Balderton Parish Council
Balderton is one of the largest villages in Nottinghamshire, and is still growing. The village has a large range of amenities including a comprehensive school, two primary schools and several nurseries, a leisure centre, library, numerous supermarkets and shops to cater for most requirements.
Find the council office at: The Balderton Village Centre, Coronation Street, Balderton NG24 3BD.
Contact
Clerk: Mrs Cheryl Davison-Lyth
Telephone: 01636 703626
Email: office@baldertonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Council office open 10am - 12 noon, Monday-Friday. By appointment only outside these times.
Bookings
Balderton village centre
Balderton village centre is an ideal venue for conferences and meetings, wedding receptions and parties. It includes eight changing rooms with showers for sports users as well as separate rooms for referees. Conditions of hire (PDF File, 21kb)
The hall can accommodate 150-180 people seated at round tables for wedding receptions and parties, and approximately 250 people seated for conferences and meetings. It can also be divided into two smaller rooms.
For details on availability and hire rates, or to make a booking, e-mail office@baldertonparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 01636 703626.
For the latest events, visit Balderton village centre’s Facebook page.
Allotments
The parish council rents land from the Southwell Diocese to provide allotments at reasonable rates. If you live in Balderton and are interested in taking an allotment , you can apply to the council office, although there is a considerable waiting list. The current rent is £15 per year.
Councillors
All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions. See the Balderton Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 12,725kb)
Notice of Vacancy
A vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for Balderton Parish Council South Ward
Casual Vacancy Notice - Balderton Parish Council South Ward [24kb]
District and County councillors
Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website.
Meetings
Council meetings are currently being held remotely owing to COVID-19 restrictions. You can still attend these. See individual agendas for the internet joining instructions or contact the clerk for further information.
Latest agendas and minutes
Agendas
Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 15 Sept 2021 (PDF File, 23kb)
Agenda for Planning Committee Meeting - 02 June 2021 (PDF File, 20kb)
Agenda for Annual Parish Meeting - 26 May 2021 (PDF File, 27kb)
Agenda for meeting of the Amenities Committee to be held remotely 19 May 2021 (PDF File, 77kb)
Agenda for meeting of the Amenities Committee to be held remotely 19 May 2021 (PDF File, 77kb)
Minutes
Minutes of the Finance and General Purposes Committee 19 May 2021 (PDF File, 160kb)
Minutes of the Amenities Committee meeting on 19 May 2021 (PDF File, 169kb)
Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held remotely May 5 2021 (PDF File, 42kb)
Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held virtually April 21st 2021 (PDF File, 136kb)
Financial Information
Financial Regulations (PDF File, 102kb)
2021
Payments - May 2021 (PDF File, 151kb)
Payments - Apr 2021 (PDF File, 131kb)
Payments - Mar 2021 (PDF File, 169kb)
Payments - Feb 2021 (PDF File, 128kb)
Payments - Jan 2021 (PDF File, 117kb)
Annual Return 2020-21 (PDF File, 1,555kb)
Budget 2021-22 (PDF File, 588kb)
Inventory 2020-21 (PDF File, 158kb)
Member Allowances 2020-21 (PDF File, 58kb)
Supporting Statement 2020-21 (PDF File, 85kb)
Trial Balance 2020-21 (PDF File, 65kb)
Explanation of variances 2020-21 (Accounts) (PDF File, 104kb)
Clerk / Chairman's Comments
2021
Clerks/Chairman’s Comments - Jul 2021 (PDF File, 94kb)
Clerk’s/Chairman’s Comments - March and April 2021 (PDF File, 99kb)
Clerks/Chairman’s Comments - March 2021 (PDF File, 96kb)
Clerk’s/Chairman’s Comments - February and March 2021 (PDF File, 99kb)
Clerks/Chairman’s Comments - January 2021 (PDF File, 97kb)
If you would like to view previous agendas, minutes or financial information, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Balderton Defibrillators
There are a number of defibrillators in Balderton. These are located at:
- Chuter Ede School Gates - Wolfit Avenue
- Cricket Club next to the Village Centre - Coronation St
- Sainsbury’s supermarket - London Road
- The Grove Inn - London Road
- Well Pharmacy - Main Street
- William Ghent House - Wilfred Avenue
These are available around the clock; each stored in a secure, coded box.
If you find an unconscious person who is not breathing call 999.
- the ambulance control will give you the code for the defibrillator box nearest you
- commence resuscitation with chest compression and send a person with the code to fetch the defibrillator
- once the defibrillator arrives switch on and follow the voice commands
Flooding
The Parish Council has a number of sandbags available to provide initial, temporary, assistance for householders in the event of forecast flooding. Please contact Cllr R. Rouse on 01636 676097 to access these in an emergency.
News
Volunteers wanted for Balderton community support
Would you like to volunteer to provide support to members of your community? Or do you need help.
This could be for:
- shopping for essentials
- a friendly chat
- prescription collections
- other errands
To find out more contact Nick Fairfax by emailing baldertoncs@helpmystreet.org or calling 07487 241596.