Council Office

The office is situated next to Grappenhall Community Centre on Bellhouse Lane, adjacent to the garden and seating area. The office is open 2 - 4.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

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Clerk to the Council

Janet Richards became Clerk to the Council in January 2008. She is employed 25 hours per week and works Monday to Thursday.  

Assistant Clerk

Susan Brooks has been with the Parish Council since October 2006. She is employed 22 hours per week and works Tuesday to Thursday.

Parish Warden

Dennis Hughes works 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, travelling around the Parish tidying, litter picking and reporting any problem areas to the Clerk.

The Parish Council also employs two caretakers for the local play areas on Euclid Avenue and Barley Road and a Gardener /Manager and Visitor Warden for Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden.

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The Parish Council owns and manages this Victorian Walled Garden in Grappenhall as a tranquil oasis and community resource. Regular events are now held there, click the link below for more details.

Find out more about the Walled Garden.

Warrington Borough Council provide information on their website regarding local bin collections. By entering your postcode you can access the 'In My Neighbourhood' page which gives information regarding bin collections and your nearest recycling site, post office, school, pharmacy along with many other useful services.

Click here to access the WBC website for information regarding bin collections and other useful services in your area.

Warrington Borough Council provide winter weather updates on schools, bin collections, transport, roads, Council services, emergency services and general support during severe weather conditions.

Click here to access the WBC website and view the information.

Click here to view tips on clearing snow and ice from pavements and public spaces.

The Thelwall Ferry across the Manchester Ship Canal runs every day (except Sunday morning) at the following times:

7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The ferry runs all year round and the cost is 11p per trip. Access is via Ferry Lane, Thelwall.

Warrington Borough Council have produced a document containing a ward map and statistical information relating to the local population, economic wellbeing, education and lifelong learning, health and social wellbeing, community safety, housing and households. Click here to view (this is a 9 page document).

Dear Residents,

Parish Councils are the first tier of local government. As the local voice of the community, Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council exists to provide services for the community and to protect and enhance both villages.

There are sixteen Parish Councillors, all unpaid, who devote their time and energy to the wellbeing of the local people and the local environment. These Councillors are elected every four years. They, and I, are always pleased to hear from you and to use the knowledge and experience of local people.

The Parish Council provides Playing Fields with children’s play equipment at Barley Road and Euclid Avenue, and also the Walled Garden and Village Green at Grappenhall Heys. It also supports youth and community centres.

The Parish Council spends just over £205,000 each year, of which £134,704, or £34.49 a year for each Band D household comes from Council Tax . The Parish Council employs 8 members of staff. 

On this website you'll find information about your Parish Councillors, community facilities, Police Community Support Officers, and grants to local organisations. We also keep a close watch on planning issues and comment on every planning application that affects the residents of our villages.

During my tenure as Chairman, I'll be working particularly hard to improve road safety as well as protecting and maintaining both of our beautiful and historic villages in line with the Grappenhall and Thelwall Village Design Statement which is available for downloading under 'Activities' on this website.

I trust that you'll find this website interesting.  Please tell us if you do, and also if you don’t!

Kind regards,

Chris Worsley

Chairman of the Council

During 2010/11 the Parish Council achieved the following:

• Redeveloped and regenerated Euclid Park with a “Natural Play” theme incorporating a new bound gravel path, new play equipment and new tree/bulb/hedge planting; 

• re-painted play equipment at Barley Road Park and installed a new Zig Zag Twister; 

• successfully achieved a Heritage Lottery Stage 1 pass for the regeneration of the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden and was awarded £33,700 to develop a detailed Stage 2 bid (approx. £800,000); 

• provided financial assistance to GYCA and The Quays Community Centres; 

• planted 10,000 bulbs within the parish (by Councillors, Staff and local residents); 

• planted wild flower areas within the parish; 

• purchased and installed a portable Bus Shelter Security System for the parish (CCTV); 

• improved the security provision at the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden (CCTV); 

• provided small grants to various community organisations to the value of £2175; 

• reviewed over 200 parish planning applications; 

• organised and funded a summer play scheme at the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden; 

• funded the 3 week summer play scheme at The Quays Community Centre; 

• purchased new community Christmas lights for Thelwall; 

• reported over 150 local issues to Warrington Borough Council i.e. graffiti, overhanging trees, grot spots, signage, etc; 

• took on 3 work placement students from local high schools; 

• provided over 75 residents with volunteering opportunities at the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden; 

• provided spring and winter hanging baskets at various parish locations; 

• provided representatives for various parish schools/committees; and 

• adopted the red telephone box in Thelwall.

During 2011/12 the Parish Council plan to implement the following:

• Work with Warrington Borough Council under the Look of the Borough Scheme to improve highways, gully cleansing and the local environment; 

• further improvements to Barley Road Park; 

• restoration of Thelwall War Memorial/Cenotaph; 

• submission of Stage 2 Heritage Lottery Application in August 2011; 

• redevelopment of Morris Brook Park Play Area; 

• road safety/traffic improvements to Grappenhall Village; 

• provide financial support for the 3 week summer play scheme in Thelwall and continue to run the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden Summer play scheme; 

• continue to financially support the GYCA and the Quays Community Centre;

• continue to provide grants to local community groups; 

• work closely with the PCSO’s to reduce crime within the parish;

• improve the provision for young people in the community; 

• continue to improve the village environment; and 

• always seek value for money in everything we do.

The full Council and the Planning Committee meet approximately once a month.  Other Committees meet periodically.  The public are welcome at all meetings.  See the calendar of meetings.

To see the latest Parish Council minutes please click here.

Our 16 Councillors are there to help and work with our residents.

Find out how to contact your local Councillor.

Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council

Council Office, Bellhouse Farm, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington WA4 2SG

Janet Richards, Clerk to the Council

Tel/Fax 01925 264918 (Monday to Thursday 2-4:30pm)

E-mail:  clerk@grappenhallandthelwallpc.org.uk

Website: www.grappenhallandthelwallpc.org.uk