Castle Hedingham Parish Council and Burial Board
Report of the meeting of the Parish Council of Castle
Hedingham held on Wednesday, 17th September 2008 issued by the Clerk
Youths congregating at Scout hut
- It was reported that youths are congregating by the Scout Hut with
cars and motorbikes which are also being ridden in the adjoining
field. The landowner will be contacted and the police informed.
Highways
- It was reported that there had been a number of incidents of poor
driving standards and speeding on the Sudbury Road coming into Castle
Hedingham – PC McMasters has asked to be notified of details (including
registration numbers); he will then contact the drivers and take
appropriate action. Following recent traffic monitoring of lorries
coming through the village the problem appears to be no worse but
parishioners are asked to complete a form (available from Parish Clerk)
or contact PC McMasters with details of any lorries over 7.5
tonnes using the village as a short cut.
Telephone box -
The Parish Council are looking into the option to purchase the village
telephone box but it should be noted the service of the phone box is
being withdrawn.
Kissing gates, Scotch Pasture Grove - The new kissing gates are to be installed on 29th and 30th September.
Churchyard Wall Repairs -
The repair has been completed to an excellent standard and has
come in under budget. Part of the saving will go towards
re-pointing some 20 square metres of the rest of the wall.
Village Design Statement -
This has been delivered to every household in the parish. There
are some additional copies of this booklet, which shows the wonderful
heritage of our village, and these may be purchased from the
Parish Council for £2.00 each.
Memorial Hall Window
- The Parish Council are pleased to announce that they have been
successful in obtaining a grant from Halstead Local Committee which,
together with a generous private donation, should enable the work on
the Memorial Hall Window to commence. It is hoped the project
will be complete by the end of the year.
Tree Planting
- Under the local “Tree Initiative” the Parish Council are requesting
an additional 50 trees for use in enhancing the village landscape.
Recreation Grounds - Posts and chains will be put in place across the entrance to discourage unsuitable use.
Police
- Essex Police are starting a program approved by the Police Authority
for an additional number of Police Officers over the next 6
years. Our division will be enhanced by 22 officers with an
additional two for Great Yeldham.
Bus Passes
- Following lobbying in regard to free bus travel for over 60s ECC have
now negotiated that these passes may be used from 9.a.m. until midnight
(not applicable to National Express)
Neighbourhood Watch -
“Substation Watch” has been launched. Parishioners are asked to
be vigilant and report any vandalism and/or theft to the police.
Citizens' Advice Bureau - Parishioners are advised of the change in the public telephone number to 0844 4994719
“Making My Community Work”-
parishioners are invited to join in celebrating International Day of
Older People on 2nd October. Please contact Joti Vorga on 01245
436614 for details and availability.
Braintree District Council would like to draw your attention to the help available for some constituents with rent and/or council tax payments.
Refuse Collections
- It was noted that some waste sacks are being left out early prior to
collection day. The Parish Council request that the collection schedule
is adhered to and enable us to retain the overall look and
cleanliness of our village
Jim Moore memorial -
It is proposed to plant a Japanese Maple in the garden adjacent
to the Memorial Hall as a memorial for Mr. Jim Moore
who maintained our village for a number of years. The
ceremony will be on 25th September at 10.00 a.m.
Archive Rate Book
- Cllr. Kay Twitch has kindly returned a Castle Hedingham Rate Book
dated 1833 – 1835. This was found in the paperwork of an Aunt who
it is believed may have been either a Councillor or Parish Clerk.
The Parish Council extend their thanks for the return of this valuable
piece of the village heritage.
N.B.
For further information about this press release please contact the
Clerk (Mrs. Jan Caulfield 07813793322 ) or Parish Council
Chairman (Mrs. Sonia Allfrey 01787-461108).
