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PC Agenda 14th January 2014

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 14th January 2014

Apologies for absence:

Minutes of the last meeting

Police Report

Borough and County Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1.   CBC Zone Wardens

  • Update on any work carried out in our villages
  • Decision required: Are there any other matters they can assist us with?

2.   Broadband update

3.   Playgrounds and Playing Fields

  • Reports on both play areas and fields
  • Progress on work completed and anything that needs addressing
  • Update on  new equipment for installation on Moss Hay
  • Decisions required: Any further action to be taken now on the above?

4.   Precept 2014/2015

  • Consider our present financial situation, future budget, CBC funding allocation.
  • Decision required: How much grant/precept do we feel is necessary to carry out our statutory duties and those expected and required by all the residents? 

5.   Abberton Reservoir Community Fund, Rights of Way Meeting

  • Any meeting reports, applications etc. 
  • Decision required: Applications to consider if any? 

6.   Elections May 2014

  • Any Parish Councillors wishing to step down? 
  • Decision required: How will we advertise if we know of any possible vacancies? 

7.   Actions and Reminders List update

Correspondence:

  1. 1. ECC – email transaction on proposed speed limits in Peldon 
  2. 2. Pegasus Group- Consultation on Proposed Solar Park
  3. 3. EALC Calendar of Training Events for 2014
Planning Applications:
132403Proposal: Erection of one and a half storey dwelling with attached single storey utility and garage (resubmission of 130420) at Salcot Cottages, The Street, Salcott
Planning Decisions:

132137

Application for variation of Condition 10 following grant of planning permission F/COL/01/1140 at Gable Lodge, Malting Road, PeldonApprove Conditional
Appeal Decisions:
APP/A1530/D/13/2207055Against CBC’s refusal of application for erection of an outbuilding containing swimming pool, gym and home cinema at Hall Barn, Peldon Road, Peldon, ref 131315Appeal Allowed – Permission Granted

 

Finances:
101747R S Pullen – salary for Jan£357.07
101748St Mary the Virgin, Peldon – magazine entry£150.00
101749Tollesbury (St Mary’s) PCC – magazine entry£55.00

 

The next meeting will be on Tues 11th February 2013 at 7.30pm at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough

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PAWS November – tales of a Masterchef

david ryan - masterchefOur November speaker was David Ryan, who from an early age, had always had a passion for cooking.  He started out at the age of 16 with Brian Turner at the Connaught Hotel in London. As an apprentice he spent 18 months preparing potatoes!  In the early seventies he decided his destiny was France.  He was lucky,  he shared a flat with a French friend who managed to secure him an entry into the Carlton Hotel in Cannes.  After spending weeks labouring for long hours with no pay he was in a state of despair.  One day he was walking along the Promenade Anglais worrying about his future when someone tapped him on the shoulder.  It turned out to be David Niven who came to his rescue, marched him back to the Carlton and sorted out his predicament with the Manager and the Chef.  The Chef took him under his wing and two brilliant years followed.

He came back to London and was taken on by the Dorchester.  One particular memory was when David Niven hired the Dorchester for an after film party.  He didn’t forget his friend and asked David to come up from the restaurant, leave the kitchen and join the party.  During his stay at the Dorchester he met and became friendly with several members of the cabinet and even got to meet the “Big Fish” Maggie Thatcher!  He had always wanted to have his own restaurant and finally realised his dream in Bournemouth, practically on the beach!   It became so popular bookings were made two years in advance.  David as a Masterchef now runs a restaurant in Horley near Stowmarket where he also takes masterclasses.  It was a fabulous evening where we all enjoyed the lovely soup David prepared for us.  He gave us lots of advice on cooking Turkeys and making stuffings etc and lots of tips, for example soaking avocado face down in milk to prevent it from going brown!   Happy cooking!!

Our next get together is on 14th January (early due to the pantomime) when our speaker will be J. Lilley and the talk is called “Storyteller”. Visitors are welcome at the cost of £3.50.

Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website. If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510, Jane Banks 01206 735004 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.

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PC Minutes 10th December 2013

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 10th December 2013.

Present: Netty Knill-Jones, Lynne Simmons, Phil Gladwin, Nicky Ellis (chair), Jane Banks, Jinny Gale, Charles Dymond, Andy Beharrell, John Walker and 5 members of public

Apologies for absence: Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman

Police Report: None given

Borough and County Councillors: ECC are now in the process of setting the budget for the next financial year which will be voted on by all the County Councillors at their meeting in February.  Grant allocations from government will be greatly reduced so ECC will have to make decisions about the services it provides but many of these such as highways maintenance, social care and waste disposal are statutory duties that it must provide. Public consultations will be carried out on other services for residents’ views.

