Charity and Co have run the concerts, in partnership with the Town Council, for many years, and we are extremely grateful to them for all their hard work.
 
Charity and Co have organised the bands, hosted the events and provided the refreshments. The Town Council provides insurance, speakers, staff to put out and put away chairs, the Portaloo, and applies and pays for the events licence from Westmorland and Furness Council.
 
Since last year’s concerts, there has been a change in plan, as Westmorland and Furness Council have made it clear that, following a reported near miss with a vehicle in the Gardens last summer, parking in the Park Road Gardens is now absolutely prohibited.
 
Westmorland and Furness Council and Grange Town Council must put the safety of the public, volunteers, and staff as the top priority.
 
Westmorland is installing a bollard to prevent parking, and since this news, Charity and Co have been in discussion with the Town Council about how to continue running the concerts without being able to park in the Gardens.
 
It has become clear that it would be too difficult for Charity and Co to run the whole event if they cannot park in the park itself.
 
Running the Band Concerts is a very physically demanding job which members of Charity and Co were finding increasingly challenging.
 
The Town Council is working on a rescue package to take over the organisation of this summer season and had hoped that Charity and Co would continue to do the teas and coffees and, as always, give the money they raised to their normal charities.
 
Sadly, Charity and Co have on reflection decided that they need to withdraw totally from the event. This was their decision, which the Town Council is sorry to hear but completely understands.
 
Running sixteen outdoor concerts over the summer is a huge undertaking for anyone.
 
This year the Town Council hopes to run a shorter season of concerts, which will be a reduction on the previous season, but with the short notice is a realistic and affordable solution.
 
Although providing the concerts will be a cost to the Council Taxpayers of Grange, Councillors believe that the benefit to the Town makes this a price worth paying.
 
Charity and Co continue to provide their services at many other events in the area, including at the Victoria Hall, and we are sure will continue to raise money for charity for many years to come. 

There is a casual vacancy on the Town Council caused by the resignation of Cllr. Claire Logan. This means that there are now two vacancies. Anyone interested in being co-opted is welcome to contact the Chairman or Clerk to find out more about what is involved.
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The Victoria Hall is Grange’s vibrant community venue, used for lots of different activities and events, during the day and evenings.
We are looking for a well-organised administrator to join our friendly team and work with us to run the hall.
 
£30,559 (SCP LC2 18-23) pro rata for 24 hours pw
 
Prospective candidates are encouraged to get in touch with the Hall Manager before applying. Contact Sarah on (015395) 32375 or
[email protected]
 
Deadline for applications – midday, 20 January 2025
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Grange Town Council seeks a reliable, friendly person to join our team as Hall Cleaner, helping us take care of the Victoria Hall.
Part-time, 9 hours per week, flexible, job share considered.
The role is graded at Local Government SCP 13-17, starting on SCP 14, currently £14.84 per hour.
 
Get in touch with Sarah, the Hall Manager, for an informal chat on 015395 32375 or email
[email protected]
 
Deadline for applications 25 November 2024
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The Victoria Hall is Grange's Community Hall, used by lots of people for a wide range of events and activities.
We are looking for friendly people to join our Hall team and help us run the Hall. 

Download the job advert, role description and an application form below.

​Do get in touch for an informal chat to find out more - contact Sarah on [email protected] or phone 015395 32375
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​Other Roles at the Vic Hall
We are also looking for casual staff to help us set up for events and set out chairs and tables, and also staff to help with small maintenance jobs at the Hall. If you are interested in these roles, we’d love to hear from you.

TOWN COUNCIL OF GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
NORTH WARD OF THE PARISH*
 
VACANCY FOR A TOWN COUNCILLOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SECTION 87(2))
THE LOCAL ELECTIONS (PARISHES AND COMMUNITIES) (ENGLAND AND WALES) RULES 2006 (RULE 5)
  
(1)        There is a vacancy on the above-mentioned Council caused by the resignation of Cllr. Alan Speight
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
               (This reason must include the name of the relevant councillor)
 
(2)        A by-election to fill the vacancy must be held if, within 14 days from the date of the publishing of this Notice, ten electors for the Parish (Ward)* give notice, in writing, to the Returning Officer of their request for an election.
 
(3)        The Returning Officer for Parish Elections is Sam Plum, Returning Officer, Westmorland and Furness Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria  LA9 4UQ.
 
(4)        If no such notice is given, the Parish/Town Council must fill the vacancy by co-option as soon as practicable after the expiry of the period of 14 days referred to at Paragraph (2) above.
 
 
Dated …………12 August 2024…………………………………………….
 
 
 
Signed ………………………………………………………
            Parish/Town Clerk
 
 
 
Address of Parish/Town Clerk ………
 
Council Offices, Victoria Hall, Main St, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6DP
…………………………………………………………………..
 
Tel/mobile no. ………015395 32375
 
 
* Delete reference to “Ward” in those cases where the Parish is not warded.
 

 
NOTES

1. This form is for use where a vacancy occurs six months or more before the fourth day after the day of the next ordinary election.
2. In computing any period of time for the purposes of this notice a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning, shall be disregarded.

GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
 
Are you passionate about our Community?
Are you interested in what happens here?
If you have answered ‘Yes’ to the above, have you considered being a Town Councillor?
 
The Town Council has a casual vacancy for a Town Councillor and seeks to co-opt. 
 
