February 2026 – Edenthorpe Parish Council

New nesting boxes in the village

Posted on 18th February 202618th February 2026 by edenthorpechair

The 47th Edenthorpe Scout Group recently constructed twelve new nesting boxes, with materials provided by the parish council. These bird boxes have been installed in woodland areas off Lyndale Avenue, with six located at the end of Fieldside and six at the end of Elmdale Drive. The Scouts researched appropriate hole sizes for different bird species to ensure suitability for various inhabitants. Each box features the Scouts’ logo as a mark of their involvement. A Blue Tit was sighted this morning making enquiries at one of the boxes. Thank you to the hard working scout group and to parish councillor Steve Sutcliffe-ward who has put the boxes up.

Dog fouling in the village

Posted on 13th February 2026 by edenthorpechair

Dog fouling in the village is again at an unacceptable level. By law, dog owners must clean up after their pets when outside the home. Dog faeces can cause toxocariasis, a serious illness that may lead to blindness, especially in children. Failure to clean up results in a £100 fine, rising to a further fine of £1,000 if unpaid.

Carriageway drainage repair works – Church Balk, Edenthorpe

Posted on 3rd February 20263rd February 2026 by edenthorpechair

Essential drainage repair works are due to commence at the above location on Saturday 14th February for a period of up to 8 days between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00. The scheme requires excavation within the carriageway to remedy the numerous collapses and blockages of the existing drainage network. To minimise disruption as best possible, the works are to be undertaken in phased sections during the school holidays as listed below and on the drawing attached. There will also be the introduction of new gullies in areas that currently experience standing water.

The programme of works for the drainage works are as follows;

Sat 14th Feb & Sun 15th – Athelstane Crescent to Sherwood Avenue.

Mon 16th Feb to Wed 18th – Thorne Road to Athelstane. Crescent

Thurs 19th Feb – Milton Grove to St Oswalds Drive.

Fri 20th Feb – Church Balk Gardens to St Oswalds Drive.

Sat 21st Feb – Church Balk Gardens to Scott Crescent.

Sun 22nd Feb – Doncaster Road to Church Croft.

Resurfacing of Church Balk will now take place in the Easter Holidays.