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5th March 20128th December 2015

PC Agenda 13th March 2012

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 13^th March 2012.

Apologies for absence

Minutes of the last meeting

Borough Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1. Playgrounds

Report on both play areas and fields including update on delivery of rubber clippings for Salcott

2. Village Design Statement

Having studied the circulated completed project
Decision required: Is the parish council happy to adopt this?

3. Police

Reports of crimes in our villages
Decision required: Are there any crimes we feel we should report?

4. Website update

Decision required: Are we ready to take over the running of this?

5. CALC and Coffee Morning Event

Reports from meeting attended
Decision required: Is there anything resulting from these we need to act on?

6. Broadband update

Decision required: Is there anything we can do at this stage?

7. Les Lapwood’s resignation

Procedure to follow starting with clerk to inform CBC

8. Flooding matters update

Reports of any works being carried out following CBC letters

9. Standing Orders

Discuss changes needed to accommodate village rotation as necessary

10. Actions and Reminders List update

Correspondence:

ECC Making the Links March 2012
EALC County Update Feb 2012 and courses
ECC Notice of speed limit on B1026 to 40mph

Planning Decisions:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Granted

112422 Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage at The Farmhouse, Abbots Wick Lane, Great Wigborough – Permission Refused

Appeal no. A1530/A/12/2171150 against the above CBC decision

Appeal no.A1530/D/12/2170062 against the refusal of proposed extension to dwelling to provide additional accommodation at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott.

Finances:

101650 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for March £353.53

101651 – R S Pullen – clerk’s expenses, stationary etc. £204.50

The next meeting will be held at Peldon Village Hall on Tues 10^th April 2012 at 7.30pm

2nd March 20128th December 2015

PAWS – February 1st Ladies report

paws-john-knight PAWS’ February meeting on 28^th February was when Ann Hardy was due to reveal the “Secrets of the Royal Jewels”, but unfortunately due to ill-health she had to cancel and we were fortunate to enlist John Knight for the evening who told us about “America’s First Ladies.”

John proved to be a very able and knowledgeable speaker who has spent a lot of time in the U.S.A and indeed had a photo of his wife and himself with Bill Clinton taken in 2004, together with photographs of the portraits of the 13 First Ladies that are in the gallery of the Whitehouse. He told us a lot of background information about the First Ladies from Eleanor Roosevelt through to Michelle Obama and that the average age of an incoming President was 58 with his wife being 52. When most of us are thinking about taking things easy, or retiring, these people are taking on the most powerful job in the USA if not the world. A most interesting evening and hopefully we’ll see Ann next year.

Our next meeting is actually our AGM and therefore it is for Members only and is on 27^th March. We will be having a St. Trinians Night (so get out all the old school uniforms ladies). A Fish and Chip Supper will be provided and a Quiz. Details of all our meetings and speakers can we found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website.

Membership is currently full, but visitors are very welcome at a cost of £3.50, at any other meeting other than March.

If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of us on any of the following numbers. Alice 01206 735510, Jane 01206 735004, Julia 01206 735053 or Sue 01206 735212.

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Minutes 14th February 2012

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 14^th February 2012.

Present: Charles Dymond, Jane Banks, Nicky Ellis, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin, Netty Knill Jones, Lynne Simmons, I Police Officer and 2 members of public

Apologies for absence: John Walker, Phil Gladwin, Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis

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

Borough Councillors: Empty salt bins have been an issue in Salcott and Great Wigborough and been followed up rigorously. The contractors who carried out the initial fill up insisted they had filled them all. This is obviously not the case but it was considered too late to address this now even though we had tried many times to get them filled up during the past month or two. Next year things will be noted and acted on more positively much sooner. There will be another fill all round this winter if there is another cold spell.

The Parish Council would like to express thanks to Chris Jones for clearing away the snow on Mill Lane.

Flooding issues are explained at item 5.

Public-Have Your Say – None

Declarations of Interest – Netty Knill Jones for planning item application no.120033

1. Playgrounds – Reports were received from Salcott. Rubber clippings will be ordered shortly. Peldon is in good order and benches on Moss Hay will be painted on the corners with bright paint for safety at night. Also dog fouling signs will be erected shortly.

2. Village Design Statement is nearing completion and will be ready for the draft to be considered at the March meeting. Quotes for printing are being sort.

