ABOUT US :
The Barford Residents' Association - BRA for short
- has been in existence since 1978. We cover the whole
of Barford parish stretching out to Sandy Way, Ryland
Road and Hareway Lane.
Our aims
We exist to maintain and improve our local environment and to help create a sense of community in our village and local area.
BRA seeks to protect your interests as local residents. We consider any issue, big or small. However with our current limited resources of manpower and finances, we do have to scrutinise carefully what we can take on. Nevertheless, we shall lend our facilities to support anybody who wants to pursue an issue for the benefit of Barford village, which is in keeping with our guidelines and constitution.
Sometimes there are conflicting interests, which the Association tries to reconcile. If we cannot, we seek to present the issues without bias.
We are not a political body and have no political affiliations. But over the years we have established, and will continue to maintain, strong links with our local elected councillors.
The Association also has valuable contacts with Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council officers dealing with planning and traffic, the Police and local transport services.
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Our successes
We have had many successes over the years. These include:
Provision of a cycle path bridge over the M40
Preventing a Motorway link directly into Barford via Debden Hollow
Turning down a proposal to create a gravel extraction plant adjoining Wasperton Lane
Agreement by the Government and Warwick County Council to build a Bypass
Working with the JPC, we aim to protect your interests at public inquiries and help challenge unsuitable planning applications.
All residents of Barford automatically become members of the Association and receive newsletters with local news and information about forthcoming meetings.
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Events
Occasionally, we will hold various social events such as Cheese and Wine parties. Often though it is to support a campaign by having a fundraising activity.
We also hold a committee meeting every three months in the village hall.
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BRA Constitution
Below is a copy of the Constitution:
The group is called the Barford Residents' Association
The aim of this Association is to conserve the village and its environment and the rural character of the area and to represent the interests of the residents in these and related matters
All residents of Barford and the adjacent area shall be eligible for membership of the Group and will be informed about the Association's activities from time to time
The Association will advise the authorities of its official existence so that it can consult and be consulted on any matter likely to affect the area and will seek to liaise with similar local or national organisations
The Association shall have the power to raise funds, if and when it may be deemed necessary and will hold a general meeting at least once a year to deal with any relevant business
The Association shall have a Management Committee which will be elected by a general meeting of the group and this Committee will normally consist of ten members from which it will elect a Chairman and other officers as required
The Committee shall have the power to co-opt any person whom it considers could make a beneficial contribution to the group and may form appropriate sub-committees
The Committee will normally meet quarterly, or more frequently, if required and not less than twice yearly
The Constitution may only be amended at a general meeting of the group, such meeting to be called with due notice normally two weeks.
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BRA Committee
The Association is run by volunteers, we are non-party political, and receive no public funding. Our Committee includes members with experience of dealing with a variety of local problems, both small and large.
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Chair |
Nick Ellis |
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Vice Chair |
Vacant |
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Treasurer |
Alan Roberts |
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Secretary |
Michael Lyon |
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We meet every three months in the Memorial Hall and you can find details here on the web site or on the notice boards by the Village Hall and Post Office.
We also hold our AGM in the Hall.
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BRA - working for you, working with you
It is important that we build up a larger number of active members, particularly when attending meetings and supporting events.
The greater the support we have, the more weight our views will carry and the more effective we can be in achieving our aims.
So come and meet us, join us at a committee meeting, you do not have to participate if you do not want to, but hear what we discuss at our meetings.
If you wish, you are welcome to contact one of our committee members for an informal chat, or even us if you prefer.
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