Environment & Highways – 12th September 2024

Queens Road Pond was discussed on 12th September 2024

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th September 2024 with topics including:

Handymen’s update covering work such as:
- Clearing the area behind the Football Club,
- Removal of damaged trees & stump grinding,
- Some light hedge trimming and grass cutting.
Report on the condition of ponds and the wildlife in them.
Plans for contractors to do annual hedge cutting during the October half term, and
The upcoming replacement of “Unsuitable for HGVs” signs at both ends or Argents Lane.

Environment & Highways Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 12th September 2024 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Environment & Highways – 11th July 2024

AI generated image to represent issues with HGVs using Argents Lane as discussed on 11th July 2024

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

Handyman updates:
- Making safe hedges,
- New storage hut,
- Equipment, and
- Selection of new handyman,
Condition of ponds and the need for a timetable for spraying;
Road signage, in particular in Argents Lane;
Actions to address Idling buses in Chapel Lane;
Footpath to St Mary’s Old Church; and
Flooding in Colchester Road.

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June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

Environment & Highways – 14th June 2024

Queens Head Pond - topic on 14th June 2024

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

Appointment of officers,
Handyman update including:
- Grass cutting,
- Applications for the Handyman vacancy,
- Preparations for D-Day commemorations,
- Preparations for the Annual Fete.
Ponds,
Playground inspection, and
Potholes.

Environment Committee Minutes

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

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Environment & Highways – 14th March 2024

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

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

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Environment & Highways – 8th February 2024

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th February 2024 with topics including:

On 8th February 2024 the E&H Committee discussed speeding issues & a possible trial with police to address them.

Paper recycling used at Newbridge Mill Farm,
Litter issues around Uncle Kams Fish & Chip shop,
Possible involvement in a speeding control trial,
Tree Planting, and
Handymen’s report including:
- Replacing some saplings that had been disturbed,
- Litter picking,
- Truck repairs went well,
- Highways preliminary sweep of Argents Lane.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 8th February 2024 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:	Cllrs Katie Pulford (KP), Harry Stone (HS), David Short (DS) and John Gili-Ross (JGR) (via Zoom),
Also present:	No members of the public

1. Welcome & Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllrs Manya Barrow and James Owers.

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Environment & Highways – 11th January 2024

AI generated image showing a broken down truck, falling Xmas Tree & some snow coming

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

Severe flooding recently experienced & how mitigated or being mitigated.
Repairs needed to the village truck.
Handymen activities including:
- planning for snow,
- dealing with compacted leaves and
- hedge planting at the Armoury Road / Colchester Rod junction.
Reviewing the 2023 Christmas Tree for lessons learnt.

Environment Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thurs 11th January 2024 at 5.00pm in SC Mtg Rm

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

1. Welcome & Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllr James Owers.

2. Declarations of Interests

None.

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

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.