Shildon Civic Hall Casual Bar Staff ADVERT_20-09-2022 

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
SHILDON TOWN COUNCIL (THICKLEY WARD)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Luan Deakin, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by Friday, 23 September, 2022 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made to:

The Returning Officer
Electoral Services
Room 1/104-115
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
Tel: 03000 261212
Email: electoralservices@durham.gov.uk

by TEN electors for the said Parish (Ward), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, a poll will take place not later than Friday, 25 November 2022
Dated Friday, 2 September, 2022

Tracey Bellas
Town Clerk
Shildon Town Council

This Notice of Vacancy has been amended to account for the additional Bank Holiday on 19 September 2022.

Floral tribute laid today on behalf of the Town Mayor, members of the Town Council and the Community of Shildon. 

Should you wish to lay flowers, these can be laid on the green oval space adjacent to the Town Council offices. The Town Council asks that you remove all cellophane wrapping as following the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen flowers will be collected and used for composting at the Queens Canopy tree in Hackworth Park.

Shildon Town Council are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II.   The Town Mayor, Councillor Hannah Hanratty, would like to convey  heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family  on behalf of the Town Council and the local community.

May she rest in peace.

If the community wish to lay flowers, these can be laid on the grassed area adjacent to the Town Council Offices.

NOTICE OF VACANCY 

IN THE OFFICE OF

COUNCILLOR 

 SHILDON TOWN COUNCIL

 (THICKLEY WARD)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Luan Deakin, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.

If by Thursday, 22 September, 2022 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made to:

The Returning Officer

Electoral Services

Room 1/104-115

County Hall

Durham

DH1 5UL

Tel: 03000 261212

Email: electoralservices@durham.gov.uk

by TEN electors for the said Parish (Ward), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, a poll will take place not later than Thursday, 24 November 2022

Dated Friday, 2 September, 2022

Tracey Bellas

Town Clerk

Shildon Town Council 

Heritage Open Days 22

Congratulations to Susan Luckhurst who has just qualified as a MiDAS assessor and trainer.

MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme and is administered by the Community Transport Association. The scheme provides a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers and has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses. Susan has been with us a number of years as an experienced volunteer driver and is now available to train other volunteer minibus drivers free of charge.

Does your organisation or community group have the need to hire a minibus for trips out and social or educational purposes?

We cover Shildon, Newton Aycliffe and the surrounding villages.

Why not get in touch to find out about affiliating with us and nominate a driver to be trained?

Volunteer drivers must be over 21 and have a held a full licence for more than 2 years. Your licence may show a category D1,or B or B1 but other categories may also be sufficient.
If you would like to explore this opportunity without any obligation, please contact our Bus Manager Ian on 07921239603 or phone the office on 01388 773666 and leave a message, or email shildonbus@yahoo.com
We will invite you in to discuss the role in more detail.

We are also looking for administration volunteers. The role requires a commitment of 3 hours every 2 weeks in our office in Shildon. Training will be provided. Please leave your contact details with the bus office if you would like more information.

Shildon Community Bus Scheme
Methodist Church Hall, Main Street, Shildon, United Kingdom

01388 773666

shildonbus@yahoo.com