Community, Parish Council & Village
The West Bergholt Volunteer of the Year 2023/24 is a new Community Award. It will be presented to an individual volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the village of West Bergholt, its residents, or just one resident. That person will have demonstrated exceptional commitment to an unpaid activity.
Examples may include;
Continue reading “Volunteer of the Year Award 2024”
Autumn Clean & an Important DayThis article actually addresses 4 topics and Autumn Clean isn’t the most important day although it is quite so. We cover:
Keep Britain Tidy will once more be organising the UK’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign: The Great British September Clean 2020, after the Spring Clean was postponed due to COVID-19. On Saturday 12th West Bergholt’s own Litter Warriors will be Continue reading “Autumn Clean & an Important Day”
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th April and discussed ponds, heath, traffic hazards, allotments & much more.
Great British Spring Clean 2019The Keep Britain Tidy campaign is organising Great British Spring Clean 2019 which runs between 22nd March – 23rd April. They’re aiming to inspire around half a million people to join forces – in partnership with community organisations, businesses and councils – to collect and safely dispose of litter from our streets, parks and beaches, recycling as much as possible.
Last year, countrywide, nearly 400,000 volunteered to participate in the 2018 Spring Clean with Continue reading “Great British Spring Clean 2019”
Great British Spring CleanThe 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”
Spring CleanHelp 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”
Bang On TimingJust as all the firework debris litters our streets the timing of the West Bergholt Litter Warriors plan to hit the streets on Sunday 6th November couldn’t be better.
As ever, all equipment will be provided and the Warriors will be leaving from outside the Orpen Hall at 10am and spend an hour picking. Why not join them & help to keep West Bergholt beautiful?
Seen a Grot Spot that needs tidying? Let the Litter Warriors know either by calling the Grot Spot Hotline 07726 424419 or by email to [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th February 2016 and discussed a range of issues including litter & rubbish, hedge cutting, considerate parking, traffic safety, handymen, gardening equipment etc…
| Sub-committee members present | John Gili Ross, Harry Stone, Jenny Church, Murray Harlow, Rosemary James, Phil Spencer, David Short |
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Clerks Report |
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| a) Upturned soil left in wake of new water pipe across Heath to school. Concerns about sinkage. Following a letter from Chris to Atkins Global he was informed it was Anglian Water who did not fill the hole. He has sent them an email. We are awaiting a reply from them. | LW | |
| b) Armoury Road – clearing of rubbish etc has been completed here. | ||
| c) Hedge cutting at Chapel Road substation has been carried out. The cutting back required for laurel hedging along Colchester Road opposite village sign and roundabout is awaited. Laura will monitor this situation. | LW | |
| d) A litter pick was carried out as “litter Warriors”, organised by Laura, on 6th February. Not many volunteers but a deal of litter was cleared. Other areas identified as a problem. The next date for “Litter Warriors” is on Saturday 5th March- volunteers required. | LW | |
| e) Queen’s Road pond – litter here needs clearing. The Duck house has moved from its mooring and will need attention in the future. Also area around bus stop by Methodist Church needs to be kept under observation. | ||
| f) Overgrown hedges on Chitts Hill have been cut back by landowner. Litter picking here is required. Handyman could do this. | JGR & DH | |
| g) Land off Armoury Road, back of the Maltings, has been cleared by agents of the land and much litter was left behind. Laura contacted the agents and is awaiting to hear if this has been cleared. | LW | |
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Matters arising from last minutes |
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| a) Considerate Parking Scheme – Harry, John and Rosemary observed the parking situation round the school last Wednesday and made a list of 12 offenders for inconsiderate (illegal) parking. We hope this is having an effect and will repeat the exercise after half term. | HS | |
| b) Traffic Safety Plan – awaiting 20mph signs. | HS | |
| c) Plinth for Beacon – to be installed when weather permits. | IB | |
| d) Lower end of Lorkin Daniell has been cleared of shrubbery – 2 Trees still require attention. | ||
| e) Wheelie bin – to contact Marcus re progress | MH, JC | |
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Allotments |
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| Report from Harry – invoices for rents to be sent out to plot holders. | ||
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| David has been carrying out general work schedule. Will clear Chitts Hill area.
Footway along Colchester Road near car sales site needs attention. Interviews have been carried out for second handyman. Selection process completed. Laura to deal with paperwork required for successful candidate. |
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| John will discuss with Planning Committee the possibility of putting up a storage facility near the entrance to Orpen Hall. | JGR | |
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Purchase of vehicle |
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| The purchase of a vehicle has been completed. The MOT will be due in July this year. A policy needs to be written for information for all users | JGR | |
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AOB |
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| a) Repair of lawnmower is needed. Proposed cost is £180. This is an essential piece of equipment. Members of this sub-committee agreed the expense. | JGR | |
| b) Purchase of a ride-on mower to be considered in the future | ||
| c) Fallen Tree lying over Hall Road pond needs attention. John to discuss with Handyman. | JGR | |
| d) Queen’s Birthday – plan to use beacon again – will need moving to LD field. Laura to register the beacon. Possibility of a firework display. |
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Date of next meeting – Thursday 10th March 2016 at 5pm in JL Hall. |
Litter Warriors “Clean for the Queen”The West Bergholt Litter Warriors next outing to clean up our streets takes place this Saturday, 5th March, meeting at 10am at the Orpen Hall. This is a ‘special’ event as part of the “Clean for the Queen” Spring Clean. Please join us litter-picking around the village, we do it once a month – it’s only an hour and can make such a difference. All equipment will be provided. There is an award scheme available for junior volunteers.
When she came to the throne litter was not the problem that it is today. Food packaging, plastic bottles, takeaway meals and cigarette butts have all contributed to a growing menace that affects our wildlife, streets, countryside and sense of pride. What better way could we show our gratitude to Her Majesty than to clean up our country?
We are calling on individuals, volunteer groups, local councils, businesses and schools to do their bit. You can start now and also take part in our Clean for The Queen weekend on March 4th, 5th and 6th 2016. Please register your interest here and we will help you to Clean for The Queen.
Seen a Grot Spot that needs tidying? Let us know, on the Grot Spot Hotline below!
Many thanks
Laura & Rachel Walkingshaw
Call 07726 424419 or email [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].
West Bergholt Litter WarriorsFollowing Colchester Borough Council’s recently launched volunteer litter picking scheme “Litter Warriors”, West Bergholt now has its very own branch. Please join us litter-picking around the village, once a month – it’s only an hour and can make such a difference. All equipment will be provided. There is an award scheme available for junior volunteers.
West Bergholt is a beautiful place, let’s keep it that way!
Seen a Grot Spot that needs tidying? Let us know, on the Grot Spot Hotline below!
Meet outside Orpen Hall on the 1st Saturday each month at 10am.
Many thanks
Laura & Rachel Walkingshaw
Call 07726 424419 or email [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”]