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Town Mayor Passes Away
Posted Monday July 15th, 2019, 3:56 pm
It is with much regret that we announce the passing away of the Bridgnorth Town Mayor, Councillor Jean Onions earlier today following a lengthy illness.
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ron Whittle OBE said:
“On behalf of the councillors, staff and residents of Bridgnorth I wish to express the great sadness felt at the news of the death of Jean Onions. Our thoughts are with Jean’s family at this time.
Apart from being on Town Council together, I have known Jean and her late husband very well indeed since we were in our late teens. She was a true entrepreneur running their florists with good humour and professionalism. Jean was also a tireless volunteer with the Air Training Corps, the Chamber of Commerce and much more. She could be fierce and, I am pleased to say, did not suffer fools. But on the other hand had a soft heart and would defend friends and those in need with great tenacity.”
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‘Road Focus’ Campaign – Drop in Sessions in Bridgnorth
Posted Monday July 8th, 2019, 11:24 am
Shropshire Council and the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion are running a joint campaign from 8-12 July to improve road safety in Shropshire.
As part of the ‘Roads Focus’ campaign, drop-in sessions will be held in Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry and Bridgnorth to enable people to put comments, concerns and questions about road safety issues to Shropshire Council, the PCC, Safer Roads Partnership, the police, and local councillors. Shropshire Council’s road safety education team will also be on hand to talk about the road safety education and cycle training available to schools. People will also be able to find out more about work being done across the county to improve road safety.
The drop-in session to be held in Bridgnorth is as follows:
- Thursday 11 July – Bridgnorth, Castle Hall: 5pm to 7pm
On Friday 12 July there’s an opportunity for people to attend a ‘driver awareness course’ in Shrewsbury free of charge. The driver awareness course – run in conjunction with TTC – will be held from 2pm to 4pm, at The Lantern in Shrewsbury.
All comments and suggestions raised as part of the campaign will be considered by the relevant organisation and, where appropriate, action will be taken.
For more information please email [email protected].
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Election of a Town Councillor – Statement of Persons Nominated
Posted Monday July 8th, 2019, 8:59 am
Following the resignation of Adrian Hinton, a poll will be taken on 1st August between 7 am and 10 pm. Details of both candidates can be found below:
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Councillor Elections
Posted Wednesday June 26th, 2019, 4:40 pm
An election has been called for the vacancy of Bridgnorth Town Councillor (East Ward).
Prospective candidates can obtain nomination forms from either the Town Council offices in St Leonard's Close during our normal office hours (Mon-Fri 10 am to 2 pm) or by contacting Shropshire Council via e-mail: [email protected] and they will subsequently post one out.
Closing date for candidates to be nominated is Friday 5th July.
Should there be more than one candidate then an election is scheduled for Thursday 1st August.
The formal notice of election can be found by clicking the link below.
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Upcoming Road Closures
Posted Wednesday June 26th, 2019, 2:38 pm
We have been notified by Shropshire Council of the following upcoming road closures:
Road Closure: A458 Stourbridge Road (Kidderminster Road roundabout to Stourbridge Road roundabout)
Start Date: 1st July 2019
End Date: 2nd July 2019
Purpose: Surface dressing of the carriageway.
Surface dressing 01-02/07/19 09:30-16:00.
Lining works 12-13/07/19 09:30-16:00.
Works Promoter: Kier
Enforcement pattern for A458 Stourbridge Road Closure:
Please note: These works are very weather dependent and the dates are subject to change.
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://roadworks.org?tm=113552715
Road Closure: B4373 Stanley Lane junction to Cross Lane Head
Start Date: 2nd July 2019
End Date: 3rd July 2019
Purpose: SE01 Surface dressing of the carriageway.
Surface dressing 02-03/07/19 09:30-16:00.
Stud replacement and lining 16-17/07/19 20:00-06:00.
Works Promoter: Kier
Enforcement pattern for B4373 Closure:
Please note: These works are very weather dependent and the dates are subject to change.
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://roadworks.org?tm=113565623
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on [email protected].
