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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 Wednesday 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.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Co-option of Councillor
Albrighton Parish Council advertised a casual vacancy for the statutory notice period, pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972. No requests were received for a by-election to be held. Applications are now being sought from person(s) who wishes to stand for co-option onto the Council. Information on the qualification criteria is available from the Parish Office.
Any person who wishes to be considered for co-option are asked to write an expression of interest to the Clerk of the Council providing information on why they wish to be considered and include any other relevant information. The deadline date to express interest is by no later than 12 noon Monday 7th February 2022. Applications will be considered at the Extra-Ordinary Parish Council Meeting to be held on Thursday 10th February 2022, where all persons interested will be invited to attend.
For an informal discussion, please contact the Clerk to the Council
Clare Turner
Clerk to Albrighton Parish Council
Station Road
Albrighton
Wolverhampton
WV7 3QH
TEL: 01902 375455
This notice is dated 18th January 2022
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Accounts
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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
Telephone
Declaration Of Interests
Cllr. Mandy Medlyn
30 Church Road Albrighton WV7 3LJ
07817 417314
info@red-house-albrighton.org.uk
Cllr. Sylvia Pledger (Chairman)
1 Newhouse Lane Albrighton WV7 3QS
01902 374531
Cllr. Adrian Robinson (Vice 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
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 | |
| 20th Oct | Planning Committee | Read | |
| 4th Nov | Council | Read | |
| 2nd Dec | Council | Read | |
| 15th Dec | Planning Committee | Read | |
| 21st Dec | Finance Committee | Read |
Meetings, Agenda and Minutes 2021
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
Planning 2022
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
Planning 2021
| App | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 21/06017/TPO | 3 Warwick Park Shaw Lane Albrighton | Application for tree works including the removal of damaged branches from one Walnut tree and 10%overall thinning of one Beech tree covered by the Shropshire Council (Land off Shaw Lane and Kingswood Road, Albrighton) TPO 2010 |
| 21/05641/DIS | Proposed Dwelling Adjacent 25 Grange Road Albrighton | Discharge of conditions 4 (materials), 5 (Construction Method Statement), 6 (foul and surface water), 7 (landscaping plan), 10 (bird box), 11 (bat box) and 12 (lighting re bats) on planning permission 21/01880/FUL |
| 21/05516/FUL | 36 Shaw Lane Albrighton | Erection of a rear/side extension following demolition of existing |
| 21/05729/DIS | Development Land East To The Of Shaw Lane Off Kingswood Road Albrighton | Discharge of Condition 8 (Details of Ball Catch Fencing) associated with planning application number 15/02448/FUL |
| 21/05665/FUL | Land To The East Of Garridge Close Albrighton | Erection of 24 dwellings with associated garage/parking with estate road to include felling of trees and demolition of a bungalow, garage and pool house. |
| 21/05633/FUL | The Coach House Bowling Green Lane Albrighton | Erection of a two storey extension to front |
| 21/04098/OUT | TSB Bank High Street Albrighton | Outline application for conversion of former bank into apartments (all matters reserved) |
| 21/05261/OUT | Albrighton Sports And Social Club Cross Road Albrighton | Outline application for proposed residential development (apartment scheme) |
| 21/04952/TCA | Grey House 27 High Street Albrighton | To crown thin by 15% and deadwood 1no Oak Tree (T4) and remove 1no Laburnum (T1) and 1no Hawthorn (T2) within Albrighton Conservation Area. |
| 21/04823/FUL | Peel Cottage Holyhead Road Albrighton | Erection of a detached double garage to front, erection of a front porch and conversion of loft including roof extensions and installation of dormer windows (amendment to 21/02925/FUL) |
