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Maldon District Council - Press Release HERITAGE TREASURES OF THE MALDON DISTRICT ARE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC! Twenty four heritage events and tours of private historic properties in the Maldon District will be on offer to the public FREE OF CHARGE on the 11th and 12th September 2010. Organised by Maldon District Council and supported by local volunteers, the activities form part of Heritage Open Days 2010, a national event co-ordinated by English Heritage. One of the new venues to the Maldon District Heritage Open Days bill will be the re-creation of the old Village shop at 2 Fish Street, Goldhanger. The re-creation of the shop, which closed about forty years ago, will be based upon the memories of the residents who can still remember it and research by the local historian. Other new events include guided history walks of Great Totham (by Clive Potter) and of Purleigh (by Stephen Potter). Both these local historians have great collections of old photographs which illustrate the ways these villages have evolved over time. A play written by the historian Beryl Board will be performed at St Mary’s Church, Maldon, and will take a light-hearted look at the infamous Battle of Maldon (991). As an additional dimension to this year’s Maldon District Heritage Open Days participating venues and events have been asked to nominate a relevant object which reveals something about our local heritage. More can be found out about each object at each attraction. Cllr. David Horner, Chairman of the District Council’s Planning and Licensing Committee said: “Many of the attractions on offer at this year’s event are not usually open to the public, so it really is a valuable opportunity for people to get to know something new about the community in which they live. Not only can people learn about and enjoy heritage that is right on their doorstep, but they can experience it for free” IMPORTANT NOTE: The opening times of events vary and many require pre-booking. Full details of the weekend are in the Heritage Open Days Guidebook, available at local tourist information centres and libraries. Further information is available from Maldon Tourist Information Centre, Maldon Library, Maldon District Council offices, the Civic Trust website www.heritageopendays.org and Maldon District Council’s website http://www.maldon.gov.uk/LivingHere/Planning_New/BuildingConservation/Events.htm. |
Property Management Committee - 2nd September 2010 AGENDA1. Apologies for absence. 2. Chairman’s Announcements 3. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 5 August 2010 (previously circulated). 4. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation. 5. Property Management Matters
(a) To receive the update from the Assistant Clerk (previously circulated). (b) To receive clarification from Councillor Michael Edwards as to what was agreed with respect to the dog toilet at Plantation Hall. (c) To approve a limit for the day to day running costs of Plantation Hall. (d) To agree that a small patch of grass to the right of the main door to Plantation Hall be changed to hard standing to facilitate the installation of bike racks. (e) To approve expenditure of £121.48 for four bike racks to be installed outside Plantation Hall. 6. Programme of Works 2010 – 2011 (a) To receive reports from the Lead Councillor of each Working Group and consider any recommendations put forward. 7. Planning Applications To consider and make comments to the District Council on any applications received: Application No: FUL/MAL/10/00667Proposal: Alterations to approval FUL/MAL/08/00401, two proposed houses with integral garages. Location: Land adjacent to 10 Fir Tree Walk, Heybridge. 8. Financial Matters To receive a schedule of payments including any accounts (including VAT) to be reported. 9. Diary Matters To consider any matters for action arising from the Plantation Hall Diary 10. The next meeting of the Property Management Committee of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 7th October 2010 at 7.30pm. |
Maldon District Neighbourhood Watch Needs You! If you think Neighbourhood Watch is just about being a nosey neighbour and twitching curtains then you are wrong. It is one of the biggest and most successful crime prevention initiatives in the country, but common misconceptions about the scheme can detract from the valuable work done by its members. In fact, Neighbourhood Watch is about working in partnership with the police in order to prevent crime and creating a safer place to live, work and play. Neighbourhood Watch can also help to reduce crime, provide reassurance to residents in your area and encourage a sense of community where you live. Neighbourhood Watch is already up and running in the Maldon District, with more than 25 street coordinators working hard to raise awareness and cut crime. But extra volunteers are needed to cover more areas throughout the district to make it an even safer place to live. Taking action, together with your neighbours, can reduce local crime so if you would like to make a difference to your community then Neighbourhood Watch needs you! If you are interested in becoming a street coordinator or would like more information about how the scheme works, contact Lauren Hockney, community safety development officer, on 01621 875794 or e-mail lauren.hockney@maldon.gov.uk |
Parish Council Meeting - 19th August 2010 AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence. 2. Chairman’s Announcements. 3. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 22nd July 2010 (previously circulated). 4. To receive member’s declarations of personal and prejudicial interests in items on the agenda 5. Members to review the Register of Interests and make any amendments needed. 6. To receive a Progress Report from the Clerk 7. Public participation session with respect to items on the agenda and other matters that are of mutual interest.
