The Annual Parish Meeting takes place on Wednesday 24th April 2024 starting from 7:15pm. The venue, of course, is the Orpen Hall. Free light refreshments are available
Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. The agenda is set out below and will be chaired by Councillor Brian Butcher, Chair of West Bergholt Parish Council.
Copies of the Charitable Trust Accounts for the Orpen Memorial Hall, New Allotments, Lorkin Daniell Field, Poor’s Land and Village Green (Heath), of which the Parish Council is Sole Trustee, will be available to all attending.
Agenda Items
| 7.15pm | Browsing time | Time for drinks & nibbles, to view the various displays and find a seat |
| 7.30pm | Welcome and introduction from the Chair | Approval of previous Annual Parish Meeting minutes 26th Apr 2023 (10 mins) |
| 7.40pm | Mrs Pamela Donnelly (CCC) | Chief Executive Officer of Colchester City Council (15 mins + 5 Q&A) |
| 8.00pm | Parish Council Grant Awards 2023-24 | Friends of St Mary’s Old Church (display board), BYG (equipment), Bluebells (SEND) |
| 8.20pm | Lieutenant Colonel Ed Rankin | Commander of the Colchester Garrison (15 mins + 5 Q&A) |
| 8.40pm | Volunteer of the Year Award | To present the 2024 APM Award |
| 8.55pm | Issues from the Floor | Have your say and questions for your Councillors |
| 9.30pm | Close of Meeting | Following which there will be time for informal chat. Hall closes at 10pm |
The Annual Parish Meeting is not a Parish Council Meeting, but a meeting for electors of the parish. It is an opportunity to discuss parish affairs and say what matters to you and a chance to meet your Parish Councillors and neighbours.