3. Police – there has been a break-in at a farm in Peldon and some items stolen. A number of cars etc have been retrieved from ditches due to the icy road conditions.

4. Broadband Update – our two sources of information were absent from this meeting

5. Walkabout following Flood Summit Meeting – Borough Councillors were joined by Parish Councillors along with Simon High, CBC Land Drainage and Building Technician to look closely at particularly bad spots for flooding. Letters have been written by Simon High to land owners with regard to ditch and culvert clearance.

6. Grass cutting offer from Tiptree – we will be replying to Tiptree PC declining their offer to join forces with their grass cutting equipment and staff as we are more than satisfied with our own arrangements.

7. Actions and Reminders List – updated

Planning:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – amended plan

120074 Proposal: Replacement dwelling and garaging following demolition of existing dwelling at Thornfleet, Church Road, Peldon

120033 Proposal: Lawful development certificate for an existing use – The Bungalow let to non-agricultural tenant at Virley Hall Farm, Mill Lane, Virley

120170 Proposal: Installation of photovoltaic solar panels on land to rear of farm buildings at Sherwins Farm, Abbots Wick Road, Great Wigborough

120215 Proposal: Change of use of land from agricultural to domestic garden, bringing fenced border in line with other properties at land adjacent to Magpies and Hepzibah, Church Road, Peldon

Notice of Planning Decisions:

112135 Proposal: Two storey extension to provide additional kitchen and wc in study space at ground floor also incorporating a utility room. First floor additional bedroom at 9 Sharlands Row, The Street, Salcott – Permission Granted

111937 Proposal: Detached office, garage and car port building at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon – Permission Granted

112345 Proposal: Single-storey extension in brick and tile at north door, providing WC and wet area to Church at St Mary’s Church, Peldon – Permission Granted

Appeal Decision: APP/A1530/D/11/2164288 against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling – Appeal Dismissed

Finances:

101645 – Salcott Village Hall – hire £150.00

101646 – Webhosting UK Com Ltd. – website £29.99

101647 – David J Kingaby – website running £300.00

101648 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for February £353.53

101647 – T Simmons – 2 x play insp £60.00

The next meeting will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tues 13^th March 2012 at 7.30pm

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Agenda 14th February 2012

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 14^th February 2012.

Apologies for absence: John Walker, Phil Gladwin

Minutes of the last meeting

Borough Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1. Playgrounds

Report and update on both play areas.

2. Village Design Statement update

Project to date as it nears completion

3. Police

Reports of crimes in our villages
Decision required: Any crimes we feel we should report

4. Broadband Update – any further developments

5. Walkabout following Flood Summit Meeting

Report on things discussed and actions to be taken at areas for potential flooding

6. Actions and Reminders List including

Update

Correspondence:

EALC County Update January 2012 and courses
ECC Making the Links February 2012
The Playing Field Winter 2011/12
CPRE & NALC Planning website – www.planninghelp.org.uk
RCCE Best Kept Village Comp, Best Kept Churchyard 2012
CALC meeting 1^st March 7pm, Marks Tey Village Hall

Planning:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – amended plan

120074 Proposal: Replacement dwelling and garaging following demolition of existing dwelling at Thornfleet, Church Road, Peldon

120033 Proposal: Lawful development certificate for an existing use – The Bungalow let to non-agricultural tenant at Virley Hall Farm, Mill Lane, Virley

120170 Proposal: Installation of photovoltaic solar panels on land to rear of farm buildings at Sherwins Farm, Abbots Wick Road, Great Wigborough

Notice of Planning Decisions:

111937 Proposal: Detached office, garage and car port building at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon – Permission Granted

112345 Proposal: Single-storey extension in brick and tile at north door, providing WC and wet area to Church at St Mary’s Church, Peldon – Permission Granted

Appeal Decision: APP/A1530/D/11/2164288 against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling – Appeal Dismissed

Finances:

101645 – Salcott Village Hall – hire £150.00

101646 – Webhosting UK Com Ltd. – website £29.99

101647 – David J Kingaby – website running £300.00

101648 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for February £353.53

The next meeting will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tues 13^th March 2012 at 7.30pm

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Minutes 10th January 2012

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 10^th January 2012.

Present: Nicky Ellis, Phil Gladwin, Jane Banks, John Walker, Netty Knill-Jones, Kevin Bentley, 3 Police and 2 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Charles Dymond, Terry Sutton, Andrew Ellis

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

Police: Thanks were given to the police for their attendance. There has been very little crime in our villages of late apart from hare coursing. Speed checks have been carried out periodically and just a few people are exceeding the limit. Possibly on one of the worst occasions out of 50 people checked 8 were speeding and none by very much. The perception often appears greater than the actual truth.

101 is the new number to call with non-emergency situations.

Borough Councillors: Grants from the Abberton Reservoir Community Funds have been awarded to the three applicants, Peldon Church, Peldon Village Hall and a resident in Layer affected by noise from the works. A time limit is given for spending these funds.

Following the Flood Summit meeting our Borough Councillors and an experienced CBC Officer will be visiting the places that have serious flooding problems when the weather is particularly wet. One of our parish councillors will join them if available at the time. Who owns which culvert will be the main source of the investigation.

Poor road surfaces including Maldon Road, School Lane and St Stephens Lane will be chased up for repairs as will empty salt boxes, in Great Wigborough and Salcott.

Broadband improvements are a concern for all our villages and ECC are working alongside other bodies to help achieve a good solution to the problem.

Public-Have Your Say – None

Declarations of Interest – None

1. Playgrounds – reports were not available due to illness etc. but inspections had been carried out as normal. Rubber clippings will be ordered when a suitable drop off time and place have been decided.

2. Salcott Meadow/Creek – requests for fencing along the creek edge were discussed at length all of us having read the four reports received from authoritative bodies. Phil proposed, Netty seconded and all agreed that following four independent reports regarding a potential water hazard the advice received was to install more signage which we will carry out shortly. Only one report mentioned fencing but advising against it. We were required to pay for two of the reports totaling £260.

3. Precept/Grant 2012/2013 – finances were discussed at length using the prepared detailed sheet. Our predicted spending for the year (year finishes 31/03/12) is not far out from the money received therefore Phil proposed, Jane seconded and all agreed to keep the precept/grant the same as last year.

4. Police – as above

5. Chairman and Vice for the next 2 year period – following councillors circumstances changing it will prove difficult to keep to the same village rotation system that we have been using therefore we will amend our standing orders to adapt this at the AGM in May. It was agreed by all that Jinny has made a huge contribution to the parish council since she joined and every effort will be made to keep up the standard that she has created.

6. Broadband update: John presented us with a very informative pack and has been researching this matter thoroughly in the aim of better broadband speed and availability for all our villages.

7. Website update: Again John has been working to take up this work.

8. Sparklers Report: The number of people seemed to be similar to last year, although by mistake the counter wasn’t carried out. The set-up had been moved around to give more space for the crowds. A road sign had been put in the wrong place causing congestion. A few people had been treated by the Red Cross, mainly for grit in eyes and nothing too serious although one person had been hit by a bottle being thrown. Record money was taken and in general it was a very successful evening. Any problems have been noted and will be addressed for next year’s event including a limit on the advertising.

9. Abberton Reservoir Report: Work has progressed well due to the dry weather. The new road will be opened in March. Any complaints to the Water Company have been addressed immediately. We are not happy with the outside lighting at the new Visitor Centre and will be making our feelings known to the planning department.

10. Actions and Reminders List – updated

Planning:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

112345 Proposal: Single-storey extension in brick and tile at north door, providing WC and wet area to Church at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Peldon

111937 Proposal: Detached office, garage and car port building at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon

112422 Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage at The Farmhouse, Abbots Wick Lane, Great Wigborough

112023 Proposal: 1^st floor extension to rear over existing g/floor 2 storey extension to side at The Briars, Peldon Road, Peldon – Withdrawn

Finances:

101641 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for January £353.53

101642 – St Mary the Virgin, Peldon – mag entries £150.00

101643 – Peldon Village Hall – hire £174.00

101644 – T Hedger – sorting fallen tree on Moss Hay £12.00

The next meeting will be held at Peldon Village Hall on Tues 14^th Feb 2012 at 7.30pm

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Agenda 10th January 2012

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 10^th January 2012.

Apologies for absence: Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Terry Sutton, Charles Dymond

Minutes of the last meeting

Borough Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1. Playgrounds

Report and update on both play areas including any outstanding work, also update on rubber clippings for Salcott.