8. To receive reports from: a) District Councillors (any written reports received to be tabled for information); b) Crime Reduction Officer, Dave Rapson. 9. Property Management Committee a) To receive the report from the Chairman of the Property Management Committee regarding the meeting held on 5th August 2010 (Minutes previously circulated). b) To consider the quotation from Maldon District Council regarding the repairs needed to Daisy Meadow Car Park and deciding whether to authorise said works. c) To consider the email from a resident regarding nuisance at the youth shelter. 10. Planning, Highways and Environment Matters a) To consider and make comments to the District Council on applications received:Application No: FUL/MAL/10/00587Proposal: Three new dwellings in terrace Location: Land rear of Crescent Road, Heybridge b) To decide whether to make any representations to the Planning Inspector regarding the appeal to application number FUL/MAL/10/00099 (Land West of Everest Way, Heybridge). c) To receive a report from the Tree Warden. d) To receive a report from the Public Rights of Way Officer. e) To consider any recommendations from Councillors regarding the utilisation of funds from Essex County Council for tactile paving road crossings and cycle parking facilities in Heybridge. f) To consider moving the fingerpost at The Street and Hall Road to the patch of grass on the opposite side of the road, in front of the bookmakers. g) To receive an update from Cllr. Michael Edwards regarding the bus survey for the Blackwater Link 90 bus service. h) To decide whether the Parish Council has a project to nominate for the Maldon District Conservation & Design Awards 2010. i) To consider a letter from a member of the public regarding the parking problems in Kingston Chase. j) To complete the Broadband Survey requested by the EALC. 11. Heybridge Basin a) To receive and consider the report from Cllr. Prof. Lew Schnurr regarding Heybridge Basin. b) To receive an update from Cllr. Prof Lew Schnurr regarding car park rates in the district and then consider applying for a revaluation of Daisy Meadow Car Park. c) To consider the letter from Essex County Council regarding amending the Definitive Map by adding a path from Basin Road to Lock Hill. 12. Maldon and Heybridge in the Great War a) To consider supporting the presentation of Maldon and Heybridge in the Great War on 12th November 2010 b) To consider making a contribution to the presentation. 13. Financial Matters a) To receive and consider the schedule of payments including invoices and accounts for payment (to be circulated at the meeting). b) To receive an updated statement of accounts (to be circulated at the meeting). c) To discuss and decide whether to purchase insurance for the Youth Shelter as part of the Parish Council insurance policy, at a cost of £57.20 per annum. d) To receive any requests for financial assistance. 14. Reports from Council Working Groups and Outside Committees a) To receive a report from the following working groups: Events Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. L. Wiebe) (i) To discuss and decide whether to authorise expenditure of £50.00 for the fabrication of ten tablecloths for the leaving event in October. Heybridge Footpath Signage Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. G. Tully) Heybridge Herald Working Group (Lead Councillor - Cllr. M Edwards) Heybridge Village Sign Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. A. Beale) Heybridge Youth Project Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. K. Ryder) Remembrance Sunday Working Group (Lead Councillor – Councillor Gill Tully) Risk Assessment Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. M Edwards) b) To receive a report from the representative of the following outside committees: Parish Passenger Transportation (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) Parishes Transportation Group (Rep Cllr J Harrison) Elms Farm Park Friends Group (Rep Cllr K Ryder) Mid Essex Area Forum (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) Health Matters (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) EALC (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) c) To receive Cllr. L E Schnurr’s report for attendance to meetings from 16th July 2010 to August 2010 (previously circulated). 15. Consultations/Notifications EALC Events: Chairman’s Day 1 – 19th October 2010 - £60.00 per delegate Chairman’s Day 2 – 16th November 2010 - £60.00 per delegate Chairman’s Day 3 – 7th December 2010 - £60.00 per delegate 16. The next meeting of the Property Management Committee of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 2nd September 2010 at 7.30pm. 17. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 16th September 2010 at 7.30pm. 18. To exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting due to confidential business. (Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, section 1). 19. To receive a report from the Clerk regarding the sale of the land at 109 Basin Road and decide whether the Parish Council agree to the costings involved. |
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Temporary Road Closure TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – BRIDGE REPAIR WORKS, BLUE MILLS BRIDGE, WITHAM – 09:00 HOURS MONDAY 16 AUGUST 2010 TO 17:00 HOURS FRIDAY 27 AUGUST 2010. Please be advised that a Temporary Road Closure has been arranged at the above location as follows: 1 Blue Mills Bridge will be closed for a distance of approximately 30 metres from a point approximately 650 metres east of its junction with B1018 Maldon Road. 2 Access will be maintained to properties during the closure. 3 The alternative route will be via Blue Mills Hill, Witham Road, The Street, Maypole Road, B1018 Langford Road, B1018 Maldon Road, B1018 Witham Road, B1018 Langford Road, B1018 Station Road, B1018 Maldon Road, Blue Mills Hill and vice versa. |
Property Management Committee - 5th August 2010 AGENDA1. Apologies for absence. 2. Chairman’s Announcements 3. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 8 July 2010 (previously circulated). 4. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation. 5. Property Management Matters
(a) To receive the update from the Assistant Clerk (previously circulated). (b) To consider the request from the Parkinson’s Society for six Deepdale full spec chairs for use at Plantation Hall. (c) To consider the termination of contracts for the Konica photocopiers. (d) To consider the provision of a waste bin adjacent to the Youth Shelter on King George V playing field. (e) To consider setting up a working group (to aid budget planning) to: (i) assess required works in Plantation Hall; (ii) obtain quotes; (iii) produce a timetable for the work required.
6. Programme of Works 2010 – 2011 (a) To review the updated schedule and receive reports from the Lead Councillor of each Working Group. King George V Playing Field – Play area (b) To approve expenditure of £120.00 for repairs to the multi unit. (c) To approve expenditure of £540.00 to prepare and paint the equipment in the play area. 7. Planning Applications To consider and make comments to the District Council on any applications received: Application No: FUL/MAL/10/00595Proposal: Extend time limit for implementation: Single storey front garage and double storey side extension (FUL/MAL/07/800) Location: Hoiston House 109 Basin road Heybridge Essex Application No: HOUSE/MAL/10/00609 Proposal: Proposed first floor rear extension Location: 5 Coopers Avenue Heybridge Essex CM9 4YY Application No: FUL/MAL/10/00569 Proposal: Addition of a window in the attic of the east wing Location: Paramio Happy Days Caravan Park Goldhanger Road Heybridge Application No: HOUSE/MAL/10/00514 Proposal: Single storey rear extension and side window, removal of existing roof. Location: 10 Wood Road Heybridge Essex 8. Financial Matters To receive a schedule of payments including any accounts (including VAT) to be reported. 9. Diary Matters To consider any matters for action arising from the Plantation Hall Diary 10. The next meeting of the Property Management Committee of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 2nd September 2010 at 7.30pm. |
Heybridge Parish Council - Press Release HEYBRIDGE IN BLOOM COMPETITION 2010The Parish Council is again sponsoring this competition in 2010. This is designed to be a ‘fun’ event for the residents of Heybridge to enter their front gardens. There will be six categories, so whether a novice or expert, local residents are encouraged to take part. Entries will need to be returned by SUNDAY 8th AUGUST 2010, and judging will take place (by independent and experienced persons) during August. There are gift vouchers for the first place winners in each category, and other place winners will receive certificates. Councillor Prof Lew Schnurr, Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council, said “This is an exciting chance for the people to get involved with something that will improve the appearance of their communities to be enjoyed by all. I hope there is a good response to the competition”. |
Maldon District Council - Press Release
Free Artifical Ice Skating Don't miss the FREE artificial Ice Skating which is coming to Promenade Park, Maldon 30 July - 2 August from 10am - 5pm. The ice-skating is for under 18s. However, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult (a maximum of two under 8s per adult) First come, first served! Details from Maldon Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503. |
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Maldon District Council - Press Release
