Marton Village, Warwickshire

Local History Group: November 2019 Update

In October the Group were given a fascinating talk by Pieta Greaves, pictured, about the Church’s zinc sign restoration. A summary of this talk is available here.

The next meeting is on November 18th at 7.30pm in the village hall. We have a well-known local and very entertaining speaker, Graham Sutherland, who will give a talk about Highwaymen. As usual, all are welcome, entrance fee £3, including a glass of wine.

Mobile Police Station

PCSO David Banks – Mobile Police Station

The Rugby Rural South/Central Safer Neighbourhood Team will be dropping into Marton on the dates/times below. If you have any issues or concerns, please pop down and see your local officer PCSO David Banks.

Monday 21st October 2019
13:00 – 13:45hrs (Church Street, Marton)

Saturday 23rd November 2019
13:00 – 13:45hrs (Church Street, Marton)

Local History Group: April 2019 Update

In April the Group had its AGM followed by Wiz and Ann (pictured) presenting some of the fascinating “new” items found in the Museum. More about this below.

The next meeting is on 20th May, and is a guided walk around historic Kineton. More details nearer the time.

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Parish Council Elections – Last Call

This is a final call for anyone interested in being part of Marton Parish Council. If elected you’d commit to a meeting every two months, to help shape decisions on the upkeep and services for the village on a voluntary basis.

Contact Faye Chambers (Chair) for a form (or you can get one directly from Rugby Borough Council). These must be returned to the council offices by Wednesday (3 April) for the forthcoming May election.

Thanks,

VACANCY – MARTON PARISH CLERK

VACANCY – MARTON PARISH CLERK

Marton Parish Council requires a Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

17 hours per month

REQUIREMENTS: Some evening work and ability to work from home. Obtained, working or willing to work towards CiLCA. 

Salary: £1,819.68 – 2,168.52 pa, (spinal column points 16-22) dependent on qualifications and experience. Duties include:

  • producing agendas and minutes for all council meetings
  • liaising with outside bodies
  • managing budgets and keeping financial records
  • financial and operational reporting
  • ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements
  • advising the council on policies and activities and enacting the decisions of the council

Applications via CV to clerk@martonvillage.com by April 15th 2019