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 September 2024 at 7.30pm
Present: Netty Knill Jones, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), Robert Davidson, Liz Davidson, Roger Pittock, City Cllr Martin Parsons
Apologies for absence: Catherine Sprott, Clare Lauwerys, Cllr Kevin Bentley
The minutes of July 2024 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
City Councillor Report: Following the consultation, it would appear inevitable that we will all be getting wheelie bins for our rubbish and recycling in due course. A black one for the black bag rubbish, another brown one for all the recycling items, plastic bottles, paper, card and tins and the glass still in the green boxes.
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall on Tuesday 14th June 2022 at 7.30pm.
Present: Robert Davidson, Liz Davidson, Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), Clare Lauwerys, Roger Pittock
Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley
Roger Pittock was co-opted on to the parish councillor for Salcott ward and was welcomed by all
The minutes of the meeting of 10th May 2022 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Borough Councillor Report: Colchester has now gained City status which will help to strength the local economy. The CBC Local Plan is almost ready for completion having approval of the inspector with some minor recommendations to be implemented.
Public-Have Your Say: None. Roger read out an introduction of himself
Declarations of Interest: None
Playgrounds and Playing Fields are in good order and the grass was in perfect condition for all Jubilee events. The new Peldon play equipment was officially opened by Robert, who had only just stepped down as Colchester Mayor. There were many children and adults for the occasion with games and fun had by all. Peldon and Wigboroughs joined forces for many events at Peldon over the Jubilee weekend and Great Wigborough Church held an afternoon tea event with children’s games as did Salcott. All the villages played their part to celebrate this momentous occasion. The parish council gifted commemorative mugs to all the children. A new bench has been installed at Salcott next to the playground and Book Box funded by Borough Councillor’s Locality Budget. Peldon benches, one for inside the playground and a picnic table are in storage ready for installation in the near future. With funding secured adult gym equipment for both Salcott and Peldon is being ordered and sites have been agreed.
Audit Return and Associated Compliances AGAR Part 2 2021/2022 including Internal Audit Report, Certificate of Exemption, Annual Governance Statement and Accounting Statement were agreed by all and signed by the chairman and clerk (as RFO) where appropriate. Steve Copeland was thanked for carrying out the internal audit for us again.
Email Protocol and Complaints Policy: areminder of our email protocol will be sent round again and Complaints Policy will be looked into. Updates will be discussed at the next meeting.
Feasibility Report – Peldon to Salcott – Traffic Management Improvements: our comments and suggestions will be put together for reply. The Head of Essex Highways will be invited for a visit to come and see our roads and problems first hand.
Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall: it was agreed by all that Liz and Phil will continue to be the parish council nominees for the Board of Trustees for Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall.
Essex Bridleway Association: Support was requested from the parish council for horse rider warning signs in specific locations. It was agreed that whilst we support the idea, there are other matters that are of concern with regard to slow moving traffic (including horses) that need addressing and we have requested a visit from Highways to look at these problems but meanwhile Abberton Reservoir Footpath officer will be contacted for their input as funding is still available from the expansion project.
Actions and reminder List – updated
Planning applications:
221081
Proposal: Replacement roof to existing conservatory and raising existing roof to first floor bedroom at Mehalah, The Strood, Peldon
221148
Proposal: Two storey rear extension and new detached double garage, following demolition of existing single garage at Hillside House, Church Road, Peldon
221181
Proposal: Demolition of old outbuilding and replace with new, change of use of paddock area and new access at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott
221193 (Listed Building)
Proposal: Installation of cellar at South Barn, Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott
221316(Listed Building)
Proposal: Insertion of 2 x conservation-type roof lights on north elevation at South Barn, Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott
Planning Decisions:
220002
Proposal: Outbuilding to rear garden at Fosters, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
211105
Proposal: Demolition of agricultural building and erection of replacement at Little Doves Day Nursery, Lower Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
211784
Proposal: Erection of four holiday lodges, access road and car ports at The Peldon Rose, Colchester Road, Peldon – Refuse
Finances: Payments to be made:
R S Pullen – June salary
£525.00
Glasdon UK – benches for Salcott and Peldon
£1,806.74
Peldon & Wigs Community Hall – hire
£20.00
Tree and Lawn Company Ltd. – Salcott grass cut
£192.00
Tree and lawn Company Ltd. – Salcott grass cut (Jubilee)
£144.00
R Davidson – removal and disposal of old play equipment
£900.00
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 12th July 2022 at 7.30pm, at Great Wigborough Church
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at St Stephens Church, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 12th July 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 June meeting: 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
Update on adult gym equipment for both sites and to agree ground matting.
