Minutes

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Summary
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Exciting updates for our community! The Telephone Library is set to be installed soon, bringing a new space for book lovers. Plans are also underway to replace ornamental cherry trees along the Weeley Bypass with vibrant Acers. Plus, a CCTV upgrade around the Village Hall is on the horizon for enhanced security.
Present
Cllrs C. Hamilton (Chair), D. Botterell (Deputy Chair), T. Spong, G. Foster, K. Millar, K. Green, L. Fitzpatrick and J. Beady. Also in attendance were 15 members of the public and Cllrs Dan Land and Peter Harris.

Apologies

  1. No apologies were received.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

  1. The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 17th March 2025 were proposed by Cllr Botterell, seconded by Cllr Millar and it was RESOLVED: To approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 17th March 2025 as an accurate record of proceedings.

Declarations of Interest

  1. Cllr Botterell declared an interest in item 01/25.10 as his company provided a quote. Cllr T. Spong declared an interest in an item in the payments list.

Clerk’s Report

The Clerk presented the previously circulated report attached as Appendix A. All Councillors confirmed they had read the report and there were no questions.

Public Participation

The Chair invited the members of public in attendance to raise any questions/issues.

  • No issues raised by Members of the Public

Tendring District and Essex County Councils

TDC Cllr Harris: mentioned the following:

  • The Local Plan first consultation was now complete. The final decision will be next January or February.
  • Weeley Offices which have been empty for 5 years will now be looked at again to see what options there are other than demolition. We should find out within 3 months.

EALC Cllr Land: mentioned the following:

  • He will stay in office as elections have been postponed by Government.
  • Summary of good works done during his tenure including Landermere Road, Thorpe High Street, The Street Little Clacton, Roundabouts at Thorpe Road. The dip between Thorpe le Soken and Weeley, Welcome to Weeley signs and that pavements in Weeley Heath to be done very soon.
  • Colchester Road was a negative but he will continue to pursue this.
  • He has been able to support the Parish Council / WIB and WRA with grants.

Telephone Library

Cllr, Green informed council that the Telephone Library should be installed soon. The clerk informed that we now have a lease on the land for the Phone Box for one year currently. The quote for works was previously circulated and Cllr. Hamilton proposed and Cllr. Beady seconded and it was RESOLVED to accept the quote and agreed to install telephone box with shelves once concrete has been laid.

Weeley Bypass

The report from ECC Place Services was discussed and it was agreed to investigate costs etc to replace 13 trees with different coloured Acers. It was considered that the ornamental cherry trees were nice but too short lived. Cllr. Green to provide costs for 3 metre trees. Cllr. Hamilton proposed and Cllr. Botterell seconded and it was RESOLVED to purchase and install 13 trees. Action: Clerk (to investigate grants)

Insurance

Clerk provided details of the newly agreed insurance for the next 3 years.

CCTV Upgrade

Council discussed options and it was decided to upgrade the existing equipment around the Village Hall and also to install a camera at Station Approach. Cllr. Spong proposed and Cllr. Hamilton seconded and it was RESOLVED to upgrade the CCTV equipment. ACTION: Clerk to get more quotes

Memorial Bench

As per 12/25.11 the clerk presented findings and Cllr Botterell proposed and Cllr Hamilton seconded and it was RESOLVED to install a memorial bench near the Petanque area with 2 trees nearby. Engraving to be ‘Dedicated to the Memory of Cllr Mike Brown / 1945 to 2023’ as per Cllr Fitzpatrick. ACTION: Clerk

Correspondence

  • Clerk outlined complaints from Residents re Rose Builders early start of works

Planning Applications

Council Members considered the applications set out in Appendix B and determined as shown.

Finance and Budget

The list of monthly payments was proposed by Cllr Hamilton and seconded by Cllr Botterell and it was RESOLVED: To approve the list of payments set out in Appendix C.

Weeley Parish Council Reports

  1. Street Lighting: Nothing to report.
  2. Tree Warden: Nothing to report.
  3. Playing Field: Nothing to report.
  4. Children’s Play Area: Nothing to report.
  5. Highways: Nothing to report.
  6. Footpaths: Nothing to report.
  7. Transport: Cllr Millar mentioned that Hedingham and Chambers buses were changing their name to Connect Buses with an improved No2 service through Weeley.
  8. TDALC: Cllr Botterell noted that the Pylons were the main issue still.

Other Reports

  1. Rural Policing: Cllr Hamilton reported 8 crimes in February.
  2. Speedwatch: Cllr. Beady presented her report which is published on the Council’s website.
  3. Weeley Residents Ass: moved their report to the Annual Parish Meeting.
  4. Weeley in Bloom (WiB): presented their report which is available on the Council website.
  5. Petanque Rink: presented their report which is available on the Council’s website.
  6. Sport and Activity Strategy: Nothing to report.

Public Participation

A Member of Public (MOP) asked Cllr Harris about Gutteridge Hall. Enforcement is in progress. Further updates as they are available.

Items to be Added to the Next Agenda

  • CCTV
  • Weeley Bypass

The Chair closed the meeting at 20.12 pm and invited all to stay for the Annual Parish Meeting

Date of Next Meeting will be: Monday 19th May at 7.30pm at Weeley Village Hall

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