Entries by Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.