Baildon Town Council

Serving the people of Baildon

Welcome to Baildon

Clerk: Helen Thornton
2 Northgate, Baildon, Shipley
West Yorkshire BD17 6JX

Author: Admin

Installation of solar power at the Baildon allotments.

Installation of solar power at the Baildon allotments.

Baildon Town Council are delighted to continue to support the innovative work of the Baildon Horticultural Society and have awarded grant funding to support the installation of solar power at the allotments.

Here is an update from the Horticultural Society from their recent newsletter;

"Baildon Town Council have recently agreed to help Baildon Horticultural society with funding for solar panels to be... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:28 by Admin

Tags: Allotments

Vacancies for Town Councillors

Vacancies for Town Councillors

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A TOWN COUNCILLOR AND HELP TO MAKE BAILDON A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE?

We currently have two vacancies on Baildon Town Council, 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.

If you are interested in becoming a town councillor, please write... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:09 by Admin

Tags: Co-option, Councillor Vacancy

Remembrance Day in Baildon Information

Remembrance Day in Baildon Information

Baildon Comes Together for Remembrance Sunday

Current Covid-19 restrictions will change the way we commemorate Remembrance Sunday in 2020. As of the 14 September, there are new legal requirements which apply to Remembrance events.

With this in mind - and after receiving advice from Bradford Council - Baildon Town Council, The Sailors and Soldiers Association and the churches of Baildon, have come together,... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:56 by Admin

Tags: Remembrance

Notice of a Vacancy for Town Councillor in the South East Ward

Due to a resignation, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.

If, by 5 November 2020, a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Bradford Council by ten electors for the Baildon South East Ward, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Attached are the Notice of Vacancy... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:25 by Admin

Tags: Elections

Baildon Town Council Annual Report 2019/20

Baildon Town Council Annual Report 2019/20

Our latest Annual Report is attached via the below link for your information - please take a look and see what projects the Council has been involved in around Baildon in the 2019/20 council year (May to April) and how the precept money has been spent. A local council relies on the support of its community and this is one of the ways we let you know of the work being done on behalf of the residents... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:59 by Admin

Tags: Report

October Newsletter from Baildon Horticultural Society

October Newsletter from Baildon Horticultural Society

Another inspiring newsletter from the Horticultural Society including advice on how to make your garden a haven for wildlife over the winter, what to do with your autumn honey harvest, a comprehensive guide to growing grape vines and a guide to jobs to do now in the garden or allotment.

Posted: Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:28 by Admin

Tags: Allotments

September Newsletter from Baildon Horticultural Society

Please see attached for the latest informative newsletter from the Baildon Horticultural Society, lots of handy hints and timely advice.

Posted: Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:55 by Admin

Tags: Allotments

Baildon Fairtrade Group Report July 2020

Please have a look at the attached report from the Baildon Fairtrade Group - including items about the effect of Covid 19 and the Nestle/Kitkat issue on fairtrade farmers and what you can do to support them.

Posted: Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:58 by Admin

Tags: Fairtrade, Reports

July Newsletter from the Horticultural Society

Please see attached for the latest newsletter from the Horticultural Society.

Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:34 by Admin

Tags: Allotments

June Newsletter from the Horticultural Society

June Newsletter from the Horticultural Society

Here is the latest newsletter from the Baildon Horticultural Society - lots of tips on what to do in your garden/on the plot this month, how to identify common weeds and how to care for chickens plus some tasty seasonal recipes.

Posted: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:24 by Admin

Tags: Allotments