2. Salcott Meadow/Creek

Consider reports and correspondence received from authoritative bodies re suggestions of fencing along the creek edge.
Decision required: What action if any are we going to take on this matter including erection of suggested signage.

3. Precept/Grant 2012/2013

Consider CBC information (same as last year) and updated finance sheet
Decision required: How much do we require to ensure that all matters are carried out as they should be?

4. Police

Reports of crimes in our villages if available
Decision required: Any crimes we feel we should report

5. Chairmanship and Vice for the next 2 year period

Further discussion and ideas
Decision required: Do we need to change our Standing Orders to accommodate changes and if so what?

6. Broadband update
7. Website update
8. Sparklers Report from this last event
9. Abberton Reservoir Community Fund

Grants received and any outstanding applications or information

10. Actions and Reminders List

Update

Correspondence:

English Rural The Bulletin Winter 2011
ECC Road Closure – School Lane, Great Wigborough, 5 days from 23/01/12
CBC Emergency Planning meeting Tues 20March, 7.30 Old Library, Town Hall
Leiston-cum-Sizewell’s proposal
CBC requested information

Planning:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

112345 Proposal: Single-storey extension in brick and tile at north door, providing WC and wet area to Church at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Peldon

111937 Proposal: Detached office, garage and car port building at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon

112422 Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage at The Farmhouse, Abbots Wick Lane, Great Wigborough

112023 Proposal: 1^st floor extension to rear over existing g/floor 2 storey extension to side at The Briars, Peldon Road, Peldon – Withdrawn

Finances:

101641 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for January £353.53

101642 – St Mary the Virgin, Peldon – mag entries £150.00

101643 – Peldon Village Hall – hire £174.00

101644 – T Hedger – sorting fallen tree on Moss Hay £12.00

The next meeting will be held at Peldon Village Hall on Tues 14^th February 2012 at 7.30pm

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Minutes 13th December 2011

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 13^th December 2011.

Present: Nicky Ellis, Charles Dymond, Jane Banks, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale, Netty Knill-Jones, Lynne Simmons, John Walker and 4 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis

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

Borough Councillors: The really poor state of School Lane, Great Wigborough has been reported to ECC Highways and their complaint of the use of passing places for bird-watching along there is being chased up. Empty salt bins, one in Church Lane, Great Wigborough and two in The Street, Salcott have been reported and are being chased up.

Public-Have Your Say: The concrete footpath sign for Moss Hay in Church Road is leaning badly. This had been reported and will be chased up for reinstatement. A site meeting will take place to sort out the rubble in the ditch problem in the same area.

Declarations of Interest: None

Playgrounds – inspection reports for both sites were read out noting a couple of jobs to be carried out in the near future.The rubber clippings for Salcott will be ordered.
Salcott Meadow/Creek – it was agreed for this decision on the request for fencing round the creek would take place next month when the meeting is held at Salcott and also when the RoSPA Water Report has been circulated to interested parties as the other reports have been. Meanwhile we will be organizing the erection of Water Hazard signs at the entrances of the meadow.
Police – no reports of crime in our villages to our knowledge.
Chairmanship and Vice for the next 2 year period from May – Nicky Ellis will be chairman and vice-chairman is to be decided in the next few months. The wording in our Constitution may need to be altered to accommodate a change in our pattern routine due to people not wishing to or not being able to take up these challenging roles.
Broadband Update – John provided an update based on the paper circulated at the last meeting. It was agreed that the chances of getting a grant would be improved if adjoining parishes could be recruited. Phil felt that this might be welcome in respect of Layer Breton and John undertook to speak with Chris de Courcy-Bower to explore the perception that Abberton and Langenhoe were not impressed with County Broadband and to see whether there was likely to be any interest in working with Winstred Hundred.
Precept/Grant for 2012/2013 –was discussed at length taking into account all necessary spending for this forthcoming year. A more detailed financial report will be circulated for a decision at the next meeting. CBC’s interpretation of a Band D property on the precept/grant form will be sort.
CALC meeting – was attended by two of our councillors and a report was given. The working party had met with Councillor Dopson to discuss the withdrawal of the CBC grant but had appeared not to have made any progress in changing her mind on this matter.
Affordable Housing Enabler meeting – took place at the RCCE offices with two of our councillors to explore ways in which we could receive a better response from any future housing needs surveys we carry out. A more friendly approach was suggested and we will possibly carrying out another survey in 3 years time.
Actions and Reminders List including Website progress – our list was updated and John has made a good start for taking over the website.

