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Annual Report 2019-2020
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Annual Report of the Parish Council for year 2019-2020
Over the last year we have dealt with the usual complaints of speeding traffic, dog fouling, various noise related problems, potholes, flooding, planning issues and much more. Many of these are outside our powers and were passed on to our Borough and County Councillors to whom we owe sincere thanks.
Speeding through the village caused ongoing concern. We organised a successful public meeting chaired by Kevin Bentley (ECC Highways portfolio holder) and attended by Police and Highways officers. Several strategies to improve matters were identified and we await their fuller investigation and implementation by ECC Highways.
Numerous complaints concerning behaviour around the National Trust land at Copt Hall Lane led us to Continue reading
PC Minutes 10th March 2020
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 7.30 pm on Tuesday 10th March 2020
Present: Clare Lauwerys, Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin (chair), Wendy Ritherdon, Nett Knill Jones, John Walker, Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: Dave Taylor, Robert Kean
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Warden Report: Nothing to report
County and Borough Councillor Report: Essex County Council has been discussing Coronavirus and also with contact Continue reading
PC Agenda 10th March 2020
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 7.30 pm on Tuesday 10th March 2020 to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting:
Zone Warden Report:
County and Borough Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
PC Minutes 14th January 2020
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 7.30 pm on Tuesday 14th January 2020
Present: Liz Davidson, Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale, Robert Kean (Chair), John Walker, Wendy Ritherdon, Netty Knill-Jones, Phil Gladwin, Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: Dave Taylor, Robert Davidson
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Warden Report: No issues have been reported
Borough Councillor Report: Owing to endless rain there has been flooding and subsequent damage to roads. Maldon Road in particular is suffering from fallen road sides in places and the usual pot holes all of which are Continue reading
PC Minutes 11th April 2017
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 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th April 2017
Present: Nicky Ellis, Bob Holmes, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin, Lynne Simmons, Netty Knill-Jones, John Walker, Kevin Bentley, 2 Zone Wardens, 5 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Robert Kean, Liz Davidson, Andrew Ellis, Robert Davidson
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Warden Report: Unfortunately there are still many vehicles speeding Continue reading
PC Agenda 11th April 2017
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 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th April 2017 to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting:
Zone Warden Report:
County and Borough Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Items for Discussion
1. Changes to the Waste Collection Service
- CBC Zone Warden in attendance to explain changes beginning in June
PC Agenda 14th March 2017
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held in Peldon Church 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th March 2017 to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence: Bob Holmes
Minutes of the last meeting:
Zone Warden Report:
County and Borough Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Decision required: Any matters that require attention?
2. Virley Brook Flood Modelling Study Meeting – Report
- Meeting at Environment Agency offices on 9th March 2017
3. Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Centre
- To note matters to date of the PC’s role in this.
4. Actions and Reminder List
- Update
Correspondence:
- National Plant Monitoring Scheme [email protected] or phone 01722 342743
- Victim Support Volunteer Recruitment www.victimsupport.org.uk 01277 357557
- RCCE 2017 Essex Village of the Year competition entry form
- Essex Coastal Forum Meeting at County Hall 6th March 2017
- Mersea Island Courier – invitation to enter articles of interest
Planning Decisions:
| Planning Enforcement Appeal against Enforcement Notice has been lodged (Ref: 091167) | Appeal ref: APP/A1530/C/17/3168882 at Mehalah, The Strood, Peldon |
| 170063 | Proposal: Fenestration adjustments and inclusion of attic storage space to family leisure activity at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve Conditional |
| 163076 | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing caravan to be positioned on site and the use of a storage building that has been used to store outboard engines, oars and other owner paraphernalia at Bennysteins, The Strood, Peldon – Refuse Certificate of Lawful Use or Development |
| 163103 | Proposal: 1.2m extension to existing domestic garage and garden screen wall to existing patio at Willow Creek Farm, Colchester Road, Virley – Approve Conditional |
Finances:
| 101916 | R S Pullen – Webhosting (101915 cancelled) | £38.97 |
| 101917 | R S Pullen – clerk’s salary March | £426.82 |
| 101918 | R S Pullen – clerk’s expenses | £172.48 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 11th April 2017 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall
PC Minutes 14th February 2017
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 14th February 2017.
Present: John Walker, Bob Holmes, Liz Davidson, Phil Gladwin, Lynne Simmons, Netty Knill-Jones, Robert Kean, Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley, Zone Warden and one member of the public.
Apologies for absence: Nicky Ellis, Jinny Gale, Robert Davidson.
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman.
Zone Warden: A speed gun check carried out in Peldon revealed several speeding. There has been a substantial increase in fly tipping recently and prosecutions will be carried out whenever possible. Black refuse bags now have to be bought by residents. Details of refuse collections etc. are on the CBC website. There is a litter picker operating in Salcott. Continue reading
PC Agenda 11th October 2016
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 11th October 2016 to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting:
Zone Warden Report:
County and Borough Councillor Reports: Continue reading
3rd Party Flood Responsibilities
The following was issued recently by Essex County Council and might be of local interest:
Reducing the impact of flooding
A recent Scrutiny report has highlighted how the threat of flooding Continue reading