Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 7.30pm
Present: John Walker, Roger Pittock, Phil Gladwin, Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale (chair), Catherine Sprott, Netty Knill Jones, Liz Davidson, Robert Davidson, Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: None
The minutes of the February 2024 meeting were confirmedand agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County Councillor Report: Flooding is a major issue at present with the constant rainfall and ditches are being cleared when land is owned by ECC. Other land owners are reminded of their responsibilities to clear all their roadside ditches.
The new county budget will provide dedicated gangs to address all issues in a certain area for a week. Extra funding will be provided for this from next month.
Ride London will be going through Essex again and so many of the pot holes will be filled before the event.
Police speed gun attendance will be requested for Peldon.
Results of the speed assessment strips that were fitted in Great Wigborough will be followed up and looked at closely with an aim for extending the 30mph limit section.
A blocked gully along Lower Road in Peldon will be chased up for action to alleviate flooding in that area. Flooding along Peldon Road will also be followed up.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: Robert and Liz Davidson for item 2.
232615 | Proposal: First floor extension and 2 storey side and front extension at Silver Springs, Lower Road, Peldon Amendment for Planning Consultation 232615 at Silver Springs, Lower Road, Peldon |
240118 | Proposal: Application change of use to short term holiday letting and certificate of lawful development for modification to 213500 at 1 Rose Inn Cottages, Mersea Road, Peldon |
240258 | Application for prior notification of agricultural development- Prior Approval Required (Approved) at Kemps Farmhouse, Mersea Road, Peldon |
240260 | Application for prior notification of agricultural development-Prior Approval Required (Approved) at New Hall Farm, Copt Lane, Little Wigborough |
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary | £600.00 |
R J Playle Services – Salcott and Peldon hedge cutting | £180.00 |
Wigs Community Group – Church hire | £35.00 |