£858 million: The high price of litter Maldon District Council is getting behind Keep Britain Tidy’s campaign to clean up England’s streets and save the country more than £3/4 billion pounds a year. Every year, it costs £858 million to pick up the litter that doesn’t make it into a bin, with over £630,000 spent in the Maldon District alone. That’s £2.3 million a day, 365 days a year – and some of that money could be used for services for the people of the Maldon District rather than being used to clear up discarded cigarette ends and fast-food wrappers! Keep Britain Tidy’s latest campaign is calling on everyone to ‘Get behind’ its rallying cry to clean up England’s streets. The charity’s message is that the fact that we have to spend £858 million on cleaning up litter is a national disgrace – and the solution lies in our own hands. Posters and bus side adverts will be up around the District encouraging the public to pick up their litter and put it in a bin, rather than let it cause a mess on our streets. Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive Phil Barton said: ‘It is ridiculous that councils have to spend so much money on cleaning up their residents’ litter. If everyone would just put their litter in a bin, instead of mindlessly dropping it on the floor, we could save millions of pounds a year – and that money could be used to fund vital services for the whole community. ‘It is time for the silent majority to stand up and say “enough is enough”, get behind Keep Britain Tidy and Maldon Council and show those who think it’s OK to throw their rubbish on the floor – at a cost to the country of £858 million a year – that there is a better way.” The Vice Chairman of the Council’s Community Services Committee, Cllr David Williams, said: “This campaign will help educate people about the true costs of littering. It’s illogical that money needs to be spent clearing up litter when it could easily be prevented by people putting it in a bin in the first place. A change in people’s behaviour will not only save money but also make our District a cleaner and more pleasant place to live”. |
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Maldon District Council - Press Release Get Active in the Summer Holidays Are you wondering what to do with your children this summer? Why not let them come and ‘Get Active’ and participate in the variety on sports on offer around the Maldon District? Maldon District Council has once again organised a ‘Get Active’ programme for the summer holidays. Brochures, available now from Blackwater Leisure Centre, Dengie 100 Centre, Maldon Tourist Information Centre and One Place in Burnham-on-Crouch, contain all you need to know on the courses and activities available this summer. With fun and games, arts & crafts, pony taster sessions, basketball, football, free running, rugby and many other sessions available, there really is something for everyone this summer. So why not try something new? Cllr Mrs Brenda Keighley, Chairman of Maldon District Council’s Community Services Committee said, “This is a great opportunity for the young people of the Maldon District to enjoy a range of activities at the facilities and open spaces in and around the District.” Get Active courses are filling up fast so book your space now! Please visit www.maldon.gov.uk or call 01621 854477 to book or for more information. |
Parish Council Meeting - 22nd July 2010 AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence. 2. Chairman’s Announcements. 3. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 24th June 2010 (previously circulated). 4. To receive member’s declarations of personal and prejudicial interests in items on the agenda 5. To receive a Progress Report from the Clerk 6. Public participation session with respect to items on the agenda and other matters that are of mutual interest.
7. To receive reports from: a) District Councillors (any written reports received to be tabled for information); b) Police and any other emergency services, if present. 8. Property Management Committee a) To receive the report from the Chairman of the Property Management Committee regarding the meeting held on 8th July 2010 (Minutes attached). 9. Planning, Highways and Environment Matters a) To consider and make comments to the District Council on applications received:Application No: HOUSE/MAL/10/00575Proposal: Porch to side elevation Location: 3 The Stiles, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4SF Application No: HOUSE/MAL/10/00585 Proposal: Two storey rear extension Location: 49 Goldhanger Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4QR b) To decide whether to make any representations to the Planning Inspector regarding the appeal to application number FUL/MAL/10/00208 (Heybridge Hall, Hall Road, Heybridge). c) To receive a report from the Tree Warden. d) To receive a report from the Public Rights of Way Officer. e) To consider any recommendations from Councillors regarding the utilisation of funds from Essex County Council for tactile paving road crossings and cycle parking facilities in Heybridge. f) To discuss and decide whether the Parish Council would like to resume the footpath naming project. g) To discuss and decide whether the Parish Council would like to request the finger post at The Street with Hall Road be listed and initiate restoration of the post. h) To discuss ideas for the Heybridge Village sign and decide whether the Parish Council would like to commence works. i) To receive a report from Cllr. Michael Edwards regarding a proposed survey of residents in West Heybridge regarding the Blackwater Link 90 bus service and decide whether to deliver the survey to affected households. j) To consider the petition from residents regarding the new barbers shop in the Old Copsey Fish Restaurant. 10. Heybridge Basin a) To receive and consider the report from Cllr. Prof. Lew Schnurr regarding Heybridge Basin. b) To consider applying for a re-evaluation of Daisy Meadow Car Park. 11. Financial Matters a) To receive and consider the schedule of payments including invoices and accounts for payment (to be circulated at the meeting). b) To receive an updated statement of accounts (to be circulated at the meeting). c) To receive any requests for financial assistance. 12. Website Operation To authorise payment of £450.00 (plus VAT) to 123 Connect to change the website to full online administration in order for the Clerk to take over maintenance of the website. 13. Reports from Council Working Groups and Outside Committees a) To receive a report from the following working groups and appoint a lead councillor for the Events working group: Events Working Group (Lead Councillor – vacant) Heybridge Herald Working Group (Lead Councillor - Cllr. M Edwards) Heybridge Youth Project Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. K. Ryder) Playground Equipment Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. K. Ryder) Remembrance Sunday Working Group (Lead Councillor – Councillor Gill Tully) Risk Assessment Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. M Edwards) b) To receive a report from the representative of the following outside committees: Parish Passenger Transportation (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) Parishes Transportation Group (Rep Cllr J Harrison) Elms Farm Park Friends Group (Rep Cllr K Ryder) Mid Essex Area Forum (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) Health Matters (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) EALC (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) c) To receive Cllr. L E Schnurr’s report for attendance to meetings from 20th May 2010 to 15th July 2010 (previously circulated). 14. Consultations/Notifications a) NALC Conference – update from the Clerk b) EALC Events: Roles & Responsibilities Course – 9th September 2010 - £36.00 per delegate Budget & Precept Course – 16th September 2010 - £36.00 per delegate EALC Annual General Meeting – 29th September 2010 - FOC 15. The next meeting of the Property Management Committee of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 5th August 2010 at 7.30pm. 16. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 19th August 2010 at 7.30pm. 17. To exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting due to confidential business. (Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, section 1). 18. To receive an update regarding the Roothings Amenity Area and adjacent property. |
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Maldon District Council - Press Release 144 High Street, Maldon, Public Inquiry The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is supporting Maldon District Council’s action against unauthorised works to a listed building in Maldon High Street. The building’s owners, the Rochford and South East Building Preservation Trust, have appealed the Council’s requirement to return the windows and render which were removed from 144 High Street without Listed Building Consent. The owner’s appeal will be heard at a two-day Public Inquiry commencing on 27th July. The SPAB, Britain’s oldest building conservation body, founded in 1877, shares the District Council’s concern that the unauthorised exposure of the timber frame will lead to accelerated weather-related decay of the structure if not re-covered with a breathable lime-based render. David Lodge, a member of the SPAB's committee with enormous experience of building conservation in Essex, said; “As a resident of Heybridge, near Maldon, I have observed the on-going alterations to 144 High Street with growing concern. The sash windows and traditional render were important to the building's character and history, and are part of the town's Georgian heritage. The render also provided valuable protection for the ancient timbers beneath, which could decay fast if left exposed. The council are only doing what's best for the building." Mr. Lodge will appear as an expert witness as a representative of the SPAB at the Public Inquiry on 27 July. |
Maldon District Council - Public Notice MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE A meeting of the Maldon District Local Highways Panel is due to take place on Wednesday 14 July 2010 at 4.00 pm in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Princes Road, Maldon. Members of the public are invited to attend.
