Stainland & District
Parish Council
As a council, we make all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the residents of Stainland, Holywell Green, Jagger Green and Sowood. Probably the most common areas that we get involved with are planning matters where we represent the views of residents. We also look at the quality and maintenance of the local environment such as open and communal spaces, and importantly, we campaign for and better services and facilities.
As a parish council we have limited powers to make decisions ourselves, but we are happy to work with any organisation or individual that aligns with our goals of promoting the district and improving the lives of those that live here. To this end, we negotiate with those that do have the power to make final decisions such as Calderdale MBC. We are open, transparent, and local, we want to support all those helping to make the district a better place to live and work.
As a democratic organisation representing the views of residents, we are always keen to hear from residents, so please get involved contact us, come to one of our meetings, get involved in the work we are doing.
If you wish to contact the Parish Council email parish.clerk@sdpc.uk or call 07493 231380.
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Public Notices
Vacancy for Parish Clerk & RFO
Published: February 7, 2025
Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Stainland and District Parish Council
2025
Scale 18-23 starting salary £15.84-£17.29 10-12 hours per week, hybrid working from home and office based.
Overall Responsibilities
The Clerk to the Council will be the Proper Officer of the Council and as such is under a statutory duty to carry out all the functions, and in particular to serve or issue all the notifications required by law of a local authority’s Proper Officer.
The Clerk will be responsible for ensuring that the instructions of the Council in connection with its function as a Local Authority are carried out.
The Clerk is expected to advise the Council on, and assist in the formation of, overall policies to be followed in respect of the Authority’s activities and in particular to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all decisions.
The person appointed will be accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and will report to them as and when required.*
The Clerk will be the Responsible Financial Officer and responsible for all financial records of the Council and the careful administration of its finances.
Specific Responsibilities
1. To ensure that statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed.
2. To monitor and balance the Council’s accounts and prepare records for audit purposes and VAT. * Or to monitor the work of a designated other officer designated the Responsible Financial Officer.
3. To ensure that the Council’s obligations for Risk Assessment are properly met.
4.To prepare, in consultation with appropriate members, agendas for meetings of the Council and Committees. To attend such meetings and prepare minutes for approval. *Other than where such duties have been delegated to another Officer.
5.To attend all meetings of the Council and all meetings of its committees and sub-committees. *Other than where such duties have been delegated to another Officer.
6.To receive correspondence and documents on behalf of the Council and to deal with the correspondence or documents or bring such items to the attention of the Council. To issue correspondence as a result of instructions of, or the known policy of the Council.
7.To receive and report on invoices for goods and services to be paid for by the Council and to ensure such accounts are met. To issue invoices on behalf of the Council for goods and services and to ensure payment is received.
8.To study reports and other data on activities of the Council and on matters bearing on those activities. Where appropriate, to discuss such matters with administrators and specialists in particular fields and to produce reports for circulation and discussion by the Council.
9.To draw up both on his/her own initiative and as a result of suggestions by
Councillors proposals for consideration by the Council and to advise on practicability and likely effects of specific courses of action.
10.To supervise any other members of staff as their line manager in keeping with the policies of the Council and to undertake all necessary activities in connection with the management of salaries, conditions of employment and work of other staff.
11.To monitor the implemented policies of the Council to ensure they are
achieving the desired result and where appropriate suggest modifications.
12.To act as the representative of the Council as required.
13.To issue notices and prepare agendas and minutes for the Parish Meeting: to attend the assemblies of the Parish Meeting and to implement the decisions made at the assemblies that are agreed by the Council.
14.To prepare, in consultation with the Chair, press releases about the activities of, or decisions of, the Council.
- To liaise with the allotment association and issue annual invoices for rent.
- To ensure adequate insurance is in place for the parish council and allotments.
15.To attend training courses or seminars on the work and role of the Clerk as required by the Council.
16.To work towards the achievement of the status of Qualified Clerk as a minimum requirement for effectiveness in the position of Clerk to the Council.
17.To continue to acquire the necessary professional knowledge required for
the efficient management of the affairs of the Council: Suggested is
membership of your professional body The Society of Local Council Clerks.
18.To attend the Conference of the National Association of Local Councils,
Society of Local Council Clerk’s, and other relevant bodies, as a representative of the Council as required.
Please find the application form here
The application document is available in word document if required.
If you would like to discuss this role further please call 07493 231380.
Please return the completed application form via e-mail parish.clerk@sdpc.uk or by post to The parish clerk , Stainland Library, Stainland Road, Stainland, Halifax, HX4 9HW by 12 noon on Monday 3rd March
Interview date tbc
Shaw Park Update
Published: June 11, 2024
Shaw Park Update
Calderdale Council have made StainlandandDistrict Parish Council aware of the much-needed safety measures that are due to be implemented in the next couple of weeks at Shaw Park following a recent Health & Safety inspection. The changes that they are required to make are as follows:
Additional fencing
Gated entry points
Water safety signage on all entrances to the park
Near water hazard signage
These changes are all in aid of making it clear to visitors of the park / play area when they are using the site, they in the vicinity of water and the potential dangers that this can pose. This will ensure that users of the park and community are still able to enjoy the park as areas are fully accessible but include safety features to help maintain safety for all users especially those who need extra supervision.
