Joan performs thehonours by cuttingribbon on new seat

Long-serving Westfield councillor Joan Downing cut the ribbon on a new bench which was presented by the Parish Council for public use.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Oct 2014, 08:46 BST
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The bench bears an inscription to mark Joan’s forty years as a Westfield Parish Councillor.

Fellow Councillors and members of the public attended, and a speech of thanks was made by the Parish Council chairman James Woodhead.

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The date coincided with the 30th anniversary of the opening of the community hall for which Joan is a life-time president, a role that recognises the work she did to raise the money for the hall and the support she gives to activities held there.

John Barnett, chairman of the community association also thanked Joan.

Westfield has 11 councillors who are elected every four years. Councillors are unpaid but have the services of a part-time Clerk. The Council meets in public at 7pm usually on the first Wednesday of every month.

The Community Hall and Dining Room in Westfield are available for parties, sport, sales, shows and meetings. To book contact the Hall ManagerRachel Pritchard on 01424 754446 or mobile 07866 894397( 8am to 8pm).

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