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Churches and other Places of Worship![]()
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There are three church buildings within the village of West Bergholt. Only one, however, is still a functioning place of worship today, that being St Mary the Virgin Church of England Church. The Methodist community & their hall, remain active in the village but the ~ westbergholt.org/village-life/churches/
Churches and other Places of Worship | West Bergholt
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West Bergholt has 3 Church buildings; St Mary's Old & New, and the Methodist Chapel which is no longer in use.
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Members of the public & press are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings but please contact the Parish Clerk on [email protected] in advance of the meeting if you have a question you wish to raise with the Council.![]()
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Official ~ westbergholt.org/parish-council/meetings/parish-council-agenda/
Parish Council Agenda | West Bergholt
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The Parish Council Agenda is now maintained in electronic form. This page shows either a working draft copy, an Official or a Lapsed agenda
The Parish Council meet tomorrow evening at 7:30, find out what they will be discussing at bit.ly/WBPCAgenda
Parish Council Agenda | West Bergholt
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The Parish Council Agenda is now maintained in electronic form. This page shows either a working draft copy, an Official or a Lapsed agenda
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Notes & Decisions of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting![]()
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Held on Wed 21st July 2021 at 7.30pm in the Orpen Memorial Hall, Lexden Rd![]()
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Planning Committee Members:Bob Tyrrell (Chairman), Brian Butcher (Vice chairman), Andrew Savage, Norma SmithNext meeting: Wed 18th August 2021 at 7.30pm, Orpen HallApologies: Ex officio member Chris Stevenson Members ~ westbergholt.org/parish-council/meetings/minutes/planning-development-committee-21st-july-2021/
Planning & Development Committee - 21st July 2021 | West Bergholt
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The Planning committee, on 21st July 2021, discussed barns near the Hall at length and 5 other applications, supporting 4 & commenting on 2.
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This hopefully temporary page will be updated periodically as new COVID-19 related information is provided to the Parish Council. The most recent will be at the top. Local news related to COVID-19 is summarised below as well and other useful links below that.![]()
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Community Response Document v23Covers advice ~ westbergholt.org/parish-council/covid-19/
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This temporary resource page will include COVID-19 updates from Essex County Council and other news & material deemed to be of use/interest by the PC.
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Environment & Highways – 8th July 2021![]()
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The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th July 2021 with topics including:![]()
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Handymen activities including encouragement of wildlife on the Heath,Village ponds now full,Replacing trees at Orpen Hall,Allotments, andWildlife sanctuaries.![]()
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Committee Meeting held on Thursday 8th July ~ westbergholt.org/environment-highways-8th-july-2021/
Environment & Highways – 8th July 2021 | West Bergholt
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The Environment & Highways met on 8th July 2021 & discussed the cherry trees at Orpen Hall, wildlife sanctuaries, ponds and other matters.
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The Margery Allingham Walk![]()
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The Margery Allingham Walk is one of 3 walks in the first booklet produced by the River Colne Countryside Project (prior to 2013). Produced in association with local people & groups, this self-guided walk was originally marked out with way markers like those below. The River Colne Countryside ~ westbergholt.org/village-life/walks-bridleways/margery-allingham-walk/
Margery Allingham Walk | West Bergholt
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The Margery Allingham Walk The Margery Allingham Walk is one of 3 walks in the first booklet produced by the River Colne Countryside Project (prior to 2013). Produced in association with local peopl...
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The Miller's Drift Walk![]()
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The Miller's Drift Walk is one of 3 walks in the first booklet produced by the River Colne Countryside Project (prior to 2013). Produced in association with local people & groups, this self-guided walk was originally marked out with way markers like those below. The River Colne Countryside ~ westbergholt.org/village-life/walks-bridleways/millers-drift-walk/
Miller's Drift Walk | West Bergholt
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The Miller's Drift Walk is one of 3 walks in the first booklet produced by the River Colne Countryside Project (prior to 2013).
The Planning Committee are meeting tomorrow evening to discuss 4 applications, one each in Armoury Road, Hall Road, Chapel Road & Whitehouse Lane. See the agenda at bit.ly/wbpcplanning
Planning Agenda | West Bergholt
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All you need to know about local planning applications in one place. Date & venue next meeting, applications pending and decisions/appeals.
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The Village Fete returns on Saturday 24th July![]()
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Barney Beagle looks forward to seeing you there!![]()
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Last year we had to cancel the Annual Fete due to COVID-19, but this year we cautiously open back up again after lockdowns. Taking place on Saturday 24th July between 12 - 4 pm, the ~ westbergholt.org/return-of-the-fete/
Return of the Fete | West Bergholt
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Following its cancellation last year the Village Fete returns this year with an all outdoor programme of events & activities.