News
Baildon Methodist Church enFolds the community
The eco-built Fold at Baildon Methodist Church was on show on Saturdays in February. 51 visitors from throughout Yorkshire were given tours by skilled guides. There was delight in the warm, quiet experience in this, the first building on church premises in Britain to be built to standards similar to those of a Passivhaus. The Fold has never been heated: yet everyone felt warm. There is no thermostat;... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:06 by Admin
Baildon Horticultural Society Newsletter March 2020
Please see attached the latest newsletter from the Baildon Horticutural Society who run the two allotment sites in Baildon - lots of information and advice on flower and vegetable growing, chicken keeping etc and some new recipes to try.
Posted: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:53 by Admin
Notice of a Vacancy in the South Ward
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Cllr T Sutton, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.
If by 13 March, 2020 (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 Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Town Council ward, an election will be... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:46 by Admin
Baildon Library to remain open
Baildon Town Council can confirm that Baildon Library will remain open in the Ian Clough Hall building after the 31st of March 2020. However, efforts are on-going by both Bradford Council and Baildon Town Council, to find a suitable alternative for the library service. The ground floor, of the Ian Clough Building, will still be closing on the 31st of March 2020.
Baildon Town Council has also received... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:42 by Adrian Naylor
Storm Dennis - help at hand
Staff, councillors and volunteers at Bradford Council and Baildon Town Council are gearing up for another storm on its way to the district at the same time as clearing up after the last one.
Many areas were affected by Storm Ciara last week flooding properties, causing surface water, fallen trees, damaged roads and rivers to overflow banks.
There is hardly time to draw breath before the arrival of Storm... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:52 by Adrian Naylor
First Tree Planting Event held by Tree Planting Partnership
Baildon Tree Partnership has held its first tree planting event. 25 saplings were planted alongside the River Aire near Higher Coach Road in Baildon. At least 40 volunteers came along to help and after a tree planting demonstration everyone got involved and the trees were quickly planted . The trees were purchased from Beardsworths nursery in Cleckheaton and paid for by Baildon Town Council. Once the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:34 by Admin
February 2020 Newsletter of Baildon Friends of the Earth
Please see the attached newsletter produced by the Baildon Friends of the Earth Group for local and wider news of the Environment.
Reminder of their next meeting – Thursday, 6th February at 7.30pm at 55, Springfield Road, BD17 5LZ. Hosts: Mike and Elaine deVilliers.
All are welcome as usual. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and chat follow the meeting.
Posted: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:06 by Admin
Leeds Bradford Airport Consultation 2020
Leeds Bradford Airport is pursuing a £150 million pounds transformation of their current arrivals and departures building. Cllr Dixon who represents Baildon Town Council on the Airport Consultative Committee, has obtained the attached Power point presentation with full details of the plan.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Mercure Hotel in Bramhope on the 8th of February between... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:17 by Adrian Naylor
Baildon Horticultural Society February Newsletter
The latest newsletter from the Baildon Horticultural society has arrived. Filled with tips for what to do in the garden this month, recipes and news of this years show, its worth a look!
Posted: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:57 by Adrian Naylor
Tree Planting Scheme Launch Event
Baildon Tree Planting Partnership Launch Event
The Tree Planting Partnership consists of Baildon Town Council, Baildon Friends or the Earth and the Forest of Bradford plus various volunteers and has been devised and organised by a resident Richard Nottidge with the aim of increasing tree coverage across Baildon. This event, facilitated by Baildon Town Council, took place at the St Hugh's Centre on Coach... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:12 by Admin
