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 July 2025 at 7.30pm
Present: Cllrs Phil Gladwin, Roger Pittock, Clare Lauwerys, Liz Davidson, John Abbott, Jinny Gale (chair), City Cllr Andrew Ellis, County Cllr Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: Cllrs Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, Robert Davidson
The minutes of June 2025 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
City Councillor Report: The Draft Local Plan will be out for consultation on 10th November 2025. Peldon has been allocated 25 new houses. Andrew suggested that we hold a meeting to inform residents and collect their opinions in time to make an early return as soon as the consultation is announced.
County Cllr Report: LGR (Local Government Reform) is making good progress although the grouping of unitary councils has still to be decided. It is confirmed that an Essex Mayor will be in office in May 2026, shadowing unitaries will be in place by May 2027 and taking over completely in May 2028.
Public-Have Your Say: A suggestion of ‘no footpath’ signs for The Street, Salcott will be forwarded to Highways for consideration.
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 July 2025 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence To confirm the minutes of June 2025 meeting County and City Councillor Reports Public-Have Your Say: To include a request for ‘no footpath’ signs for The Street, Salcott Declarations of Interest
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 12th March 2024 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence: To confirm minutes of the February 2024 meeting: County and City Councillor Reports: Public-Have Your Say: Declarations of Interest:
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall, meeting room on Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 7.30pm
Present: Roger Pittock, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), John Walker, Netty Knill Jones, Catherine Sprott, Liz Davidson, Robert Davidson
CCs: Andrew Ellis, Carl Powling
Apologies for absence: Clare Lauwerys, Kevin Bentley
The minutes of the September 2023 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
City Councillor Reports: S106 monies is available for suitable projects.
Garden Waste – the freeservice is ending on 18th December and residents who wish to continue having collections need to join a new scheme which involves paying £35 per bin, up to a maximum of four bins per household, as a once off start-up fee and thereafter £55 per year for the service to continue. The service will be free for the first three months after joining and the joining fee (but not the annual service fee) will be waived for those receiving Local Council tax Support at the time of applying to join. Go to CCC website colchester.gov.uk for more details.
Public-Have Your Say: Overgrown vegetation at Salcott crossroads was mentioned and advised that it is hoped CCC will be verge cutting in due course as per normal and or local farmers may assist when not so busy with ploughing etc.
Declarations of Interest: None
Playgrounds and Playing Fields are in good order and small jobs have and will be attended to.
Affordable Housing Survey – having agreed their text we will get this moving forward with RCCE with deadlines to be decided.
St Nicholas Church – the proposals were agreed by all but we will add that access to the graveyard by all family and friends of those buried there should be included.
CCC Planning Session- report following attendance was given plus slides from CCC. The PC will look into adopting the independent planning literature supplied by Planning Jungle Ltd (www.planningjungle.com) as a simpler way of keeping abreast of planning changes.
Actions and Reminder List – updated, Mill Lane bus shelter is in the hands of our insurers for replacement. A footpath in Peldon has been dealt with thanks to an adjacent land owner and will also be attended to by ECC in due course. We continue to be indebted to Eric Coan for maintaining the grass on the Peldon triangle, in what has been a difficult year for farmers weather wise.
Planning Applications:
232134
Proposal: Garage conversion at Chubbins, Church Road, Peldon
232177
Proposal: Enhancement of area at field at Old Hall Marshes, RSPB
Enforcement Appeal 098467
against decision re vehicle access breach at The Lilacs, Wigborough Road, Peldon
232310
Proposal: Single storey outbuilding at Hillside Farm, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough
232326
Proposal: Demolition of existing structure and the erection of an ancillary annexe at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott
Planning Decisions:
Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W /22/3309924
at Nightingale Farm, School Lane, Great Wigborough – Dismissed
231470
Proposal: Additional storey to existing bungalow at rear of property at North View, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
321889
Proposal: Demolition of agricultural building and erection of replacement at Little Doves Day Nursery, Lower Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
231193
Proposal: Erection of a replacement purpose built commercial building at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
231943
Proposal: Erection of 3-bay garage at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve conditional
Finances: scheduled October payments:
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary – October
£550.00
Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cut
£126.00
PKF Littlejohn LLP – audit
£252.00
Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cut
£126.00
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 14th November 2023 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall, meeting room on Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence: To confirm minutes of the September 2023 meeting: County and City 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 need immediate attention?