Please see attached the maps highlighting where new fencing and signage will be located. Click here
BOUNDARY REVIEW
Published: May 26, 2024
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Stainland and Sowood are separated from Ryburn by strong physical boundaries, have little shared identity, and few community or transport links.
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Tacking these areas onto an already sprawling Ryburn ward could leave Stainland and Sowood isolated and poorly served
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Attending/participating in ward forums in Ryburn will be more difficult for residents in Stainland and Sowood, particulary those reliant on public transport
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Splitting the Stainland and District Parish over two Calderdale wards undermines its identity and makes addressing issues facing the parish more difficult to tackle effectively
Vacant Former Sunday School Building in Holywell Green
Published: February 9, 2024
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Published: January 8, 2024
NOTICE OF VACANCY
OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
STAINLAND & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL (Stainland Ward)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (s.87(2))
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, due to the resignation of Jill Knights from the above-named Parish Council, a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish in the Stainland Ward.
If within 14 days after the date of this notice a request for an election to fill the vacancy is received by the Returning Officer, Town Hall, Halifax, HX1 1UJ by TEN electors for the Parish Ward, an election will be held to fill the vacancy.
Requests should include each electors’ name, address and signature and should be sent to the Returning Officer at the address below. It may also be sent as an attachment by email to: electoral-services@calderdale.gov.uk
If no requests are received, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Dated this day 8th January 2024
Laura Peckover
Clerk to the Council
In computing any period of time for the purposes of this notice a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning, shall be disregarded.
CMBC Draft Recommendations on the new electoral arrangements
Published: January 5, 2024
Please note the deadline is the 22nd January 2024
Have your say here —> Calderdale | LGBCE
CMBC are now consulting local people on a new pattern of wards for Calderdale Council. CMBC have an open mind
about the final recommendations, and will consider every piece of evidence received from local groups and
people, regardless of whom it is from or whether it relates to the whole council area or just a part of it.
If you agree with CMBC recommendations, please let us know. If you don’t think the recommendations are right for
Calderdale they want to hear alternative proposals for a different pattern of wards.
Stainland & District Parish Council will be holding a public meeting in December to discuss this matter and take forward your opinions and thoughts to CMBC. The meeting date has not been confirmed yet so please watch this page for updates and subscribe to our email updates.
NOTICE OF VACANCY OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR - HOLYWELL GREEN WARD
Published: November 7, 2023
NOTICE OF VACANCY
OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
STAINLAND & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL (Holywell Green Ward)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (s.87(2))
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act
1972, due to the resignation of Jan Booth from the above-named Parish Council, a
vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish in the HolyWell Green
Ward.
If within 14 days after the date of this notice a request for an election to fill the
vacancy is received by the Returning Officer, Town Hall, Halifax, HX1 1UJ by TEN
electors for the Parish Ward, an election will be held to fill the vacancy.
Requests should include each electors’ name, address and signature and should be
sent to the Returning Officer at the address below. It may also be sent as an
attachment by email to: electoral-services@calderdale.gov.uk
If no requests are received, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Dated this day 7th November 2023
Laura Peckover
Clerk to the Council
In computing any period of time for the purposes of this notice a Saturday, Sunday,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or day appointed for
public thanksgiving or mourning, shall be disregarded.
CMBC Draft Recommendations on the new electoral arrangements
Published: November 7, 2023
CMBC are now consulting local people on a new pattern of wards for Calderdale Council. CMBC have an open mind
about the final recommendations, and will consider every piece of evidence received from local groups and
people, regardless of whom it is from or whether it relates to the whole council area or just a part of it.
If you agree with CMBC recommendations, please let us know. If you don’t think the recommendations are right for
Calderdale they want to hear alternative proposals for a different pattern of wards.
Stainland & District Parish Council will be holding a public meeting in December to discuss this matter and take forward your opinions and thoughts to CMBC. The meeting date has not been confirmed yet so please watch this page for updates and subscribe to our email updates.
MAKE A CHANGE BECOME A PARISH COUNCILLOR
Published: November 1, 2023
MAKE A CHANGE BECOME A PARISH COUNCILLOR
What do councillors do?
Parish councillors are the champions of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood. Councillors attend to local needs of residents, local groups make decisions on local services, collaborate with district and borough councils to adhere to local needs, and progress vital projects to invest in the future of the community.
What do councils do?
Councils lead on community services such as allotments, footpaths, public seating and litter bins, but also larger projects such as the running of local transport, leisure services, youth services and climate change initiatives. These activities are funded by a local tax, called a precept which is determined by the council.
How long does it take?
NALC’s Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. Council work often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking to local groups and bodies on behalf of the council.
Can I stand for election?
You must be:
• A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth, or the European Union
• 18 years of age or older
• Live in an area that is served by a local council
How can I get involved?
Contact Laura on 07493 231380 or parish.clerk@sdpc.uk
The Old Library, Stainland
Published: June 22, 2023
The Old Library, Stainland
As a part of the marketing and promotion of our new village asset we are carrying out this important survey to make sure we are fulfilling the wishes and requirements of our local residents. Please take our survey in the link below