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Property Managment Committee - 8th July 2010 AGENDA1. Apologies for absence. 2. Chairman’s Announcements 3. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 29 April 2010 (previously circulated). 4. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 3 June 2010 (previously circulated). 5. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation. 6. Property Management Matters
(a) To receive the progress report from the Assistant Clerk (previously circulated). (b) To consider the request from the Parkinson’s Society for provision of chairs with arms for the Hall (previously circulated). (c) To consider the request from Mundon Vics football club to use the football pitch for the 2010/11 season (previously circulated). 7. Programme of Works 2010 – 2011 (a) To consider the written reports of lead councillors on each project within the programme. (schedule previously circulated). 8. Planning Applications To consider and make comments to the District Council on any applications received: Application No: FUL/MAL/10/00471 Heybridge EastProposal: Extend time limit for implementation: First floor extension above approved porch to form en-suite to master bedroom (FUL/MAL/07/00485) Location: 74 Long Common, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4UU Application No: HOUSE/MAL/10/00352 Heybridge West Proposal: Erection of porch to front of existing dwelling Location: 14 Kingfisher Close Heybridge Maldon Essex 9. Financial Matters (a) To receive a schedule of payments (to be circulated at the meeting) including any accounts (including VAT) to be reported. 10. Diary Matters To consider any matters for action arising from the Plantation Hall Diary 11. The next meeting of the property management committee of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 5th August 2010 at 7.30pm |
PRESS RELEASE 2011 Census Recruitment The national census is taking place on Sunday 27 March 2011 and, between now and then, there will be a number of recruitment campaigns to find the right staff for census activities. Capita have been chosen to handle recruitment, training and payroll on behalf of the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Recruitment will be carried out in phases throughout 2010. Field staff sourced through local authorities have in the past proved to be ideal candidates as they have an excellent knowledge of the local area and community. Nationwide, 35,000 people will be recruited, including address checkers, address check co-ordinators, census area managers, community advisors, co-ordinators, collectors and special enumerators. We will be posting the details of each job as and when vacancies are available. For more information on current vacancies, please see: Community AdvisorsCensus Coordinators Special Enumerators Census Collectors Census Coverage Survey Regional Managers Census Coverage Survey Team Managers Census Coverage Survey Interviewers |
PRESS RELEASE Let Us Have Your Views and Win £25 W.H. Smith Voucher ! The Maldon District Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) which brings together all of the key organisations who strive to improve the District, wants to hear what residents think about the area. With spending cuts on the way for the public sector and the knock on effects of this for the voluntary and community and businesses sectors, it has never been so important for organisations to make choices about how they target their resources. The LSP would like to hear your views on what those priorities or key issues are for the District as a whole and for your local area as we realise that there are some big differences between places in the District. To get involved please complete the survey in the June issue of the Courier magazine or visit the Maldon Local Strategic Partnership’s website www.maldonlsp.net or the Maldon District Council’s website www.maldon.gov.uk. Completed surveys will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a £25 |
Parish Council Agenda - 24th June 2010 AGENDA
10/1 Apologies for absence. 10/2 Chairman’s Announcements. 10/3 To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 20th May 2010 (previously circulated). 10/4 To receive member’s declarations of personal and prejudicial interests in items on the agenda 10/5 Public participation session with respect to items on the agenda and other matters that are of mutual interest.
10/6 To receive reports from: a) District Councillors (any written reports received to be tabled for information); b) Police and any other emergency services, if present. 10/7 Property Management Committee a) To receive the report from the Chairman of the Property Management Committee regarding the meeting held on 3rd June 2010 (Minutes attached). b) To receive an update regarding the toilet at Daisy Meadow car park. c) To discuss play equipment. 10/8 Quality Status a) To decide whether the Parish Council would like to complete the portfolio of evidence for achieving Quality Status.
