Billingham Town Council

04/11/2026

A service of Remembrance at Port Clarence Cenotaph 1.30pm - Sunday 8th November 2026.

Billingham Town Council is working in partnership with the Royal British Legion to deliver the annual Remembrance Sunday Service.

Connecting The Clarences Project would like yo to join us afterwards for a hot drink and refreshments in the Community Centre.

03/11/2026

Community Hub to Remain at the Heart of Billingham Following Café Closure.

Billingham Town Council would like to inform residents that the café within the Community Hub in John Whitehead Park will close on Friday 6th November 2026.

While the café will no longer be operating, the Council is keen to reassure residents that the Community Hub itself will remain open and continue to serve as an important space for local people. A wide range of activities, support groups and community services will continue to be delivered from the hub, helping to bring people together, reduce isolation and support residents' wellbeing.

Pantry in the Park will also continue to operate from the hub, providing valuable support to local families and individuals.

The Council recognises the affection many residents have for the café and appreciates the role it has played in the life of the park. As the Council looks to the future of the building, its priority is to ensure the Community Hub continues to meet the needs of local people while delivering value for money for taxpayers.

To help shape that future, Billingham Town Council will soon launch a consultation with residents, community groups and local organisations to understand what they would like to see delivered from the Community Hub. The feedback received will help inform future plans and ensure the facility remains a thriving and sustainable community asset for years to come.

Cllr Helen Atkinson, Chairman of Billingham Town Council, said:

"We know many residents will be disappointed to hear that the café is closing. Like many people in Billingham, I've seen first-hand how important the Community Hub has become as a place where people can come together, make connections and access support when they need it.

"I want to reassure everyone that the hub is very much here to stay. Our activities, support groups and Pantry in the Park will continue, and we remain committed to making sure this space serves the needs of our community.

"Over the coming months, we'll be asking residents what they would like to see from the hub in the future. This is an opportunity for local people to help shape its next chapter. We want to listen, learn and work together to ensure the Community Hub continues to be a welcoming, valuable and vibrant asset for Billingham, while also ensuring we manage public funds responsibly."

Further information about the forthcoming consultation will be shared through the Council's website and social media channels in the coming weeks.

03/11/2026

🌺 **REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE – BILLINGHAM** 🌺
📅 **Sunday 8th November 2026**
🚨 **IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION** 🚨
Billingham Town Council is working in partnership with the Royal British Legion to deliver the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade at the Cenotaph on Station Road.
The parade will begin at the **Salutation Public House** and march to the Cenotaph, where a service will take place at **10:50am**.
🚧 **ROAD CLOSURES – 10AM TO 12 NOON**
To ensure the safety of residents, spectators and everyone taking part, temporary road closures will be in place between 10am and 12 noon on Sunday 8th November.
The closures will affect Station Road and adjoining access roads from the Salutation Pub up to Central Avenue.
The following roads and junctions will be affected:
🚧 South View / West Road junction
🚧 Churchend Close / West Road junction
🚧 Billingham Green access roads to West Road (2)
🚧 Chapel Road / West Road junction, including access to St Cuthbert’s Church
🚧 Chapel Road / Station Road junction
🚧 Parklands Avenue / Station Road junction
🚧 Bedale Avenue / Station Road junction
🚧 Car park access from the rear of Station Road shops onto Station Road
🚧 Access to Stockton Street and Upper Station Road shops
🚧 Station Road / Central Avenue junction (**Central Avenue will remain open**)
🚌 **BUS SERVICE DIVERSION**
Bus services that normally travel along Station Road will be diverted during the closures.
Traffic management will be provided by Quantum Traffic Management, with stewards in attendance.
🌺 **SAFETY & PUBLIC INFORMATION**
First aiders wearing clearly marked tabards will be present throughout the parade, alongside uniformed police, service personnel and parade stewards.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these temporary closures and thank residents, businesses and visitors for their patience and understanding.
📞 **CONTACT INFORMATION**
For enquiries before the event, please contact Billingham Town Council on:
☎️ **01642 551171**
For assistance on the day of the parade:
☎️ **07377 945911**
🗺️ **Please see the accompanying map showing the road closures and clearways.**
We look forward to coming together as a community to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.
🌺 **We Will Remember Them.** 🌺

02/11/2026

🌺 **REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE – BILLINGHAM** 🌺

📅 **Sunday 8th November 2026**

🚨 **IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION** 🚨

Billingham Town Council is working in partnership with the Royal British Legion to deliver the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade at the Cenotaph on Station Road.

The parade will begin at the **Salutation Public House** and march to the Cenotaph, where a service will take place at **10:50am**.

