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Newsletter Herongate and Ingrave Issue 25 Join the Carol Singing to Welcome in Christmas 2018 Mulled Wine Mince Pies Come along and enjoy Lighting up the Sweets Christmas Tree on 1st December at 6pm on the Cricket Green 1 www.herongateandingravepc.org.uk CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Since our last newsletter we experienced a long sunny with the Parish Council’s attempts to mediate. The only summer, something we have not seen for many years. way forward to reopen the Post Office is for a local We now move into the winter period and let’s hope it is business to offer to accommodate it. not another Beast from the East. Fortunately, neither CRIME hot nor cold weather has prevented members of the The Parish Council are aware there is a drug problem Parish Council being active around the villages. within the villages and we are working closely with all PLANNING agencies to put a stop to this criminality. If you witness During the past few months planning has been a any suspicious activity please ring 101 or genuine concern to many residents. A recent leaflet Crimestoppers with the information (see page 11). It drop to all households provided information regarding a could be useful if vehicle registration numbers are planning application to build thirty houses at the South noted and the information passed on. Essex Golf Club, previously on the site of the South MEMORIAL Essex Bowls Club. This application had already been The Parish Council, residents and St Andrews opposed by the Parish Council and subsequently further congregation laid a wreath at the war memorial, of to refused by the members of Brentwood Borough Council. mark Remembrance Day 2018 and the ending of WW1 The decision has now gone to appeal and will be heard a century ago. Also a wreath was laid in St Nicholas sometime during the early part of 2019. However the Church. developer has also submitted a further duplicate application for the same development, albeit COMMUNITY PROJECTS addressing some of the objections, this was heard in On a lighter note the Parish Council have finally been November and the decision was not known at the time able to install a noticeboard in Herongate Tye. It has of going to print. If you wish to see the outcome please taken a year to find a suitable spot and we thank Mr & go to http://www.brentwood.gov.uk/. However the Mrs Palmer for allowing us to place this outside their result has been publicised on both the Parish Council property. and Facebook websites. A Community Volunteering project saw some residents Another controversial planning application concerned a and Parish Councillors, members of St Andrews large extension to Heron Ct Care Home in Heron Chase. Methodist Church and Ford staff, join together to work This too was opposed by the Parish Council and in the new Community Garden and around the subsequently rejected by Brentwood Borough Council. neighbourhood. For two very pleasant days in October, We wait to hear if there is a further application or volunteers from Fords Motor Company, Warley provided appeal. us with not only fun, but loads of hard labour by painting, digging and repairing garden furniture, helping During November information regarding the Local with Speedwatch and planted 1400 spring bulbs along Development Plan (LDP) was opened for consultation. grass verges. They have promised to return next year Brentwood Borough held an extraordinary public meeting at the Brentwood Centre on 8th November. The and we look forward to having them back. Members voted and agreed to facilitate the public The annual Bonfire and Firework display faltered due to consultation. This is now your opportunity to make a drop in volunteers to steward the event. Fortunately, comments and objections to the proposals. The our great community rallied round and, following an consultation will last for 8 weeks from 8/11/18. See appeal, enough people stepped in to save the day! It is Page 3 for further information regarding the designated very satisfying to know that in a moment of crisis we sites and links to the Borough’s LDP consultation can all pull together. pages. See also a link to the webcast should you wish to FAREWELL review the meeting. Although it appears the building of The Parish Council said farewell to Cllr. Mark Kelly, who over 7000 homes in the borough may not be within our recently resigned from the Parish Council. Mark has village boundaries, there will be undoubtedly a knock been a credit to the Council using his skills of diligence on effect regarding traffic flow, over-subscribed doctors’ and patience to deal with some difficult issues during surgeries and necessary expansion of local schools. his time as a Councillor. We wish him and his family all The Parish Council will continue to work keenly with the best for the future. both our residents and