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Arnside Parish Councillor Vacancy

Would you like to make an important contribution to the area you live in? Get involved in making decisions about the local community? Then this is the position for you!

It’s rewarding and enjoyable as you will be involved in making changes to help improve the lives of Arnside residents.

What’s Involved
Parish Councillors are unpaid volunteers who meet at least once a month. The purpose is to maintain and improve Arnside for all. You can support this by bringing your skills and knowledge to the Council, by proposing and getting involved in local projects while researching and engaging in conversations with parishioners and others.

Arnside Parish Council consists of eight councillors and three employees – the Parish Clerk, the Finance Officer and the Cemetery Officer. It is an effective team of like-minded people all wanting to make a positive difference.

The monthly meetings may last a couple of hours. You may also join committees, working groups and ad hoc meetings.
No special qualification is required to be a councillor. It is important that all sorts of people serve as councillors so that all parts of our community are represented. Training for new councillors is available to help you understand the responsibilities of the role.

What does the Parish Council Do?
Arnside Parish Council makes all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the local community. The most common topics that we get involved with are:

  • Planning matters – the Parish Council is a consultee,
  • Managing and maintaining the services and facilities we are responsible for,
  • Helping local groups, and campaigning for and delivering better services and facilities.

It’s true to say that, on their own, parish councils have limited powers to make decisions – but they do have the ability to negotiate with, and the power to influence, those other organisations that do make the final decisions, such as Westmorland & Furness Council and the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape amongst others.

In this respect, parish councils are quite powerful. The organisations that make the final decisions know that a parish council gives the best reflection of how a community feels about something, and its views will be taken seriously.

The parish council also has the power to raise money through taxation – the ‘precept’ (the parish council’s share of the council tax) – to help meet its spending requirements.

Am I eligible to be a Parish Councillor?

You must be: a British subject, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union and over 18 years of age.

Additionally, you have to be at least one of the following:

• A local government elector for the council area for which you want to stand.
• Have, during the whole of the 12 months, occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the council area or within 3 miles of it for the whole period/
• Have, during that same period, had your principal or only place of work in the council area or within 3 miles of it for the whole period.
• Have lived in the parish area or within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination.

You cannot stand for election if you:

• Are subject of a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order.
• Have, within five years before the day of the election, been convicted in the UK of any offence and have had a sentence of imprisonment (whether suspended or not) for a period of over three months without the option of a fine.
• You work for the council you want to become a councillor for (but you can work for other local authorities, including the principal authorities that represent the same area).
• Are subject to certain sexual offence legal orders under the Local Government Disqualification Act 2022 (which disqualifies individuals from standing for election or holding office in local authorities).

You don’t have to be connected to a political party. If you do become a parish councillor you will have to sign up to the Code of Conduct.

For more information, email the Parish Clerk at clerk@arnsideparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Vacancy for Parish Councillor – Arnside Parish Council

Arnside Parish Council have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. Would you like to get involved in helping make decisions about the local community? Helping to make changes that will improve the lives of local residents? Then this could be for you.

Parish Councillors are unpaid volunteers and there are no special qualifications required, although training is available for new councillors to help understand the responsibilities of the role.

Currently the Parish Council consists of eight councillors and three paid employees: Parish Clerk, Finance Officer and Cemetery Officer. The Council meets at least once a month and meetings may last around 2 hours.

Interested? Email clerk@arnsideparishcouncil.gov.uk or visit the Arnside Parish Council Website for more details.

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Planned June Closure of promenade and Silverdale Road

Information About the Forthcoming Closure of Arnside Promenade/Silverdale Road Mid to Late June

**UPDATE 17/7/25** Westmorland & Furness Council have informed us that, all being well they should be able to finish up the last section of resurfacing and then the relining during the Friday night shift (18th July 2025), but, if not, then this may roll over to Monday night. We will keep you posted as to any further delays.

Information has been received regarding the upcoming resurfacing works scheduled to take place on the Promenade and Silverdale Road. Advanced warning signs are already out around the village advising of a commencement date for the works of 19th June for 17 nights, however, due to poor weather, the resurfacing programme is now running slightly behind. The new commencement date for the works is Monday, 23rd June, however it is possible that this date will move further back if poor weather continues to cause delays with the programme. We will be informed of any further changes.

The works are estimated to take up to 18 shifts to complete (weather depending) and the extent of the resurfacing bed is highlighted in red on the attached plan.

