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WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th July 2015
Present: John Walker, Nicky Ellis, Bob Holmes, Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Phil Gladwin, Liz Davidson, Rob Surface, Netty Knill-Jones, Robert Davidson, Andrew Ellis and 5 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Wardens Report – None received
Borough Councillors: Attempts will be made to repair and replace missing road and village signage with the help of CBC personnel as we are unable to get any action from ECC. Abberton and Langenhoe are replacing their play equipment and surfacing so the old is available and will be viewed by us for possible interest. A Casualty Reduction Team Officer is willing to attend a future meeting of ours which will be arranged. A CBC Planning Officer will also visit in due course to listen to the parish council’s views on the Local Plan and proposed sites.
Public-Have Your Say: The installation of speed survey strips was discussed at length and a request had been made for all three roads in Peldon, Lower, Church and St Ives to receive this speed assessment measure and enquiries will be made to this end. A request for litter picking bag hoops was repeated and will be chased up. ECC Highways will be contacted for an overgrown verge in Peldon.
Declarations of Interest – None
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields: Work at Moss Hay is on-going, the growth along the footpath has been cut back and quotes to resurface the footpath are being sought for which grants will be investigated for funding. The new zip wire will be tightened. Extra playground maintenance courses were considered not to be necessary.
2. Emergency Plan: Progress has been made and hopefully this will be completed for our next meeting.
3. Standing Orders and Code of Conduct: Up to date versions will be looked at from appropriate bodies with a view to adding our specific requirements.
4. Small Project Ideas: Peldon Borough Councillor fund could possibly be used to help fund Moss Hay footpath. Ideas for Salcott and the Wigs will be gathered.
5. Grass cutting: The cutting of the small area of grass in front of Peldon Church has become an issue therefore a rota of volunteers will be sought and our insurance looked into. The loose rubber on Moss Hay has been a problem for cutting the grass but Liz has managed a brilliant job for which we thanked her. The grass at Salcott meadow will be cut for the two events we have had requests for.
6. Operation of Speed Watch: No one further has come forward showing an interest in training to carry out this operation. We will answer an email we received about this.
7. Neighbourhood Watch Schemes: Having received a small interest enquires will be made as to the possibility of a scheme in this neighbourhood.
8. Salcott Flooding: Having now heard back from Environmental Agency with several emails including photos of ditches etc and their view on matters at their suggestion a meeting, to include Andrew will be arranged, at their offices to discuss matters further and inform them of what we consider to be their misinformation, a summary of the situation so far will be sent to Priti Patel.
9. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way: There had not been a meeting of this committee since last month but a site meeting at Lodge Lane, Peldon is to be arranged.
10. Actions and Reminders List – updated and taking note that we have not received a full answer to our letter to the Police Crime Commissioner for Essex about local crimes as yet and that the matter of crime will be brought up by our representative attending the Essex Rural Strategy Consultation Event later this month. Also we will make enquiries about the suitability of a clothes bank requested by Air Ambulance to help with funding the operation which is hugely expensive.
| Planning Applications: | |
| 151462 | Proposal: Cart lodge at The Anchorage, Lower Road, Peldon |
| Planning Decisions: | |
| 150726 (and 150727 Listed Building application) | Proposal: Demolition of existing greenhouse and construction of a single storey residential annexe at East Anglian Farm Rides, Moor Farm, Colchester Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 150927 | Proposal: Two dormer windows to first floor to improve internal daylight/ventilation bedroom environment at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve Conditional |
| 150866 | Proposal: Construction of a new B2 industrial building at Hosplant Ltd. Unit 1, St Ives Farm, St Ives Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 15111 | Proposal: Alteration of existing garage outbuildings to form 2 bed dwelling at Bucklands, Copt Hall Lane, Little Wigborough – Refuse |
Finances:
| 101836 | Peldon PCC – churchyard upkeep | £200.00 |
| 101837 | Salcott PCC – churchyard upkeep | £200.00 |
| 101838 | Great and Little Wigboroughs PCC – churchyards upkeep | £400.00 |
| 101839 | R S Pullen – July salary | £375.65 |
| 101840 | Peldon Village Hall – hire | £80.00 |
| 101841 | PKF Littlejohn LPP – external audit | £240.00 |
| 101842 | T Simmons – play insp, 2 x cuts, Salcott hedge, Moss Hay footpath | £170.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 8th Sept 2015 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall
PC Agenda 14th July 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th July 2015
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting
Zone Wardens Report
Borough and County Councillors
Public-Have Your Say
Declarations of Interest
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Progress on work completed and work ongoing including footpath quotes if any received, hedge work, etc. on Moss Hay
- Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?
