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Annual Town Assembly – Draft Minutes
Halewood Town Council hosted the Annual Town Assembly for the township (sometimes called the ‘Annual Parish Meeting’) on Thursday 1st June.
The draft minutes from the meeting can be found here:
https://halewoodtowncouncil.gov.uk/annual-parish-meeting/
The 2024 Annual Town Assembly is scheduled for Thursday 29th May 2024.
Pride Month 2023
Alongside its main flagpole at The Arncliffe Centre, Halewood Town Council has installed a second pole for the occasional flying of other flags of significance.
On Thursday 1st June, it was used to proudly fly The Rainbow Flag. This will be flying over the centre throughout June, as the council marks the annual ‘Pride’ month. LGBTQ+ Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall riots, which began on 28 June 1969. As a result, many Pride events are held during the month of June to recognise the impact LGBTQ+ people have had in the world.
New Mayor of the Council, Cllr Iain Hamilton, was in attendance and thanked people for attending and marking the event. In a further gesture, Cllr Hamilton has also donated from his 2023/24 Mayoral Fund to the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Pride Foundation to further emphasise the council’s solidarity with the LGBTQ+ movement.
Halewood Town Council welcomes further suggestions for flags that may be flown from the additional flagpole. Recommendations must be considered by The Mayor and full council for agreement.
Updated: Halewood’s Town Councillors for 2023-2027
We are pleased to welcome our new Town Councillors for the 2023-2024 Municipal Period. Elections were held in both the Halewood North and South Wards and 12 local persons have been elected for a 4-year term.
Please go to this link on our council website to review the contact information for each Councillor:
The election saw 9 new elected members join the council (Cllrs Bradley, Finneran, Flute, Hamilton, Lunt, Arnold, L. Berry, V. Berry and A. Harvey), with 3 members retaining their seats (Cllrs Rose, Dunn and J. Harvey).
The political make-up of the council is as follows:
Labour Party – 7 Town Councillors
Independents – 5 Town Councillors
Residents should note that the Independent Elected Members on the council have advised the Town Clerk that they will not caucus as a political group, they will instead serve as single, Independent Councillors.
Annual Town Assembly (Thurs 1 June at 6.15pm)
Notice of the Annual Town Assembly (meeting of electors) to take place on Thursday 1st June at 6.15pm at The Arncliffe Centre. This meeting was formerly known as the Annual Parish Meeting.
2023 Annual Town Assembly Notice and Agenda
Please note that this is not a Town Council Meeting, but it is Chaired by the Mayor of the Town Council in accordance with legal requirements. Councillors may attend this meeting as members of the public.
Gerry Allen – Town Clerk
New Mayor for 2023/24
Halewood Town Council held its Annual Meeting on Thursday 11th May. At the meeting, Cllr Iain Hamilton was elected as Mayor and Chairperson for the 2023/24 Municipal Year, with Cllr Clare Rose elected as Deputy Mayor and Deputy Chairperson. The Town Council congratulates both members on their elections into these important roles. In his speech of acceptance, Cllr Hamilton praised the work of outgoing Mayor Cllr Barbara Dunn and all retiring Councillors. He also looked forward to leading Halewood through the coming year.
The image shows Cllr Hamilton signing the book of acceptance as Mayor for 2023/24
Notice of Annual Meeting of the Town Council (11th May)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:
Thursday 11th May at 7.00 p.m. at The Arncliffe Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood
GERRY ALLEN, TOWN MANAGER DATED: 4th May 2023
Agenda: Agenda: Annual Meeting of the Town Council 2023
Please note that the Public and Press are invited to attend the above meeting under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 s.1, as extended by the Local Government Act 1972 s.s 100 & 102.
The Annual Town Assembly (also known as the Annual Parish Meeting or Town Meeting) will take place on Thursday 1st June at 6.15pm.
Hollies Play Area (Early Closing)
From 25th April through to 3rd May, the Hollies Play Area will be closing at approximately 6.30pm each evening. We hope this does not unduly inconvenience parents and children.
This decision has been made due to a series of anti-social behaviour incidents at the Play Area, and the need to ensure the safety of persons attending the site, and our keyholder. The closing time will be reviewed after 3rd May when, hopefully, the situation improves.
The Town Council kindly requests parents/carers remind young people of the difficulties caused by anti-social behaviour and the sense of intimidation this can have on others.
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TOWN AND PARISH COUNCILLORS THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023
An election is to be held of Town Councillors for the Town Council Wards in Halewood.
Forms of nomination may be obtained from the Returning Officer at THE ELECTIONS OFFICE, 1ST FLOOR, MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, ARCHWAY ROAD, HUYTON, KNOWSLEY, MERSEYSIDE, L36 9YU, who will, at the request of any elector for the said Town/Parish Ward, prepare a nomination paper for signature.
Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer at the above address between 10am and 4pm on any working day from Monday 27 March 2023 until no later than 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
If any election is contested, the poll will take place on THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023.
For more detailed information, please open the full notification from Knowsley MBC here: Notice of Town and Parish Council Elections
Community Grants to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III
Halewood Town Council is pleased to offer a community celebration grant fund to help the local community celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Local groups, organisations and members of public organising events can apply for a grant of up to £150 towards their local celebrations.
Applications are open to community organisations, schools, residents’ associations or similar. We also welcome applications from non-constituted residents’ groups holding street parties or events in Halewood and from charities, business groups or civic societies holding community events.
Grants received can contribute towards making your event even more memorable. Whether this is for decorations, making the event accessible or simply items of food/drink to help share the cost of this national celebration.
Apply now
Applications will open on 27th March and close on 27th April. All applications will be considered weekly at the same time and not on a first received basis. You can access the application form here: Kings Coronation 2023 Grant Form
About the application process
Applications will be assessed and prioritised based on the following criteria:
• How many Halewood residents will benefit from the event
• Inclusion of match funding of the event – details should be included in with your application
• Whether all documentation requested within the application was provided
• To ensure funding is distributed fairly across the Town
To receive funding for a street party or park event, you must receive permission, as required, to hold this event and for any associated road closures. Find out more information about holding a street party or park event, please see the below links:
Guidance on how to organise a street party can be found on the government website here: How to Organise a Street Party
For all street parties in the borough of Knowsley, please let Knowsley Council know by completing the Street Party notification form (by 10th April): Apply for a Street Party Licence in Knowsley
After You Have Applied for a Grant
You will receive an acknowledgement email once we receive your application, and you will be notified within one week if your application has been successful.
The council’s decision is final and there will be no right of appeal. While this funding is a grant and not a loan, the council reserves the right to request the funds be returned if the event you planned does not proceed for any reason.
Notice of Town Council Meeting, 15th June 2023
A MEETING OF HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:
Thursday 15th June 2023 at 7.00 p.m. at the Arncliffe Centre, Halewood.
GERRY ALLEN, TOWN CLERK DATED: 9th June 2023
Agenda: Town Council Meeting Agenda for 15 June 2023
A reminder to residents that questions for Public Forum must be logged with the Town Clerk by 7.00pm on Tuesday 14th March stating the theme of your question. Please send your proposed question/comment to: gerry.allen@knowsley.gov.uk or by calling 0151 428-1929.
This meeting is open to the public.
Please note that the Public and Press are invited to attend the above meeting under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 s.1, as extended by the Local Government Act 1972 s.s 100 & 102.