10/9 Planning, Highways and Environment Matters a) To consider and make comments to the District Council on applications received:HOUSE/MAL/10/00365 Heybridge East Erection of shed 18 Rennie Walk Heybridge Essex CM9 4QH
FUL/MAL/10/00399 Heybridge West Construction of 19 new dwellings and all associated garages, driveways and parking. (This application is for permission to re-plan part of an original consent for 124 dwellings FUL/MAL/06/00482) Land Off Hall Road Heybridge Essex
HOUSE/MAL/10/00437 Heybridge West First floor extension to side 2 Ten Acre Approach Heybridge Essex CM9 4UR
b) To receive a report from the Tree Warden. c) To receive a report from the Public Rights of Way Officer. d) To consider any recommendations from Councillors regarding the utilisation of funds from Essex County Council for tactile paving road crossings and cycle parking facilities in Heybridge. e) To discuss and decide whether the Parish Council would like to resume the footpath naming project. f) To discuss and decide whether the Parish Council would like to request the finger post at The Street with Hall Road be listed and initiate restoration of the post. g) To consider the letter from Avril Thain, Solicitor from Maldon District Council, regarding the land fronting 109 Basin Road and decide what instructions to give (previously circulated). h) To discuss and decide whether the Parish Council would like to commence works on the Heybridge village sign. i) To discuss and decide what action should be taken regarding the Roothings Wall. 10/10 Financial Matters a) To receive and consider the schedule of payments including invoices and accounts for payment (to be circulated at the meeting). b) To receive an updated statement of accounts (to be circulated at the meeting). c) To approve section 1 of the Annual Return for 2009/10 (Statement of Accounts) for signature. d) To approve section 2 of the Annual Return for 2009/10 (Annual Governance Statement) for signature. e) To discuss and decide whether to purchase the Commercial Loss Recovery Insurance as part of the Parish Council insurance policy, at a cost of £157.50. f) To consider and agree to purchase a laptop for the Clerk. g) To receive any requests for financial assistance. 10/11 Website operation a) To discuss and decide whether the Clerk could operate the Parish Council website, to reduce spending. 10/12 Reports from Council Working Groups and Outside Committees a) To receive a report from the following working groups and appoint a lead councillors where necessary: Events Working Group (Lead Councillor - ) Heybridge Herald Working Group (Lead Councillor - Cllr. M Edwards) Heybridge Youth Project Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. K. Ryder) Playground Equipment Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. K. Ryder) Remembrance Sunday Working Group (Lead Councillor - ) Risk Assessment Working Group (Lead Councillor – Cllr. M Edwards) b) (i) To agree that the members of the Budget Working group are Councillors C E P Gifford, L E Schnurr, M R Edwards and appoint one other member to the group. (ii) To appoint a lead Councillor for the Budget Working Group. c) To receive a report from the representative of the following outside committees: Parish Passenger Transportation (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) Parishes Transportation Group (Rep Cllr J Harrison) Elms Farm Park Friends Group (Rep Cllr K Ryder) Mid Essex Area Forum (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) Health Matters (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) EALC (Rep Cllr L Schnurr) d) To receive Cllr. L E Schnurr’s report for attendance to meetings from 19th April 2010 to 13th May 2010 (previously circulated). 10/13 Consultations/Notifications a) EALC Events: Minutes and Agenda Course – 8th July 2010 - £36.00 per delegate. b) NALC Events: Annual General Meeting – 13th October 2010 10/14 To discuss and decide whether to arrange for Joy Shepherd of the Essex Association of Local Councils to deliver an in-house training session for Councillors (cost will range from £325 - £405). 10/15 The next meeting of the Property Management Committee of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 8th July 2010 at 7.30pm. 10/16 The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 22nd July 2010 at 7.30pm. |
PRESS RELEASE Woodham Walter Rural Celebration Sunday 29th August 2010Press Release “A very warm welcome awaits you!” – so says Mark Durham, Chairman of the Woodham Walter Rural Celebration Committee which is preparing for this year’s event, to be held on Sunday 29th August. Now in its 5th year this traditional country fair, which celebrates the best of rural life, has become a popular event in the Essex summer diary, offering entertainment for all the family; there really will be something for everyone to enjoy in a wonderful rural setting. Daytime events from 1pm include demonstrations and stalls with traditional crafts, rural skills and ever popular activities including: Competition Tent, Pets Corner, Traditional Steam Engine, Pony Rides, Fairground attractions, Face Painting, Refreshments and Homemade Cakes, BBQ, Fine Dining Catering, Beer Tent with live music throughout the day, traditional games & stalls plus displays of traditional rural skills and crafts, agricultural machinery and blacksmith demonstration. Arena activities include a Falconry Display and Gun Dog Trials plus family games and events. This year’s evening entertainment has been extended to feature two live bands, culminating in a laser and smoke show by one of the UK’s premier 70’s/80’s disco bands, For Funk Sake, who return to Woodham Walter back by popular demand following their fantastic appearance last year. Woodham Walter is a hidden gem of a village which boasts a traditional old-fashioned community feel. There is a primary school with about 80 children, a small shop/post office, 2 golf courses, a brand new holiday lodge park, 3 pubs plus the only surviving Elizabethan church in Essex built in 1563. The village is well worth a visit and on the day of the event, Sunday 30th August, Woodham Walter (just off the A414 between Danbury and Maldon) will be buzzing with excitement and atmosphere. The event is organised by the Bell Meadow Village Association which was formed on behalf of the Parish Council in 2005 by a group of volunteers with a keen interest in Bell Meadow after it was gifted to the village. The Woodham Walter Rural Celebration has now become an annual event, held on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend, when the whole village comes together to celebrate its rural heritage and to warmly welcome visitors. Woodham Walter Rural Celebration Day is supported by local individuals and businesses. Woodham Walter Rural Celebration – Sunday 29th August 2010. Admission: Adults £2, children Free. We look forward to welcoming you! -ENDS- For further information contact: Anne Rushton (Press Officer) 0792 992 1997. email: annemrushton@btinternet.com Photographs available. Interviews invited. Invitation to attend. |
Property Management Committee - 3rd June 2010 AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence. 2. Chairman’s Announcements. 3. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 29 April 2010 (previously circulated). 4. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation. 5. Property Management Matters a) Neighbourhood Watch Sign To authorise payment of £20.00 for the cost of the sign located in Heywood Way. (Agreed in principle by the Parish Council, see minute 115 (b) – meeting dated 28th September 2009.)
b) Hanging Baskets To authorise payment of £119.97 for the hanging baskets outside Plantation Hall. (A limit of £30.00 was authorised by the Property Management Committee, see minute 103 (ii) – meeting dated 3rd September 2009).