2. Emergency Plan
- New information to update our plan noted
- Decision required: Are we happy with this version and do we consider that everything is included?
3. Standing Orders
- Updated as necessary to include statutory requirements
- Decision required: Is everyone in agreement with this final version for this moment in time?
4. Small Project Ideas
- Discuss possible projects for applying for Borough Councillor money?
5. Grass cutting
- Discuss all grass cutting
6. Operation of Speed Watch
- Have we received any interest for training with the speed gun?
7. Neighbourhood Watch Schemes
- Have we received any interest in either joining or assisting in setting up a scheme?
8. Salcott Flooding
- Results so far with Environmental Agency
- Decision required: Anything else we can do at this stage?
9. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – update
10. Broadband – update
11. Actions and Reminders List – update
Planning Decisions:
| 150726 (and 150727 Listed Building application) | Proposal: Demolition of existing greenhouse and construction of a single storey residential annexe at East Anglian Farm Rides, Moor Farm, Colchester Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 150927 | Proposal: Two dormer windows to first floor to improve internal daylight/ventilation bedroom environment at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve Conditional |
Finances:
| 101836 | Peldon PCC – churchyard upkeep | £200.00 |
| 101837 | Salcott PCC – churchyard upkeep | £200.00 |
| 101838 | Great and Little Wigboroughs PCC – churchyards upkeep | £400.00 |
| 101839 | R S Pullen – July salary | £375.65 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 8th September 2015 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall
PC Minutes 9th June 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough at 7.30pm on Tuesday 9th June 2015
Present: Netty Knill-Jones, Liz Davidson, Nicky Ellis, Bob Holmes, Lynne Simmons, Phil Gladwin, John Walker, Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley and 3 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Rob Surface, Jinny Gale, Robert Davidson
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Wardens Report: none given
Borough Councillors: The Local Plan Panel meeting was discussed it was explained that the call for sites is now closed and 224 have been put forward across the borough of Colchester. Some of these are in our villages. CBC will now sift through all of these sites and assess their suitability for development against a strict set of criteria. The likelihood is that many will fall by the wayside during this initial assessment stage. Those that are found to be potentially suitable will then be included in the next round of public consultation in January 2016, at which point members of the public will have an opportunity to give their opinions as to whether they agree or disagree with CBC’s initial findings.
The possibility of a Solar Park on land in the Maldon District near to Salcott and Great Wigborough had been noted but no application has been submitted as yet. We will contact Maldon District Council to request that we are on the consultation list.
The Borough Councillors have the small funding pot reinstated this year for all their parish councils to request for suitable projects. Resurfacing Moss Hay footpath is one such possible project for Peldon and ideas for Salcott, Virley and Wigs will be discussed.
County Councillor: Budget amendments have taken place to address the shortfall but certain services such as adult social care and children’s services will not be affected. The Essex Superfast Broadband scheme is ahead of schedule and it is planned for 98% of the county to be connected by 2019.
Outstanding road signs are still being constantly chased up for reinstatement.
The Abberton Reservoir Fund is all but allocated or spent but progress reports will be requested on any outstanding amounts allocated but not yet spent. We will write to the water company to express our congratulations on the very successful and brilliant project.
The Local Highways Panel has given the go-ahead for the modifications to the brick built bus shelter in Peldon which will be carried out in due course.
Public-Have Your Say: Item 4 was brought forward for a lengthy discussion. It was said that there were continuing offenders of speeding through Peldon and it was noted that this also occurs through Great Wigborough. The parish council would appreciate motorists taking note of the speed limit when driving through our villages.