In order to undertake the works safely and in compliance with current health & safety legislation, a full road closure will be in effect between 6:30pm and midnight each shift. Works will not take place over the weekend.

Access for emergency services and residents/businesses will be allowed when possible and if safe to do so. In order to keep disruption to the public as minimal as possible the works will be phased. Currently the contractor plans to commence works at the Ashleigh Court end of the site and close off a shorter section, complete this then head west, working in several shorter sections along the promenade and then up Silverdale Road; however, this may change but again, we will keep you updated.

A signed diversion route will be in place (via Briery Bank and Black Dyke Road) and letters to local businesses and residents fronting onto the closure should be received next week. The letters will contain contact details for the resurfacing contractor and the traffic management contractor, and residents are free to speak to any of the marshals on-site whilst the works are in progress to discuss any specific access arrangements etc.

The above dates are indicative, and are subject to change due to overrun of the programme/poor weather conditions etc, but we will be kept updated.

Road Closure Silverdale Road - 15th June

Urgent Road Closure – Silverdale Road, Arnside: 15th June 2025

An urgent road closure has been put in place to allow CHB Surfacing LTD to carry out urgent utility repair works. This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 15th June 2025. It is expected that the Works will take 1 day.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative route which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed here and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link here.

Location: Silverdale Road, Arnside, from its junction with Back Lane, extending in a south easterly direction to its junction with Ashmeadow Road.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the unrestricted sections of Silverdale Road, Briery Bank, Black Dyke Road and Station Road (B5282). A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will not be maintained for the duration of this restriction.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/15157

New Playground Design

Date For Work To Start On The New Playground!

Although still awaiting final confirmation, all the hard work and effort of the fundraising group, together with the sponsors, donors and everyone involved in making this happen, will finally come to fruition next month.

Installation of the new playground is due to take place at the end of March, with removal of the existing playground taking place during the week before. While this will unfortunately mean that the playground will be closed from 24th March – and therefore over the Easter holidays, the other suggested installation date was not until September which would mean no new playground for the Summer holidays either.

Check out the fantastic new layout below, it will be well worth waiting for! An accessible playground for the future and for all children.

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Great News From The Arnside Playground Project

The target has been reached! 🎉😁😻 and the new playground equipment is currently being manufactured. The lead time is around 8-10 weeks and the installation takes 2-3 weeks. So the new playground should be up and running in time for summer at the latest 🛝🌞

Thank you to everyone who has helped, supported and donated to the Playground Project over the last 12 months. There has been amazing community involvement and it has all made this possible. Grants have been received from various trusts and community funds, as well as sizeable donations from local events including the Arnside Music Festival and the Arts & Crafts Fair in the summer. The Parish Council have also made a sizeable donation in recognition of the importance of having a safe, stimulating children’s playground in the village.

The price has been renegotiated with the supplier, and it has been agreed to use our own contractor to remove the current equipment. A generous offer to supply security fencing while the work is done free of charge has all helped to get to our goal.

So a massive ‘Thank You!’ and ‘Well Done!’ to the fundraising group, sponsors, donors and everyone involved in making this happen.

We look forward to seeing all the children having a great time and enjoying the new Arnside Playground!

Waste & Recycling Community Consultation

Help to Shape the Future of your Waste and Recycling Collections

Residents are being invited to help shape the future of waste and recycling collections in Westmorland and Furness.

A ‘Community Conversation’ has been launched by Westmorland and Furness Council to gather people’s thoughts on current services in their area – what they like, what they would like to change and what they’d like to see in the future. The feedback received will help inform the council’s emerging options for creating consistent waste and recycling services across the whole of Westmorland and Furness.

These options will be considered early next year and a vision for the revised service will be completed by mid-2025. This will be subject to further engagement and agreement and residents can expect to see the first changes being implemented from late 2025, with the majority of service revisions in place by the end of 2027.

Councillor Giles Archibald, Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate, Biodiversity and Environmental Services, said: “Our aim is to reduce waste, increase recycling, and provide services for our residents that are consistent across the whole of the Westmorland and Furness area. We also want to make it easier and more convenient for people to recycle and minimise their waste. We want to involve our communities in helping us to plan what future services will look like, and have launched our Community Conversation on waste and recycling collections. This includes a survey that residents can complete to tell us what they think about current services in their area, how they use those services and what they’d like to see in the future.”

