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PC Minutes 9th May 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 on Tuesday 9th May 2017 at 7.30pm

Present: John Walker, Bob Holmes, Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin (chair), Netty Knill-Jones, Lynne Simmons, Robert Kean, Andrew Ellis, Pat Moore and 3 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Nicky Ellis, Robert Davidson, Zone Warden

The Annual Parish Assembly

Everyone was welcomed to the meeting by the chairman.

The public was asked for their comments and contribution and Continue reading

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PC Minutes 14th March 2017

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon   Great Wigborough   Little Wigborough   Salcott   Virley

Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held in Peldon Church 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th March 2017.

Present: Robert Kean, Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin, Lynne Simmons, Nicky Ellis, Netty Knill-Jones, Robert Davidson, Kevin Bentley and 3 members of the public.

Apologies for absence: Bob Holmes, John Walker, Andrew Ellis, Zone Warden

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman

Zone Warden Report: Thanks were expressed to our Zone Wardens for the successful litter pick in Peldon and also for the removal of some bags that had been dumped on the roadside.  Dog fouling is an ongoing concern and the parish councillors have the authority to take photographic evidence to pass on for submitting for prosecutions.

Borough Councillor Report: Locality Budget funds have been allocated for chairs for the new hall at Peldon. The parish council will take care of the money until required and will purchase the chairs for vat return which is in order. Some bags of tree tubes left on Pete Tye Common following removal by the Community Services will be taken away for us. Everyone will have had or soon to have their council tax bill along with instructions about refuse collections including that garden bags will be free but black bags will have to be bought and only3 per household will be collected fortnightly.  This change is intended to encourage more recycling as we are badly falling behind on this in the Colchester area.

County Councillor Report: The parish council is pleased to see the new VAS sign installed in Mersea Road, Peldon and thanks were given to Kevin for all his hard work in achieving this which has taken much time and effort. The broken drain cover at the Salcott crossroads has been reported for attention. The A12 improvements consultation is still open for opinions, A120 is now closed. The Public Road Safety team will be asked to look into and consider a speed limit for the length of the road from Great Wigborough to Peldon for which we will probably receive an answer by May.

Public-Have Your Say: The parish council was asked to support an appeal for a development in Lodge Lane, Peldon that was refused.  The parish council supported this application in the first instance so is happy to send a letter to the Appeal Inspectorate accordingly.  Thanks were given to litter pickers in Peldon and for the improvements of Footpath 13 (Church Road to St Ives Road).  Dog fouling is a problem in Lodge Lane particularly with bags being hung on hedges, posts etc. The parish council would like to request that these bags are either put in the appropriate bins or taken home.

Declarations of Interest: Liz Davidson for planning application no.170502.         

  1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields are both in good order, a tree on Salcott meadow in need of attention will be seen to in due course.
     
  2. Virley Brook Flood Modelling Study Meeting:
    After measuring the catchment of Virley Brook (which flows out of the sluice into Salcott Creek) very accurately the Environment Agency has produced a computerized model of how the fresh and sea water interact in the Salcott and Virley area.  This followed concerns from the Parish Council about flooding in the village of Salcott and the possible increase in water discharged from Tiptree Sewage Works if more houses were built in Tiptree.
     
    We were invited along to a meeting to discuss the findings of this modelling.
     
    In this sort of model extreme weather events and extreme tides and future sea level rises are used to produce ‘worst case scenarios’ or things which could typically happen once in 200 years.
     
    Their findings show that a measurement of doorstep and airbrick height of the most at risk houses needs to take place, depending on the results of this a cost/benefit analysis of altering flood protection will take place.  The Environment Agency have a strict formula for deciding where investment is warranted, we will be informed of their decision once it has been reached.
     
    The Environment Agency will also put the data into the Local Plan for Colchester that is being written at present.The Parish Council will talk to Tiptree Parish Council to make them aware of our concerns.
     
    If anyone wants more information about what we know so far they can email the Clerk ([email protected]) the Chairman ([email protected])
     
  3.  Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Centre: One representative from each of the Wigboroughs and Peldon will be on the new management committee and these 2 could be residents and not necessarily parish councillors. They are to be appointed by the Parish Council.  If by some extraordinary circumstances in years to come the new hall becomes unused and therefore not needed some money may revert to the Wigboroughs.  It will become the responsibility of the Parish Council to ensure that this is used for the benefit of the residents of the Wigboroughs. Likewise, if the money from the plot sale going to the Great Wigborough Church is not used or needed, this will be received by the Parish Council and used for the benefit of the Wigboroughs residents.   All the Parish Councillors were in agreement with this.
     
