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Winstred Hundred PC Minutes – 11th April 2023
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 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
- Playgrounds and Playing Fields – both fields and playgrounds are in good order and it is hoped for Salcott meadow to dry out enough soon for cutting.
- Website – ideas for design and layout, with cost in mind, are being looked into with our website manager.
- Affordable Rural Housing – we had previously agreed for RCCE to carry out the survey for us to establish if there is any need for social housing in our villages and the RCCE Enabling Officer will be coming to our next meeting to explain the process.
- Transport Meeting – a councillor attended the recent meeting and made the case that the bus services to Peldon are inadequate for youngsters attending schools in Colchester.
- Actions and reminder List – updated and to add that Anglian Water have met with parish councillors today to explain their visit to Peldon for a waste water management study which involves visiting most properties.
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
Winstred Hundred PC Agenda – 11th April 2023
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 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:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields – reports on both fields and playgrounds
- Decision required: Anything that needs attention?
2. Website update – new look, format etc
Continue readingWinstred Hundred PC Minutes 10th January 2023
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 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
Winstred Hundred PC Agenda – 10th January 2023
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 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
Winstred Hundred PC Minutes 13th December 2022
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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.
Continue readingWinstred Hundred PC Minutes 8th February 2022
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 on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 7.30pm
Present: Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, John Walker, Phil Gladwin, Clare Lauwerys (chair), Wendy Ritherdon, Robert Kean
Apologies for absence: Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Robert Davidson
Minutes of the January meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman.
County and Borough Councillor Reports: None
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: None
PC Minutes 11th January 2022
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 on Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 7.30pm
Chair: All agreed for Phil to be elected to chair the meeting in the absence of Clare and Jinny (chair and vice).
Present: John Walker, Catherine Sprott, Wendy Ritherdon, Phil Gladwin, Liz Davidson, Netty Knill Jones, Robert Davidson and Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale, Robert Kean, Andrew Ellis
Minutes of November meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
December meeting was cancelled owing to Covid and other illnesses.
County Councillor Report: Council tax will be increased not least because social care is an ever-growing expense. Where private companies are unable to continue operating owing to rising costs or staff shortages ECC must pick up the pieces and do what is necessary to take care of all those who need it.
Continue readingWinstred 100 PC Agenda 11th January 2022
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 on Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend
Masks are compulsory unless exempt
Continue readingWinstred 100 PC Agenda 14th December 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
This meeting has been cancelled due to the much higher infection rate of the new COVID variant and the still developing scientific understanding of its impact.
Continue readingPC Meeting 12th October 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
The meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council scheduled to be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 12th October 2021 at 7.30 pm was cancelled at short notice owing to sickness and Covid-related issues.
Any matters needing immediate attention will be discussed via email and dealt with accordingly, as per normal.
The clerk and councillors are always available to be contacted on any matter/issues.