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PC Minutes 4th May 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 4th May 2021 at 7.30pm.
Present: Phil Gladwin, Clare Lauwerys (chair), John Walker, Netty Knill Jones, Jinny Gale, Catherine Sprott, Liz Davidson, Kevin Bentley
The Annual Parish Assembly
No organisations or public attended this meeting with reports
Annual Council Meeting (AGM)
Apologies for absence: Wendy Ritherdon, Robert Davidson Continue reading
PC Agenda 4th May 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 4th May 2021 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are summoned to attend and the public are welcome to participate.
The Zoom meeting details are: Meeting ID: 814 3164 2997 Passcode: pcmay
The Annual Parish Assembly
Electors and Organisations are invited and can contribute to this meeting.
Addresses from any of the following may take part: County Councillors, Borough Councillors, Police and any other body or organisation.
Followed by: Continue reading
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 8th December 2020
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 8th December 2020 at 7.30pm.
Present: Clare Lauwerys (chair), Jinny Gale, Netty Knill-Jones, Wendy Ritherdon, Catherine Sprott, John Walker, Robert Kean, Phil Gladwin, Liz Davidson, Kevin Bentley and 5 members of the public to explain and answer questions on 2 forthcoming planning applications in Salcott.
Apologies for absence: None
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and will be signed in due course
County Councillor Report: The reasoning for Essex being in Tier 2 before this last lockdown was explained. Continue reading
PC Agenda 8th December 2020
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 8th December 2020 at 7.30 pm to which the Councillors are requested to attend and the public are welcome to participate. The Zoom meeting details are as follows:
Meeting ID: 829 0413 9571 Passcode: pcdec
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
PC Minutes 13th October 2020
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 13th October 2020 at 7.30pm. The Zoom meeting details were published.
Present: Clare Lauwerys (chair), Netty Knill-Jones, Wendy Ritherdon, Jinny Gale, Catherine Sprott, John Walker, Robert Kean, Phil Gladwin, Liz Davidson
To welcome our new Virley Parish Councillor – Catherine was welcomed onto the parish council and the required forms have been completed.
Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis, Robert Davidson
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and will be signed by the chairman in due course
County Councillor Report: A meeting was being attended by ECC Leaders to request a higher level for Covid-19 for Essex from the government.
Public-Have Your Say: It was noted that a Peldon sign appears to be missing which will be looked into. Other enforcement and highways matters will be followed up. Access to various Salcott footpaths have been reported for disrepair.
Declarations of Interest: None Continue reading
PC Agenda 13th October 2020
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 13th October 2020 at 7.30pm to which the Councillors are requested to attend and the public are welcome to participate. The Zoom meeting details are as follows: Meeting ID: 870 9195 4555 Passcode: winoct
To welcome our new Virley Parish Councillor
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
PC Minutes 12th May 2020
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes for Winstred Hundred Parish Council meeting scheduled to be held at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough on Tuesday 12th May 2020.
This meeting did not take place owing to Covid-19, a Coronavirus, following government guidelines/ruling.
All enquiries and matters requiring attention are being dealt with as and when they happen via email discussion amongst the parish councillors and actioned wherever possible safely within the current restrictions.
Matters dealt with during the month are as follows:
- Playgrounds are still shut and fields are being checked.
- Grass on both fields has been cut by contractors.
- Grass and hedge cuts have taken place in Salcott by volunteers (insurance covered).
- Branches blocking Salcott creek, EA informed and came to do the job.
- ECC Footpath Officer is coming to look at Salcott footpaths and access.
- Noise nuisance and possible unauthorised car repairs at Peldon has been reported.
- PC books and finances for the year ending 2019/20 (AGAR) are with the internal auditor. A financial report will follow when the internal auditor has approved and signed them off.
Planning Applications:
| 200666 | Proposal: Change of use from agricultural land to an outdoor forest school nursery at Essex Wildlife Trust, Abbotts Hall, Great Wigborough – the parish council has no objections |
| 200890 | Notification of prior approval for a change of use from light industrial (class B1(c)) and land within its curtilage to dwelling house at Ransomes Cottage, Wigborough Road, Peldon – the parish council has no objections |
Planning decision:
| 192367: | Proposal Construction of private lake at Hillside Cottage, Colchester Road, Great Wigborough – Approve conditional |
| 200617 | Proposal: Continued use of steel containers for storage purposes at New Hall Farm, Copt Hall Lane, Little Wigborough – Approve conditional |
Finances: Cheques to be signed at a later date
| 102076 | Design Clark Ltd. – Great Wigborough village sign refurbish | £250.00 |
| 102077 | Moss Hay grass cuts x 3 | £288.00 |
| 102078 | R S Pullen – Clerk’s salary – May | £455.14 |
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on 9th June 2020 at Peldon and Wigboroughs Community Hall subject to government ruling/guidance.
PC Minutes – 12th November 2019
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 12th November 2019
Present: John Walker, Clare Lauwerys, Jinny Gale, Robert Kean (chair), Phil Gladwin, Wendy Ritherdon, Netty Knill-Jones, Liz Davidson
Apologies for absence: Andrew Ellis, Jackie McClean, Kevin Bentley, Dave Taylor
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Warden Report: None sent but to note the asbestos and other rubbish dumped at Pete Tye Common car park has now been removed. Also, the parish council would like to thank our many Litter Warriors who do a splendid job of keeping our villages litter-free and tidy, it makes such a difference to everyone’s surroundings.
Borough Councillor Report: The illegal transferring of soil to a property at Great Wigborough has now been curtailed and is being investigated for lack of appropriate documentation for such an activity. Continue reading