All salt bins owned by ECC will be filled for the start of winter, which must be used sparingly on the highways and is not for use on resident’s properties. Residents can keep up to speed with gritting lorries online at www.essex.gov.uk/highways . Other winter related advice is available at www.essex.gov.uk/winter .

Public-Have Your Say: There are some impassable and overgrown footpaths in our villages, some that farmers should reinstate after ploughing, and we can do our best to report accordingly if we hear about them. Disappointingly there will not be a footpath around the whole of the reservoir and high hedges will be grown along much of the footpath obscuring the view as nesting birds etc take priority.

The bus stops in Malting Road are difficult for users stepping down from the bus and will be reported to ECC with photo evidence. The footpath finish/edge along the front of the new houses in Malting Road can be a problem for users and so the Zone Wardens will be contacted for help with a possible solution.

Declarations of Interest: None

1.  CBC Zone Wardens – as above and nothing to report from them  

2.  Broadband update – the signal is now live, the launch event will take place in Peldon Village Hall on Sat 8th February 2014 and by the end of February it is expected that all the CAPS (Community Access Points) will be in place.  

3.  Playgrounds and Playing Fields – several quotations for the two new pieces of equipment on Moss Hay were obtained and so Phil proposed, Nicky seconded and all agreed for Wicksteed as the preferred supplier as they offer sound, substantial equipment with a  good guarantee that CBC are known to use. A grant form has been submitted for some of the funding which will be chased up for its receipt and likelihood of success. Following our information leaflet delivered to all Peldon households on the proposed new pieces of equipment we have not received any queries. As the weather is now unsuitable for installation the company will be contacted to ensure the price quoted will be held but we will hopefully be able to make the order soon. 

4.  Precept 2014/15 – following information from CBC on precept/grant for the next financial year consideration will be given to the matter until the January meeting when we will have to agree our course of action.  

5.  Abberton Reservoir Community Fund –2 applications were submitted, VAT for the already agreed car park at St Stephens Church, Great Wigborough which the parish council supports and the resubmitted application for improvements to Abberton and Langenhoe Cricket Club. 

6.  Actions and Reminders List – updated and also to mention that Great Wigborough phone box has now been removed and we have received the agreed amount of £300 for its sale (the PC bought it for £1 from BT).

Planning Applications:
132269Proposal: Conservatory and garden room/orangery at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott
132753Proposal: Surfacing car park with grass reinforcement Truckpave and associated work at St Stephens Church, Great Wigborough
Appeal Decisions:
131878Proposal: First floor side extension and replacement sunroom, new garage and side entrance as previously approved under COL/120533 at Rolls Farm, Peldon RoadApprove Conditional
132070Proposal: Erection of an out building containing a swimming pool, gym and home cinema (new application following the refusal of 131315) at Hall Barn, Peldon Road, PeldonRefuse Permission

 

Finances:
101745R S Pullen – salary for Dec<£381.82
101746SLCC – subs£68.00

The next meeting will be on Tues 14th January 2014 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall

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PC Agenda 10th December 2013

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 10th December 2013

Apologies for absence:

Minutes of the last meeting

Police Report

Borough and County Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1.  CBC Zone Wardens

  • Update on their work carried out in our villages
  • Decision required: Are there any other matters they can assist us with?

2.  Broadband update  

3.  Playgrounds and Playing Fields

  • Reports on both play areas and fields
  • Progress on work completed and anything that needs addressing
  • Update on new equipment for Moss Hay – funding, time scale etc.
  • Decisions required: Any further action to be taken now on the above?

4.  Precept 2014/15

  • Consider future spending and present funds

5.  Abberton Reservoir Community Fund and Rights of Way Meetings

  • Any reports, applications etc. 
  • Decision required: Any actions required? 

6.  Actions and Reminders List update

Correspondence:

  1. CBC Planning reply on planning archiving
  2. ECC Highways on forthcoming road closures
  3. ECC Highways latest reply on proposed speed limit on B1025 Colchester Road/The Strood and Mersea Road, Peldon
  4. Maldon District Council reply concerning sports facilities at Five Lakes
Planning Applications:
132269Proposal: Conservatory and garden room/orangery at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott 
Appeal Decisions:
131878Proposal: First floor side extension and replacement sunroom, new garage and side entrance as previously approved under COL/120533 at Rolls Farm, Peldon RoadApprove Conditional

 

Finances:
101745R S Pullen – salary for Dec £381.82
101746SLCC – subs £  68.00

The next meeting will be on Tues 14th January 2014 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall

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PAWS October – A real diamond geezer!

david vroobelDavid Vroobel was our speaker in October and he told us how he started his career as a diamond cutter and polisher in Hatton Garden. He went on to design and set jewellery for some years, finally having a shop with his wife. However after two armed robberies they decided to give up the shop and David set up a workshop at home, selling stones that he had cut and polished in his workshop, to retailers. He now spends his time giving talks to groups and on cruise ships.

