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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

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Planning & Development Committee – 16th September 2024

Decorative only to show on Planning minutes for 16th September 2024

Meeting on 16th September 2024 the Planning & Development Committee first reviewed actions from the previous meeting. The Committee then agreed updates to the Neighbourhood Plan and discussed a hearing on the Planning Appeal at Fairfields Farm.  They then discussed 3 applications, with minor observations only, in Colchester Road (2), & Lexden Road.

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 16th September 2024 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall

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Parish Council Vacancy 2

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.

The Official “Notice of Casual Vacancy”

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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Parish Council Vacancy

James Owers

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.

The Official “Notice of Casual Vacancy”

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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Cycling ‘Join a Ride’ Leader & Route Announced

Cycling

Following a recent meeting with Zoe Swainston, British Cycling Community Coach based at Northern Gateway, we are delighted that she has volunteered her services to lead our proposed ride around the West Bergholt area.

A suggested route is shown below.  This would potentially consist of two rides, including a shorter route for families, depending on demand. More information will be available in a few weeks, so please sign up below if you are interested in joining us.

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Planning & Development Committee Meeting – 19th August 2024

Image for decorative purposes only for 19th August 2024 Planning Minutes

Meeting on 19th August 2024 the Planning & Development Committee discussed the National Policy Planning Framework before considering planning applications. 

The committee objected to an appeal in Nayland Road, supported an application in Colchester Road and noted a Conditional planning requirement in Armoury Road as having been discharged.

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 19th August 2024 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall

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Safe Crossing for Colchester Road

Join the fight for a safe crossing of Colchester Road!

Banner image for petition to secure a safe crossing at Colchester Road

Introduction

West Bergholt Parish Council, with the support of its County Councillor Lewis Barber, has been trying since the adoption of the Neighbourhood Plan in 2019 to obtain agreement from Essex County Council to provide a crossing, of some sort, across Colchester Road. A crossing and/or traffic calming will allow residents, especially those from the new and proposed housing sites, to safely access all the village’s facilities, including children and families walking to Heathlands School. In fact, a crossing of Colchester Road and/or traffic calming was part of the Neighbourhood Plan proposals which ECC generally endorsed. Money has already been or is being collected by Colchester City Council towards the cost through s106 contributions1 from the developers of Colchester Road.

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New Defibrillator in West Bergholt

Orpen Memorial Hall gets a Defibrillator

Anthony Warren WBFC & Brian Butcher WBPC

Following the installation of a new Defibrillator at Orpen Hall there are now four available in the village, the others being at:

The most recent is the result of the Parish Council working with the Football Club to deliver a service that could prove critical. The Football Club had obtained a defibrillator with a grant from the Premier League but found they had no suitable place to install it.

This is where the Parish Council were able to step in by offering a spot at Orpen Hall. The Parish Council upgraded the electric supply for the defibrillator. They then registered it with “The Circuit” so those in need can be directed to it. The Parish Council will also fund any ongoing maintenance required.

The Circuit

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Cycling – Join a ride

Cycling Working Group: Join us on a ride!

Cycling in woods

The Parish Council has set up a Cycling Working Group, with its own terms of reference, under the Neighbourhood Plan Action Plan, in April 2024, to determine the need for cycle facilities/ additional facilities in West Bergholt.

Its remit also includes promoting cycling routes, including off-road, and investigating the reinstatement of village-to-village cycle rides/rides to places of attraction.

The group, under the Chair of Andrew Ross, includes a wide variety of cyclists from a triathlete, a former world-level cyclist, a member who has cycled from Lands’ End to John O’Groats, and a member who loves no more than to take her children on a ride to local hostelries for Sunday lunch.

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Planning & Development Committee – 15th July 2024

Image to support planning meeting on 15th July 2024

Meeting on 15th July 2024 the Planning & Development Committee elected a Chair & Vice-Chair before considering planning applications. 

The committee commented on 2 appeals (there being no new applications) being from Scarletts Quality Plants in Nayland Road and Fairfields Farm in Fordham Road.

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Meeting held on Monday 15th July 2024 at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall

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