Welcome to Clipstone Parish Council
This website is designed to give you information about the work of the council and signpost you to other organisations and agencies providing services in the village of Clipstone, including Cavendish Park estate.
The Parish of Clipstone is divided into two wards: Clipstone and Cavendish.
Clipstone Parish Council is made up of 9 elected councillors. There are 6 seats for Clipstone Village Ward and 3 for Cavendish Ward. Councillors are not paid for any of the work they are doing for Clipstone Parish.
The full Parish Council normally meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month except for August and December when there are no meetings. The agenda for each meeting is posted on this website but also displayed on the four Council notice boards. These are situated outside the Village Hall on Church Road, outside the Cooperative store on Mansfield Road, near the entrance to the cemetery and on Hilcote Drive near the play area.
Click here for the 2024-25 Published Meeting Schedule.
Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-12noon.
Appointments outside of these hours are available by request by calling 01623 626 857 or by emailing admin@clipstoneparishcouncil.org
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Clipstone Work and Wellbeing
Casual Vacancy for Parish Councillors
If you care about where you live and are passionate about your community, join us and make a local change.
Clipstone Parish Council has a vacancy for four (4) councillors to be co-opted to the Council
No experience or specific skills are required, just a willingness and enthusiasm to help Clipstone be a great place to live.
For further details or an application form please contact:
Chairman David Eskriett cllrdeskriett@clipstoneparishcouncil.org
Parish Clerk Michelle Paxton clerk@clipstoneparishcouncil.org
Or phone 01623 626857 between 9am and midday Monday to Friday
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D-Day 80 Flag
Clipstone Parish Council has proudly received a D-Day 80 flag for the community.
It will be raised by the Royal British Legion at the flagpole at Clipstone Welfare at 09.00hrs on June 6th, 80 years after the actual D-Day.
According to the Imperial War Museum, “D-Day - 6 June 1944 - was the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. The statistics of D-Day, codenamed Operation Overlord, are staggering. The Allies used over 5,000 ships and landing craft to land more than 150,000 troops on five beaches in Normandy. The landings marked the start of a long and costly campaign in north-west Europe, which ultimately convinced the German high command that defeat was inevitable.”
Pictured with the flag are parish council Chairman David Eskriett and Clerk Michelle Paxton.
Additionally, a ‘Design a D-Day 80 Medal’ competition is being facilitated by the Parish Council. Children are invited to design a D-Day 80 Medal on a template provided by the council. There are three age range categories for competition entries:
- Age 5 and under
- Age 6 to 11
- Age 12 and over
Each category has a winning prize of a £50 Amazon voucher and a £20 Amazon voucher for the runner up. Design a D-Day 80 Medal competition entries will be judged by members of Clipstone and Forest Town Royal British Legion on 6 June 2024.
Samuel Barlow School, Clipstone Youth Club, Busy Bees Nursery, 1st Clipstone Scout Group and the Clipstone Detachment of Army Cadets are all busy creating their medal designs.
If any members of the community would like to enter the competition, please contact the parish office for a medal template. The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday 9am-12noon.
New Defibrillator
Parish Council installing new defib in Clipstone, thanks to BHF grant
A new defibrillator is to be installed in a former telephone box in Clipstone, after the Parish Council was successful in applying for a British Heart Foundation grant. This means that there will be five of the potentially life saving pieces of equipment in the village.
The council has begun works to restore the former phone box on the junction of King John’s Road and Mansfield Road and transform it into a defibrillator kiosk. The kiosk will have new signage so that it is highly visible, and the new defib will complement the existing defib locations at Clipstone Youth Club, the Co-op on Cavendish Way, Bee Noticed Unit 8 Woodland Close and Eastfield Close Community Centre.
In line with the Resuscitation Council UK guidance, the defibrillator will be easily accessible and can be used by anyone in the event of an emergency. Residents will not need specialist training, as once switched on the device guides users with clear step-by-step audible instructions.
The defib is a device that gives a jolt of energy to the heart. This helps to get the heart beating again when someone’s heart has stopped and they are in cardiac arrest. The device checks the person’s heart rhythm and will only advise to give the patient a shock if it’s needed. It’s not possible for a user to shock themselves or someone else accidentally and cause unintended harm.
Parish Council Chairman David Eskriett said: ”It is a statistic that many people will witness a cardiac arrest in their lifetime, and so the Parish Council is encouraging all residents to be ready for that day. We’re grateful to the British Heart Foundation for the grant as the new defib could well save somebody’s life.”
The British Heart Foundation’s free digital training tool, RevivR, teaches vital CPR skills and how to use a defibrillator in just 15 minutes from a mobile phone, tablet or computer. Created by medical experts, the training tool will take people through a real-life scenario, so they feel prepared in the event of an emergency. Residents can learn today by taking the training using this link: Learn CPR in 15 minutes | RevivR | BHF - BHF
If someone is in cardiac arrest, residents should call 999 and start CPR. Residents should not interrupt CPR to go to find a defibrillator, but instead try to send someone else to find one. When 999 is called, the operator will tell the caller where the nearest public access defibrillator is located.
The council will issue a further update to confirm the defibrillator is in situ and has been fully installed and registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network.
In the meantime, residents with any questions should contact the Parish Office on admin@clipstoneparishcouncil.org or phone 01623 626857.
The Parish Office is open between 9am and midday Monday to Friday
Letters To Heaven
We would like to invite Clipstone residents to attend the launch of the Letters To Heaven postbox this coming Saturday (Nov 25th).
Clipstone Parish Council chairman David Eskriett will unveil the new postbox at 10am at Clipstone Cemetery.
The idea is that people who have lost a loved one can write a letter to them and post it in the box.
