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Town Clerk Appointment

Posted on 23rd March 2017 by Ian

Whitchurch Town Council is pleased to announce it has now appointed a new Town Clerk for Whitchurch, Nicola Young. At the Full Town Council meeting held on Thursday 16th March 2017 the Town Council unanimously approved the appointment. Nicola is very familiar to Whitchurch having worked as a Community Enablement Officer at Shropshire Council for five years. Nicola, who lives i...

ABBA Revival

Posted on 8th March 201717th March 2017 by Ian

A strong initiative by a small group of Town Councillors and Council staff is going to bring a series of exciting new events to the town's Civic Centre. Cllr Chris Smith said "The Theatre within the Civic Centre is a wonderful facility for the town. Our aim is to upgrade the facility and bring it back into regular use with shows and events for the benefit of the whole town....

Casual Vacancy for a Councillor

Posted on 22nd February 20173rd October 2018 by Ian

Notice under Local Government Act 1972 s87(2): VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR Public notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the West Ward of Whitchurch Town Council following the resignation on 27th September 2018 of Councillor M Fewster. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parish and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 20...

Food & Drink Festival 2017

Posted on 9th February 20179th February 2017 by Ian

Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival is very excited to announce that Bake Off Star Jo Wheatley will be the special guest at the 4th annual festival to be held in Whitchurch, Shropshire from Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st May 2017. Jo will feature at the festival on the Sunday and complete two cookery demonstrations live on stage and judge the festival’s Celebration Cake Compe...

2017/2018 Precept

Posted on 1st February 2017 by Ian

The Town Council is pleased to announce that the precept for 2017/2018 was approved at the January Full Council meeting. The Town Council has increased its precept by 1.6% but there is a 0% increase in Council Tax for Band D properties, which is due to the additional properties which have been built in the town. Chairman of Finance Cllr Alan Chesters stated that “Whitchurch Tow...

Town Clerk Recruitment

Posted on 10th January 201716th March 2017 by Ian

***** Application Closed ***** WHITCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL Lead a progressive Council serving a historic Town Town Clerk/RFO Salary Scale 39-42 currently, £34,538 – £37,306 Don’t be misled by our traditional job title. Yes, we are looking for a proactive person with considerable administration and organisational skills, however we also need an excel...

Christmas Lights Switch On

Posted on 21st November 2016 by Ian

Whitchurch Christmas Lights Switch On ~ Saturday 26th November 2016 On the switch on day there will be an indoor and outdoor Christmas Market from 10am to 6pm in Whitchurch Town Centre, with a variety of gifts, crafts, dance performances, live music and hot food stalls. The town will play host to Father Christmas and There will be children’s fairground rides in the Bullrin...

Christmas 2016

Posted on 13th October 201613th October 2016 by Ian

Whitchurch’s Christmas lights will be switched on by the citizen of the year – as voted for by the people of Whitchurch – on Saturday 26th November at 5pm. Leading up to the big switch on is Whitchurch’s beloved lantern parade which starts its magical journey from the Market Hall at 4.30pm. There are lots of activities going on in town throughout the switch on eve...

Revive & Thrive Winner

Posted on 6th October 2016 by Ian

Whitchurch is a winner in the annual Revive & Thrive Conference From the 29th – 30th September, Acting Town Clerk Zoë Dean and Community Enablement Officer attended the Revive & Thrive annual conference which took place this year in Colchester, Essex. Whitchurch, Shropshire had been selected as one of only thirteen finalists in the Blachere Illumination UK’s Christma...

Town Clerk

Posted on 12th August 2016 by Ian

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOWN CLERK – WHITCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL Whitchurch Town Council has today (12th August 2016) announced that Town Clerk, Stephen Platt, has left its employment with immediate effect. Whitchurch Mayor and Chair of the Council, Councillor Mike McDonald, said: “I would like to thank Stephen for his efforts whilst with Whitchurch Town Coun...

