• Garden project: We set a 2020/21 budget of £20,000 and agreed a quote of £19,880 in our November Full Council meeting, so work by Alex Willis Building & Landscaping started in early March. We are delighted to see the emerging new patio, shed base for storage and grass area with the driveway and pathways starting soon. We are already looking at ways we can make use of our safer facilities. • Budget and precept: We are delighted to confirm that following scrutiny of our existing reserves and agreeing a detailed action plan for future projects, we were able to reduce our precept request to CBC to £120,000 (from £139,000 in previous years). This has meant a reduction in the amount our Band D residents are paying to MCC for their work from £23.38 to £19.42 per annum. We hope this both supports residents in times of real concern over rising costs, whilst continuing our commitment to the things we can do to improve our quality of life in Myland. 2022/23 plans include; • Maintaining progress on the handover of the old rugby club land on Mill Road to MCC as a Village Green • More defibrillators and more work on greening our Parish • Continued grants to support local non‐profit organisations in need • More work in clearing footpaths • Getting our proposed hopper bus up and running • Keeping an eye on housing and other developments in Myland and ensuring we represent residents’ views so that get what they want from the area they live It is encouraging to see so many residents engaging with us in a number of ways and we are always happy to address your concerns by email, phone call to the o ce or please do feel welcome to attend our meetings. Cllr Alison Jay Chair of Myland Council Chair’s Report 6
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