Stainland & District
Parish Council

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

• Stainland and Sowood are separated from Ryburn by strong physical boundaries, have little shared identity, and few community or transport links.
• Tacking these areas onto an already sprawling Ryburn ward could leave Stainland and Sowood isolated and poorly served
• Attending/participating in ward forums in Ryburn will be more difficult for residents in Stainland and Sowood, particulary those reliant on public transport
• 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

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 8^th 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.

Please note the deadline is the 22nd January 2024

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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.

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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 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.

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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

Over the past two years Stainland and District parish councillors have been working jointly with Calderdale Council to bring about the complete refurbishment of the toddler play area in Stainland Memorial Park.

The existing equipment and safety surface were initially planned to be repaired as part of a borough wide programme but with input and additional funds contributed by SDPC a full refurbishment will be carried out over the next few months.

The project has taken two years to get to this stage, during this time SDPC has consulted local play groups and raised additional donations from Sonoco and the Bearder Charity.

The new equipment will be more accessible and will provide new inclusive play activities compared to the old equipment. The scheme includes a new multi play unit, see saw, spinner and a ‘me to you’ swing for parents to enjoy with their children.

Another big improvement will be a new mulch effect safety surface that will cover the whole play area. The existing railings will be repainted, and new gates will also be installed.

In the main park the equipment for older children will be repaired with the addition of a basket swing to the existing frame.

This work will start on 15th May and the work on the toddler area will follow on 12th June. All work should be completed in time for the school summer holidays.

SDPC would like to thank CMBC’s Playgrounds Projects Officer for their guidance and cooperation in making this exiting project possible.

We would also like to thank Sonoco and Bearder Charity for their generous contributions.

Drury Lane Allotment Site

On the 12th of April 2023 Stainland and District Parish Council (SDPC) purchased the land occupied
by the Drury Lane allotments from an independent landowner. As a result of this and to comply with
the Local Government Act 1972 Calderdale Council (CMBC) transferred the management and control
of the allotments to SDPC.
As soon as CMBC transfer tenants contact details we will send out information on the tenancy
agreement and rental fees for the coming year. In addition, we will invite all tenants and those
people on SDPC’s waiting list for an allotment to a general meeting to explain and discuss how the
allotment site will be controlled and managed in the future.

CALDERDALE COUNCIL
Election of Parish Councillor for the
STAINLAND AND DISTRICT – STAINLAND WARD
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL UNCONTESTED

Date of Election: Thursday 4 May 2023

At the election of Parish Councillors for the above mentioned Parish, the following persons, the only candidates, will be duly elected as Parish Councillors:

Holywell Green – Lisa Fieldhouse, Jan Booth & David Mitchell

Stainland – Jill Knights & Alex Brown

Sowood – Tony Weeks, Mark Mullany & Joan Bottomley

STAINLAND AND DISTRICT – SOWOOD WARD DeclarationOfResultOfPollUncontested

STAINLAND AND DISTRICT – STAINLAND WARD DeclarationOfResultOfPollUncontested

STAINLAND AND DISTRICT – HOLYWELL GREEN WARD DeclarationOfResultOfPollUncontested