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Annual Town Meeting
WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY 2018
Whiston Town Hall (Old Colliery Road)
Commencing 7.30pm
Representatives have been invited from various departments of Knowsley Borough Council, Merseyside
Police and Knowsley Housing Trust
All electors who live in Whiston can attend the meeting and speak on any matters concerning the Township of Whiston.
Updates will also be given on subjects raised at previous Town Council Public Meetings.
Whiston Town Council Whiston Town Hall Old Colliery Road
Whiston Merseyside L35 3QX
Town Council Members earmark a budget for the
refurbishement of Mellors Pond Fishing Lake, Windy Arbor
Road, Whiston.
Whiston Town Council
Annual Report 2018
Serving the
Community of
Whiston
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Whiston Town Mayor 2017 –2018
Councillor Sandra Gaffney
I was honoured to be endorsed as the Town Mayor of Whiston for the
year 2016/2017, and then again for 2017/2018.
I have been supported throughout the year by my Consort, Councillor
Pauline Kelly.
We have had the pleasure of attending many community events
throughout the year. We have witnessed at first hand all the hard work
and dedication delivered by all the volunteers within our community.
As a Town Council we work in partnership with many local groups and
organisations ensuring that we can offer the very best for residents of
all ages by providing affordable, easily accessible facilities.
Why not call in to one of our three Centres to view the wide range of
activities that you may wish to become involved in ? Once again, on
behalf of my Consort and Myself, may I thank you for your continued
support.
Councillor Sandra Gaffney
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ROPERS BRIDGE, WHISTON.
This single span, arched masonry bridge, spans the former Liverpool and
Manchester Railway Line. It is aligned SW to NE at an angle to the rail track.
It supports a dual line carriageway, and a pedestrian footpath to the west
side, and to the approaches, to the east side only. Low parapet walls of
large sandstone blocks, with banded rustication adorn the external faces.
The bridge is one of the earliest bridges of the railway age, designed and
built by George Stephenson in c.1829, crossing what is widely regarded as
the earliest locomotive passenger line in the world. Despite some minor
stonework replacement, the bridge is well preserved and in good condition
with no evidence of widening.
Architectural interest is enhanced by the angled design and the
incorporation of rusticated stonework. The bridge has strong group value
with the nearby Skew Bridge, Rainhill and Railway Bridge, Huyton with
Roby, both listed at Grade II. Together the bridges form an important,
contemporary, and similarly designed group of angled bridges designed by
George Stephenson as significant representative elements of the Liverpool
& Manchester Railway Line, and the early development of the British railway
network.
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WHISTON JUNIORS FOOTBALL
CLUB, WINDY ARBOR ROAD,
WHISTON.
Whiston Juniors Football Club offers football for children of all ages, boys
and girls. Each week friendly and league matches are played. During the
winter months the club uses the multi-use games area for training it’s Mem-
bers.
The Management Committee at the club is continuing to raise funds, which
will go towards improving the facilities for the young people.
If you would like to be involved, why not just go along on a Saturday morn-
ing and join in ?
Volunteers are always welcome:
For further information please contact Frank Garton:07969525883
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Facing the Challenge
Due to a large reduction to the annual grant that the Town Council re-
ceives from the Borough Council, this past financial year has been an
extremely challenging one for the Town Council.
Town Council Members have had to take some difficult decisions
about how the budget could be managed without cuts to our hard
working staff, or a reduction in our services to you, the residents of
Whiston. I am happy to inform you that as a result of these decisions,
and our past financial prudence, we are in a position to continue to
provide the services that you deserve.
The coming months should see the start of development on the Hals-
nead Garden Village site, with planning permission submitted for ap-
proximately 200 homes.
Knowsley Borough Council is planning to sell off 10% of its parks and
green spaces in order to fund an independent trust which will take
over their future management. I am pleased to reveal that none of
Whiston’s parks or green spaces have to date been earmarked for
sale.
A Community Governance Review is currently underway. Knowsley
Borough Council is proposing to reduce the current four wards of
Whiston down to two, which would also see a reduction in Town
Council Membership from fourteen to twelve. These Members give
their time on a voluntary basis and do not receive an allowance. I
would urge all our residents to get involved with this review, either by
calling in at the One Stop Shop, or by going online at
www.knowsley.gov.uk/(consultation section).
On a personal note, may I take this opportunity to thank all my staff for
their hard work and their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure the
best possible service to the residents of Whiston.
Sandra Mayers
Town Clerk
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Whiston Town Council would like to know who you think is a suitable
candidate to receive the next Citizen of Whiston Award. The award is
given as part of the Christmas celebration, so nominations must be
received by the 1st November 2018. You can visit our website at
www.whiston-tc.gov.uk and download a nomination form, or call into
the Town Council Office at; Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road,
Whiston.
All nominations are confidential; any candidate put forward must have
contributed their time for the benefit of the residents of Whiston on a
voluntary basis.
If you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact;
Sandra Mayers at the Town Council Office on 0151 430 7200.
Citizen of the year 2018
Ashton’s Charity is a charitable organisation set up to help those in need within
the Whiston area.
A Committee of five Trustees meet to consider applications for assistance on an
individual basis.
Please contact Sandra Mayers, Town Clerk.
All information received is completely confidential.
