Community, Parish Council & Village
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met via Zoom on 10th September 2020 and discussed:
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Lexden Road Pond Facelift UpdateParish Councillor Phil Spencer reports on completion of the Lexden Road Pond facelift.
Sadly the pond had become badly silted over the years. By mid-Summer it had become an overgrown stagnant pool, with little signs of life. Remedial work was clearly required to restore the habitat to it’s former glory.
Parish Councillor Phil Spencer is pleased to report on the good progress that has been made on West Bergholt Heath.
The Management Strategy for West Bergholt heath appears to be bearing the first signs of fruit this Summer. The plan drawn up by Place Services (a public sector provider of environmental assessment, planning and consultation) and implemented with the help of our own village handymen. It aims to restore the original acid grassland heath in the area around the school. Lowland heath is a rare and threatened habitat
Continue reading “Good Progress on the Heath”Environment & Highways – 9th July 2020The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met via Zoom on 9th July 2020 and discussed:
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met via Zoom on 11th June 2020 and discussed:
Environment & Highways – 14th May 2020The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met via Zoom on 14th May 2020 and discussed:
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 20th February 2020 and discussed:
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Pond & Trees WorksAs idyllic as the Queen’s Head pond looks, a closer look reveals a problem that needs to be addressed. Despite regular painting, rust has infiltrated many sections of the railings which must now be replaced. Quality Metalwork Services have been Continue reading “Pond & Trees Works – Railings and Pruning”
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Last Friday, Parish Councillors Norma Smith & Phil Spencer, aided by Norma’s husband, planted a new Purple Beech Hedge as a backdrop to the village sign and beacon. Taking three hours to complete, this work will soon create a visual impact for visitors coming from Colchester. This is the first phase of Continue reading “Purple Beech Hedge Planted”
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 9th January 2020 and discussed:
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