“We will also be holding some in-person events, where people can come along to learn more about what we are looking to achieve, ask questions and take part in workshops. We will be holding these events in each of the former district areas and there will also be an on-line event for anyone unable to attend the in-person sessions. The feedback from these events and the online survey will provide us with valuable information that will help us to develop our vision for consistent waste and recycling services, so every household is receiving the same level of service wherever they are in Westmorland and Furness. We want to see services that are better performing, more efficient and that make it easier for people to recycle more and waste less.’’

Currently, Westmorland and Furness Council delivers 7.5 million collections annually to 115,000 households in one of the largest and most rural unitary local authority areas in the country, covering a geographic area of 3,750 square kilometres.

Councillor Archibald continued: “It’s vitally important to us that we reflect the views of our communities when we are planning the future of such important services that affect every household in Westmorland and Furness. I would encourage as many people as possible to complete our survey or attend one of the in-person events to share your views.’’

To be part of the Community Conversation on the future of waste and recycling services in Westmorland and Furness, you can share your thoughts on current services in your area by completing our Waste and Recycling Community Conversation Survey.

The survey will close on 20th December 2024.

Paper copies of the survey will be available in the receptions of the council’s main public buildings at Barrow Town Hall, Kendal Town Hall and Voreda House, Penrith, as well as council libraries.

In-person events where you can learn more about the waste and recycling harmonisation programme and the council’s ambitions, share your thoughts and take part in workshops on recycling and waste minimisation, will take place on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, 26 November 2024, Penrith Library, 6pm – 7.30pm
  • Wednesday, 27 November 2024, The Forum, Barrow, 6pm – 7.30pm
  • Thursday, 28 November 2024, Kendal Town Hall, 6pm – 7.30pm
  • Monday, 2 December 2024, Online event, 6pm-7pm

To register for these events (including for the online event on 2 December) you can Book Your Place.

If registering for the online event, a link to the meeting will be emailed to you in advance of 2 December.

Volunteers Needed for Bulb Planting in Arnside

Permission has been given by both Arnside Parish Council and Westmorland & Furness Council to plant bulbs and corms in jointly identified verges and open spaces around Arnside.
The residual funds from the now folded Arnside Horticultural Society have been spent on purchasing the bulbs and corms to enhance our beautiful village even more.

Over 2000 bulbs require planting in early Autumn so any assistance would be greatly appreciated, however small.

If you can help or would like more details, please contact Neville Jackson on 01524 761158.

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Arnside Parish Council Advertisement Policy

The Parish Council has a policy for advertising on its property e.g. the railings on the promenade and landscaped areas and groups/clubs/organisations etc wishing to put up banners/advertisements must first seek permission from Arnside Parish Council. (see below) Sometimes planning permission may also be required from Westmorland and Furness Council.

Advertisement banners should be in place for no more than two weeks (unless otherwise agreed) and should be of a standard and size agreed with APC in advance.

Advertising promoting local businesses is not permitted.

The Parish Council are in the process of contacting clubs, groups, organisations who already have advertisement/banners, so, if they haven’t already been in touch, you’ll be hearing from them soon.

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Consultation on a New Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

Following Local Government Reorganisation last year, the three separate PSPOs for the former district councils have, or are due to, expire and, given their important role, Westmorland and Furness Council is proposing a new order for the Westmorland and Furness area.

A PSPO is a tool available to local authorities under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which helps to address the impact of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and make sure that it does not have a detrimental effect to the local community’s quality of life. The orders are intended to help ensure that people can use and enjoy our public spaces and are kept safe from anti-social behaviour.

For frequently asked questions relating to Public Space Protection Orders, as well as drafts of the proposed orders relating to dogs, alcohol and anti-social behaviour, and fires, barbecues, vehicles and unauthorised camping, see the related documents.

Why your views matter
The PSPO is aimed at making Westmorland and Furness a safer and more pleasant place to live, work and visit. The Council seeks to address various areas within the PSPO including dog fouling, regulating alcohol consumption and a range of other anti-social activity.

By completing the survey, you will be helping to shape and inform the future of the Public Space Protection Order.

To access the Related Documents (FAQ’s etc} and the Survey, click here

Further information on the Westmorland and Furness Council Public Space Protection Orders 2024 Proposal Consultation Guidance for Parish and Town Council, can be found on the Arnside Parish Council website.

The current proposed consultation period for the Council wide PSPOs ends on 1st September 2024.

Should you wish to discuss the PSPO consultation, please contact locality@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk