Welcome to the website of the
Albrighton Parish Council
On our website you will find interesting information about Albrighton Parish Council and the Village of Albrighton.
We hope you will use it regularly to keep up to date with what your Councillors are doing,
what's going on, local news and useful information for all the people of Albrighton.
Our aim is that the website will help local people get involved and perhaps come along to Council meetings to ask questions
and express their views about matters under discussion.
The Full Parish Council meets on the first Thursday of each month with the exception of August,
committee's meet as necessary. Further information can be found further down this page.
If you have an event to advertise we can include it in "Albrighton News".
Please post the details or bring it into the office in Station Road and it will be considered for inclusion. Alternatively you can email us using the Contact Form.
Notice of Public Rights to Examine Accounts
Accounts may be examined by appointment between 20th June and 27th July 2022
Notice to examine accounts for the year ended 31st March 2022
Chairman’s Charity is Albrighton Food Bank
Councillor Adrian Robinson was elected at the parish council meeting in May as the Chairman of Albrighton Parish Council for the next 12 months, and has pledged £100.00 from the Chairman’s allowance to kick start the collection of none perishable food items for Albrighton Food Bank.
One of the first duties for the newly elected Chairman for Albrighton Parish Council has been to declare his support to Albrighton Food Bank as his chosen charity for his term.
Councillor Robinson said; ‘I am honoured to have been elected as the Chairman of the Council for the next 12 months and I wanted my term to be an opportunity where I can give back to my community and also raise awareness of Albrighton Food Bank’.
VACANCY - PARISH WARDEN
The Parish Council are seeking to recruit a part time Village Warden, to work in the Parish Area.
The Parish Council is ideally looking for someone with experience in environmental maintenance: this will include maintaining the village greens and other prime areas of the village, be able to us mowers and strimmer’s and other equipment to maintain the parish area and village.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Parish Office team to maintain high standards of the environment for and on behalf of the parish and its residents. There will also be a requirement to clean, maintain and make repairs where necessary to Parish Council owned property including the War Memorial and area of the Memoria Rose Garden.
The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for the maintenance of the parish environment and will work with the Clerk to build on positive relationships with the community partners, community groups, members of the public, residents, businesses and visitors
Post : Village Warden
Renumeration : £10.50 per hour (National Living Wage)
Hours of Employment :
5 hours per week -
Winter Hours October to March
10 hours per week - Summer Hours April to September
including some flexible working to include evenings and weekends
Recruitment Timeline and Selection Process
Should you require any further information with regard to this post or wish to speak to the Clerk to the Council, please contact Clare Turner – Clerk to the Council on 01902 375455 or email clerk@albrightonparishcouncil.gov.uk
For a recruitment pack to be sent via email or post, please contact the Parish Office on 01902 375455 or email admin@albrightonparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Accounts
Regardless of size, The Localism Act (Transparency Code) requires Councils to publish their financial situation annually before 1st July, under the following headings:
2022/2023
Budget/Precept
2021/2022
2020/2021
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
AGAR (pre-audit) (w/o Internal Audit page)
Receipts and Payments
Bank Reconciliation
2019/2020
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
2018/2019
Parish Councillors
The Freedom of Information Act requires Councils to publish the contact information of all members of the Council (councillors) together with the Declarations of Interest. The Declaration will open in a new window. Councils must also make known where members have specific responsibilities within the council or represent the council on outside bodies.
Cllr. David Beechey
34 Station Road Albrighton WV7 3QG
01902 372779
Cllr. Peter Illes
13 Mayfield Road Albrighton WV7 3JF
01902 441748
Cllr. Nigel Lumby
Address
07890 056082
Declaration Of Interests
Cllr. Mandy Medlyn
30 Church Road Albrighton WV7 3LJ
07817 417314
info@red-house-albrighton.org.uk
Cllr. Sylvia Pledger (Vice Chair)
1 Newhouse Lane Albrighton WV7 3QS
01902 374531
Cllr. Adrian Robinson (Chairman)
Address
Telephone
Declaration Of Interests
Cllr. Alex Straney
37 Church Road, Albrighton WV7 3LH
01902 374288
Shropshire Council Member For Albrighton
Cllr. Nigel Lumby
c/o Members Secretariat, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. SY2 6ND
07890 056082
Member of Parliament
Mark Pritchard
House of Commons, London. SW1A 0AA
0207 219 8494
mark.pritchard.mp@parliament.uk
Governance
Various pieces of government legislation govern the way in which councils operate. Many of these documents require updating on an annual or as-required basis when the core legislation is updated or circumstances change within the council.
Policies and Procedures
Freedom of Information Act Inventory
Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure
Personal Interests - Openess and Transparency
Powers and Duties of Parish Councils
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Document Retention and Records Policy
General Data Protection Policy
Plans and Projects
Meetings, Agenda and Minutes 2021
Please view individual agendas for details of meeting start time.
| Date | Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Jan | Council | Read | Read |
| 3rd Feb | Council | Read | Read |
| 3rd Mar | Council | Read | Read |
| 7th April | Council | Read | Read |
| 21st April | Annual Parish Meeting | Read | Read |
| 5th May | Extra Ordinary Meeting | Read | Read |
| 12th May | Annual Parish Council Meeting | Read | Read |
| 1st June | Finance & Personnel | Read | Read |
| 2nd June | Council | Read | Read |
| 10th June | Extra Ordinary Meeting | Read | Read |
| 24th June | Extra Ordinary Meeting | Read | Read |
| 1st July | Council | Read | Read |
| 22nd July | Personel Committee | Read | Read |
| 19th Aug | Finance Committee | Read | Read |
| 23rd Aug | Personnel Committee | Read | Read |
| 2nd Sept | Council | Read | Read |
| 4th Oct | Planning Committee | Read | |
| 4th Oct | Personnel Committee | Read | |
| 7th Oct | Council | Read | Read |
| 20th Oct | Planning Committee | Read | |
| 4th Nov | Council | Read | Read |
| 2nd Dec | Council | Read | Read |
| 15th Dec | Planning Committee | Read | |
| 21st Dec | Finance Committee | Read |
Meetings, Agenda and Minutes 2022
Please view individual agendas for details of meeting start time.
13th January
Council
Agenda
Minutes
3rd February
Council
Agenda
Minutes
10th February
Extra Ordinary Meeting
Agenda
Minutes
3rd March
Council
Agenda
Minutes
28th April 2022
Annual Parish Meeting
Agenda
Minutes
5th May 2022
Planning Committee
Agenda
Minutes
2nd June 2022
Council
Agenda
Minutes
7th July 2022
Council
Agenda
Minutes
1st September 2022
Council
Agenda
Minutes
6th October 2022
Council
Agenda
Minutes
3rd November 2022
Council
Agenda
Minutes
1st December 2022
Council
Agenda
Minutes
12th January 2023
Council
Agenda
Minutes
2nd February 2023
Council
Agenda
Minutes
2nd March 2023
Council
Agenda
Minutes
6th April 2023
Council
Agenda
Minutes
4th May 2023
Council
Agenda
Minutes
Planning 2022
Planning applications from previous years can be located in the Archive
22/02495/FUL
Proposed Barn Conversion Cosford Grange Farm Cosford
Change of use of existing domestic storage and workshop brick and tile building to 1No dwelling
22/02285/FUL
Proposed Dwelling North Of 68 High Street Albrighton
Erection of single storey bungalow following demolition of outbuildings
22/02104/FUL
19 Long Croft Albrighton
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey extension
22/01876/FUL
Albrighton Sports And Social Club Cross Road Albrighton
Redevelopment of former club to 12No. residential apartments
22/01873/FUL
38 Windsor Road Albrighton
Erection of First Floor Extension, Rear Dormer Window Extension and Re-Location of Existing Boundary Fence
22/01807/TPO
2 Warwick Park Shaw Lane Albrighton
Crown thin by 15% and remove dead branches of 1no Scots Pine and crown reduce by 20% 1no Copper Beech protected by the Shropshire Council (Land off Shaw Lane and Kingswood Road, Albrighton) TPO 2010 (Ref: SC/00018/10)
22/01816/FUL
Land To The West Of County Lane Albrighton
Construction of a solar farm and battery storage facility together with all associated works, equipment and necessary infrastructure
22/01695/ADV
Roundabout Junction Pitchford Road And Albert Road Albrighton Shropshire
Erect and display three sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout
22/01794/AMP
1 The Limes Albrighton
Amendments to planning permission 22/00911/FUL - minor alterations to elevations
22/01451/DIS
Development Land East Of Shaw Lane Off Kingswood Road Albrighton
Discharge of Condition 5 (Sports Pitch Fencing) on Planning Permission 15/02448/FUL for the Residential Development of 65 dwellings with access and associated works (Amended Description)
22/01446/LBC
70 High Street Albrighton
Works to replace nine windows affecting a Grade II Listed Building
22/01392/FUL
Birchfield School Harriots Hayes Lane Albrighton
Erection of single storey classroom, greenhouse and construction of double bay cricket nets
22/01273/FUL
18 Shaw Lane Albrighton
Erection of a single storey extension to front
22/00933/FUL
5 Cross Road Albrighton
Erection of a single storey rear extension (modification to previously approved)
22/01451/DIS
Development Land East Of Shaw Lane Off Kingswood Road Albrighton
Discharge of Condition 5 (Sports Pitch Fencing) on Planning Permission 15/02448/FUL for the Residential Development of 65 dwellings with access and associated works (Amended Description)
22/01327/CPL
The Birches Cross Road Albrighton
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of an underground basement structure
21/05943/FUL
Former Weighbridge At Former Mckeand Smith And Co Ltd Station Road Albrighton
Extension to and conversion of former weighbridge to form a dwelling
22/01029/FUL
3 Bowling Green Lane Albrighton
Erection of single storey rear extension
22/01227/DIS
Poole Meadow Beamish Lane Albrighton
Discharge of conditions 4 (external materials), 5 (drainage), 6 (construction method statement) and 7 (landscaping plan) on planning permission 21/03379/FUL
22/00911/FUL
1 The Limes Albrighton
Erection of single storey extensions to front and rear elevations
22/00814/FUL
11 Grange Road Albrighton
Garage conversion incorporating new pitched roof over
22/00764/HHE
9 St Cuthberts Crescent Albrighton
Erection of a single storey rear extension to an attached dwelling, dimensions 4.5 metres beyond rear wall, 3.6 metres maximum height, 2.5 metres high to eaves
22/00692/TCA
20 High Street Albrighton
Reduce in height by 1-2m and trim sides of 2no Yew Trees within Albrighton Conservation Area
22/00691/TPO
20 High Street Albrighton
Cedar - Reduce sides of crown by 2m reduce upper crown by 1-1.5m to reduce wind stress through crown. Tree protected by Shropshire Council (Land at Cross Road, Albrighton) TPO 2010
22/00612/TPO
4 Manor Gardens Albrighton
Works to include crown reduce 1No. Oak tree by 2-3m and reduce back one Lime tree protected by the Shropshire Council (Land at Cross Road, Albrighton) TPO 2010
22/00405/FUL
Proposed Dwelling North Of 68 High Street Albrighton
Erection of single storey bungalow at rear of shops parade following demolition of outbuildings
22/00342/FUL
Proposed Residential Development Land East Of Shaw Lane Albrighton
Subdivision of plot to allow for the erection of an additional dwelling (Type G) associated with planning permission 15/02448/FUL (Phase 2A)
22/00341/AMP
Development Land East To The Of Shaw Lane Off Kingswood Road Albrighton
Amendments to planning permission 15/02448/FUL - Plot 100 replaces house type K with two Type G units, reconfigured parking bays to plots 90-93, removal of swales following redesigned drainage solution
22/00298/TPO
Byrkley Shaw Lane Albrighton
To crown thin 1No. Lime tree by 20% protected by Shropshire Council (Land off Shaw Lane and Kingswood Road, Albrighton) TPO 2010
22/00064/FUL
Lane End Shaw Lane Albrighton
Erection of double garage and proposed re-roofing and internal alterations to existing dormer bungalow
22/00050/P3JPA
Former Mckeand Smith And Co Ltd Shaw Lane Albrighton
Application for Prior Approval for the change of use and conversion of commercial office building (Unit 1) to one dwelling to include demolition of some on-site buildings
21/05993/LBC
Chastleton County Lane Albrighton
Erection of part single/part two storey side and rear extensions and detached double garage following demolition of existing garage and workshops affecting a Grade II Listed Building.
