SPOTLIGHT – THE JOURNAL OF SYSTON TOWN COUNCIL, November 2021, written by Catherine Voyce

Pavilion Reconfiguration and Refurbishment, Memorial Park
The works are delayed until w/c 18th October, this is due to several of the contractors testing positive for Covid-19.
Park Bookings
We have held a number of events on Central Park during the summer. All have been managed carefully in terms of Covid-19 protection for the public and event organisers.
Food Gusto held their excellent food festival on the sunny Saturday of the August bank holiday. Visitors could experience the taste of local and regional producers, with an array of food and drink on offer. This was combined with live music and children’s rides; there was definitely something for everyone.
Funtopia returned to Central Park on 14th and 15th August with their high energy children’s event and an assortment of inflatable children’s rides.
Additional fun for children was provided by a Kids Fun Day on 4th September, where walking dinosaurs created great excitement along with some funfair rides.
Billy Bates Fair brought their huge variety of amazing rides for all the family for the week 17th to 26th September.
Week commencing 11th October brought the wonderful world of entertainment from Pinders Circus to Central Park with original acts creating a perfect family event.
Remembrance Sunday, 14th November 2021
This is being run by the Royal British Legion and supported by Syston Town Council. There will not be a parade this year but all are invited to pay their respects at the War Memorial in Central Park from 10.30am. A small service will take place, the last post will be played by Syston Town Band and a two minutes’ silence will be held at 11am. The Barkby Road Chapel will have its own Remembrance Day tribute in the form of tributes, provided by the wonderful “Friends of Barkby Road Cemetery.”
Local churches will also be holding Remembrance Day services, check your local church for details.
Christmas Event 2021
Sadly there will not be a Christmas
Event this year as planning for such an occasion starts twelve months prior to the event taking place and therefore, we could not commit that early on in the year. Thank you to the volunteers that normally give their time to the assistance in arranging our Christmas Event, as most did offer their services again this year.
Syston and District Cemetery – wins national award
Syston & District Cemetery won a Silver Award in this national competition.
Competition judges said “the team at Syston & District Cemetery performed exceptionally throughout the extensive judging period which is focused on Industry Standards, Environmental Issues and Good Practice”
This award is such a wonderful pat on the back for our team, it acknowledges that we really go above and beyond to try and provide a reliable, friendly and quality service. All at Syston Town Council are delighted.
The Cemetery of the Year Awards are supported and endorsed by the following leading industry Associations:
* Memorial Awareness Board (MAB)
*Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM)
*The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA)
*The Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC)
*British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM)
The picture above shows: Facilities Manager, Jason Green, Town Manager, Catherine Voyce, Chairman, Tom Barkley with the award.
Parks are Blooming
Our parks and streets came into full bloom during July to September, the colours were especially vibrant and cheered up the town.
Friends of Barkby Road Cemetery – Barkby Road
The Friends of Barkby Road Cemetery continue to work very hard at the cemetery and Chapel. The new rainbow mosaic will be installed in front of the noticeboard during October.
Love Clean Streets App
Please download the App to your mobile phone, it is FOC and makes sure that all reports go directly to the correct Council. You can report:
Parks
Criminal damage, dog waste bins, litter, playgrounds
Streets
Blocked gullies, dog fouling and litter, trees, highway verges, overhanging trees on highway, bins, potholes
Crime
Criminal damage in parks, drug paraphernalia, fly-tipping. Graffiti

Please download the app now and help keep Syston tidy.
Chairman’s Nominated Charity
Fundraising has already begun to raise money for LOROS. Earlier this year Officers walked the LOROS Twilight Walk and on Tuesday, 30th November there is an SOS Charity Fashion Show that is advertised in this newspaper.
Councillor Vacancies
There are three vacancies at the Council in wards:
* Merton Ward
* St Peters West Ward
* New Barkby Ward
There are still opportunities for you to help make Syston a better place!
People from all backgrounds and experiences are welcome, as long as you either live or work in Syston, your input is so valuable to us.
Please contact catherine@systontowncouncil.gov.uk for an informal chat about what a difference you can make by being a Councillor.
Councillor Surgeries
Monthly Councillor Surgeries take place on the first Saturday of each month, currently by Zoom. Our local County and Borough Councillors are in attendance to assist with queries relating to borough and county issues. I also attend some of the surgeries in my role of Town Manager to allow you the opportunity to raise any Syston Town Council specific concerns.
See our website, Facebook and Twitter as well as the notice board at the Community Centre for the Zoom log in details, or contact the office Monday to Friday for assistance if you are unsure how to use Zoom.
New Email Address/Website:
mailbox@systontowncouncil.gov.uk
www.systontowncouncil.gov.uk
Twitter @syston_tc
Also find us on Facebook and Linked-In
Contacting your Council:
SYSTON TOWN COUNCILLORS
Merton Ward
Cllr Lyn Gillard
Cllr John Lucas
Cllr Ken Pacey
Cllr Salome Tonge
Cllr Phil Walden
Cllr Scott Walker
Vacancy
St Peters East Ward
Cllr Sharon Brown
Cllr Susan Gerrard
Cllr Stephen Hampson
Cllr Mike Mcloughlin
St Peters West Ward
Cllr Tom Barkley (Chairman)
Cllr Malwyn Carnall
Cllr Phillip Knight
Vacancy
New Barkby Ward
Cllr Asit Jansari (Vice Chairman)
Cllr David Pepper
Cllr Harold Screaton
Cllr Lara Towell
Vacancy
All Councillors can be contacted via Syston Town Council
Syston Town Council,  Community Centre, School Street,
Syston. LE7 1HN
Town Manager: Catherine Voyce
Deputy Town Manager: Ursula Southan
Senior Administrator: Kay Liquorish
Assistant to the Town Manager: Sophie Brown
Facilities Manager: Jason Green
Phone: 0116 260 7150
Email: mailbox@systontowncouncil.gov.uk
Council Meeting Dates
November 2021
Tuesday, 02 Development & GP
Tuesday, 09 Amenities
Tuesday, 16 Resources
Tuesday, 23 Full Council
December 2021
Tuesday, 07 Development and
General Purposes (7pm start)
Tuesday, 07 Amenities (7.45pm start)
Tuesday, 14 Resources
Tuesday, 21 Full Council
January 2022
Tuesday, 11 Development and General Purposes (7pm start)
Tuesday, 11 Amenities (7.30pm start)
Tuesday, 18 Resources
Tuesday, 25 Full Council
All meetings take place in the Brookside Suite at the Community Centre at 7.30 pm, unless stated otherwise.