News Archive
Grounds Maintenance Service – Specification
Halewood Town Council has today published its specification for Grounds Maintenance Services from 1st April 2024 (for a 3-year period).
The full Grounds Maintenance Notification and Specification can be found here:
Invitation to Tender: Halewood Town Council Invitation to Tender Grounds Maintenance
Specification: Grounds Maintenance Specification 2023 APP A
The notice on the government’s ‘Contracts Finder’ service can be found here: Halewood TC Notice of Tender
Update – Removal of Trees at Halewood Shopping Centre
Halewood Town Council, and the residents of Halewood, were outraged to see contractors cutting down and removing trees from the car park at Halewood Shopping Centre. In addition to the environmental vandalism of removing perfectly healthy trees, this decision will also have a negative impact on the plans the council is developing for a Festive Lights Switch-On next month. Residents will recall that the trees in the car park were a feature of the lighting display in the past two years, and this had been well-received by many residents, especially children.
The Mayor of Halewood, Cllr Iain Hamilton, has joined the Town Manager, Gerry Allen, and council staff in seeking answers from LCP, the owners of the land and retail units at the site. In his conversation with the company, Cllr Hamilton laid out the serious objections of the council and residents to the act of removing the trees and sought reassurance that any further work to remove trees will be halted until the legality of their actions is investigated. The representative of LCP understood the objections and agreed further actions with the trees would cease for the time-being.
The Mayor has joined forces with Halewood borough councillors in seeking the support of Knowsley MBC to express our anger at the decisions made by LCP and seek clarity on whether their actions are legal. Many residents will know Knowsley MBC has a legal responsibility for woodland management employing a Tree Specialist to deal with such matters, and it is widely known that the removal of trees is generally subject to planning approval. The Mayor has also personally contacted the office of Maria Eagle MP, and other MPs in the area to seek support with this matter.
Halewood Town Council will continue to work with its partners in addressing this serious matter. It is also the council’s intention to continue with a Festive Lights Switch-On event next month. Please watch out for further announcements on the Town Council website and social media platforms.
Removal of Trees – Halewood Shopping Centre
Halewood Town Council is aware of the actions taken this morning to remove trees in the Halewood Shopping Centre car park. It is our understanding this decision has been taken by the owners of the retail units and land at the Shopping Centre, LCP (London & Cambridge Properties).
We have contacted LCP seeking information about the decision to remove the trees, expressing both our concerns as a Town Council, and the concerns of many local residents. We will send a further update when we have more information.
Halewood Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract (Invitation to Tender)
Halewood Town Council is inviting tenders for its Grounds Maintenance Contract.
The tender specification will be available from Tuesday 24th October 2023. The council is requesting the commencement of the service from 1st April 2024.
It is the responsibility of all Tenderers to ensure their tender is delivered no later than 12 noon on Thursday 7th December. The Town Council will not consider tenders received after that time.
Tenderers should note that the delivery of tender documents should be either hand-delivered or by post clearly marked ‘Confidential – Grounds Maintenance Tender Document’ in a sealed envelope to:
The Town Manager and RFO
Arncliffe Sports & Community Centre,
Arncliffe Road,
Halewood,
Knowsley, L25 9PA
If you would like more information, please email the Town Manager at gerry.allen@knowsley.gov.uk with your query or to arrange a discussion.
Gerry Allen 13th October 2023
Town Manager
Town Council Meeting 19 October 2023
A MEETING OF HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:
Thursday 19th October, 7.00 p.m. at the Arncliffe Centre, Halewood.
GERRY ALLEN, TOWN MANAGER DATED: 13th October 2023
Agenda: Town Council Meeting Agenda for 19 October 2023
A reminder to residents that questions for Public Forum must be logged with the Town Manager by 7.00pm on Tuesday 17th October 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.
Play Facilities at Hollies Field
HOLLIES PLAYGROUND
Residents are advised that from this day through to Saturday 29th October 2023, Hollies Playground will be closing by 6.00pm each evening. This is to take account of the shorter days through the autumn period.
