Market Drayton Town Council

Just over a week left to enter the In Bloom Gardening Competition, do call in to complete an application form or alternatively you can download one from our wesbite or email [email protected] or call 01630 653364.

Does your garden turn heads and earn you compliments?

Then you should enter this year's Market Drayton Town Council In Bloom gardening competition!

This exciting, free-to-enter event is an opportunity to let your creativity flourish and your gardens shine!

Closing Date for entries is Friday 12th July.
For entry forms and all the details on how to participate, click the link below :-

https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/in-bloom-gardening-competition-2024/

Areas are being left un-mowed on the following play areas, the Town Park, Grotto Road, Forest Road and Croft Way as part of the Town Council Biodiversity Policy to encourage insects.

Please find below details of a temporary road closure:

Road Closure: Berrisford Road, Market Drayton

Start Date: 4th July 2024

End Date: 15th July 2024

Purpose: Site N06 Surface Dressing including sweeping, and lining. Dressing Works – 04/07/2024-06/007/2024 (Incl. Saturday) Lining Works – 13/07/2024-15/07/2024 (Incl. weekend). Please note that these works are weather dependent and subject to change.

Works Promoter: Kier for Shropshire Council

Works Promoter Ref: UJ212SD24-N06

Enforcement pattern for Berrisford Road, Market Drayton:
From Monday to Sunday 07:00 – 17:00

You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=138724178

Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on [email protected].

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Does your garden turn heads and earn you compliments?

Then you should enter this year's Market Drayton Town Council In Bloom gardening competition!

This exciting, free-to-enter event is an opportunity to let your creativity flourish and your gardens shine!

Closing Date for entries is Friday 12th July.
For entry forms and all the details on how to participate, click the link below :-

https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/in-bloom-gardening-competition-2024/

Over the weekend one of the planters by the Market Hall has been vandalised and pulled off the railings. If anyone has information please contact the Town Hall on 01630 653364 or email [email protected]

The attached works are being undertaken by National Grid which they propose will require 3 way lights.

This will be between 22/07/24 & 26/07/24 on the junction of Sherwood Crescent and Shrewsbury Road near the factory.

Apologies in advance for any inconvenience these works may cause and they hope to keep all disruptions to a minimum.

Biodiversity Policy

Phase 1

Phase one has now been completed.

A total number of 22 bird, bug and bat boxes have been put up in Town Council Cemetery and play areas.

Phase 2 will be rolling out to residents and schools soon.

Pictured is the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tim Manton at the Cemetery.

Have you seen that we're running a Summer HAF programme in partnership with Shropshire Council in Market Drayton? Open to all children in Market Drayton and surrounding areas, our programme includes multi-sports, arts and crafts, inflatable visits, and more! 🎨🤸‍♂️🏀

⚽ Longlands Primary School and Nursery
🎾 The Zone Community Hub

For further information, please email [email protected].

| Market Drayton Town Council

As part of the Biodiversity action plan adopted by the Town Council bird and bug boxes have been installed on the public spaces and bat, bird and bug boxes installed at the cemetery.

Summer HAF Events at the Zone, free and for ages 11 plus

Shropshire Surface Dressing Programme – Summer 2024

The U2925 – Berrisford Rd, Market Drayton (From Junc With Great Hales Street To 30Mph) is programmed for Surface Dressing between 4th to 15th July 2024 during the hours of 7am to 5pm.

The work is currently programmed to take place in phases as follows: –

4th to 6th July – Road Closure for Surface Dressing
13th to 15th July – Road Closure for White Lining

Follow the link below for more information :-

Surface Dressing U2925 - Berrisford Rd, Market Drayton (From Junc With Great Hales Street To 30Mph) - Market Drayton Town Council Shropshire Surface Dressing Programme – Summer 2024 The U2925 - Berrisford Rd, Market Drayton (From Junc With Great Hales Street To 30Mph) is programmed for Surface Dressing between 4th to 15th July 2024 during the hours of 7am to 5pm. The work is currently programmed to take place in phases as fo...

Corporal James Potts and Second Lieutenant Eoin Queen both from the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and Major (retired) Ian Nellins, Chairman of Market Drayton Branch Royal British Legion raising the flag this morning outside the Town Hall for Armed Forces Day.

Market Drayton Town Council are holding a Community and Governance Meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday 27 June 2024.

Details of the Agendas can be found on the Market Drayton Town Council website, follow the link below :-
https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/meetings-2/

The meeting is open to the Press and Public.

Members of the press and public can also listen to the meeting by right clicking on the link below, then opening the hyperlink. When the link opens, if you do not have Microsoft teams click on ‘watch on web’ then click on ‘join anonymously’

https://shorturl.at/iS9qb

The link will be active from 7.00pm on the evening of the 27 June 2024.

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We are excited to announce that starting in September 2024, we will be introducing new weekly Digital Learning programmes at The Zone Community Hub! 🎉 This initiative is in partnership with the Market Drayton Town Council and Shropshire Council aimed at enhancing digital literacy within our community.