6. Programme of Works 2010/11 a) To review the councillors allocated to each project within the Programme of Works and assign new members if necessary. b) To assign lead councillors to each of the projects within the Programme of Works. c) To consider the written reports of lead councillors on each project within the programme. (Previously circulated). (Schedule to be updated). d) To agree to recommend to the Parish Council the ratification of the Record of Agreed Action regarding the location of the Youth shelter. 7. Planning Applications To consider and make comments to the District Council on applications receivedApplication No: HOUSE/MAL/10/00396 Proposal: Rear Conservatory Location: 18 Temple Way, Heybridge, Essex CM9 4PX 8. Financial Matters To receive a schedule of payments (to be circulated at the meeting) including any accounts (including VAT) to be reported. 9. Diary Matters To consider any matters for action arising from the Plantation Hall Diary. 10. The next meeting of the property management committee of the parish council will be held on Thursday 8th July 2010 at 7.30pm |
Change of Chairman Parish Council At the Annual Council meeting on 20th May 2010 a new Chairman of the Parish Council was elected. Councillor Clive Gifford will act as Chairman for the ensuing municipal year. Councillor Lew Schnurr was elected Vice Chairman of the Parish Council. Property Management Committee Councillor Michael Edwards was elected Chairman of the Property Management Committee for the ensuing municipal year. |
Press release for Heybridge in Bloom The Parish Council is again sponsoring this competition in 2010. This is designed to be a ‘fun’ event for the residents of Heybridge to enter their front gardens. There will be six categories, so whether a novice or expert, local residents are encouraged to take part. The forthcoming edition of the Heybridge Herald delivered to all properties in Heybridge will contain an entry form. Entries will need to be returned by end of July, and judging (by independent and experienced persons) during August. There are gift vouchers for the first place winners in each category, and other place winners will receive certificates. Councillor Prof Lew Schnurr, Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council, said “This is an exciting chance for the people to get involved with something that will improve the appearance of their communities to be enjoyed by all. I hope there is a good response to the competition”. |
PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - 20 MAY 2010
A G E N D A 1. To elect the Chairman of the Parish Council for the ensuing municipal year. 2. The Chairman to make the statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office. 3. Apologies for absence. 4. To appoint a Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council for the ensuing municipal year. 5. Minutes To receive and confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 22 April 2010 (copy enclosed). 6. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation. 7. Property Management Committee (a) To receive a report on the meeting of the Property Management Committee held on 29 April 2010 (Minutes enclosed); (b) To consider any further report from the working group appointed to investigate replacement play equipment for King George V Playing Field. 8. Appointment of committees and working groups (a) To consider the appointment of Members to serve on the Property Management Committee (currently all Members of the Parish Council – but otherwise five Members plus Chairman of Parish Council as non-voting ex-officio); (b) To consider appointing Members to serve on the Ad Hoc Working Group to deal with estimates and budgetary control matters; (c) To consider, as necessary, appointing Members to serve on working groups to deal with Heybridge Herald, Remembrance Sunday and Risk Management matters. 9. Special meeting of the Property Management Committee To adjourn for a special meeting of the Property Management Committee for the purposes of electing a Chairman (Chairman of the Parish Council to preside). 10. Appointments and representation on outside bodies To formalise the Parish Council’s appointments/representation on outside bodies – existing appointments as follows: Parish Transport Representatives Meeting – Councillor Prof L E Schnurr (substitute Councillor J W Harrison) Elms Farm Park Friends Group – Councillor Kay Ryder (substitute Councillor R McKay) Mid Essex Area Forum– Councillor Prof L E Schnurr Health Matters watching brief (incl. liaison with PCT) – Councillor Prof L E Schnurr Parishes Transportation Group – Councillor J W Harrison (involvement in Group to be reviewed when subscription next due) Essex Association of Local Councils – Annual Meeting for Maldon District – Councillor Prof L E Schnurr (substitute arranged as required) 11. To receive reports from District Councillors (any written reports received to be tabled for information), and also Police and other emergency services if present. 12. Planning, Highways and Environment Matters (a) To make comments to the District Council on the following planning application(s): HOUSE/MAL/10/00318 Heybridge WestProposed single storey rear extension 129 Heywood Way, Heybridge Ms V Hopkins
ESS.02/10/MAL Maldon NorthFencing details required under condition 3 Green Recycling Ltd., Quayside Industrial Estate, Maldon (consultation by Essex County Council) (b) To consider an approach from the County Council on the utilisation of funds for the provision of tactile paving road crossings and cycle parking facilities in Heybridge; (c) Essex and South Suffolk Shoreline Management Plan – consultation by Environment Agency (document on deposit at Plantation Hall); (d) Maldon Central Area Action Plan Scoping Report for Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment – consultation by Maldon District Council (previously circulated) (e) Reports from Tree Warden and Public Rights of Way Liaison Officer. 13. Financial Matters (a) To receive a schedule of payments including invoices received (to be circulated); (b) To approve the final Income and Expenditure Account for 2009/10 (documentation enclosed). (c) Insurance arrangements – renewal of policy for 2010/11 – Clerk to report; (d) Request for funding – Heybridge In Bloom Competition 2010 (report by Councillors Mrs V G Miller and Miss L-E Wiebe enclosed); continued 13. Finanancial Matters (continued) (e) Parishes Transportation Group – annual subscription – report from Councillor J W Harrison (copy enclosed). 14. Reports from Parish Council Representatives (a) Outside meetings/training events etc (reports from CouncillorJ W Harrison on Parishes Transportation Group meetings of 16 March and 11 May 2010 enclosed); (b) Working Groups, including Heybridge Herald, Remembrance Sunday and Risk Management. 15. Provision of Allotments To note recent expressions of interest and to consider a way forward. 16. Other consultations/notifications (a) EALC Events: Health and Safety Course 22 June 2010 - £75.00 Budget and Precept Course 30 June 2010 - £36.00 National Training Packages
17. Exclusion of Press and Public To resolve that having regard to the confidential nature of the following business to be transacted the meeting be not now open to the public pursuant to section 1 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960.
18. Staffing Matters
To consider the report of the Vice-Chairman.
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NEW CLERK The Parish Council has appointed Kelly Holland as Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer with effect from 1 May 2010. The out-going Clerk, Stuart Jennings, ceases his present commitment to the Parish Council at the end of May.
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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - 22 APRIL 2010
A G E N D A
1. Apologies for absence and Chairman’s announcements.
2. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation.
3. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 18 March 2010 (copy enclosed).
4. To receive reports from: (a) District Councillors (any written reports received to be tabled for information); (b) Police and other emergency services if present.
5. Property Management Committee
To receive a report on the meeting of the Property Management Committee held on 1 April 2010 (Minutes enclosed).
6. Planning, Highways and Environment Matters
(a) To consider and make comments to the District Council on the following planning applications:
HOUSE/MAL/10/00218 Heybridge West LBC/MAL/10/00232 Heybridge East
(b) Essex and South Suffok Shoreline Management Plan – consultation by Environment Agency (document on deposit at Plantation Hall); (c) Cycling Framework – consultation by Essex County Council (previously circulated); (d) Reports from Tree Warden and Public Rights of Way Liaison Officer (copy enclosed).
