PARISH COUNCIL NEWS FROM THE NOVEMBER 2025 MEETING
SECTION 19 FLOOD INVESTIGATION REPORT – EPC is in the process of producing a draft flood plan for Emberton. If you are interested in becoming a flood warden for your area, please contact the clerk for further details.
MARY’S WELL/EMOTWELL, PETSOE END – Following on from last month’s report, the parish council does not currently have the budget for the repairs needed to Mary’s Well/Emotwell at Petsoe End, so will continue to review potential for grant funding. Also, if any residents would be interested in sponsoring repairs to Mary’s Well, which is listed on the Heritage Environment Record reference MMK7960, please contact the clerk.
CRIME FIGURES 29/9/25 TO 2/11/25 - There were no crimes reported between 29/9/25 and 2/11/25 but there was a road traffic collision at the crossroads between a motorcyclist and car on the 21st October resulting in a serious injury to the motorcyclist.
DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC SUB STATION AT WEST FARM WAY – Repairs to the wall surrounding the electric sub station at West Farm Way have been carried out. However, National Grid have been requested to return to site to finish off repairs to the wooden gate and stone post.
MKCC’s TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICER – MKCC’s newly appointed traffic and transportation officer (Murray Woodburn) has been visiting parishes to assess traffic schemes on behalf of residents. Mr Woodburn has been speaking to Clifton Reynes & Newton Blossomville Joint Parish Council regarding implementing new and improved signage in a number of identified locations, adding reflective bollards, and refreshing road markings. Councillors discussed whether there were any potential traffic schemes for Emberton that could be implemented, with a 20mph speed limit in the village being tabled. It was noted that implementing a 20mph speed limit would no longer require changes to the highway such as speed humps. Do you want to see a 20mph speed limit in the village? Have your say and contact the clerk.
GRIT BINS - When to use the grit bin - If snow or icy conditions are forecast for MK, you can use the rock salt in the grit bin on public footways and roads. Salt (grit) is not provided for use on private driveways or private pathways. Be sparing with any application of salt. If you are hand salting an area, 2 teaspoons are enough to cover 1 square metre of road or footway. The grit bins for Emberton are in Petsoe End, The Forge, Gravel Walk, West Farm Way and Stone Court. There is now an additional grit bin in Olney Road owned and maintained by the parish council. Instructions - All grit bins are provided with a plastic spade, please replace this after use. Before undertaking gritting, please think “do I need help?” Ensure you are wearing non-slip footwear. Keep the load close to your waist, keeping the heaviest side of the load next to your body. Adopt a stable position. Bend your back, knees, and hips slightly at the start of the lift. Avoid twisting your back or leaning sideways. Don’t lift more than you can safely handle. Please report any damaged or empty grit bins to the clerk.
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING SESSION – It has now been 10 years since the parish council purchased the defibrillator housed in the recess at The Institute and 3 years since a second defibrillator was purchased for the playing field. Both defibrillators are checked monthly by the clerk and “use by” dates noted for consumables; the pads for the defibrillator at The Institute have recently been replaced. It has also been 10 years since the parish council arranged a training session for residents to familiarise themselves with using the defibrillator in an emergency. The parish council is considering arranging a further training session with the South-Central Ambulance Service who will charge a small fee for community groups. Should you be interested in attending a training session, please contact the clerk.