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PC Minutes 9th March 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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 Agenda 9th March 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 9th March 2021 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are requested to attend and the public are welcome to participate.
The Zoom meeting details are: Meeting ID: 820 6283 1393 Passcode: pcmar.
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last 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
- Discuss any update on alternative arrangements for Moss Hay maintenance
- Any updates re the different quotes and equipment for Peldon playground, discuss preferences, etc.
- Decision required: What are we going to do with regard to maintenance at Moss Hay, should we advertise?
- Decision required: Any further measures required with regard to Covid-19 and current government guidelines
2. Ditches and flooding issues at Peldon
- Thanks to Highways and resident co-operation the problems have hopefully been resolved
3. Communication and Engagement
- Discuss how the parish council can best engage and communicate with our residents of all ages
4. Actions and reminder List – update
Planning Applications:
| 210326 | Proposal: Erection of carport/workshop ancillary to dwelling at The King, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough – the parish council has no objections to this application |
| 210503 | Proposal: Replacement of a commercial building with a single dwelling (in lieu of Prior Approval for extension and conversion of building into a dwelling subject of application 200890 and 202176 at adjacent to Ransomes Cottage, Wig Road, Peldon |
Finances: Schedule for payments online:
| R S Pullen | March salary | £500.00 |
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 13th April 2021 at 7.30pm via Zoom
PC Minutes 9th February 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held via Zoom on Tuesday 9th February 2021 at 7.30pm.
Present: Clare Lauwerys (chair), Netty Knill Jones, Wendy Ritherdon, Jinny Gale, Catherine Sprott, John Walker, Liz Davidson, Robert Kean, Andrew Ellis, Robert Davidson and 3 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Phil Gladwin, Kevin Bentley
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and will be signed in due course
County Councillor Report: Covid cases are reducing now, vaccinations are going well but any over 70s who have not received an invitation yet should contact their GP to book their vaccination.
Borough Councillors Reports: Thanks were expressed to Kevin for organising drain jetting and sucking out both in Peldon and Salcott.
Owing to the poor weather conditions if any refuse sacks are not collected by 5pm on the expected day they will be collected on the next appropriate week, either blue or green. Continue reading
PC Agenda 9th February 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 9th February 2021 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are requested to attend and the public are welcome to participate.
The Zoom meeting details are: Meeting ID: 895 5539 2874 Passcode: pcfeb.
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last 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
- Discuss alternative possibilities for Moss Hay maintenance
- Having studied the different quotes and equipment for Peldon playground discuss preferences. Are we able to make any decisions as yet?
- Decision required: What are we going to do with regard to maintenance at Moss Hay?
- Decision required: Any further measures required with regard to Covid-19 and current government guidelines
2. On- Line Planning Briefing
- Report following 3 parish councillors having attended.
3. Flooding at Salcott
- There have been various flooding issues/problems at Salcott recently and particularly during this very wet weather which have been dealt with accordingly. A major contribution of organisation has taken place from Salcott and Virley Parish Councillors mediating with ECC Highways, Anglian Water and Environment Agency and with help from local residents. Issues are still being dealt with as and when they arise.
4. Peldon Village Sign – will be taken down for refurbishment shortly.
5. Actions and reminder List – update
Planning Applications:
| 210080 | Proposal: Outline application for permission for erection of 4 two storey dwellings and up to 7 car parking places and related hard and soft landscaping at land opposite St Mary’s Church, The Street, Salcott – the parish council comments are on the CBC website |
Planning Decisions:
| 202704 | Proposal: Rear single storey kitchen extension and utility room side extension at Hall Barn, Peldon Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
Finances: Schedule for payments online:
| Mr T Newman | Moss Hay maintenance x 4 | £120.00 |
| EALC | Planning briefing x 3 | £252.00 |
| R S Pullen | February salary | £500.00 |
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th March 2021 at 7.30pm via Zoom
PC Minutes 12th January 2021
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held via Zoom on Tuesday 12th January 2021 at 7.30pm
Present: Clare Lauwerys (chair), Jinny Gale, Wendy Ritherdon, Phil Gladwin, Netty Knill Jones, John Walker, Liz Davidson, Catherine Sprott, Robert Davidson, Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley and 2 members of the public
Apologies for absence: None
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and will be signed in due course
Borough Councillor Reports: The flooding from both sewage and surface water at Salcott were addressed as a matter of urgency by Anglian Water and ECC Highways, but further work needs to be carried out. Continue reading
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