Traffic Issues: The speed gun continues to be in operation.
Churchyard Footpath: All necessary approvals have now been received. Discussions are underway with the contractor on the specification for the works.
Memorial Hall Window: The final stage of works, glazing, is now underway.
War Memorial: A contractor to carry out restoration work has been identified. Advice from the War Memorials Trust on funding is awaited.
Highways: A meeting is to be held with Essex County Council on options to improve compliance with the 7.5 lorry weight restriction through the village.
Essex County Council Highways have been asked to investigate water drainage problems on Rosemary Lane and the lane to Gt Maplestead near to Coppingdown Farm.
Graveyard: Work to fill and seed two recent graves that have sunk has been commissioned.
Garden Waste Collections: In Kirby Hall Road, 4 April, 16 May, 20 June, 18 July, 15 August, 19 September, 17 October and 14 November.
Next Meeting: 15 April 2009.
Annual Parish Meeting: 8th May 2009
N.B. For further information about this press release please contact the clerk (Mr Kieran King 01787 463482) or Parish Council Chairman (Mrs. Sonia Allfrey 01787-461108).