He explained that most diamonds come from Africa, but some also come from America, India, Russia, Australia and China. He showed slides of the various ways that diamonds are found and also what raw diamonds look like. They come in many colours, the rarest being red. Other gems also come in other colours than those normally associated with them – white sapphires and yellow emeralds for instance. As a diamond is the hardest mineral, it has to be cut by diamond dust on a cutting wheel. There are usually 58 facets on a diamond, which gives it its brilliance. We all enjoyed this very interesting talk.

David thenexamined members’ jewellery and gave valuations.

Our next get together is on 26th November when David Ryan is going to tell us about “Life as a Master Chef”. Visitors are welcome at the cost of £3.50.

Members Christmas Dinner is on the 10th December at the Coast Inn, Mersea.

Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website. If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510, Jane Banks 01206 735004 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.

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PC Minutes 12th November 2013

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 12th November 2013

Present: Netty Knill-Jones, Lynne Simmons, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin, Nicky Ellis, Charles Dymond, Jane Banks, John Walker, Andy Beharrell, Andrew Ellis, 2 from County Broadband and 3 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Police

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman

Police Report was read out and there were several crimes and incidents in Peldon and the Wigboroughs but none in Salcott and Virley.

Borough Councillors: The meeting on flooding matters has been held up slightly by a change of staff.  Nearly all the S106 money from the building work in Peldon has now been paid to CBC.  There had been some fly tipping in Great Wigborough and we are very grateful to the Zone Wardens who cleared it up and an address was found amongst the rubbish which may be helpful in finding the culprit.  We also give our thanks to them and Rob (Pullen) for fixing a couple of road signs.

Public-Have Your Say: Enquiries were made about the proposed 40 mph limit for Mersea Road in Peldon and up to the Strood which will be followed up.

Declarations of Interest: None

1.  CBC Zone Wardens – were not present but we have thanked them for the great job of installing the (gift) bench on Moss Hay and also for fixing the road sign.

2.  Broadband update – from Lloyd Fenton, County Broadband who reported that there had been much activity on our project behind the scenes but there had been several hurdles to overcome.  Although the Diocese has been supportive with regard to the use of Peldon Church tower, the Chancellor has had a number of queries that each takes time to resolve.  The money paid to them so far is still banked in readiness for the start of installing the equipment. 

3.  Playgrounds and Playing Fields – work has been brought up to date as much as possible with the weather as it is now.  Terry Sutton has kindly agreed for us to use the Peldon S106 monies for the 2 new pieces of equipment on Moss Hay.  This part of the money can only be used for sport, leisure and recreation and only in Peldon, and therefore this new equipment is an ideal use.  Further quotes will be obtained for framework and grant application form purposes.  The leaflet on the Church timetable of events plus information about this play equipment has now been delivered to all the houses in Peldon, thanks to John for printing and the Peldon team for delivering. 

4.  Planning Archiving – owing to our dissatisfaction of the way CBC Planning Department make it very difficult to look back at even fairly recent planning applications, decisions and conditions we will write a letter to them with computer knowledge suggesting how they could improve the matter which will also be sent to CALC for their support.   

5.  Abberton Reservoir Community Fund, Rights of Way Meeting – no reports from meetings.  It was agreed unanimously for Phil to continue to be our representative on the committees of the various Reservoir Liaison Groups.  He asked for this to be clarified or others take over if they so wish as, in due course, he will be adding to his Declarations of Interest form that he will be renting to farm some of the Water Board’s land. 