| 21/04831/HHE | 36 Loak Road Albrighton | Erection of a single storey rear extension off existing property - dimensions 5.0 metres beyond rear wall, 3.70 metres maximum height, 2.40 metres height at the eaves. |
| 21/04783/AMP | Alphabet House High House Lane Albrighton | Amendments to application 21/02905/FUL - change side window within the garage conversion to a juliet balcony door |
| 21/04508/FUL | Doctors Surgery 24 Shaw Lane Albrighton | Erection of first floor extension and ground floor refurbishment of GP practice including rearrangement of car park |
| 21/04465/FUL | Albrighton Scouts And Guide Group The Scout Hut Shaw Lane Albrighton | Erection of a covered area to provide outside activity area during inclement weather |
| 21/03992/LBC | Albrighton Railway Station Station Road Albrighton | Erect and display exterior business signage and installation of a flue system for pizza oven affecting a grade II listed building |
| 21/04250/FUL | 4 Grange Road Albrighton | Erection of a two storey side/rear extension |
| 21/03379/FUL | Poole Meadow Beamish Lane Albrighton | Redevelopment of Poole Meadow smallholding to provide a residential special educational needs (SEN) school, to include: change of use and extension to existing dwelling to provide a learning centre; demolition of outbuildings; erection of residential accommodation buildings; installation of MUGA; installation of staff and visitor parking |
| 21/04205/TCA | 45-47 High Street Albrighton | Fell 4no Ash trees within Albrighton Conservation Area |
| 21/04113/TCA | The Old Barn Shaw Lane Albrighton | Fell 1no Willow within Albrighton Conservation Area |
| 21/03923/CPL | Albrighton Scouts And Guide Group The Scout Hut Shaw Lane Albrighton | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a covered area to the rear |
| 21/04074/DIS | Former Mckeand Smith And Co Ltd Shaw Lane Albrighton | Discharge of Condition 10 (Construction Method Statement) associated with planning application number 17/02469/FUL |
| 21/03694/OUT | Albrighton Sports And Social Club Cross Road Albrighton | Outline application for proposed residential development of 5no. bungalows |
| 21/03376/FUL | 88 St Cuthberts Crescent Albrighton | Erection of single storey extension to side |
| 21/03396/FUL | 38 Loak Road Albrighton | Erection of two storey front extension |
| 21/03386/FUL | 24 Station Road Albrighton | Erection of single storey extension to side and rear following removal of existing store and utility and alterations to first floor windows |
| 21/03568/TPO | 4 Warwick Park Shaw Lane Albrighton | Reduction to a small number of branches in the lower crown to reduce/thin by approx. 10-15% of 1no Cut Leaf Beech protected by the Shropshire Council (Land off Shaw Lane and Kingswood Road, Albrighton) TPO 2010 (Ref: SC/00018/10) |
| 21/02946/FUL | 20 Fair Lawn Albrighton | Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the garage in association with its conversion into living accommodation. |
| 21/02925/FUL | Peel Cottage Holyhead Road Albrighton | Erection of a detached double garage to front, erection of a front porch and conversion of loft including installation of dormer windows |
| 21/02905/FUL | Alphabet House High House Lane Albrighton | Installation of dormer windows and roof lights in association with garage conversion and creation of dressing room at first floor |
| 21/02880/FUL | Brockley Cottage 12 Cross Road Albrighton | Proposed detached outbuilding comprising of a double garage / rear workshop and garden store with 1st floor home office and gym |
| 21/02761/SCR | Land To The West Of County Lane Albrighton | Request for a screening opinion to determine whether there is a requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment to accompany a planning application for development of a proposed Solar Farm |
| 21/01945/FUL | 31 Bushfield Road Albrighton | Erection of first floor extension to front |
| 21/02265/CPL | 25 Elm Road Albrighton | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for A Loft conversion with side hip to gable build up, rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roofslope. |
| 21/02010/FUL | 9 Charles Avenue Albrighton | Erection of side extension |
