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.
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Public Notices
The Community Orchard
Published: January 19, 2023
Free winter care packs
Published: December 13, 2022
November's monthly round-up of committee highlights
Published: December 6, 2022
**Safety Issue***
Published: December 5, 2022
**Safety Issue***
Please can residents who live on roads within the Parish (including on estates), take time this week to examine their property frontages where there are footpaths.
Pedestrians need to be able to walk safely, without having to step into the road.
If your hedges, trees or bushes are sticking out into the space (from ground to head height) where people walk, can you take some time to trim these back so that the pavement can be used safely. Winter is a good time to be doing this as your hard work will not need to be repeated before next Spring when they start growing again.
Also, please bear in mind if you are parking on pavements, it may make it impossible for pedestrians, wheelchair users, people with prams or mobility aids to pass by without having to move into the road. It would help residents if an alternative safe place to park could be used.
Thanks in advance for your help in keeping the Parish safe
Holywell Green Warm Hub
Published: December 4, 2022
The Parish Council has been approached by Holywell Green UR Church with an offer to
use the church hall as a Warm Hub. Utility costs would be met by funding from the URC
Yorkshire synod.
Members of the Parish Council have volunteered to operate the Hub which is likely to
run on a Wednesday for two or three hours. Warm drinks and snacks could be
available, but we need you to tell us if and how you would use this facility before we
can offer warm food.
If you or someone you know would be likely to use a Warm Hub in Holywell Green this
winter or if you would be interested in volunteering to help in some way, please
contact the parish clerk: parish.clerk@sdpc.uk
Drury Lane Allotments
Published: October 31, 2022
In preparation for the transfer of Drury Lane allotments from Calderdale Council to Stainland & District Parish the two councils in conjunction with tenants have been working together to tidy the site by removing unwanted rubbish and materials that have accumulated over the years.
SDPC Business Plan
Published: March 7, 2022
The Council’s business plan for the coming year is now available for inspection and comment by the general public before it is finalised. The plan sets out the Council’s spending programme for the coming year and gives useful information on its activities. The consultation period will run until the 21st March and comments or suggestions for changes are very welcome.
SDPC Business Plan v 2.0 DRAFT (1) – Copy
Please let us know what you think!
SDCC Updated Business Plan
Published: February 25, 2022
The Council’s business plan for the coming year is now available for inspection and comment by the general public before it is finalised. The plan sets out the Council’s spending programme for the coming year and gives useful information on its activities. The consultation period will run until 21st March 2022 and comments or suggestions for changes are very welcome.
Click Here to view – 2022-27 SDCC Business Plan v1.3
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COMMUNITY CENTRE GETS GREEN LIGHT
Published: December 22, 2021
COMMUNITY CENTRE GETS GREEN LIGHT
Calderdale Council have indicated that, subject to minor changes, they are likely to approve the Parish Council’s plans to establish a community centre in the old Stainland Library building.
The plans, which have been prepared by the Parish Council in consultation with local groups, envisage a mixture of wellbeing, leisure and social activities being operated from the building from May of next year on current estimates. Calderdale Council expect to approve the final version of these plans early next year.
The Parish Council will provide financial support to the community centre for the first two years, allowing the centre to build up the use of the building over this period, to the point where it can generate sufficient income to operate without further financial support.
“This is a significant undertaking,” said Cllr. Peter Lassey, who has led efforts to find and involve potential users of the centre. “The community really needs to get behind this to secure the building for community use, otherwise Calderdale Council will sell it and it will be lost forever. We need people to come forward both as potential users of the building and to help us assume responsibility for running it.”
If you think you could make use of the building or help out in any way, please get in touch with me at peter.lassey@sdpc.uk or the Parish Clerk at parish.clerk@sdpc.uk or ring 07493 231380