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Bridgnorth Town Carnival Rescheduling
Posted Wednesday June 26th, 2019, 11:00 am
Please see statement below from the Chairman of the Events & Christmas Committee, Councillor Sarah Barlow.
“While the events committee was scheduled to meet yesterday and discuss the Carnival, I regret that it was unable to do so due to a number of unforeseen circumstances. I have however, spoken with the officers of the Council to see how the Town Council might reschedule the Carnival which was cancelled last weekend.
I have taken the opportunity to discuss at length with officers of the Council what might reasonably be done and how we can move forward in a positive way.
Initial discussions suggest that it is unreasonable to expect the carnival to be rescheduled before the end of August.
However, it appears much more plausible to reschedule a scaled down version of the event specifically to include the main Carnival procession, with a possible route change that ends in the High Street.
One of my greatest concerns at this time is the need to allow those young people who were nominated as Carnival Royalty their moment in the limelight. I have also been saddened to hear about the many people taking part in the procession who worry that all their hard work will go to waste.
I have asked the officers of the Council to contact participants to seek their views on potential dates; mid to late September (15th or 22nd) seems the most likely to me at this stage. There is no point in organising an event if no one can attend but I’m hoping that residents of the town will see these suggestions as a positive move. All dates have their difficulties, some more than others. Many hands make light work and if there are members of the local community who think they might be willing to help out, then we will be very appreciative. I am sure that together we can overcome any obstacles.
Local residents of course will have a view as will High Street traders and we will need to take into consideration all valid viewpoints.
The next meeting of the events committee is on 4th July. I hope that we can have some more detail at that point in order that we can come to a firm decision on the way forward.”
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Armed Forces Day 2019
Posted Monday June 24th, 2019, 4:48 pm
Bridgnorth showed its support for our Armed Forces at a service in the Castle Grounds for Armed Forces Day earlier today. Local schools, military (ex and serving), organisations and busineses attended the short service which was led by Reverend Prebendary Simon Cawdell.
Armed Forces Day celebrations begin on Monday 24 June when the Armed Forces Day flag is raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country with Armed Forces Day taking place on Saturday 29th June. This year, the national event will be held in Salisbury.
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Footbridge Farm – Amendment to Planning Application
Posted Friday June 21st, 2019, 12:14 pm
At the Town Council meeting on 18th June, Councillors stood by their original decision to object to the subject planning application (Amendment to 17/01033/EIA) in line with their previous submission in August 2017. The planning application proposed to erect four poultry buildings with feed bins, one gate house, one boiler house and a circular water tank; and the associated infrastructure and landscaping scheme – located at Footbridge Farm, Tasley, Bridgnorth, WV16 5LZ.
The Town Council's planning committee will approve a precise form of words that are consistent with the views discussed (to object) that could be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.
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Climate Change Emergency Recognised
Posted Friday June 21st, 2019, 11:50 am
At the Town Council meeting held on 18th June 2019, Bridgnorth Town Council considered a draft motion concerning climate change. Members resolved:
i. That Bridgnorth Town Council recognises a climate emergency.
ii. To aim for its own operations to become carbon neutral by 2030, including meaningful offsets.
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iii. That an advisory group be created (in line with an offer made by Sustainable Bridgnorth to provide advice, support and recommendations) that can report formally to the Town Council on how the Town Council might best proceed to reduce and measure any reduction in its (net) carbon footprint (Town Clerk to arrange for some appropriate terms of reference to be drawn up). Once a process had been identified a regular report (most likely annually) should be provided to the Town Council.
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iv. In the meantime (The Council) to be mindful of carbon emissions (with the aim of reducing them) in carrying out its routine or any new business.
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Take a (virtual) tour of the Town Hall….
Posted Thursday June 20th, 2019, 10:14 am
Our wonderful Town Hall can now be viewed from the comfort of your own living room. Take our virtual tour and find out all about the history of the Town Hall. Don't forget we are still open every Saturday until 7th September so you can meet our Curator and learn even more...
