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News Archive 2007
This page contains news items previously published on the Kelvedon Parish Council web site front page during 2007.
12 December 2007
New dates for the Police and Community Mobile Office
Provided jointly
by Braintree District Council and Essex Police, the Office can answer questions on district
council matters (housing, refuse collection, road sweeping, etc.) and police
matters. More information.
31 October 2007
Footpath number 30 is permanently diverted
Kelvedon footpath 30 that leaves the exit slip road towards the A12 in the
direction of Witham at the south-western end of the village, toward Kelvedon
Road at Great Braxted, has been permanently diverted. An alternative route in
the immediate vicinity has replaced the former route of the path.
More information.
29 October 2007
House calls by recycling advisors
Representatives from a national waste education charity will be visiting homes
on behalf of the District Council to advice on waste recycling. Be sure you
know how to identify the authorised visitors and protect yourself from bogus
callers. More information.
7 October 2007
Volunteers are sought to serve on forums aimed at improving the delivery
of local NHS services
Are you interested in the quality of local NHS provision? Have you got
experience or a view to offer? Would you like to contribute? The Commission for
Patient and Public Involvement in Health is offering an opportunity for public
volunteers to serve on forums in this area.
More information.
5 October 2007
Recycling and refuse collection calendar
You are invited to contact Braintree District Council if you have not received
your copy of this new recycling and refuse collection calendar by 5 October.
More information.
4 October 2007
Willow ‘haircut’
On Sundays 23 and 30 of September, the Millennium Willow Walk and Dome on
Brockwell Meadows was cut back and restored by volunteers.
More information.
28
September 2007
Additional volunteers sought to help with Christmas illuminations
Every year during Christmas period, and with the support of residents and
businesses, the Parish Council ensures the village is brightened up by the
installation of seasonal illuminations. Additional volunteers are sought to
help with their installation. No experience is necessary.
More information.
24 September 2007
New councillor appointed
Mr Henry (Robert) Siggers has been appointed a parish councillor to fill the
existing vacancy. More information.
11 September 2007
Extraordinary Parish Council meeting called
An extraordinary meeting of the parish council has been called for Tuesday 25
September at 7.30pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.
More information.
13 August 2007
Kelvedon is awarded a Merit in the Best Kept Village competition
The Parish Council is proud to announce that Kelvedon has been awarded a Merit
in the "Best Kept Village of the Year" competition.
More information.
1 August 2007
The Hard Play area has been upgraded and is now open
At considerable expense, the hard play area on the playing field has now
reopened, following extensive refurbishment and with new games courts markings.
More information.
14 July 2007
More photographs on the web site
Have a look at our new photo gallery in the Local History section.
More information.
5 July 2007
No council meeting in August
The council confirms, as previously indicated, there will not be a regular
monthly council meeting in August unless urgent business requires this.
Details of other meetings.
29 June 2007
Appeal for volunteers to help monitor local health services
The organisation responsible for monitoring Mid Essex Primary Care Trust
provided health services is appealing through parish councils for more
volunteers. More information.
20 May 2007
Publication and delivery of the ‘Two Villages Guide’
The new edition of the Two Villages Guide has recently been published by the Two
Villages Voluntary Association. Arrangements are being made to deliver a copy to
every household in Kelvedon. More
information.
16 May 2007
Mrs Jill Hinds, Parish Council Clerk, receives her MBE at Buckingham
Palace
Mrs Jill Hinds, Clerk to the Parish Council, has today been to Buckingham
Palace, where she was presented with her award by the Queen.
More information.
7 May
2007
Kelvedon
Emergency Plan consultation – update
The
formal period for consultation in respect of construction of the parish
Emergency Plan has now expired. A Plan of this type must be dynamic in nature
therefore additional public suggestions are welcome at any time. All public comments received will be used to inform the forthcoming development
and finalisation of this important document.
1 May
2007
Date of Parish Council meeting for May altered
The
monthly Parish Council meeting previously advertised as due to be held on
Tuesday 1 May in line with the usual ‘first Tuesday of the month’ policy has
been moved ahead one week so that it can take place immediately after the
forthcoming election day. The May meeting will now take place on Tuesday 8 May
2007, commencing at 7.45pm. More information.
2 March 2007
Road works / road closure – advance notice
The main road between
Feering and Tiptree (B1023) will be subject to extensive road works and will be
closed to through traffic for a period of approximately 8 weeks, beginning the
week commencing Monday 2 April 2007. More information.
24 February 2007
Could you be a Parish Councillor?
Incumbent parish councillors come to the end of their term of office this May.
Have you ever thought about offering yourself for election to serve your local
community as a councillor? Would you like to find out more?
More information.
22 February 2007
Speedwatch – appeal for volunteers
The Parish Council is appealing for expressions of interest from people who may
wish to help monitor and enforce speed limits in the village.
More information.
21 February 2007
Purchase of land for new community facilities
The Parish Council is very pleased to announce the purchase of land in the
village centre that will be used for new community facilities.
More information.
19 February 2007
Annual Parish Assembly date announced
The annual Parish Assembly will be held in The Institute, High Street, Kelvedon,
on Thursday 26 April 2007, commencing at 7.45pm. All residents are invited.
More information.
14 February 2007
Extraordinary Parish Council meeting called
An extraordinary meeting of the parish council has been called for Monday 19
February at 8.00pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.
More information.
6 February 2007
Consultation - local emergency plan
The parish council is drawing up an emergency plan. You are invited to
contribute to the debate by submitting your views (closing date 31 March 2007).
More information.
31 December 2006
Jill Hinds, Parish Clerk, awarded MBE in 2007 Queen’s New Years Honours
Kelvedon Parish Council is delighted to note the award of Member of the
Order of the British Empire to Mrs Jill Hinds, Clerk to the Parish Council, in
recognition of her services to the community of Kelvedon.
20 December 2006
Logo design competition
Have you got what it takes? Do you know someone who has? We challenge you to design a
Kelvedon Parish Council logo (closing date 28 February 2007).
More information.