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Round 2 of Protest against NEEB Planning

Round 2 of opposition to NEEB
Residents show their opposition to the NEEB Application

Round 2 of Protest against NEEB Planning

Round 2 of the protest against NEEB Holdings Planning Application started yesterday and will come to a head tonight.  As a recap, just a few weeks ago CBC’s Planning Department  recommended approval of the application; this was despite the obvious opposition of local residents, Parish & Borough Councillors.

The CBC Planning Committee met on 5th July (as reported here) but deferred the application to the meeting taking place TONIGHT – 2nd August.

K Hunting & Cllr Butcher with petition
Mrs K Hunting & Cllr Brian Butcher with the petition

Protest Grows

Yesterday Continue reading “Round 2 of Protest against NEEB Planning”

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NEEB Holdings Apply for Planning Permission

The two areas NEEB propose developing

The two areas NEEB propose developingNEEB Holdings Apply for Planning Permission

Residents urged to have their say by 19th April

As previously forewarned, NEEB Holdings Limited have now made two applications for planning permission for land adjacent to the brewery.  The detailed plans are available to view online.  Especially relevant, members of the public only have until 19th April to raise comments.k Continue reading “NEEB Holdings Apply for Planning Permission”

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Another Speculative Consultation – This Time From NEEB Holdings

NEEB Holdings LogoAnother Speculative Consultation

It seems West Bergholt is very much the place to want to be if you are a developer these days.  No sooner than we have put a strong and compelling case against Gladmans’ ‘consultation’ along comes another developer – NEEB Holdings / Carter Jonas.  As with Gladmans’ their proposals are to develop on green space, this time off Armoury & Colchester Roads. On their ‘consultation paper’ they say: Continue reading “Another Speculative Consultation – This Time From NEEB Holdings”

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North Essex Garden Communities Consultation

North Essex Garden Communities Consultation

North Essex Garden Communities is working to create not just new homes but new communities. Planned to Garden City Principles and designed in partnership with residents.  Their ambition is to create places for people to live, work and spend time, taking forward the Garden City idea for future generations.  They have put their plans together and are now seeking your views in a consultation starting on 13th November and extending into December. Continue reading “North Essex Garden Communities Consultation”

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Football Anyone?

Bergholt Heath Youth Football ClubBergholt Heath Football Development Squad

Bergholt Heath is keen to expand and is launching a “development squad” open to all local children. This will offer football training to children aged between 4 and 6 (before the age they are able to officially join a team and play organised football).  Training will be on a Saturday morning at the Lorkin Daniel playing field starting in September 2016. The exact time will be set to avoid conflict with the existing Bergholt Heath teams also training on a Saturday morning at the Poors Field during term time. Any child entering EYFS (Reception) or Year 1 at the start of the 2016/2017 academic year will be able to join.

Focus

The focus of training sessions will be on children developing basic skills while having fun and making friends. Children will take part in a range of activities and games designed to ensure that everyone improves and enjoys themselves so they are ready to start playing games organised by the local Colchester league at Under 7 if they wish to. Boys and girls are welcome to attend training sessions. The cost is likely to be between £2 and £3 per session (payable only when they attend).

Training will be led by Gareth Minter, a teacher at Heathlands Primary School who holds FA coaching qualifications. All coaches will be DBS (CRB) checked and approved.

In order to take part in training children will need to be registered with the development squad. To register your interest in joining please email your name, the name of your child and their year group at the start of the academic year 2016/2017 to Gareth Minter at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”]. If you have any questions please contact Gareth at this email address or speak to him at school.

FA Charter Standard logo colourMore about Bergholt Heath

Bergholt Heath Youth Football Club is an FA charter standard club that has been running youth football in West Bergholt since 1999. Over the years, most of its young players have come from Heathlands School.

Coaches wanted

We are looking for enthusiastic coaches to assist in delivering the training sessions to the development squad. If prospective coaches do not come forward this will limit the number of children able to join the squad, so please, don’t be shy! Experience in playing and/or coaching the game would be ideal but not essential. If you are able to offer your help please contact Gareth Minter at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”]. Please note anyone working with children will need to go through the DBS checking procedure (organised by the Club) to ensure the safety of the children attending the sessions. If there are people who wish to develop their coaching, Bergholt Heath will assist those wishing to take the FA level one coaching qualification.

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CBC Declares us to be a Sustainable Village

Colchester-VibrantCBC Declares us to be a ‘Sustainable Village’

Colchester Borough Council’s Local Plan Committee is about to review its draft Local Plan and associated reports on 5th July.   The village features in this draft plan as a ‘sustainable village’.

Whereas this may sound like a comforting declaration, it also heralds the prospect of further growth, although the village has escaped Continue reading “CBC Declares us to be a Sustainable Village”

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Clubs – Volunteer Awards & Culture Grants

Clubs – Volunteer Awards & Culture Grants

Essex County Council recently issued news updates on two items that might be of interest to local clubs – time is running out though:

Stars-of-EssexWho are your star volunteers?

Tell us about a volunteer, business or charitable organisation that has made an impact on your community and improved the lives of others. This is your opportunity to show just how much you appreciate them.

The ‘Who Will Care?’ Awards is a county-wide volunteer awards for Essex. There are seven categories to choose from and nominations close on Friday 9 April.

  • Individual – adult (18+). Volunteer aged 18+ who has demonstrated outstanding commitment within their community. This may be something they have done independently or in connection with a charity/community group or employer.
  • Individual – young person (under 18) (Sponsored by Seetec). Volunteer aged under 18 who has demonstrated outstanding commitment within their community. This may be something they have done independently or in connection with a charity or community/youth/school group or employer.
  • Individual – overcoming adversity (Sponsored by Runwood Homes). A volunteer of any age who has continued to volunteer within their community (independently or with a charity or community group) while facing challenges in their own personal life.
  • Team Volunteer Award. A group of two or more volunteers of any age who have made an outstanding contribution to their community either independently or with a charity, community group or their employer.
  • Voluntary and Community Sector Award. Open to Charities and Community Groups who are able to demonstrate outstanding service delivery to support their community and/or service users.
  • Business Award (Sponsored by Edward Carter Solutions). Open to commercial organisations who have made an impact in their community
  • Innovation Award. Open to Social Enterprises, commercial organisations and individuals of any age who can demonstrate innovation in developing a service/project to support the community. 

Find out more and download application forms from the Castle Point AVS website.

Culture in Essex Small Grants

The Culture in Essex Small Grants Schemes are funded and run by Essex County Council, offering one-off project support to arts and culture projects within Essex.  Grants of between £250 – £2,500 are available for projects and up to £250 for personal development.

The deadline for 2016/17 is the 31st March 2016. Awards of up to £2,500 are offered to projects which meet the schemes criteria. Please ensure that you read the guidance notes before completing an application form. For more information please email [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].

 

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“Colchester is Changing”

… and if you want your views heard the Borough Council are inviting you to share them at their exhibition of plans, ideas and proposals at St Nicholas House, High Street (former JJB Sports) on 28th June (10 – 5) and 30th June (10 – 4).  Among projects to look at are:

  • New bus station;
  • Park & ride;
  • The walls project;
  • Street entertainment; and
  • Vineyard gate plans.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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