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8) You could be helping the prime minister of the future.<br />
Who knows how far the political career of your chosen<br />
candidate will go? You could be helping someone on their<br />
way on a great political journey.<br />
9) It should turn out nice. The weather is usually very<br />
pleasant at the beginning of <strong>May</strong>, so why not take a stroll<br />
to your local polling station. It will be open from 7am to<br />
10pm, so plenty of time to get there.<br />
10) It doesn’t happen often. We don’t get to vote on every<br />
issue or even every year, so it’s worth taking advantage of<br />
when we get the chance to have our say.<br />
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh<br />
The Parish Council was saddened to learn about the death<br />
of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Chairman<br />
attended a special service at All Saints Parish Church.<br />
Wildlife Cameras<br />
The Parish Council is exploring the possibility of locating<br />
wildlife cameras around the Village.<br />
Parish Council Meetings<br />
Parish Council meetings are currently taking place via<br />
Zoom but that doesn’t mean that you can’t join in. Please<br />
contact the Clerk’s office for the link. 01744 884709.<br />
Further details can be found on the Parish Council website:<br />
www.rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
The Full Council meets on the fourth Monday of the<br />
month and residents are encouraged to address members<br />
on matters of concern to them.<br />
The Annual Meeting of the Parish<br />
Council<br />
Not to be confused with the Annual Parish Meeting! This<br />
will take place at 6.30pm on 24.05.<strong>2021</strong> and is when the<br />
Chairman and Vice Chairman are elected for <strong>2021</strong>/22.<br />
The <strong>St</strong>anding Orders and Code of Conduct are approved<br />
and the Internal auditor is appointed. Additionally,<br />
the committee structure is reviewed and members are<br />
appointed to committees. Finally, the dates for the full<br />
Council meetings for <strong>2021</strong>/22 are decided.<br />
Residents are very welcome to attend this meeting. It will<br />
be decided nearer the time whether this meeting will be<br />
held virtually via Zoom or in person. You can register your<br />
interest by contacting the Clerk’s office.<br />
Bookings now being taken<br />
Rainford Village Hall is available to hire for classes,<br />
parties, anniversaries, events and Wedding Receptions.<br />
Please ring 01744 884709 and speak to the Event<br />
Co-ordinator, Victoria Swainbank. email admin@<br />
rainfordparishcouncil.com<br />
If you are interested in getting involved, would like<br />
further details of events or have suggestions for ways<br />
the Parish Council can engage with the community,<br />
please contact the Clerk, Sally Powell on 01744<br />
884709 clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.com<br />
Annual Parish Meeting<br />
The Annual Parish meeting will take place on 10.05.<strong>2021</strong><br />
at 6pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom and residents<br />
are encouraged to attend. Please contact the Clerk’s<br />
office for the link. The meeting will also be streamed live.<br />
If you have a question for the Parish Council you can ask it<br />
at the meeting or submit it in advance to the Clerk: 01744<br />
884709 clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.com<br />
Please do take this opportunity to engage with your Parish<br />
Council.<br />
RAINFORD PARISH COUNCIL<br />
Rainford Village Hall, Church Road Rainford WA11 8HB<br />
01744 884709<br />
clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.com<br />
@rainfordvillagehall<br />
@rainfordparishcouncil
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