21/05992/FUL
Chastleton County Lane Albrighton
Erection of part single/part two storey side and rear extensions and detached double garage following demolition of existing garage and workshops.
22/00013/TCA
41 High Street And Land Behind The Rear Of 43 High Street Albrighton
Fell 1No Elder Tree (T1) and 1No Conifer (T2) within Albrighton Conservation Area
22/00014/TPO
The Coach House Bowling Green Lane Albrighton
To fell Beech tree (T1) due to its unsuitable location very close to a retaining stone wall protected by Shropshire Council (Land at and to the West of Church Lane, Albrighton) TPO 2010
Services
Albrighton Flyer
This eleven-seater air-conditioned minibus has wheelchair access and is available to residents from Albrighton and Donington Parishes.
Priority is given to elderly and disabled passengers within the Albrighton area; just ring the driver on 07543 869754.
It operates between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm Tuesday to Fridays for any destination, with return journeys costing between £4.00 and £30.00 depending on distance within the local area.
Reduced fares are available to passengers with a bus pass with Shropshire Council.
Hospital journeys (New Cross, The Princess Royal, or Bridgnorth) cost £24.00 return to include passenger's escort.
To book the Flyer or a seat on it, please telephone: 07543 869754
Allotments
Albrighton Parish Council owns land at the end of Loak Road close to the junction with Worthington Drive which is used for allotments.
The allotments, approximately 40 in number, are managed by an independent body, the Albrighton Allotments Association, who are responsible for letting the allotments and for the general upkeep and management of the facility.
The association has an AGM in March each year when officers are elected and accounts are filed.
Each allotment holder pays an annual rent to the association which pays an annual sum to the Parish Council for the use of its land.
A full or half size allotment can be rented and senior citizens are given a discount.
For further details and an update on the availability of allotment spaces prospective tenants are asked to contact the secretary of the Association:
Dawn Bowman, on 07587 049090 or by email
Library
The library became the responsibility of Albrighton Parish Council from 1st April 2016.
The library is located on Station Road, Albrighton and also accommodates the Parish Council Offices.
The library telephone number is 01902 372226.
The library also contains a Customer Service Point for Shropshire County Council which is available during library opening hours only. A list of services available from Customer Service Point can be found at the bottom of this page.
MONDAYS
Serviced: 10am to 5pm
Self Service: 1pm to 5pm
TUESDAYS
Serviced: 10am to 5pm
WEDNESDAYS
Closed
THURSDAYS
Serviced: 10am to 5pm
FRIDAYS:
Serviced: 10am to 5pm
Self Service: 1pm to 5pm
Saturdays
Serviced: 10am to 1pm
Sundays
Closed
Access:
Level entry access, Disabled parking, Disabled toilet and Hearing Loop
Services:
Lockable bicycle parking, Computer use, Fax sending, Local history material, Photocopying, Printing and Meeting rooms which are available when the library is closed.
Shropshire County Council Customer Service Point
The service point provides a freephone service where you can transact the following:
Access to council services and direct lines to housing benefit, council tax enquiries, Shropshire Homepoint, Just Credit Union and Citizens Advice Bureau
Online services using our public access computer
Blue badge applications
Apply for / renew concessionary travel passes
Book registrar appointments
Report missed waste collections
Report highways issue and faults
Alternatively you can email: customer.service@shropshire.gov.uk or telephone: 0345 678 9000
Swimming Pool
Albrighton Primary School, Newhouse Lane, Albrighton. WV7 3QS
Membership:
£29.50 (free for under 5s)
Guests £3.50 per swimmer.
Pool Parties:
£60 for 2 hours (maximum of 30 swimmers)