Declarations of Interest: None
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields: Signage for the new equipment has been installed and other matters are being addressed. Phil proposed John seconded and all agreed to ask Terry to trim back hedges both at the top part of Moss Hay footpath and roadside at Salcott meadow. Quotes will be sought for resurfacing Moss Hay footpath.
2. Emergency Plan: Postponed to next month.
3. Standing Orders: Postponed to next month.
4. Operation of Speed Watch: The parish council would like to request for more people to carry out training to operate the speed watch gun, if anyone is interested please contact the clerk on 01206 735367 or [email protected], there will also be an article on the website and the parish council emailing service. A Police representative will be invited to the next or a future meeting to advise and discuss the operational technics and the main purpose of the scheme.
5. Neighbourhood Watch Schemes: The parish council also requests for any interested parties for this to be operational in one or all of our villages (contact clerk details as above) and following sufficient interest a meeting with a knowledgeable representative will be organized.
6. Donations to Churches: Phil proposed, John seconded and all agreed to donate £200 as usual to each of the 4 churches in our villages for the churchyards upkeep.
7. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – Negotiations are still taking place for some of the permissive bridleways but all walks are now officially open. Hazel screening has been installed at passing places in School Lane to deter bird watchers filling up the lay-bys.
8. Broadband – update.
9. Actions and Reminders List – update.
Planning Applications:
| 151111 | 5Proposal: Alteration of existing garage outbuildings to form 2 bed dwelling at Bucklands, Copt Hall Lane, Little Wigborough5 |
| 150877 | Proposal: Restore an out building to its original function as a stand-alone studio. Remove asbestos roof and replace with reclaimed clay tiled roof, with 2 Velux roof-lights replacing current corrugated plastic roof-light and render end wall. Demolish poor-quality brick, timber and blockwork extension and level floor at Cob Cottage, The Street, Salcott5 |
Planning Decisions:
| 150625 | Proposal: Removal of 3 no. existing barns/piggeries and hard standing to be replaced with a re-sited proposed feed and storage barn at The Grove, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional |
Finances:
| 101834 | R S Pullen – June salary | £375.65 |
| 101835 | T Simmons – play insp, 2 grass cuts | £120.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 14th July 2015 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall
PC Agenda 9th June 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough at 7.30pm on Tuesday 9th June 2015
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting
Zone Wardens Report
Borough and County Councillors
Public-Have Your Say
Declarations of Interest
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Progress on work completed and work ongoing including signage for the new equipment, footpath, hedge work, etc. on Moss Hay
- Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?
2. Emergency Plan
- New information to update our plan noted
- Decision required: Are we happy with this version and do we consider that everything is included?
3. Standing Orders
- Updated as necessary to include statutory requirements
- Decision required: Is everyone in agreement with this final version for this moment in time?
4. Operation of Speed Watch
- Decision required: Do we wish to take control of this operation and if so how would it be implemented?
5. Neighbourhood Watch Schemes
- Discuss local crime and any way we can help to address it
- Decision required: Are Neighbourhood Watch Schemes the way forward and if so who would do the organization?
6. Donations to Churches
- Discuss the parish council donation to each Church in our villages
- Decision required: Should we continue with the same level of donations?
7. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – update
8. Broadband – update
9. Actions and Reminders List – update
Planning Decisions:
150625 | Proposal: Removal of 3 no. existing barns/piggeries and hard standing to be replaced with a re-sited proposed feed and storage barn at The Grove, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional |
Finances:
101834 | R S Pullen – May salary | £375.65 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 14th July 2015 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall
PC Minutes 12th May 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th May 2015
Present: Netty Knill-Jones, John Walker, Phil Gladwin, Lynne Simmons, Jinny Gale, Liz Davidson, Bob Holmes, Rob Surface, Robert Davidson, John Jowers, Kevin Bentley, Zone Warden and one member of the public
Apologies for absence: Nicky Ellis, Andrew Ellis
The Annual Parish Assembly
Zone Warden Report: Dog fouling and litter culprits are constantly being targeted and prosecuted whenever possible and fines of £200 and £370 have been given out recently.
