Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 7.30pm
Present: Phil Gladwin (chair), John Walker, Netty Knill Jones, Roger Pittock, Catherine Sprott
Apologies for absence: Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale, Liz Davidson, Robert Davidson
The minutes of the meeting held on 13th December 2022 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County and City Councillor Reports: None
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: Phil Gladwin for Item 2
Playgrounds and Playing Fields are both in good order with outstanding jobs being addressed. Peldon Jubilee tree has now been planted near the village sign and thanks go to Liz and Robert for that. Salcott one is in hand and will be planted shortly.
Precept/Grant 2023/24 – after carefully consideration of future budget, this year’s expenses, price increases, etc it was proposed, seconded and agreed by all to increase the parish council precept by 10% (£1,478) giving a total of £16,258 for the year to enable services and projects to be addressed as and when required in all the villages.
Road Gritting – with a view that further commitment from ECC is not an option,a reminder to all residents that there are salt/grit boxes in various locations for spreading the contents on icy patches on the pavements and highways when required. Refilling of the boxes can be arranged with Phil Gladwin for collection from his farm where we hold a supply.
Website update – it was agreed that we should ask our service provider to update the website as he sees fit for our needs but ask about extra costs if any.
Actions and reminder List – updated
Planning Decisions:
222547
Prior Approval for conversion of 6 silos into Class B8 (storage and distribution) use at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon – Prior Approval Required (Approved)
222520
Proposal: Temporary use of mobile home at Green Farm, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
222723
Proposal: Conversion of existing garage/outbuilding into annex living accommodation at Chestnuts Farm, Peldon Road, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional
221708
Proposal: Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) following a grant of planning permission 202510 at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve conditional
Payments for January:
David J Kingaby – website refinement and support
£143.16
St Mary the Virgin Peldon – mag entries
£180.00
R S Pullen – January salary plus backpay
£775.00
Information Commissioner’s Office – Data Protection
£40.00
Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall – hire
£20.00
Webhosting UK Com Ltd.
£14.39
Salcott Village Hall – year’s hire
£120.00
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 7.30pm, at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Everyone attending this meeting is required to wear a mask. Whilst we appreciate that this is not a legal requirement at this time, as we have vulnerable people amongst us, it is a common courtesy for their safety.
Apologies for absence: To confirm minutes of the meeting held on 13th December 2022 County and Borough Councillor Reports: Public-Have Your Say: Declarations of Interest:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
Reports on both playgrounds and fields
Decision required: Anything that needs attention?
2. Precept/Grant 2023/24
To consider finances to date and forecast for the year’s end
To consider requirements and budget for next year
To note CBC Revenue and LCTS Grants are the same as last year
Decision required:How much do we consider necessary to maintain the same level of services and standards bearing in mind recent price increases and with possibly more to come?
3. Road Gritting
Could this be extended?
4. Website update
Should we go for a change of design/theme?
5. Actions and reminder List – update
Planning Decisions:
222547
Prior Approval for conversion of 6 silos into Class B8 (storage and distribution) use at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road Peldon – Prior Approval Required (Approved)
222520
Proposal: Temporary use of mobile home at Green Farm, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
222723
Proposal: Conversion of existing garage/outbuilding into annex living accommodation at Chestnuts Farm, Peldon Road, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional
221708
Proposal: Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) following a grant of planning permission 202510 at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve conditional
Payments for January:
David J Kingaby – website refinement and support
£143.16
St Mary the Virgin Peldon – mag entries
£180.00
R S Pullen – January salary plus backpay
£775.00
Information Commissioner’s Office – Data Protection
£40.00
Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall – hire
£20.00
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 7.30pm, at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at the Meeting Room, Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on Tuesday 13th December 2022 at 7.30pm.
Present: John Walker, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), Liz Davidson, Robert Davidson, Andrew Ellis
Apologies for absence: Roger Pittock, Catherine Sprott, Clare Lauwerys, Netty Knill Jones, Kevin Bentley
The minutes of the meeting held on 8th November 2022 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
City Councillor Report: No garden waste will be collected until after Christmas. Devolution is being discussed which includes the option of a mayor for the whole of Essex. Elections every 4 years is being considered but this coincides with discussions on possible boundary changes.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: Robert and Liz Davidson for Item 3.
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at the Meeting Room, Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on Tuesday 13th December 2022 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Everyone attending this meeting is required to wear a mask. Whilst we appreciate that this is not a legal requirement at this time, as we have vulnerable people amongst us, it is a common courtesy for their safety.
