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Environment & Highways – 11th April 2024

Flags for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day were discussed at the 11th April 2024 Environment meeting.

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

  • D-Day Flags,
  • Handyman update including:
    • litter-picking,
    • grass cutting,
    • work on new shed.
    • purchasing replacement tools,
  • Staffing update,
  • Refurbishment of Practice Goal,
  • Noting that the Pylons consultation is underway and needs contributions, and
  • Possible engagement with Village Fete organisers regarding traffic, health & safety..

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 11th April 2024 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

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Environment & Highways – 14th March 2024

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th March 2024 with topics including:

Hall Road pond after silt clearance
  • Handyman update including:
    • grass cutting,
    • litter picking,
    • play equipment inspection,
    • laying foundations for a shed, and
    • storm damage,
  • Works undertaken by Arches Plant Hire on behalf of the Parish Council at Hall Road Pond and
  • The Practice Goal on the Lorkin Daniell Field.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 14th March 2024 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:Cllrs Katie Pulford (KP), David Short (DS), Manya Barrow (MB) and James Owers (JO)
Also present:Two members of the public
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Environment & Highways – 14th September 2023

An AI generated image depicting taking care of the environment

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th September 2023 with topics including:

  • The CCC proposal for a management company to look after the Armoury Road maintenance,
  • Progress on dealing with ‘advisories’ from the recent ROSPA playground inspection,
  • Discussion on attendance at a Heath Conservation course,
  • Future provisions for ponds maintenance,
  • Progress of the Mayor’s Oaks on Poor’s Land,
  • Discussion on ‘No Parking’ banners, possible application for planning approval and portable signs.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 14th September 2023 at 5.00pm in SC Mtg Rm

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Environment & Highways – 8th June 2023

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th June 2023 with topics including:

Environment image to accompany 8th June 2023 minutes. Bee on thistle.
  • Appointing Transport and Public Rights of Way Representatives,
  • An update on Handymen including a number of relatively minor issues to rectify in the playground following ROSPA inspection also some concerns about mowers, truck and other equipment,
  • Progress on wildlife areas on parish council owned land,
  • Discussion of a tree inspection with some mixed news,
  • The condition of village ponds,
  • How to continue undertaking some local works given the cessation of the Essex Highways Devolution scheme.

Environment Committee Minutes

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Environment & Highways – 13th April 2023

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 13th April 2023 with topics including:

Wild Garlic in Hillhouse Wood
  • Leaving areas of growth for wildlife,
  • Reviewing the name of the new playing field,
  • Potential use of bollards to protect Armoury Road grass borders,
  • New trees all doing well,
  • Playground inspections,
  • Signs including village sign near the blue bridge.

Environment Committee Minutes

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Environment & Highways – 9th February 2023

Highlights of Environment & Highways Meeting on 9th February 2023

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 9th February 2023 with topics including:

  • Equipment maintenance,
  • Clearance of Queen’s Head & Hall Road ponds,
  • Dog walking code of conduct,
  • Name for 3-acre field,
  • Emptying of dog waste bins.

Environment Committee Minutes

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Environment & Highways 13th October 2022

Highlights of Environment & Highways Meeting on 13th October 2022

Lexden Road Pond

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 13th October 2022 with topics including:

  • Restoring wooden benches & other handymen activities,
  • Hedge trimming and access requirements,
  • Christmas tree,
  • New Friendly Bench near the Scout Hut,
  • Budget planning,
  • Ponds low due to the dry summer.

Environment Committee Minutes

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Environment & Highways 8th September 2022

Highlights of Environment & Highways Meeting on 8th September 2022

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th September 2022 with topics including:

  • Cessation of Highways Devolution project,
  • Parking signs at Poor’s Land,
  • Blocked gullies & Hillhouse Wood footpaths needing to be attended by ECC,
  • Repairs undertaken to the Beacon and handymen’s truck, and
  • A few items relating to trees, hedges and bracken.

Environment Committee Minutes

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