in this way.... Read More »

Cardboard collections
We're pleased to confirm that cardboard collections will be returning on a monthly basis from Tuesday 23 June. These collections will alternate fortnightly with the monthly garden waste collections that also returned recently on a monthly basis.

Rogue traders have been offering to carry out work on properties including jet washing, work on roofs,, sealing driveways. a verbal price is agreed which may well change later. The work is often of little value, if required at all.

Please ensure that if you are wanting work done on your property, that you obtain quotes from reputable companies, do not agree to any work on your doorstep, obtain full... Read More »

Green bin collection

Good morning

Letters are currently being sent out to all residents with their new monthly garden waste collection dates.

Letters are being sent out in stages over the next couple of weeks (with residents with nearer collections being prioritised first) – not all residents will receive them at the same time.

Unfortunately, despite sending out letters a week in advance of collections... Read More »

Do you need some free training or help to get to work.
Follow the link and see if this is of any help to you.

The opportunity to access free training and educational courses whilst furloughed from your job or self isolating.

We are currently experiencing extraordinary times resulting in a period of social isolation and we need your help protecting our communities against fraud and other crime.
It is clear that criminals are taking advantage of the coronavirus outbreak to exploit the public and commit fraud. Examples of those frauds include;
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Paying for items such as face masks which don't exist or are faulty.
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HEATHER PARISH COUNCIL

Please be aware that all play equipment is still out of bounds, as per government guidelines.
It is the risk of catching the virus from touching equipment that means this instruction needs to be adhered to.
This instruction also applies to the multi surface pitch at Swepstone Road and the Youth Shelter.

Please, for your own safety and the safety of all of our children, take note... Read More »

The Parish Council are pleased to post that there is a wonderful team of volunteers in our village who are willing to help anyone in difficulty during this very difficult time for everyone.

Please look on Facebook at Help the elderly - Heather
to find what services are available and look for the leaflet to come through your door in the next day or two with further details.

If anyone would like to donate... Read More »

Please be aware that, following the Government announcement last night, that we are closing all of our Play areas to the residents of the village. They are Mill Lane Recreation Ground, Swepstone Road Recreation Ground and Belcher Close Play Area. This means that the play equipment is out of bounds, but if anyone is using the area for a walk, be careful that you observe the social distancing rules.... Read More »