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23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Agenda 14th February 2012

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley

A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14^th February 2012.

Apologies for absence: John Walker, Phil Gladwin

Minutes of the last meeting

Borough Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1. Playgrounds

Report and update on both play areas.

2. Village Design Statement update

Project to date as it nears completion

3. Police

Reports of crimes in our villages
Decision required: Any crimes we feel we should report

4. Broadband Update – any further developments

5. Walkabout following Flood Summit Meeting

Report on things discussed and actions to be taken at areas for potential flooding

6. Actions and Reminders List including

Update

Correspondence:

EALC County Update January 2012 and courses
ECC Making the Links February 2012
The Playing Field Winter 2011/12
CPRE & NALC Planning website – www.planninghelp.org.uk
RCCE Best Kept Village Comp, Best Kept Churchyard 2012
CALC meeting 1^st March 7pm, Marks Tey Village Hall

Planning:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – amended plan

120074 Proposal: Replacement dwelling and garaging following demolition of existing dwelling at Thornfleet, Church Road, Peldon

120033 Proposal: Lawful development certificate for an existing use – The Bungalow let to non-agricultural tenant at Virley Hall Farm, Mill Lane, Virley

120170 Proposal: Installation of photovoltaic solar panels on land to rear of farm buildings at Sherwins Farm, Abbots Wick Road, Great Wigborough

Notice of Planning Decisions:

112135 Proposal: Two storey extension to provide additional kitchen and wc in study space at ground floor also incorporating a utility room. First floor additional bedroom at 9 Sharlands Row, The Street, Salcott – Permission Granted

111937 Proposal: Detached office, garage and car port building at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon – Permission Granted

112345 Proposal: Single-storey extension in brick and tile at north door, providing WC and wet area to Church at St Mary’s Church, Peldon – Permission Granted

Appeal Decision: APP/A1530/D/11/2164288 against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling – Appeal Dismissed

Finances:

101645 – Salcott Village Hall – hire £150.00

101646 – Webhosting UK Com Ltd. – website £29.99

101647 – David J Kingaby – website running £300.00

101648 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for February £353.53

The next meeting will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tues 13^th March 2012 at 7.30pm

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Minutes 10th January 2012

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 10^th January 2012.

Present: Nicky Ellis, Phil Gladwin, Jane Banks, John Walker, Netty Knill-Jones, Kevin Bentley, 3 Police and 2 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Charles Dymond, Terry Sutton, Andrew Ellis

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

Police: Thanks were given to the police for their attendance. There has been very little crime in our villages of late apart from hare coursing. Speed checks have been carried out periodically and just a few people are exceeding the limit. Possibly on one of the worst occasions out of 50 people checked 8 were speeding and none by very much. The perception often appears greater than the actual truth.

101 is the new number to call with non-emergency situations.

Borough Councillors: Grants from the Abberton Reservoir Community Funds have been awarded to the three applicants, Peldon Church, Peldon Village Hall and a resident in Layer affected by noise from the works. A time limit is given for spending these funds.

Following the Flood Summit meeting our Borough Councillors and an experienced CBC Officer will be visiting the places that have serious flooding problems when the weather is particularly wet. One of our parish councillors will join them if available at the time. Who owns which culvert will be the main source of the investigation.

Poor road surfaces including Maldon Road, School Lane and St Stephens Lane will be chased up for repairs as will empty salt boxes, in Great Wigborough and Salcott.

Broadband improvements are a concern for all our villages and ECC are working alongside other bodies to help achieve a good solution to the problem.

Public-Have Your Say – None

Declarations of Interest – None

1. Playgrounds – reports were not available due to illness etc. but inspections had been carried out as normal. Rubber clippings will be ordered when a suitable drop off time and place have been decided.

2. Salcott Meadow/Creek – requests for fencing along the creek edge were discussed at length all of us having read the four reports received from authoritative bodies. Phil proposed, Netty seconded and all agreed that following four independent reports regarding a potential water hazard the advice received was to install more signage which we will carry out shortly. Only one report mentioned fencing but advising against it. We were required to pay for two of the reports totaling £260.

3. Precept/Grant 2012/2013 – finances were discussed at length using the prepared detailed sheet. Our predicted spending for the year (year finishes 31/03/12) is not far out from the money received therefore Phil proposed, Jane seconded and all agreed to keep the precept/grant the same as last year.

4. Police – as above

5. Chairman and Vice for the next 2 year period – following councillors circumstances changing it will prove difficult to keep to the same village rotation system that we have been using therefore we will amend our standing orders to adapt this at the AGM in May. It was agreed by all that Jinny has made a huge contribution to the parish council since she joined and every effort will be made to keep up the standard that she has created.

6. Broadband update: John presented us with a very informative pack and has been researching this matter thoroughly in the aim of better broadband speed and availability for all our villages.

7. Website update: Again John has been working to take up this work.

8. Sparklers Report: The number of people seemed to be similar to last year, although by mistake the counter wasn’t carried out. The set-up had been moved around to give more space for the crowds. A road sign had been put in the wrong place causing congestion. A few people had been treated by the Red Cross, mainly for grit in eyes and nothing too serious although one person had been hit by a bottle being thrown. Record money was taken and in general it was a very successful evening. Any problems have been noted and will be addressed for next year’s event including a limit on the advertising.

9. Abberton Reservoir Report: Work has progressed well due to the dry weather. The new road will be opened in March. Any complaints to the Water Company have been addressed immediately. We are not happy with the outside lighting at the new Visitor Centre and will be making our feelings known to the planning department.

10. Actions and Reminders List – updated

Planning:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

112345 Proposal: Single-storey extension in brick and tile at north door, providing WC and wet area to Church at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Peldon

111937 Proposal: Detached office, garage and car port building at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon

112422 Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage at The Farmhouse, Abbots Wick Lane, Great Wigborough

112023 Proposal: 1^st floor extension to rear over existing g/floor 2 storey extension to side at The Briars, Peldon Road, Peldon – Withdrawn

Finances:

101641 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for January £353.53

101642 – St Mary the Virgin, Peldon – mag entries £150.00

101643 – Peldon Village Hall – hire £174.00

101644 – T Hedger – sorting fallen tree on Moss Hay £12.00

The next meeting will be held at Peldon Village Hall on Tues 14^th Feb 2012 at 7.30pm

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Agenda 10th January 2012

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 10^th January 2012.

Apologies for absence: Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Terry Sutton, Charles Dymond

Minutes of the last meeting

Borough Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1. Playgrounds

Report and update on both play areas including any outstanding work, also update on rubber clippings for Salcott.

2. Salcott Meadow/Creek

Consider reports and correspondence received from authoritative bodies re suggestions of fencing along the creek edge.
Decision required: What action if any are we going to take on this matter including erection of suggested signage.

3. Precept/Grant 2012/2013

Consider CBC information (same as last year) and updated finance sheet
Decision required: How much do we require to ensure that all matters are carried out as they should be?

4. Police

Reports of crimes in our villages if available
Decision required: Any crimes we feel we should report

5. Chairmanship and Vice for the next 2 year period

Further discussion and ideas
Decision required: Do we need to change our Standing Orders to accommodate changes and if so what?

6. Broadband update
7. Website update
8. Sparklers Report from this last event
9. Abberton Reservoir Community Fund

Grants received and any outstanding applications or information

10. Actions and Reminders List

Update

Correspondence:

English Rural The Bulletin Winter 2011
ECC Road Closure – School Lane, Great Wigborough, 5 days from 23/01/12
CBC Emergency Planning meeting Tues 20March, 7.30 Old Library, Town Hall
Leiston-cum-Sizewell’s proposal
CBC requested information

Planning:

112327 Proposal: 3 vehicle detached garage at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

112345 Proposal: Single-storey extension in brick and tile at north door, providing WC and wet area to Church at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Peldon

111937 Proposal: Detached office, garage and car port building at Rosefield, Lodge Lane, Peldon

112422 Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage at The Farmhouse, Abbots Wick Lane, Great Wigborough

112023 Proposal: 1^st floor extension to rear over existing g/floor 2 storey extension to side at The Briars, Peldon Road, Peldon – Withdrawn

Finances:

101641 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for January £353.53

101642 – St Mary the Virgin, Peldon – mag entries £150.00

101643 – Peldon Village Hall – hire £174.00

101644 – T Hedger – sorting fallen tree on Moss Hay £12.00

The next meeting will be held at Peldon Village Hall on Tues 14^th February 2012 at 7.30pm

23rd February 20128th December 2015

PC Minutes 13th December 2011

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley

Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13^th December 2011.

