Community, Parish Council & Village
Heathlands Midday Assistant VacanciesHeathlands are looking for enthusiastic, caring, Midday Assistants to join the school to promote positive behaviour and work well in their team, as well as support play leaders by organising and playing games with the children.
Successful applicants must be able to Continue reading “Heathlands Midday Part Time Vacancies”
Every Year the Rural Community Council of Essex holds a competition to determine the best Village of the Year. The award is based on the activities and work of the community as a whole, not just the Parish Council:
This is the only competition of its kind in Essex that focuses on the whole community rather than on the work of the Parish Council or one particular organisation or amenity. We will be looking to reward villages of all sizes that are doing most to enhance the quality of life for their inhabitants.
RCCE Website
Passenger Transport SurveyEssex County Council is a major funder of local passenger transport services including:
Roman River Summer FestivalWith their main festival taking place between 16th September and 2nd October, the Roman River Summer Festival is an early taster. It is visiting West Bergholt in the form of an event at the Old Church starting at 11am on Saturday 9th July. Continue reading “Roman River Summer Festival”
St Mary’s Church update for 4th July provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and appeals for support for their stall at Heathlands School Fayre.
Thank you to everyone who made the Senior Citizen’s Lunch on Saturday 23rd June such a success. Murray & Kate really appreciate all your hard work and generous donations of food.
Messy Church – Sunday 10th JulyThis coming Sunday the theme for Messy Church will be ‘Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest’. Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 4th July 2016”
Cricket Fest 2016Cricket Fest 2016 is a regular annual event from West Bergholt Cricket Club at their ground in Manor Road. Celebrating all things cricket from 6th – 10th July, the Festival features its Family Fun Day on 9th July.
Festival matches include: Continue reading “Celebrating Cricket Fest 2016”
Afternoon Tea at the Methodist HallThe West Bergholt Methodist Church are inviting older members of the community to afternoon tea. The event takes place at the Methodist Church Hall on Sunday 17th July starting at 3pm. Particularly aimed at those who are elderly, living alone and with no nearby family or friends this will bring Continue reading “Afternoon Tea at the Methodist Hall”
CBC Declares us to be a ‘Sustainable Village’Colchester Borough Council’s Local Plan Committee is about to review its draft Local Plan and associated reports on 5th July. The village features in this draft plan as a ‘sustainable village’.
Whereas this may sound like a comforting declaration, it also heralds the prospect of further growth, although the village has escaped Continue reading “CBC Declares us to be a Sustainable Village”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 6th June when, among other items, they discussed health & safety, licences, Social Club, MUGA, Orpen Hall toilets, storage and BHYFC.
| Councillors present | Brian Butcher (Chair), Murray Harlow (Vice chair), Jenny Church, Bob Tyrrell. |
| Apologies | Harry Stone (BB accepted) |
Also in attendance Victoria Beckwith-Cole (Hall Administrator)
Before Agenda items commenced the Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman were agreed as follows:-
Chairman – Brian Butcher – Proposed Murray Harlow – Seconded by Jenny Church
Vice – Chairman – Murray Harlow – Proposed Brian Butcher – Seconded by Bob Tyrrell
Terms of Reference – this has not been resolved and as Chairman BB will resolve the outstanding issues primarily between the Environment and Premises. BB will speak with JGR and for this to be updated for the next meeting.
