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Boreham Neighbourhood Plan
Please find below the link to view the Neighbourhood Plan which was formally adopted on 3rd August 2026
https://boreham-np.org.uk/links/
Boreham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
Boreham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – Boreham Parish Council
Essex Safer Speeds Strategy – Consultation
New strategy aims to help eliminate road deaths in Essex
Residents are being invited to help shape a new strategy which aims to eliminate road deaths and make Essex a safer place for everyone.
In 2025, 60 people lost their lives on the county’s roads – the highest number since 2016. Almost half of the deaths were related to speed.
Essex County Council has now launched a public consultation on the new draft Essex Safer Speeds Strategy.
The strategy has been developed with the Safer Essex Roads Partnership, including Essex Police. It will help introduce safer speeds across Essex, with recommended speed limits decided based on how different streets are used.
The strategy is designed to be flexible and there will not be a blanket approach. Speed limits will instead be decided on a case-by-case basis, where there is demand for change by local communities.
Find out more and have your say before the consultation closes on Sunday 26 April 2026.
For more information about the strategy and to take part in the consultation, please visit: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/essex-highways/essex-safer-speeds-strategy
The unveiling of the newly renamed sign
On Thursday 11th May 2023, the Mayor of Chelmsford Cllr. Sue Dobson unveiled the newly renamed sign ‘The John Galley Memorial Ground’ in Boreham.
The Recreation Ground was renamed by Boreham Parish Council in tribute to the late Mayor John Galley, who sadly passed away in October 2022 after a period of illness. John Galley was regarded with huge fondness in Boreham, where he served as a Parish Councillor for more than 30 years and was first elected to represent the area as a Borough Councillor back in 2000.
The unveiling event was attended by John’s wife, Jackie, and his son and daughter.
Boreham Heritage Map and self guided tour now available
We are pleased to announce that the Boreham Heritage Map and self guided tour is now available to download. The heritage trail highlights some locations of interest in Boreham
Click on the thumbnail below to download a copy of the map…
A12 Widening -December 2021 Update
A12 Widening -December 2021 Update
National Highways have published (November 2021) supplementary proposals for the A12 widening which contains their response to the earlier Public Consultation of June 2021. Comments must be received before mid-night, next Sunday the 19th of December. Given the timing, the practical way to view the proposals now, is on-line at: www.nationalhighways.co.uk/A12
Regrettably, our responses to the earlier consultation exercise have been rejected other than a proposed new speed limit for Main Road / B1137; we assume “new” means “reduced”.
The strategic aim of A12 widening is to take “long distance traffic off the local roads and put it back on the A12 where it belongs”. We totally support this aim. However, National Highways have not explained how achieving this aim results in estimated, massive increases in traffic for Boreham:
The am peak traffic on Main Road is estimated to increase by 34% but this is now shown as with a the qualification of “Main Road, west of Boreham”. An explanation for the introduction of this qualification would have been useful.
National Highways’ did not publish that the June 2021 proposals would increase am peak traffic on Plantation Road by 50%. No data is available for November proposals.
Our response to the November proposals will:
Welcome the new speed limits, assuming these are reductions.
State keeping Junction 20a open would certainly reduce the huge increases in traffic in Boreham.
State the traffic increases are totally unacceptable.
Only someone who has never turned into or from Plantation Road could propose a scheme that increases Main Road traffic by 34% and Plantation Road by 50%. Neither can they have envisaged the impact on Church Road when Plantation Road is jammed.
Record that once again, neither drop-in events nor explanatory booklets have been provided in Boreham. By contrast drop-in events have been held in Hatfield Peverel, Messing and Witham; Booklets are available from such diverse locations as Hatfield Peverel library, The Old Crown in Messing, Oak Stores in Rivenhall and St Mary’s Church in Easthorpe. It is easy to communicate good news. Bad news, as is the case for Boreham, seems to be difficult to communicate. Accordingly, we will request National Highways to organise a public meeting in Boreham and invite our elected representatives, from Parish Councillor to Member of Parliament. Given their estimated impact upon Boreham, frankly, it’s the least they should do.
