Welcome to Mainstone with Colebatch Parish Council website – we will post news here
NEW GRANTS AND FUNDING
Thanks to Ruth Houghton for the following information.
Please find below the latest round up of community grants from the Rural Services Network. If anyone needs any hep in submitting an application or a letter of support please get in touch.
https://rsnonline.org.uk/rural-funding-digest-january-2025
The following two grant opportunities are also currently open for applications:
Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust – open for applications Grants are available to registered charities in the West Midlands for projects which focus on: arts and culture; community projects and integration; compassionate support; conservation and environment; multifaith and interfaith relations; education and training; and research. Grants are typically between £3,000 and £20,000 and are for one-off projects. Larger grants are occasionally made on an exceptional basis. Who Can Apply The Trust supports registered charities, with a particular focus on supporting the voluntary sector in the Midlands region. More information: Applying for Grants – Edward Cadbury Trust Tel: 0121 472 1838 Email: sue.anderson@edwardcadburytrust.org.uk
Severn Trent Community Fund – New Project Funding Grants are available to local not-for-profit organisations for local projects that support the wellbeing of communities in the Severn Trent region. Two levels of grants are available from February 2025:
£2,000 to £20,000 – up to 24 months for project completion (organisations do not need to be registered to apply).
£20,001 to £100,000 – up to 24 months for project completion.
NB Severn Trent must be the majority funder of the project, so applicants need to be applying for at least 50% of the total project cost. Who Can Apply: Applications are accepted from organisations that are:
Not-for-profit, with a governing document and a bank account in the legal name of the organisation (with dual signatories).
Foundation schools, colleges or academy trusts.
Statutory bodies (including local authorities, town, parish or community councils).
More information and apply: https://www.stwater.co.uk/…/severn…/new-project-funding/
Shropshire Sandbag Policy: Here’s a useful link to the council’s sandbag policy in the event of flooding. Our nearest depot is Craven Arms https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/drainage-and-flooding/be-prepared-for-flooding/shropshire-council-sandbag-policy/
Road Closure: Salop Street, Bishops Castle
Date: 2nd February 2025
Purpose: Boundary Box Install
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=140575959
Road Closure: Unnamed Roads between A488& Cefn Einion
Date: 30th January 2025
Purpose: Tree Trimming
Works Promoter: National Grid
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=141260903
Road Closure: Salop Street, Bishops Castle
Start Date: 15th January 2025, End Date: 17th 2025 09:30 – 16:00
Purpose: Resurfacing Works
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=140497882
Road Closure: Unnamed road between Cern Einion & Bicton
Date: 13th December 2024 9am to 5pm
Purpose: Tree Trimming
Works Promoter: National Grid
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=139124609
15 November 2024: Free drop-in at Enterprise House in Bishop’s Castle is open to everyone in the area. There will be a wide range of support partners on hand to offer practical money saving tips and advice, details of social tariffs, information on local support services, a limited number of free data SIMS and devices. Health checks will be available with the Community Wellbeing Outreach Team bus and the Mental Health Hub in attendance. All members of the community are invited to come along and have an informal chat and see how these services may be able to help them reduce their cost of living. Refreshments will be available (for a small donation) courtesy of the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Libary Coffee Morning.
Road Closure: DUE TO UNEXPECTED ISSUES ON SITE THIS CLOSURE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 13TH SEPTEMBER 2024. High Street and Market Square , Bishops Castle
Date: 2nd September – 13th September
Purpose: Capital resurfacing
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
Road Closure: Moat Hill End of to Start of Welsh Street, Bishops Castle
Date: 4th September 9.00 – 15:30
Purpose: Replace decayed BT pole
Works Promoter: Openreach
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=139124609
Road Closure: Moat Hill End Of To Start Of Welsh Street, Bishops Castle
Start Date: 4th September 2024 9:00 – 15:30
Purpose: Replace decayed BT pole
Works Promoter: Openreach
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=139124609
Summer Wellness Guide:
The Shropshire Carers Support Team has put together a summer wellness guide (click here). Download the guide for advice on how to keep safe and well during the summer – includes handy links to various websites and organisations.
Road Closure: Kerry Lane Bishops Castle
Start Date: 2nd July 2024
End Date: 2nd July 2024
Purpose: Road Closure-Severn Trent Water-Bbox Install 25mm and Meter
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Enforcement pattern for Kerry Lane Bishops Castle: All the time
Road Closure: Bishops Castle Midsummer Rejoicing Parade
Start Date: 23rd June 2024
End Date: 23rd June 2024
Purpose: Bishops Castle Midsummer Rejoicing procession takes place SUN 23-JUN, between 09:00-13:00. Procession from Coverage Care Residential Home to Parish Church. Roads closed at different times while parade pass, controlled vehicle movements when safe to do so. Marshals throughout route to provide assistance and direction as required. Roads affected: Union Street, Harley Jenkins Street, High Street, Church Street.
Annual Parish Council Meeting Notice:
Thursday 16th May, 7.30pm, The Village Hall, Agenda under heading