  4. Actions and Reminder List – updated
    • Essex Coastal Forum Meeting at County Hall 6th March 2017 was attended by a parish councillor and some interesting points were learnt.

     

 
Planning applications:

170502: Proposal: Day nursery care ages 0-5, located on designated rural employment area. Existing agricultural buildings demolished for proposed development to comply with Ofsted Specification at land adjacent Games Farmhouse, Lower Road, Peldon – the Parish Council discussed this application and will submit its supporting reply to CBC Planning.

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
163103Proposal: 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
101919 Salcott Village Hall – hire£90.00

The next meeting will be on Tues 11th April 2017 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall

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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

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PC Minutes 10th January 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 at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10th January 2017.

Present: Robert Kean, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin, John Walker, Netty Knill-Jones, Lynne Simmons, Jackie Maclean, Zone Warden.

Apologies for absence: Liz Davidson, Bob Holmes, Nicky Ellis, Kevin Bentley.

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman

Zone Warden Report: The fly tipped asbestos has been removed. Prosecutions for fly tipping are ongoing. A volunteer Litter Warrior is required for Salcott, see below; there are already 70 in operation for Zone 1 area of Colchester.  There is to be a big Spring Clean the first weekend of March, or either Continue reading

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PC Agenda 10th January 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 at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10th January 2017 to which the Councillors are summoned to attend.

Apologies for absence: Liz Davidson, Robert Davidson

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 other matters that require attention?

2.  Precept/Grant 2017/2018

  • To discuss our financial situation and spending for the last financial year, further taking into account the reduction of £112 grants from CBC
  • Decision required: What amount do we consider necessary in order to continue with the same level of services that we provide?

3.  VAS positioning

  • To note new speeding survey data results if received
  • Decision required: Any action required if results are in?

4.  Locality Budget

  • Discuss any suitable projects or spending for this money.

5.  Footpath 13 – update

6.  Winstred Eye – update

7.  Actions and Reminder List – update

Correspondence:

  • ECC Roadworks Ahead Report

Planning Applications:

163076 Proposal: Application for 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 paraphernalia at Bennysteins, The Strood, Peldon
163146 Proposal: Erection of detached one and a half storey four bedroom dwelling with single storey utility and study with garage attached, landscaping and access; previously approved under 152799 at Salcott Cottage, The Street, Salcott

Planning Decisions:

Appeal allowed and Permission Granted for 161446 Proposal: Demolition of existing dilapidated out buildings and construction of a detached triple cart lodge garage and attached outbuilding at St Ives Farm, St Ives Road, Peldon
Appeal Lodged ref no: 090857against enforcement notice at Mehalah, The Stood, Peldon

Finances:

101909 R S Pullen – clerk’s salary January£426.82
101910 St Mary the Virgin Peldon – mag entries£150.00
101911 David J Kingaby – website refinement and support£380.28

The next meeting will be on Tues 14th February 2017 at 7.30pm at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough  

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PC Minutes 13th December 2016

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon   Great Wigborough   Little Wigborough   Salcott   Virley

Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon Church at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13th December 2016.

Present: Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Bob Holmes, Phil Gladwin, John Walker, Netty Knill-Jones, Robert Kean, Robert Davidson, Andrew Ellis, Zone Warden and one member of the public

Apologies for absence: Nicky Ellis, Lynne Simmons, Kevin Bentley

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman

Zone Warden Report: Costs to provide and empty a dog bin were given.  A countrywide Litter Pick Weekend will be 3rd-5th March 2017 and it is hoped that as many as possible will volunteer for this worthwhile event.  Prosecutions for fly tipping and litter being thrown from a moving car are ongoing.  Some asbestos fly tipped in Great Wigborough was reported.

County Councillor Report: Included that the analysis from the second speed survey carried out on Mersea Road, Peldon was due shortly. There are several alternatives for road improvements around the A120 that are being considered.

Borough Councillor Reports: The grant received by the parish council from Colchester Borough Council has been reduced for this next financial year.  New rules for refuse collection will allow for 3 black sacks purchased by the householder to be collected fortnightly. Continue reading

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PC Agenda 13th December 2016

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon   Great Wigborough   Little Wigborough   Salcott   Virley

A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon Church at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13th December 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:

Public-Have Your Say:

Declarations of Interest:

Items for Discussion

1.  Playgrounds and Playing Fields

  • Reports on both play areas and fields include modification of cable wire
  • Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?

2.  England Coast Path

  • Natural England requires an official PC reply for the suggested route
  • Decision required: Do we accept the route and how should we reply?

3.  VAS positioning

  • To note new survey strips installed and we await the outcome
  • Decision required: Should we notify residents now or wait for result?

