News & Events
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HAVE A QUESTION?
To raise business, make comments or request information from the Parish Council, please contact the Clerk, Suzi Bull:
All contact options are monitored daily. General enquiries will be responded to quickly Monday to Friday.
Matters of urgency will be dealt with as they arise
- Email: clerk@uptonbychester.org.uk
- Tel: 07584415343
- Letters: c/o Upton Pavilion, Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HD.
All contact options are monitored daily. General enquiries will be responded to quickly Monday to Friday.
Matters of urgency will be dealt with as they arise
PLEASE NOTE:
Upton Parish Council only guarantee that information posted on its own social media or official website is true and accurate.
If you would like any information or any assistance that you think the Parish Council can help with, please contact the Clerk.
Parish council business is not conducted via Facebook or any other social media platform.
If you would like any information or any assistance that you think the Parish Council can help with, please contact the Clerk.
Parish council business is not conducted via Facebook or any other social media platform.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Summer Holiday Tennis Coaching Courses:
9 - 11 August and 23 - 25 August, 9am to 3pm
Link to book: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/QueenElizabethIIPlayingFieldsUpton/Coaching/Camps
9 - 11 August and 23 - 25 August, 9am to 3pm
Link to book: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/QueenElizabethIIPlayingFieldsUpton/Coaching/Camps
PLATINUM JUBILEE FUN DAY 2022
What a fantastic day we had at this year's Upton Fun Day made all the more special by being a celebration of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee.
Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us and to the Parish Council, staff and volunteers for all their hard work in planning and managing the event.
If you would like to be involved in any way in next year's event which will be in September 2023, please contact the Parish Clerk.
What a fantastic day we had at this year's Upton Fun Day made all the more special by being a celebration of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee.
Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us and to the Parish Council, staff and volunteers for all their hard work in planning and managing the event.
If you would like to be involved in any way in next year's event which will be in September 2023, please contact the Parish Clerk.
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27.05.22. The Parish Council's own tribute to the QE II Platinum Jubilee - a garden planted after much head-scratching and back-breaking hard work by Pavilion staff and our wonderful volunteer.
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04.05.22. The new path is being put down today; this will provide safer access for pedestrians, prams and wheeled vehicles.
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20.04.22 The Neighbourhood Development Plan examiners report is now available on here https://www.uptonbychester.org.uk/latest-news.html
11.04.22. Upton Crime Report - May
| Upton Crime Report - May 2022 |
14.03.22 Frogspawn! So good to see new frogspawn in our pond already.
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08.03.22. The Parish Council is delighted to announce its successful bid for grant funding of over £10,000 towards the cost of the playground project phase 2. This will include three new items of equipment similar to the photos below - earlier consultation noted a huge demand for a zip wire.... we heard you!
The contract will go out to tender shortly with work expected to take place in the early summer.
The contract will go out to tender shortly with work expected to take place in the early summer.
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11.02.22 Look who was already residing in our puddle/pond - he was moved to one side whilst the excavation carried on, and will hop back in to the new and improved pond when it is quiet later. |
11.02.22 - work on excavating a wildlife pond has begun. The unofficial 'pond' created by collecting the water from the playing field is being dug out to create a sustainable pond of suitable depth and width to host pond creatures great and small.
Hopefully, once it is established, schools and families will enjoy pond dipping and picnics on the playing field.
Hopefully, once it is established, schools and families will enjoy pond dipping and picnics on the playing field.
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07.02.22 QE II Playing Fields Projects - a brief update...
- Phase 1 of the playground project is now complete.
- Phase 2 to expand the play equipment to provide 3 new pieces of play equipment for older children is planned and costed.
- An application for a grant of £10,000 has been submitted to FCC Communities Foundation; we will hear in March if successful.
- The tennis courts project is well underway with the new fencing and electronic gate in place - it is now possible to book and pay for your tennis court online. Floodlights will be installed shortly subject to planning approval.
- In partnership with colleagues at CW&C Council, tree planting and the excavation of a wildlife pond are still in the pipeline.
- Football pitch drainage is part of a partnership program with CW&C Council with some funding from an additional source. Once CW&C Councils funding for this year is confirmed, we will know more about when this project will commence.
Budget 2022-23 – Statement from Upton-by-Chester and District Parish Council
The Parish Council has set its budget for the period April 2022 to March 2023.