We ask that you support our objections and reiterate your own concerns – no later than Sunday 19th December 2021 – by responding using one of the following methods:
On-line via the Response Form at nationalhighways.co.uk/A12 https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/he/a12chelmsford-to-a120-widening-consultation-nov21/consultation/intro/
E-mail – A12chelmsfordA120wide@highwaysengland.co.uk.
Write to FREEPOST A12 WIDENING
Community Governance Review
“Please find below a further update in relation to the Community Governance Review.
The proposed draft recommendations were approved by Full Council on 22nd September for further consultation. The further consultation period is open until Tuesday 30th November 2021 and responses can be provided through the Council’s website in the community governance review area or using the link below:-
https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/cgr
Of course, the draft recommendations are not final decisions and the Council welcomes and encourages as many residents, interested parties and public bodies as possible to provide their views and feedback through the consultation process.
The website has details of all draft recommendations and online forms by area. Each online form is tailored to the draft recommendations for each particular area. However, all the website forms also have a final question where anyone who wishes to respond to draft recommendations in further areas can provide details rather than completing a further separate form. They will simply need to specify the area to which their comments relate.
It would be helpful if every parish/town council or parish meeting provides its formal view in relation to the draft recommendations through the consultation process. Whilst we recognise this will not always be the case, it would be helpful to do so even if this is to confirm that a parish agrees with the draft recommendation. Individual councillors (as well as residents and other organisations) can also provide their views if they wish.
We will shortly be providing bespoke leaflets or letters to households in particular areas where more substantial changes are being consulted upon (for example where changes to the parish boundary are proposed). Whilst not all households will receive a leaflet or letter they will be able to respond through the website in any event.
Whilst some responses will be fairly simple to complete we know this will not always be the case. Should you wish to respond in relation to boundary or other more complicated proposals it would be helpful if you provide as much detail as possible, including a map where necessary. If this is the case for your parish response please feel free to email Electoral.Register@chelmsford.gov.uk with any maps or supplementary detail (making it clear if this links with an online response already provided). All consultation responses through the website or otherwise must be received on or before 30th November 2021 if those representations are to be considered in the review.
Next stages of the review are also set out on the website. This includes reporting to the Governance Committee which is scheduled to meet on 2/2/22 to consider final review recommendations and Full Council on 23/2/22 when a final decision will be made. All parishes are provided with agendas for these meetings and this will include publication of any consultation responses.
One Boreham – Help is available
One Boreham is a collaboration between Boreham Parish Council, St. Andrews Church and Boreham Primary school. It is for Boreham residents and aims to put volunteers who are able to assist in touch with those who need extra help.
Copies of the leaflet will be posted to all Boreham residents shortly.
Volunteer Offers of Help
Volunteer Help
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Parish Council appreciate that there are members of the community who will need some additional help, particularly those in the most vulnerable groups that the Government have recommended introducing social distancing measures to reduce social interaction between people.
These include people aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions)
And those under 70 with an underlying health condition set out on the Government website (ie anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds) and those who are pregnant.
We have had a number of volunteers who have kindly come forward and offered to help.
Below is a list of the volunteers, contact numbers and their location in Boreham. If you are vulnerable and need help with shopping etc you can contact your local volunteers direct.
Please note, we have not carried out any checks on the volunteers although some have informed us that they are DBS checked. You should bear this in mind before contacting anyone and make sure that you ask for identification. Unless the volunteer is known to you do not hand over any money until after the goods have been delivered to you and ask for a receipt. Volunteers will not come into your home.
The latest version of this list will be available at the Boreham Parish Council website www.borehamparishcouncil.co.uk or the Facebook page.
