PARISH COUNCIL
At its Annual Meeting in May, the Parish Council re-elected Cllr Williams as the Chairman and elected Cllr Paterson as its new Vice Chairman. Cllr Cullum continues as the Chairman of the Planning Committee, which meets the second Monday of the month, except in August and December 2025 and May 2026 when, due to bank holidays, there will be no meeting. There are also two new Committees: Communities and Facilities – these will meet less regularly but an Agenda will be published in the normal way 3 days prior to the meeting, giving details of day, time and venue as well as which items are being considered. Members of the public are invited, and welcome, to attend.

BIG MEADOW

• Car fobs are available from the Parish Council Office, Bramley Way, daily from 10am to 1pm. Please ensure you bring proof of residence (Council Tax or driving licence) as well as your car registration number. Current fobs continue to be valid: if you have changed your vehicle, please email info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk giving your fob number and the new car registration so your records can be updated. Damaged fobs can be replaced free of charge but lost fobs may incur a charge of £5.
• The use of BBQs and Open Fires were banned last summer, and this ban continues. Plaques have been placed on the picnic benches reminding users of this ban.
• The Big Meadow will remain open until 9pm. The Entrance Gate will close at 8pm and although the Exit Gate will remain open, any vehicle leaving after 9pm, whether a resident (with a car fob) or a paying visitor, will incur a fine of £100.
• Parking will be restricted to approx. 200, with sustainable logs being placed parallel to the access road as guidance.
• Having fenced off the “beach area” for safety reasons, the Parish Council is working with the Avon Navigation Trust (ANT) has installed a “floating pontoon” at the far end of the moorings, with assisted launching.

PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY
This continues to take place as part of the Bidford Village Market in the village centre on the first Saturday of the month. Two Councillors will be there from 10am – 12pm so please ensure you pay them a visit. The move to the Bidford Village Market has proved to be very successful and Council hopes that by making itself more available, residents will take the opportunity of getting to know their Councillors and what the Parish Council does for its local community – as well as what it is not responsible for, though it can signpost to the appropriate party. Next Bidford Village Markets are on 2^nd August and 6^th September – make sure you visit both the many stalls of local businesses and the Parish Council.

BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE – HELP REDUCE FOOD WASTE
This excellent community service is available at the Methodist Church Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 10.30am – 11.30am and Wednesdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

CITIZENS ADVICE SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE - BIDFORD OUTREACH
This valuable service to the community is available to all Bidford Parish residents on the first Thursday of the month from 10am – 1pm. The Outreach service they offer is from the Parish Council office situated in Bidford Community Library – the library is closed on Thursdays, so confidentiality is assured. If you need to make a booking, please call 0808 250 5715 / 0800 144 8848. This service is financially supported by the Parish Council to help its local community

WARWICKSHIRE ROAD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP (WRSP) CENTRAL REPORTING SYSTEM (CRS)
Speeding has always been a big concern for local communities which is recognised by the members of the WRSP, which includes County Council Highways, Warwickshire Police, and Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service.

To address this concern, and to make it easier to report and manage, WRSP has set up a Central Reporting System and would encourage any concerned resident to report any speeding issue via this system, available on the website at warksspeedconcerns.org/.  This ensures all concerns are centralised and available to all parties for the appropriate action to be taken. Concerned about speeding in the village? Please use the Central Reporting System.

WARM HUB
This excellent community service takes place at the Crawford Memorial Hall every Wednesday from 10am–12pm, run by a team of hardworking volunteers dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of residents. Now in its fourth year, a new service has been added; hot food is now available. So, if you are feeling lonely, need company and a bite to eat, go to the WARM HUB.

THE JOLLY TEAPOT
Open every Thursday from 10am – 11am at the Church Rooms (opposite St Laurence). Friendly volunteers will welcome you to tea and cakes and it is a great place to meet friends for a “natter”.

CONCERNS/ISSUES
If you have a concern or issue about anything within the Parish, please use the Love Clean Street App or send by email info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the Clerk on 07718 628925 or by email as above. Please don’t post on Social Media (Bidford Forum) as this is not monitored by the Parish Council and, therefore, may be missed and remain unanswered or unsolved.

WEEKLY EVENTS

• Mondays 10.30am-11.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Mondays 10.30am–11.30am STORYTOTS Bidford Community Library
• Mondays 10.30am–12.30pm DEMENTIA CAFÉ Westholme Court
• Mondays 1pm–2.30pm ARTY AVON Church Hall
• Tuesdays 10.30am-11.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm BIDFORD COMMUNITY CAFÉ Methodist Church
• Tuesdays 10am-11.30am ARTBASE IN PERSON ART CLASSES Church Hall
• Wednesdays 10am–12pm WARM HUB Crawford Memorial Hall
• Wednesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Thursdays 10am-11.30am THE JOLLY TEAPOT Church Hall
• Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Fridays 10.30am-11.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Fridays 6.30pm for 7.15pm BINGO EVENING Bidford Bowling Club – all welcome
• First Saturday of every month BINGO NIGHT Brom Village Hall – all welcome

MEETINGS

• 8^th September at 7.30pm Planning Consultative Committee Meetings
• 18^th August and 29^th September at 7.30pm Parish Council Meetings

All meetings, which are open to the public, are held at the Parish Council Meeting Room, Bramley Way, B50 4QG. It is at these meetings that decisions that directly affect our village and our local community are made – so be part of it and come and see it happen.

BIDFORD EMAIL INFORMATION
Want to know what is happening in the village every week? Nothing easier, simply sign up by emailing the Clerk at info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk and your name will be added to the Weekly Email Information list to receive an email regarding upcoming Events and Notices. As Your Call Magazine is bi-monthly, this is a good way to ensure you are up to date with everything local.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Another way the Parish Council is trying to keep the local community informed is by the use of Social Media. Please follow us via Facebook (Bidford on Avon) Twitter (@Bidford_PC) and Instagram (bidfordpc). A lot of information and updates are published through social media, so do make sure you follow us to stay informed.

PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS

• Clerk to the Parish Council – Mrs Elisabeth Uggerløese
• Administrative Assistant (Part time) – Hilary Wren
• Parish Council Office is located in Bramley Way and is open to the public 10am-1pm. If you are unable to attend during this time, please contact the office to make an appointment
• Tel:  01789 778653/07718 628925 Email: info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk Website: www.bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk
• Parish Councillors – a list of Parish Councillors can be found online at www.bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk/councillors.htm

Elisabeth Uggerløese – Clerk to the Parish Council

PS. Keep an eye on the What’s On page of the website (bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk/whats-on/) for events. They will also be advertised on Social Media.