| 21/01880/FUL | 25 Grange Road Albrighton | Erection of a two bedroom bungalow |
| 21/01666/LBC | Harriots Hayes Harriots Hayes Lane Albrighton | Replacement of 12No. sash windows affecting a Grade II Listed Building |
| 21/01941/PMBPA | Proposed Barn Conversion East Of Poole Meadow Beamish Lane Albrighton | Application for prior approval under Part 3, Class Q of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use from agricultural to four residential properties and all associated works |
| 21/01893/DIS | Proposed Dwelling To The South Of 1 The Limes Albrighton | Discharge of conditions 5 (external materials), 6 (construction management plan) and 7 (drainage) on planning permision 20/03135/FUL |
| 21/01358/FUL | 61 Church Road Albrighton | Erection of part first floor part single storey extensions |
| 21/01624/AMP | Bridge House High House Lane Albrighton | Amendments to planning permission 18/04270/FUL - change of materials from oak timber to brick construction |
| 21/01280/FUL | 49 Station Road Albrighton | Erection of a single storey rear extension |
| 21/01241/FUL | 30 Loak Road Albrighton | Erection of a single storey side extension to provide garage and utility |
| 21/01205/TCA | Cringle Cottage 35 Station Road Albrighton | To thin one Weeping Birch by 5% and Reduce by 10% one Weeping Birch and remove completely one Prunus tree within Albrighton Conservation Area |
| 21/00959/LBC | 70 High Street Albrighton | Replacement of the single glazed timber sashes to nine windows and their replacement by timber sashes made to match exactly the replaced sashes except that they will be double glazed in order to improve insulation and reduce loss of heat energy. |
| 21/00958/FUL | 70 High Street Albrighton | Installation of replacement windows affecting a Grade II Listed Building |
| 21/00878/FUL | Acorn View 60B High Street Albrighton | Application under Section 73A of The Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for proposed use of annex as a separate dwelling |
| 21/00936/DIS | Development Land East Of Shaw Lane Off Kingswood Road Albrighton | Discharge of Conditions 4 (Road Construction), 7 (On-Site Construction), 9 (Bat Bricks), 10 (Lighting), 11 (Swifts), 13 (Badgers), 15 (Tree Protection), 16 (Drainage), 17 (Archaeology), 18 (Levels) and 20 (Footpath Link) on Planning Permission 15/02448/FUL for the residential development of 65 dwellings with access and associated works (Amended Description) |
| 21/00517/FUL | Red Roofs Beamish Lane Albrighton | Erection of porch to front and installation of rear dormer following removal of existing |
| 21/00466/FUL | 52 High Street Albrighton | Conversion of existing Coach House into ancillary living accommodation |
| 21/00555/AMP | Phase 2A Development Land East To The Of Shaw Lane Off Kingswood Road Albrighton | Non-material amendment to planning application number 15/02448/FUL |
| 21/00457/AMP | Greensleeves High Street Albrighton | Non-Material amendment to planing application number 20/00099/FUL |
| 21/00346/TPO | 9 Wolverley Court Albrighton | Application for works to include: up to 25% reduction to the sides of one Norway Maple covered by the Shropshire Council (Land at Cross Road, Albrighton) TPO 2010 |
| 21/00269/VAR | Fir Tree House Bowling Green Lane | Removal of Condition No. 3 attached to planning permission BR/81/0007 dated 15 October 1981 |
| 21/00137/TCA | Manor Cottage 21 High Street Albrighton | Overall reduction by 30% of 1No Magnolia Tree (T1), overall reduction by 25% of 1No Flowering Cherry Tree (T2) and to fell 1No Young Plum Tree (T3) within Albrighton Conservation Area |
| 20/05414/FUL | 108 Cross Road Albrighton | Erection of a part single/part first floor side rear and front extension to include a rear balcony |
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.
| Day | Serviced | Self Service |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am to 5pm | 1pm to 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am to 5pm | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | 10am to 5pm | |
| Friday | 10am to 5pm | 1pm to 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 1pm | |
| Sunday | 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)