03/03/2010 - Henley-in-Arden Parish Council gets Quality Accreditation Beaudesert and Henley-in-Arden Joint Parish Council were delighted to hear this week that they had been successful in achieving the highly-acclaimed National Association of Local Council's Quality Status.
The Quality Mark is only awarded to Councils who have demonstrated the highest levels of achievement in community engagement, communication and management. The Chairman and Parish Clerk attended a 50 minute interview with a Panel of leading local government experts who gave unanimous approval for the Council to be awarded the coveted status.
Chairman Les Goodman said "We are delighted to have this recognition of the hard work we have undertaken to make Henley a better place to live and work in. To receive this professional accolade is an inspiration for me as Chairman, and my fellow Councillors to continue building on the strong foundations we have laid for the town. I know that our Clerk will also join me in saying that we are proud of the strong leadership within the Parish Council and we can look confidently to a future where integrity, determination, and hard work will champion our residents and our local economy for the benefit of our town - in short, we are absolutely thrilled!".
For further information please contact Jenny Walsh - Parish Clerk on 01564 795499 email: bhjpc@btconnect.com
24/02/2010 - Henley-in-Arden for Business The Business Committee of the Parish Council will arrange a number of meetings with Local Businesses with the aim to agree on a strategy to market our town for business. Two proposals will be discussed. First, the launch of a loyalty card for our town and second to set up a one day Market on the High Street where all local businesses will participate as well as local farmers. The meetings will be arranged into three or four groups. Retail, Restaurants/Pubs/Patisseries, Hotels and finally Miscellaneous Business. Promoting the town for tourism will also be discussed.
Cllr George Matheou the Chairman of the Business Committee will invite speakers and advisers from Warwickshire County Council and Stratford District Council and from other appropriate organisations to advise our local businesses. He will also explain some key economic factors that could be useful to business. Cllr Les Goodman the Chairman of the Parish Council said in these difficult times we have to be proactive and will do everything that we can to promote our town in a positive manner. The Council will finance the cost of promoting our town from a grant that we received specifically for this purpose. =====================================================================
16/02/2010 - Meeting with Allotment Holders The General Purposes Committee of the Parish Council would like to invite all allotment tenants to attend a general meeting on Tuesday 23rd February 2010 at 7pm at The Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Henley-in-Arden.
The Councillors will give an update to tenants on allotment matters and there will also be the opportunity to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
10/01/2010 - Our town under a white blanket... a beautiful scenery with consequences. Like the rest of the country, Henley-in-Arden is covered under a blanket of snow. A Christmas card come true. In the midst of the beauty of snow covering nature there are unfortunately the unpleasant consequences of slippery roads and pavements. Luckily this doesn't last long. But the continuing sub-zero temperatures in the new 2010 has prolonged the unpleasant and for some dangerous icy conditions. Is there anything practical that can be done to help people and to reduce the danger from ice on the pavements? Your Parish Council will examine this issue in the near future.
Beaudesert and Henley-in-Arden Joint Parish Council were delighted to hear this week that they had been successful in achieving the highly-acclaimed National Association of Local Council's Quality Status.