Castle Bromwich Parish Council

Castle Bromwich Parish Council

Parish Councillors needed

Tasks Involved: Working for the benefit of the residents of the Civil Parish of Castle Bromwich. Attending Parish Council and Committee meetings. Representing the views of parishioners to outside statutory and voluntary organisations. Attending local events that Parish Council either organise or take part in.

Skills needed: Enjoy meeting people, enthusiasm, prepared to be involved with community life.

Benefits to Volunteer: the pleasure of helping others and making a real difference in what can be provided for residents.

Times / Days: Various depending on your preferred interests and availability. Attending Council and Committee meetings, usually on 1st, 2nd and last Wednesday evenings (except August). Meetings normally held at Arden Hall.

Special Requirements : Must be over 18 and live within 3 miles of the Civil Parish of Castle Bromwich - checks for eligibility made against current electoral roll. CRB checks required if special interest in child-related activities.

Contact: Cathy Tibbles (Clerk to the Parish Council) - Tel:0121 747 6503

Please call for more details – no obligation.

Youth Parish Councillors needed

Tasks Involved: Working for the benefit of the residents of the Civil Parish of Castle Bromwich. Attending Youth Parish Council meetings. Representing the views of young people to help Parish Council make informed decisions.

Skills needed: Enjoy meeting people, enthusiasm, prepared to be involved with community life.

Benefits to Volunteer: the pleasure of helping others and making a difference in what can be provided for people in Castle Bromwich.

Times / Days: Various depending on your preferred interests and availability. Attending Youth Council meetings – 6 held per year (usually on 1st Tuesdays in July and following alternate months. Meetings normally held at Arden Hall at 5 pm.

Special Requirements : Must be aged 11-21. Must live in the Civil Parish of Castle Bromwich. Parental consent required and checks for eligibility made against current electoral roll.

Contact: Cathy Tibbles (Clerk to the Parish Council) - Tel:0121 747 6503

Please call for more details – no obligation.

CASTLE BROMWICH PARISH COUNCIL WANT YOUR VIEWS ON YOUR VILLAGE HALL

Arden Hall was opened in 1965 and is home to the Parish Council. It is well used as the Village Hall for Castle Bromwich and is surrounded by open parkland. The park has its own Sports Pavilion which is the base for Castle Bromwich Cricket and Sports Club and many activities take place in the park and playground (cricket, tennis, adult and youth football) under the watchful eye of our own Park Wardens. The park is enjoyed by all ages throughout the year.

WE NEED YOUR VIEWS ON THE FUTURE OF ARDEN HALL -

have you visited in the last year, taken in a show, held an event, are part of a group that use the hall on regular occasions or perhaps just driven by. The Hall itself is in need of renovation and the Parish Council are looking for your views as to what you would like to see happen in the future.

Plans are in hand to refurbish the front of Arden Hall - BUT WE NEED YOU TO LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE FOR THE FUTURE.

Please get in touch (by 16th September, 2008);
WRITE and give us your thoughts and ideas ----
OR EMAIL us on councillor@castlebromwichpc.gov.uk
OR SPEAK to any Parish Councillor (see noticeboard/website for contact details)
OR ATTEND any Parish Council meeting

REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR VILLAGE HALL and Castle Bromwich residents need to be involved in its future.

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PRESS RELEASE - Chairman's Charity Fund Annual Presentations

Following another successful year of well-supported fundraising events, the Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor Mrs Barbara Wilkins, presented cheques to 14 different local organisations.

The proceeds of the Chairman's Charity Fund are distributed annually in May according to the preferences of the retiring Chairman. This took place at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners on Tuesday, 8th May 2008 at 7.30 pm in the Spencer Suite at Arden Hall. The organisations receiving a donation from the Chairman's Charity Fund this year were :-

  • 5th Castle Bromwich Brownies
  • Friday Club of Age Concern
  • Monday Club of Age Concern
  • Air Training Cadets, Castle Vale
  • Castle Bromwich Boy's Brigade
  • Castle Bromwich Cricket & Sports Club
  • Castle Bromwich Friends of Acorns
  • Castle Bromwich Girl Guides Association
  • Miss Charlotte Aston, Girl Guide (Warwickshire County Team member)
  • Castle Bromwich Infants School
  • Castle Bromwich Junior School
  • Castle Bromwich Scouts
  • Castle Bromwich Youth Parish Council
  • St Mary & St Margarets School

After the cheques were presented a group photograph was taken. The total amount presented was £2,100.

 

Castle Bromwich Parish Council was established in 1894 and is made up 5 wards - Bradford, Park Hall, Timberley, Beechcroft and Whateley with a total of 15 councillors

Full council meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month (excluding August). There are 2 committees each consisting of 10 councillors, the Leisure Services Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding August), the Finance and General Purposes Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding August). The Youth Parish Council comprises 15 councillors age 11-21 years and meets on the first Tuesday of alternate months. All meetings are held at Arden Hall.

In Castle Bromwich the Parish Council :-

  • owns Arden Hall, Arden Hall playing fields and Sports Pavillion, Whateley Green, The Village Green and War Memorial, Bradford Gardens and Hob Farm open space and is responsible for their financing and management
  • comments on all planning applications in the parish - Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council then makes the final decision.
  • is the first tier of local government and can play a vital part in representing the interests of the Castle Bromwich community.

The Parish Council raises funds by adding a parish precept to the Council Tax but also receives an income by hiring out council owned amenities.

A brief history of Castle Bromwich is available for download.

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