Present: Nicky Ellis, Charles Dymond, Jane Banks, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale, Netty Knill-Jones, Lynne Simmons, John Walker and 4 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis

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

Borough Councillors: The really poor state of School Lane, Great Wigborough has been reported to ECC Highways and their complaint of the use of passing places for bird-watching along there is being chased up. Empty salt bins, one in Church Lane, Great Wigborough and two in The Street, Salcott have been reported and are being chased up.

Public-Have Your Say: The concrete footpath sign for Moss Hay in Church Road is leaning badly. This had been reported and will be chased up for reinstatement. A site meeting will take place to sort out the rubble in the ditch problem in the same area.

Declarations of Interest: None

Playgrounds – inspection reports for both sites were read out noting a couple of jobs to be carried out in the near future.The rubber clippings for Salcott will be ordered.
Salcott Meadow/Creek – it was agreed for this decision on the request for fencing round the creek would take place next month when the meeting is held at Salcott and also when the RoSPA Water Report has been circulated to interested parties as the other reports have been. Meanwhile we will be organizing the erection of Water Hazard signs at the entrances of the meadow.
Police – no reports of crime in our villages to our knowledge.
Chairmanship and Vice for the next 2 year period from May – Nicky Ellis will be chairman and vice-chairman is to be decided in the next few months. The wording in our Constitution may need to be altered to accommodate a change in our pattern routine due to people not wishing to or not being able to take up these challenging roles.
Broadband Update – John provided an update based on the paper circulated at the last meeting. It was agreed that the chances of getting a grant would be improved if adjoining parishes could be recruited. Phil felt that this might be welcome in respect of Layer Breton and John undertook to speak with Chris de Courcy-Bower to explore the perception that Abberton and Langenhoe were not impressed with County Broadband and to see whether there was likely to be any interest in working with Winstred Hundred.
Precept/Grant for 2012/2013 –was discussed at length taking into account all necessary spending for this forthcoming year. A more detailed financial report will be circulated for a decision at the next meeting. CBC’s interpretation of a Band D property on the precept/grant form will be sort.
CALC meeting – was attended by two of our councillors and a report was given. The working party had met with Councillor Dopson to discuss the withdrawal of the CBC grant but had appeared not to have made any progress in changing her mind on this matter.
Affordable Housing Enabler meeting – took place at the RCCE offices with two of our councillors to explore ways in which we could receive a better response from any future housing needs surveys we carry out. A more friendly approach was suggested and we will possibly carrying out another survey in 3 years time.
Actions and Reminders List including Website progress – our list was updated and John has made a good start for taking over the website.

Planning:

Notice of Planning Decisions:

111662 Proposal: Extension to dwelling to provide additional accommodation at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Refused

111830 Proposal: Front garden wall and improved existing access to residential frontage only at Beckton House Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Refused

111972 Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey extension, erection of two conservatory style extensions to the rear of the property with single storey cloakroom between and detached double garage to the front of the property at The Farmhouse, Abbots Wick Lane, Great Wigborough – Permission Granted

Appeal: APP/A1530/A/11/2163764NWF against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed agricultural building to store hay crop produced by the farm.

Appeal: APP/A1530/D/11/2164288 against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling.