Chairman’s report: Thanks were given to everyone who has served on, worked for or helped the parish council in any way. The new play equipment, for which we obtained grants from Cory Environmental Trust and S106 monies from recently built houses at Peldon, has been installed at Moss Hay and is proving to be a success. The broadband scheme has been another major part of the achievements during the year and continues to develop further. The parish council has continually reported on and dealt with various matters including highways defects, speeding, flooding issues and numerous planning applications. It has also kept the residents informed on matters of interest or concern and dealt with any queries or problems whenever it has been possible.
Financial Report: There was a very slight overspend this last financial year which will be adjusted this coming year. Several large amounts of money have passed through the books this year with the new play equipment and broadband project. Insurance, playgrounds and grass cutting continue to be a substantial part of our spending. Thanks will be given to the internal auditor who stepped in at the last minute. See item 2 below and the Annual Return will be on the noticeboards and website for viewing when it has been formally confirmed.
Parish Council AGM
Phil proposed, Jinny seconded and all agreed for Lynne to continue as chairman.
Phil proposed, Lynne seconded and all agreed for Nicky to continue as vice-chairman. Phil proposed, Jinny seconded and all agreed for the clerk to continue as Financial and Responsible Officer.
Phil proposed, Bob seconded and all agreed to co-opt Liz Davidson on to the parish council for Peldon Ward who was duly welcomed by all.
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County Councillor: The Community Initiative Fund (CIF) is running for another year funding worthy projects. Drainage enforcement will take place where necessary. Sometimes it is necessary for road closures, which can be inconvenient but do ensure a better surface repair job is carried out. School transport is being reduced and some existing ones will cost more. The CBC Local Plan is still considering sites for new houses and some villages will probably have to take a few.
Borough Councillors: The new CBC warding boundaries will include Salcott and Virley and the Wigboroughs in Marks Tey and Layer Ward and Peldon will be in Mersea and Pyefleet Ward. The speeding survey strips will be installed at Lower Road, Peldon in due course. Another for Church Road was requested. As suggested we will invite a representative from the Casualty Reduction Team to a forthcoming parish council meeting. Missing road signage will be chased up. The ECC Superfast Broadband Scheme is going well. The Abberton Reservoir Community Fund is all but allocated and updates on the projects of any unspent money will be requested.
Public-Have Your Say: The missing road signs were requested to be chased up.
Declarations of Interest: Bob and Liz for planning application 150665 for Peldon Village Hall.
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields – Liz very kindly offered to use farm machinery to pick up the majority of the rubber which will be taken to Salcott. The remainder spread on the footpath etc will be raked up and disposed of. Works ensuing from the Annual Inspection Report will be addressed shortly. The Community Group will be contacted to request hedge and ditch work
2. External Audit Return – Phil proposed, Jinny seconded and all agreed to accept the financial report for the last financial year 2014/15, to accept the Financial Regulations and Risk Assessment, to confirm and agree the Accounting Statements and the Annual Governance Statement was completed and signed as required.
3. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – there are a couple of problematic sections which will continue to be worked on.
4. Broadband – further residents have signed up for the scheme, there are occasional problems and Salcott will probably be linked up in September.
5. Actions and Reminder List – updated
| Planning Applications: | |
| 150665 | Proposal: Replacement of existing 50 year old prefabricated hall with a new multi-use community building incorporating solar panels and air source heat pump. Modified design of permission no 110076 granted 26/08/15 Peldon Village Hall |
| 150726 | Proposal: Demolition of existing greenhouse and construction of a single storey residential annexe at East Anglian Farm Rides, Moor Farm, Colchester Road, Peldon |
| 150727 | Proposal: Listed building application as above |
| 150927 | Proposal: Two dormer windows to first floor to improve internal daylight/ventilation bedroom environment at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
| Planning Decisions: | |
| 150358 | Proposal: Gable to existing roof side elevation to improve feasible loft area enlarging approved bedroom slightly at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott Approve conditional |
| 146560 | Proposal: Replacement window and doors at Sampton Wick, Wigborough Road, Peldon Approve conditional |
| Finances: | ||
| 101829 | R S Pullen – clerk’s salary for May | £375.65 |
| 101830 | Anglia Inspection Services Ltd – annual play areas insp. | £234.00 |
| 101831 | Essex Association of Local Councils – annual subs | £278.31 |
| 101832 | R C Laurie – internal audit | £ 60.00 |
| 101833 | T Simmons – play insp, 2 x grass cuts | £120.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 9th June 2015 at 7.30pm at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough
Owing to the poor service from the Police when a crime has been committed to properties in our villages the Parish Council would advise that first and foremost report it to the Police on 101 for non-emergencies or 999 for emergency situations but then we would request that you give the details to the clerk on 01206 735367 or [email protected] for a list to be collated to enable us to show how much crime is being committed in this area and how little is being done about it by the Police.
