Welcome to Bromyard & Winslow Town Council

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCIES

Notice is hereby given that casual vacancies for the position of Town Councillor exist on the following Town Council wards:

  • Bromyard East – 1 vacancy (following the resignation of Peter Andrews)
  • Bromyard West – 2 vacancies (following the resignations of Helen Mortiboy and David Masters)

 The above vacancies will be filled by co-option at an extraordinary meeting of the Council to be held remotely via Zoom, on Monday 27th July 2020 at 7pm.

If you are interested in serving the community and would like to be considered for co-option for the remainder of the 2019-2023 term, please obtain an application form from the Town Clerk via the contact details above. Forms are also available here: Co-option form

Completed forms must be returned to the Town Clerk no later than

Noon on Wednesday 22nd July, 2020

To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old and

  • A British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any other member state of the European Union

You must also meet at least ONE of the following four qualifications

  • Be registered as a local government elector in the parish
  • Occupied as owner or tenants any land or other premises in the parish area for the last 12 months
  • Your main or only place of work has been in the parish area for the last 12 months
  • You have lived in the parish area or within three miles or it for the last 12 months

Coronavirus – Latest Update

The Town Council Office remains closed to the public until further notice.

Town Council staff are working from home but can be contacted via phone or email during normal opening hours 9am – 1pm Monday to Thursday. 
Tel: 01885 482825 or Email: office@bromyardandwinslow-tc.gov.uk

Meetings of the Town Council and its Committees will be meeting on an ‘as and when required’ basis until further notice and will be held on-line in accordance with the Local Authorities (Coronavirus)(Flexibility of Local Authority Meetings) (England) Regulations 2020)

We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritise the safety of our staff and residents.

Cllr Suzette Brunsdon                               Mrs Karen Mitchell
Town Mayor                                                Town Clerk

FREE PARKING IN TOWN COUNCIL CAR PARKS EXTENDED

The Town Council has decided to continue to provide free parking in its car parks in Rowberry Street and Tenbury Road, until 31st March 2021.

The free parking initiative was introduced at the beginning of lockdown in an effort to help alleviate pressure on local businesses and residents. 

Town Councillors hope that the move to extend free parking will encourage people to shop locally, kick-start the local economy and encourage visitors to return to the town as lockdown restrictions continue to be relaxed over the coming weeks.

Letter from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire

CORONAVIRUS ADVICE
For the latest, up-to-date information regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 please visit the following websites:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200250/coronavirus

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19
If you own a business you may be eligible for help.

Please click on the following link for further information: https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200145/business/540/business_advice_and_support/9

Herefordshire Council’s Economic Development Team delivers a service called the Marches Growth Hub Herefordshire. This online service offers FREE support services for all local businesses. There are a number of government supported initiatives that can potentially help businesses through this unprecedented time of uncertainty.
If you are a business wishing to have further information on Covid-19 then the details of the local support are available on the Marches Growth Hub Website – https://www.marchesgrowthhub.co.uk/advice-and-support/coronavirus-information-for-businesses/
Alternatively if you wish to discuss with a member of Herefordshire Council’s Economic Development team please contact 01432 261758 or 01432 383633 or business@herefordshire.gov.uk

OFFER FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 updated 26-03

For information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please use this NHS Link https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

On this site, you will find all kinds of information about your Council, your Councillors and the meetings that are held.  Use the Useful Links section to access information about Bromyard and the surrounding areas.  Look at Bromyard.info where more information regarding events, shops and facilities can be found or click on Herefordshire Council.

Grants

The Town Council has allocated a small pot of money for distribution to local good causes. Please download and complete an application form (which can be found under Your Council – Grants). For any queries please contact the Town Clerk.

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Budget for 2020/21

Bromyard and Winslow Town Council has approved its Budget and Precept request for the financial year 2020/21. Available here: Budget 2020-21 Approved by Council 16.12.2019

External Audit 2018 to 2019 Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2018/19

Annual Governance and Accounting Statements 2018_19

Notice of Conclusion of Audit YE31.03.2019