Appeal Decision: APP/A1530/A/11/2154584 against planning conditions imposed by CBC at Fourways Farm – Appeal Dismissed

Finances:

101635 – SLCC – annual subs £97.00

101636 – Mr B J Gooding – play insp and repairs to goal post on Moss Hay £89.72

101637 – Tollesbury (St Mary’s) PCC – mag entries £55.00

101638 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for December £353.53

101639 – T Hedger – trim of Salcott meadow roadside hedge £40.00

101640 – T Simmons – play insp x 2 £60.00

The next meeting will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tues 10^th January 2012 at 7.30pm

19th January 20128th December 2015

PAWS – January Zoo report

rebecca-perry Our January meeting was on 10^th January 2012 (earlier than usual due to the Pantomime) when Rebecca Perry from Colchester Zoo came to talk to us. Rebecca is Director of Conservation and actually works for “Action for the Wild” which is the charity side of the Zoo. She explained all about how Zoo’s came into being with the earliest recorded menageries dating back as far as 4000 years ago. London Zoo opened in 1828 to Fellows only and to the public in 1847. Colchester Zoo (or Stanway Hall Park as it was originally known as) opened in 1963 by Frank Farrar and his wife Helena before being sold to his niece in 1983. At the time there were 5 keepers and 5 other staff, no running water or electrics. Now it’s the largest privately owned Zoo in the U.K. with award winning enclosures, over 60 acres of land, 270 species and a successful captive breeding programme. Action for the Wild now owns a Nature Reserve in South Africa – Umphafa Private Nature Reserve – which has seen the release of many animals including White Rhino, Impala, Antelope, Wildebeest, Zebra and Rock Pythons to name but a few. It was a very interesting and very enjoyable evening.

Our next meeting is on 28^th February when Ann Hardy will reveal the “Secrets of the Royal Jewels.” Details of all our meetings and speakers can we found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website.

19th December 20118th December 2015

PAWS – December Xmas Dinner report

paws-dec11-4 We didn’t have a meeting in December but we did have our members’ Christmas Dinner which was on the 13^th December in the Balkerne Restaurant at Colchester Institute. 42 of us enjoyed a cocktail before tucking into a wonderful 4 course meal. (see photo’s above). At the end of which we were entertained by a singer (student) with keyboard accompaniment (see photo below). At 10.00pm our coach promptly arrived to take us home. It was another very enjoyable night.

Our next meeting is on 10^th January 2012 when Rebecca Perry from Colchester Zoo is coming to talk to us (details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website).

Membership is currently full, but visitors are very welcome at a cost of £3.50.

If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of us on any of the following numbers. Alice 01206 735510, Jane 01206 735004, Julia 01206 735053 or Sue 01206 735212.

It just remains, on behalf of the committee, to wish all our members and visitors a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Alice

8th December 20118th December 2015

PC Agenda 13th December 2011

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley

A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13^th December 2011.

Apologies for absence:

Minutes of the last meeting

Borough Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1. Playgrounds

Report and update on both play areas.

2. Salcott Meadow/Creek

Reports and correspondence received from authoritative bodies re suggestions of fencing along the creek edge.
1^st decision required: Our final decision on this matter now all reports have been received.

3. Police

Reports of crimes in our villages if available
Decision required: Any crimes we feel we should report

4. Chairmanship and Vice for the next 2 year period from May

Discuss who is willing and/or able to take on these positions
Decision required: Do we need to change our Standing Orders accordingly?

5. Broadband Update – any further developments

6. Precept/Grant for 2012/2013

Consider the spending so far and for the remainder of the year, also the forthcoming grant withdrawal matter.
Decision required: How much do we need for this next financial year?

7. CALC meeting report

8. Affordable Housing Enabler meeting report

9. Actions and Reminders List including Website progress

Update

Correspondence:

EALC County Update November 2011 including courses
ECC Making the Links December 2011
The Playing Field Autumn 2011
ECC Waste Development Document November 2011
RCCE Oyster Autumn 2011
ECC Local Bus Tender Round 2012 – Table of Services
NALC Localism Act www.nalc.gov.uk

Planning:

Notice of Planning Decisions:

111662 Proposal: Extension to dwelling to provide additional accommodation at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Refused

111830 Proposal: Front garden wall and improved existing access to residential frontage only at Beckton House Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Refused

Appeal: APP/A1530/A/11/2163764NWF against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed agricultural building to store hay crop produced by the farm.

Appeal: APP/A1530/D/11/2164288 against refusal of planning permission by CBC at Beckton House Farm for proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling.