Local Community Action Panels (LCAPS) meetings where Police are in attendance are held periodically at West Mersea Town Council Offices in Melrose Road where opinions and problems can be voiced. The meeting dates and times are as follows:
- 3rd June 2015 at 7pm
- 5th August 2015 at 10am
- 7th October 2015 at 7pm
- 2nd December 2015 at 10am
- 3rd February 2016 at 7 pm
PC Agenda 12th May 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th May 2015 which will be:
The Annual Parish Assembly
Electors and Organisations are invited and can contribute to this meeting.
Addresses from any of the following may take place: County Councillors, Borough Councillors, Police and any other body or organisation.
Followed by:
Parish Council AGM
Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Financial and Responsible Officer; elected, co-option or resignation of Parish Councillors and signing of all necessary forms and declarations.
New Parish Councillors welcomed and gratitude expressed to those outgoing.
Apologies for absence: Nicky Ellis
Minutes of the last meeting
Police and Zone Wardens reports
Borough and County Councillors reports
Chairman’s Report
Financial Report
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Annual Report from Anglia Inspection Services and ensuing work required
- Progress on work completed and any ongoing at Moss Hay
- Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?
2. External Audit Return
- To note internal auditor report
- Minute agreement on our Financial Regulations and Risk Assessment
- Confirm and agree Accounting Statements 2014/15
- Complete Annual Governance Statement.
3. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – update
4. Broadband – update
5. Actions and Reminder List – updated
| Planning Applications: | |
| 150665 | Proposal: Replacement of existing 50 year old prefabricated hall with a new multi-use community building incorporating solar panels and air source heat pump. Modified design of permission no 110076 granted 26/08/15 Peldon Village Hall |
| 150726 | Proposal: Demolition of existing greenhouse and construction of a single storey residential annexe at East Anglian Farm Rides, Moor Farm, Colchester Road, Peldon |
| 150727 | Proposal: Listed building application as above |
| Planning Decisions: | |
| 150358 | Proposal: Gable to existing roof side elevation to improve feasible loft area enlarging approved bedroom slightly at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve conditional |
| 146560 | Proposal: Replacement window and doors at Sampton Wick, Wigborough Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
Finances:
| 101829 | R S Pullen – clerk’s salary for May | £375.65 |
| 101830 | Anglia Inspection Services Ltd – annual play areas insp. | £234.00 |
| 101831 | Essex Association of Local Councils – annual subs | £278.31 |
| 101832 | R C Laurie – internal audit | £ 60.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 9th June 2015 at 7.30pm at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough
PC Minutes 14th April 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th April 2015
Present: Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Phil Gladwin, Nicky Ellis, Netty Knill-Jones, John Walker, Robert Davidson and 5 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Bob Holmes, Rob Surface, Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Wardens – are on a severe dog fouling campaign and have approximately 60 prosecutions pending at present. Any sightings and/or information of culprits should be reported to our Zone Warden on 07967 692030.
Ditch clearance of debris and rubbish is the responsibility of the landowner and we would request that this is carried out in all our villages in a bid for efficient water flow and pleasant viewing for all. Residents forming groups for litter picking are encouraged by the Zones Wardens who will assist with equipment etc.
