WELCOME TO BILBROUGH
Here on the Bilbrough Hub, you'll find information about all our amenities, upcoming village events, and the latest updates from the Parish Council.
At Bilbrough's heart is our much-loved Village Hall, which provides a great space and facilities - including a brand new kitchen! - for a wide range of functions, from private parties and social events to formal meetings and fitness classes. Check out the facilities here.
Available for hire all year round, you can now book the hall online - simply follow the instructions on our booking calendar.
*Please note that the web address www.bilbroughvillagehall.co.uk is no longer in use.*
Annual Village Meeting / Parish Council AGM
Tuesday 13 May, Village Hall, 7pm
Please note that this will be the AGM of the Parish Council and will be preceded by the Annual Village Meeting at 7pm. All welcome.
The last PC meeting was held on 11 March. Click here to view the minutes.
Please note that this will be the AGM of the Parish Council and will be preceded by the Annual Village Meeting at 7pm. All welcome.
The last PC meeting was held on 11 March. Click here to view the minutes.
VILLAGE NEWS AND EVENTS
Prize Draw 2025: Round 1 Winners
The first round of this year's Village Hall prize draw was held at the monthly coffee morning on April 2, and the winners are:
£50 - #63 - Suzanne Barker
£30 - #17 - Steve & Jane Randall
£30 - #48 - Eilidh Reynolds
£30 - #55 - Al & Nicola Fox
£30 - #40 - John & Ann Lunham
Congratulations to all! Visit our Prize Draw page for more details and how to enter.
£30 - #17 - Steve & Jane Randall
£30 - #48 - Eilidh Reynolds
£30 - #55 - Al & Nicola Fox
£30 - #40 - John & Ann Lunham
Congratulations to all! Visit our Prize Draw page for more details and how to enter.
THREE HARES PLANNING APPEAL REFUSED!
Great news - we still have a pub (at least technically!). The government's Planning Inspectorate has dismissed the Wellington Pub Company's appeal for changing the site's use from pub to residential accommodation. Ultimately, they failed to demonstrate that the site is inviable as a (pub) business under their leasehold terms.
What the Pub Company do next is entirely up to them, but for all the friends of the Three Hares - and especially those who took the time to object and comment on the application - this is the best outcome we could have hoped for. Of course it's far from the end of the story, but it's heartening to know that the pub survives another day.
You can read the Planning Inspectorate's decision in full here.
Click here to see coverage in the York Press (1 May 2025)
PARISH COUNCIL UPDATES
Join the PC!
With two members of the Parish Council recently stepping down, we are now seeking new representatives to ensure that the best interests of our community continue to be served. We liaise with the County Council and other local services on matters ranging from planning and traffic to the upkeep of the playing field and the staging of community events. While much of this work is behind-the-scenes, it is absolutely crucial for the well-being and integrity of our village and the surrounding area. Essentially, our aim is to keep Bilbrough beautiful!
If you are interested in joining the PC, please email us at clerkbilbroughcouncil@gmail.com or simply come along to any PC meeting.