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Environment & Highways – 13th February 2025

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 13th February 2025 with topics including:

A Litter Warrior, Litter pick was discussed on 13th February 2025
  • Handymen’s report including:
    • Mower repairs,
    • Playground equipment inspected and all now satisfactory after some adjustments,
    • Actions to remedy flooding at Newbridge Hill/Argents Lane Junction,
    • Litter-picking, &
    • Vehicle(s) parking on greensward adjacent to Queens Head Pond.
  • Discussion about the possible use of a barrier at the school entrance to deter turning vehicles,
  • Update on VE-Day 80th Anniversary, and
  • Tree planting.

Read the official minutes below. 

Environment & Highways Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 13th February 2025 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:David Short (DS) Katie Pulford (KP), Bill Pigeon (BP) Harry Stone (HS), present and John Gili-Ross (JGR) remotely
Also present:0 members of the public
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Environment & Highways – 12th September 2024

Queens Road Pond was discussed on 12th September 2024

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th September 2024 with topics including:

  • Handymen’s update covering work such as:
    • Clearing the area behind the Football Club,
    • Removal of damaged trees & stump grinding,
    • Some light hedge trimming and grass cutting.
  • Report on the condition of ponds and the wildlife in them. 
  • Plans for contractors to do annual hedge cutting during the October half term, and
  • The upcoming replacement of “Unsuitable for HGVs” signs at both ends or Argents Lane.

Environment & Highways Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 12th September 2024 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

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Environment & Highways – 11th July 2024

AI generated image to represent issues with HGVs using Argents Lane as discussed on 11th July 2024

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th July 2024 with topics including:

  • Handyman updates:
    • Making safe hedges,
    • New storage hut,
    • Equipment, and
    • Selection of new handyman,
  • Condition of ponds and the need for a timetable for spraying;
  • Road signage, in particular in Argents Lane;
  • Actions to address Idling buses in Chapel Lane;
  • Footpath to St Mary’s Old Church; and
  • Flooding in Colchester Road.

Read the minutes in full below:

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Environment & Highways – 8th February 2024

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th February 2024 with topics including:

On 8th February 2024 the E&H Committee discussed speeding issues & a possible trial with police to address them.
  • Paper recycling used at Newbridge Mill Farm,
  • Litter issues around Uncle Kams Fish & Chip shop,
  • Possible involvement in a speeding control trial,
  • Tree Planting, and
  • Handymen’s report including:
    • Replacing some saplings that had been disturbed,
    • Litter picking,
    • Truck repairs went well,
    • Highways preliminary sweep of Argents Lane.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 8th February 2024 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:Cllrs Katie Pulford (KP), Harry Stone (HS), David Short (DS) and John Gili-Ross (JGR) (via Zoom),
Also present:No members of the public

1.     Welcome & Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllrs Manya Barrow and James Owers.

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