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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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Day 114 since Lockdown – the ‘Swift’ edition

New playground equipment

SwiftDay 114 since Lockdown

On day 114 we get an update on the village’s Swift project.  In other news:

Swifts

Installing Swift Boxes

This summer, villagers may have noticed an increase in the numbers of swifts wheeling about at speed, high up in the sky with their unmistakable scythe shaped wings and forked tail.

Thanks to funding received last year, we are now in the process of installing a total of 32 swift nest boxes at various sites around the village. As well as Orpen Hall and Heathlands School, eight private households are also taking part.

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Erle Havard Play Area Consultation

Erle Havard Play Area Consultation

Erle Havard Play Area ConsultationErle Havard Play Area Consultation

Colchester Borough Homes is planning to upgrade the Erle Havard Play Area this year and are consulting on  5 options.  You can see some simple illustrations of the five options on their website at cbhomes.org.uk/park-poll/ and, on that same page, click on your preferred option.

The deadline for responses is 24th January so is looming; there is no constraint on who can vote so an opportunity to get the kids involved!

See the result here.

 

Environment & Highways – 14th February 2019

Environment

Environment & Highways – 14th February 2019

The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th February and discussed play equipment, village of the year competition, tree replacement, allotments & much more.

Environment Committee Minutes

Committee Meeting held on Thursday 14th February 2019 in Social Club meeting room

Committee members present: Philip Spencer, Jenny Church, Murray Harlow, Harry Stone, David Short
Apologies: John Gili-Ross

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