Halewood

We are advising residents/parents that Hollies Playground must be closed each evening no later than 7.30pm. However, to support the work of our keyholders who open/close the park on behalf of the council, we further advise the closing time may be undertaken earlier than this on occasions between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (dependent upon weather and other factors).

We appreciate this may be disappointing to some families who would use the park in the early evenings, especially when the weather is nice in our township. However, the playground and the area around Hollies Park has once again been beset by incidents of anti-social behaviour causing stress to local residents and requiring the attention of the Police. The council has also been required to fund repairs to equipment in the playground because of damage caused through this anti-social behaviour.

It is always a difficult balance between the needs of children/families in accessing free, stimulating play experiences and the peace and security of residents who live near the park. We know we get this right most of the time but, when problems arise, they are understandably stressful for those living close to the issue and costly in terms of interventions from the Police, Council staff or local Councillors. Halewood Town Council therefore makes a further plea to the young people involved in causing these problems, and their parents/carers, to be mindful of the impact of their behaviour.

We hope residents understand the reasons for this communication and will support our decision.

It is with deep regret that we have to announce the postponement of the Halewood Summer Carnival scheduled for this Saturday, 29^th July. However, we have secured an alternative date for the event, and this will take place at Hollies Field on Saturday 16^th September.

Council staff liaised earlier today with the owner of the fairground that would be the main feature of the event. Unfortunately, due to constant rain in recent weeks, and the poor forecast for the remainder of the week, the site of the Carnival at Hollies Field would be untenable for even moderately heavy equipment. Some associated risks with the wet and muddy surface for attendees were also a consideration.

Stallholders for the event are aware of the cancellation and most will be able to join us on 16^th September. It is our hope that what will now effectively be the ‘Halewood Autumn Carnival 2023’ will be blessed with sunny and warm weather, and will be attended by residents across our township.

Please watch out for social media posts and other messages regarding the Carnival in September.

Halewood Town Council is recruiting new Casual Staff. In roles ideal for people living in or close to Halewood, we seek enthusiastic new colleagues to help provide a great service at our halls and function rooms at both the Arncliffe Centre and Hollies Hall.

The position and hours of work will be dictated by the demand for hiring at both centres, which include weekend and evening work. We also seek persons able to provide occasional early morning cleaning of our centres to cover planned staff leave. Please also note, the Town Council is a National Living Wage employer paying the current rate of £10.90 per hour.

Experience is preferred but not essential, we ask that you are hardworking and committed to providing friendly and polite service to the people, groups and organisations we serve.

Please register any interest in the post with our Operations Manager Dave Murphy via email: dave.murphy@knowsley.gov.uk (or gerry.allen@knowsley.gov.uk up to 1st August)

Or alternatively contact the Town Council on 0151 428 1929 for more information about the roles. 

Cadent will be undertaking works in the Arncliffe Road area of Halewood over the next 6 weeks or so. This is part of the work to install a new ‘Gas Governor’ that will be sited in a small section of  the overflow car park at the Arncliffe Centre.

The essential gas network improvement works, are planned on a section of Arncliffe Road from 24.07.2023 to 01.09.2023. In order that the works can be undertaken quickly and safely, the road will be closed, as described below:

1. Arncliffe Road, Halewood – From its junction with Ashton Close to its junction with Woodbine Road in a north-westerly direction.
2. Arncliffe Road, Halewood – From its junction with Woodbine Road to its junction with Camborne Avenue in a westerly direction.
3. Arncliffe Road, Halewood – From its junction with Camborne Avenue to its junction with Mackets Lane in a westerly direction.

A temporary one-way system will be implemented as a result of the closure.

This is shown on the link below:

One Network Arncliffe Road

The diversion route associated with this closure is via Arncliffe Road, Camberley Drive, Mackets Lane.

At the council meeting of 15^th June 2023, Halewood Town Council approved a project to develop a ‘Green Spaces Strategy’ for the parks/green spaces it manages. For the attention of residents, this is the following locations: Arncliffe Playing Fields, Doorstep Green, Elwyn Gardens, Frederick Lunt Field, Hollies Field, New Hutte Woods and Wood Road Field.

Initial work has now commenced on this strategy, and this will build on the excellent work undertaken by Halewood residents as part of the Town Council’s Neighbourhood Plan project. Our expectation is that we will consult on this work with Halewood residents in the autumn of 2023. This the aim of the strategy, as shared at the council meeting last month:

Please look out for further posts regarding the Halewood Town Council ‘Green Spaces Strategy’ or talk to one of your elected Town Councillors.

Knowsley Council Consultation

Knowsley Council has recently launched its own Green Spaces Consultation for Halewood. The focus of this consultation, however, is the parks/green spaces that it manages in the township. You can find out more about this consultation, how to get involved, or complete an online survey here: Knowsley Council Consultation

As a Town Council we are seeking dialogue with the borough about a township-wide approach to Green Space maintenance and improvements. As a Town Council we recognise the importance of a positive relationship with the borough in securing a collaborative vision for Parks and Green Spaces in Halewood.

A MEETING OF HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:

Thursday 20th July 2023 at 7.00 p.m. at the Arncliffe Centre, Halewood.

GERRY ALLEN, TOWN CLERK                            DATED: 14th July 2023

Agenda: Town Council Meeting Agenda for July 2023

A reminder to residents that questions for Public Forum must be logged with the Town Clerk by 7.00pm on Tuesday 18th July 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.

Halewood Culturefest is fast approaching, with the fun starting next Friday June 23rd.

Everyone at Halewood Town Council wishes the organisers, volunteers and participants a happy and wonderful Culturefest for 2023. For more information on the events, visit the link here: Halewood Culturefest 2023

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return Accounts for Year Ended 31 March 2023: Notice of Public Rights 2023

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.