the Planning department at *The vacancy advert for a replacement councillor is on Brentwood Borough Council. It will also endeavour to page 4. keep residents as informed as it can by monthly As always the Parish Council members will continue to meetings, website, newsletter, notice boards and act in the best interest of all residents and where Facebook - and if necessary by leaflet drops. possible endeavour to resolve issues that are brought POST OFFICE to our attention. Sadly, we learnt in October that the village Post Office is Cllr. Chair. H&I PC Alan Kingsford now officially closed. This is a big loss to all of us. The ***The next Parish Council Meeting is Wed 28/11 at closure is due to a contractual dispute between 7pm St Andrews Church Hall. landlord and tenant, which could not be resolved even 2 www.herongateandingravepc.org.uk Local Development Plan Site Allocations WEBSITE LINKS FOR PLANNING AND LDP: http://www.brentwood.gov.uk/ http://www.brentwood.gov.uk/index.php?cid=694 https://brentwood.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=274&MId=2064 3 www.herongateandingravepc.org.uk Herongate & Ingrave Parish Council Wish You All A Very Happy Christmas and A Prosperous New VACANCY Year. PARISH COUNCILLOR WANTED Over the Christmas period, should you need to A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Councillor for use the following services, here are the contact Herongate and Ingrave Parish Council. Interested? details. If you could spare one evening a month for council EMERGENCY NUMBERS. meetings, and a few hours to carry out a variety of 999 – POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE - EMERGENCY projects that help to support the two villages, then 101 – POLICE NON-EMERGENCY now is the time to apply for the post. 111 – MEDICAL NON-EMERGENCY 105 – ELECTRICAL POWER CUT. To qualify the person must be a British subject, aged 0800 111 999 – GAS SUPPLY PROBLEMS over 18 years and an elector. She, or He, must reside CHRISTMAS DAY OPENING – LOCAL SHOPS or live within 3 miles of Herongate and Ingrave Parish For last minute shopping and petrol please note our boundary, or occupy as owner or tenant any land or two local stores are open as listed below. premises therein, or have their principle or only place PREMIER VILLAGE STORE – 9am-9pm of work there. Also, they must not have been BP GARAGE/ M&S SHOP – 6am-11pm disqualified from holding office as a Councillor. Cllr. & Chair Alan Kingsford. For more information contact the Parish Clerk, Mrs Stephanie Robinson preferably via email: [email protected] or by telephone on 07512 078975 House Parties, Christenings, Funerals, Weddings, Birthday BRENTWOOD PLANNING WEBSITE ADDRESS Celebrations, Anniversaries TO VIEW PLANS GO TO: No function too small or large. Call for information or http://www.brentwood.gov.uk/index.php? www.bonnecuisine.co.uk cid=47 4 www.herongateandingravepc.org.uk The newsletter is also published in colour on the Parish Council website Although published by Herongate and Ingrave Village Appraisal Group on behalf of the Parish Council, the Village Newsletter is totally unbiased. We are unable to guarantee that the contents are accurate; please check where possible with organisers of events. We are unable to take responsibility for the services and goods offered by our sponsoring advertisers. There are usually (though not guaranteed) 3 editions published each year being, February, May and November. If you would like an article included please contact me on email: [email protected] - or 01277 810075. We welcome any news items about forthcoming events in the villages, comments on issues that affect residents, or articles that you feel would be of interest to us all. If you would like to advertise your business, or sponsor the newsletter, do contact us to arrange a quote. The newsletter is also published in colour on the Parish Council website: www.herongateandingravepc.org.uk Helen Kingsford - Editor INGRAVE PLAYGROUP Ofsted registered childcare especially for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Positive learning experiences through play in a safe, secure, stimulating and caring environment. Free funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Proprietor: Stephanie Collins. BA Hons, EYP St. Nicholas Church Hall, School Lane, Ingrave. CM13 3RB Contact: 07768 860481 or 07986 803489 [email protected] 5 www.herongateandingravepc.org.uk Cllr. Cat Tierney My First 6 months as a Borough Councillor within our villages. For those of you who will form the basis of consultation. Its contents are don’t know me I am Cat being tabled at a future council meeting in the first Tierney and I was elected instance. Once this has taken place both myself and back in May to represent Cllr Murphy will meet with said officers and gain a you all as one of your much more comprehensive understanding regarding Councillors within the next steps.