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Winstred Hundred PC Minutes – 13th June 2023
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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
Winstred Hundred PC Agenda – 13th June 23
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
Continue readingWinstred 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 – 14th March 2023
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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.
Continue readingWinstred Hundred PC Agenda – 14th March 2023
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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 14th March 2023 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.
Apologies for absence:
To confirm minutes of the meeting held on 14th February 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
Suggestions for future design, format etc. to be discussed.
Continue readingWinstred Hundred PC Minutes – 14th February 2023
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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 14th February 2023 at 7.30pm.
Present: Jinny Gale (chair), Clare Lauwerys, John Walker, Roger Pittock, Robert Davidson, Liz Davidson, Phil Gladwin, Andrew Ellis
Apologies for absence: Catherine Sprott, Netty Knill Jones, Kevin Bentley
Minutes of the meeting held on 10th January 2023 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
City Councillor Reports: We were encouraged to reply to Karen Syrett, CC Head of Planning, to give our suggestions and requirements for future infrastructure, if building takes place in our areas, what would we need such as more doctors, schools etc.
CCC budget meeting is to take place next week and we must expect a rise in all elements of council tax to cover rising costs of all services particularly social care.
We will talk to the Rural Community Council of Essex to request that they carry out a survey to find out the needs for local housing for local people.
Continue readingWinstred Hundred PC Agenda – 14th February 2023
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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 14th February 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 10th January 2023
County and City Councillor Reports:
Public-Have Your Say:
Declarations of Interest:
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
Continue readingWinstred Hundred PC Minutes – 8th November 2022
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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 November 2022 at 7.30pm
Present: Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale (chair), Liz Davidson, Netty Knill Jones, Robert Davidson, Catherine Sprott, Phil Gladwin, Roger Pittock
Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis
The minutes of the meeting held on 11th October 2022 were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Borough Councillor Report: Both Borough and County Councillors have Locality Budget funds to allocate. Constituency boundaries are being considered but ours will probably remain the same. There is energy support for those who are in need and details can be found on CBC website.
Continue readingWinstred Hundred PC Minutes 12th April 2022
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
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 12th April 2022 at 7.30pm
Present: Clare Lauwerys (chair), Catherine Sprott, Netty Knill Jones, Liz Davidson, Phil Gladwin, Robert Davidson
Apologies for absence: Jinny Gale, John Walker, Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley
To confirm minutes of the March meeting: the minutes were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Borough Councillor Report: The new CBC Executive, Pam Donnelly, is now in office. From 15th April cars will not be allowed to drive along the High Street but buses and taxis will and M & S is moving to Tollgate.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: None
- Playgrounds and Playing Fields are in good order. Benches have been ordered for both sites. Slabs will be installed for the picnic table on Moss Hay. Funding for gym equipment for older children and adults for both Salcott and Peldon is being applied for. The increase in grass cutting cost at Salcott was discussed and agreed by all to accept and continue with the present contractor. Three Jubilee trees have been ordered for the villages and sites for planting have been agreed, plaques etc will be looked into.
- Forthcoming Elections – the appropriate number seats of parish councillors for each village have been filled with the exception of one vacancy at Salcott which will be advertised accordingly. The chair and vice-chair positions were discussed for the next year commencing at this coming May meeting.
- Bus shelters – Refurbishment of Mill Lane bus shelter has begun. The insurance claim for storm damage to the Great and Little Wigborough bus shelter roofs has been accepted by our insurance company, so repairs will follow shortly.
- Jubilee Celebrations –there has been a very good uptake for the parish council’s offer of Jubilee commemorative mugs for all the children in our villages which will be distributed at village events over the Jubilee weekend. We are discussing having a much-delayed Grand Opening for the new playground on Moss Hay in conjunction with events for the Jubilee celebrations.
- Salcott Book Box – Slabs have been installed at Salcott Book Box for easy access from the pavement and the box is in full working order.
- Annual Report – was discussed for items suitable for inclusion.
- Clerk’s salary – Phil proposed, Clare seconded and all agreed for the clerk’s salary to increase by £25 per month from April 2022.
- Actions and reminder List – updated
Planning applications:
| 220597 | Proposal: Building an additional storey on to a bungalow at North View, The Street, Salcott – the parish council has no objection |
| 220612 | Proposal: Application for prior Approval for the conversion of two former agricultural livestock and storage buildings at Nightingale Farm, School Lane, Great Wigborough – the parish council has no objection |
| 220682 | Proposal: Demolition of old dilapidated outbuilding and replace with new. The footprint to remain the same but will be slightly higher to accommodate vehicle access and slope to roof at Church View, Green Farm, The Street, Salcott – the parish council has no objection |
| 202790 | Appeal Lodged against CBC refusal for erection of 2 dwellings at Whitehouse Hill, Salcott |
| 220843 | Proposal: Construction of summer house in curtilage of a listed building at Orchard Cottage, The Street, Salcott – the parish council has no objection |
Planning Decisions:
| 211341 (& Listed Building 211342) | Proposal: Demolition of modern lean-to structure. Conversion of barn at Home Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon – Refuse |
| 220009 | Proposal: Single storey Cartlodge at The Briars, Peldon Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 213054 | Proposal: Replacement of agricultural building with a new dwelling at Nightingales Farm, School Lane, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional |
| 220300 | Proposal: Construction of rear single storey corner extension with balcony at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon |
Finances: Payments to be made:
| Insignia Ltd. – Jubilee mugs | £537.60 |
| R S Pullen – April salary | £525.00 |
| R S Pullen – expenses, office heating lighting, etc. | £250.00 |
| Tree & Lawn Co. – Salcott grass cutting | £228.00 |
| EALC – annul subs to include NALC membership | £334.01 |
| Peldon & Wigs Comm Hall – hire | £20.00 |
| Kevin Harris – installing slabs at Salcott Book Box | £417.74 |
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 10th May 2022 at 7.30pm and will commence with the Annual Parish Assembly, venue yet to be decided.