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HR, Policy & Staffing Committee Meeting – 24th April 2025
HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
NOTICE OF MEETING
A meeting of the HR, Policy and Staffing Committee will take place on
Thursday 24th April 2025
Commencing at 6pm
In The Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre
Arncliffe Road
Halewood
L26 9PA
For the transaction of Town Council business.
Signed: Cllr C Rose
Chairperson of the Committee
15th April 2025
Town Council Meeting, Thursday 24th April 2025
HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
NOTICE OF MEETING
An extraordinary meeting of the Town Council will take place on
Thursday 24th April 2025
Commencing at 7pm
In The Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre
Arncliffe Road
Halewood
L26 9PA
For the transaction of Town Council business.
Signed: Cllr I Hamilton
Chairperson
15th April 2025
Halewood CultureFest 2025 Art & Craft Exhibition
Halewood CultureFest 2025
Art & Craft Exhibition
Entry Form
The CultureFest Exhibition gives the opportunity for experienced and new artists and craft makers to enable their work to be seen and appreciated by the general public.
The exhibition is staged in St Mary’s Church, Leathers Lane, Halewood,
on Friday 20th June,
& Saturday 21st June 2025.
The exhibition is open from 10am – 3pm each day.
Download the full Entry Form by Clicking Here – AC entry form 2025 culturefest
There is a wide range of categories, and we love to exhibit innovative ideas.
Categories include artwork of different mediums, wood turning, embroidery, textiles, card making, and many more.
Entries are limited to 3 exhibits per person per category (we reserve the right to select exhibits from entries based on available space).
If you are interested in displaying work, please fully complete an entry form and return it no later than Monday 2nd June 2025 to 42 Torcross Way, Halewood , or 48 Trispen Close Halewood or St Nicholas Centre, Church Road, Halewood.
Exhibits should be delivered on Thursday 19th June 2025 between 10am and 12 noon to St Mary’s Church, Leathers Lane, Halewood (entry from the car park off Hillingdon Rd by the fire exit. ).
We can accept no liability for loss or damage to exhibits.
PICTURES, IF NOT FRAMED, MUST BE MOUNTED, PREFERABLY IN WHITE OR CREAM. FRAMES MUST BE STRUNG READY TO HANG.
All items must be clearly labelled with the name of the exhibitor.
All exhibits must be collected after the close of the Exhibition on Saturday 21st June (between 3.00-5.00 pm).
Please retain a copy of this leaflet for your records and details of exhibit delivery and collection.
For further information please contact John Dalziel or Jenny Ingham
email: jeningham1952@yahoo.co.uk , Johndalziel2252@gmail.com
telephone 07982626355 telephone 07810433759
Town Council Meeting 12th March 2025
Town Council Meeting 18th February 2025
There will be a meeting of the HR, Policy and Staffing Committee at 6:00pm on Tue 18th Feb 2025. This will be followed by an Extraordinary Town Council Committee Meeting at 7:30pm on Tue 18th Feb 2025, to be held at the Arncliffe Sports & Community Centre, Halewood. L25 9PA.
The Summons and Agenda can be viewed or downloaded below.
Town Council Meeting 13th February 2025
There will be a Town Council Meeting on Thursday 13th February 2025, to be held at the Arncliffe Sports & Community Centre, Halewood. L25 9PA.
Job Vacancy – Caretaker
Caretaker/s
- Employer: Halewood Town Council
- Salary: £24,790 -£25,183 pro rata per annum
- Location: Across all Town Council sites in Halewood
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full or part time up to 35 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Standard
- Closing Date: 18th February 2025
- Job Description: Halewood Town Council – Caretaker JD PS
- Application Form: JOB-APPLICATION-FORM-HTC
Halewood Town Council are currently recruiting for new staff who can undertake our Caretaker roles. We work 35 hours per week and have 2 full time, or up to 4 part time roles available. Our buildings are open 7 days per week between 8:00am and 10:30pm and the ability to work evenings and weekends is a requirement. Shift patterns across these times are negotiable, however we mainly require evening and weekend shifts to be covered.
HTC is a local Town Council based in Merseyside who support and represent members of our local community. We manage several parks and green spaces across the township, as well as our community and social facilities including The Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre and Hollies Hall.
You will be an important team member working to ensure the safety, security and accessibility of our buildings. An ability to travel across all HTC sites daily as part of your working shift is required. You will have regular interaction with members of the Community, our Town Councillors, business partners and suppliers. Please see the attached Job Description for a list of duties.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation.
We will consider requests for job share and offer flexibility on working patterns as far as possible.
More Information
If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Halewood Town Council, please contact Gilly Hodgkinson, Halewood Town Manager (gilly.hodgkinson@knowsley.gov.uk)
If you are interested in this vacancy, please complete the application form and return it to the above email address by the closing date.