🚧 **ROAD CLOSURES – 10AM TO 12 NOON**

To ensure the safety of residents, spectators and everyone taking part, temporary road closures will be in place between 10am and 12 noon on Sunday 8th November.

The closures will affect Station Road and adjoining access roads from the Salutation Pub up to Central Avenue.

The following roads and junctions will be affected:

🚧 South View / West Road junction

🚧 Churchend Close / West Road junction

🚧 Billingham Green access roads to West Road (2)

🚧 Chapel Road / West Road junction, including access to St Cuthbert’s Church

🚧 Chapel Road / Station Road junction

🚧 Parklands Avenue / Station Road junction

🚧 Bedale Avenue / Station Road junction

🚧 Car park access from the rear of Station Road shops onto Station Road

🚧 Access to Stockton Street and Upper Station Road shops

🚧 Station Road / Central Avenue junction (**Central Avenue will remain open**)

🚌 **BUS SERVICE DIVERSION**

Bus services that normally travel along Station Road will be diverted during the closures.

Traffic management will be provided by Quantum Traffic Management, with stewards in attendance.

🌺 **SAFETY & PUBLIC INFORMATION**

First aiders wearing clearly marked tabards will be present throughout the parade, alongside uniformed police, service personnel and parade stewards.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these temporary closures and thank residents, businesses and visitors for their patience and understanding.

📞 **CONTACT INFORMATION**

For enquiries before the event, please contact Billingham Town Council on:

☎️ **01642 551171**

For assistance on the day of the parade:

☎️ **07377 945911**

🗺️ **Please see the accompanying map showing the road closures and clearways.**

We look forward to coming together as a community to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.

🌺 **We Will Remember Them.** 🌺

30/10/2026

🎃👻 Halloween at Cafe in the Park! 👻🎃

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our Halloween fun over the past few days! 🧡🕷️ We hope you all had a spooktacular time! 🎃

Some of our lucky visitors received a FREE raffle ticket for the chance to win a fabulous Halloween hamper, packed full of spooky treats for everyone to enjoy! 🍬🍫🎁

This afternoon, we had one of our lovely little customers help us pick the lucky winner! 🥰

🥁🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE... 🥁🥁

🎉 THE WINNING TICKET IS... 🎉

🎟️ PINK 381–385 🎟️

🎊 CONGRATULATIONS! 🎊

If you've got the winning ticket, please get in touch with us to claim your Halloween goodies! 🧡

Thank you again to everyone who came along and helped make Halloween at Cafe in the Park so special! We loved seeing you all! 🎃👻💕

John Whitehead Park Community Hub & Cafe

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

# 🎄 A Very Billingham Christmas at Billingham Library and Billingham Town Square 2026! 🎅✨

Get ready for some festive fun! 🎄🎁

Billingham Town Council is busy planning this year’s Christmas event, and we’re looking forward to bringing the community together for a magical afternoon packed with Christmas entertainment, festive activities and fun for all the family!

📍 **Billingham Library**

📅 **Saturday 28th November 2026**

⏰ **1.00pm – 5.15pm**

There’s plenty to look forward to throughout the afternoon, including live music and entertainment, a special visit from Santa, festive characters, arts and crafts, face painting, stalls, raffles, tombolas and much more!

🎠 **FREE FUNFAIR RIDES!** 🎠

We're delighted that **Turners Funfair** will be joining us, providing **FREE rides for the little ones** to enjoy! A little extra Christmas magic to make the afternoon even more special!

🎖️ **A SPECIAL GUEST!**

We're also looking forward to welcoming **the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees**, who will be joining us for our festive celebrations!

☕🍰 **FREE HOT DRINKS & CAKES!**

There will also be FREE hot drinks and cakes available, so you can warm up, enjoy a festive treat and soak up the wonderful Christmas atmosphere!

✨ **WHAT'S HAPPENING?** ✨

🎅 Santa Claus

🎶 Live music & entertainment

🎠 FREE rides from Turners Funfair

🎖️ A visit from the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees

🎨 Arts & crafts

😊 Face painting

🎁 Raffles & tombolas

🛍️ Festive stalls

☕ FREE hot drinks & cakes

🎭 Festive characters

🎄 Plus lots more to be announced!

We're still working hard behind the scenes to finalise the programme, with more entertainment, activities and festive surprises yet to be revealed!

Keep an eye on **Billingham Town Council's website and social media pages** as we announce more details and timings in the coming weeks.

❤️ **Come along, bring your family and friends, and join us as we celebrate the magic of Christmas together in Billingham!**

🎄🎅 **We can't wait to see you there!** 🎅🎄