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Environment & Highways – 10th April 2025

Pylons crossing the countryside

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 10th April 2025 with topics including:

  • Handymen’s Report including:
    • Seasonal maintenance,
    • Saplings planted,
    • Damaged bollards near the Scout Hut, and
    • Maintenance of Poor’s Land and Ponds.
  • Removal of rubbish bins at the Coop
  • Practice Pitch for the Lorkin Daniell Field,
  • VE Day 80 Update, and
  • National Grid Pylons update and agreed action.

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Environment & Highways Committee Minutes

Meeting held on Thursday 10th April 2025 at 4.30pm in SC Mtg Rm

Members present:John Gili-Ross (JGR), David Short (DS) Katie Pulford (KP) and Harry Stone (HS) present
Also present:0 members of the public
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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.

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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 – 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.

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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 14th April 2022

Highlights of Environment & Highways Meeting on 14th April 2022

Bluebells - Environment = April 2022

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th April 2022 with topics including:

  • More new trees,
  • Plaques for trees,
  • Spraying of ponds in accordance with Environment Agency process
  • Repairs to Village Sign,
  • Handymen activities including mowing & Heath &
  • Preparations for Lighting of Beacon.
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Environment & Highways 17th March 2022

Highlights of Environment & Highways Meeting on 17th March 2022

Environment - wild flower

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 17th March 2022 with topics including:

  • Handymen activities,
  • Spraying reed mace in ponds,
  • Weeds on Colchester Road footpath,
  • Trees including Orpen Hall, Heathlands School & sponsorships,
  • Zip wire installation & adjustment to football pitch, &
  • Queen’s Jubilee preparations.
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