Woodley Town Council proudly displays its Green Flag certificate for Woodford Park

http://www.woodley.gov.uk/projects-consult…/green-flag-award

Look out for details of when the flag will be installed.

Woodford Park Lake Regeneration

We are carrying out works to improve the habitat/ecosystem and amenity value of Woodford Park lake. This work will include the creation of a shallow, planted wildlife area at the eastern end – using silt from other parts of the lake, to encourage insects and invertebrates, a boardwalk with pond dipping platform, establishment of reed beds and flowering native plant species, wild flower area and the repair of damaged bank edges and paths. The mechanical work to move the silt and the construction of the boardwalk will be carried out from September 2018 into Spring 2019.

Bank at the eastern end

In the meantime we have removed the overgrown hedge along the mound at the eastern end of the lake and are installing a retaining wall (approx. 1m height timber sleepers/retaining stones). This bank will then be planted with low-level shrubs creating a nice feature while retaining open views across the lake.

New wildlife pathway

We have also marked out the route of a lakeside path along the northern bank. This accessible pathway will be a hogging / compacted gravel path with the lake on one side and wildflowers on the other and provide a pleasant alternative route around the lake. This path will be completed once the machinery work in the lake is complete.

More information on the project is available on the Town Council website – woodford-park-lake

Maintenance Manager required at Woodley Town Council

Maintenance Manager required to lead our Maintenance Team delivering essential services for the Council’s premises and property. Managing a staff team you will prioritise and schedule maintenance works, monitor and manage service contracts, manage and implement safe systems of work and ensure compliance with legislation.

This is a hands-on role, attending to a wide variety of planned and reactive maintenance issues across the Council’s services.

We are looking for someone with professional experience in building work and general maintenance with the ability to motivate and manage a small team.

Closing date for applications: Midday on Friday 14 September 2018

Visit the VACANCIES page for more information.

Please click the links below to view your rights to inspect Woodley Town Council’s Accounts, the Annual Governance and Accountability Return and the Financial Statements for year ended 31 March 2018.

A summary of your rights

Notice of public rights and publication of unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return

Annual Governance and Accountability Return

Financial Statements

Woodley deputy Mayor delights at the Prom

Woodley’s Deputy Mayor David Stares attended Addington Proms Week in July.  An annual celebration of music from across the area at Addington School, it is an opportunity for musicians of all ages and abilities to share their music. There were four concerts daily, which were filled with class performances from Addington pupils and additional performances from instrumental ensembles, soloists and students who have instrumental lessons. Groups from the community, primary and secondary schools were also invited to be part of Proms Week, as performers, workshop leaders or audience members.

Deputy Mayor Stares was delighted to attend the event and see the variety of musical ability and style. “It was wonderful to see such a happy mix of students and community members experimenting with music and performing,” commented Stares.