Footpaths & Allotments

Three plots have been given up since the last report and will be given out as soon as possible.   There are currently 17 people on the waiting list.

Some way markers are being resited/replaced. This is an ongoing process. We have given out one plot this week to a new holder and have had another plot given up.  An inspection was carried out on 9th July and letters are in the process of going out to some allotment...

We have had two plots given up, one has already been re-allocated and we are awaiting an appointment for the next one.   The Allotment Association has asked if we could put up a sign to remind allotment holders to drive slowly on site and to lock the gate if they are...

Allotments (Councillor Steady) An allotment inspection took place on 1st April which resulted in 12 warning letters being sent out along with credit control letters for anyone who hasn’t yet paid their account.  We have had one termination and have offered the plot...

Since the last update on allotments, we had an inspection and letters went out on 14th May, giving 9 people 4 weeks’ notice to improve.  I have now sent four termination letters to those who have not responded, these plots will immediately be re-allocated now.   Two...

Allotments (Councillor Steady Following on from the Allotment Society AGM on the 17th April the following initiatives are being progressed:- Weekly inspections are being completed by our Grounds Manager, the bore hole is being serviced, cost of a composting toilet are...

Allotments (Councillor Steady We have one plot available to give out, and a large majority of people have now paid their allotment fees. There is currently 12 people on the waiting list.

Allotments (Councillor Steady We only have two plots left to give out, and a large majority of people have now paid their allotment fees.

Footpaths and Allotments (Councillor Steady) There are three plots to be given out, and the annual rent demands are being sent out.

Footpaths and Allotments (Councillor Steady) Footpaths & Open Spaces The issue of the fence/gate being erected alongside footpath 10, blocking access to residents, is ongoing.   Allotments An inspection took place on 12th January, 7 plots have been given up and...

Footpaths & Open Spaces After representation made by a member of the public, discussions have taken place with Hopkins Homes.  Essex County Council are sending out an inspector in the next 28 days to assess the boundaries.   Allotments An inspection of the...

Footpaths & Open Spaces After representation made by a member of the public, discussions have taken place with Hopkins Homes concerning the boundary of their site and also footpath 10 (from the United Reformed Church through to Gravel Field).   Please see below...

Footpaths & Open Spaces Particular problems with footpaths at the moment with them being overgrown.  Although this is the responsibility of Essex County Council, I believe that we as a Town council will have to come up with a maintenance programme, which could...

Footpaths & Open Spaces In the process of walking the footpaths to explore the possibility of supplying hides and rest areas.   Allotments Offers have been sent to 4 new people regarding plots and they should be filled this week. An inspection of certain...

Footpaths & Open Spaces In the process of walking the footpaths to explore the possibility of supplying hides and rest areas. Allotments All the allotment invoices have been sent out and the majority of holders have paid.  There are currently three plots to give...

Footpaths & Open Spaces In the process of walking the footpaths to explore the possibility of supplying hides and rest areas. Allotments All the allotment invoices have been sent out and the majority of holders have paid.  There are currently three plots to give...

Footpaths & Open Spaces In the process of walking the footpaths to explore the possibility of supplying hides and rest areas. Allotments There are now 13 people on the current waiting list.  Since the last report one person has been offered an allotment.

Footpaths & Open Spaces   Met with Roy Read of Natural England for an update on the Coastal Footpath. He has had various meetings with land owners, and progress appears to being made in what is quite a complex operation.   Had a discussion with a...

Footpaths & Open Spaces Due to the high volumes of rain experienced recently, footpaths around the town have become overgrown. The permissive path which was given by Brett Aggregates, which runs through the long plantation at Moverons, has been cleared after we...

Footpaths & Open Spaces Roy Read from Natural England had requested a meeting to discuss the coastal footpath, where the town council owns the land. Date and time to be arranged. Allotments There are currently 21 people on the waiting list, 13 are current, 8 of...

Footpaths & Open Spaces Report from Footpath meeting held on 18th March 2016:- “A Footpath Meeting was held on Friday 18th March 2016, led by Councillor Graham Steady, Terry Hamilton, the Council’s Grounds Manager, and Roy Read from Natural England Councillor...

Footpaths A meeting is being held on Friday 18th March at 7pm at the Parish Hall regarding footpaths in the town. Mr Roy Read of Natural England will also be in attendance, to answer questions on the proposed coastal footpath around the UK. Allotments There are 16...

Footpaths & Open Spaces We had the following response from Essex County Council on its grass cutting programme: The grass cutting for road side verges is usually done twice a year and takes place during the late spring and late summer months. The 1st cut is...