Environment & Highways – 16th November 2023

AI generated image to reflect some of the topics discussed on the 16th November 2023

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 16th November 2023 with topics including:

Update on works completed by the handymen,
Approving a budget for the next financial year,
Plans for Village Ponds,
New fencing for Lorkin Daniell play area,
Christmas Tree, &
Flooding & a Sink Hole.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 16th November 2023 at 5.00pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:	Cllrs John Gili-Ross (JGR), Katie Pulford (KP), Harry Stone (HS), Manya Barrow (MB), David Short (DS) and RFO Andrew Savage (AS)
Also present:	No members of the public

1. Welcome & Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllr James Owers.

2. Declarations of Interests

None.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

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

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023

Environment & Highways – 13th July 2023

Environment meeting image for 13th July 2023

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

Remedial work required with the Zipwire cable,
The “Mayors” trees on Poor’s Land requiring more frequent watering,
Water levels in village ponds,
Establishing a priority list for potholes,
Addressing parking on grass area near Uncle Kams F&C Shop.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 13th July 2023 at 5.00pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:

Cllrs John Gili-Ross (JGR), Katie Pulford (KP), Harry Stone (HS), & David Short (DS)

1. Welcome & Apologies

Apologies from Cllr Manya Barrow & James Owers.

April 20, 2023May 26, 2023

Environment & Highways – 13th April 2023

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

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

October 25, 2022October 27, 2022

Autumn Quiz for Inclusive Play

Village Quiz to raise funds for Inclusive Play Equipment

Following the Spring Quiz raising an amazing £385 for Ukraine, the Autumn quiz will support those closer to home with Inclusive Play Equipment for the Lorkin Daniell playground.

Anybody can join in with teams of 4 to 6 players allowed; the winning team will have their name engraved on the WB Challenge Cup. There will be ten rounds on subjects such as food and drink, sport and many other trivial matters; each round will comprise 10 questions. As the evening progresses you will be able to track the running total of each teams score.

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

Environment & Highways 9th June 2022

Highlights of Environment & Highways Meeting on 9th June 2022

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 9th June 2022 with topics including:

Village sign & Jubilee Beacon,
Playground inspection and action required/undertaken,
Committee Terms of Reference,
Ponds & Trees,
Storage requirements.

Environment Committee Minutes

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

To Fence or Not to Fence Survey Results

The Results of the “Fence or Not to Fence” Survey Are Now In

Before Christmas, the Parish Council posted this survey on the hub. It posed a questions about fencing in the children’s playground on the Lorkin Daniell Field. Whilst the results show a clear support for fencing in the playground, this is only one of several ideas that the Parish Council will consider in the New Year.

The question posed was:

February 1, 2021