Takeley News

SPARKLERS The Sparklers group is for pre-school children, their parents, and carers. It is an informal meeting in Takeley Community Centre, South Road, with a short time of Christian worship, craft activities, toys, and refreshments. There will always be a warm welcome for other children if they would like to come and join us. We have recently welcomed a number of new children and there is always room for more! We shall be meeting: Monday 19th May Each meeting starts at 10am and finishes at 11.30am. Laurie Bond (01279) 870837 TAKELEY PARISH COUNCIL For further information please contact the Clerk or visit the website: www.takeleypc.freeserve.co.uk Jane Heskey, Takeley Parish Council, Station House, Sycamore Close, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6QA Phone: 020 8270 1149 Email:Takeley.pc@ntlworld.com Extracts from the March TPC minutes, which can be viewed in full on the TPC website: Priors Green Community Facilities & S106 agreements: TPC noted the following points from a recent joint meeting with TPC reps, Lt Canfield PC reps, Mr. Mike Ovenden (UDC - Head of Planning) & Countryside (developer at Priors Green): Mike Ovenden confirmed S106 - 100k for Takeley & Lt. Canfield Sports & community facilities - to be spent for the benefit of the wider community (Paid to UDC on occupation of 351st dwelling - 7 yrs to spend). Mike Ovenden agreed to confirm the process for application for this money. Mike Ovenden confirmed Priors Green will be split between Takeley & Lt. Canfield as per current parish boundaries (i.e. north of Jacks Lane =Takeley). This maybe subject to review at a later date. Community Hall revised plan has been passed. Dimensions increased to allow sports provision (Table tennis, short tennis, gymnastics, judo, badminton etc). -build to be complete by occupation of 301st dwelling -management will pass from developer to UDC Request to downgrade Jacks Lane (footpath to bridleway) completed by TPC. Supported by Lt. Canfield, Bridleway Association & Countryside. Health Facilities: -Henry Davidson Developers (local centre specialists) responsible for delivering local centre -UDC negotiating with West Essex PCT to provide healthcare facilities in Takeley area -Countryside will speak to Henry Davidson Developers re previous negotiations and confirm TPC/Canfield desire for facilities -Clr Jackie Cheetham to speak to Sir Alan Haselhurst (28/3/08) -Countryside to confirm timescales & deadlines Shops & Offices: Countryside to provide clarification re potential occupants. School: ECC has confirmed that they do want school site and has demonstrated need. ECC now has up to 2 years to take up offer to build Buses: When Westside roundabout is constructed buses will be directed through Priors Green site. Road Names: concerns that road names submitted by TPC were not being used. Mike Ovenden will confirm UDC responsibility and clarify why TPC & Lt Canfield proposals are not being used. TPC agreed that the Clerk should write to Mike Ovenden (UDC) and Rosa Clarke (Countryside) regarding the proposed shops and offices to clarify/determine: -What evidence was required/available re ‘interested parties’ to confirm full occupation these facilities? -What was the likelihood of the DFO plans for shop and offices being amended? UDC Preferred Housing Options - Sir Alan Haselhurst meeting (13/3/08) TPC noted feedback provided by Clr Tricia Barber (written report): Representation from the majority of parish councils in Uttlesford UDC had met with Hazel Blears (Govt) to seek reduction in the number of new houses imposed by the Govt. This is unlikely to be reduced. Discussions concluded that it would be difficult to accommodate the required number of houses without developing a new large settlement. ECC Consultation on Adult Social Care: TPC agreed that the Clerk & Clr Carol Pratt will formulate a response raising the following points: -Whilst the Parish Council is supportive of offering choice of care provision and would support any initiative to allow people to retain their independence, this proposal will not be suitable for all. -The Parish Council is concerned that this proposal sees a move away from the responsibility to provide care and a move towards allocating money which in itself may not address the need. -This proposal suggests the demise of social care provision which does not serve the best interests of the most vulnerable people that need help. Community Projects 2007/08 (25k): Village Planters: -Received 1200 Community Project Grant from UDC -Awaiting permission to position planters from ECC Highways Dept. OUTSTANDING PROJECTSBudget Village Planters1k Skate Park developmenttbc Resurfacing of Recreation Ground play area4k Silver Jubilee Village Hall Developmenttbc Takeley Football Club/Sports Field Developmenttbc Recreation Ground: TPC will seek views from local parents/child minders with a view to co-ordinating a project to add more equipment in the play area for young children. Silver Jubilee Hall Development: Clr Daykin reported that following receipt of detailed costings a 3rd public consultation will be held. Once plans are finalised, the tender process will get underway and fund raising will begin. To date the boiler has been replaced and the Social Club bar opened into the main hall. BAA Stansted Airport Second Runway (G2): -TPC will convene a ‘workshop’ for council members to review and debate the G2 application and agree, if applicable, what measures TPC recommends to oppose the application (including financial support for SSE). -A proposal will then be ratified either via a full Council meeting or by convening a public meeting May/June. Report on Highways matters TPC will request 30mph repeater signs in Station Rd between the traffic lights and derestriction (ECC Highways Dept) TPC will request verification of height on calming measures in Roseacres ECC have approved additional bollards in Parsonage Rd (in line with parking restrictions) to prevent parking on the pavement near Four Ashes junction ECC are working with BAA/Stansted Airport to alleviate airport parking at Coopers End and Old House Farm Parking Restriction Scheme: ECC will not approve a resident permit scheme. A review of the current scheme will take place at the end of the summer period. Morrells Green parking: Police & ECC providing support to address safety concerns Community Speed Watch Monitoring was carried out during the month at Takeley Street and Brewers End (Station Road and Cooks Hill). The results on Cooks Hill (40mph limit) were encouraging in that traffic almost invariably did not speed which is an improvement on previous experience before the installation of the 30mph limits either side of this stretch of road. It was also noted that Essex police were active on Cooks Hill for one afternoon early in the month. It was thought that they were primarily checking on license and insurance details. Essex police have been contacted to request help in dealing with HGVs and have offered to provide assistance after 1sr April 2008. Footpaths ,Tree Protection Orders & Listed Buildings in the Parish Cllrs Allen & Green will commence an audit of protected trees 21/4/08 Footpath audit will commence as the weather improves Listed Buildings: Clr Allen has created a new parish catalogue and will liaise with UDC to compare data and raise concerns. This information is now available to the parish. TPC acknowledged Clr. Allen’s hard work and thanked him for his efforts. Sports Field Development TPC reviewed 2 proposals for the layout of 2 football pitches and a pavilion. TPC agreed that proposal ‘B’ which shows the front pitch running along the RHS of the field to be preferable. TPC will request further details An ordinance map showing designated areas is required before a draft lease can begin to be prepared (Lease would include 2 pitches and pavilion. TPC would reserve rights to allow (i) other organisations to use the pitches (ii) public access to the Sports Field) THE NEXT MEETING: of Takeley Parish Council will be held on Wednesday, 7th May in Takeley Station House at 7.30pm. THE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PARISH OF TAKELEY SILVER JUBILEE HALL 7.30pm WEDNESDAY MAY 14th 2008 Members of the public & press are cordially invited to attend & members of the public are invited to participate in the meeting. AGENDA •CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME •APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE •SUMMARY OF THE LAST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY •MATTERS ARISING •CHAIRMANS REPORT •REPORTS FROM LOCAL DISTRICT & COUNTY COUNCILLORS •REPORTS FROM LOCAL ORGANISATIONS •OPEN FORUM Richard Cheetham Richard Cheetham Chairman Takeley Parish Council Please Note: If any local group has not received an invite and would like to attend/ report at the meeting please contact: Parish Council Clerk: Jane Heskey (telephone: 020 8270 1149 or email: Takeley.pc@ntlworld.com) Faith in Action Faith in Action forwards good quality cotton or light-weight clothing that is suitable for use in South Malawi, Africa. All clothing must be suitable for a warm to hot climate, often humid. Adults do not wear shorts or leggings and ladies and girls never wear trousers. Polo necks, thick/chunky jumpers, or coats, are not suitable. The people in the villages tend to be very slim because of the restricted diet. If you have a gift of good quality clothing or would like further information, please contact: Jay Ainge, The Vicarage, The Charters, Great Dunmow, Essex. CM6 2SJ Tel. 01371-872504 STUDS & STARS LINEDANCING There are weekly classes for new beginners at: All Saints, Hockerill on Wednesdays 6.30pm 7.30pm Quendon Village Hall on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm Other classes are available for Improvers, Intermediate & Advanced For further details contact: Dawn Bond (01279) 870837 THE FRIENDS OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, TAKELEY The Friends of Holy Trinity Church, Takeley has now been established, with the intention of allowing the wider community to support the maintenance of the church building a grade 1 listed building, dating from the 12th century, which is a major asset in the village. Any funds donated to the Friends of the Church can only be used for the maintenance and improvement of the fabric of the church building. The day to day running costs are met by those who attend services or make separate donations. You can help the church by: a) Making one off donations. Cheques made payable to The Friends of Holy Trinity Church, Takeley. b) A regular standing order. c) Signing a Gift Aid form if you are a tax payer. The church is able to increase your donation by reclaiming tax paid on the amount given. d) Making a new will and including a bequest to The Friends of Holy Trinity Church, Takeley. For enquiries, or to make donations, please contact the Honorary Treasurer, Mrs Helen Gaby, 31 Longcroft, Takeley telephone 01279 871784. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gift Aid Declaration: I, (forename) (surname) Address Would like the Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity Church, Takeley to treat all donations I make as Gift Aid donations. Signed Date