6.  Actions and Reminders List – updated 

Planning Applications:
132070 Proposal: Erection of an outbuilding containing a swimming pool, gym and home cinema, resubmission of 131315 at Hall Barn, Peldon Road, Peldon 
132137 Application for variation of Condition 10 following grant of planning permission F/COL/01/1140 at Gable Lodge, Malting Road, Peldon 
Appeals:
APP/A1530/
C/13/2204569 		Against Enforcement Notice issued by CBC at field west of Rowses Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough 
APP/A1530/
D/13/2207055		Against CBC’s refusal of application for erection of an outbuilding containing swimming pool, gym and home cinema at Hall Barn, Peldon Road,Peldon 
Appeal Decisions:
APP/A1530/
D/13/2202740 		Proposal: Alterations and extensions to first floor over the existing single storey element to provide an additional bedroom and en-suite facility at Honeywood, Mersea Road, PeldonAppeal Allowed – Permission Granted

 

Finances:
101741R S Pullen – salary for Nov plus backdated pay£381.82
101742CBC – installation of bench on Moss Hay by Zone Wardens£156.00
101743T Simmons – 2 x play insp.£60.00
101744Fenland Leisure Products – climbing frame rope£137.94

The next meeting will be on Tues 10th December 2013 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall

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The Wigborough’s Christmas Fair

wigs-xmas-fairThe Wigborough’s Christmas Fair is taking place on Saturday 7th December between 10am-12pm at St. Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough.  Featuring:

  • Homemade produce,
  • Handicrafts,
  • Gifts,
  • Christmas decorations,
  • Tombola,
  • Raffle,
  • Coffe & cakes,
  • Tea & mince pies,
  • Children’s games & activities, and
  • Tower open (weather permitting).

… there is really something for everybody to enjoy.  All proceeds will go to the Parochial Church Council of Gt. & Lt. Wigborough.

SatNav – postcode is CO5 7RH

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Truan Trust Concert

Quire logoSt Mary the Virgin, Peldon sees a welcome 4th return of Quire-Octavia and Quire-Towering Angels on 9th November.

These two lively groups from Quire (The Colchester World Music Community Choir), will present a programme of love songs, drinking songs,humorous songs and seasonal songs and, along the way, help raising funds for the education of a student in Uganda who is sponsored by St Mary’s PCC.

Starting at 7:30pm, tickets on the door: £10 (con. £8) incl. refreshments or phone Bill Tamblyn on 735 770 for reservations.

Profits to the Tuan Trust a registered charity.

Quire (with Octavia) CD SHout! – hear extracts on www.quire.org.

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PC Agenda 12th November 2013

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 12th November 2013

Apologies for absence:

Minutes of the last meeting

Police Report

Borough and County Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1.  CBC Zone Wardens

  • Update on their work carried out in our villages
  • Thanks to them for jobs done.
  • Decision required: Are there any other matters they can assist us with?

2.  Broadband update – including report from County Broadband 

3.  Playgrounds and Playing Fields

  • Reports on both play areas and fields
  • Progress on work completed and anything that needs addressing
  • Update on prices received and possible sources of funding for suggested new equipment for installation on Moss Hay and leaflet for distribution
  • Decisions required: Any further action to be taken now on the above?

4.  Planning Archiving

  • What is available to look back on and how?
  • Decision required: Should we contact anyone to discuss this matter?

5.  Abberton Reservoir Community Fund, Rights of Way Meeting

  • Any reports, applications etc. 

6.  Actions and Reminders List update

Planning Applications:

132070

Proposal: Erection of an outbuilding containing a swimming pool, gym and home cinema, resubmission of 131315 at Hall Barn, Peldon Road, Peldon 
132137Application for variation of Condition 10 following grant of planning permission F/COL/01/1140 at Gable Lodge, Malting Road, Peldon 
Appeal: APP/A1530/C/
13/2204569

Against Enforcement Notice issued by CBC at field west of Rowses Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough

 
Appeal Decisions:
APP/A1530/D/
13/2202740		Proposal: Alterations and extensions to first floor over the existing single storey element to provide an additional bedroom and en-suite facility at Honeywood,Mersea Road, PeldonAppeal Allowed –
Permission Granted

 

Finances:
101741R S Pullen – salary for Nov plus backdated pay £381.82

The next meeting will be on Tues 10th December 2013 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall

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Lost on the Somme

lost on the sommeWith the centenary of the First World War fast approaching, The Friends of St Mary’s, Peldon, are pleased to welcome back Julian Whybra to present a lecture, entitled ‘Lost on the Somme : a story of unfulfilled potential and promise.’

Between July and November 1916, 420,000 British troops perished (60,000 of these on the first day of the battle alone) and thousands upon thousands more were wounded, making the Battle of the Somme one of the costliest battles in terms of human life ever fought. Why were so many lives lost? Who were these men and what might they have become, had they lived?  What might have been..?

‘Much of the noblest youth and promise of England has gone untimely into the dark.’

You are invited to join the Friends in St Mary’s Church Peldon on Wednesday 23rd October, starting at 7.30pm, for what will undoubtedly be a harrowing story of the devastation and tragedy of so many lives lost in the Battle of the Somme. 

Tickets £8 in advance: 01206 735770 or on the door. (Not suitable for children.)

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