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Baildon and Esholt Neighbourhood Watch Awards Nomination!
Baildon and Esholt Neighbourhood Watch is shortlisted for National Award
Baildon and Esholt Neighbourhood Watch has been shortlisted for the Neighbourhood Watch Network Volunteer Recognition Awards. Although they didn't win the shortlist was just 10 out of 400 nominees – so we are all delighted that the work of the Neighbourhood Watch, supported by Baildon Town Council, has been recognised in... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Aug 2024
BAILDON TOWN COUNCIL RECEIVES AWARD IN NATIONAL SCHEME
Baildon Town Council has been awarded the Foundation level award as part of the Local Council Award Scheme. This achievement recognises that Baildon Town Council achieves good practice in governance, community engagement and council improvement. For information about the Scheme visit Local Council Award Scheme (nalc.gov.uk).
Baildon Town Council's Chairman Cllr John Turner said; "it is very heartening... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Baildon ward boundary consultation by the Boundary Commission - the debate continues!
Although Baildon Town Council's Response to the Local Government Boundary Commission proposals has been accepted as seen in their latest proposals, within the constituency there are many who wish to see the Boundary Commission revert back to their original proposal which is to create a new Baildon and Eldwick ward. Baildon Town Council therefore urges the residents of Baildon to formally submit their... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 9 Aug 2024
New boundaries for Baildon ward (of Bradford Council) proposed!
Baildon Town Council's Response to the Local Government Boundary Commission proposals has been accepted.
For the last 12 months the Boundary Commission has been consulting on proposals to alter the Ward boundaries in Bradford to make representation fairer and better reflect community identity.
The proposal, published at the end of 2023, was to create a new Baildon and Eldwick ward. Baildon Town Council... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2024
New book of walking routes, “hot off the press” in Baildon.
Baildon Walkers are Welcome is delighted to launch a new publication of 6 walks for people to self-guide, all starting and finishing at the Potted Meat Stick in the centre of Baildon. All the Baildon Walkers are Welcome walk books can be purchased from Baildon Library, Trek and Trail in Salts Mill, Higher Ground Café, or Five Rise Locks Café.
Bob Davidson, Chair of Baildon Walkers are... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2024
Update re Landslip
Cllr Gill Dixon, has received the following letter from Network Rail:
Dear Gill,
Baildon landslip – line reopening
I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your support, collaboration, and understanding since work to repair the landslip at Baildon started back in mid-February. This major incident has brought with it significant sensitivities and has a profound impact on rail passengers, residents... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 27 Jun 2024
Vacancy For Town Councillor
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A TOWN COUNCILLOR AND HELP TO MAKE BAILDON A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE?
We currently have a vacancy on Baildon Town Council (East Ward), which the Council will be seeking to fill by co-option.
This is a process whereby the Council considers applications from interested persons and can then select applicants to fill the vacancy. It is not an election.
If you are interested in becoming a... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 7 Jun 2024
UPDATE ON LANDSLIP ON RAILWAY FROM NETWORK RAIL
Baildon Town Councillors attended a stakeholder meeting on 16th May and received the following update from the Public Affairs Manager for Network Rail:
"work is progressing really well on-site despite the weather, and at the moment, we have removed an approximate 10,000 tonnes of spoil from the slope. Colleagues are working really hard and we are very confident that the repairs will be finished and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 May 2024
Notice of Vacancy
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
BAILDON TOWN COUNCIL
(EAST WARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Cllr G Jennison, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.
If by 5 June, 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer at the address below... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024
New Chair elected to Baildon Town Council
Cllr John Turner has been elected as the new Chair of Baildon Town Council. At this week's First Meeting of Council (24/25) Cllr Turner was elected as new Chair.
In his opening remarks he thanked Cllr Gill Dixon for her hard work and leadership over the last three years. His priorities for the year to come would be to continue to provide support to local community groups and to review regularly all... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024