Borough Councillors: The LCM (Local Community Meetings which replaces the NAP) was attended at West Mersea Town Council offices where two Police were in attendance and a Zone Warden. These are held about every 6-8 weeks and there is an Action List so that matter of concern to the parish council can be added. To remind everyone for matters of an urgent nature 999 should be phoned or for non-urgent matters 101.
Recycling bags are now being delivered but if you have not received them by the end of May ring CBC on 282700 during the first 2 weeks of June.
Following the Boundary Commission’s Electoral Review of Colchester the boundaries for us have not changed, Peldon is in Mersea and Pyefleet, the Wigboroughs, Salcott and Virley are in Marks Tey and Layer. Final Recommendations http://consultaion.lgbce.org.uk
Public-Have Your Say: Rubbish is often put out the night before the collection day and, owing to various wildlife, is sometimes ripped apart and strewn all along the road and ditches. The Parish Council would request that rubbish is put out on the day of collection before 7am as advised by CBC. Identifiable names and addresses from any such litter will be passed on to the Zone Wardens. Bag hoops were requested for assisting with litter picking by our Peldon volunteers. The fingerpost at the Old Kings Head junction needs to be reinstated very soon in a bid to prevent more accidents happening there. Anyone can report highways defects on the ECC website www.essex.gov.uk ‘Report a highway problem’ or for an emergency problem ring 0845 603 7631.
Enquiries were made about the opening of a footpath in Peldon and we are advised that it will be sometime in the future when hedges have grown up. It was reported that horse riding had taken place on this footpath but this should not have happened. The footpath in question will be brought up at the next Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way meeting.
The Parish Council gives its full backing and support to the new Peldon Village Hall plans and submits them to CBC. John proposed, Nicky seconded and all agreed except Phil and Jinny who declared an interest and took no part in the decision.
Thanks were expressed to Robert for all his help and work on the village hall site in readiness for the new building, who in turn expressed that it was a good team effort.
The hedge fronting Peldon Farm houses will be managed to keep it in good order.
Declarations of Interest: Phil and Jinny as members of the Wigboroughs Village Hall Management Committee.
1. Salcott Flooding: Phone calls have taken place between the PC and Environment Agency and with information to be collated EA will be in touch in due course for the next stage of action.
2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields: No report from Peldon but this will be chased up. The basketball pad at Salcott is cracked and will be addressed shortly. The annual inspection will be taking place soon and will include the new equipment.
3. Affordable Housing: It was agreed that it was a too early for another survey to be carried out now and we will revisit the matter in a few years’ time with a possible survey that suits our particular villages. RCCE will be contacted accordingly.
4. Footpaths in Peldon: We are receiving ECC assistance with surfacing footpath 13 (Church Road to St Ives Road) and the Moss Hay footpath will also be addressed in the near future.
5. Speed Watch in Peldon: Is still taking place for possible useful data.
6. Co-opting a Peldon Councillor: We have received interest from one person, Liz Davidson, who will be gladly welcomed and co-opted onto the parish council at the May meeting.
7. Abberton Reservoir: Completion work still takes place behind the scenes. The Grand Opening is in June when Sir David Attenborough will be the opening guest.
8. Broadband: More are being connected and the launch at Salcott and Virley will follow soon.
9. Actions and Reminders List: Updated and to include that owing to unforeseen circumstances an alternative internal auditor will be sought this year.
Correspondence:
1. Salcott resident phone call on various issues was noted but a letter is required for matters to be considered for any further action.