This is an unpaid role.  For an informal chat and find out more, contact the Clerk on [email protected]
 

Everyone is welcome to get involved with Remembrance in Grange.
The Royal British Legion, St Paul’s Parish Church in collaboration with Churches Together and Grange Town Council invite you to attend to remember service personnel, service animals and civilians who have died in wars, and those still experiencing conflict.
You are welcome to attend any, or all, of the following:
 
Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2023
The Remembrance Day Service, including one minute’s silence will be held at 11am on Saturday 11 November 2023 at the War Memorial in the Ornamental Gardens.
 
Remembrance Sunday, 12 November 2023
At 2pm, the Civic Service of Remembrance will be held at St Paul’s Parish Church. This will be followed by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in the Ornamental Gardens.
Although the usual parade won’t take place because the police are unable to close the road, Flookburgh Band will still be performing.
Everyone is asked to make their own way from the Church to the Ornamental Gardens, where Flookburgh Band will be playing.
The Act of Remembrance will then start at 3.30pm.
Afterwards, all are welcome to come for refreshments at the Victoria Hall, Main Street, LA11 6DP.
We look forward to seeing you there.

The Music in the Park season starts in June 2023 with a rousing opening concert by Flookburgh Band. Join us for an exciting season of bands. Click here for full list. 

The May 2023 Town Council Election was uncontested. This means that fewer candidates stepped forward for election than there are seats on the Council. It also means that no polling will take place on 4 May this year. There will be seven Town Councillors from May 2023. There are two vacancies for co-option if any member of the community wishes to join the Council. For more information see Westmorland and Furness Council
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Elections will take place for the Town Council on Thursday 4 May 2023. You have the chance to stand as a Town Councillor and get involved with your community and your town. For more information see   
Parish council elections in England | Electoral Commission

Grange-over-Sands Town Council is inviting expressions of interest from Contractors to tender for the Exchange of Services Contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the Recreation Ground on Grange Promenade commencing on 1 November 2022 for a period of two years.
 
To apply download the tender pack below.​
Queries to: [email protected]
 
Completed tenders must be submitted by:
Wednesday 28 September 2022, no later than 12:00 noon
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Staff Vacancy 
Casual Front of House, Caretaking and Tech Support Team Members
 
The Victoria Hall is Grange’s Community Hall, used by lots of people for different activities and events.
We are looking for friendly, reliable and flexible people, aged 18+, to help us run the Hall.
 
Please apply if you have any, or all, of the following abilities:

• Available early mornings, evenings and weekends (some early mornings at weekends too).
• Physical ability to safely lift and carry numbers of chairs, tables and platforms.
• Technical skills to assist with sound, lighting and projector set-ups.
• A welcoming, supportive manner, problem solving skills and able to act on your own initiative.

 
Good rates of pay.
Deadline for applications Monday 15 August 2022

Get in touch with Amanda for more details: phone (015395) 32375 or email [email protected]

Click here to download Job Description
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Click here to download Application Form

All of us are aware of the war unfolding in Ukraine and its impact on people's lives there, and here. Grange residents are always willing to support people in difficulty in our town and surrounding villages, and internationally. We are supporting Ukrainian people in a variety of humanitarian ways - doing what we can, when we can.

To date, there were quick collections of clothes, medicines, toiletries, children's items, sleeping bags and tents which were sent to central collection depots in the North West and taken to Ukraine. 

Churches Together held a vigil at the Millennium Peace Pavement in the Ornamental Gardens on 12/03/22 to share thoughts and prayers for people suffering in both Ukraine and Russia.

Coming up is a fundraising concert with the band Black Sheep on Monday 28/03/22 from 6pm - 9pm in the Victoria Hall, organised by local, Polish resident, Ania, whose family in Poland are directly involved in charities working across the border with Ukraine to assist refugee families in need. This free concert is to say thank you to all the people who have already donated, and is also part of her ongoing fundraising efforts. 

Please see our What's On page for more details. 

South Lakeland has an exciting Holiday Activity Programme aimed at all school-age children and young people (age 5 – 16).

Visit cumbria.gov.uk/holidays to search the range of activities available. Sessions will take place in venues across the region.

Bookings will work on a first-come-first served basis. Places are limited, so please book quickly.

Places are FREE for young people who receive benefits-related Free School Meals and eligible children in particular circumstances. All children who attend will also be provided with a meal.
Some places are exclusively for eligible young people, please contact the providing
organisation for more information.

Are you passionate about our Community?
Are you interested in what happens here?
If you have answered 'Yes' to the above, have you considered being a Town Councillor?

The Town Council has a casual vacancy for a Town Councillor and seeks to co-opt.

This is an unpaid role. For an informal chat and to find out more, contact the Town Clerk on [email protected] 
 

Did you know that from the 29th January 2022, there will be some changes to the Highway code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
Click on this link to find out more
www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022?utm_source=dvsa&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dvsa-direct
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The Mayor, councillors and staff would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who helped out when the community needed you after the devastation caused by Storm Arwen

Grange Fire Station is looking for new members to join the On-call Firefighter team.
Interested?  Come along and find out more on Wednesday 8th December from 16.30 - 20.00
Any queries or for more information, please contact Jonathan Hurst, On-call Support Crew Manager via 07887 717955 or [email protected]

We are very sorry to have to cancel this week's film PARASITE.
Everyone will be reimbursed and we hope to see you at our next film - NOMADLAND on Sunday 12 September.

Let us know what play equipment you would like to see on the Prom - here is the link to our: Survey  

The Town Council has a Casual Vacancy due to the resignation of Lyndon Howson.  You can get involved in your Community by joining the Town Council.  Get in touch if you would like to find out more - see below for details or email [email protected]