7. Financial Matters
(a) To receive and consider a payments schedule including invoices and accounts for payment (to be circulated at meeting); (b) To receive an updated statement of accounts (to be circulated at meeting); (c) To receive requests for financial assistance – · Heybridge Youth Project – approach from Moat Housing; · Heybridge in Bloom Competition – funding of prizes (Councillor Mrs V G Miller to report); (d) To consider allocations of the 2010/11 budget for projects; (e) Insurance arrangements – renewal of policy for 2010/11 – Clerk to report; (f) Internal Audit letter (copy enclosed).
8. Reports from Parish Council Representatives
(a) Outside meetings/training events etc (copy reports from Councillors C E P Gifford and Prof L E Schnurr enclosed); (b) Working Groups – Remembrance Sunday, Heybridge Herald, Risk Management (copy reports on Heybridge Herald and Risk Management enclosed).
9. Annual Parish Meeting
To consider any matters arising from the Annual Parish Meeting.
10. Consultations/Notifications (a) EALC Training Events - Advanced Councillor Training Day 2 – 28 April 2010 - £57.00 (Councillor C E P Gifford) Council Finance Course – 18 May 2010 - £57.00 Risk Management Course – 26 May 2010 - £57.00 11. Exclusion of Press and Public To resolve that having regard to the confidential nature of the following business to be transacted, the meeting be not now open to the public pursuant to section 1 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. 12. Staffing Matter – Post of Clerk To consider the report of the Working Group (to follow). -------------------------
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PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION Parliamentary General Election – 6 May 2010 The deadline for applications to be included on the register of electors to be effective for this election, and also new applications by electors to vote by post, is 5pm on Tuesday 20 April 2010. (13/04/10) |
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - 22 APRIL 2010 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING for the PARISH OF HEYBRIDGE
THURSDAY 22 APRIL 2010 7.30 p.m. PLANTATION HALL, COLCHESTER ROADAn open public meeting for the people of Heybridge to hear reports on the work of the Parish Council, and also from local District and County Councillors, and to express views on matters of concern or interest affecting the Parish. Only currently registered local government electors for Heybridge are able to vote on any issue so put to the meeting.
Items for inclusion on the agenda should reach Stuart Jennings, Clerk to the Parish Council, 119 Heywood Way, Heybridge CM9 4BJ by no later than Monday 19 April 2010.
Anne Beale Chairman Heybridge Parish Council |
FREE ICE SKATING COMES TO HEYBRIDGE Touring Artificial Ice Skating Rink comes to Maldon District Council is pleased to announce the next event of the touring programme of FREE artificial ice-skating for children of the Maldon District. This is funded by the Big Lottery as part of the Maldon District Children’s Play Strategy. The artificial skating rink will be at the Plantation Hall, Heybridge from 13 to 16 April 2010 with skating sessions beginning at 10am until 5pm each day operating on a first come, first served basis. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of two under 8s per adult. Children with mobility problems are very welcome. For further information please contact Maldon District Tourist Information Centre on 01621 856503 (open Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm) or Burnham Tourist Information Centre on 01621 784962 (open Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm). The Vice Chairman of the Community Services Committee, Cllr Mr David Williams, said “Thousands of children have already enjoyed this free ice-skating opportunity which has been made possible through the Big Lottery fund and I hope that these sessions will be equally as successful”.
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MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE A reminder that the mobile library service to Heybridge continues on Wednesdays - fortnightly - 31 March at the following times - Colne House 09.30-10.00 (28/3/10) |
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - 1 APRIL 2010 AGENDA1. Apologies for absence.
2. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 4 March 2010 (previously circulated). 3. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation. 4. Update on Property Management Matters
(a) To consider any matters arising from the Minutes of the previous meeting; (b) The Assistant Clerk to report/update as necessary and on the following: Plantation Hall · Rewiring fire alarm to kitchen shutters · Loss of gas supply 25 March · Roof repairs · Plaster damage in men’s toilet · Request for funds for hanging baskets · Main Hall Curtains – covered by schedule of works 2010/11 · Annual service of fire extinguishers King George V Playing Field · Additional dog bin · Moving dog toilet · Replacement of springers to play area – covered by schedule of works 2010/11 Amenity Lighting · PIR floodlight outside changing rooms · Amenity lights in Hertford Avenue, Heybridge Basin · Amenity light in Chapel lane, Heybridge Basin Elizabeth Way Amenity Area · Build up soil, remove stones, top dress with seed to create level area Daisy Meadow Car Park · Repairs/maintenance - estimates received · Parking bays · Removal of public toilet · Review of courtesy spaces (c) Progress on community noticeboards – and the obtaining of quotations for the replacement and refurbishment at the agreed locations. 5. Programme of Works 2010 – 2011 Lead persons to update as required (schedule attached). 6. Planning Applications To consider and make comments to the District Council on any applications received
7. Financial Matters (a) To receive a schedule of payments (to be circulated at the meeting) including any accounts (including VAT) to be reported. (b) To consider and recommend on items to be included in the available allocation for projects in the 2010/11 budget. 8. Diary Matters To consider any matters for action arising from the Plantation Hall Diary |
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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - 18 MARCH 2010 A G E N D A
1. Apologies for absence and Chairman’s announcements.
2. To receive a presentation from Nicola Syder of Moat Housing and Owen Thom of Maldon District Council regarding the proposed Heybridge Youth Project.
3. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and indications of public participation.
4. To receive and confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 18 February 2010 (copy enclosed).
5. To receive reports from: (a) District Councillors (any written reports received to be tabled for information); (b) Police and other emergency services if present.
6. Property Management Committee
To receive a report on the meeting of the Property Management Committee held on 4 March 2010 (Minutes enclosed), and updates/confirmed prices on proposed KGV play equipment replacement springers, additional grounds maintenance items, Plantation Hall Curtains, new Community Noticeboards, Daisy Meadow Car Park repairs, and also the agreed Youth Shelter.
7. Planning, Highways and Environment Matters
(a) Developers’ Guide to Infrastructure Contributions – consultation from Essex County Council (document on deposit – Clerk’s note previously circulated); (b) Speed limits – Broad Street Green Road and Scraley Road (report of Clerk enclosed); (c) Essex County Council (Maldon District)(Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area)(Amendment No 11) Order 20** (copy on deposit – Clerk’s note already circulated); (d) Reports from Tree Warden and Public Rights of Way Liaison Officer (copy enclosed).