Planning Applications
| 150358 | Proposal: Gable to existing roof side elevation to improve feasibility loft area enlarging bedroom slightly at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
| 150625 | Proposal: Removal of 3 no. existing barns/piggeries and hard standing to be replaced with a re-sited proposed feed and storage barn at The Grove, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough |
Planning Decisions:
| 150112 | Proposal: Demolition of existing ground floor extension. Erection of two storey rear extension and first floor side extension at 6 Peldon Crescent, Mersea Road, Peldon | Approve conditional |
| 146271 (& 150092 Listed Building application) | Proposal: Installation of 3KW solar photo voltaic system 2 rows of 6 panels located on inner west and inner east facing pitches of a M roof at Malting Cottage, Malting Road, Peldon | Approve conditional |
| 150363 | Proposal: 2 storey extension to provide ground WC utility and study, first floor bedroom and ensuite. Demolition of existing garage and external WC at 2 Sharlands Row, The Street, Salcott | Approve conditional |
| 146351 | Proposal: Erection of detached two and a half storey dwelling with all habitable accommodation at first and second floor levels at Salcot Cottages, The Street, Salcott | Approve conditional |
Finances:
| 101824 | R S Pullen – April salary | £375.65 |
| 101825 | R S Pullen – office expenses- heat light, etc | £250.00 |
| 101826 | Peldon Village Hall – hire | £80.00 |
| 101827 | CALC – annual subs | £35.00 |
| 101828 | T Simmons – play insp, grass cut, Peldon hedge planting | £135.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 12th May 2015 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall which will also be the Annual Assembly Meeting
PC Agenda 14th April 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th April 2015
Apologies for absence: Bob Holmes
Minutes of the last meeting
Zone Wardens Report – to include ditch clearance responsibilities
Borough and County Councillors
Public-Have Your Say
Declarations of Interest
Items for Discussion
1. Salcott Flooding
- Update on any further correspondence and/or meetings received or taken place.
2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Progress on work completed and work ongoing including signage for the new equipment, footpath, hedge work, etc. on Moss Hay
- Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?
3. Affordable Housing
- RCCE enquiring as to whether we should carry out another housing needs survey nearly 5 years on from the last and also Moira offering to attend a meeting
- Decision required: Should we carry out another Housing Needs Survey?
- Decision required: If so should we do any work to promote this in advance?
- Decision required: Should we ask Moira to attend a future meeting?
4. Footpaths in Peldon
- Progress on Footpath 13 from Church Road to St Ives Road
- Any others to be discussed
5. Speed Watch in Peldon
- Have we enough data now for ECC to use to assess need for survey strips?
6. Co-opting a Peldon Councillor
- Have we received any interest?
7. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – update
8. Broadband – update
9. Actions and Reminders List – update
Correspondence:
1. Salcott resident phone call on various issues.
2. Local Government Boundary Commission – Electoral Review of Colchester Borough Council – Final Recommendations http://consultation.lgbce.org.uk.
| Planning Applications | |
| 150358 | Proposal: Gable to existing roof side elevation to improve feasibility loft area enlarging bedroom slightly at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
| Planning Decisions: | |
| 150112 | Proposal: Demolition of existing ground floor extension. Erection of two storey rear extension and first floor side extension at 6 Peldon Crescent, Mersea Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 146271 (& 150092 Listed Building application) | Proposal: Installation of 3KW solar photo voltaic system 2 rows of 6 panels located on inner west and inner east facing pitches of a M roof at Malting Cottage, Malting Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
Finances:
| 101824 | R S Pullen – April salary | £375.65 |
| 101825 | R S Pullen – office expenses- heat light, etc | £250.00 |
| 101826 | Peldon Village Hall – hire | £80.00 |
| 101827 | CALC – annual subs | £35.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 12th May 2015 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall which will also be the Annual Assembly Meeting
PC Minutes 10th March 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10th March 2015
Present: Netty Knill-Jones, Bob Holmes, Rob Surface, Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Nicky Ellis, Phil Gladwin, John Walker, Robert Davidson, Kevin Bentley and 4 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Andrew Ellis, Zone Warden
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Wardens Report – None
Borough and County Councillors: The new Warding Boundaries will be announced very soon. Essex Super Broadband Scheme is being rolled out and it is hoped for 95% coverage of Essex eventually. Local government will change after the election and it maybe that certain money can be reallocated to enable parish councils to organise getting work done themselves such as replacement of road signs etc.
The manhole cover at Salcott crossroads and missing fingerposts have been reported again so hopefully will be addressed soon. CBC Local Plan, submitted plots and deadline dates were discussed and a section at the end from Cllr Ellis provides details.
Public-Have Your Say: CBC Local Plan was talked about.
Declarations of Interest: Jinny as a member of the Wigboroughs Village Hall Management Committee
1. Salcott Flooding: The Environment Agency and ECC have made a site visit to assess the problems and will return with their findings and arrange another site visit to include our parish councillors.
