Author: Parish Clerk

Thank you

The Annual Parish Meeting was held on Monday 10^th June and was attended by a good number of parishioners. We heard from each attendee about their role in the community and the latest news from each person’s area of responsibility. Thank you to all for attending and for the work you do in the Parish; you really do keep everything looking good and running smoothly!

Parish Council Meeting news

The Parish Council Meeting was also held on Monday 10^th June. The Council agreed to appoint a new Councillor by co-option and he will be signed in and take up his role at the next meeting on 1^st July; more details to follow after that meeting.

There is just one Councillor vacancy left now – please contact me for further details if you are interested in finding out more about the role or would like to apply: clerk@bridfordparishcouncil.org or 07768 784978

Road safety and street lighting

The Council discussed these matters and would like to consult with parishioners about their views on these issues at the Parish Council stall at the Village Fete on Saturday 13^th July. You may also contact the Clerk on the details above should you be unable to attend the fete and would like to submit your views.

Bridford play park

The Parish Council would like to hear from local children what they would like to see in the play park and any ideas they have for developing the play area in the future. The Parish Council stall at the Village Fete will give children the opportunity to put their ideas forward or you can contact the Clerk as above.

Bridford Parish Council meets on the first Monday of the month (except for Bank Holidays when the meeting will be held the following Monday) at 7pm upstairs in Bridford Village Hall. Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. There are no meetings in August or December. The June 2024 meeting is to be held on 10th June rather than 3rd June as a one off arrangement. Please contact the Clerk, Tamsin Mowat on clerk@bridfordparishcouncil.org should you have any queries.

Thank you

At the Annual Council Meeting on Monday 13^th May 2024 we said thank you and goodbye to Chairman Jennifer Padgham who has resigned. Jennifer served on the Parish Council for many years as a Councillor and as Chairman for the past 3 years and worked so hard to ensure the smooth running and positive future of the council. Jennifer will be missed and we all wish her well.

New Chairman

Voting took place for a new Chairman and Councillor Judy Topley was proposed and unanimously agreed upon, so was duly elected to the post. Councillor Topley signed the declaration of acceptance before taking over the meeting from Vice Chair Stephen Purser. We all wish Judy well in her new role and look forward to working together. Councillor Purser will continue as Vice Chair for a further year.

Groups and roles

Responsibilities for groups and other roles in the parish were reviewed and agreed. Many thanks to all those volunteers in the parish who help to ensure that everything is well maintained and runs smoothly; we are very grateful for your help.

Parishioners are invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting of Bridford Parish Council at 6.30-7pm on Monday 10th June 2024 in Bridford Village Hall. Please come and join us to celebrate all the hard work that goes on in our community. Light refreshments will be available.