Sam Beesley has set up an East Farndon WhatsApp group called “Fabulously Fantastic Farndon”. This was set up originally to support the 12 Days of Christmas event that took place last year, but it has developed into a quick and useful way to update residents on events etc. It is a completely personal and private group and not linked to any formal East Farndon organisation. If you would like to be added to this group then please contact Sam. You can use this link to email Sam Beesley.
East Farndon is very fortunate to have various rights-of-way in the parish, which create footpaths across the surrounding countryside. Many of these footpaths run through private land, where the landowner must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
Following some recent complaints regarding footpaths, the Parish Council has spoken to various landowners in the Parish and they would prefer that complaints are raised with them first rather than via Street Doctor, to enable them to take appropriate action as soon as possible.
Therefore, the Parish Council kindly asks that if you have any problems with a footpath, in the first instance, can you please raise any concerns with the Parish Council (either email the Clerk at clerk@eastfarndon-pc.gov.uk or contact a Parish Councillor) or, if you feel comfortable doing so, contact the landowner directly. If the landowner does not take appropriate action, the issue will then be reported on Street Doctor by the Parish Council.
Many thanks in advance for your co-operation.
There is currently a vacancy for a Parish Councillor, for which the Parish Council invites applications for co-option – please click this link to read a copy of the formal notice.
If anyone is interested in knowing more about the role of a Parish Councillor, please speak to any of the existing Parish Councillors or contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@eastfarndon-pc.gov.uk.
Applicants for co-option should:
Submit an application form (a copy of the application form is attached as Appendix A – section 1 to the Co-option Procedure). Please click this link to view the Co-option Procedure.
Confirm their eligibility for the position of Councillor by signing a copy of the eligibility criteria on the application form (Appendix A – section 2 of the Co-option Procedure).
The closing date for applications is Midday on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Applications will then be considered at the Parish Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
Despite repeated requests and warnings, the issue of parking on pavements in East Farndon continues to be a problem. Our local Police are now going to keep a close watch and everyone should be aware that they will ticket vehices if they are found to be parking in a manner that obstructs pavements. The Police will follow a 2 step process,
Step 1 – a leaflet / letter will be left on the offending vehicle(s) warning drivers not to obstruct / park on pavement.
Step 2 – if no improvement – Fixed Penalty Notice by post AND removal of the vehicle (not one or the other).
The Parish Council has previously contacted the Police to resolve this issue which obstructs pedestrians, in particular buggies and mobility scooters. The Police advised that streets in East Farndon have no parking restrictions so vehicles can park on the road, but in any event, a space 1 METRE WIDE on the pavement should be left so people can get past safely. In addition, if a vehicle is parked on the road, especially on Main Street / Harborough Road, drivers must ensure that it is not parked on a blind bend so that traffic has good visibility in both directions. Thank you everyone!
If you have any questions, please email: clerk@eastfarndon-pc.gov.uk
Do you want to nurture nature? The East Farndon Parish Council is looking for a volunteer Biodiversity Co-ordinator, to promote and support its Biodiversity Action Plan, plus volunteers to get involved under the direction of the Co-ordinator. If you are interested, please use this link to view our Wildlife and Biodiversity webpage and if you have any questions, please use this link to email our Parish Clerk, Caroline Burton. We really hope to hear from you soon!