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Proposed Mersey travel changes to route 3/3A

“Merseytravel have announced that they are consulting on making changes to the 3/3A service which currently serves the Torrington Drive Estate and Camberley Dr/Arncliffe Rd.

They are proposing reduction in frequency of the 3A service and a major change to the 3 service which would see it no longer operating via Camberley Dr/Arncliffe Dr or Torrington Dr.

We ask that all residents respond to this consultation by either filling out the online survey @

https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/e30a0355-6270-4cc6-bfb6-86aa19770185

or alternatively please call 0300 131 2881 to register your response.

The deadline is Sunday 14th July 2024 11:30pm”

Knowsley Local Offer

We’re pleased to share KMBC’s new Knowsley Local Offer to make more families aware of what support is available in the borough with SEND. Knowsley Council have worked with the students at Alt Bridge school who helped to design the leaflet.

What is the Local Offer?

Every Local Authority must publish, in one place, information about provision they expect to be available in their area for children and young people from 0-25 who have SEND (Special educational needs and disability).

https://www.knowsleyinfo.co.uk/knowsley-local-offer-send

Please could you share this with anyone who may find it helpful.

Halewood Culturefest Scarecrow Trail 2024

Halewood Culturefest starts on Friday 14th June as part of this years programme a scarecrow trail has been included with over 30 scarecrows being placed around the Town.

Below is the list of scarecrows and a map showing all the locations. Halewood Town Council will have 3 scarecrows 2 at Hollies Hall and 1 at The Arncliffe Centre, which have been made by the children who attended our Snap half-term programme.

Paper copies are also available from The Arncliffe Centre.

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Halewoood Culturefest – Liverpool Male Voice Choir

On Saturday 22 June, Halewood CultureFest are delighted to welcome back the Liverpool Male Voice Choir to perform at our final Saturday night concert with buffet. Tickets for this event are £10 which includes a two course buffet supper. So come along and enjoy some great music and food.

Tickets are available from The Arncliffe Centre or by contacting Alison Shacklady on alison1.shacklady@btinternet.com

NALC Councillor Allowances Survey

NALC Councillor Allowances Survey

The National Associations of Local Councils (NALC) are conducting a Councillor Allowances survey to gather further information on parish basic allowances and dependants’ carers’ allowances in local (parish and town) councils. Your participation will help the sector better understand the needs and challenges faced by local councils and work towards addressing them effectively.

The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are confidential and will only be used for the purposes stated in the survey. The survey closes on 10 June 2024.

If you are not aware, Councillors here at Halewood Town Council are not paid for their work and receive no other financial remuneration for completing their role. Reasonable out of pocket expenses for travel and subsistence may be reimbursed in respect of duties and meetings covered by the relevant regulations. This survey is not being run by Halewood Town Council but, if you have a few spare minutes, you could support NALC with their research.

To participate, simply click the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/q30vptj8Vc

Pride Month

Flying the Progress Flag

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 Monday 3rd June, it will be used again.

The Progress Flag will be proudly 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.

Mayor of the Council, Iain Hamilton, comments: “We are proud to stand side-by-side with our LGBTQ+ community and provide reassurance that regardless of your sexuality, gender, age or ethnicity, Halewood should be a safe space for everyone – we are one township, one community”. Cllr Hamilton will represent the Council at the raising of the flag on Monday

A small ceremony will be held at 10am, any members of our community who wish to attend will be very welcome.

Temporary Road Closure New Hutte Lane

In order to enable essential carriageway repair works to be undertaken on a section of New Hutte Lane, Halewood, a road closure will be in place on Wednesday 5^th June 2024. The area of closure will be New Hutte Lane, Halewood – from its junction with Higher Road to its junction with Lakenheath Road.

Further information regarding the closure can be found at the link below:

https://one.network/?GB138863032

The diversion route associated with this closure is via New Hutte Lane, Higher Road, Torrington Drive and vice versa.

Halewood Culturefest 2024

Halewood CultureFest 2024

This years Halewood Culturefest will run from Friday 14th June to Sunday 23rd June.

Culturefest Started in 2008, it has now become a firm fixture in our annual calendar, with various cultural activities including cricket matches, singing groups, performances by A drama group, plus an Art and Craft Exhibition, Bat Walk, Scarecrow Trail and many other events.

Details of this years events are listed below, Tickets can be obtained from The Arncliffe Centre or from contacting Alison Shacklady on alison1.shacklady@btinternet.com