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 7.30pm
Present: Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale (chair), Liz Davidson, Netty Knill Jones, Robert Davidson, Catherine Sprott, Phil Gladwin, Roger Pittock
Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis
The minutes of the meeting held on 11th October 2022 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Borough Councillor Report: Both Borough and County Councillors have Locality Budget funds to allocate. Constituency boundaries are being considered but ours will probably remain the same. There is energy support for those who are in need and details can be found on CBC website.
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Everyone attending this meeting is required to wear a mask. Whilst we appreciate that this is not a legal requirement at this time, as we have vulnerable people amongst us, it is a common courtesy for their safety.
To note Moss Hay entrance gate has been installed with a new chain
To note a couple of small jobs that need addressing at Salcott and quotations will be sought where necessary.
Decision required: Anything else that needs attention?
2. Wigboroughs Noticeboards
Both Little and Great Wigboroughs notice boards are in a bad state of repair and will have to be removed for the bus shelter painting job, soon to come.
Decision required: Should we go-ahead and purchase 2 new ones at a cost of £309.90 each?
3. Speeding/Road Signage/Safety Issues
Discussion to include footpath and speeding query from a resident
Following Cllr Scott’s visit issues that arose including VAS for Peldon
4. Email Protocol
To confirm changes discussed at the July meeting
5. Increase for minutes entries in Tollesbury and Salcott Mag
From £85 to £115 per annum from 2023 (Peldon & Wigs mag is £180)
Decision required: Do we agree to accept this increase?
6. Jubilee Trees
…are in CBC nursery for safe keeping and watering.
Decisions required: Should we get these form CBC now, will they be delivered, who will do the digging and what should we have for the wording on the plaques?
7. Youth Forum
To discuss holding a meeting on a Saturday to find out what is important to the under 18s in the parish
8. Local Government Association’s Model Councillor Code of Conduct
Decision required: Following notification from CBC on the above should the parish council adopt this or consider changes that may be appropriate to us?
9. Actions and reminder List – update
Planning applications:
222547
Proposal: Prior approval for the conversion of 6 silos into Class B8 (storage and distribution) use under Class R of the GDPO at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections
222520
Proposal: Temporary use of existing mobile home whilst building works are carried out (3 years) at Green Farm, The Street, Salcott
Planning Decisions:
222085
Proposal: Resubmission 211906-retrospective planning permission at Marels, School Lane, Great Wigborough – Refuse
221934
Proposal: To vary condition 4 0f planning permission 100915 at St Ives Farm, St Ives Road, Peldon – Refuse
221990
Proposal: New brans and covered area ancillary to main dwelling at Wheatlands, Church Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
Payments for November:
Tollesbury (St Mary’s) PCC – mag entries
£85.00
The Wigborough Community Group – hire of Church
£33.00
R S Pullen – November salary
£525.00
R S Pullen – Defib pads
£143.82
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 13th December 2022 at 7.30pm, at Meeting Room of Peldon and Wigs Community Hall
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 11th October 2022 at 7.30pm
Present: Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, Roger Pittock, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), Robert Davidson, Liz Davidson, John Walker
Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis, Clare Lauwerys
The Minutes of the meeting held on 12th July 2022 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman.
Borough Councillor Report: Colchester Borough Council is £3m in debt. A Rural Prosperity Fund is being rolled outfor communities and job prospects. The lower bands of properties will receive £150 off their council tax.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: None
Playgrounds and Playing Fields – both Salcott and Peldon are in good order having received repair work to the swings at Salcott, new signage at Moss Hay, and newly installed adult gym equipment at both sites after receiving a National Lottery grant for the apparatus and Locality Budget from the Borough Councillors for the matting. The problem with the pole at the entrance gate to Moss Hay for vehicle access will be addressed in due course. As always, we would please request for everyone to use the equipment and fields in a responsible manner for all to enjoy and in particular dog owners to be considerate bearing in mind that children play on these fields and play equipment.
Wigboroughs Bus Shelters – it was agreed to accept the quote of £375 for painting both bus shelters and so the shelters and the Little Wigborough village sign will be given some TLC in the near future.
20’s Plenty Webinar (for 20mph speed limit near schools and similar)- attended by several parish councillors who felt there was no benefit to our villages in becoming involved with the organisation.
CBC Planning Training Session – was also attended and thought to be disheartening as to how planning rules and laws are implemented now.
Email Protocol – updated and will be circulated amongst the parish councillors
Process for agreeing responses to planning applications – as above
Cllr Lee Scott, Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance – visited us and we drove round the villages showing him all the highways’ problems we have at present. Some things can and will be addressed but other will not owing to lack of funding. It was very good to meet him and we thanked him for making the journey.