From 30th October, after the clocks go back one hour, it will be closed each day by approximately 4.30pm.
PLAY FACILITY AT HOLLIES FIELD (in front of St. Nicholas Church)
Residents are advised that work is underway to improve the facilities on the play area immediately in front of St. Nicholas Church on Church Road, Halewood. The work is expected to take two weeks to complete. We apologise for the inconvenience, but hope the improved facilities at the conclusion of the work will be well-received by the children of our township
Special Meeting of the Town Council – 5th October 2023
NOTICE OF MEETING
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:
Thursday 5th October 2023 at 7.00pm.
at The Arncliffe Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood, L25 9PA
FOR THE TRANSACTION OF TOWN COUNCIL BUSINESS
GERRY ALLEN
TOWN MANAGER DATED: 29th September 2023
Meeting Agenda: Special Meeting Agenda for 5 October 2023
Exempt Items
Please note that under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.
Town Council Meeting – Thurs 21 September
A MEETING OF HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:
Thursday 21st September 2023 at 7.00 p.m. at the Arncliffe Centre, Halewood.
GERRY ALLEN, TOWN MANAGER DATED: 15th September 2023
Agenda: Town Council Meeting Agenda for 21 September 2023
A reminder to residents that questions for Public Forum must be logged with the Town Manager by 7.00pm on Tuesday 19th September 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.
Vacancy – Support Officer (Part-Time 18 Hours per week)
18 Hours Per Week Support Officer (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Halewood Town Council is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to strengthen our team and perform a vital role as a ‘Support Officer’ at its two settings, Hollies Hall and the Arncliffe Centre.
The role is for a minimum 12-month period covering the Maternity Absence of a colleague. The role may therefore be extended beyond that initial 12-month period. This work will predominately consist of evening shifts and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- To act as a Support Officer covering the activities at Hollies Hall and the Arncliffe Centre. This includes onsite support to hirers, dealing with enquiries and acting as part of our team.
- To be part of the team offering support and supervision to Bar Functions, a vital part of the work at Halewood Town Council.
- Deliver and maintain consistently high standards of service to ensure an unrivalled customer experience.
Key Characteristics
- Able to perform under pressure and make decisions.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
Salary and Benefits
- NALC Scale Points 5-6 starting at £21,575 (pro-rata) with a pay award pending
- 25 days paid annual leave, not including Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
- Job Type: Part-time, Fixed-Term (following satisfactory completion of probation)
- Closing date for applications: 10.00 am Wednesday 13th September 2023.
For an informal chat, please contact the Town Council Development and Operations Manager, Dave Murphy on 0151 428 1929 during usual office hours (Monday to Friday, 9.30am-5.00 pm).
An application form, full job description and person specification can be found here:
JOB-APPLICATION-FORM Halewood Town Council
SUPPORT OFFICER Job Description
SUPPORT OFFICER Person Specification
Please Note: Applications will only be taken through the receipt of a completed town council application form: **Do Not** send CVs.
Parks & Green Spaces Consultation
Are you passionate about Halewood’s parks and green spaces? Do you want to have a say in how they are used and maintained? If so, we have some exciting news for you!
Halewood Town Council is launching a one-month consultation on the six green spaces it leases from Knowsley Borough Council. This is your chance to share your views and ideas on how to make these places more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
The consultation will start on Tuesday 7th November and will include various ways for you to get involved. You can fill out online or paper surveys, join online or in-person meetings, or take part in qualitative interviews. We will post more details on how to access these options soon, so please stay tuned to our social media platforms!
The aim of this consultation is to gather feedback from the community on the current and future use of the green spaces, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face. This will also build on the recent consultation undertaken by Knowsley MBC regarding the parks and green spaces it manages in the township.
At Halewood Town Council, we value our parks and green spaces as vital assets for the health and well-being of our residents and visitors. We want to ensure that they are well-managed, safe, and attractive for everyone to enjoy. We also want to explore the potential for enhancing their environmental, social, and economic benefits. We invite you to join us in this consultation and help us shape the future of our green spaces.
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make Halewood a greener and happier place! ????