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The Parish Council welcomes applicants for the position of Parish Councillor. There is currently one position available due to a recent resignation, which is to be filled by co-option. The term of office will run until May 2023. Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 17th December 2021

Councillor Vacancy

Published: 11 Nov 21

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Published: 17 Sep 21

There is a vacancy on the Council caused by the resignation of Cllr David Guy

Death of the HRH Duke of Edinburgh

Published: 9 Apr 21

National mourning of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh As you will be aware the sad passing of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has been announced today. If you wish to sign the online book of condolence, which will be hosted by Buckingham Palace please do so via Lincolnshire County Council's website:

Walking in Lincolnshire

Published: 29 Jan 21

Walking in Lincolnshire

Foston Parish Council - 3rd November 2020

Published: 29 Oct 20

Foston Parish Council - 1st September 2020

Published: 27 Aug 20

http://bypassfarmsolar.com/

Published: 21 Aug 20

This website provides information related to a planning application for a solar farm on land to the south of the A1 bypass near Foston

Football at the Playing Field

Published: 20 Jul 20

Long Bennington FC are currently using Foston Playing Field as a base for some training sessions during the summer of 2020

Childrens Play Equipment

Published: 20 Jul 20

The Children's play equipment maybe used but only at your own risk.

Advise for the most vulnerable as we come out of Lock-down.

Published: 22 Jun 20

Advise for the most vulnerable as we come out of lock-down.....

NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN

Published: 10 Jun 20

NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN

Dog Fouling

Published: 26 May 20

Witnessed dog fouling in Foston, please report to SKDC using the form here

CallConnect Bus still running

Published: 9 May 20

CallConnect Bus service If you need help with transport options, if you are an essential worker or you need to make an essential journey. The transport helpline is still open and happy to answer any of your questions. To contact the Call Connect bus service telephone 0345 456 4474 or email: CallConnectBus@callconnectbus

Foston’s Community Aid Network Coronavirus

Published: 9 Apr 20

Foston’s Community Aid Network Coronavirus Update 09.04.2020. Support for the elderly, vulnerable, self-isolating and pregnant ladies.

Long Bennington Medical Centre up-date

Published: 9 Apr 20

Long Bennington Medical Centre have new consultation Process

Coronavirus: What you need to do

Published: 5 Apr 20

The latest information from national government in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Parish Council Resolutions

Published: 5 Apr 20

Dear Residents, on 31st March 2020 the Parish Council passed the resolutions shown below.

Foston’s Community Aid Network Coronavirus

Published: 30 Mar 20

Foston’s Community Aid Network Coronavirus Update 20.03.2020. Support for the elderly, vulnerable, self-isolating and pregnant ladies.

Help from the Government

Published: 30 Mar 20

If your business or livelihood is suffering there is financial help available for: ✅ Individuals - http://ow.ly/T4ho50yWvf5 ✅ Business - http://investsk.co.uk/businessgrants ✅ The vulnerable - https://bit.ly/3bBKHa7

Dog Poo bins Closed

Published: 30 Mar 20

Due to the Coronavirus all dog bins are to be closed until further notice.

Latest solution to tackle dog fouling

Published: 18 Mar 20

We've launched our latest solution to tackle Dog Fouling! 'DO IT FOR YOUR DOG'

Foston Sports Hall and Scout Hut - Have Your Say

Published: 28 Nov 19

Remembrance Service

Published: 6 Nov 19

The uniformed groups from the Scouts and Guides will be parading before the service held at St Peters Church, Foston on Sunday 10th September. The service will start at 4pm.

Conservation Group Bee-Day

Published: 2 Jul 19

We shall be having a Bee-Day in Foston Village Hall on Saturday July 6th from 2.00pm to 4.30pm so come along and enjoy the show!

WI Valuation Evening Tuesday 18th June

Published: 13 Jun 19

Foston WI are having an Open Evening with a Valuing Event with Colin Young from ‘s Bargain Hunt! Everybody welcome but only one item per person for valuation..

CCTV Consultation

Published: 27 May 19

The Parish Council is considering the installation of CCTV cameras on the three entrances to the village and on the Playing Field/Play Area on Chapel Lane.

Best Kept Village Clean up weekend

Published: 26 Apr 19

Best Kept Village, Big Clean up weekend 27 and 28th April. Meet Black Horse Cottages 10am or 2pm.