Name Location Contact Number
N Long Hulton Close 07906 052401
Fran and Tim Luke Plantation Rd (Church Rd end) 07785750294 / 01245 460405
Sophie Plantation Rd 07989 599462
Corinna Donn Orchard Way 07771 868860
Sarah Goodwin Church road (next to queens head) 07540 993448
Christine Baynes-King Butterfield Rd 07747 613416
Kathryn Metcalf Butterfield Rd 01245 467090 / 07958 943509
Liz Riding Butterfield Rd 01245 467455 / 07940 328816
Debbie Davidson Butterfield Rd 07843 526513
Jeanette Hooper The Willows 07775 965081
Charlotte Garnham Fitzwalter Rd 07849 155329
Nina Marston Fitzwalter Rd 07590 753798
Anthony Leach Claypits Rd 01245 468541
Sandra Reeve St Andrews Rd 07484 380286
Marion Freeman Falkland Close 07449 856013 / 01245 467408
(Marion is a Pastoral Assistant with St Andrews church and is offering telephone support)
Sharon Hills Boons Close 01245 451411 / 07771 370706
Dawn Whittle The Chase 07725 553848
Rosie Waspe (Avail AM) Brick House Lane 07772 014298
Gini Hay Oak Cottages, Main Road 07801 277781
Wendy Lackenby Main Road (Near Lion Inn) 07388 928807 PTO
Amy Bryant Paynes Lane amy.bryant@hotmail.co.uk
Katy Saunders Lodge Crescent 07896 853482
Karen West. Haselfoot Close. 07841 387646
Annie Scales Russell Green (Waltham Rd) 07725 481113 / 01245 362032
Connor Thompson Sussex Close 07544 923800
The Parish Council are extremely thankful for those who have come forward to help in these difficult times.
We have been made aware that some catering facilities are offering home delivery in Boreham
These include
TWILLS – Contact Gemma or Angie on 07377 632786 or 07939 172570
Volunteer Offers of Help
Volunteer Help
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Parish Council appreciate that there are members of the community who will need some additional help, particularly those in the most vulnerable groups that the Government have recommended introducing social distancing measures to reduce social interaction between people.
These include people aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions)
And those under 70 with an underlying health condition set out on the Government website (ie anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds) and those who are pregnant.
We have had a number of volunteers who have kindly come forward and offered to help.
Below is a list of the volunteers, contact numbers and their location in Boreham. If you are vulnerable and need help with shopping etc you can contact your local volunteers direct.
Please note, we have not carried out any checks on the volunteers although some have informed us that they are DBS checked. You should bear this in mind before contacting anyone and make sure that you ask for identification. Unless the volunteer is known to you do not hand over any money until after the goods have been delivered to you and ask for a receipt. Volunteers will not come into your home.
The latest version of this list will be available at the Boreham Parish Council website www.borehamparishcouncil.co.uk or the Facebook page.
Name Location Contact Number
N Long Hulton Close 07906 052401
Fran and Tim Luke Plantation Rd (Church Rd end) 07785750294 / 01245 460405
Sophie Plantation Rd 07989 599462
Corinna Donn Orchard Way 07771 868860
Sarah Goodwin Church road (next to queens head) 07540 993448
Christine Baynes-King Butterfield Rd 07747 613416
Kathryn Metcalf Butterfield Rd 01245 467090 / 07958 943509
Liz Riding Butterfield Rd 01245 467455 / 07940 328816
Debbie Davidson Butterfield Rd 07843 526513
Jeanette Hooper The Willows 07775 965081
Charlotte Garnham Fitzwalter Rd 07849 155329
Nina Marston Fitzwalter Rd 07590 753798
Anthony Leach Claypits Rd 01245 468541
Sandra Reeve St Andrews Rd 07484 380286
Marion Freeman Falkland Close 07449 856013 / 01245 467408
(Marion is a Pastoral Assistant with St Andrews church and is offering telephone support)
Sharon Hills Boons Close 01245 451411 / 07771 370706
Dawn Whittle The Chase 07725 553848
Rosie Waspe (Avail AM) Brick House Lane 07772 014298
Gini Hay Oak Cottages, Main Road 07801 277781
Wendy Lackenby Main Road (Near Lion Inn) 07388 928807 PTO
Amy Bryant Paynes Lane amy.bryant@hotmail.co.uk
Katy Saunders Lodge Crescent 07896 853482
Karen West. Haselfoot Close. 07841 387646
Annie Scales Russell Green (Waltham Rd) 07725 481113 / 01245 362032
Connor Thompson Sussex Close 07544 923800
The Parish Council are extremely thankful for those who have come forward to help in these difficult times.
