The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th March and discussed practice goal, playground equipment, heather, ditches & eco-survey on the Heath, pond care, tree survey, handymen and the snow patrol.
Now that the Beast from the East has passed it is good to reflect on how the village coped; in particular the work of the Snow Patrol dealing with Continue reading “Snow Patrol Did Good!”
The Great British Spring Clean is a campaign with a simple aim: to bring people across the country together to clear up the litter that blights our towns, villages, countryside and beaches.
The campaign wants to inspire 400,000 people to get outdoors, get active and help clear up the rubbish that lies around us. Join this growing army of Litter Heroes who have had enough of other people’s litter and are willing to do something about it. Continue reading “Great British Spring Clean Arrives in the Village”
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th February and discussed progress made on a range of issues such as tree maintenance, gorse clearance, village ponds, signs to deter HGVs in Argents Lane, bus parking, flooding and an Eco-survey.
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 9th November and discussed a range of issues such as budget, handymen, Village Sign, relocation of bus stop, ponds & Argents Lane.
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th October and discussed a range of issues such as encouraging heather, clearing ponds, cleaning churchyard, allotments’ produce, resiting bus stop, village warden and a memorial bench. Continue reading “Environment & Highways – 12th October 2017”
Landowners and householders asked to tidy up near roads ahead of winter
As the weather turns colder, Essex County Council is asking landowners and householders with a garden or land bordering the road to clear ditches and cut back overhanging trees and hedges.
Cllr Ian Grundy, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways, said:
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Ditches are the responsibility of landowners, even if they are next to the road. Blocked ditches cause flooding which in winter can turn into highly dangerous ice on the road so please do clear them now to avoid putting driver and pedestrians in unnecessary danger.
During Storm Aileen earlier this month, highways crews were contacted about 21 separate incidents where trees blocked roads in Essex.
Cllr Grundy added:
Landowners also have responsibility for any trees near the road. These should be regularly checked and cut to prevent large branches or the whole tree blowing down and blocking the road. People walking along the pavement or verge shouldn’t have to avoid overgrown trees or hedges.
I’m sure everyone will want to act responsibly and take care of their own boundaries, to keep all of us safer this winter.
Enforcement & Guidance
The Council has the power to issue enforcement notices to landowners with blocked ditches which flood the highway or with branches and vegetation found to be obstructing the highway, compelling the owner to carry out any necessary work.
Pavements should be entirely free of plant growth up to a height of 8ft (2.5m).
The road should be clear:
to a height of 17ft (5.1m), and
1.8ft (0.5m) from the edge of the road towards your land.
The Council recommends the use of fully qualified and insured contractors to undertake any necessary work.
You can report highway flooding problems directly to Essex County Council via its website or by calling 0345 6037 631. Visit www.essex.gov.uk/highways to report highway flooding online.
To find out more about flooding prevention in Essex please visit www.essex.gov.uk/flooding or watch their short video below:
St Mary’s Church update for 4th September provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Family Fun Afternoon, Recycling news and Families Worker.
Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.
Family Fun Afternoon
St Mary’s has been successful in applying for funds to appoint a part-time Families Worker (see below), and we need to contribute to the cost. Taking place on Saturday 30th September Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 4th September 2017”
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 13th July and discussed a range of issues including handymen & equipment, allotments bonfire, results of village tree survey, heather and bus schedule.
Help Spring Clean the village with the Litter Warriors at their next outing this weekend.
Starting from the West Bergholt Cricket Club, Manor Road, at 11am on Saturday 1st April this is no April Fool jest (although bad jokes might be excused). Why not spend an hour helping to tidy our village up and take pride in our beautiful village.
Families are welcome and all equipment will be provided. Following the litter pick there will also be free Continue reading “Spring Clean”
Snow Patrol Did Good!
St Mary’s Update – 4th September 2017