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Matters from Last Meeting |
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2.1 |
Health and Safety QuestionnaireVBC is waiting to hear back from two companies that offer hands on training with fire extinguishers. This is at a price but JC suggested that VBC contact the fire station to see if they will come out and do the training. |
VBC |
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Clerks & Administrator’s Report |
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3.1 |
Bar LicenceBB was advised from the Orpen Players that they had no concerns about cover for their recent production but this would need to be addressed in the Autumn. |
BB |
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Table and ChairsVBC expressed concern following updating the asset register that the Hall was down by five long tables. VBC has contacted those organisations who have borrowed and any further borrowing will be need to be signed for and all tables will be numbered and put on said form. Notification of the loss of these tables to be placed on the West Bergholt website in the hope of their return under amnesty. BB advised of new seating layout – twelve rows of ten chairs (120 compared to 108 before). The chairs would need to be clipped in 5’s. BB will give this to LW to submit to CBC to be approved and Licence amended as necessary. Eight of the Orpen Hall chairs have buckled with people standing on them and also the weight as they only withstand up to 18 stone. These will not be replaced. |
BB/LW/VBC |
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Draft T&C for one-off HirersVBC to add weight limit –see 3.2 |
VBC |
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BollardsVBC to get in touch with JGR to obtain set of keys for office. |
VBC/
JGR |
3.5 |
Scouts – Asbestos SurveyLW will update for next meeting. |
LW |
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Social Club- cigarette endsThe PC has agreed for new bark chippings and plants but before this can be done – litter picking especially around the Social Club needs to be done first. JC confirmed that on 11th June the Village “Litter Warrior” will be happening and that the Volunteers are content whilst clearing the cigarette ends at the same time to clear the weeds. To emphasise this more LW to write to Social Club that it is the responsibility of their customers to put the cigarette ends in the correct place and disappointed that this continues to be a problem. LW to consider providing a bucket and sand in the interim until the Social Club can provide a suitable replacement. |
LW |
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Bergholt Heath Youth Football Club |
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| No objection for 5 – 6 years olds to play football on Saturday mornings 9.30 -10.30 on the Lorkin Daniels Field. At the current time Mick and Terry from the WBFC are away and awaiting their return for the Agreement to be signed. The T&C that were raised for the BHYFC re the use of the disabled toilet to be amended to include Saturday mornings – VBC will update and reissue. VBC mentioned the annual invoice for using the Poors Field – it was agreed to increase it from £250 to £275. It was agreed for the hire of the Lorkin Daniels field by BHYFC on a Saturday not to be invoiced until the end of the year. | VBC | |
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Refurbishment of Orpen Hall Toilets |
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| Tenders to be opened at the Finance meeting and then discussed at the Parish Council meeting. | ||
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Storage Units |
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| The ongoing issue about the future of storage has now moved to the Environment Committee to resolve the best way forward. Roger (Orpen Players) and Harry (BYG) will meet mid-July to get the garage organised and make the best of the space. Once the Flower Club cupboard has been removed demarcation of the areas will be marked on the floor and MH will report back at the next meeting on cost of shelving part of the garage. BB said that when the toilet refurbishment is underway BB will ask the contractors to block up the wall between the two garages as the Flower Club cupboard would leave an opening. BB will inform the Finance Committee of this future expenditure. | MH/BB
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MUGA |
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| BB will attend the September meeting and report back. | BB | |
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AOB |
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| a) It was noted that the football goal area requires attention and for the Environment Committee to take this up. | EC | |
| b) It appears that more owners are taking their dogs onto the Lorkin Daniels Field – a discussion ensued about signage that additional signs are required and what is the best way forward – this is to be brought to the Parish Council meeting to discuss further so that ALL signs will be regimental. | PC | |
| c) Children seem to be kicking footballs against the JL Hall – as the above – more signage is required and once a design has been ascertained for signage to be erected, BT to consider signage. | BT | |
| d) Bluebells requested if some hardstanding could be placed where they keep their outside metal fencing – this has been given to the Environment Committee to consider and report back to Bluebells. | EC | |
| e) It was brought to VBC’s attention that a few jobs require attention in the Hall- (a) rubber around a window in the JL Hall requires fixing – VBC to get Handyman to fix (b) the lights in the JL Hall require diffusers – VBC to contact electrician to quote on moving existing and replacing the lights. | VBC | |
| Meeting closed at 8.50pm | ||
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Date of next meeting |
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| 4 July 2016 – 7.30pm John Lampon Hall | ||
| Murray Harlow to Chair in Brian’s absence
(Brian has offered his aplogies) |
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 9th June, elected officers and discussed a range of issues including Storage, Football needs, Village entrance, Poors Land, Handymen & ongoing actions. Continue reading “Environment & Highways Report – 9th June 2016”