We have been made aware that some catering facilities are offering home delivery in Boreham
These include
TWILLS – Contact Gemma or Angie on 07377 632786 or 07939 172570
The December Magazine has arrived!
The December Parish Magazine has been printed and should be delivered to all of the homes in Boreham shortly.
Boreham village magazine December 2018
We would like to thank the Christine Baynes-King and her volunteer helpers for their continued support in delivering the newsletters.
10 December meetings will be held in the Pelly Room, Church Road
Volunteering at the Willows pond area 29/11 10-12
Chelmsford City Council Parks Department are hosting a volunteering event to clear the area around the pond in the Willows, Boreham.
The event will be on 29 November 2018, between 10-12.
All are welcome. Please wear appropriate footwear and wet weather gear.
Next walk Sunday 20 May 2:30
Following the success of the first walk to the River in Boreham we are delighted to welcome you on the second walk of 2018 . This walk will take us to explore Toppenhoe Woods.
The walk is scheduled for 20 May, leaving the Village Hall at 2:30. As per usual refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Well behave dogs welcome to join us.
Hope to see a good crowd!
Parish Walk rescheduled for 22nd October
The next Parish Walk will take place on Sunday 22nd October at 2.30pm from the Boreham Village Hall. Tea, coffee and cake will be served after the walk in the village hall. All are welcome.
Public Consultation Meeting – Neighbourhood Planning
Parishioners of Boreham are invited to a public consultation meeting regarding our Neighbourhood plan
21st September at 8pm in the Lord Perry Hall, Boreham Village Hall
Come along to find out about the Neighbourhood Plan, how you can be involved and how we can move forward as a community to protect the future of Boreham Parish.
There will be four areas of information/consultation:
Economy
Environment and Heritage
Facilities and Infrastructure
Housing
Come along and ask some questions! This is your opportunity to take an interest in your community.
Ivor Hay retires after 22 years service
Ivor Hay, Play Equipment Supervisor, retires on 31st August, from working for Boreham Parish Council after 22 years of service. Ivor has proved to be indispensable over the years turning his hand to any and every repair and maintenance project passed his way. His attention to detail and huge expanse of knowledge will be greatly missed. Everyone at Boreham Parish Council wishes him a long, happy and healthy retirement – it has been well earned.
Lester Rush will now be taking over his role with the new title of Maintenance
Manager. We wish him every success in his new role
FREE Play in the Park Session Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Play in the Park takes place this Wednesday (2nd August) between 1:30 and 3:30pm on the Recreation Ground for children aged between 3 and 11. In addition to this the children’s centre will be providing activities for 0 – 5 year olds also completely free!!!!
Please note the following information:
All children must register when they arrive, before taking part in any activities.
Under 6s must be supervised by an adult parent/guardian throughout the whole session. One adult can supervise a maximum of three children during a session.
Under 8s must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. The adult will need to set up a password with us and provide the same password when collecting the child.
Over 8s are free to come and go without an adult, but must provide any relevant medical information and emergency contact details when registering.
Your child will need suitable clothing for playing games, and be prepared for any weather. They will also need to bring a drink with them.
If your child wishes to leave a Play in the Park session, a play worker will call you on the emergency contact number you have provided. If your child decides to leave of their own accord, play workers are not allowed to use physical force to ensure they stay.
