Covering the villages of Wilsden and Harecroft
Himalayan Balsam is a non-native, invasive and highly successful plant which can fling its seeds over a wide area. It grows very fast and chokes out our own native flora, altering habitats. It is particularly prevalent along the banks of the beck and in Bilberry Banks wood. Between now and the end of June is…
NOTICE OF MEETING ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH All residents are welcome to attend Refreshments will be provided Monday 23rd May 2022 at 7.30 p.m. VENUE: Albion Room, Wilsden Village Hall, Townfield, BD15 0HT Agenda 1. Apologies 2. Approval of the minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 12th April 2021 3. Chairman’s Report…
Wilsden Parish Council Vacancy for an Assistant Clerk: This post would suit somebody who likes varied office work, pays attention to detail, has a willingness to learn and has an interest in Wilsden and Harecroft. The principal duties are to support the administration of the Council through preparing documents for meetings, producing correspondence as directed,…
As part of our Bingley Rural Green Travel Project we have set up an online map, working with Mapping for Change, to collect local views and ideas on green travel. We have already collected a range of input through our online mapping workshops, but we’re keen to hear from as many people as possible. Use…
Wilsden Parish Council has made significant increases in the services we deliver to the residents of Wilsden and Harecroft over recent years and as a result we have had substantially higher costs. This has meant that the amount we all pay to cover the Parish Council’s costs has increased by £15.50 for the average house.…
This is an exciting new post and would suit somebody who likes to work outdoors and has a care for Wilsden and Harecroft. The principal duty is maintaining and improving the local environment, specifically in the Park, the Firth Lane recreation ground and Wilsden Cemetery, although other areas may need attention from time to time.…
Dear Residents and Members of the Public Donations Pledged towards for the purchase of Bilberry Bank Thank you for pledging funds towards the purchase of Bilberry Bank. There are two ways that you can pay your donation to the Parish Council, either online or by cheque. Please see the details below: ONLINE PAYMENTS: Please use…
Last week the Parish Council received a response from the Secretary of State, Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, granting the Loan Sanction for the purchase of Bilberry Bank. This has taken considerably longer that was initially hoped. As the next step, the Chairman of the Parish Council has called a meeting of the…
Bingley Rural Green Travel Project psoter
An exciting project is getting underway to encourage and enable more people to use climate-safe, community-friendly modes of travel, and reduce traffic and pollution, across the Bingley Rural area. The Green Travel Project is the first of its kind, bringing together local councils across the ward (Cullingworth, Denholme, Harden and Wilsden) and drawing on expert…
If you were so kind and generous as to make a pledge towards the cost of purchasing Bilberry Bank, firstly, a very sincere thank you for your support. The Clerk will contact you in the coming days by either email or letter acknowledging receipt of your pledge and explaining the timetable of the process for acquiring a Loan…
Thank you very much to everyone who took the time to respond to the Public Consultation on the purchase of Bilberry Bank. The results will be published on the website. Thank you too, to all the kind and very generous people, who have pledged money towards the purchase. Pledges will continue to be received until 13th…