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Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Deborah GILMORE a vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Parish of Barwick in Elmet & Scholes in the Barwick in Elmet Ward.
The vacancy will be filled by election if any ten local government electors for the said electoral area submit a written request to that effect in the manner prescribed below and if no such request is made the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council by co-option.
Any request for an election to be held to fill the vacancy must be in writing and must reach the Returning Officer, Leeds City Council, Electoral Services, 4th Floor West, Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds LS1 1UR by no later than 14 May 2024
Any Barwick resident who would be interested in serving on the Parish Council should make contact with the Clerk by phone on 0113 393 5861 or via email – Clerk@BarwickAndScholesPC.Org
New swings now installed.
Leeds City Council will replace the swings in Scholes playground next month (January 2024). Sorry it has taken so long.
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Alexndra CANTELO a vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Parish of Barwick in Elmet & Scholes in the Scholes Ward.
The vacancy will be filled by election if any ten local government electors for the said electoral area submit a written request to that effect in the manner prescribed below and if no such request is made the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council by co-option.
Any request for an election to be held to fill the vacancy must be in writing and must reach the Returning Officer, Leeds City Council, Electoral Services, 3rd Floor East, Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds LS1 1UR by no later than 23 October 2023
Any Scholes resident who would be interested in serving on the Parish Council should make contact with the Clerk by phone on 0113 393 5861 or via email – Clerk@BarwickAndScholesPC.Org
Barwick Methodist Church
Summer Fayre/Cream Tea
Saturday 22nd July 2023, 2pm – 4pm
Admission £2.00 includes Refreshments/Raffle/Games/Side Stalls
Proceeds to Chapel Funds/Building Fund
Click here for details
The Parish Council would like to hear from local contractors, who would like to register their interest to undertake work on behalf of the Parish Council. The Parish Council has to look after a number of areas of land and need contractors to cut grass, mend gates etc. Jobs are very variable from small to larger projects.
Any local contractor who would be interested in being so registered should contact the Clerk by phone on 0113 393 5861 or via email – Clerk@BarwickAndScholesPC.Org
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Graham SLATER a vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Parish of Barwick in Elmet & Scholes in the Scholes Ward.
The vacancy will be filled by election if any ten local government electors for the said electoral area submit a written request to that effect in the manner prescribed below and if no such request is made the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council by co-option.
Any request for an election to be held to fill the vacancy must be in writing and must reach the Returning Officer, Leeds City Council, Electoral Services, 3rd Floor East, Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds LS1 1UR by no later than 7 June 2023
Any Scholes resident who would be interested in serving on the Parish Council should make contact with the Clerk by phone on 0113 393 5861 or via email – Clerk@BarwickAndScholesPC.Org
After 14 months of deliberation there is now a benches policy in place and so new benches will begin to appear at various locations. Starting February in Scholes on The Approach and near to Osman House. Then in March at The Avenue Thank you to those who have sponsored these. There are 2 further sites available in Scholes, both are on Belle Vue Avenue. Contact Cllr. Graham Slater for details.
The Scholes pavilion management committee are pleased to confirm that funding has been obtained to place a cardiac defibrillator at the new pedestrian entrance to the sports courts. This has been achieved thanks to 2 grants including one from our ward councillors Mathew Robinson, Sam Firth and Ryan Stephenson.
It is hoped to have the unit in place within the next few weeks.
The next Parish Council Newsletter is to be delivered early February.
Thanks to the volunteers who do the deliveries.
Every 4 years there is an election of all the parish council. Each ward ( Barwick & Scholes) has 6 councillors who are elected by residents.
Following an application to the Environment Fund for the Harewood ward we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a £350 grant from our ward councillors (Matthew Robinson, Sam Firth & Ryan Stephenson) . This will be used for the purchase of spring bulbs and wild flower seeds for Scholes Lodge Field.
What is the Joint Strategic Assessment (JSA)?
The JSA provides a holistic and reliable source of data and analysis about key demographic, socio- economic and health trends in Leeds. It aims to present an up-to-date picture of the issues driving health and wellbeing in the city, providing deeper insights which help us to understand the interrelated nature of the challenges which affect people’s lives. The JSA does not attempt to set out the current policy response, rather, its primary purpose is to inform commissioners and policy makers about the future needs of the city to better enable effective strategic planning, priority setting and commissioning decisions – helping to make the most of the resources available, deliver the best possible outcomes for Leeds citizens in a joined-up way, and engage everyone to play their part.
Click HERE for more information.
The Scholes pavilion management committee are pleased to confirm that funding has been obtained to place a cardiac defibrillator at the new pedestrian entrance to the sports courts. This has been achieved thanks to 2 grants including one from our ward councillors Mathew Robinson, Sam Firth and Ryan Stephenson.
It is hoped to have the unit in place within the next few weeks.
The Autumn Parish Council Newsletter was delivered early December.
Ward Councillors Ryan Stephenson, Sam Firth and Matthew Robinson have provided a memorial bench for Queen Elizabeth II for each of our villages. he location of the Barwick bench has yet to be decided but the Scholes bench will be located near the school crossing point on Station Road.
The Post Office outreach facility at Scholes Sports Pavilion is now up and running EVERY Thursday afternoon with all Post Office facilities being available.
Please Note this is a link to an external website
WY Police
Easy Street Burglary Campaign 2021
Easy Street is any street that criminals find inviting due to poor home security and maintenance.Think about your own home. Is it inviting for all the wrong reasons?
Follow our check list to improve your home security :
- Insecure doors and windows, it’s easy to forget to lock up when you’re in a rush
- Protect your valuables inside your home by keeping them out of sight
- Check your doors and windows meet minimum security standards of PAS 24
- You can grow your own security with defensive planting such as hardy bushes and shrubs
- Internal lights and external dusk till dawn lighting can reduce the risk of being being burgled
The long awaited 20 mph zones for Barwick and Scholes is, according to our ward councillors now scheduled to come into force in May / June.
The sale of Leeds Festival tickets this year raised £22,500 for the villages. The Barwick and Scholes Community Fund will announce which grant bids have been successful in January/February 2023.
Please note that this is NOT administered or run by the Parish Council.
What is Developing You?
Developing You is a FREE OF CHARGE ten-week course that is delivered by the Employment and Skills team and a range of professional partners to help you become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment or volunteering. Click on the green button above for more information.
Leeds City Council will replace the swings in Scholes playground next month (January 2024). Sorry it has taken so long.
Leeds City Council will replace the swings in Scholes playground next month (January 2024). Sorry it has taken so long.
Leeds City Council will replace the swings in Scholes playground next month (January 2024). Sorry it has taken so long.
