Volunteering in a Councillor role is a great way to serve the community. Getting involved with the local council can lead to new training opportunities, meeting lots of different people, helping out at local events and making a difference in the Community in lots of different ways. To be eligible you must be British or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union, at least 18 years old and Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election. Some great reasons as suggested by the Local Government Association to become a Councillor are:
You can make a difference and help shape the future of the local community
You have concern about your local area and wanting to ensure the community gets the right services
You can represent the views of local people and ensure that community interests are taken into account
You have concern about a specific issue and wanting to do something about it
You have good ideas for the council and community in a time of scarce resources
You can contribute your skills
You can build on other community work through a charity, voluntary group or school governing body
To apply, please email townclerk@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk or for more information, please call 01652 633598. Applications will be considered at the next Full Council meeting due to take place on Wednesday 18th January 2023.
Find Santa’s Reindeers around the shop and business windows in Barton.
Christmas is fast approaching and to get you into the festive spirit, the Town Council will once again be launching a treasure trail around the town centre for the young and young-at-heart.
12 Reindeer have runaway and are now hiding in shop windows around the High Street, King Street, George Street and Market Place! You can start searching high and low from Monday 14 November – can you find them all? Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BartonTownCouncil for clues.
To enter the competition all you need to do is download an entry form or pick one up from the Town Council Office on Queen Street, write down all the shops which have one of our reindeer in their window and return your entry form by email, info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.go.uk or to the Town Council by 4pm onMonday 5 December. Don’t forget to include your name, email address and contact number.
The Barton Upon Humber Remembrance Day Parade and Services will take place on Sunday 13 November 2022.
Please find the Service Program to download.
The order of the day is as follows: Parade Assembles with Standards, outside The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton: The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street: 10.15 a.m. Depart Queen Street: 10.30 a.m. Arrive at the War Memorial on Barrow Road: 10.50 a.m. Silence observed: 11.00 a.m. Service at St. Mary’s Church on Burgate: 11.30 a.m.
Standards will be laid in the Church and the names of the fallen read out. Wreaths will be laid at the Memorial Service at The Cenotaph
The 11th day of the 11th month in 2022 marks the 104-year anniversary of the end of the World War One. Remembrance Day gives time for thoughts and prayers for loved ones and those who gave their lives in service of their country. Please come and join us.
The Barton Upon Humber Remembrance Day Parade and Services will take place on Sunday 13 November 2022
Standards will be laid in the Church and the names of the fallen read out and wreaths will be laid at the Memorial Service at The Cenotaph.
The order of the day is as follows:
Parade Assembles with Standards, outside The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton:
The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street: 10.15 a.m.
Depart Queen Street: 10.30 a.m.
Arrive at the War Memorial on Barrow Road: 10.50 a.m.
Silence observed: 11.00 a.m.
Service at St. Mary’s Church on Burgate: 11.30 a.m.
Remember remember, the 5th of November! Join the Barton Upon Humber Lions Club for their annual bonfire and fireworks display in Baysgarth Park this Saturday. Gates open at 17:00, Bonfire will be lit at 17:30 and fireworks at 18:45.
Come along to the Market Place and Butchery from 08:30am until 14:00 on Saturday 5th November for our upcoming monthly Market. Visit over 30 stalls for gifts, treats and local produce. For more information contact info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01652 633598.
Join the team on Wednesday’s 10:30am – 2nd November and 7th December for a friendly, sociable free photography walk around Barton’s Water’s Edge. The walk is suitable for all abilities and photography novices are welcomed! No need to book, just turn up with your cameras or mobile phone to capture the stunning scenery.
Meet at Water’s Edge Car Park, Maltkin Lane, Barton Upon Humber, DN18 5JR.
Please find a link to North Lincolnshire Council Forthcoming Meetings during November 2022. Decisions which affect you.
Occasionally meeting arrangements may have to change. Please check the North Lincolnshire Council website for UpToDate information: Democracy | (moderngov.co.uk)
The Annual Barton Upon Humber Remembrance Day Parade and Service is to take place on Sunday 13 November 2022.
The Town Council has made application and been granted to temporarily close a section of Queen Street to High Street; High Street to Burgate; Burgate to Whitecross Street; Whitecross Street to Barrow Road (A1077) to Falkland Way, Barton-upon-Humber, to road traffic between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. to facilitate the Remembrance Day Parade/Service.
The Remembrance Day Parade will take the following route:
Proceeding from The Assembly Rooms located on Queen Street at 10.30 a.m. onto the High Street (between Queen Street and Burgate), Burgate, Whitecross Street (between Beck Hill and Barrow Road junction) and Barrow Road to the Cenotaph for 11.00 a.m. Then, the reverse route back concluding at 11.30 a.m.
If you have any concerns or require further information, please contact the Town Council office: 01652 633598 / info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.go.uk