Everybody Active Towns

Posted on 3rd August 20164th August 2016 by Ian

Voting takes place this Friday and Saturday! We recommend that people vote for their top 3 projects, details on all the projects are in last week’s Herald (centre pages), there are also posters around the Civic Centre and there will be stands at each event giving details about the projects, so voters can have a read, judge what would be best for the community and value for m...

Battle of the Somme

Posted on 19th July 201619th July 2016 by Ian

Whitchurch Museum & Archives is a member of the First World War Centenary Partnership with The Imperial War Museum (IWM). As part of this group we have been able to borrow a copy of the UNESCO listed film The Battle of the Somme for the people of Whitchurch to view. It was shot and screened in 1916 and was the first feature length documentary about war and ...

Whitchurch Town Flag

Posted on 18th July 201618th July 2016 by Ian

The Town Council is keen to promote “Civic Pride” by launching a competition for members of the community to design a town flag. There will be prizes for the best flag designed in the two categories: under 16 and over 16. The overall winner will have their design made into the town’s new flag, which will be registered with The Flag Registry. The competition is open to al...

Worldwide Whitchurch 2017

Posted on 15th July 2016 by Ian

Thank you to everyone who has already expressed interest in joining the preparations for the Worldwide Whitchurch Weekend which is coming to our town of Whitchurch in 2017. The date for our first meeting is Thursday 21st July at 6pm – 7pm in the Civic Centre’s Edward German Room. Please note that this is will be a relatively short ‘ideas gathering’ meeting only as the Town...

Battle of the Somme

Posted on 1st July 2016 by Ian

Commemorating the centenary of The Battle of the Somme. On Friday 1st July the Mayor of Whitchurch Cllr Mike McDonald, laid a wreath of red roses to remember the sons and daughters of the town of Whitchurch who bravely gave their lives at the battle of the Somme and during the World Wars, with the eternal gratitude of Whitchurch Town Council and the people of Whitchurch. &nb...

Blackberry Fair

Posted on 29th June 20161st July 2016 by Ian

We are pleased to announce that the booking form for Whitchurch's beloved Blackberry Fair, which will take place on Saturday 1st October, has now been released. If you would like to apply for a stall at the event please email tcm@whitchurchcouncil.uk and a form will be sent to you. For further information please visit the Blackberry Fair Facebook Page or phone the Civic Cen...

Carer’s Week Awards

Posted on 10th June 2016 by Ian

On Tuesday 8th June the Mayor of Whitchurch, Cllr Mike McDonald attend an awards ceremony at Edgeley House Nursing home in Whitchurch. In celebration of Carer’s Week from 6th – 10th June the Mayor handed out personal awards for the dedicated carers of Edgeley House.

Mary Duff – one night only!

Posted on 3rd June 20163rd June 2016 by Ian

Mary Duff will return to Whitchurch, Shropshire for one night only! On Thursday 30th June Mary Duff will return to the Civic Centre in Whitchurch for the second year running. Mary Duff is an Irish country and folk singer who is best known as Daniel O'Donnell's singing partner. This year’s concert will feature special guests Jordan Mogey and Kathy Crinion. Tickets are priced at...

Whitchurch Alport Presentation

Posted on 17th May 20168th June 2016 by Ian

On Saturday 14th May, Kim Marchbank-Smith of on behalf of Whitchurch Alport, presented the Ethelston Cup cheque which will benefit a number of Whitchurch based charities including The Bradbury Care Centre at the Whitchurch Hospital Site, Whitchurch Rotary Club and Whitchurch Relay of Life, in aid of Cancer Research. The Mayor of Whitchurch, Cllr Mike McDonald, joined the pr...

Annual Report 2015-16

Posted on 13th May 201613th May 2016 by Ian

Welcome to Annual Report for Whitchurch Town Council for the 2015/16 civic year. The end of the civic year naturally presents an opportunity for reflection but also a chance to consider the opportunities ahead.