Author Archives: Gwilym Rippon

2023-2024 Grants round

      Comments Off on 2023-2024 Grants round

The 2023 Grant round is open, copies of the application form can be found on this web page, on the back pages of the news letter and obtained from the Council office. Click the title of this post to obtain the grant documents. Grant Application | BCTC Grant-awarding-policy

Email Issues

      Comments Off on Email Issues

We have been experencing intermittent email issues over the last fortnight following a server upgrade. If you have emailed since 7th February and have not had a response it is possible your email has been lost. Please feel free to send your email again and we apologise for any inconvenience this may or has caused.  

Dial a Ride Needs Helpers

      Comments Off on Dial a Ride Needs Helpers

Bishops Castle Community Transport needs volunteers to help with the Scheme, Minibus and Car Drivers are needed. Please call Adrian on 01588 638350 for more information or Click the link below. DAR_HELP

Small Grants

      Comments Off on Small Grants

The Council recently awarded the following Grants to local organisations. £600 to the Abbeyfield Home towards the provision of a Defibrillator to be installed on the outside of the house to provide cover for Oak Meadow, Coricks Rise and that area of the town. £250 to Castle Carols to help with organising events in the Town £500 towards the costs… Read more »

Playground Update

      No Comments on Playground Update

The designs for the Refurbishment of the Playing Fields and Oak Meadow Play Areas are on display in the Council Chamber. The Attachments below are the options which have been on display in the Town Hall during October – December. The Council has evaluated both designs and undertaken a  cost benefit analysis and have concluded that the Mant Leisure design… Read more »

YOUNG PEOPLE – the town’s next generation is talking; we need to listen.

      Comments Off on YOUNG PEOPLE – the town’s next generation is talking; we need to listen.

We are all aware of the difficulties faced by young people in terms of both independent accommodation and work opportunities. Affordable housing is vital as are work opportunities that are diverse, fulfilling, stimulating, and fairly paid. These are “big” issues that need input from a variety of bodies both within and beyond our town. But there are important “smaller” issues… Read more »

Have Your Say to Improve Bus Services

      Comments Off on Have Your Say to Improve Bus Services

Have your say to help us improve bus services in Shropshire Shropshire Council  want to hear your views about bus services in Shropshire! Even if you don’t currently use bus services, we want to hear how we could make changes so you would consider using them in future. This Autumn we’re bidding to the Government’s Bus Back Better fund to… Read more »

Church Street October Road Closure

      Comments Off on Church Street October Road Closure

Road Closure – Church Street, Bishop’s Castle. Please find details below of a temporary road closure: Road Closure: Church Street, Bishop’s Castle Start Date: 26th October 2021 End Date: 29th October 2021 Purpose: Road Closure: STW – Long comm pipe installation. Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water Works Promoter Ref: LB9141201-000012830385 Enforcement pattern for Church Street, Bishop’s Castle: 24hrs You can… Read more »

Proposed Youth Forum

      Comments Off on Proposed Youth Forum

A recent Council Meeting agreed to explore the possibility of establishing a Youth Forum with direct input into the Town Council so that the concerns and ideas the youth of the town have are properly represented and taken seriously. Councillor Stelman who has been instrumental in engaging with the Skate Park users recently and has experience in Youth Work has… Read more »

Town Hall Office

      Comments Off on Town Hall Office

With today’s easing of restrictions Town Council staff will begin a phased return to the office whilst following on site protocols. Staff will be available in the office in the Town Hall at the following times until further notice. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30am – 12:30pm All other channels of communication remain open at all times.