Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 13th February 2024 at 7.30pm
Present: Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), Clare Lauwerys, Robert Davidson
Apologies for absence: Roger Pittock, Liz Davidson, Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis
The minutes of the January 2024 meeting were confirmed and agreed by all and signed by the chairman.
City Councillor Report: CCC budget meeting is at the end of the month and an increase of 3% to the council tax is expected. Colchester Trees for Years programme has returned and all residents can have up to 4 per household and pick them up from Tiptree Leisure World on 17th Feb, Colchester Sports Park on 26th Feb, Colchester Leisure World on 29th Feb and Marks Tey Village Hall on 1st March. The new CCC Local Plan is being collated which, when completed, will last up to 2041, consultations and a call for development sites will follow in due course.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: None
Continue readingDraft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 12th December 2023 at 7.30pm.
Present: Phil Gladwin, Roger Pittock, Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale (chair), Liz Davidson, Robert Davidson
Apologies for absence: Catherine Sprott, Netty Knill Jones, Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis
The minutes of the November 2023 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
City Councillor Report: The last free collection of garden waste is next week and then will be collected in January under the new paying scheme with resident purchased bins, see Colchester City Council website for more details.
All Colchester council staff are to receive a salary rise adding further financial pressure.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: None
Planning Applications:
232615 | Proposal: First floor extension and two storey side and front extension at Silver Springs, Lower Road, Peldon |
232815 | Proposal: Amended layout and design of commercial building approved under application 231193 at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon |
Planning Decisions:
232310 | Proposal: Single storey outbuilding at Hillside Cottage, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough – Refuse |
232326 | Proposal: Demolition of existing structure and the erection of an ancillary annex at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve conditional |
Finances: scheduled December payments:
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary plus back pay from April 2023 | £1,000.00 |
Tollesbury & Salcott magazine entries | £115.00 |
Peldon & Wigs Community Hall – meeting room hire | £22.00 |
SLCC – subs | £102.94 |
The Wigborough Community Group – Church hire | £35.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 7.30pm at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall, meeting room.
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 12th December 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Concerns for side growth and ground surface to discuss
To note, documentation will be distributed in January
Continue readingDraft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 14th November 2023 at 7.30pm
Present: Clare Lauwerys, Roger Pittock, Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: Robert Davidson, Liz Davidson, Andrew Ellis
The minutes of the October 2023 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County Councillor Report: Work has been taking place on Devolution Level 2 which takes care of all adult skills training including a new aviation college, green technology and catering. A Transportation Plan for all of Essex is being delivered and ECC will be in charge of the bus companies. There is an increase in need of children’s services with individual children for immediate safe placement increasing each year.
Public-Have Your Say: Request for a hedge trim in Peldon that will be addressed soon.
Declarations of Interest: None
Planning Applications:
232381 | Proposal: Erection of one single-storey wheelchair accessible holiday barn and ancillary outbuilding on land east of Whitehouse Hill, Salcott |
222407 Appeal Lodged: | Proposal: reuse of redundant barn as single dwelling house, resubmission 212513 at Lovedowns Lodge, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
Planning Decisions:
231105 | Proposal: Retrospective application for change of use of farm yard for sales of fencing and timber supplies at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Refuse |
231582 | Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a rear single storey link extension and conversion of existing outbuilding to provide additional living accommodation at Glebelands, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional |
232134 | Proposal: Garage conversion at Chubbins, Church Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
Finances: scheduled November payments:
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary – November | £550.00 |
Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cut | £126.00 |
Peldon & Wigs Community Hall – meeting room hire | £22.00 |
Anglia Inspection Services Ltd. – annual playgrounds inspections | £280.00 |
CAS Ltd. – Insurance | £762.99 |
Clerk’s expenses – Petrol, ink, paper, repair parts | £249.33 |
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 12th December 2023 at 7.30pm at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 14th November 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence:
To confirm minutes of the October 2023 meeting:
County and City Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall, meeting room on Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 7.30pm
Present: Roger Pittock, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), John Walker, Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, Liz Davidson, Robert Davidson
CCs: Andrew Ellis, Carl Powling
Apologies for absence: Clare Lauwerys, Kevin Bentley
The minutes of the September 2023 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
City Councillor Reports: S106 monies is available for suitable projects.
Garden Waste – the freeservice is ending on 18th December and residents who wish to continue having collections need to join a new scheme which involves paying £35 per bin, up to a maximum of four bins per household, as a once off start-up fee and thereafter £55 per year for the service to continue. The service will be free for the first three months after joining and the joining fee (but not the annual service fee) will be waived for those receiving Local Council tax Support at the time of applying to join. Go to CCC website colchester.gov.uk for more details.
Public-Have Your Say: Overgrown vegetation at Salcott crossroads was mentioned and advised that it is hoped CCC will be verge cutting in due course as per normal and or local farmers may assist when not so busy with ploughing etc.
