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Do You Have Time To Spare?![]()
Time to Become a Community Special Constable? Are you looking for a way to give back to your local community while gaining new skills and experiences? Consider becoming a Special Constable, or Special, in West Bergholt!![]()
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Do You Have Time To Spare? - West Bergholt
westbergholt-pc.gov.uk
Special Constables are valued by both the police and their local community - do you have time to become one?
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 14th September 2023 with topics including:![]()
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The CCC proposal for a management company to look after the Armoury Road maintenance,![]()
Progress on dealing with ‘advisories’ from the recent ROSPA playground inspection,![]()
Discussion on attendance at a Heath Conservation course,![]()
Future provisions for ponds maintenance,![]()
Progress of the Mayor’s Oaks on Poor’s Land,![]()
Discussion on ‘No Parking’ banners, possible application for planning approval and portable signs.![]()
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Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/environment-highways-14th-september-2023/
BUSES ARE IMPORTANT TO MANY PEOPLE![]()
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Essex County Council (ECC) is reviewing its support for 162 local bus services, to ensure that our future bus network is ready to meet new levels of passenger demand and is providing value for money. ECC is therefore conducting this public consultation regarding these local bus services. ![]()
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consultations.essex.gov.uk/iptu/2023 ![]()
or call either 0345 743 0430 or 0345 603 7631. ![]()
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This consultation close on 5 October 2023.
Do you have a friend who relies on their landline telephone? The way we communicate is changing.![]()
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Our old telephone lines are being replaced with a digital network. It will affect anything that sends a signal through the old line from personal alarm buttons to old-style home telephones. Find out what you, your family and neighbours need to do to be ready 👇![]()
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www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-transition-from-analogue-to-digital-landlines
There are some simple things you can do to be weather ready #WeatherReady @metoffice . Think about what might be impacted by strong winds around your home and consider putting away outdoor items. ⛈🌬
BUSES ARE IMPOTANT TO MANY PEOPLE![]()
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Essex County Council (ECC) is reviewing its support for 162 local bus services, to ensure that our future bus network is ready to meet new levels of passenger demand and is providing value for money. ECC is therefore conducting this public consultation regarding these local bus services. ![]()
Visit![]()
consultations.essex.gov.uk/iptu/2023 ![]()
or call either 0345 743 0430 or 0345 603 7631. ![]()
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This consultation close on 5 October 2023.
Last Wednesday at 9am a lady was seen putting dog poo (in the bags thankfully) in the cigarette butt holders to the front of the West Bergholt Social Club. We know who you are and have your car & registration details and if you do it again, we will be informing Colchester City Council, as under the new dog fouling PSPO (Public Space Protection Order), owners are required to clear up after their dogs. Those who fail to do so can get a fixed penalty charge of £100 or a court fine of up to £1000.
Closure of Colchester Road, is due to commence on 13th October 2023 for 3 days for Carriageway resurfacing
Get started with home composting in Essex![]()
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In Essex, food and garden waste makes up 25% of the general waste we throw away! So why not get a compost bin, or even better you can always build your own compost heap from materials that you have lying around. Not only is home composting a great activity for your garden, but a great excuse to spend more time outside. It’s fun for the whole family and the perfect introduction for children to learn about nature and wildlife.![]()
www.loveessex.org/news-and-ideas/try-composting-at-home/
Freegle in Essex![]()
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Freegle is an online platform with a huge social, economic and environmental benefit - it allows you to give and get items for free in your local community. It's easy to sign up and really simple to use. Best of all though, it's kind to the planet as it can save pre-loved items from going to landfill.![]()
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www.ilovefreegle.org/