Appeal Decision: APP/A1530/A/11/2154584 against planning conditions imposed by CBC at Fourways Farm – Appeal Dismissed

Finances:

101635 – SLCC – annual subs £97.00

101636 – Mr B J Gooding – play insp and repairs to goal post on Moss Hay £89.72

101637 – Tollesbury (St Mary’s) PCC – mag entries £55.00

101638 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for December £353.53

101639 – T Hedger – trim of Salcott meadow roadside hedge £40.00

The Chairman would like to invite everyone back to The Plough for a Christmas drink and nibbles after the meeting.

The next meeting will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tues 10^th January 2011 at 7.30pm

28th November 20118th December 2015

PAWS – November Cycling & Journalism report

paws-1111-roger-st-pierre At our meeting on Tuesday 22nd November, we had a very entertaining and much travelled speaker. Roger St Pierrre was born in Dorset and grew up in Essex. At an early age he developed a passion for cycling and at the age of seven rode from Romford to Southend! The famous cyclists of his youth became his heroes and he longed to be one of them; his knowledge was so extensive that local journalists enlisted his help in identifying cyclists in races. At the age of 15 he was asked to write a regular column on cycling for the Romford Recorder and this later blossomed into a career in journalism lasting a number of years and including papers such as the Mirror, The Mail and the London Evening News. Work on Music for Pleasure led him to write about all the pop stars of the time like Jerry Lee Lewis, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Glen Campbell to name but a few. During his time as a music writer he met and wrote about many of the big names from both pop and classical music and travelled to America and beyond for interviews.

wtm-1111-08 We don’t have a meeting in December but we do have our members’ Christmas Dinner to look forward to which is in the Balkerne Restaurant at Colchester Institute on Tuesday 13th December. Our next meeting is on 10^th January 2012 when Rebecca Perry from Colchester Zoo is coming to talk to us. Membership is currently full but visitors are very welcome at a cost of £3.50.

If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of us on any of the following numbers. Alice 01206 735510, Jane 01206 735004, Julia 01206 735053 or Sue 01206 735212.

It just remains, on behalf of the committee, to wish all our members and visitors a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Alice

18th November 20118th December 2015

PC Minutes 13th September 2011

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 13^th September 2011.

Present: Jane Banks, John Walker, Netty Knill-Jones, Nicky Ellis, Jinny Gale, Charles Dymond, Phil Gladwin and 3 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis, Les Lapwood, Lynne Simmons

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

Borough Councillors: Their report encouraged us, along with all parish and town councils, to write strongly expressing our objections to CBC’s intention to withdraw the grant funding. Andrew will give us examples of other responses. We will, however, supply them with a copy of our accounts/finances for the last financial year as requested as these are open for anyone to view anyway.

Following the Flood Summit meeting that took place the drive-round to the problem areas will take place soon. We urged for this to be sooner rather than later as winter is approaching fast.

The bulk salt scheme (item 9) has worked well when piloted by ECC.

Public-Have Your Say: Concern was expressed about people living in caravans in this area at this worrying time of increasing numbers of caravans on any one site. This will be looked into.

Geese from a property at Salcott have been coming onto Salcott meadow rather a lot and making a mess, so the owner of these geese will be written to requesting that he keeps them on his own property.

The goal posts on Salcott meadow need painting and so Terry will do this job.

The owner of the old garage site at Peldon will be sort to request cutting back of the hedge on the corner as it is becoming a danger to road users.

Declarations of Interest: None

1. Withdrawal of Revenue Grant Funding by CBC – the meeting held at Messing to discuss this matter with Tina Dopson, the CBC councillor who has put this idea forward, was attended by us and many other parish councils and our borough councillors and just magnified that all parish councils are of one mind on this and are thoroughly outraged with this proposal. It was apparent that Tina Dopson had absolutely no idea about what parish councils do and how they go about their business. A working party of parish councillors and borough councillors has been set up to discuss with Tina Dopson the matter further. We will be writing a very strong felt letter to CBC and will invite Tina Dopson to attend one of our meetings.

2. Playgrounds – Terry has completed a good job of painting the equipment, mending the fence and nearly all the other outstanding work. A top-up of bark surfacing is required so to help us decide whether to buy play bark or an alternative product of rubber clippings some of us will pay a visit to Boxted playground where they have the latter. Phil proposed, John seconded and all agreed to buy which ever is the preferred product as prices are very similar.