Declarations of Interest: None
232134 | Proposal: Garage conversion at Chubbins, Church Road, Peldon |
232177 | Proposal: Enhancement of area at field at Old Hall Marshes, RSPB |
Enforcement Appeal 098467 | against decision re vehicle access breach at The Lilacs, Wigborough Road, Peldon |
232310 | Proposal: Single storey outbuilding at Hillside Farm, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough |
232326 | Proposal: Demolition of existing structure and the erection of an ancillary annexe at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W /22/3309924 | at Nightingale Farm, School Lane, Great Wigborough – Dismissed |
231470 | Proposal: Additional storey to existing bungalow at rear of property at North View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional |
321889 | Proposal: Demolition of agricultural building and erection of replacement at Little Doves Day Nursery, Lower Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
231193 | Proposal: Erection of a replacement purpose built commercial building at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
231943 | Proposal: Erection of 3-bay garage at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve conditional |
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary – October | £550.00 |
Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cut | £126.00 |
PKF Littlejohn LLP – audit | £252.00 |
Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cut | £126.00 |
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 12th September 2023 at 7.30pm.
Present: Robert Davidson, Roger Pittock, Netty Knill Jones, Clare Lauwerys, Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale (chair), Kevin Bentley and 4 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Catherine Sprott, Phil Gladwin, John Walker
The minutes of the July 2023 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County Councillor Report: Essex County Council is reassessing its waste strategy; collections, disposals etc are to be streamlined, information on the matter is on ECC website. Inspections for RAAC in schools and other public buildings have taken place and only one school, two libraries and a car park have had to be closed for the necessary work to take place.
City Councillor Report: Colchester City Council is struggling financially and certain services will need to be cut or reduced. Clear plastic sacks are out for delivery now.
Public-Have Your Say: There was a complaint about the untidiness of the green triangle at Peldon which will be followed up accordingly. Item 1 below was discussed at length.
Declarations of Interest: Robert and Liz Davidson for planning application 231889 and Roger Pittock for 231470.
231582 | Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and reception of a rear single storey link extension at Glebelands, The Street, Salcott |
231627 | Proposal: Two storey outbuilding at Hillside Cottage, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough |
231889 | Proposal: Demolition of agricultural building for Class E(f) Day Nursery at Little Doves Day Nursery, Lower Road, Peldon |
231470 | Proposal: Additional storey to existing bungalow at rear of property at North View, The Street, Salcott |
231943 | Proposal: Erection of 3-bay garage at Lovedowns, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
232037 | Proposal: New access to field at Land south of Barnahll Road, Salcott |
232105 | Proposal: Retrospective change of use of farmyard for sales of fencing and timber supplies at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott. |
231857 | Proposal: To build an office at the bottom of the garden to accommodate home working at Mill Cottage, The Street, Salcott |
231554 | Proposal: Application for prior Approval – Required- Approved at Sampsons Farm, Sampsons lane, Peldon |
230286 (&LB 230552) | Proposal: Conversion of outbuilding to accommodate vehicle at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approved conditional |
231464 | Proposal: Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use at Paynes Farm House, Colchester Road, Virley – Approved |
231657 | Proposal: Prior Approval Required (Approved) for conversion of agricultural building to flexible use at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon |
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary – August | £550.00 |
Fresh Air Fitness – adult gym bike | £908.98 |
CALC – subs | £35.00 |
Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cuts | £252.00 |
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary – September | £550.00 |
Kevin Harris – Salcott crossroads bus shelter | £402.00 |
Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cut and collect | £192.00 |
Sutcliffe Play – nut covers | £21.84 |
The Wigborough Community Group – church hire | £35.00 |
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at St Stephens Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 12th September 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence:
To confirm minutes of the July 2023 meeting:
County and City Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 7.30pm
Present: Roger Pittock, John Walker, Robert Davidson, Jinny Gale (chair), Phil Gladwin, Catherine Sprott, Netty Knill Jones, Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: Liz Davidson, Clare Lauwerys, Andrew Ellis.
The minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2023 were confirmed and agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County Councillor Report: ECC is readjusting the migrant living accommodation and locations in Essex. The Traffic Review meeting is being arranged for parish councillors and ECC officers. Getting outside contractors for addressing road sign issues is being considered.
City Councillor Report: CCC is withdrawing certain services following the budget having been agreed. Charging for garden waste collection will begin in January 2024 and quarterly large freight collection will no longer exist, but white goods can still be collected from properties with a charge.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: None
Planning Applications:
230582 | Proposal: New replacement dwelling consisting of 4-bedroom detached property and detached garage for two parking spaces at The Bungalow, Mersea Road, Peldon |
230650 | Proposal: Domestic ground based solar array of 80 panels at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon |
230612 | Proposal: The installation of vertical sliding secondary glazing on twelve windows of the house at Cob Cottage, The Street, Salcott |
230715 | Proposal: Construction of 1.5 storey ancillary accommodation at The Plough, Lower Road, Peldon |
230606 | Proposal: New access to field at land to the south of Barnhall Road, Salcott |
230771 | Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension and new front entrance door at Hawthorns, School Lane, Great Wigborough |
Planning Decisions:
230169 | Proposal: Retrospective planning permission for build of workshop at Marels, School Lane, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional |
230243 | Proposal: Erection of single storey front and rear side extensions at Hawthorns, School Lane, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional |
Payments for April:
EALC and NALC annual subscription | £339.97 |
Peldon & Wigs Community Hall – hire | £20.00 |
Peldon & Wigs Community Hall – Coronation celebrations | £250.00 |
The Wigborough Community Group – Coronation celebrations | £250.00 |
R S Pullen – April salary | £550.00 |
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 7.30pm at St. Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough and will commence with the Annual Parish Assembly
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Given that Covid and various other viruses seem to be prevalent we are going to reinstate mask wearing.
Apologies for absence:
To confirm minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2023
County and City Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest: