BPC News
BPC News
NEWS FROM THE DECEMBER 2011 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
- Details
- Written by Ruth Batterley
The parish council received two grant reports:
Glenaire Primary School received a grant from the parish council to help with the construction of an outdoor classroom:
The headteacher Andrew Soutar said in his report:
'The classroom has been used by most classes during the Spring and Summer terms. It has been a great enhancement to the Learning Environment that is present at Glenaire and all the children and staff appreciate the space that they can now use. We would like to thank the parish council for their support and generosity.'
The Friends of Baildon Moor also sent their report thanking the parish council for the grant that helped with the production of a diorama on the top of Baildon Moor.
The parish council has a fund for small grants. Amounts can be awarded for between £50 and £1,000. If you are interested in applying for a grant please get in touch.
Councillor Val Townend.
Councillor Townend has resigned her seat on the North Ward of the parish council. Councillor Townend has been a parish councillor from the start of the parish council in 2007. The parish council would like to thank Councillor Townend for her contribution to the work of the parish council.
The vacancy has been formally advertised. If sufficient signatures are received on the petition an election will be called. If insufficient signatures are received the parish council will be able to co-opt to the vacancy. If you would like more information about this or any other parish council matter, please get in touch with the clerk.
NEWS FROM THE NOVEMBER 2011 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
- Details
- Written by Ruth Batterley
Grant to Little Rascals Play Centre
The parish council awarded a grant of £1,000 to the Little Rascals Play Centre. The grant is to be put towards the provision of a footpath at Pinfold.
The grant was made by the parish council in recognition of the community benefit that the footpath at Pinfold provides to the area and the residents of Baildon.
NEWS FROM THE OCTOBER 2011 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
- Details
- Written by Ruth Batterley
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR BRAID
Braid opposes the Buck Lane development. Officers from Bradford Council were invited along to the parish council meeting to answer questions about the development.
A full and thorough question and answer session took place. The parish council resolved to support Braid in its opposition to the development.
If you require further information about Braid's work you can contact them via e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on Facebook: Braid at Baildon.
STREET REPS
The Street Rep scheme has been running for some time now across the Shipley constituency.
A Street Rep is someone who:
- cares about where they live and wants to help improve it
- wants to take action on their local street
- who will pass information to the Council about things that need attention on their street
The parish council agrred to ask the Parish Council Environmental Warden to work closely with the Shipley Area Office to support and develop this scheme in Baildon.
GRANT TO BAILDON CLUB
The parish council agreed a grant of £850 to the Baildon Club to support the Christmas activities being planned by the Baildon Club on behalf of the residents of Baildon.
The Christmas Event is planned for Sunday 11th December.
NEWS FROM THE MAY 2011 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
- Details
- Written by Ruth Batterley
NEW CHAIRMAN
The ordinary parish council meeting was preceeded by the Annual Meeting of the Council. Joseph Ashton was elected as Chairman for the council and Mrs Chris Flecknoe was elected as Vice Chair of the Council. Both posts will be for one year.
CO-OPTIONS FOLLOWING THE ELECTION
There are two vacancies following the election. One is in the South East Ward and one in the South Ward. If you are involved in local Baildon life and would like to get involved further you might like to consider standing for parish councillor.
If you would like more information or wish to be considered for co-option to the parish council please get in touch by Tuesday 24 May 2011 with the Clerk to the Council by telephone on 01943 605746 or via e-mail:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NEWS FROM THE APRIL 2011 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
- Details
- Written by Ruth Batterley
This was the last meeting of the current Parish Councillors. The new term of office for the Parish Council starts on 9th May 2011.
At the April 2011 meeting the Parish Council approved the following grants:
Baildon In Bloom.
£3,000 annual grant for planting and flowers in Baildon.
Friends of Baildon Moor
£340 grant for the provision of a diorama on the moor.
£75 for the provision of a Parish Council sponsored beer barrel at the Moravian Beer Festival.
River Tidying
- Details
- Written by Paul Marfell
The Baildon Parish Council, after listening to a Baildon resident, started raising the issue of neglect and debris in and around the River Aire in Baildon. As a result several organisations have been spurred into action. Bradford Council’s Neighbourhood Service, Environmental Health, Countrysides & Rights of Way, The Environment Agency, the Probation Service and Network Rail have all played a part in the substantial improvements along the river.
The information below is from Liz Bailey, Neighbourhood Warden who has helped co-ordinate much of the work.
- The Environment Agency and the Probation Service have done a lot of work in the last few weeks removing trees and debris from the river and its banks. They have filled 3 skips of waste and done a great job.
- Myself and our Environmental Health Enforcement Officer have been working with business asking them to clean up the land backing onto the river and reminding them of their duty of care.
- Network Rail have also erected a substantial piece of fencing on Dockfield Road down by the railway bridge. This was not planned for another couple of years but they have brought it forward as part of this initiative. This will prevent waste entering the river from people flytipping at this site.
There is a planned Community Litterpick on Monday 28th March 2011, starting at 10am-12noon and 1.00-3.00pm meeting at Focus DIY carpark. Please let Liz know if you are able to join in. 07582 100769 or email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NEW ADDRESS FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL
- Details
- Written by Ruth Batterley
As from the 28th February 2011 the address for the parish council will be:
Baildon Parish Council
Baildon Community Link
35, Cliffe Avenue,
Baildon
Shipley
BD17 6NX