4.  Defibrillator

  • To note British Heart Foundation form filled in and authorised for 2 on VHs
  • To note insurance is available on our policy at minimal cost

5.  The Winstred Eye – update

6.  Cheques

  • Decision required: Should we agree to the policy of cheques being signed at meetings that are not on the agenda but subsequently minuted, invoices having been received in good time prior to the meeting.

7.  Actions and Reminder List – update

Correspondence:

  • Useful Contact Information from Passenger Transport
  • ECC on Essex Energy Switch
  • CBC – Unauthorised Encampments information
  • Bradwell LCLC Meeting 10am 14th Dec 2016 at Mundon Victory Hall & Survey

Planning Applications:

161446 Proposal: Demolition of existing dilapidated out buildings and construction of a detached triple cart lodge garage and attached outbuilding at St Ives Farm – Appeal Lodged
162039 Proposal: The replacement of storage barn including replacement of damaged concrete base and regularisation of use and siting of caravan on land at Land adj Mehalah, The Strood – Withdrawn
162797 Proposal: Extend loft space above existing garage to convert into annexe at Marsh Cottage, The Strood
162818 Proposal: Outline application for proposed replacement and enlargement of existing employment use and creation of additional new employment (B1, B2, B8) including existing and creating of new parking at Pantiles, Peldon Road, Peldon
162987 Proposal: Residential Development – Five Dwellings (Resubmission of application 162247) at Heritage Pension, St Ives Road, Peldon
162674 Proposal: Amended plans as before at The Hinds, Colchester Road, Virley

Planning Decisions:

162473 Proposal: Erection of single storey extension and conservatory with internal alterations to sub-divide existing dwelling into two dwellings at Lodge Cottage, Lodge Lane, Peldon – Refuse

Finances:

101906 R S Pullen – clerk’s salary December£426.82
101907 SLCC – annual subs£68.06
101908 Tollesbury St Mary’s PCC – mag entries£70.00

The next meeting will be on Tues 10th January 2017 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall  

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PC Minutes 8th November 2016

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 8th November 2016

Present: Robert Kean, Bob Holmes, Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Phil Gladwin, Lynne Simmons, Netty Knill-Jones, Nicky Ellis, Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley

Apologies for absence: John Walker, Robert Davidson

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman

Zone Warden Report: No report given

Borough Councillor Report: A CBC Local Plan update meeting had been attended and following consultation responses there are now no proposed sites for development in our villages.  The next stage with Continue reading

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PC Agenda 8th November 2016

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 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th November 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:

Public-Have Your Say:

Declarations of Interest:

Items for Discussion

1.        Playgrounds and Playing Fields

  • Reports on both play areas and fields
  • Discuss the suggestion of alterations to the cable wire on Moss Hay.
  • Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?

2.        Financial Regulations – November 2016

  • To note,  agree and adopt this version of  Financial Regulations for our purposes
  • Decision required: Is everyone in agreement with this proposal?

3.        VAS positioning

  • Discuss possible sites and meeting with ECC  if arranged
  • Decision required: What do we need to do now?

4.        Defibrillator

  • Discuss the quote from WEL Medical Ltd. and possible sources for funding
  • Decision required: Do we wish to take this any further?

5.        The Winstred Eye – update

6.        Actions and Reminder List – updated

Correspondence:

  • Peldon Church for meetings until new hall is built
  • ECC Highways notification of road closure for drainage works
  • CCVS – Community Marketplace at Firstsite 23rd Nov 9.30-3.30
  • CBC – PSPO – anti-social behaviour of dog fouling in public areas
  • West Mersea nuisance dog owner- emails etc.

Planning Applications:

162672 Proposal: Two storey side extension and orangery (not started) plus dropped curb access (installed) at The Hinds, Colchester Road, Virley

Planning Decisions:

162229 Proposal: Single storey rear house extension and single storey detached cart lodge at The Briars, Peldon Road, Peldon – Approve conditional
162247 Proposal: Outline application for erection of five dwellings at Heritage Pension, St Ives Road, Peldon – Withdrawn

Finances:

101902 R S Pullen – clerk’s salary November£426.82

The next meeting will be on Tues 13th December 2016 at 7.30pm at Peldon Church  

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PC Minutes 11th October 2016

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 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th October 2016

Present: Bob Holmes, Liz Davidson, Robert Kean, Phil Gladwin, Lynne Simmons, Nicky Ellis, John Walker, Andrew Ellis, 2 Zone Wardens and 3 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Jinny Gale, Netty Knill-Jones, Robert Davidson, Kevin Bentley

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman

Zone Warden Report: Changes at the refuse tips should be noted as to what they will accept now. A speed check had been carried out in Peldon. Thanks were given to the Zone Wardens for Continue reading

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