You can also download a full Play in the Park Programme by using the link below
Summertime Parish Walk 30.07.17
Sunday 30th July Meeting at Village Hall and St Andrews’s Church at 2:30pm
Please click on the link below for more information
Bench Dedications 11th June 2017
Bench Dedications
Sunday 11 June – Boreham in Bloom Open Gardens – why not take a little while out from looking around the gardens to join us in the dedication of three benches:
The first dedication will be at 4.00 pm – outside the Doctor’s Surgery, Church Road – In loving memory of Richard Munnery moving to Juniper Road, opposite Boreham Primary School – to commemorate 50 years of the primary school being on its current site and finishing at Plantation Road – in loving memory of Revd. W J T Smith.
We look forward to seeing you there – Boreham Parish Council
Public Consultation Monday 8th May 2017
Chelmsford City Council are currently working on a new Local Plan, which will shape future growth and development in Chelmsford until 2036.
The new Local Plan will replace the existing plans, and will make sure that the right types of developments are built in the right places.
The new local plan will continue to be developed over the next year, before it is adopedt it in 2018.
A consultation on the Local Plan is being held on Monday 8 May at Boreham Village Hall, 4.30pm-7pm.
Please come along and find out some more – ask those questions you would like an answer to!
The web link for further information is www.chelmsford.gov.uk/preferred-options
Parish Walk – Sunday 30th April 2:30pm
Our first Parish Walk of the year is planned for Sunday 30th April, meeting at Boreham Village Hall at 2:30pm
We will be following Route 4 from the Parish Council Footpath Leaflet lead by Chris Andrew, our Footpaths Officer, supported by Sue Howlett of St Andrews Church, Parish Councillors and staff from the Parish Office.
We will head off towards Waltham Road, turning into Chantry Lane, then making our way to the very edge of the parish boundary and onto Toppinghoehall Wood. We will proceed through the wood, which hopefully will be full of bluebells, then returning to Boreham Village Hall via Waltham Road, where free refreshments of tea and biscuits will be available.
We hope you can join us – don’t forget to wear sensible footwear!
B1137 MAIN ROAD JUNCTION WITH CHURCH ROAD, BOREHAM – PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING SCHEME
For your information, these works are programmed to commence on site Monday 6th March 2017 and should last approximately 3 weeks.
Following the consultation carried out last year, two new traffic islands are being installed, one either side of Church Road to reduce speeds. The traffic lanes will be much narrow than at some of the islands in Boreham so should help to reduce speeds. New build-outs at the west end of the village (creating a chicane with one of islands) will be installed, upgrading the village gateway signing at both ends of the village. Two new warning signs for Waltham Road will be installed and worn out damaged speed limit repeater signs will be installed throughout.
If you have any queries or hear of any problems in the next few weeks please use Simon Stubbings as first point of contact. Letters will be delivered to all residents and business up to Dudley Close tomorrow advising them either speak to our contractor on site or to contact the main Essex County Council phone number should they have any problems.
Simon Stubbings – Highways, Essex County Council
T: 01245 342901
E: Simon.Stubbings@essexhighways.org
W: www.essex.gov.uk/highways
Please click on the links below to see plans of the scheduled works
Church Road and Main Road traffic calming
Church Road and Main Road traffic calming2
A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme public consultation
Highways England are are pleased to announce the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme public consultation.
In line with the Government’s Road Investment Strategy 2015, Highways England is developing proposals to widen the A12 between junction 19 (north of Chelmsford) and junction 25 (Marks Tey). It is part of a £15.2 billion investment in England’s motorways and major A roads. In the east, over £2 billion is being invested to create better and safer journeys across the region.
They will continue to assess the effectiveness and affordability of various options but are keen to hear your views before a decision is made on the preferred route and would like to invite you to take part in our public consultation, which starts today, Monday 23 January 2017. All responses to the public consultation will be recorded in a consultation report and will be considered as part of the options selection process. The closing date for responses to the consultation is 23.59pm on Friday 3 March 2017.