The budget supports the provision, operation and improvement of Parish Council facilities and services such as the Pavilion, QEII playing fields and playground as well as Parish Council staff who carry out the work of the Parish Council.
The new budget aims to put the Parish Council on a more sustainable footing over the coming years and responds to some current challenges including rising costs of services and utilities and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on income from sales.
The budget also makes provision for contributions towards future projects to enhance existing facilities as well as additional staffing to increase the capacity of the Parish Council to deliver its services .
The Parish Council receives income via the precept, income from sales at the Pavilion and other sources such as tennis court hire. Funding for specific projects may be sourced externally via other agencies or Section 106 funding enabled by local planning applications.
In setting the new budget the Parish Council has made efforts to minimise the impact on local residents but agreed the need to increase the precept by £10 per year, the equivalent of 19 pence per week. The need for longer-term financial planning, diminishing reserves, inflationary pressures and the Covid-related loss of income were all factors considered in the decision making process.
The Council is already engaged in review of workforce and skills; the increased funding will allow for a flexible approach to both meeting staffing requirements and the future ambitions of the Parish Council. This will be underpinned by a soon-to-be-launched parish-wide survey to identify local residents' priorities for Upton, Moston and the Bache.
Cllr Tom Egerton-Parry - Chairman, Upton-by-Chester and District Parish Council
The Parish Council has set its budget for the period April 2022 to March 2023.
The budget supports the provision, operation and improvement of Parish Council facilities and services such as the Pavilion, QEII playing fields and playground as well as Parish Council staff who carry out the work of the Parish Council.
The new budget aims to put the Parish Council on a more sustainable footing over the coming years and responds to some current challenges including rising costs of services and utilities and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on income from sales.
The budget also makes provision for contributions towards future projects to enhance existing facilities as well as additional staffing to increase the capacity of the Parish Council to deliver its services .
The Parish Council receives income via the precept, income from sales at the Pavilion and other sources such as tennis court hire. Funding for specific projects may be sourced externally via other agencies or Section 106 funding enabled by local planning applications.
In setting the new budget the Parish Council has made efforts to minimise the impact on local residents but agreed the need to increase the precept by £10 per year, the equivalent of 19 pence per week. The need for longer-term financial planning, diminishing reserves, inflationary pressures and the Covid-related loss of income were all factors considered in the decision making process.
The Council is already engaged in review of workforce and skills; the increased funding will allow for a flexible approach to both meeting staffing requirements and the future ambitions of the Parish Council. This will be underpinned by a soon-to-be-launched parish-wide survey to identify local residents' priorities for Upton, Moston and the Bache.
Cllr Tom Egerton-Parry - Chairman, Upton-by-Chester and District Parish Council
16.12.21. We hope you enjoy the new play activity panels as the final touch to phase 1 of the playground project. Installed slightly set back from the new sensory trail to avoid obstructions but clearly we need to add some form of hardstanding to stop the grass from becoming too muddy - we are working on this!
Pleases let us know what you think.
Pleases let us know what you think.
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Noughts and Crosses Play Panel
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Chimes Play Panel
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Can you do...? Active Play Panel
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09.12.21. Exciting delivery today - new fencing for the tennis courts. The fence replacement work and cable installation for the new electronic gate access system and lighting is expected to last until 17 December.
Once in place and connected, all tennis court bookings will need to be done online from your own devices or via staff in Upton Pavilion - 01244 374054 clubspark.lta.org.uk/rally/court-booking |
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04.12.21 New benches at the QE II Playing Field - a games bench (please ask at the pavilion for the games pieces), and a wheelchair accessible bench. Installed yesterday and already being enjoyed for a fish and chips supper by Upton residents - happy days!
Wheelchair accessible bench
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Games bench - fancy a game of draughts or snakes and ladders?
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Chess or snakes and ladders anyone?
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Enjoying a fish and chips supper on the new bench
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Remembrance 2021 - some photos of Remembrance in Upton this year.
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16.11.21. Playground replacement surface is being put down today, looking better already.
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12.11.21 Playground - phase 1 of the playground refurbishment begins on Monday 15 November - here below are some 'before' photographs.
Please remember that the playground will be closed whilst the work is carried out - approx 2 weeks.
