Covering the villages of Wilsden and Harecroft
Wilsden Parish Council invites you to a Science Fair Saturday 12th May 2pm-4pm at Wilsden Trinity Church, Chapel Row, BD15 0EQ To celebrate the life of Alfred Fowler who was world famous but is now almost forgotten, and who was born in Wilsden. This year is the 150th anniversary of his birth and he went…
The Annual Parish Meeting is taking place on Wednesday 18th April 2018 at 6.45 p.m. in the Village Hall The agenda is as follows: 1. Apologies 2. Approval of the minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 3rd April 2017 3. Chairman’s Report 4. Public Question Time The meeting will be followed by The…
On the 5th March 2018 Paul Howcroft was elected to serve as parish councilor and will represent the Harecroft Ward until May 2019. Paul has lived in Harecroft for 5 years. He is marred with a daughter who attends a local primary school. He said ” I feel passionate in bringing a much needed voice…
ALFRED FOWLER – 150 The blue plaque to commemorate Wilsden’s eminent astrophysicist, Alfred Fowler, has been placed on the end of Moss Row in time for the 150th anniversary of his birth on 22nd March 2018. Crowdfunding to cover its cost is still continuing and if you would like to make a donation towards this…
The Parish Council have been informed by City of Bradford Metropolitan Council that with effect from 2nd March 2018 the changes to the car parking fees in the Wilsden Pay & Display Car Park on Main Street are as follows: Monday – Saturday 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Up to 1 hour 30p; …
It’s 150 years since Alfred Fowler, Astrophysicist, was born in Wilsden. Wilsden Parish Council wants to erect a blue plaque in his memory. If you could help us to reach our target of £390 for a blue plaque please click on: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/blue-plaque-in-wilsden-to-remember-alfred-fowler/ and read the story of a remarkable man and his remarkable life. Thank…
At our Parish Council meeting in February we agreed a budget for the year 2018/19. It was decided that we will spend £57,027 of which £53,210 will be raised through the precept, paid at the same time as your Council Tax. This means that the average council tax payer will pay £29.72 per year, which…
Please click on the link below to download the new timetable for Sunday bus services which includes the 616 through Wilsden.https://www.firstgroup.com/bradford/news-and-service-updates/planned-changes/service-improvements-18th-february
The parish council has a vacancy for a new parish councillor for the Harecroft ward and it’s looking for interested candidates. Being a parish councillor is a good opportunity to get involved in local life and make a difference to your community. If you’re interested please get in touch with the clerk Gail Denham, by…
The winning window with the most votes went to Sarah Farrar Opticians, 160 Main Street for their display of Silent knit, Holy knit. The randomly picked winning voter was Sue Sutcliffe. A big thank you to everyone who voted.
The parish council has been asked to raise awareness of the current situation regarding Bird Flu. If applicable please use the link below to learn more. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-bird-flu-in-winter-2017-to-2018
If you would like to respond to the attached survey, please forward by the end of January 2018. Your reply will be used in setting the police precept for 2018/2019. Thank you. Mark Burns-Williamson Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/funding-our-police-c/