Planning:

Notice of Planning Decisions:

111662 Proposal: Extension to dwelling to provide additional accommodation at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Refused

111830 Proposal: Front garden wall and improved existing access to residential frontage only at Beckton House Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Refused

111972 Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey extension, erection of two conservatory style extensions to the rear of the property with single storey cloakroom between and detached double garage to the front of the property at The Farmhouse, Abbots Wick Lane, Great Wigborough – Permission Granted

Appeal: APP/A1530/A/11/2163764NWF against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed agricultural building to store hay crop produced by the farm.

Appeal: APP/A1530/D/11/2164288 against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling.

Appeal Decision: APP/A1530/A/11/2154584 against planning conditions imposed by CBC at Fourways Farm – Appeal Dismissed

Finances:

101635 – SLCC – annual subs £97.00

101636 – Mr B J Gooding – play insp and repairs to goal post on Moss Hay £89.72

101637 – Tollesbury (St Mary’s) PCC – mag entries £55.00

101638 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for December £353.53

101639 – T Hedger – trim of Salcott meadow roadside hedge £40.00

101640 – T Simmons – play insp x 2 £60.00

The next meeting will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tues 10^th January 2012 at 7.30pm

24th January 201227th November 2015

Hundred grand grant for Village Hall

pvh The Peldon Village Hall Management Committee were pleased to announce that plans for a new village hall for Peldon took a big step forward in December when they were awarded a grant of £100,000 from the Abberton Reservoir Community Fund towards the project. Following the granting of planning permission in August, this is a significant contribution towards the estimated £600,000 needing to be raised.

As a condition of the grant, the new building will have a lobby area that is open throughout the day, even if the hall is not in use. This area will include toilet facilities, an information area about the reservoir and a vending machine for the convenience of visitors who may wish to park in the hall’s car park before setting off to walk round the easterly side of the enlarged reservoir, once pathways have been created.

Together with the £30,000 already awarded from Essex County Council’s Community Initiatives Fund and £20,000 accumulated from fundraising events in recent years, the committee are now about a quarter of the way towards their target. Three further grant applications have been lodged and more will follow, including a major one to the Big Lottery, about which more will be said in coming months.

In the meantime there are lots of fundraising events coming up you can support to help:

Race Night on 17^th March – flyer attached gives all the details (POSTPONED)
30^th June –Soul Concert with the Crissy Lee Band and Grand Auction. Venue – Brickhouse Barn, Lower Road, Peldon. Further details to be announced.
16^th September – Sponsored Walk – details of route, and how to take part and get sponsorship forms to be announced later in the year.
10^th November – Quiz Night in the Village Hall.

To find out more about these, of how to help PVH in general, contact Bob Holmes on 01206 735510.

19th January 20128th December 2015

PAWS – January Zoo report

rebecca-perry Our January meeting was on 10^th January 2012 (earlier than usual due to the Pantomime) when Rebecca Perry from Colchester Zoo came to talk to us. Rebecca is Director of Conservation and actually works for “Action for the Wild” which is the charity side of the Zoo. She explained all about how Zoo’s came into being with the earliest recorded menageries dating back as far as 4000 years ago. London Zoo opened in 1828 to Fellows only and to the public in 1847. Colchester Zoo (or Stanway Hall Park as it was originally known as) opened in 1963 by Frank Farrar and his wife Helena before being sold to his niece in 1983. At the time there were 5 keepers and 5 other staff, no running water or electrics. Now it’s the largest privately owned Zoo in the U.K. with award winning enclosures, over 60 acres of land, 270 species and a successful captive breeding programme. Action for the Wild now owns a Nature Reserve in South Africa – Umphafa Private Nature Reserve – which has seen the release of many animals including White Rhino, Impala, Antelope, Wildebeest, Zebra and Rock Pythons to name but a few. It was a very interesting and very enjoyable evening.

Our next meeting is on 28^th February when Ann Hardy will reveal the “Secrets of the Royal Jewels.” Details of all our meetings and speakers can we found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website.