Dear Resident, The parish council currently has two vacancies 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 […]
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.
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.
In accordance with recent changes in the law, C&B PC has adopted a Biodiversity Policy. Although the parish council does not own much land to speak of, it aims to protect biodiversity across the parish by increasing awareness amongst residents and working with the wider community, businesses, landowners and other local authorities. For further details, […]
2 Daniel Baird Bleed Control Kits have been purchased and installed in the parish defibrillator cabinets, along with the defibrillator units, at the following locations:- Refurbished phone kiosk at top of Mill Lane (near Signal Box) Blakedown Parish Rooms (outside wall), 18 Belbroughton Road Both are accessible 24-7. In the event of an incident, 999 […]
On behalf of the Parish Council and residents of Churchill and Blakedown, I would like to thank Sue Fowler for all the brilliant work she has undertaken during the last number of years as Chair of the Parish Council. Sue has carried out her role diligently and professionally, spending a significant amount of her own […]
Dear Resident, This newsletter is the annual report from the chair person during the year 2023/24, Sue Fowler. It should have been delivered to every household in the Churchill and Blakedown Parish but we hear that some have been missed. Apologies for this, we have been working hard to ensure that all households are covered […]
The village car park is there for residents and those passing by to enjoy a free short-term parking facility whilst using the local businesses on and around the Birmingham Road. It is short-term as stated on the 2 signs displayed at both ends of the car park. There are also 2 Instavolt charging stations for […]
First, a quick recap. The precept paid to Churchill and Blakedown Parish Council from the overall payments to the District Council is to fund the annual running costs of the villages. In 2023, the amount we received for the year was just over £34,000. A little more than half of that goes on the costs […]
Dear all, Please find attached notification regarding a strategy that is under development by Worcestershire County Council. It is a Local Nature Recovery Strategy and is a key part of delivering targets in the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan for England. These strategies are to be implemented across England and meet the requirements by law under […]