Photo of an example of a pump track with cyclists

We’re consulting about a ‘pump track’

What is a pump track? It can be used with cycles, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards etc for fitness and fun.  

The above photo shows a design proposal. The end result may look a little different in design and size.

The map below shows the proposed location of the track, down from Thornley Library and near the Hilly Path. It would be available during daylight hours. 

The track would be designed and built by a British Cycling approved track building company, with over 50 years experience.

We hope to build it in 2024. We want to know what you think. Do you love this idea? Do you have any concerns? Please tell us your opinions using this form, before 28 August 2023.  We will also have information available at all Village Centre events and activities across the summer holidays (more details and a link to Facebook can be found on the Village Centre page).

If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Clerk on clerk@thornley-pc.gov.uk or 01429 820200.

Map showing proposed location of the pump track on open land behind Thornley Library and near the Hilly Path

Thornley Parish Council seeks two new Councillors

Have you ever thought about becoming a Parish Councillor? Are you passionate about your local community and would like to help make sure things run smoothly and improve quality of life in your village? Thornley Parish Council provides a range of services in the village, such as the Cemetery, grounds maintenance, Thornley Village Centre and a number of allotments.

The Parish Council has two vacancies and invites you to contact the Parish Clerk for further details. Please express your interest by Friday 25 August 2023, for consideration at the Council’s meeting on 5 September.

photo of Thornley village entrance sign with floral display

Change of Parish Clerk

Thornley Parish Councillors would like to thank W D Moore for his dedicated years of service to the Parish Council and residents of Thornley.

Welcome to the new Parish Clerk, Claire Llewelyn, who started work with the Council in December 2022.

Covid 19

The Parish Council wishes to assure all of its residents that it is doing all within its power to support its residents through the current Covid 19 Pandemic which is likely to be the greatest challenge many will encounter in their lifetime.

It is vital that the Parish Council plays its part and will strive to limit the spread of the virus whilst continuing to provide services to the community.

Although the Village Centre staff are now only working from 10:00 until 1:00 pm each day they are providing a remote service to the residents by handing out free weekly activity packs to families which include competitions to keep children motivated and occupied during the lockdown.

In addition they have set up a ‘listening ear’ service for those residents who may need someone to talk to and for those who need additional support, staff have teamed up with local charities and services so they can refer them to specialist services if required.

Although some facilities have had to be closed off to the public, staff continue to maintain the high standard in Ludworth Road Cemetery and carry out grass cutting, strimming & weed-killing operations on all other areas they are responsible for including the 3 children’s play areas, the out-door gym, War Memorial, Welfare Park Football Ground, Village Centre grounds, Village Entrance Stones, Allotments and Parish Paths plus the ongoing maintenance of parish buildings and equipment.

To this end it has altered its working practices to ensure they comply with Government Regulations on social distancing and have provided all their essential workers with PPE to keep staff safe.

Councillors would like to assure residents that they will continue to work hard to maintain services to the community during these difficult times and look forward to the day when once again they are on a position to provide a full range of activities.

In the mean-time they sincerely hope that no one contracts the Covid 19 virus and that all residents remain safe & healthy. 

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