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held in the meeting room at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 7.30pm
Present: Jinny Gale (chair), Clare Lauwerys, Netty Knill Jones, Robert Davidson, John Walker, Roger Pittock, Phil Gladwin, Kevin Bentley
Apologies for absence: Catherine Sprott, Liz Davidson
The minutes of the May 2023 meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County Councillor Report: The area of ground at where the fallen finger post was situated is to be investigated for services underground before it can be replaced.
A new speed report meeting will be arranged shortly.
Road repairs will be gaining speed with the good weather and a further financial input.
Some pot holes were mended for the cycle race which proved to be a success and good for some Essex businesses.
Various placement and replacement of refugees is taking place which brings with it many unforeseen problems such as overcrowding of schools and doctors.
CC Locality Budget money will be given towards the adult exercise bike for Moss Hay to complete the purchase following receipt of a City Councillors Locality Budget grant and a Tesco’s grant.
The project to have a VAS or SID installed at Peldon coming into the village from Wigboroughs will be supported.
City Councillor Report: There is CCC money allocated for prosperity in rural areas.
John Jowers continues his duties as Mayor.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: Members of the Board of Trustees for Item 5.
Playgrounds and Playing Fields are in good order. The hedge/ivy on Moss Hay footpath had been well cut back and the fence will be addressed shortly by Colchester Borough Homes.
Audit Return and Associated Compliances AGAR Part 2 2022/23 – the finance summary and internal audit were noted, Certificate of Exemption, Annual Governance Statement and Accounting Statement were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Website – further points to agree with our maintenance provider
Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall – Phil and Liz were again nominated as the parish council representatives for the Board of Trustees which was proposed, seconded and agreed by all.
Payment of P & W Community Hall Invoice – at the request of the Community Hall Management Committee the parish council used a grant to purchase tables for the Community Hall for the benefit of the community.
Actions and Reminder List – updated
Planning Applications:
231193
Proposal: Erection of a replacement purpose built commercial building for use Class E & B8 at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon
Planning Decisions:
230715
Proposal: Construction of 1.5 storey ancillary accommodation at The Plough, Lower Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
230612
Proposal: Installation of vertical sliding secondary glazing at Cob Cottage, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional
230771
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension and front entrance door at Hawthorns, School Lane, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional
230582
Proposal: New replacement dwelling at The Bungalow, Mersea Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
Finances: Schedule for June 2023 payments:
R S Pullen – clerk’s salary – June
£550.00
Tree & Lawn Company Ltd. – Salcott grass cut
£126.00
Tree & Lawn Company Ltd. – Salcott grass cut
£126.00
Tree & Lawn Company Ltd. – Salcott grass cut
£126.00
G G Beecroft Tree & Garden Care – Moss Hay footpath clearance
£350.00
Gopak Ltd. – hall tables
£1,166.80
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 11th July 2023 at 7.30pm, at Salcott Village Hall
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held in the meeting room at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence: To confirm minutes of the May 2023 meeting: County and City Councillor Reports: Public-Have Your Say: Declarations of Interest:
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
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.
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held in the meeting room at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall on Tuesday 14th March 2023 at 7.30pm
Present: Liz Davidson, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale (chair), Roger Pittock, Clare Lauwerys, Kevin Bentley and 2 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Robert Davidson, Catherine Sprott, Netty Knill Jones, John Walker
The minutes of the meeting held on 14th February 2023 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
County Councillor Report: Discussion on reports and possible future projects for the road from Salcott to Peldon including the Feasibility Report we received in July last year, our response to it and the latest improvement plan, only just received, from the Local Highway Panel. Also, the latest disruption from the burst water main and how traffic management has been handled. Fallen finger posts will be chased up for reinstalling.
