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PLEASE NOTE: THE NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WILL NOW BE ON MONDAY JULY 8th 2024 AT 6.30 IN THE DUCHY BARN.
The Chairman of Dedham Parish Council presented the Annual report for 2023 at the Annual Parish Assembly on Monday May 13th. You can read a copy of the report here.
DEDHAM PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2023.
POLICE CONTACT NUMBER
0773537924 is the number to ring if you see disturbances or anti-social behaviour.
LETTER FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL ABOUT SWIMMING IN THE RIVER/ENVIRONMENT AGENCY NAVIGATION NOTICE
THE DANGERS OF SWIMMING IN THE RIVER AT DEDHAM.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY NAVIGATION ADVISORY NOTICE.
ELECTIONS THURSDAY MAY 2ND.
Parish Election of Councillor for Dedham
The following were elected to Dedham Parish Council at the above election.
Charles Douglas Bourn, Lucy Goodall, Paul Harrison, Helen Elizabeth Main, Christopher Martlew, Andrew Neil McLaughlin, Steve Mole, Gillian Irene Neville and Charlotte Sneddon.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE POST OFFICE
The opening times at the Dedham Mobile Service will be changing.
Dedham Mobile Service at the Royal Square, Dedham Colchester. CO7 6AD. New opening hours are Monday 13:30 - 15:30 and Tuesday 09:00 - 11:00. The change was effective as from: Monday 25 March 2024
NATIONAL GRID NORWICH TO TILBURY Statutory consultation 10th April to 18th June 2024.
The statutory consultation for the Norwich to Tilbury pylons and undergrounding project commenced on 10th April (2024) with a deadline for responses of 18th June 2024. Throughout the consultation NG are holding a series of face-to-face events. Information about the proposals will be on display, including the interactive map, as well as copies of maps and technical documents.
LINKS.
National Grid Norwich to Tilbury Interactive Map (Select the Layers option to see all the detail)
National Grid Norwich to Tilbury Project.
Dedham area map of projected route
Ardleigh area map of projected route
Norwich to Tilbury - Project Background Document
Norwich to Tilbury - Section C and D Babergh, Tendring & Colchester
40 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.
40 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT - PARISH COUNCIL LEAFLET
DEDHAM NOTES - FACEBOOK PAGE
Dedham Parish Council are sponsoring a community noticeboard on Facebook to provide up to date information for residents.
ACCESS THE DEDHAM NOTES FACEBOOK PAGE
ROYAL SQUARE CONSULTATION
ACCESS THE ROYAL SQUARE CONSULTATION PAGE.
ESSEX PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION - 2023 AWARDS.
Dedham Parish Council received four Awards at the Awards ceremony which was held at Springfield Cricket Club in Chelmsford on Thursday 19 October 2023. The children’s play area won the Gerald Snook Award for Children’s playgrounds, the playing field received a Gold Award, the Cricket pitch, a Silver Award and the Football pitch, a Silver Award. Click on the link to see a copy of the award. Congratulations to all those who look after this area.
RECYCLING COLLECTIONS.
RECYCLING AND WASTE COLLECTION CALENDAR - DECEMBER 2023 TO JUNE 2024.
GARDEN WASTE SUBSCIPTION SERVICE
Colchester City Council will be charging for garden waste collection in 2024. This charge has been introduced for the following reasons: To charge only those residents that wish to use the service. To generate income that can be used to offset some cost increases to deliver essential frontline services. The garden waste collection will be an ‘opt in’ service. Residents that want to use it will need to subscribe and pay. The subscription will be an additional payment and is not part of your council tax. There will be a one off £35 joining fee per bin and a £55 annual service fee per bin (your subscription allows up to 4 bins)
ACCESS THE GARDEN WASTE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE WEB PAGE.
BUS TIMETABLES AS FROM 30TH OCTOBER 2023.
81 81A - Colchester to Dedham from 30th October 2023
80 80A - Colchester to Boxted from 30th October 2023
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Reporting Traffic Issues & Crime.
Contact the Parish Council.
Dedham Parish Council.
Parish Council Documents.
Parish Council Finance.
Colchester Planning Portal. (Search CO7 6)
Dedham Traffic Issues.
Dedham Parish Magazine - July/August 2024
Dedham Village.
Walks & Tourist Informtion.
Book a Recycling Centre visit.
Garden Waste Subscription Service.
Colchester City Council.
Essex County Council.
Neighbouring Councils.
SUSTAINABLE VISITING.
Planning your visit and travel.
- Before you leave home, plan your visit in advance and work out where you will park if you are driving and what public facilities such as toilets, baby changing, and electric vehicle charge points are available.
- When parking, please use designated car parks and do not block entrances or roads so that emergency services and farm vehicles can access rural areas.
- Wherever possible, please try to use public transport, walk, or cycle.
Staying safe.
- Please check weather forecasts before you leave home and make sure you are prepared for the elements. In an emergency, please call 999.
- Thinking of taking your canoe or paddleboard on the river Stour? Please note a license is required to use the river. All craft must be registered to take to the water on any part of England's canals, rivers, and navigations. Register your craft at www.riverstourtrust.org.
- Only swim, paddleboard, or kayak in open water if you are a competent swimmer. Let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.
- Find out more water-based safety advice at www.rnli.org.
Respect people and place.
- Pick up litter and take it home with you or deposit into the nearest bin.
- Ensure you don't harm, destroy, or remove any wildlife, trees, plants and rocks as they all form part of the local ecosystem.
- Do not light fires or BBQs, especially during summer months, as these can cause wildfires.
Stick to marked paths.
- Nesting birds and other wildlife can be disturbed if you get too close. Please stick to marked paths.
- Leave any gates you come across on your travels as you found them..
- Do not cycle on footpaths.
- Put your dog on a lead when around crops, livestock, and wild animals.
- Pick up dog poo and take it home with you or deposit in the nearest dog bin.
Contact Information
Parish Clerk
Grahame Walkingshaw
80 Chapel Road,
West Bergholt,
Essex, CO6 3HL
Telephone: 01206 240 772
Last updated - 12/12/2023.
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