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Parish NoE – FINAL

ARKESDEN PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY – 19 October 2022

Public Notice is hereby given that due to a councillor resignation, a vacancy exists in the Parish Council for Arkesden, Essex.

The vacancy will be filled by election if, within fourteen working days of this notice (on or before 7 November 2022), any ten local government electors for Arkesden Parish submit a written request to the Returning Officer, Peter Holt, CEO – Uttlesford District Council, Council Office, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4ER (email: pholt@uttlesford.gov.uk).

If no such request is made to the Returning Officer, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Arkesden Parish Council.

Dear Arkesden,

You will all have learned by now of the peaceful death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. On behalf of the Parish Council, we offer our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family and continue to hold the Queen and her family in our thoughts and in our prayers. As we reflect in our own ways on her passing, let us too celebrate the long life of Her Majesty and her steadfast service to God, family, country and Commonwealth. We offer gracious thanks to the Queen and wish her a peaceful rest after a life well lived.

A Book of Condolences will be in the Church for residents to sign. For those unable to sign in person, the Parish Council is happy to receive your note by email which we will then place in the book. We are also happy to bring you a blank page which you can fill in, and we will duly return that to the Book of Condolences. Arkesdenites may also wish to sign the National online Book of Condolences found here: https://www.royal.uk/

Please note that the church bells will be rung muffled at midday today 9th September to honour the life of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

Floral tributes are gratefully received. We ask that they be laid at the foot of the war memorial. The flag will flown at half-mast on the church tower except for a brief period following the Proclamation on Saturday of King Charles III when it is returned to full mast.

The Sunday worship service will be held in St Mary’s church at 9.30am on 11th September with a celebration of Holy Communion. Wednesday’s evening prayer will be at 5.30pm with a special remembrance of her Majesty the Queen.

We shall keep you updated with additional news and tributes by both email and on the Arkesden Village website.

Yours,

John May, Susan Erb and all the members of the Arkesden Parish Council

Celebrating the contribution of Uttlesford’s unsung community heroes
Uttlesford District Council is delighted to announce that it is once again holding its Community Achievement Awards to celebrate the good work of the district’s many volunteers.
The awards give people the chance to nominate those who have given something back to their communities.
You can nominate someone for their service to:
• children and young people (up to 18 years old)
• the elderly
• people with assisted living needs
• the local community
• youth initiatives – nominations for young people (aged 15-18) who have contributed significantly to their local community
Cllr Heather Asker, Chair of the Council, said: “I am humbled by the efforts individuals will put in to help others – volunteers are often unsung heroes. These awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those who give so much to make a difference in their local communities.
“If you know someone who contributes significantly to the life of others in the district, I urge you to nominate them for an award.”
How to nominate an individual for an award
Nominations must be proposed by town or parish councils, the Council for Voluntary Service, Uttlesford Volunteer Centre, or secondary schools – therefore, if you who wish to make a nomination you must send a nomination form to one of these organisations for their consideration.
Nomination forms are available via www.uttlesford.gov.uk/community-achievement-awards or by contacting Sue Hayden, Community Development Officer on 01799 510563 or shayden@uttlesford.gov.uk.
All nominations must be returned to Uttlesford District Council by midday on Friday 16 September.
The recipients will be announced at a celebration ceremony later this year.
ENDS
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