Parish Council Meeting Minutes

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Summary
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Residents might be interested to know that improvements are planned for Hilltop Crescent pavements and kerbing in Weeley. The council also decided to install wooden bollards to prevent parking on flower beds opposite the car dealership. Plus, a larger bin will be placed at Church Lane to help with waste management.
Present
Cllrs C. Hamilton (Chair), D. Botterell, T. Spong, K. Millar, V. Cauvain, J. Beady and K. Green.
Also in attendance
22 members of the public (MOP) and Cllr Dan Land (ECC)

Apologies

  1. Apologies received from Cllr Fitzpatrick and Cllr Gould. Cllr Hamilton proposed and Cllr Millar seconded and it was RESOLVED to accept apologies. None received.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

  1. The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 16th March 2026 were proposed by Cllr Botterell, seconded by Cllr Cauvain and it was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 16th March 2026 as an accurate record of proceedings.

Declarations of Interest

  1. Cllr Millar declared an interest in item 14.

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

  • 2 MOPs asked questions as below:
    • Can the Council help with a garden that is overgrown and covering the footpath.
    • Is there something that can be done about stones from driveways ending up on footpaths in The Street.
    • Issues with parking around Budgens. ACTION: Clerk to mention to planning or relevant TDC area.

TDC Cllr. Harris

Not in attendance

ECC Cllr. Land

  • Provided the following updates:
    • There will be some works in Weeley including Hilltop Crescent pavements and kerbing.
    • Lots of other highways related activity in and around Weeley raised by Cllr Land on behalf of all residents.
    • Cllr Land will continue to do everything he can for the residents of Weeley.

Biodiversity Policy

Councillors had all read the previously circulated policy and Cllr Hamilton proposed and Cllr Cauvain seconded and it was RESOLVED to adopt the policy. ACTION: Clerk to publish on website.

Conflict of Interest Policy

All Councillors had read the previously circulated policy and Cllr Botterell proposed and Cllr Hamilton seconded and it was RESOLVED to adopt the reviewed policy. ACTION: Clerk to update date and publish on website.

Stop Car Parking on Verge Opposite Car Dealership

The council discussed the issue and decided it would be best to put wooden bollards around the area and then maybe plant trees afterwards. This should stop the issue of people parking across the flower beds. ACTION: Clerk to investigate land ownership and get quotes.

New Bin at Church Lane

Clerk confirmed that the farmer had given us permission to place a larger bin at the site although he asked if it could be moved slightly away from the entrance to Church Lane. Council RESOLVED to put a larger bin at the site. ACTION: Clerk to source new bin and get quotes for installation.

Playground Reports

All current issues are resolved or under investigation. Yearly Playground inspection will take place in May.

Correspondence

  1. Notification from Tendring District Scouts re International Fundraising. ACTION: Clerk to advise that they can apply for a grant.
  2. Noted the Caravan incursion advised by Cllr Land.
  3. Noted the pre-election purdah period but does not apply to the PC.
  4. Noted Chief Inspector sessions to be attended by Cllr Beady and Cllr Millar.
  5. Noted the Compassionate Communities meeting details of which are on FB and our Website.

Planning Applications

Councillors considered the applications listed in Appendix B and determined as shown.

Finance and Budget

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

Weeley Parish Council Reports

  1. Street Lighting: Purple light already reported.
  2. Tree Warden: Nothing to report.
  3. Playing Field: See agenda item 1.26/11.
  4. Highways: Nothing to report.
  5. Footpaths: Cllr Fitzpatrick not in attendance.
  6. Transport (including Tendring Transport Meeting if held): Cllr. Millar presented his report which is available on the Council’s website.
  7. TDALC: Cllr Botterell unable to attend last meeting.

Other Reports

  1. Rural Policing: Cllr Hamilton reported 17 crimes in February.
  2. Speedwatch: Moved to Annual Parish Meeting.
  3. Weeley Residents Ass: nothing to report.
  4. Weeley in Bloom (WiB): moved to Annual Parish Meeting.
  5. Petanque Rink: moved to Annual Parish Meeting.

Public Participation

  • A MOP mentioned the burnt out car on Station Approach. ACTION: Clerk to report.
  • A MOP asked about Reed Pond – work will be done as soon as possible.

Items to be Added to the Next Agenda

  • Defibrillator
  • Bollards at Weeley Heath
  • Trees

The Chair closed the meeting at 19.49pm and invited all present to stay for the Annual Parish Meeting.

Date of Next Meeting will be: Monday 18th May at 7.30pm at Weeley Village Hall. This will be The Annual Parish Council meeting.

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