Community, Parish Council & Village
The Parish Council would like to thank Sara Cullis for her contribution and wishes her well as she leaves the council to focus more fully on her charitable projects.
Notice is hereby given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Sara Cullis has ceased to be a member and a casual vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for West Bergholt Parish Council.
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The Parish Council would like to thank James Owers for his contribution and wishes him well as he leaves the council due to work & family commitments.
Notice is hereby given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that James Owers has ceased to be a member and a casual vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for West Bergholt Parish Council.
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The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th July 2024 with topics including:
Read the minutes in full below:
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The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th June 2024 with topics including:
The first item is about the Cleaner/Caretaker role but, if other news interests you, skip to it with these links:
A Cleaner/Caretaker is required for the Orpen Hall Complex, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt.
This is a permanent position, based at the Orpen Memorial Hall for up to 16 hours a week on average. Exact cleaning times will be agreed with the Hall Administrator but will typically be:
Continue reading “Cleaner/Caretaker Vacancy & Other News”Spike did and he doesn’t regret using it as a Special Constable:
The parish has a low crime rate but does suffer from occasional antisocial behaviour and parking issues, along with sporadic rural crime. West Bergholt Parish Council are supporting Essex Police to increase local and visible policing in their area.
Community Special Constables are more focussed than Special Constables, they dedicate their voluntary service to the area that matters most to them – their town or parish. In return, the local council will pay the allowances and expenses of their officers and they’ll have a say in the issues that their local Specials deal with.
If you already know you are interested then apply online:
Are you the person who could help shape this new role of Clerk’s Assistant?
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Parish Council’s Administrative Team to assist, support and provide cover for the Parish Clerk in all aspects of day-to-day management and operation of Council services.
The role is a permanent position, office and home based 12 hours per week (flexible and will include attending at least one evening meeting per month and attendance at community events which may take place at weekends).
Salary paid monthly at Local Government Scale SCP LC1 13-17 £11.97-£12.95 per hour with attractive holiday entitlement and pension scheme.
Heathlands Primary School would like to appoint a full-time School Site Manager to start in
August 2021.
They are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, pro-active individual who possesses
the skills, experience and confidence to manage the upkeep, maintenance and development of the school site to meet the School’s high standards.
Their staff are friendly and approachable and take a pride in their environment.
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This Easter 2021 update from St Mary’s starts with a message from Revd Anne and also includes:
… and the usual listings of services and contacts but first:
You may be reading this article around Eastertime, or a little earlier. It’s at Easter that Christians the world over celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection, and are reminded of God’s free gift of forgiveness and love. In the Bible we read,
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The parish has a low crime rate but does suffer from occasional antisocial behaviour and parking issues, along with sporadic rural crime. West Bergholt Parish Council are supporting Essex Police to increase local and visible policing in their area. We nearly had two Special Constables ready to go but one has decided to join the regular force and the other is now on maternity leave so we start again!
Community Special Constables are more focussed than Special Constables, they dedicate their voluntary service to the area that matters most to them – their town or parish. In return, the local council will pay the allowances and expenses of their officers and they’ll have a say in the issues that their local Specials deal with.