Please find enclosed details of a temporary road closure:
Road Closure: Berrisford Road, Market Drayton

Start Date: 4th July 2024
End Date: 15th July 2024

Purpose: Site N06 Surface Dressing including sweeping, and lining. Dressing Works - 04/07/2024-06/007/2024 (Incl. Saturday) Lining Works - 13/07/2024-15/07/2024 (Incl. weekend). Please note that these works are weather dependent and subject to change.
Works Promoter: Kier for Shropshire Council
Works Promoter Ref: UJ212SD24-N06
Enforcement pattern for Berrisford Road, Market Drayton:
From Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 17:00

You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=138724178

Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on [email protected].

A great article about Market Drayton and some of the lovely shops and businesses we have here.

Discover the Quirky Shops of Market Drayton - Visit Shropshire Nestled in the heart of North Shropshire, Market Drayton is a charming market town brimming with quirky independent shops and delightful eateries. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the town’s unique shops offer an array of treasures that are sure to captivate. Here’s a guide to some of ...

Funded by Market Drayton Town Council free Bus Travel on Saturdays until 31st March 2025.

We have started to receive applications for this year's In Bloom Gardening Competition. Closing Date for entries is Friday 12th July.

Application forms are now available for this years In Bloom Gardening Competition. The forms can be collected from the Town Hall, downloaded from the website by following the link below or email: [email protected]

https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/in-bloom-gardening-competition-2024/

Closing date for entries is Friday 12th July 2024.

Temporary Road Closure

A road closure on Monday 01.07.2024 for 2 days at the following location:

Outside Kimblee House, Eaton Upon Tern junction to Wrekin District Boundary, Market Drayton, TF9 2BX

5003387932 – NEAR KIMBLEE HOUSE UNNAMED ROAD MARKET DRAYTON TF9 2BX – ROAD CLOSED DIVERSION – 299

Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be working with the rural and we don't buy crime team at Market Drayton Livestock market on Wednesday 19th June at around 09:30hrs conducting a crime prevention event. If you need any crime prevention advice or materials pop down and speak to one of our team.

Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.

Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there.

When & Where is it?

Wed 19 Jun 2024 09:30
Market Drayton Market Ltd, Adderley Road
Market
TF9 3SW

Application forms are now available for this years In Bloom Gardening Competition. The forms can be collected from the Town Hall, downloaded from the website by following the link below or email: [email protected]

https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/in-bloom-gardening-competition-2024/

Closing date for entries is Friday 12th July 2024.

The hanging baskets, mangers, planters and pole tops were all put up last week throughout the Town, adding plenty of colour.

Councillors will be on their stall until 3pm today. Do pop along to their stall to discuss any local issues.

Councillors will be on their stall next Wednesday 6 December on Cheshire Street. Do pop along if you wish to discuss any issues with them.

The closing date is this Friday 8th December.

Market Drayton Town Council are running a Resident’s Christmas Lights Competition again this year.

Anyone who would like to enter can download an application from the website by following the link below or collect a form from the Town Council office from Monday to Friday between 9am – 1pm.

The closing date for applications is 8 December 2023 and judging will take place week commencing 11 December.

https://marketdrayton.gov.uk/10500-2/

Apply to be part an Independent Members of the Joint Audit and Standards Committee

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Chief Constable for West Mercia are looking for people who have a good understanding and experience of public sector legislation and guidance, who are also politically neutral, to sit as members on the Joint Independent Audit and Standards Committee.

• Are you interested in policing?
• Do you live or work in West Mercia?
• Do you want to help scrutinise the way your police force’s finances operate?
• Could you offer a strong and independent voice to ensure the highest levels of governance?
• Can you commit to attending four meetings a year?
The Committee reviews and scrutinises the affairs of the organisations, looking at issues such as:
• Risk management,
• Internal control
• Corporate governance
• Overseeing audit arrangements
• Reviewing financial statements.
The appointments will initially be for a two year period from May 2024 to May 2026.

Applicants are required to be over the age of 18, live or work in the West Mercia area of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire, and be able to attend meetings at Police Headquarters, Hindlip, Worcestershire, during the working day. Successful applicants will be subject to a police vetting check. Serving police officers and police staff are not eligible for this role.

The successful applicants will receive training and an annual allowance including expenses for travelling to Police Headquarters. Meetings are normally held on a quarterly basis.

If you would like to apply for this role then please complete the personal statement, detailing why you are interested in the role, on the West Mercia Recruitment Portal
https://westmerciapolice.tal.net/vx/appcentre-WestMerciaExternal/brand-5/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/17/opp/4913-Joint-Audit-and-Standards-Committee-Independent-Members/en-GB

and upload your CV. For any additional information or queries please call 01905 747188.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on the 15th December 2023. Interviews will take place on the 11th January 2024.

Joint Audit and Standards Committee Independent Members - West Mercia Police Title: Joint Audit and Standards Committee Independent Members . Location: Hindlip. Closing Date: 18/12/2023, 09:00