If you have any additional requirements and would prefer to submit an application in a different way, please contact the Town Manager for a discussion as to how we can support you.
Job Vacancy – Business Support, Admin and Finance
Business Support Assistant – Admin and Finance
- Employer: Halewood Town Council
- Salary: £24,790 -£25,183 pro rata per annum
- Location: Across all Town Council sites in Halewood
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Part Time. Job share applicants considered.
- Hours: 28 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Standard
- Closing Date: 18th February 2025
- Job Description: Halewood Town Council – Business Support Assistant JD
- Application Form: JOB-APPLICATION-FORM-HTC
Halewood Town Council are currently recruiting for a Business Support Assistant working on administration and finance duties.
HTC is a local Town Council based in Merseyside who support and represent members of our local community. We manage several parks and green spaces across the township, as well as our community and social facilities including The Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre and Hollies Hall.
In your role of Business Support Assistant – Admin and Finance role you will support the team with front office and administrative duties, working closely with the Town Manager and other members of staff.
You will be responsible for ensuring that our administrative and financial procedures are managed effectively and professionally, following established procedures. You will have previous experience of this type of work and will be able to keep accurate records and report any concerns. Based in the front office, you will have regular interaction with members of the Community, our Town Councillors, business partners and suppliers.
You must have an understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements. The base for this role may be at either of the HTC venues, with flexibility offered when possible.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation.
We will consider requests for job share and offer flexibility on working patterns as far as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
More Information
If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Halewood Town Council, please contact Gilly Hodgkinson, Halewood Town Manager (gilly.hodgkinson@knowsley.gov.uk)
If you are interested in this vacancy, please complete the application form and return it to the above email address by the closing date.
If you have any additional requirements and would prefer to submit your application in a different way, please contact the Town Manager for a discussion as to how we can support you.
Halewood CultureFest Programme 2025
Halewood CultureFest commences on Friday 13th June and the programme can be viewed below
or can be downloaded here : Halewood CultureFest Programme 2025
Halewood CultureFest Programme 2025
Date
Event
Venue
Time
Further Information
Fri 13 June
Moth and Bat Walk
Environment Centre Okell Drive
9.30 pm
Free
Please wear suitable clothing
Booking advisable 0151 488 6151
Saturday 14 June
Barn Dance
Caller Jim Craig
St Hilda’s Church Hall
Stuart Avenue Hunts Cross
7.30pm
Tickets Free
Bring your own drinks
Sunday 15 June
Children’s Storytime with the Liver Bird
St Nicholas’ Church
2pm
Suitable for children aged 5-11
Children must be accompanied by an Adult
Tickets Free
Monday 16 June
Poems, Prose and Fun with Afternoon Tea
Arncliffe Centre
2.00-4.00
Led by Fiona Martin Tickets Free
Bring your own favourite piece to read and share with others
Monday 16 June
Talk
‘Curious and Amazing Tales of Hale, Runcorn and Widnes’
St Mary’s
7.30pm
Presented by Local Historian and Broadcaster, Ken Pye.
Tickets Free
Tuesday 17 June
Cricket Match
Mayor’s XI v Patron’s XI
New Hutte Centre
6.30
Refreshments available to be purchased from the Green Room
Wednesday 18 June
Songs and Scones featuring Your Voice Your Choice singers
St Nicholas’ Centre
2.00 pm
Tickets Free
Wednesday 18 June
Pub Quiz
St Mark’s Parish Centre
7.30
Free (Maximum 15 Teams)
To enter a team (6 players) Contact
Alison1.shacklady@btinternet.com or
tommybesi@yahoo.co.uk
Thursday 19 June
Thursday Night is Music Night
St Mark’s Parish Centre
7.30
An evening of music featuring Halewood Community Choir followed by Open Mic.(contact Andrew.hesford@btinternet.com)
Tickets Free
Friday 20 June
Murder Mystery Night
Waterloo Sunset
St Mark’s Parish Centre
7.30pm
A Murder Mystery Play
Tickets Free
(Come along and solve the murder)
Friday 20 June
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
St Mary’s
10.00-3.00
An opportunity to see some of the work produced by local artists and artisans
Saturday 21 June
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
St Mary’s
10.00-3.00
Saturday 21 June
Nature Arts Workshop
St Mary’s
10.30am
Card making using natural materials Led by Tony Leach
Tickets Free
Saturday 21 June
Bold as Brass
St Mary’s Church and Centre
7.00pm
An evening of music featuring Liverpool Brass Band
Tickets £10 including Buffet
Bring your own Drinks
Sunday 22 June
Walking Quiz around Halewood
Start from St Nicholas’ Centre
2.30pm
Collect a quiz sheet from St Nicholas’ Centre
Sunday 22 June
Closing Open Air Service
St Nicholas’ Centre
5.00pm
Throughout the week there will also be a Scarecrow Trail with scarecrows on display at various sites around Halewood