The postbox has been funded by the council following a suggestion from Lee and Emma Wilson, whose beloved daughter Evie died in July 2021 at the age of 13.
Also in attendance will be 10-year-old Matilda, from Nottingham, who first came up with the idea when one of her own relatives passed away.
Councillor Eskriett will open the event with a few words, Matilda will then help him unveil the letterbox, and Lee and Emma will then be invited to be the first people to use it.
Teas and coffees will be available to those in attendance, and it is expected that the event will take no longer than one hour.
Any queries should be directed to the parish council clerk, Michelle Paxton, using the email address clerk@clipstoneparishcouncil.org
Parish Council Land Survey
Clipstone Parish Council have 3 plots of land in Clipstone and are seeking public suggestions for use of these areas. The 3 locations are:
- large area of land off Highfield Road
- small area of land on Church Road at the rear of the village hall
- area of grassed area between 7th Avenue and the access to the cricket club
The responses to the survey will allow the Parish Council to decide the best use of these areas of land. The ultimate uses will be subject to a number of restrictions including planning, feasibility, covenants, funding available and the like.
Click here to access the survey.
Notice of Conclusion of Audit
The notice of conclusion of audit for the year ended 23 March 2023 is now available to view.
Helping Hands
Youngsters of Clipstone village are invited to give a helping hand to a special project that is part of celebrations that mark the coronation of King Charles III.
Clipstone Parish Council wants to create special bunting to be displayed at the Coronation Big Lunch event which will take place at Clipstone Miners Welfare on Sunday 7 May 12pm – 5pm and at various locations around Clipstone village, including the Cavendish estate and at the village hall.
The council wants youngsters to put their handprints on the bunting and as such has organised a special painting event to be held at the Village Hall between 12 noon and 2pm on Saturday, April 29.
The council also has a limited number of commemorative coronation gifts, and these will be available to children only.
Council chairman David Eskriett said: “This is a lovely, creative event that is all part of the village’s coronation celebrations. It will be great for youngsters to get involved and be part of it all, and have a nice memento of the time.”
Thanks to Samuel Barlow School, Busy Bees Day Nursery, and Clipstone Youth Club who are involved in the Coronation handprint bunting project too.
Declarations of Uncontested Result
Declarations of Uncontested Result have been published for the Clipstone Village and Cavendish wards of Clipstone Parish Council. Please click below to view them:
Alternatively, results can be viewed here:
The Result of Uncontested Election for your Clipstone can be viewed here:
https://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/elections4may2023/
Making Mansfield
YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR VIEWS
What will a successful Mansfield look like in the years to come? What will make it special?
Anyone with an interest in Mansfield (through work, leisure, friends or family) is being invited to give their views, as part of ambitious plans to shape a future vision for the district. Input from the public, businesses and other organisations will be used to create a strategy, setting out what Mansfield aspires to become in the coming decades.
This will be used to promote and improve the district – inspiring local communities, encouraging more companies to invest and create jobs, and attracting more people to the area.
Have your say by completing the survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6VB8RTM by 22 March.
Chairman's Message
The Parish Council Chairman, elected members, officers and employees of Clipstone Parish Council are saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Having given a lifetime of service to the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s death is an enormous loss to the nation.
On behalf of the community of Clipstone we offer our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the entire Royal Family.
Councillor C Wigman.
Community Hub
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Community Hub Committee meeting planned for Wednesday 14 September is postponed.
Section 243 of the Local Government Act excludes days of mourning from the clear days notice required for a Council meeting, and therefore the meeting cannot proceed. An updated meeting date will be communicated in due course.
Update
The Union Jack flag at the front of Clipstone Welfare has been lowered to half-mast and will remain so until the day following Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
A book of Condolence will open at Clipstone Village Hall, Church Road, Clipstone. The Parish Council Chairman will open the book of condolence at 10am on Monday 12 September 2022, and then place a floral tribute at the Flowering Cherry Tree in the grounds of the Village Hall. The Flowering Cherry Tree was planted in March 2022 to commemorate Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee year.
Members of the community are invited to sign the Book of Condolence between the hours of 10am to 12noon, and 7pm to 8pm from Monday 12 September 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022. If anyone is unable to sign the Book of Condolence at the Village Hall due to lack of mobility or personal reasons, arrangements can be made to bring the book to you. Please contact the Clerk on 01623 656857 or clerk@clipstoneparishcouncil.org for further information.
Everyone is welcome to lay a floral tribute at the Flowering Cherry Tree.
Snowball!
We're delighted to be able to share with you the news of the new Snowball app, giving you information on disabled-friendly places of business and details of which disabled facilities are available to you. Read more about it here or watch the video below.
Snowball is ready to go go go, download it now and create your very own interactive accessible community, giving people with physical disabilities, mental health issues and learning disabilities the ability to go out and socialise with ease but also give people the choice of where to go out, rather than turning up and being turned away.
Snowball users will be able to see what facilities and venues are available in their immediate location, they will be also able plan exciting days out giving people more freedom to access their communities, explore and travel with confidence.
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Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting
On Friday 11th March, Clipstone Parish Council will be joining with many other Civic Councils to plant a tree marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The day chosen, Friday 11 March 2022, is the 70th day of the year in which The Queen marks the 70th anniversary of her accession to throne. The flowering cherry tree will be planted outside Clipstone Parish Hall by the Council Chairman, Claire Wigman at 11am.
The Council welcomes all who wish to join them for this celebratory occasion.
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Covid-19 Response
The Council has been working with All Saints Church Clipstone the Clipstone Covid-19 support group. As the pandemic moves into a new phase the Council will continue to support the efforts of the group and support the local community in difficult times.
If you have any suggestions how the response could be made more relevant to your needs, please contact the Clerk.
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