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Hours: 16 – 20 hours per week

Salary: £12,554 - £15,693 (£29,033 pro rata £15.09ph) plus travel allowance

Pension: Excellent employer pension contribution (Smart Pension)

Annual Leave: 26 days per annum plus Bank Holidays

Location: Parish Council Office, 295 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common CV7 7EL

Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 11th May

This isn’t your average admin role — it spans a variety of areas including the management of a large cemetery and two parks, with fresh challenges every day. This role offers the opportunity to work in a welcoming, centrally located office, supported by a dedicated clerk and a friendly and approachable council. Together, they’re genuinely committed to making things better for residents - they don’t just talk about change, they care enough to make it happen.

For a job description, or informal chat regarding the role please contact the Clerk, Tracey Carpenter by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling the office on 01676 535679

Closing date midnight 11th May 2025

All welcome, come and join us! You will see Santa, hear the school choirs, receive free refreshments and see the Christmas lights!

Starting at 4:00pm, click poster for full details

Earlier this month, Solihull Council held the annual Civic Honours Awards, celebrating the local people and community groups that go above and beyond to make a real positive difference in Solihull.

Visit the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/friendsofwillowpark

Welcome to Frog Lane Country Trail. This trail was opened to the community in 2024. Along the footpath there are native hedgerows, natural ponds, a meandering stream, trees and woodland. This trail is a wonderful space for us all to get in touch with nature.

Click here to open the Frog Lane Country Trail map

 VACANCY FOR TWO COUNCILLORS

There two vacancies on Balsall Parish Council.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COUNCILLOR FOR YOUR PARISH COUNCIL?

If you are interested in joining the council to represent local views and take decisions affecting the community, please consider joining the council.

For more information and application forms contact the Clerk: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you need help getting to a medical appointment or a wellbeing event and live in Balsall Common, Meriden or Berkswell (CV7 7.. postcodes) then give us a call.

All our drivers are volunteers, use their own cars and are fully DBS checked.

Journeys are charged at 45p per mile with a £3:00 admin fee.

Balsall parish Council agreed at its meeting on 13 April 2022 (item 10b) to use the top grass area in Willow Park for a community orchard. The proposal for a community orchard was supported by the Friends of Willow Park (FoWP).

This is a joint project of Balsall and Berkswell Parish Councils to develop a master plan to improve the centre of Balsall Common in conjunction with SMBC. For up to date information click on this web link https://www.berkswellsociety.org.uk/bcc

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