Youth Forum – Postponed until next month.
Actions and reminder List – updated
Planning applications:
221708
Proposal: Application to vary condition (drawings) following a grant of planning permission 202510 at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – the parish council has no objections
221663 (& 221664 Listed Building application)
Proposal: Renovation of farm house, erection of garden room extension, erection of cart lodge at Home Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections
221971
Proposal: Rear extension to existing bungalow at 12 Newpots Close, Peldon – the parish council has no objections
221997
Proposal: Extension of residential curtilage to East barn, modifications to outbuilding for ancillary use at Green Barn, Church View, The Street, Salcott – the parish council has no objections
221990
Proposal: New barns and covered area ancillary to the main dwelling and 3 box domestic stable building and hay store at Wheatlands, Church Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections
221934
Proposal: Application to vary condition 4 of planning permission 100915 at St Ives Farm, St Ives Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections
222085
Proposal: Resubmission of 211906 for retrospective planning permission workshop/home office at Marels, School Lane, Great Wigborough – the parish council’s position with regard to this application is a neutral one. We neither actively object to it nor actively support it, believing that we can add no value to the work of the professional planning officers.
222034
Proposal: Construction of single storey sun lounge to east side of two storey cottage at The Olde House, Mersea Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objection
Planning Decisions:
221316
Proposal: Insertion of 2 conservatory type roof lights on north elevation at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
221193
Proposal: Installation of cellar with spiral staircase at Green Barn, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
221181
Proposal: Demolition of dilapidated outbuilding and replacing with new at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Refuse
220306
Proposal: Outline application for the demolition of an existing building at Plovers, Mersea Road, Peldon – Refuse
221261
Proposal: Remodelling of existing property, construction of first floor extension above existing garage at Chubbins, Church Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
221535
Proposal: Extension of residential amenity land to East Barn at Green Barn, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
221971
Proposal: Rear extension to existing bungalow at 12 Newpots Close, Peldon – Approve conditional
221997
Proposal: Extension to residential curtilage to East Barn at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
Finances: Payments made in August:
Kevin Harris – roof repairs to Little Wigborough bus shelter
£880.70
Kevin Harris – roof repairs to Great Wigborough bus shelter
£797.69
Tree & Lawn Company – Salcott grass cut
£126.00
Anglia Inspection Services – annual playgrounds inspections
£168.00
Impact Signs – Moss Hay signage
£30.00
R S Pullen – August salary
£525.00
Payments to be made in September:
R S Pullen – September salary:
£525.00
R S Pullen – expenses: ink, paper, mat, shackles, petrol, etc.
£225.59
Payments for October:
PKF Littlejohn LLP – external audit
£360.00
R S Pullen – October salary
£525.00
CALC – annual subscription
£35.00
Fresh-Air Fitness – adult gym equipment
£6,504.84
EALC – Councillor training
£480.00
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 7.30pm, at St Stephen’s Church, Great Wigborough
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 11th October 2022 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Everyone attending this meeting is required to wear a mask. Whilst we appreciate that this is not a legal requirement at this time, as we have vulnerable people amongst us, it is a common courtesy for their safety.
Apologies for absence: To confirm minutes of the meeting held on 12th July 2022: To note September meeting was cancelled owing to the death of the Queen. County and Borough Councillor Reports: Public-Have Your Say: Declarations of Interest:
Anti-social vehicle use is targeted by Public Space Protection Order
Following a period of consultation Colchester Borough Council has introduced a Public Space Protection Order to target anti-social vehicle use. The order came into effect on 30th September and will remain in place for three years.
Specifically, within the area shown on the map, the council prohibits:
Engaging in, promoting, encouraging, or assisting in the carrying out of any activity connected to the use of a motor vehicle, inclusive of motorbikes on a public highway, public car park or any other land to which the public has access in the Colchester Borough Council district area (Restricted Area) and which causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.
Congregating or loitering as part of a group surrounding or within one or more stationary vehicles at any time where such activity causes noise, exhaust fumes, harassment, alarm, or distress
Causing or permitting excessive amplified music or vehicular noise, and/or excessive emissions of exhaust fumes where such activity causes harassment, alarm, or distress
Using a skateboard, pedal cycle, which includes a power assisted pedal cycle, or a pedal cycle in combination with a trailer, constructed or adapted for carrying one or more passengers, scooter, skates or any other self-propelled wheeled vehicle in such a manner as to cause damage to property or that causes or is likely to cause intimidation, harassment, alarm, distress, nuisance or annoyance to any person.
