Vacancy on Hartlebury Parish Council
Notice of Vacancy Hartlebury PC April 2025
There is a vacancy on the Parish Council for a new Councillor – please see the above notice for further information
Notice of election WCC
There will be an election for Worcestershire County Council members on Thursday, 1 May, 2025. For more information click below:
Bus shelter vandalised
It is such a shame that elements in our community feel it appropriate to go around damaging property. These bus shelters are owned by the Parish and are maintained by the council taxes we all pay. The repairs will be paid for out of the precept money which, in effect, is a cost to each household.
Anyone with information may call Crimestoppers (0800 555 111) confidentially to report on any acts of vandalism.
This incident has been reported to West Mercia Police.
Bus shelter on Old Worcester Road opposite the turning for Station Road.
County Council Elections
- The Worcestershire County Council elections are going ahead and will take place on 1st May this year.
- The Count will be done the following day at 10am at Pershore Leisure Centre (and obviously other locations around Worcs for the other Districts).
- There are 12 County divisions in Wychavon – there has been a boundary review since the last election in 2021 but the changes for our divisions are relatively minor. For more information – and to see an excellent interactive map – please see the LGBCE’s website here: Worcestershire | LGBCE
- Each division elects one candidate each on a first-past-the-post system – we’ll know the candidates standing after 4pm on Wednesday 2nd April
Annual Parish Meeting and Community Conversation III 30 April 2025 in the Parish Hall
Clare Atkinson -the Chairman of the Parish Council is pleased to announce that this year’s
Annual Parish Meeting
will be held in Hartlebury Parish Hall on April 30th, 2025, starting at 6.00pm.
Light refreshments will be served from 5.30pm until 5.50pm ahead of the meeting.
The Clerk has invited guest speakers from local clubs, societies, and other voluntary and statutory organisations to talk about the work/activities of their group and/or present information on topics of local interest.
Everyone within the Parish is invited to attend. It would be helpful to let the Parish Clerk know if you wish to attend
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Information on a Parish Meeting
All Parish Councils throughout England are required by law to hold an Annual Parish Meeting, which must take place between 1st March and the 1st of June.
The meeting enables the Parish Council and local groups to explain what they have been doing over the last year and provides an opportunity for the electors to have their say on anything they consider is important to the people of the Parish.
The Annual Parish Meeting is a meeting of all the local government electors for the Parish, any elector may make suggestions and comment on anything relevant to the residents of Hartlebury.
There can be, and often is, confusion between the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council. The Annual Parish Meeting is not a Council meeting.
Community Conversation number 3
Following the Annual Parish Meeting there will be an opportunity to have a cup of tea and discuss your topics of interest with Councillors, areas of interest will include, planning, speeding, playgrounds, car parks, Atlas mobile phone presentation re signal and new masts, community development and the time bank.
Advert for a Maintenance Contractor for Hartlebury Parish Council to start on 1 June 2025
Hartlebury Parish Council is seeking applications for a Parish Maintenance Contractor to support the maintenance and enhancement of the Parish from June 1st 2025.
The Parish Maintenance contractor is a self-employed person and this contract for services is for one year in the first instance, to be reviewed on 1st June 2026. The work is varied and involves keeping the Parish of Hartlebury maintained to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monthly checks at the play area, car park and Village green.
- Annual checks of assets on the asset register
- Litter picking around Village green and Parish Hall
- Minor gardening-type of work as necessary
- Minor repairs around the Parish as necessary
- Graffiti removal as necessary
Eligibility Criteria:
- Proven experience grounds maintenance or similar roles.
- Provision of equipment and tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Public Liability Insurance to £10,000,000
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and relevant health and safety documentation would be required.
Hours and rate
- 8 hours per calendar month
- Hourly rate to be agreed in consultation with applicant + 45p per mile
How to Apply
- Interested parties should submit their application to clerk@hartlebury-pc.gov.uk by 31st March 2025.
Advert for Lengthsman for Hartlebury Parish Council – to start on 1st April 2025
Hartlebury Parish Council is seeking applications for a Parish Lengthsman to support the maintenance and enhancement of the Parish from 1st April 2025.
The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person and this contract for services is for one year in the first instance, to be reviewed on 1st April 2026.
The Lengthsman plays a vital role in ensuring the upkeep of vegetation at lane junctions, verges and communal areas, contributing to the overall quality of life and safety for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regular trimming of lane junction visual splays.
- Clearing debris and litter from verges, ditches, culverts, grids and public areas.
- Hedge trimming and management of overgrown vegetation to clear traffic and village signs.
- Minor repairs and improvements to public infrastructure requiring collaboration with the Parish Council to identify maintenance needs.
- Working with vehicle activated traffic signs
Eligibility Criteria:
- Proven experience in Parish Lengthsman work, grounds maintenance or similar roles.
- Provision of equipment and tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Knowledge of the WCC Parish Lengthsman reporting systems
- Ideally you will be trained to 12D M1 MWO (Labourer) and TTMBC (Trainee) Classification Traffic Management, but training would be given by Worcestershire County Council for the correct applicant.
- Public Liability Insurance to £10,000,000
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and relevant health and safety documentation would be required.
Hours and rate
- Parish Lengthsman work is flexible on times, hours may vary but it is estimated that up to 120 hours per year would be needed.
- Hourly rate to be agreed in consultation with applicant. + 45p per mile
How to Apply
- Interested parties should submit their application to clerk@hartlebury-pc.gov.uk by 21st March 2025.
Grounds maintenance contract
Hartlebury Parish Council are looking for tenders for their grounds maintenance contract for 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.
The contractor will need to mow and strim grass areas, litter pick, weed spray, cut hedges and clear leaves and other similar work in and around Hartlebury.
Please contact the clerk on clerk@hartlebury-pc.gov.uk for detailed description of work required and associated maps.
Closing date for applications to be received is 5pm on Monday 24th February 2025.
Season’s Greetings
Hartlebury Parish Council wish everyone a joyous & peaceful Christmas followed by a healthy, happy & prosperous New year.