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What’s in a Name?

Although our parish is made up of a number of small hamlets, there have been several articles in The Lee Newsletter over the years trying to clarify the correct names and spelling for each of them. To find out more, take a look at:

The-Lee or not The-Lee? That is the-question
To apostrophe or not to apostrophe
The common, the park and the green

Upcoming Events

  • 30th November 2023 8:00 pm, – Arts Society, Ballinger
  • 1st December 2023 7:30 pm, – Newsletter Annual Dinner
  • 2nd December 2023 4:00 pm, – Lighting up The Lee

Recent News/Announcements

  • The Lee Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 4th December 2023, from 7:30 pm to be held at The Lee Parish Hall
  • Christmas orders from Shop at The Lee
  • Minutes of the June 2023 meeting of The Lee Parish Council
  • Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Annual Governance & Accountability Return (for accounts ended 31 March 2023)
  • Minutes of the May 2023 meeting of The Lee Parish Council

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