2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields: Work at Moss Hay is yet to be completed but it is being addressed. Any surplus play area rubber will be relocated to Salcott.
3. CALC Meeting was attended by two of our parish councillors who listened to an informative speech from the Police and Crime Commissioner whose job it is to hold the Police to account and not actually run proceedings. Local Community Meetings and Neighbourhood Action Panels are to be merged for supposed efficiency.
4. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way Meeting was also attended by two of our parish councillors and it was noted from the questionnaires filled in at the open sessions that there were 4 main preferred options from the public. A good percentage of the returns were from Winstred Hundred.
5. Broadband – Salcott launch date has yet to be decided with County Broadband and spring/summer now seems like a satisfactory option for a good turnout. Further residents are signing up for connection.
6. Actions and Reminders List – updated, including that we will express our interest in supporting defibrillators at Salcott and Peldon. Also Nicky proposed, John seconded and all agreed for Terry to plant the hedge plants at the front of Peldon Hall houses in Malting Road, Peldon
| Planning Applications | ||
| 150363 | Proposal: 2 storey extension to provide ground WC utility and study, first floor bedroom and en suite. Demolition of existing garage and external WC at 2 Sharlands Row, The Street, Salcott | |
| 150112 | Proposal: Revised plans for extension for 6 Peldon Crescent | |
| 146560 | Proposal: Replacement of window and doors at Sampton Wick, Wigborough Road, Peldon | |
| Planning Decisions: | ||
| 146599 | Proposal: Listed building application for demolition of unsafe storm damaged outbuilding at Kemps Farmhouse, Mersea Road, Peldon | Approve conditional |
| Finances: | ||
| 101821 | R S Pullen – March salary | £375.65 |
| 101822 | R S Pullen – expenses (petrol, phone, ink, paper, etc) | £174.29 |
| 101823 | T Simmons – play insp | £30.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 14th April 2015 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall
The timeline for the Local Plan is as follows:
Consultation on the draft Local Plan (Preferred Options) – spring 2016
Publication of the Submission Local Plan – summer 2016
Submission to Secretary of State – autumn 2016
Examination – early 2017
The Council is currently assessing the information submitted during the Issues and Options consultation and will now develop preferred options (sites that CBC would prefer to see developed) that are based on the evidence base; national planning policy; sustainability appraisals of proposed sites; and consultation responses. The next opportunity for people to comment will be when consulted on the draft Local Plan early next year. At this point residents will be able to see which sites the Council deems suitable for development (hence ‘preferred options’) in our area, if any. Residents and the Parish Council can then either support the proposals or put forward reasons why they believe such development would not be suitable in a specific location.
CBC may well be speaking with Parish Councils during the site appraisal process prior to drafting the Local Plan.
PC Agenda 10th March 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10th March 2015
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting
Zone Wardens Report
Borough and County Councillors
Public-Have Your Say
Declarations of Interest
Items for Discussion
1. Salcott Flooding
- Update on any correspondence and meetings that have taken place.
- Decision required: Anything we can or should do to encourage results?
2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Progress on work completed and work ongoing including signage for the new equipment, footpath, hedge work, etc. on Moss Hay
- Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?
3. CALC Meeting – report
4. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – update
5. Broadband – update
6. Actions and Reminders List – update
| Planning Applications | ||
| 150363 | Proposal: 2 storey extension to provide ground WC utility and study, first floor bedroom and en suite. Demolition of existing garage and external WC at 2 Sharlands Row, The Street, Salcott | |
| 146560 | Proposal: Replacement of window and doors at Sampton Wick, Wigborough Road, Peldon | |
| Planning Decisions: | ||
| 146599 | Proposal: Listed building application for demolition of unsafe storm damaged outbuilding at Kemps Farmhouse, Mersea Road, Peldon | Approve conditional |
| Finances: | ||
| 101821 | R S Pullen – March salary | £375.65 |
| 101822 | R S Pullen – expenses (petrol, phone, ink, paper, etc) | £174.29 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 14th April 2015 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall