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APOLOGIES
FOR ABSENCE. |
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Cllr. Easton
and Chelmsford Borough Councillor Ian Grundy sent their apologies |
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MINUTES OF
THE LAST MEETING. |
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Cllr. Otter
asked that the words 'All Agreed' be changed to read 'Majority Agreed' in the
final paragraph of Minute 1148. |
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Cllr. Elliott
pointed out that the word 'words' should read 'works' in Minute 1150 item a
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The Minutes of
the last Meeting, having been previously circulated, were then duly signed as a
true record of events. All agreed |
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MATTERS
ARISING FROM THE MINUTES. |
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Christmas
Tree - Cllr. Lewis advised that she had sent a letter to Mr Harnett
thanking him for the Christmas tree. Cllr. Lewis said that she was still
waiting to speak to Mr Harnett regarding buying a root-balled tree. |
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Tree Warden
Scheme - The Chairman advised that there was someone in the village
interested in becoming a Tree Warden. The Chairman said he would give the
folder of information to the applicant to read and then wait to see whether he
was still interested in taking up the position |
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Village Pump
in Back Lane - The Clerk advised that she had written to the contractors
asking them to carry out the work. To-date Cllr. Tully had not heard from
them. |
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The Larches
- The Chairman reported that he had spoken to The Woodland Trust who were
interested in buying The Larches outright and were potentially interested in a
joint use with the Parish Council. The Chairman was waiting to hear from the
person who buys Woodland Trust's woodland to see if there was a possibility of
using a joint partnership. The Chairman reported that signs had been erected at
the woods saying 'No Play Area here. Keep our Woodland' |
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Blackboard
Advertisement Boards - The Chairman stated that he had left messages for
Christine Lyons, as he wants to get a reference from her on planning policies
regarding display boards. |
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Footpath
between the Common and Mill Lane and Copse of the Edge of the Common, next to
Boundary House, which is covered in a pile of rubbish. - The Clerk
confirmed that a letter had been sent to the Cricket Club reminding them that
the area had been cleared and asking them not to put any waste on the piece of
land. |
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Noticeboards
- The Chairman advised that the main noticeboard was on order. It was
agreed that this would be erected on the piece of wall adjacent to where the
previous noticeboard was. It was agreed that a hard standing needed to be put
down for people to stand on. It was agreed that Cllr. Lewis would speak to the
builders regarding the matter. The Chairman stated that there was not enough
room to put up a noticeboard outside the Village Hall. The Chairman explained
that he had spoken to Chelmsford Borough Council's Planning Department about
erecting a freestanding noticeboard on the piece of land by the telephone box
and library at the top of Swan Lane. The Chairman advised that he had asked the
Clerk to write to Lord Petre asking if he owns the land and whether he would
give the Parish Council permission to erect the noticeboard. It was suggested
that the map of fields and footpaths be put on a noticeboard on the Common car
park. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to Lord Petre asking for his
permission. It was agreed that once Lord Petre had given his permission the
Chairman should organise purchasing the noticeboards. |
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It was also
agreed that a freestanding noticeboard was needed for Back Lane and Moat House.
Cllr. Johnson said that she would speak to the owner of Moat House to get his
permission. |
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Dip by the
Village Sign - The Clerk advised that she had spoken to Mr Marchant and he
said that the work would be carried out in due course. The delay was due to the
fact that the grass seed would not take at this time of year. |
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Village Sign
- It was agreed that this item could be removed from the Agenda. |
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Common Car
Park - The Chairman reported that he had spoken to Wicksteed about the
safety surface for the car park. They had advised him that the product was not
robust enough for a car park. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact some
builders and ask them for quotations for Hexagon hard standing which you can
implant into the ground and grass can grow through. It was also agreed that the
Clerk should arrange for quotations for the Church car park to have hardcore
laid and the car park levelled. The car park also needed re-gravelling across
the top. It was agreed that outside the Almshouses needed works to be carried
out including drainage. The Chairman agreed to speak to Gary Stringer in order
that a specification could be drawn up. |
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Litterbin
for Bus Shelter - It was reported that this matter was in hand. |
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Ditch by the
top of the Common - The Chairman read out the quotations that had been
received from Your Handyman Russell Marchant, Willben's and D.M. Garden
Maintenance. After discussion, it was agreed that the contract would be given
to D.M. Garden Maintenance, as it was the cheapest quotation. |
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Questionnaire received from Essex County Council regarding East
of England Plan - The Clerk had circulated copies of the questionnaire that
the Chairman had completed to all Councillors. After discussion it was the
decision of the majority to send the questionnaire in. |
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- EALC -
County and Parish Working Together For the Future of Essex - The Chairman
said that he would look at the document and circulate his comments to the
Parish Council before the next meeting. |
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Dog Fouling
- The Chairman read out a letter that had been received from Siobhan
Sheridan, Enforcement Officer, with regard to the dog fouling in Mill Road. She
advised that she had visited the area and had erected signs in the vicinity
where possible and advised that she will continue to monitor the area and
endeavour to carry out foot patrols. The Chairman advised that he had written
to the people who had complained asking them to keep an eye on the situation
and to let the Parish Council or Chelmsford Borough Council know if they see
anybody allowing their dogs to foul the pavement. The Chairman said that he
would put a notice in Stock Press notifying people that doggie bags were
available in the Post Office. |
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GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE. |
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The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from the Mayor's Secretary regarding
nominating somebody to attend the Community Evening on Thursday 28th April
2005. It was agreed that Mr S. and Mrs L. Pervez from the Post Office should be
nominated. |
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The
Chairman read out a letter received from Jackie Lane, NEAT Officer, at
Chelmsford Borough Council regarding the Annual Just Bin It Campaign. It was
agreed that the event would take place on Saturday 7th May. Clerk to order
couple of dozen litter pickers, gloves, sacks and skip from Jackie Lane. |
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The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from Derek Stebbing, Planning Policy
Manager, of Chelmsford Borough Council regarding the East of England Plan -
Public Consultation. It was agreed that the document would be circulated and
that Councillors should get their comments back to the Chairman by the next
meeting in order that comments could be submitted by 15th March. |
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The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from John Henry Keene Memorial Homes.
It was agreed that a copy should be put on the website, in the library, on
noticeboards and in Stock Press. |
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Cllr. Lewis
advised that P.C. Adrian Elmer was planning to hold police surgeries in the Tea
Rooms from 9.00am to 12.00pm on the third Thursday of every month. |
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The Chairman read out a letter that had been received from Cllr. Christopher
Kingsley of Chelmsford Borough Council regarding Scouting 2007 - Operation One
World - Sponsorship. It was agreed that the Parish Council were not prepared to
sponsor the event. |
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The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from Chelmsford Borough Council
regarding giving retrospective aid for Summer Play Activities that had been
organised for the village. It was agreed that the letter would be given to the
Pre-School. |
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PLANNING
MATTERS. |
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Applications: |
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| Application No |
04/02647/FUL. |
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2 no. first floor side extensions, conversion
of garage to living accommodation and creation of new vehicle crossover |
| Location: |
4 Myln Meadow, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs D. Massey. |
| The Chairman declared an interest
in the application. The Parish Council had no comments to make. |
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| Application No |
04/02663/LBC. |
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Demolition of single storey lean-to, existing
flat roofed extensions and outbuildings. Construction of part two storey, part
single storey rear extensions and internal rationalization. |
| Location: |
21 High Street, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Lingwell Services Limited |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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| Application No |
04/02662/FUL |
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Demolition of single storey lean-to, existing
flat roofed extensions and outbuildings. Construction of part two storey, part
single storey rear extensions. |
| Location: |
21 High Street, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Lingwell Services Limited |
| The Parish Council commented that
this was a change of use in the Green Belt. |
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| Application No |
04/02661/FUL. |
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Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding
and erection of new replacement dwelling and outbuilding |
| Location: |
Scriveners Farm, Madles Lane, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs M. Dawes. |
| The Parish Council commented that
they have a concern over the height of the building compared to the existing
building. |
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| Application No |
04/02645/FUL. |
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Demolition of existing farmhouse and stable
block and ancillary outbuildings. Erection of a new farmhouse, restoration of
existing barn for ancillary storage, re-building of outbuildings to form
garages, hobby room and storage. |
| Location: |
Holes Place Farm, Downham Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr D. Sporton. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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| Application No |
. 05/00097/FUL. |
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Single storey rear and two storey side
extensions and new front porch.. |
| Location: |
47 Well Lane, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs A. Zacharias. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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Results: |
| Application No |
04/02288/FUL. |
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Extension to existing bungalow to form a
residential annexe. |
| Location: |
Rosa Penna, Stock Lane, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mrs & Mrs N. Giblin. |
| Refused. |
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| Application No |
04/02016/FUL. |
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Additional business area and parking. |
| Location: |
Kings Head Farm, Stock Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Turner. |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02347/FUL. |
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Demolition of existing garage/outbuilding.
Erection of 1 bedroom detached dwelling. |
| Location: |
Land Adjacent 11 Back Lane, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Escot. |
| Withdrawn |
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| Application No |
04/02317/FUL. |
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Single storey side extension and single storey
rear extension |
| Location: |
15 Austen Drive, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mr J. Baker. |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02579/OUT. |
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Proposed replacement dwelling. |
| Location: |
Broomfield Farm, Broomwood Lane, Ramsden Heath,
Billericay |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs B.J. Morter. |
| Withdrawn. |
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| Application No |
04/02398/LBC. |
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Conversion of single dwelling to form 2
cottages together with demolition of existing porch and rear extensions,
erection of replacement part two storey/part single storey rear extensions, new
highway crossover and formation of new access drive serving new car parking
area. |
| Location: |
51 High Street, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
R & J Fenwick. |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02386/FUL. |
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Change of use from barn to dwelling. |
| Location: |
The Paddocks, Stock Lane, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mr L. Kasparian. |
| Refused. |
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| Application No |
04/02397/FUL. |
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Conversion of single dwelling to form 2
cottages together with demolition of existing porch and rear extensions,
erection of replacement part two storey/part single storey rear extensions, new
highway crossover and formation of new access drive serving new car parking
area. |
| Location: |
51 High Street, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
R & J Fenwick. |
| Approved |
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| Application No |
04/02502/FUL. |
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Installation of new extraction equipment. |
| Location: |
20 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Modobbirali Shah. |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02530/FUL. |
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Loft conversion. |
| Location: |
Springfield Farm, Potash Road, Billericay Stock
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| Applicant: |
Mr A. Argent. |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02542/FUL |
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Replacement dwelling and replacement
garage. |
| Location: |
102 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr Curtis. |
| Withdrawn. |
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| Application No |
04/02561/FUL. |
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Side extension to form an annexe. |
| Location: |
3 Garden End, Common Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr D. Woodward. |
| Approved. |
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FINANCE.
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Cheques to be
Signed - The following cheques were approved for payment and signed: |
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£579.55 |
Mrs
L.J.Green |
Salary 1.1.05 -
31.1.05 |
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£92.24 |
Inland Revenue
Only |
PAYE and N.I |
| 101021 |
£69.63 |
Mrs L.J. Green
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Expenses |
| 101022 |
£156.00 |
Stock Village Hall |
Hire of
Hall |
| 101023 |
£453.58 |
ELS |
Grass Cutting
September and November |
| 101024 |
£740.00 |
Russell Marchant |
Mill Lane
Fence, Mill Lane Clearance and Common Road Clearance |
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£370.12 |
Graphic Pavement Signs Ltd |
Display Boards
for Planning Applications |
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Transfer of
Funds - On the 25th January 2005 notice was given to transfer
£3,000.00 from the Business Reserve Account to the Current Account.
