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At the parish council meeting on 24 September Nic Williams was appointed to fill one of the casual vacancies available. Nic has served as an officer in the British Army and also has experience as a teacher. The council were imporessed by his commitment to and action on community issues and voted unaminously to welcome him to the council.
This year the Annual Litter Pick will take place on Sunday 25 October. Meet at Skelsmerfgh Community Hall for 10am. Gloves, bags, pickers and Hi-Vis vests will be provided along with soup and sandwiches afterwards. The council are looking forward to seeing you there.
Parish Council Meetings take place on a Thursday at 7pm in Skelsmergh Community Hall. Members of the public are most welcome to attend. Dates for 2026-2027 24 September 2026 26 November 2026 28 January 2027 25 March 2027
New woodland development at Gurnal Bridge
The most recent developments for the management of the riverside field at Gurnal Bridge arise following the sad death of Judith Helling, formerly of Hollin Root, and former owner of the field between the new lane and the river which had become isolated and has now been acquired by the Robert Stephenson Charities. It had long been Judith’s wish to see the land planted with trees and the Parish Council has begun that process but it will be com...
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