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Neighbourhood Action Panel meetings to be held in collaboration with the Village Council - September 2010
Following an approach from the Burstead Team - Essex Police, the Village Council recently approved a 3 month trial collaboration. From 1 September 'NAP' meetings, to comprise of an update on current matters by a member of the police team will take place during the adjournment for members of the public at the monthly meetings of the Village Council.
PC Barrie Curtis will be attending this evening and local residents are most welcome to come along.
The Parish Paths Partnership (P3) update - July 2010
The Parish Paths Partnership (known as P3) helps to maintain and improve local footpaths, bridleways and byways. It is supported by Essex County Council who provide full training, resources and equipment. Within the Parish there are quite a number of rural footpaths the most northerly being within Mill Meadows. To the south east a number of paths extend behind Noak Hill Road and Great Burstead towards and across the countryside to Barleylands. It is then possible to link up to paths and bridleways that extend across the countryside north west of Cray’s Hill across towards Ramsden Bellhouse and return to Outwood Common Road or the vicinity of St. Peter’s School in Coxes Farm Road.
A number of volunteers came forward following articles which were published in 'The Mole' in 2009 and a number of projects in collaboration with officers from Essex County Council team. The work involved the installation of way mark posts at a number of locations on footpaths in the vicinity of Great Burstead accross to Barleylands and the River Crouch in the south of the Parish plus the renewal of a footbridge in the south of the parish. Further works are planned for this year.
Our previous footpath officer did an excellant job of surveying the network of public rights of way within the parish and leading our volunteer team but unfortunately has had to step down.
We therefore have a vacancy and we'd like to hear from volunteers who would like to take on the role.
We are always pleased to hear from others who are interested in asisting with projects like installing gates, replacing small bridges and generally improving these public rights of way. In return, you’ll make new friends, have the opportunity to work outdoors, be physically active and improve your local environment. Please contact the clerk for further information, telephone 01277 652057 or email kimbarford@tiscali.co.uk. Alternatively you can contact the Parish Paths Partnership team at Essex County Council during office hours, telephone 01245 437649 or access the website at www.essexcc.gov.uk/prow.