Transfer due to take place on the 1st February 2005 |
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Budget for
2005/06 - The Chairman advised that he was still waiting to have a meeting
with Wicksteed about the play area and equipment. The Chairman said he would
like these figures available before discussing the Budget further. It was
therefore agreed that the discussion on the Budget would be held over until the
next meeting. |
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Cricket Club
Contribution for 2004 - The Clerk had prepared an invoice for
£279.00, which the Chairman said he would give to Cllr. Grundy |
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BEST VALUE
GROUP REPORT. |
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Traffic
Management - The proposals for the gates at the North and South end of the
village were circulated and discussed. It was agreed that the Chairman should
contact Chelmsford Borough Council and tell them to go ahead with the
proposals. It was also reported that Downham Road were going to have gates as
well. The Chairman advised that work on the white lines, cats eyes and Stock
Hill still needed to be carried out. |
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Playground
- Nothing further to report. |
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GRASS
CUTTING. |
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Cllrs. Elliott and Johnson reported that they had had a meeting
with ELS and Paul Williams. Cllr. Elliott had given them a specification of
work that they should be carrying out. She advised that she had added strimming
under seats and cutting verge by brick wall at Thornton Place to the list. It
was reported that the work had been started on the pond but was not finished
yet. It was agreed that the situation should be closely monitored. |
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BUS
SHELTERS. |
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Nothing to
report. |
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MAINTENANCE |
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Cllr. Elliott
reported that the glass shade had come off light number 811009 in the High
Street. This was positioned as you go into the village on Greenwoods' side of
the road. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact Mr Crossley at Chelmsford
Borough Council in this regard. |
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Cllr. Elliott
had produced a list of jobs that need to be done in the village. The list was
discussed and it was agreed that some of the things had already been covered at
the meeting. The ditch around the Common needs clearing out and it was agreed
that the Parish Council would see how D.M. Maintenance clears the Common Road
ditch before asking him to quote for this work. It was agreed that the Clerk
should contact Mr Crossley at Chelmsford Borough Council and ask him to come
and meet the Chairman to discuss up-dating the street lighting in the village.
It was agreed that once the Parish Council had a new tree warden they would
discuss tree planting with him. The Chairman agreed to speak to the relevant
people to sort out the cleaning of road signs, churchyard grass cutting and the
grass verges that needed attention. |
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OPEN
SPACES. |
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The Chairman
reported that Alan's Driving School cars had been seen doing wheelies and
handbrake turns outside the Church car park. It was agreed that the Clerk
should write a letter to the driving school. |
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Cllr. Williams
reported that there is a broken branch at the top of Birch Lane by the corner
of Lush Hill. It was agreed that the Clerk should ask D.M. Maintenance to cut
the branch off. |
| 1178 |
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ROAD SIGNS
AND FOOTPATHS |
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Cllr. Elliott
advised that new posts had been erected on Footpath 16 by Holes Place
Farm. |
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VILLAGE HALL
REPORT. |
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Cllr. Williams
reported that there had been a meeting last week. She reported that the
Treasurer had presented the accounts, which were in a healthy position. She
advised that there were some big expenses coming up, one thing being the floor
in the main hall which would cost in the region of £3,000.00. This work
will be carried out between 8th and 12th August when the Village Hall will be
closed. The bookings for the Village Hall were very good. A Farmer's Market is
going to be held on the first Saturday in April, June and July. Cllr. Williams
advised that the Village Hall Management Committee were awaiting estimates for
the topping of the car park and once these were available they would discuss
the matter with the Parish Council |
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REPORT BY
CHELMSFORD BOROUGH COUNCILLOR IAN GRUNDY. |
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No report was
given as Cllr. Grundy had sent his apologies |
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ESSEX RURAL
HOUSING TRUST |
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Nothing to
report. |
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STOCK
VILLAGE APPRAISAL. |
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The Chairman
said that he was going to arrange an evening next week to discuss the Village
Plan with Cllrs Easton, Otter, Johnson and Elliott. |
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DATE OF THE
NEXT MEETING. |
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The next
Meeting of the Parish Council is on the 28th February 2005 |
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The Chairman
advised that he had spoken to the EALC and that it was o.k. for the Parish
Council to pay for refreshments at the Annual Parish Meeting. It was agreed
that cold drinks and snacks would be served after the meeting. |
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The Chairman
thanked everyone for coming; the meeting closed at 9.37pm. |
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