Minutes of Meeting, Tuesday, 7th February 2023
The Parish Council met on Tuesday, 7th February in the Evangelical Hall, at 7.30pm
PRESENT
Chairman Siddall
Vice Chairman Lawrence
Councillors: T. Gritton, V. Hare, A. Philpott , S. Venton Parishioners: 4
559. Apologies for Absence: apologies were received from Councillor Hughes
560. To invite Councillors to declare an interest in matters on the Agenda. None were declared
561. Minutes 07/01/2023
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7th January 2023 be approved and
confirmed.
562. a) Planning applications
There were no new planning application
b) Planning decisions
There were no decisions from MDC.
c) Planning appeals
22/00612/AGR Land on south side, Park Wood Lane.
The Parish Council had no comment to make on this appeal.
563. TCWG & Speed watch
There were no patrols in February.
RESOLVED Speedwatch patrols to start in March.
564. Spring clean/gardening
The new bulbs have now been planted. Thanks go to Dean James for his work. Chairman Siddall has now written to the people responsible for the new trees, as he did not hear from them in the last month. Where to plant the new trees was discussed – possibly on the little common.
RESOLVED Ongoing, waiting to hear back from the tree people.
565. Projects for the village
Councillor Hughes was unable to attend the meeting so no update.
Councillor Venton still looking into the costings for adult gym equipment; for which the village may be able to get a grant. The village sign is to be replaced.
RESOLVED Ongoing
566. Common land
The work on the common should start soon – as it has to be done before March, as it is not allowed to do hedge work when birds are nesting.
RESOLVED Ongoing
567. Coronation
The Parish Council agreed that if the villagers wanted a celebration on the village green it should go ahead. Also the
Annual fete and car show.
RESOLVED Relevant parties to be advised.
568. Elections
All Parish Councillors to fill in their nomination forms by the 4th April and deliver to Maldon District Council offices.
RESOLVED The Parish Councillors to take their completed forms to Chairman Siddall and he will deliver them.
569. Plaque updating
Councillor Siddall has not been able to do this yet.
RESOLVED Ongoing
570. Invoices presented for payment
LT Evangelical Church hire of hall £20.00
MDC Trucam Oct – Dec 22 £129.38
Skippers Grass cutting Nov to Jan 23 £306.00
571. Correspondence
The Clerk read out an email she had received from MDC regarding training for the new Code of Conduct.
The Chairman reported on a resident turning up at his house and complaining about the walkable verge proposal.
The Clerk had emailed all other correspondence to the councillors.
572. Update from District Councillor
The soft plastic recycling bags have been delivered to Little Totham, as part of the 1 year trial, but some roads or houses have been missed.
Chairman Siddall to report this to MDC.
Budget setting has been taking place at MDC, with a 3% increase likely.
The 5 year land supply has now reached its target.
The corporate plan is at a high level. After the elections in May it will be formalised.
Maldon District Independent Party is now an official party.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.08pm
Signed by the Chairman
ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA
No items were put forward.