Spotlight – The Journal for Syston Town Council, Winter 2009

Syston Town Manager
Mr. Ian MacDonald is due to step down as Town Manager on the 23rd of October. This follows over 12 years of service that has seen the Town and its Council grow from strength to strength. Ian was the leading light in the Council gaining ‘Quality Town Council’ status and was proud of the Cemetery gaining national recognition on several occasions including 2009.
Mr. Allan Clarke has moved from Charnwood Borough Council to take up the position as the new Town Manager for Syston Town Council.

Cemetery of the Year 2009
Syston are very proud to announce that the Cemetery on Barkby Road has for the second successive year won the National Award for its category. Special recognition goes to Mr. Paul Whiteman who is the Cemetery keeper together with Mr. Tim Yarwood who assists two days a week. The Chairman of the Council, Howard Midgley, had the pleasure of presenting Mr. Yarwood with a framed certificate to acknowledge his efforts contributing towards gaining the award at the cemetery.
Plans for a new cemetery at The Ridgeway are still on-going.

Multi Use Games Area
Following public consultations the Council have not decided on a final location for a Multi Use Games Area. Alternatives are being considered.

Syston in Bloom
Syston was recognised again for its efforts in the East Midlands in Bloom competition. A very creditable ‘Silver Gilt’ award was presented to the Town with another ‘Silver Gilt’ award given to the Queen Victoria public house. A very special thank you must go out to the organising committee and to all who contributed.

Christmas 2009
The Christmas Lights will be switched on Saturday 5^th December.
Melton Road between Somerfields and Barclays Bank will be closed from 1.00pm. Billy Bates will again provide some amusements together with Radio Leicester, Thurmaston Marching Brass, Cheerleaders and if not too busy Santa. The local Traders are also getting in to the Spirit with many of them entering a Best Decorated Shop Window Competition.

CCTV in Central Park
CCTV is currently being installed in Central Park which will be able to monitor the Play area, Skate Park and Park for anti-social behaviour.

Contacting Your Council
Syston Town Council currently has 20 Councillors
Merton Ward                                                             
Mr. Brian Branston
Mr. Toby Griffiths
Mr. Peter Murray
Mr. Ken Pacey
Mr. Harold Screaton
New Barkby Ward
Mrs. Claire Dolan
Mr. Nicolas Gee
Mr. Howard Midgley
Mrs. Janet Midgley
Mr. Ivan Spibey
St. Peter’s East Ward
Mr. Stephen Hampson
Mrs Susan Gerrard
Mrs. Rita Gray
Mr. John Hewer
Mr. Asmal Mohamed
St. Peter’s West Ward
Mr. Tom Barkley
Mrs. Josie Branston
Mr. Mal Carnall
Mrs. Maureen Pacey
Mr. Patrick Wright
All councillors can be contacted at
The Community Centre
School Street
Syston
Leicester LE7 1HN
Our email address is:
mailbox@syston.co.uk
Tel:0116 206 7150
Fax:0116 269 6904
The day to day management team is:
Allan Clarke     Town Manager
John Smith    Deputy Town Manager
Council meetings for November and December are as follows:
Development Committee
3^rd November & 1^st December
Amenities Committee
10^th November & 8^th December
Resources Committee
17^th November & 15^th December
Council
24^th November & 22^nd December
All committee and full Council meetings take place in the Community Centre in School Street on Tuesday evenings and all residents are welcome to attend.
All meetings start at 7.30pm.