Weeley Parish Council Meeting Minutes

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Residents are invited to pay their respects to the late Cllr Gilliane Foster, with her funeral service details shared. Exciting news for recyclers: glass collection will begin in October. Plus, Weeley in Bloom has been approved to install a plaque on the bench at the Fire Station.

Minutes of the meeting of Weeley Parish Council held on 19th January 2026

Present
Cllrs C. Hamilton (Chair), D. Botterell, L. Fitzpatrick, T. Spong, J. Beady, K. Millar, V. Cauvain and K. Green. Also in attendance were 7 members of the public (MOP)

Before the meeting started Cllr Hamilton delivered a moving tribute to Cllr Gilliane Foster who passed away recently. She had lived in Weeley for over 50 years and was the longest serving member of the Council. All Councillors expressed their loss and sadness. For anyone who would like to pay their respects her funeral service is at the Crematorium at 11.45am on Thurs 29th January.

Apologies

None received.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 15th December 2025 were proposed by Cllr Botterell, seconded by Cllr Spong and it was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 15th December 2025 as an accurate record of proceedings.

Declarations of Interest

  • Cllrs Beady and Fitzpatrick 10.26.8
  • Cllr Millar 10.26.8 and 16
  • Cllr Green 10.26.16

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

  • A MOP asked about glass collection and it was confirmed this will start in October.
  • A MOP asked if the Council knew about Kennels opening in the 2nd Avenue / Willow Park area or whether planning was needed. ACTION – Clerk to look into

TDC Cllr. Harris and ECC Cllr. Land

Were unavailable for reports.

New Councillor

Clerk noted that TDC have been notified and co-option process will start on 20th January once TDC confirm no by-election has been called.

Plaque Request from Weeley in Bloom

Council discussed request to put a plaque on the bench at Weeley Fire Station and unanimously approved and it was RESOLVED to allow WIB to install a plaque. ACTION – Clerk to notify WiB

Civility and Respect Pledge

All Councillor’s pledged to abide by the Civility and Respect pledge.

Co-Option Policy

All Councillors confirmed they had read and agreed with the policy. Cllr. Hamilton proposed and Cllr. Cauvain seconded and it was RESOLVED to adopt the policy. ACTION: Clerk to publish policy on website.

Playground Reports

Clerk presented the report. ACTION – Clerk to contact Alpine re fence at Petanque and Playdale re caps. Add bins to next agenda

To Appoint the Internal Auditor

The Clerk recommended the current Internal Auditor at a cost of £275. Council voted unanimously to use the current auditor. ACTION: Clerk to arrange date of Internal Audit

Local Plan Meeting

Cllr Hamilton notified everyone of the meeting on 4th March at 6pm. Gary Guiver and Cllr. Harris will be on hand to answer any questions. ACTION: Clerk to publicise online.

Correspondence

  • Notification of SOS decision on Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm.
  • Litter at Kempton Park reported to Environmental at TDC.

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. Hamilton and Cllr. Beady seconded 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: New trees to be delivered tomorrow and planted ASAP. Christmas Tree possibly over watered.
  3. Playing Field: See agenda item 10.26/11
  4. Children’s Play Area: See agenda item 10/26.11.
  5. Highways: Cllr Beady presented a report which is published on the Council’s website.
  6. Footpaths: Nothing to report.
  7. Transport (including Tendring Transport Meeting if held): New timetable for No.76 with later services including Sunday published for April. Currently an issue with drivers not wanting to cover the late evening and Sunday services.
  8. TDALC: nothing since last meeting.

Other Reports

  1. Rural Policing: Cllr Hamilton reported 16 crimes in November.
  2. Speedwatch: Cllr. Beady presented her report which is published on the Council’s website.
  3. Weeley Residents Ass: presented their report which is available on the Council’s website.
  4. Weeley in Bloom (WiB): presented their report which is available on the Council’s website.
  5. Petanque Rink: presented their report which is available on the Council’s website.

Public Participation

No further questions

Items to be Added to the Next Agenda

  • Replacement bins

The Chair closed the meeting at 20.03pm

Date of Next Meeting will be: Monday 16th February at 7.30pm at Weeley Village Hall

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