Notice of conclusion of external audit

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

Haslingfield Parish Council has received the external auditor’s report for the 2022-23 financial year.  The report (AGAR Section 3) can be found under Documents – Finance.

The Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) is available for inspection by any local government elector on application to the Parish Clerk.

Parish Council vacancies

Haslingfield Parish Council has two vacancies:

Administrator to the Badcock Recreation Ground Trust

The Parish Council is looking for someone to support the Trust that runs the Village Hall for approximately 6 hours a week.  The appointee will report to the Parish Clerk.  The ideal candidate would have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, be a good administrator and have sound communication skills.  You will be required to work an average of six hours per week, mostly working from home and be available to attend occasional evening meetings to take the minutes.  Full training will be given.  The rate of pay is based on NALC’s Salary Scale 19 at £14.48 per hour.

and

Caretaker for the Village Hall

The Parish Council is looking for a caretaker the Village Hall for approximately 10 hours a month.  The appointee will report to the Parish Clerk.  The role involves inspecting the hall weekly, internally and externally, and carrying out or reporting any necessary repairs; setting the heating system to accommodate bookings; carrying out repairs and maintenance agreed with the Clerk; and meeting contractors.  The hours are flexible, and the rate of pay is £12.00 per hour.

If you are interested in either position, please contact Lise Jackson, Parish Clerk at clerk@haslingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk or 01223 870269.

The closing date for both positions is 8 September 2023.

New Parish Councillor vacancy

There is a vacancy at Haslingfield Parish Council caused by the resignation of Cllr Ratnasothy.

A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (computed in accordance with the Regulations) from the date of the notice, ten electors for the parish give notice in writing requesting that an election be held.

Such notice must be delivered to the Returning Officer at South Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EA.

If no such notice is given, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

Haslingfield Greenway Drop-In – 12 July 2022

The Haslingfield Greenway will be a new walking, cycling and, where appropriate, horse-riding route between Haslingfield, Grantchester, Cantelupe Farm and Cambridge with a spur from Haslingfield to Hauxton.

It is one of twelve Greater Cambridge Greenways that will make journeys easier, cheaper, healthier, greener and pleasant into and out of Cambridge and to enjoy the countryside for leisure purposes. They will also help to make local journeys, such as school and nursery runs safer and easier.

From next week, Greater Cambridge Partnership would like to hear your views on the Haslingfield Greenway.

You will be able to learn more and provide your views via the following options:

  • An online survey will run from Monday 11th July until Friday 5th August 2022Please come back to this page on 11th July for the survey link
  • On Tuesday 12th July we will host a drop-in at Haslingfield Village Hall:
    • Venue: Haslingfield Village Hall
    • Time: 2:00pm – 7:00pm
    • Address: New Rd, Haslingfield, Cambridge, CB23 1JP

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return – year ending 31/03/22

The Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) – Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 is posted here.

Please note that Sections 1 & 2 of the AGAR 2021-22, along with this notice for y/e 31 March 2022, are published on the Parish Council page of the Haslingfield village website, the Parish Council’s own website and can also be found in paper format on the PC notice boards.  These are unaudited and may be subject to change.

Vacancies for Parish Councillors

Haslingfield Parish Council are looking for new Councillors. 

Do you love Haslingfield and want to shape its future?

Do you enjoy being part of a team?

If so, please consider volunteering!  No special skills required.

Position is open to those age 18+ who live, work or own land in the village or within 3 miles of the parish boundary and are British subjects or EU nationals.  Anyone interested in volunteering should contact the Parish Clerk by email clerk@haslingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk or telephone: 01223 870269

Parish Council Elections – 5 May 2022

Parish Council elections are due to be held on Thursday 5 May 2022.  There are 11 seats available.

The Notice of Election can be found here and on Parish Council noticeboards.

Nominations packs are available from the Clerk – please contact me by 31 March on 01223 870269 or clerk@haslingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk if you would like a pack delivered.  You can also download the nomination pack.    Nominations must be hand delivered to South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne CB23 6EA by 4 pm on Tuesday 5 April 2022.

Please contact me if you require your electoral roll number or have any other queries.

Lise Jackson – Haslingfield Parish Clerk

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return – year ending 31st march 2019

Haslingfield Parish Council : Here is the Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) – Accounts for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2019 – Notice of Public Rights 2018-9

Please note that Sections 1 & 2 of the AGAR 2018-19, along with this notice for y/e 31 March 2019, are published on the Parish Council page of the Haslingfield village website and can also be found in paper format on the PC notice boards. These are unaudited and may be subject to change.

Job vacancy – Assistant to Parish Clerk

Haslingfield Parish Council – Assistant to Parish Clerk

We are looking to find someone to assist the Parish Clerk for up to 4 hours a week, for a period of no less that six months.

The ideal candidate would have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, be a good administrator and have sound communication skills. You will be required to work up to four hours per week, mainly working from home. Full training will be given. The rate of pay will depend on experience but is likely to be in the range of £10.16 to £11.22 per hour.

If you are interested in applying or hearing more, please contact Vicky Crowden, Parish Clerk, clerk@haslingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk  / 07495 435029.

Haslingfield Spring Clean – Sunday 7th April – Reminder

The weather is looking good – a perfect day to help out with Haslingfield Spring Clean

As well as litter picking, we plan to ‘clean up’ certain areas within the village, e.g. the playground. Teams will be provided with gloves, litter-pickers and bin-bags (supplied by SCDC), a few hi-vis waistcoats will also be available. Just come along to the Village Hall between 9.30 am to 11 am or 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you, even if it’s just for half an hour.
Jenny Jullien                                            4 April 2019