Community, Parish Council & Village
Baby & Toddler group need a handThe Baby & Toddler Group have been running in the village for nearly 40 years now and they are asking all attendees, past & present for a hand. Well, figuratively speaking; Continue reading “Baby & Toddler group need a hand”
St Mary’s Church update for 21st August provides listings of services and other events and news. This update includes Village Fete, Café Church, Harvest Festival, Home Groups & Ignite.
Praise on 4 Café ChurchJoin us for coffee & croissants, music, Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 21st August 2018”
Coming Soon – the 2018 Village FeteSince its launch in March, the Village Fete Working Party has been working hard to deliver the 2018 Village Fete. It is now set to take over the Orpen Hall & fields on Saturday 1st September between 12 noon and 4 pm during which time there will be something for everybody going on.
The Produce Show will take place in the Hall. Entries are only 25p each and trophies will be awarded to those with the most winning points. Entry forms are due in this week, 25th August, either Continue reading “Coming Soon – the 2018 Village Fete”
Every summer security is a number one risk as homes are left unoccupied for holidays. In conjunction with Essex Police, Colchester Neighbourhood Watch has offered the following advice:
Reports of burglaries are high this month and the Police urge Continue reading “Summer Security”
Round 2 of the protest against NEEB Holdings Planning Application started yesterday and will come to a head tonight. As a recap, just a few weeks ago CBC’s Planning Department recommended approval of the application; this was despite the obvious opposition of local residents, Parish & Borough Councillors.
The CBC Planning Committee met on 5th July (as reported here) but deferred the application to the meeting taking place TONIGHT – 2nd August.
Yesterday Continue reading “Round 2 of Protest against NEEB Planning”
Essex Highways & Police UpdatesThe Parish Council have had updates from both Essex Highways & Essex Police that might be of interest:
Kevin Bentley, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, introduced the second edition of “Highways Highlights” which gives updates on: Continue reading “Essex Highways & Police Updates”
In short the Five Es are the village’s Road Safety Group’s basic principles for improving Road Safety in West Bergholt. The Road Safety Group was formed two years ago prompted by:
The group is made up of Borough & Parish Council members and volunteers from around the village. We are engaging fully with Essex Council and Anne Brown, our County Councilor has a significant interest in our campaign.
No single action Continue reading “So what are the Five Es?”
The recent Allotment Committee meeting minutes for July 2018 cover a range of matters from business such as welcoming a new Committee Member, Stuart Meadows, to good news for local causes as their fundraising efforts continue. Continue reading “Allotments Continue to Raise Money for Local Causes”
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 19th July and discussed bus shelter & cherry trees at Orpen Hall, ponds, eco survey, allotments, handymen, street furniture, the Heath and other items also raised.
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 2nd July when, among other items, they discussed storage, Orpen Players, staging, MUGA, roofing, imminent installation of CCTV, rubbish bins, village fete, online hall bookings, communications & the Lorkin Daniell field.