Winstred Hundred Parish Council
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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:
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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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:
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.
| 231193 | Proposal: Erection of a replacement purpose built commercial building for use Class E & B8 at Kemps Farm, Mersea Road, Peldon |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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:
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
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
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:
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 reading “Winstred Hundred PC Minutes – 14th March 2023”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:
Reports on both fields and playgrounds
Suggestions for future design, format etc. to be discussed.
Continue reading “Winstred Hundred PC Agenda – 14th March 2023”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 reading “Winstred Hundred PC Minutes – 14th February 2023”