VACANCY FOR A TOWN COUNCILLOR

FOR BROSELEY WOOD

At the close of nominations for the May 2021 there was a vacancy on

Broseley Town Council for a Councillor

for the Broseley Wood Ward of Broseley.

If you are interested in becoming a

Parish Councillor then please contact the

Locum Town Clerk at the address at the top of this notice or e mail the Locum Town Clerk townclerk@broseley-tc.gov.uk.

This notice is dated Tuesday 8^th June 2021.

Anne Wilson

Locum Town Clerk

Broseley Staff Awards

Barry Davies and Tony Reeves both received awards for their outstanding contributions to Broseley and the upkeep of Broseley Cemetery as well the Parish's green spaces.

The High Sheriff of Shropshire Mr R. A. Morris-Eyton presented Barry and Tony certificates and congratulations for their combined 24 years service.

Mr Morris-Eyton said "This is an example of how the unsung heroes of these communities keep their towns and Parish's so beautiful with care and consideration for all within the parish and those visiting".

The High Sheriff of Shropshire Mr R. A. Morris-Eyton also presented an award to Kirsty Jones who has worked for Broseley Town Council for 5 years, in which she has been instrumental in helping with the Youth Provision.

Kirsty has contacted and organised Shropshire Youth Provision and arranged a full assessment by being the conduit between the Youth and the key local staff. Kirsty also works for the Broseley Youth Club and helps manage Broseley MUGA (Multi Use Games Area).

She has engaged the local youth with some big social events with a positive outcome. Mr Morris-Eyton said "This is another example of how the unsung heroes of Broseley’s communities keep their towns and Parish's a vibrant and engaging place for residents and visitors to Broseley."

Broseley Under 14's Football Awards

The Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor of Broseley presented the Town’s under 14's football club with a special award in recognition of the team’s recent achievement of going the whole season undefeated.

Cllr. Mark Garbett and Cllr. Debbie Lloyd congratulated the club after their win on the Birchmeadow Park and praised the club for their hard work and determination.

Well done to everyone involved.

Lockdown Road Map Steps:

Step 1: 8 March

• Schools and colleges are open for all students. Practical Higher Education Courses.
• Recreation or exercise outdoors with household or one other person. No household mixing indoors.
• Wraparound childcare.
• Stay at home.
• Funerals (30), wakes and weddings (6)

29 March

• Rule of 6 or two households outdoors. No household mixing indoors.
• Outdoor sport and leisure facilities.
• Organised outdoor sport allowed (children and adults).
• Minimise travel. No holidays.
• Outdoor parent & child groups (up to 15 parents)

Step 2

At least five weeks after Step 1, no earlier than 12 April.

• Indoor leisure (including gyms) open for use individually or within household groups.
• Rule of 6 or two households outdoors. No household mixing indoors.
• Outdoor attractions such as zoos, theme parks and drive-in cinemas.
• Libraries and community centres.
• Personal care premises.
• All retail.
• Outdoor hospitality.
• All children’s activities, indoor parent & child groups (up to 15 parents).
• Domestic overnight stays (household only).
• Self-contained accommodation (household only).
• Funerals (30), wakes, weddings and receptions (15).
• Minimise travel. No international holidays.
• Event pilots begin.

Step 3

At least five weeks after Step 2, no earlier than 17 May.

• Indoor entertainment and attractions.
• 30 person limit outdoors. Rule of 6 or two households (subject to review).
• Domestic overnight stays.
• Organised indoor adult sport.
• Most significant life events (30).
• Remaining outdoor entertainment (including performances).
• Remaining accommodation.

• Some large events (expect for pilots) - capacity limits apply.

  • Indoor events: 1,000 or 50%.
  • Outdoor other events: 4,000 or 50%.
  • Outdoor seated events: 10,000 or 25%.
• International travel - subject to review

Step 4

At least five weeks after Step 3, no earlier than 21 June. By Step 4, the Government hopes to be able to introduce the following (subject to review):

• No legal limits on social contact
• Nightclubs.
• Larger events.
• No legal limit on life events

Help during lockdown

In light of the present lockdown, don’t forget that support is available to those needing help. The Broseley COVID-19 Support Group has volunteers that can provide assistance.

Please call: 0333 301 0319 between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week.

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is collected by Shropshire Council through charges made for development in Shropshire. The way it is spent must be in accordance with CIL Regulations.

CIL is to help fund infrastructure to facilitate growth and the economic benefit of the wider area. Shropshire Council decides how this is spent. CIL Local is assigned to a particular area and how it is spent must be linked to development. Projects to which CIL Local is allocated must be included in the Place Plan for the area in which it is to be spent and it must be used for infrastructure needs. Again, Shropshire Council decides how CIL Local is spent although parish and town councils can put a project together and bid for CIL Local funds to be spent in their parish, but the project must accord with CIL Regulations.

Neighbourhood Funds are the town and parish councils’ share of the CIL and the town and parish councils themselves can spend this money how they feel will best benefit their local community. However, Neighbourhood Funds must be used for:

• The provision, improvement, replacement, operation or maintenance of infrastructure; or

• Anything else which is concerned with addressing the demands that development places on an area.

Town and parish councils are expected to work closely with the local community to decide on local priorities and how these funds should be spent. Town and parish councils should develop priorities into fully costed, deliverable projects. Neighbourhood Funds may be used as match-funding for the wider CIL pot to ensure delivery of an agreed priority.

If funds are not used to support development as specified Shropshire Council can require the repayment of these monies.

Broseley Members Infomation:

Broseley Town Council is a local authority whose members represent the residents of the parish of Broseley in Shropshire. The Council has 11 members, 6 representing Broseley East and 4 representing Broseley West and 1 for Broseley Wood. Members are elected every 4 years and carry out their duties on a voluntary basis.

The Town Council provides the following services:

• Broseley Library
• Some street lighting.
• The Birchmeadow Centre is owned by the Town Council and operated by the Birchmeadow Centre Management Committee.
• The Cemetery for Broseley and the Cemetery Chapel, located on Ironbridge Road.
• www.visitbroseley.co.uk
• The bus shelter on Edinburgh Road.
• Guest Road Play Area
• The Town Council supports a number of other facilities/events provided by not-for-profit organisations including:
• Local C.A.B Service
• Victoria Hall
• Broseley in Bloom
• Birchmeadow Park

Normal Opening Hours

Public opening: Thursdays 10am - 12noon

Otherwise please telephone 01952 882172 or email us admin@broseley-tc.gov.uk from Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2pm.

The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday but if you email us or leave a message on the answer machine we will get back to you as soon as possible.