Representing the residents of Cantley with Branton Parish

Parish Councillor Vacancy

We currently have a Parish Councillor Vacancy.  Here is the advertisement for the role.   Anyone interested is to express an interest (in writing) to the Clerk - either via email to cwbpc@outlook.com or by post to Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton, DN3 3PF.  They must not be disqualified under legislation from standing as a Councilor and meet one of the following:

- the applicant's name appears on the current Register of Electors for the Parish, or  

- the applicant has during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date occupied as owner or tenant of land or other premises in the Parish, or

- the applicant’s only place of work during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date is within the Parish, or

- the applicant has during the whole of the last 12 months resided in that Parish or within 4.8 kilometres of it. 

Next Parish Council Meeting

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 6pm at Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms, Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3PF.   The Agenda will be available here approximately one week prior to the meeting, in readiness for the November meeting.  October's Draft Minutes are available here, prior to approval at the November meeting.   The Agenda for the November meeting will also be published on the notice boards and Facebook page.  A schedule of dates for future Parish Council meeting dates and times can be found here.  Please peruse the guidance notes relating to public participation. 

Annual Parish Meeting

The Annual Parish Meeting was held on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 6pm at Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms, Kilham Hall, Kilham Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3PF.  The minutes of the meeting will be published here in due course and will be able to be found under the Minutes section of the website along with the Chairman's Report.  The 2025 Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 6pm at Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms.  The Agenda and Chairman's Report for this meeting will be available approximately one week beofre the meeting and will also be found on the Parish Council Notice Boards.   Please see guidance notes relating to the difference between the Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Parish Council for information.

Police Drop In Sessions

A number of Drop In sessions have been booked between September 2024 and July 2025.  The sessions alternate between daytime sessions (held at the Cafe within Branton Garden Cenre, Doncaster Road, Branton) and evening sessions (held at Kilham Hall Meeting Rooms, Kilham Hall, Branton).  Daytime sessions run between 10am and 11am and evening sessions between 6pm and 7pm.  A full list of dates can be found here or on the Parish Council Notice Boards.

MUGA - Multi Use Games Area

After many years of planning, the time has finally come for the construction of the new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).  The works are scheduled to begin on 4th November 2024 and are expected to continue for approximately 6 weeks.

While every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the park, gym equipment and field, you may experience:
- noise due to heavy machinery and equipment
- additional traffic/deliveries
- limited parking availability.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience these disruptions may cause.  Rest assured, we are working closely with contractors and CDC to ensure that these works are completed as efficiently and quickly as possible.

The Contractors will return to the site in Spring 2025 to assist the coloured court markings (as the weather needs to be a certain temperature before this can be done).  This will mean the MUGA will have to close for a week in the Spring to allow this work. 

Regular updates on the progress of the works will be provided via this Facebook page.   Should you have any concerns or specific questions, please contact the Clerk on 07761 525584 or email cwbpc@outlook.com.   

Volunteering Roles within the Community

Do you want to help your community but are unsure how to?   Cantley with Branton Parish Council are looking for volunteers for a few areas of their work and would like your help.  Please see the attached poster for further details.

Slow Ways Highways

Slow Ways Highways are creating a network of walking routes that connect all of Britain’s towns, cities and national parks.  Boosting walking and wheeling is a great resource to help with health and wellbeing, connecting people and communities, active travel, accessing nature, happiness and joy.  To find out more visit the Slow Ways website.

Community Conversation Points

Community Conversation Points are based at convenient locations throughout Doncaster.  At the hubs the Team will support you to make plans that promote your wellbeing and to help you remain independent for as long as possible.  Join one of the Community Conversation Points for a face to face chat about community, finances, physical and mental health, help at home and carers.  Details of the local Points can be found here.

Kilham Hall Car Park Update

It has been agreed that the car park will remain open for park users, however when the hall is in use it will be for the hirers use (and their guests) only.  The car park will open from 9am until 6pm each day, 7 days per week April to October and 9am to 4pm, 7 days per week November to March.  This situation will be reviewed at each parish council meeting. 

We ask that you please take care when manoeuvring around the car park and drive at a maximum speed of 5mph. Users are asked to vacate the car park by the relevant closing time to allow for the gates to be locked.

Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Photographs of Example