Peldon playground is in good order. We have received a request for certain additions of equipment on Moss Hay as there are several older children there now. Unfortunately nets for the goal posts get stolen or damaged very quickly, roundabouts are no longer allowed due to Health & Safety legislation. We will look into the cost of bike ramps but fear these are very costly particularly in these hard times.

3. Salcott Meadow/Creek and Grass Cutting – as we are still waiting for a ‘water risk assessment report’ from RoSPA to complete our requested information it was decided to suspend this matter until we have that report.

Grass cutting will be carried out when it is needed bearing in mind that our funds require constant monitoring.

4. Police – reporting very little crime in our villages but reminding people to report suspicious vehicles with registration details as catalytic converters and diesel thefts continue to occur in rural area.

5. Broadband Conference – being mainly a commercial exercise was very well attended and various ways for everyone to receive a better broadband signal was discussed at length. BT will be contacted about updating exchanges and copper wiring capability.

6. Declaration of Acceptance of Office book – John now has the old book which is full and will take it to a book binder to find out the cost of rebinding with additional pages. So next month’s agenda for a decision.

7. Polling Station Review – CBC review polling station sites every 4 years. As the Great Wigborough site is the village hall car park and this site is being dealt with now we will reply to CBC with suggested wording as for its availability from the Rector who is on the committee for the village hall.

8. Bus stop at Peldon and Wigborough Notice Board – we await decisions on the bus shelters from CBC and ECC.

Great Wigborough notice board has come adrift in the last stormy weather and is being looked at for repair and refixing.

9. CBC’s offer of a tonne of salt for this winter – we will enquire as to whether, if we agree to this scheme, that this would be the total amount we receive instead of the usual fill up to start the winter with or if it is an amount to follow up with. If we do agree to this we have a storage place offered and distribution will be carefully monitored for fairness and is strictly for highway use only.

10. Abberton Reservoir – equestrian rides and footpaths will be completed at the end of the programme.

Abbotts Hall – have submitted a planning application for meeting rooms that could have possibly been of use to us if it weren’t for security on the site.

11. CBC Homefinder Scheme – after careful consideration it was felt that we should leave advertising a scheme of this nature to CBC.

12. Agree leave of absence for Les – it was agreed that Les should be excused from duties for the foreseeable future and hopefully return in a while. We will review the situation around Christmas time. Charles and Netty will oversee the playground.

13. The Way We Work – we clarified that Jane would oversee training and our Emergency Plan, John would deal with the website and a more detailed spreadsheet will be carried out to explain the finances more easily.

14. Actions and Reminders List – updated

Planning:

111367 Proposal: Insertion of new staircase ground to first floor, also first to second floor inclusive by way of amendment to staircase location as previously approved under reference LB/COL/03/0426 at Seaborough House, Great Wigborough

111495 Proposal: Proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling at Beckton House Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

111602 Proposal: Conversion of an existing, redundant pool house to create new meeting rooms. Demolition of an existing storage building. Construction of two extensions to accommodate kitchen, cloak and toilet facilities associated with the proposed meeting room at Abbotts Hall Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough

Notice of Planning Decisions:

110912 Proposal: Extension to provide accommodation for dependent relative at Lovedowns Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Permission Refused

111082 Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory and replace with an extension to existing kitchen. Side extension involving the removal of a window to the existing toilet and associated wall to form new side entrance and boot room. Replacement of existing windows to part north elevation with new timber windows. Erection of new rear all glass extension and forming door opening thereto at New Hall, Cop Hall Lane, Little Wigborough – Permission Granted

111083 Proposal: Listed Building application for above – Permission Consented

A1530/A/11/2154584/NWF Appeal against CBC for planning conditions for application- Proposal: Reallocation of land uses (residential/equestrian purposes), and upgrade of existing access to unclassified road and erection of equine and cart store at Fourways Farm, Salcott

Finances:

101620 – Playsafety Ltd. – RoSPA inspection and report £252.00

101621 – Anglia Inspection Services – inspection and report £60.00

101622 – Peldon Village Hall – hire £94.00

101623 – St Mary the Virgin Peldon – Gold addition of mag £100.00

101624 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for Aug and Sept £707.06

101625 – T Simmons – painting, repairs, fence posts & paint, hedge, insp £664.51

The next meeting will be held at Peldon Village Hall on Tues 11^th October 2011 at 7.30pm

18th November 20118th December 2015

PC Minutes 11th October 2011

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley

Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 11^th October 2011.

