Author: Liz Daly

Do you have a passion for keeping your community looking at its best?

Bathampton Parish Council is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Handy Person to join their team. You will play a vital role in maintaining Bathampton’ s communal areas, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for everyone.

Responsibilities:

• Mowing and trimming some of the village green areas and playground.
• Inspecting the Playground for safety and reporting any concerns.
• Maintaining the allotment and Down lane boundaries, including some hedge and verge maintenance.
• Regularly checking the village spaces for issues and taking appropriate action.
• Monitoring the drains and gutters on Down Lane.
• Maintaining the Parish Council noticeboards, removing graffiti and repairing benches.
• Undertaking general repairs as needed.
• Keeping the parish Council garage and machinery in safe and good working order.

Qualifications:

• Experienced in using and maintaining electric and motorised garden tools.
• Self-motivated and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Organised and proactive approach to work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Benefits:

• Contribute to a positive and vibrant community.
• *Flexible working schedule (expected to be 10 hours/week to be worked flexibly through the week in agreement with the Parish Council).
• Competitive salary.

How to Apply:

Interested in learning more about this rewarding position? Contact the Clerk, Liz Daly at 07980627391 to discuss the role and salary.

Please send your CV or letter of interest by email to bathamptonparishclerk@gmail.com by November 30, 2024.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Each year Bathampton Parish Council completes both an internal and external audit to ensure it has sound financial processes and is compliant with legal requirements. Bathampton Parish Council has received notification that it has passed both for the financial year, 2023-24.

The key documents can be accessed by clicking on the links below:

Notice of Conclusion of Audit.

Annual Return, Sections 1 & 2.

External Auditors Report & Certificate.

Notice of right to insect unaudited accounts

Section 1 – Annual Governance Statement 2017-18

Section 2 – Accounting Statements 2017-18

Click here for the result of the uncontested 2023 Election

The accounts have been subject to external audit in addition to our independent internal audit. Please find the notices and documentation below for the financial year ended 31st March 2022.

AGAR Sections 1 & 2

AGAR Section 3

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2021-22

Notice of right to inspect unaudited accounting statements

Section 1 – Annual Governance Statement 2021-22

Section 2 – Accounting Statements 2021-22

Analysis of variances 2021-22

Bank reconciliation 2021-22

Annual Internal Audit Report 2021-22

Annual Internal Audit Report explanations 2021-22

Will be held in the Village Hall on 11th May 2022 at 7.30pm.

This meeting is an opportunity for the residents of the Parish of Bathampton to put forward ideas and proposals to help shape the future of the village and to raise any matters of concern. Come along and take party in the discussions, ask questions and get involved. The National Trust are also keen to hear what the community value about the meadows and thoughts and ideas for its future. After the meeting there will be an opportunity to chat over drinks.

Bathampton Parish Council are delighted that Bathampton Meadows will be protected from future development following the transfer of this land from BANES to the National Trust with improvements planned to benefit wildlife including foraging habitat for greater horseshoe bats, wetland habitat for wading birds and increased numbers of wildflowers for pollinators. A programme of community engagement to develop a vision for the future of this cherished local green space will begin in the Spring. 

To view the National Trust press release, visit:

National Trust announces plans for first green corridor to link historic city centre to surrounding countryside | National Trust

WECA have opened a consultation on several supported bus services which also includes the Bathampton number 11. If you wish to respond and provide feedback (whether you are a current user of the services or a potential user), please do so via the link below: WECA are keen to hear from the community to find out how the bus services can be improved and what would encourage people to use bus services more often. https://consultation.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/…/west-of…/

The 2021-22 Grant application process is now open. The Grant application form can be found at the below link:

Bathampton-Parish-Grant-application-form-PDF

Bathampton Parish Council 2021-22 Grant Application for Community and voluntary groups for the benefit of the Bathampton Community. The fully completed application must be received by 30^th November 2021. Late applications will not be considered. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please read the Terms and Conditions at the end of the Grant Application Form. All successful applicants should receive the funding by the 30^th April 2022.