Decision required: Are we happy to proceed with ordering matting for the gym equipment at a cost of £840 for both sites?
Decision required: Anything that needs attention?
2. Planning Applications
To discuss how we should comment on planning applications
Decision required: Do we need to make changes to our policy on this?
3. Email and Complaints Policies
To discuss if our policies are current or need adjustments
4. Cllr Lee Scott – Visit
In August the ECC Highways Leader will have a guided tour of our villages and the highways problems that are considered of importance to us
To discuss who will be included in the drive-round.
Following comments noted that Moss Hay entrances are not clearly visible discuss possible signage.
Decision required: Is signage a good idea and if so what and how?
7. Nuclear Power meeting
With meeting at West Mersea attended brief feedback will be given
Decision required: Should the parish council have an official representative at future meetings?
8. Actions and reminder List – update
Planning applications:
221535
Proposal: Extension of residential curtilage to East Barn, modifications to outbuilding for ancillary use at Green Farm, Church View, The Street, Salcott
221261
Proposal: Remodeling of existing property, construction of first floor extension above existing garage at Chubbins, Church Road, Peldon
Planning Decisions:
221081
Proposal: Replacement roof to existing conservatory at Mehalah, The Strood, Peldon – Approve conditional
221148
Proposal: Two storey rear extension and new detached double garage at Hillside House, Church Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
221126
Proposal: Single storey rear extension at Maple Ridge, Church Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
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.
Meeting cancelled due to illness. 18:55 12th October 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Drat minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 7.30pm
Present: John Walker, Wendy Ritherdon, Clare Lauwerys (chair), Borough Councillor Pat Moore and one member of the public
Apologies for absence: Catherine Sprott, Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Netty Knill Jones, Phil Gladwin, Robert Davidson, Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Borough Councillor Report: Suggestions and requests are welcome from all the villages for their wants and needs for possible inclusion in the new Conservative Policy for Colchester. The Queen’s Jubilee will be celebrated in the town centre with bunting, flags etc. The pilot scheme for E-Scooters is still ongoing. The consultation for proposed changes to parliamentary boundaries is on-going and people can see the proposed changes and respond here: https://www.bcereviews.org.uk/
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on Tuesday 8th June 2021 at 7.30 pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend. All Covid-19 related rules and regulations will be adhered to.
The main hall can provide a spacious venue with good ventilation for the present situation with doors and windows left open when required.
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend and the public are welcome to participate.
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 13th April 2021 at 7.30 pm to which the Councillors are requested to attend and the public are welcome to participate.
Update on grants for funding the Peldon playground project.
Decision required: Any new measures required with regard to Covid-19 and current government guidelines
2. Salcott Bus Stops and Footpaths
Following the parish council requesting that the bus stops at the Salcott crossroads are made accessible for wheelchair use we are pleased to say this work is now taking place.
Also following the parish council’s request footpath entrances and stiles are gradually being renewed and/or updated.
3. May 2021 Annual Parish Assembly and Parish Council Meeting
To note change of date for this meeting from 11th May to 4th May.
4. Actions and reminder List – update
Planning Applications:
210657
Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C3) and associated operational development at Nightingale Farm, School Lane, Great Wigborough – the parish council has no comments on this application
210624
Prior approval of agricultural or forestry development – proposed building at Hill Farm, School Lane, Great Wigborough
Finances: Schedule for payments online:
EALC – & NALC subs
£335.56
Tree & Lawn Company Ltd. – Salcott grass cut
£96.00
R S Pullen – April salary
£500.00
R S Pullen – Annual office expenses
£250.00
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 7.30 pm via Zoom which will commence with the Annual Parish Assembly
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held via Zoom on Tuesday 9th March 2021 at 7.30pm
Present: Clare Lauwerys (chair), Phil Gladwin, Netty Knill Jones, Jinny Gale, Wendy Ritherdon, Liz Davidson, John Walker, Kevin Bentley and one member of the public
Apologies for absence: Catherine Sprott, Andrew Ellis, Robert Davidson
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and will be signed in due course.
County Councillor Report: Council tax will be increased by 1.5% for the adult social care precept only. The virus is still diminishing in our area but everyone must remain vigilant. Schools are open now with the necessary precautions in place. Roads and signage are being mended but with restrictions from the virus making everything take that bit longer. Blocked ditches in Peldon will be dealt with accordingly. Continue reading “PC Minutes 9th March 2021”
