North West in Bloom Wesham Judging

On Tuesday 21st July, Wesham was visited by the Judges of the North West in Bloom organisation. They were escorted through Wesham by the Chairman of Wesham Community Pride Trust, Cllr Alan Clayton and Secretary John Westmoreland.
At the start of the tour each Judge was given a 'Handbook' indicating the work that has been put in by the group throughout the year. The Handbook can be viewed by clicking here.

Medlar-with-Wesham's Civic Sunday

Medlar-with-Weshams newly installed Mayor, Cllr Linda Nulty attended Civic Sunday at Christ Church Wesham on Sunday 21st June. The Mayor, escorted by her Consort, Mr Richard Nulty was accompanied by Town Council members, the Mayor and Mayoress of Kirkham, LCC Cllr Liz Oades and civic dignitaries, together with the Rose Queens of St Joseph's and Christ Church. Representatives from the Scouts, Guides, Brownies and Beavers formed a guard of honour at the Church entrance together with many members of the public. The service was officiated by Rev Alan Leeson.

Wesham Operation Cleansweep

The Wesham Operation Cleansweep Team .........

Willing volunteers turned out on Sunday morning for the 'Operation Cleansweep' event. The morning was a great success with many bags of litter being filled leaving Wesham looking spick and span. The team consisted of Police and Fire service members, Wesham Community Pride Trust members and a special mention must be made to the young people who gave up their Sunday morning to help. Our thanks also to Bryan Ward at Fylde Borough Council who arranged for the tools to fulfil the tasks.
We also took part in the 'Big Tidy Up' The web site can be viewed by clicking here

Lancashire County Council Election Result

Fylde East Independant County Councillor Liz Oades has retained her seat at Lancashire County Council defeating Conservative Candidate Simon Renwick and Labour Candidate Dennis Davenport.

Installation of Mayor of Medlar-with-Wesham 2009/10

The new Mayor for Medlar-with-Wesham was installed at the meeting held on 19th May. The outgoing Mayor, Cllr Michael Devaney handed over the chain of office to the new Mayor Cllr Linda Nulty. In proposing Cllr Nulty, Cllr Devaney added that he was certain that she would fulfil her duties in an exemplary way and reflected on the work she has done for the Town for very many years both at the Town Council and the Borough Council. The proposition was seconded by Cllr Geoff Dixon. Cllr Nulty paid tribute to the retiring Mayor and Mayoress, Mrs Caroline Devaney, adding that she felt that they had been excellent ambassadors for the Town during their year of office. Cllr Devaney was presented with a 'Past Mayors Badge'.
The Mayor then proposed Cllr Alan Clayton to be Deputy Mayor which was seconded by Cllr David Ogden.

Wesham Operation Cleansweep 2009

Wesham Community Pride Trust in partnership with Fylde Borough Council and our local Police Officers are planning our annual Operation Cleansweep. For details see also 'The big Tidy Up' campaign. (Click here for details)

Please come along (to Wesham Community Centre) and help on Sunday June 7th at 10.00am !!

Mowbreck Lane Development Wesham Town Council Notice of Objection

Medlar-with-Wesham Town Council have prepared a document to Object to the proposed Planning Application for 264 houses on the land to the North of Mowbreck Lane, submitted by Metacre Ltd. The document, which can be viewed by clicking here, is currently being distributed to all Development Control Committee members and Officers in readiness for the planning meeting where the application will be accepted or rejected.

There is overwhelming objection from the residents to the proposal. In addition to the Town Council's submission, a further submission has been made by the Wesham Action Group, which can be viewed by clicking here.

WAG are also having an 'Bake a Cake' and Balloon Race event to raise funds for their campaign. The event will be at the 'Lane Ends' Wesham on Sunday May 24th at 3.00pm.
For details click here

Wesham Bowling Green Now Open

For additional information also visit the Wesham Community Site Bowling Club Page click here

Come and Join the Celebration March !

KIRKHAM BATHS IS SAVED
THE COMMUNITY HAS SPOKEN, NOW COME ALONG AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE LONG TERM FUTURE OF THE POOL. JOIN A CELEBRATORY MARCH FROM KIRKHAM MARKET SQUARE TO KIRKHAM BATHS, ON SATURDAY, 28TH MARCH, AT 10.00.A.M.
WE HOPE TO SEE ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO MARCHED LAST YEAR, WELCOME TO ALL.

THE RURAL SPLASH GROUP WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR RURAL COMMUNITY FOR THEIR SUPPORT, WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE BATHS STAFF FOR THEIR WORK AND LOYALTY THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME

Mayor Elect Nomination 2009/10

At the recent Wesham Town Council meeting, held on Tuesday 17th March 2009, Cllr Mrs Linda Nulty was unanimously voted to be the Mayor of Medlar-with-Wesham for 2009/2010. Cllr Alan Clayton was elected as Deputy Mayor. The hand over from the current Mayor , Cllr Michael Devaney will be at the annual 'Mayoral Installation' meeting on May 19th.
The annual Parish Meeting for all Medlar-with-Wesham Residents will be at 7 pm on Tuesday April 21st followed by the normal Town Council meeting at 7.30pm.