Annual Parish Meeting - 26th April 2019

Published: 25 Apr 19

All residents of Foston are invited to the Annual Parish Meeting on Friday 26th April 2019

SKDC Elections - 2nd May 2019

Published: 17 Apr 19

Notice of Poll for Viking District - SKDC Elections 2nd May 2019

Parish Council Elections - 2nd May 2019

Published: 11 Apr 19

Notice of Uncontested Election - Foston Parish Council

Best Kept Village Competition

Published: 30 Mar 19

We are entering again this year the Best Kept Village competition and we are having two tidy Foston weekends on the 27th and 28th April and the 8th and 9th of June.

Parish Council Elections - 2nd May 2019

Published: 12 Mar 19

Election of Parish Councillors for Foston will take place on Thursday 2nd May 2019

Daily Newspapers and Magazines

Published: 25 Feb 19

Daily Newspapers and Magazines deliveries to Foston 7 days a week to a central location on Main Street. Contact Elly on 07951 294607 or Keith 07932152 926

Parish Council Elections - 2 May 2019

Published: 25 Feb 19

Parish Council Elections - 2 May 2019 Elections of 528 parish/town councillors across 65 Parish/Town Councils will be elected on 2 May 2019. Each parish/town councillor is elected for a period of four years.

Remembrance Sunday Service

Published: 1 Nov 18

Remembrance Sunday Service Remembrance Sunday Service 11th November 4pm, St Peter's Church Led by Explorer Scouts, a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and peace.

Creative Christmas Trees

Published: 1 Nov 18

Creative Christmas Trees; An advent festival of Christmas Trees of all sorts! 1st & 2nd December (10am - 4pm) at St Peters Church Foston.

Harvest Service and Supper

Published: 28 Sep 18

Harvest Service and Supper, St Peters Church Foston Sunday 7th October at 5pm.

FREE First Aid Class

Published: 29 Aug 18

FREE 2½ hour course Tuesday 18 September 2018 7pm – 9:30pm At the Village Hall

Light aircraft crash Main Street Foston

Published: 21 Aug 18

On Saturday 18th August a light aircraft taking off from the Foston airstrip crashed

EXTRAORDINARY MEETING Foston Parish Council

Published: 21 Aug 18

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF PARISH COUNCIL

Foston Church Cheese and Wine

Published: 12 Aug 18

FOSTON CHURCH CHEESE AND WINE Save the date Friday ,19 October 2018 at 7.30pm FOSTON VILLAGE HALL Wine and cheese provided by WAITROSE

Foston Fete

Published: 18 Jun 18

Foston Fete Saturday 30th June 2pm to 5pm.

Best Kept Village 2018

Published: 23 May 18

Annual Parish Meeting and Neighbourhood Plan Celebration

Published: 19 Apr 18

Annual Parish Meeting and Neighbourhood Plan celebration on Friday 27th April 2018 at 7.30pm.

Foston Spring Clean

Published: 4 Apr 18

Help is required for Foston's Spring Clean 14th and 15th April.

Vacancy for a Councillor

Published: 25 Mar 18

There is a vacancy on the Council caused by the resignation of Cllr Ian Hesford

Parish Councillor vacancy

Published: 1 Mar 18

The Parish Council is looking for a new Councillor.

Hedgehog Welfare

Published: 7 Sep 17

Hedgehog Welfare next event is the Annual Fund Raiser in the Foston Village Hall on Sunday the 24th September 2017 more information to follow......

A1 roadworks in September

Published: 23 Aug 17

There will be some major roadworks taking place on the A1 between Newark and Barrowby in September.

All the fun of the fete

Published: 26 Jun 17

Foston’s annual Summer Fete was held this year on mid-summers day and it got off to a good start with a gymnastic display on the lawn.

30 mph Wheelie Bin Stickers

Published: 24 Jun 17

The Parish Council has an additional supply of 30mph stickers for wheelie bins.

New Defibrillator

Published: 24 Jun 17

The defibrillator is now installed in the telephone box on Main Street. To uses it you have to call 999 to get the code from the Ambulance Service. The Parish Council will be organising more training courses in due course.

Neighbourhood Watch

Published: 8 Jun 17

Neighbourhood Watch,for non emergencies or if you experience anything untoward do not intervene

Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Result

Published: 5 May 17

The result of Foston's Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum Yes 180, No 27, Electorate: 431 Total votes cast: 207 Turnout : 48%

Village Events

Published: 1 Jan 17

To publicise your village event or group here, please contact the Parish Clerk James Stanley or Christina Lees, Chairman.