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Welcome to our April email newsletter...
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 Hello <<First Name>>,
Welcome back to Baildon Town Council’s email newsletter, which has relaunched following a break over the winter months.
With the local elections approaching for both Bradford Council and the West Yorkshire Police & Crime Commissioner (Thursday 5th May), it seems opportune to reflect on some of the other chances to engage in local democracy.
To keep updated about the activities of the Town Council, the website www.baildontowncouncil.gov.uk is updated regularly with news and information, including the agenda and minutes for Council meetings. Bradford Council has a wealth of information on its own website at www.bradford.gov.uk. The respective websites include details for all councillors.
Essential local notices are posted on at least one (and usually all three) of the Town Council’s boards, which are located outside Baildon Community Link on Cliffe Avenue (near the gate to the park), alongside the steps in the Ian Clough car park, and adjacent to the bus stop where Woodcot Avenue meets Otley Road.
The vast majority of both Baildon and Bradford council meetings are open to members of the public to observe. Most Town Council meetings also have a period of time set aside for residents to speak on any local matter. In addition, the Town Council hosts the Annual Town Meeting, which is a legal requirement and an opportunity for councillors to report back on the year’s activities. The 2016 Annual Town Meeting will be held on 11th May at 7pm in Ian Clough Hall and all are welcome.
The Town Council looks forward to hearing from you and perhaps meeting as we continue to work together to 'build a better Baildon'.
Best wishes,
Joe Ashton
Chair of Baildon Town Council
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20/4/16: Want to help shape Baildon's future?
You can, by helping us produce a Neighbourhood Plan - a plan which is both community led and is used in determining planning applications in the area.
A Neighbourhood Plan:
- Is a community-led framework for guiding the future development and growth of an area
- Relates to the use and development of land and associated social, economic and environmental issues
- May deal with a wide range of issues or may focus on one or two issues that are of particular importance in a local area
- Has statutory force as part of Bradford’s Local Plan
Do you have the knowledge, skills or just an interest in helping the Town Council? If you think you can help or want more information, why not come along to one of our consultation events?
Four have already taken place but the final one is on Wednesday 20th April at St James' Church Hall from 7.30pm until 9.30pm. Alternatively, contact the Deputy Town Clerk on 01274 593169 or by email, or visit our website for more information.
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11/4/16: Walking Weekend open morning with guided walks
Baildon Walkers are Welcome has once again organised a Walking Weekend from Friday 10th to Monday 13th June. More details of the weekend will follow, but on Saturday 11th June you are invited to an open morning with walks at Wesley's, Baildon Methodist Church, Newton Way. The event takes place between 10am and 12 noon.
You'll be able to browse stalls, buy a pre-launch copy of 'The Welcome Way' and from noon, take part in a number of guided walks. If you'd like to have a stall - for sale of items, recruitment of new members, promotion of events - please email Chris Flecknoe.
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WHAT IS 'THE WELCOME WAY'?
'The Welcome Way' is a newly-devised, middle distance-walk which links the local Walkers are Welcome communities of Otley, Burley, Baildon and Bingley, passing through lovely countryside on the way. Pre-launch copies of this book will be available at the event.
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DISCOVER WALKS IN BAILDON
Many local groups including Friends of Bracken Hall, Baildon Walkers are Welcome and Bradford Countryside Service organise regular guided walks in our beautiful countryside. Visit Baildon Town Council's website for details of the latest walks which are available for all to take part in.
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16/4/16: Canal Heritage Walk
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds Liverpool Canal with a gentle walk organised by Baildon and Bingley Walkers are Welcome.
Meet at the Half Moon Cafe at 10.15am for a 10.30am start and enjoy a gentle 3 mile walk to the Five Rise Cafe in Bingley, with Tish & Mike Lawson sharing fascinating historical information along the way. For more details visit the Baildon Walks page or the website of Bingley Walkers are Welcome.
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Fairtrade films
Join Baildon Fairtrade group to see some recent films about Fairtrade - what does the future hold for farmers who produce some of our favourite foods? Discover how Fairtrade is helping farmers to combat the effects of climate change.
The event takes place at St John’s Church Hall and starts at 7.30pm. The films will be followed by a brief AGM at 8.30pm.
DATE: MON 18 APRIL
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Farmers Market
The next Farmers Market is on 23rd April and takes place between 9am and 1pm in the Ian Clough car park. You'll be able to buy fresh Yorkshire produce from 25 stalls, including organic fruit and veg, local meat and game, artisan bread, fresh fish and delicious baking.
While in the village, take advantage of the fantastic range of shops and cafes that Baildon has to offer.
DATE: SAT 23 APRIL
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Cloughie disco
Don't miss this month's Cloughie disco on Friday 29th April! This fun event is for children in school years 4 to 8.
Tickets are £4 and available in advance from Station Road post office or on the door. The disco runs from 7pm until 9pm at the Ian Clough Hall. Music is provided by popular local DJ Partymania.
DATE: FRI 29 APRIL
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