8. Financial Matters
(a) To receive and consider a payments schedule including invoices and accounts for payment (to be circulated at meeting); (continued) 8. continued
(b) To receive an updated statement of accounts (to be circulated at meeting); (c) To receive requests for financial assistance – · Elms Farm Park Friends Group (copy project list enclosed) – Councillor Kay Ryder to report; · Heybridge Youth Project – further to earlier presentation/Councillor R Mckay to report; · Heybridge Basin Village Sign – funding and future ownership/maintenance - Clerk to report; (d) To consider allocations of the 2010/11 budget for projects.
9. Reports from Parish Council Representatives
(a) Outside meetings/training events etc (copy reports from Councillors J W Harrison and Prof L E Schnurr enclosed); (b) Working Groups – Remembrance Sunday, Heybridge Herald, Risk Management.
10. Annual Parish Meeting
To consider any particular matters/arrangements regarding the above meeting.
11. Consultations/Notifications (a) EALC Training Events - Law and Procedures Course – 23 April 2010 In House Training Courses Internal Audit Workshops 12. Exclusion of Press and Public To resolve that having regard to the confidential nature of the following business to be transacted, the meeting be not now open to the public pursuant to section 1 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. 13. The Roothings Amenity Area and adjacent property To consider the report of the Clerk (copy enclosed). 14. Staffing Matter – Post of Clerk To consider the report of the Working Group (to follow). ------------------------- |
HIGHWAY/FOOTPATH CLOSURES The section of Goldhanger Road to the west of Basin Road is due to be closed again for one day on 22 December for completion of the repairs to Spicketts Brook Bridge. A signed diversion will be in place again. A section of Bridleway 24 on the south-west side of Holloway Road is due to be closed for 18 weeks from 4 January 2010 for work to replace the damaged chunker under the Canal (where Langford Ditch feeds). The alternative route will be via Temple Way, Heybridge Approach, Holloway Road and vice versa. Public Notice is due to be given on 23 December 2009. (20/12/09) |
LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN CONSULTATION Essex County Council is consulting the public on its next Local Transport Plan to take effect from 2011. An online questionnaire is available at www.engageessex.org.uk under current consultations. The consultation runs until 15 January 2010. This is an opportunity for the public to tell the County Council how money should be spent on transport projects in Essex and to provide ideas for how limited resources should be used as effectively as possible. (1/12/09)
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NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION PANEL Please note that the next Neighbourhood Action Panel organised by Maldon Police and the Maldon District Community Safety Partnership will be held at Plantation Hall on 2 November 2009 at 7pm. At the last meeting in September, the three new priority actions were identified: 1. Anti Social behaviour at King George V Playing Field/Plantation Hall, and also at Colchester Road, Stock Chase and Hillary Close locations nearby. 2. Nuisance/illegal use of mini motos - Abbotsmead and also anti social behaviour in that area. 3. Nuisance vehicle and anti-social behaviour in Glebe Road. The Police contact is PC Sonia Mirrington, Neighbourhood Police Officer - Tel. 07866 542460 (07/10/09) |
AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS - CONCLUSION The audit of the Parish Council’s accounts for the year ending 31 March 2009 has been concluded. The statement of accounts together with the external auditor’s certificate and opinion may be inspected, and copies may be taken, by arrangement with me. In addition, this documentation may be inspected, and copies made available, at Plantation Hall, Colchester Road, Heybridge – the Administrator can be contacted on 01621 852471.
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ELIZABETH WAY PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS
The Parish Council is pleased to announce the recent completion of two significant improvements to the Elizabeth Way Play area in Heybridge. First, a children’s play equipment area designed for the 5 and under (accompanied by an adult) age group was a project the Parish Council had in mind for a while. Through the budgetary review process last year, a commitment towards the scheme at a cost of £20,000 was made. Second, the provision of a raised path linking the pedestrian access from Abbotsmead at the lower end of the site to the top end, with a connecting spur to the new play equipment area. The lower area of the site traditionally has a high water table and access over it can be extremely difficult in wet conditions. Although the Parish Council organised this work, funding was provided from the District Council from a planning obligation linked to permission for recent development in the locality. Councillor Anne Beale, Chairman of the Parish Council, said “These worthwhile improvements give the play area a real lift, and hopefully they will be appreciated by residents in that locality”. |
HOLLOWAY ROAD - PROPOSED WEIGHT LIMIT Essex County Council is proposing to impose a 7.5tonne weight restriction on Holloway Road. Public notice was due to be given today. This is a scheme that was originally requested to protect Holloway Road and its residents from the effects of heavy goods vehicles in both safety and environmental terms. The restriction would complement the recently revised directional signing which of course points heavy vehicles to use the Maldon Bypass, Heybridge Approach and The Causeway as the link to the B1018 and heading to and from the A12. Comments may be made to Essex County Council (TRO Comments, Mid Area Highways Office, 2 Beaufort Road, New Dukes Way, Chelmsford CM2 6PS or email to TRO-commentsmidarea@essex.gov.uk by 6 August 2009. (15/07/09) |
PLANNING APPEAL DECISION |
DOG FOULING - DISTRICT WIDE DOG CONTROL ORDER On 18 December 2008 the Maldon District Council adopted The Fouling of Land by Dogs (District of Maldon) Order 2008 under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. The Order will come into force from 5 January 2009 and will mean that it is an offence not to remove dog faeces from any land within the administrative area of the Maldon District. This will include any land which is open to the air, including covered land which is open to the air on at least one side, and to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access with or without payment. More information is available via the District Council's website www.maldon.gov.uk. (29/12/08) |
JUNIOR RANGERS CLUB This is a new and exciting scheme recently launched by the District Council. The Junior Rangers Club is for children aged 7-12 in the District to have the opportunity to get involved in activities and events in the local area and at their local park. Events are held at Maldon Promenade Park from 10am to 12noon - the next one is on 13 December 2008 - meeting at the Junior Rangers Meeting Point (pre-booking required). For more information contact louise.flavell@maldon.gov.uk. (14/11/08) |
HEYBRIDGE BASIN VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT This most valuable and interesting document produced by the Heybridge Basin Conservation Society in conjunction with the District Council has now been published following its adoption, and can be viewed on the District Council's website via the following link - http://www.maldon.gov.uk/LivingHere/Planning_New/SpatialPlanning/Heybridge+Basin+VDS.htm The Parish Council and Parish Councillors also have copies. (17/09/08)
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