Present: Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale, Jane Banks, Charles Dymond, Netty Knill-Jones, Lynne Simmons, John Walker, Terry Sutton and 3 members of the public

Apologies for absence: Les Lapwood, Nicky Ellis, Kevin Bentley, Andrew Ellis

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

Borough Councillors: We were urged to reply to CBC expressing strongly our disapproval of their intention to withdraw the Revenue Grant which we are in the process of doing. We were also urged to agree to receive the bulk load of salt from ECC for our own distribution for icy roads during this winter which we have done.

Public-Have Your Say: Several residents in Peldon had received a letter from ECC telling them to remove large stones placed on or near their front boundaries. The writer of these letters will be approached by Borough Councillor, Terry Sutton for further explanation as some of these stones have been in position for many years even up to forty years and are put there to protect the properties from lorries etc.

Some time ago the bus stop at the junction of St Ives Hill and Malting Road was requested to be moved along the road a little way to avoid a large puddle. This is still being dealt with and hopefully a conclusion will be reached before too long.

Declarations of Interest – None

1. Playgrounds – a visit was made to Boxted playground to look at rubber clippings there with a possible view to having them at Salcott. The general feeling was that this is a good product but that all the old bark would have to be removed first and therefore a fairly large quantity of the rubber would be required. All aspects of this will be further investigated with regard to quantity needed for the necessary depth and the cost. The gate spring at Salcott will be mended shortly.

Peldon is in good condition. A request for a bike/skate ramp was discussed but considered far too expensive for these worrying times of cut backs.

2. Salcott Meadow/Creek – unfortunately we are still waiting for a ‘Water Report’ from RoSPA to make our decision with regard to the request to fence off the creek.

3. Police – minor thefts are the only crimes reported in our villages. A reminder that metal, catalytic converters and diesel are still popular for thieves.

4. Broadband update – BT has no plans to update the Peldon exchange at present. More ideas for improvement to our broadband speed will be further explored.

5. Declaration of Acceptance of Office Book – Phil proposed, Lynne seconded and all agreed to have our old book rebound to include new pages if the cost can be matched to that of a completely new book of £105. It was also agreed that this book was a necessary record of past parish councillors dating back to 1972.

6. Greener Parishes Scheme – taking part in this scheme 2 or 3 trees for planting on Salcott meadow may be obtained at no cost to the parish council.

7. Essex Wildlife Meeting – was attended by our representative. A meeting room there is likely to be made available for hire and local use would be welcomed. Blackthorn bushes are being planted and an application to resume wildfowling is still being considered.

8. Abberton Reservoir Liaison Meeting – was also attended by our representative. There will be more traffic lights on the causeway for a long period of time to incorporate the new Visitor Centre before the final road set up is complete. The pipe line from Wormingford is almost complete. Two applications had been received for the Community Funds from Abberton Church and Peldon Church. Phil was given the Parish Council’s full support and backing for his attendance of the meetings and any necessary decision making on its behalf.

9. EALC re government changes to planning legislation – we will give a response on this matter.

9. Actions and Reminders List – updated

Planning:

111662 Proposal: Extension to dwelling to provide additional accommodation at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

111830 Proposal: Front garden wall and improved existing access to residential frontage only at Beckton House Farm

111837 Proposal: Retro-fit of PV Solar Array onto flat roof of existing outbuilding at Spital Acre, The Street, Salcott

Finances:

101626 – R S Pullen – clerk’s fee for October £353.53

101627 – Audit Commission – external audit £342.00

101628 – T Simmons – play insp, grass cut, repair Wig’s notice board £80.00

The next meeting will be held at Salcott Village Hall on Tues 8^th November 2011 at 7.30pm