Parish Wardens & Helpers
Parish Wardens are volunteers who help the Parish and the Parish Council.
Archaeology Warden: Mr A J Holmes
The County Council used to consult Archaeology Wardens when planning applications involved land in Archaeological Alert Areas [we have these in both villages] which might uncover or affect archaeological remains. Leics CC no longer makes this arrangement.
Environmental Warden: Cathy Schou
Email: environmental.warden@woodhouseparishcouncil.org.uk
Heritage Wardens: Position Vacant
These wardens are appointed by the County Council to help establish heritage projects, especially those involving local wildlife. They keep in touch with the Leicestershire Local Access Forum. The forums represent interests on public rights of way and countryside access and cover the interests of walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, runners, climbers, landowners, farmers, environmental & conservation groups, people involved in tourism, disabled & disadvantaged groups and public transport users.
Footpaths: Mr A Thomson
Email: LFAChair@gmail.com :
Allotments Manager: Mr Martin Hynard
The Allotments Manager looks after the allotments on behalf of the Council, taking bookings and seeing that the ground is kept tidy. Mrs Linda Winston assists
Email: hynardm@gmail.com
Neighbourhood Watch: Mrs H Horne
The Neighbourhood Watch liaises with Police, local co-ordinators and other 'Watches' such as Countryside Watch and Pub Watch to help keep our Parish safe. Police Crime Support Officer is PCSO Jade Martin. Email: jade.martin@leics.police.uk
Litter Picking: Gemma Andrews / Cherrie Whatmuff
Gemma & Cherrie manages a team of regulars who patrol local roads collecting litter from verges. The litter is mainly empty cans, bottles and fast-food containers dropped by runners or walkers or thrown out of vehicles.
Tree Warden: Maggie Morland
The Tree Warden will take a keen interest in all things to do with trees in the parish and can offer comments on trees that might be affected when the council receives details of new planning applicatiions.
Email: tree.warden@woodhouseparishcouncil.org.uk
Flag flying volunteers: Chris Bennett
We fly flags at the Village Hall on Main Street and at the War Memorial on Church Hill - the list of dates is on the Property page.
Snow Warden: Chris Bennett
Leics CC pays parishes a small sum for snow clearance done by local volunteers - they receive health & safety training and clothing. Contact the PC if you are willing to help.
Bus company liaison: Ann Humphreys
Liaises with bus companies and county council to ensure the provison of timetables, suitable buses, alterations to services
Village pump garden:
Linda Winston & Jo Poultley maintains the garden around the pump
Traffic Watch: Liz Randall, Karl Cheatham, Ann Irving, Malcolm Whitmore
Fortnightly speed and volume monitoring
Sports volunteers
Football: Vic Tye
Cricket: Peter Ince
Tennis: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BeaconTennisClub/
Annual Parish Award
The Council awards someone a trophy each year "in recognition of a significant contribution to the life of our villages." The trophy was made by Mervyn Greenhalgh when he left the Council in 1996 after being its Chairman. The list of who has been awarded the trophy is below, along with other awards given to local people.
2024 | Jo and Hugh McCarthur, dedication to community service | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2022 | Gemma Andrews, Plastic Free Group | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2021 | John Gillingham. WHE Cricket Club | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2020 | No award presented due to Covid | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2018 | Martin Clark, Woodhouse Newsagent | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2017 | Linda Winston, Allotments manager | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2017 | Woodhouse Eaves Scout Group | New Scout Hut award | Shanly Fiundation |
2016 | Ann Humphreys, Bus Services champion | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2015 | Pam Crankshaw, Litter-picking volunteers | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2014 | Vic Tye | Sportsman of the Year President's Award | North Leicestershire Football League Woodhouse Imperial Football Club |
2014 | Woodhouse Eaves Football Club | Respect Award | Football Association |
2014 | Junior Allotments and Litter picks Katie Winston, Imogen Power, Emma Taylor-Clark | Don't Muck Around awards Schools & Young People | Charnwood Borough Council/Serco |
2014 | Ann Humphreys | Local Heroes award | Loughborough Echo |
2014 | Mervyn Greenhalgh, Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2013 | Roundabout magazine production team | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2012 | Pam Crankshaw | Don't Muck Around Award | Charnwood Borough Council/Serco |
2012 | Woodhouse Eaves Scout Group | Achievement Award | Rural Community Council |
2012 | Woodhouse Eaves Horticultural & Craft Show | Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award | Lord Lieutenant |
2012 | Eric Allsop Woodhouse Eaves village | Judges award Bronze award | East Midlands in Bloom East Midlands in Bloom |
2012 | Andy Selby May Day Challenge | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2011 | Liz Randall, Traffic Watch | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2010 | Gordon Ambler MBE | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2009 | Yvonne Starbuck | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2008 | Parish Council website | Best Parish Information | Leics Rural Partnership |
2008 | Bill Avery | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2007 | Les Pole | President's Certificate | Fields In Trust [National Playing Fields Association] |
2007 | Les Pole | International Day of Older People | Leics County Council |
2007 | Iris Brown, Tree Warden | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2006 | Woodhouse & Woodhouse Eaves villages | Best Village | Rural Community Council/Calor |
2006 | Village Design Statements | Commended | Charnwood BC Design awards |
2006 | Emma Pattison, Sam Waters, Sarah Jarvis - Toddlers' Playground Project | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2005 | Eric Allsop | Parish Paragon | National Forest |
2005 | Diane Allsop | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2004 | 291 Forest Road | Commended | Charnwood Design Awards |
2004 | Norman James | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2003 | Michael Meakin | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2002 | John Palmer | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2001 | Robert Rankin | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
2000 | Rosemary Foley | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
1999 | Bernard Bryan | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
1998 | Bill Goodman | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
1997 | Rev Canon Derek & Mrs Eileen Buxton | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |
1996 | Eric & Diane Allsop | Annual Parish Award | Parish Council |