You, as a resident of Whiston may apply for financial assistance towards health,
education, or general support.
If you think you or anyone else could benefit from this charity, please apply in
writing to;
Town Clerk,
Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston. Merseyside. L35 3QX.
ASHTON’S CHARITY
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Supporting our Community Groups
Whiston Town Council support local groups with both administrative
and financial assistance.
Each year Members consider applications for financial assistance
and the undermentioned groups have benefited during 2017/2018.
George Howard Centre-Christmas Lunch £150.00
Robert Foulkes Centre –Christmas Lunch £150.00
Pensioners Club– Day trip £150.00
Whiston Taekwando—Equipment £150.00
Whiston Bingo—cost for travel £250.00
Memory Lane—room hire £180.00
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Refurbishment of Fishing Lake, Mellors Pond, Windy Arbor Road,
Whiston. Calling all keen fishermen, if you would like to become in-
volved in the clean-up and maintenance of this fabulous fishing lake
please contact Sandra Mayers-Town Clerk 0151-430-7200.
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Meetings attended Whiston Delph Ward
Councillor M Delaney 29 Cherrytree Close 430 6591 12 of 12
** Councillor G Flatley 10 Beech Meadows 07557849406 4 of 12
Councillor G Gaffney 16 Castlewell 426 3871 12 of 12
Whiston Tushingham Ward
Councillor J Gaffney 8 Brook Street 431 1610 12 of 12
Councillor M Kayes 5 Time Park 493 1151 8 of 12
Councillor P Kelly 34 Bishop Drive 426 7788 12 of 12
Whiston Whitestone Ward
**Councillor T Byron 41 Willis Lane 208 3281 11 of 12
Councillor A Caton 17 Halton Hey 430 9176 6 of 12
Councillor F Caton 17 Halton Hey 430 9176 7 of 12
Councillor R Davis 24 Windy Arbor Close 292 0430 8 of 12
**Councillor A Newman 20 Martock 292 4884 5 of 12
**)*Councillor D Williams 25 Halsnead Avenue 07779974032 4 of 12
Whiston Royal Oak
Councillor R Gaffney 103 Haslemere 426 4883 12 of 12
Councillor S Gaffney 10 Braemar Close 430 9194 12 of 12
Residents of Whiston have been served by 14 Councillors since they were elected
for a four year term in May 2015. These Councillors give their time freely on a
voluntary basis.
You will see detailed below the Councillors for each ward and also the number of
Town Council Meetings they have attended from January to December 2017
(inclusive).
See below
(*) Extended leave of absence
(**) As well as serving as your local Councillors some of our Members also serve as
Borough Councillors.
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Whiston Town Council Finances
2017—2018
The Town Council’s accounts are prepared each year by the Town Clerk. These
accounts are then audited by appointed internal and external auditors.
A summary of the
unaudited accounts for
2017/2018 have been
produced for residents
information.
Residents can obtain a
copy of these accounts
and inspect audited
accounts from previous
years at:-
Whiston Town Council
Town Council Office
Whiston Town Hall
Old Colliery Road
Whiston
Calculation of Income 2017/2018
B/fwd 2016/2017 £ 296,255.04
Precept £ 244,576.27
Insurance Com/Claim/Refunds £ 1,166.00
Whiston Town Hall £ 35,434.94
George Howard Centre £ 26,746.33
Robert Foulkes Centre £ 6,820.75
MUGA/Open Space £ 4,080.00
Interest £ 2,290.64
V.A.T. Repayment £ 10,565.21
F.I.T./Solar Panels £ 1,424.70
£ 629,359.88
Calculation of Expenditure 2017/2018
Administration £ 21,749.86
Whiston Town Hall £ 27,479.92
George Howard Centre £ 23,791.52
Robert Foulkes Centre £ 7,930.71
Muga/Open Space £ 19,685.76
Publicity £ 217.00
Repairs/maintenance £ 7,765.00
S137 Payment £ 450.00
Salaries/Wages £ 199,579.77
V.A.T. Input £ 9,642.23
C/fwd to 2018/2019 £ 311,068.11
£ 629,359.88
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Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston.
This is the Town Council’s
largest building and is home to
the Town Council Offices.
The building is regularly in use
by local groups and residents for
various activities and meetings.
The Council Chamber is
available for hire at a rate of £15
per hour, and holds upto 22
people; refreshments are also
provided for meetings at a
competitive rate of £1.25 per head.
At weekends you will often find the facility being used as a function
room for someone’s special occasion, or group event.
Robert Foulkes Centre, Brook Street, Whiston.
This is the smallest of the Council’s facilities, and is used by local
groups on a weekly basis. The Facing Life and Pain group meet each
week on a Monday and Thursday 9.30-12 noon. There is also a
dance class and a new group called Memory Lane, who meet on a
Tuesday 1.pm-4.30pm.
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George Howard Centre, Lickers Lane, Whiston.
The George Howard Centre, although not as big as the Town Hall, is
a hub of activity. This facility is used in the main by Evolve Mersey-
side. Week nights see the facilities being used by local groups and
classes, with occasional weekend children’s parties.
Foxshaw Close, Play Area
This facility has play equipment suitable for young children, and
benefits from a natural play area. This is managed by the Town
Council.
Below: Whiston Town Hall, Gar-
den area, open to the public.