Notice of the period for the exercise of public rights
Dear electorate, The accounts for 2025/26 have been submitted to the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn. The accounts are currently unaudited. You have a period of 30 days in which to exercise your public rights to inspect and make copies of the accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates. This period is […]
ACT NOW!….. PHONE LINE SWITCH TO DIGITIAL FROM JANUARY 2027
Dear resident, You may be aware that by January 2027, the UK’s old copper phone network will be switched off. For older or vulnerable residents, particularly those with telecare alarms or no mobile phone, it can be confusing and potentially risky if they’re not prepared in time. These changes will affect everyone who has or […]
Maintenance of watercourses for riparian owners
Dear resident, As you may or may not know, under the Land Drainage Act 1991, it is the responsibility of all riparian owners to maintain the watercourses that are within or adjacent to the boundaries of their properties. Please inspect the watercourse in your ownership and undertake any necessary maintenance work; you should ensure that […]
Councillor Vacancies
Dear Resident, The parish council currently has one vacancy to be filled. Would you like to contribute something to your local community and have your say on matters pertaining to the parish council? You can, simply by becoming a parish councillor. You give as much or as little time as you wish and as a […]
Cars parked on pavements could be fined by the Police
Residents can take a photograph of a parked car obstructing a pavement and submit it to West Mercia Police using the Operation Snap website Click on https://www.westmercia.police.uk//police-forces/west-mercia-police/areas/west-mercia/campaigns/campaigns/2019/operation-snap/ Parked cars should leave 1.5m for pedestrians, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, pushchairs to pass safely on the pavement without stepping onto the road.
Notice of the period for the exercise of public rights, Accounting Statement and Annual Governance Statement, 2024/25
Dear resident, The accounts for the year 24/25 are currently unaudited but you are welcome to exercise your public rights from 18th June 2025 to 29th July 2025 inclusive to view the parish council accounts for the year 2024/25. Please get in touch if you would like to at clerk@churchillandblakedown-pc.gov.uk Kind regards, Louise – Clerk […]
Jim Long – Obituary
It was with great sorrow and shock that we learnt of the death of our fellow Councillor Jim Long on 15th March, following a road traffic accident on the A456 as he returned home after the March Parish Council meeting. Throughout the 30+ years that Jim had lived in Blakedown, Jim was a dedicated and […]
Introduction to the BioDiversity Project at the Signal Box garden
The Signal Box site in the village of Blakedown covers an area of approximately 200msq. and features the building itself – a brick structure relocated and rebuilt from its original nearby site – a surrounding pathway, an area of artificial grass, a linear planter running along the southern boundary and gravel beds. A large conifer overhangs the site from an adjacent garden. The site currently has very little ecological value and relatively modest enhancements would improve the site for wildlife.
Notice of Conclusion of Audit for 2023-2024
Dear Resident, This parish council duly displays a notice of conclusion of audit for the year 2023-24 together with copies of the AGAR, Sections 1, 2 and 3 for your information. Kind regards, Louise Harris Clerk and RFO to the parish council.