Please remember that the playground will be closed whilst the work is carried out - approx 2 weeks.
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01.11.21. Each year the Parish Council sets aside £1,000 to provide small grants to local organisations for projects that will benefit the community of Upton-by-Chester. If you feel your group/project may be eligible for the grant, please click on the link below to check the criteria and find the application form.
| Small Grant Award Scheme Policy and Application |
26.10.21. - NEWSLETTER - please click on the link below to read the latest Parish Council newsletter.
The Parish Council would like to invite you to submit your email address if you would like to be included in a circulation list for newsletters in the future.
Please email the Clerk at clerk@uptonbychester.org.uk with a request to 'retain your address for the purpose of receiving PC newsletters'.
Hard copies of the newsletter will be available for collection shortly at Upton Pavilion, Upton Library and other places around Upton to be confirmed.
Please let us know if you are unable to obtain a copy and alternative arrangements will be made.
The Parish Council would like to invite you to submit your email address if you would like to be included in a circulation list for newsletters in the future.
Please email the Clerk at clerk@uptonbychester.org.uk with a request to 'retain your address for the purpose of receiving PC newsletters'.
Hard copies of the newsletter will be available for collection shortly at Upton Pavilion, Upton Library and other places around Upton to be confirmed.
Please let us know if you are unable to obtain a copy and alternative arrangements will be made.
| Newsletter - Autumn 2021 |
17.09.21. The Parish Council is committed to engaging with Upton residents and values comments, suggestions and 'you could do better' at all times.
In order to 'throw open the doors' to chat with residents in a public forum (where Parish Council meetings don't allow), this year, the Parish Council has held three Community Engagement meetings. Sadly the meetings are not well attended and the Parish Council would welcome suggestions as to how attendance could be improved.
It may be you are content and happy living in Upton and have no comments for the Parish Council; either way, we are happy to hear from you.
Notes from last night's meeting are below:
In order to 'throw open the doors' to chat with residents in a public forum (where Parish Council meetings don't allow), this year, the Parish Council has held three Community Engagement meetings. Sadly the meetings are not well attended and the Parish Council would welcome suggestions as to how attendance could be improved.
It may be you are content and happy living in Upton and have no comments for the Parish Council; either way, we are happy to hear from you.
Notes from last night's meeting are below:
| Community Engagement Meeting Notes 16.09.21. |
15.09.21. Below, the Chairman of the Parish Council Cllr Tom Egerton-Parry with staff member and bowling coach Darren with some enthusiastic young bowlers
14.09.21. The Parish Council has approved plans to plant a small woodland on the QE II Playing Field - see map below where the planned planting area is shown outlined in green.
This will add a new and interesting dimension to the field and in time will provide shelter for birds and wildlife as well as a super hide-and-seek place for families with young children.
The Parish Council's five-year development plan for the QE II Playing Field, Pavilion and sports facilities continues to seek ways to improve the environment and the its services.
A project scheduled for next year will seek to improve drainage to the football pitches which along with finding a long-awaited solution to surface water on the field will open up even more possibilities for the use of the space.
This will add a new and interesting dimension to the field and in time will provide shelter for birds and wildlife as well as a super hide-and-seek place for families with young children.
The Parish Council's five-year development plan for the QE II Playing Field, Pavilion and sports facilities continues to seek ways to improve the environment and the its services.
A project scheduled for next year will seek to improve drainage to the football pitches which along with finding a long-awaited solution to surface water on the field will open up even more possibilities for the use of the space.
WHAT IS A PARISH COUNCIL?
Please click on the link below for information
Please click on the link below for information
| What is a Parish Council? |
| City Fibre Presentation |
| Upton Pavilion and Facilities Pricing and Information |
UPTON BY-CHESTER AND DISTRICT PARISH CALENDAR
For the convenience of Councillors, staff and members of the public, Parish Council and Committee meetings are scheduled for the year ahead and approved at the Annual Parish Council Meeting held this year on 17 May.
However, in the event of there being no business to transact or where sufficient apologies have been received to indicate the meeting will not be quorate, that meeting will be subject to cancellation or postponement.
However, in the event of there being no business to transact or where sufficient apologies have been received to indicate the meeting will not be quorate, that meeting will be subject to cancellation or postponement.
| Parish Council Meeting Schedule 2021-22 - revised. |
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