There are a number of ways you can get involved:
· Online questionnaire – From Monday 23 January 2017, you can find all the information on the consultation and a link to the online questionnaire at: www.highways.gov.uk/A12chelmsfordA120widening
· Visit a public exhibition – Our public exhibitions start on Saturday 4 February 2017 (see attached for details) and will provide local communities with an opportunity to see our scheme proposals and find out more about the benefits of the scheme. Members of our project team will be available and we will have copies of the consultation brochure and questionnaire for local residents to pick up.
· Pick up a brochure – The consultation brochure will be available at several locations in the area (see attached for details) from 4pm Monday 23 January 2017. The brochure contains a copy of the questionnaire which you can return to us at our freepost address: Freepost A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening
Finally, if you have any queries at this time regarding the consultation or the scheme, please do not hesitate to contact the team directly at: A12chelmsfordA120wide@highwaysengland.co.uk.
Land East Of Plantation Road Boreham Chelmsford Essex Ref. No: 15/01873/OUT
It has been announced that the Gladman Appeal has been upheld, which means we have lost our case on a matter of technicalities. This is extremely disappointing as we will get no benefit from this development, just more traffic on our already over burdened road network. It also means in the future, children from our Primary School will have to be transported by bus to other schools as there is not the capacity to take all the extra pupils this decision will bring. We have all fought long and hard against this development, and I would like to thank everyone for all their help and support in fighting our case. This is a sad day for Boreham and a defeat for common sense.
Councillor John Galley
Chairman, Boreham Parish Council
Anaerobic Digestion Unit Planning Application
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended)
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015
Application No: ESS/42/16/CHL
Proposal: Erection of an Anaerobic Digestion plant, for the annual processing of 25,000 tonnes of agricultural slurry, crop and crop residues and 25,000 tonnes of food waste; together with weighbridge; combined heat and power unit; gas network entry facility; concrete apron; technical building, silage clamps, landscaping; provision of earth bunds and re-profiling of ground level; installation of lagoons and attenuation pond and associated infrastructure.
Location: Land at Bolton Farm, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5AE
With reference to the above proposal, the application has been Refused. A copy of the decision notice is available to view at www.essex.gov.uk/viewplanning by searching the full application number ESS/42/16?CHL
For details on how information will be used and held by ECC please see the Minerals and Waste Planning Privacy Statement at http://www.essex.gov.uk/Minerals-Waste-Planning-Team/
Boreham Community Speedwatch 30mph Wheelie Bin Stickers
BOREHAM COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH – NO EXCUSE
The Parish Council has purchased some self-adhesive vinyl stickers for wheelie bins for use in Plantation Road and Church Road in an effort to encourage vehicles to slow down. These have worked well in other areas and we want to see if they have an impact on the speed of traffic on our village roads.
If you live in Plantation Road or Church Road and would be prepared to have a sticker on your bin, please contact the Parish Council and we will deliver a sticker to you.
Telephone: 01245 469941 or email: borehampc@hotmail.com
Neighbourhood Plan Meeting 5.10.16
Boreham Neighbourhood Plan Meeting
Wednesday 5th October at 7.30pm
St Andrews Church, Church Road, Boreham
As you may have read in the latest edition of the Village News, Boreham Parish Council has decided to explore the possibility of developing a Neighbourhood Plan for our village. This will set out policies on the development and use of land in this area, and will become part of the local authority development plan – against which all planning applications will be judged.
As a parishioner of Boreham, you can play an important part in the life of the village, and we would like to invite you to an introductory meeting about the Neighbourhood Plan on
Wednesday 5th October at 7.30pm at St Andrews Church, Church Road, Boreham
We will be joined by Sarah Sapsford from the Rural Communities Council of Essex who will take us through what is involved in producing a Neighbourhood Plan.
This meeting will also offer the opportunity for people to express an interest in being part of the Working Group that will be established to oversee the plan’s production, or one of the sub-groups that will look more closely at (for example) the housing, infrastructure, environmental and economic needs of the village.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
With best wishes
John Galley
Chairman, Boreham Parish Council
Butler Trust Applications For University Students and School Children
PLEASE NOTE THE PARISH COUNCIL DO NOT ADMINISTER THE BUTLER TRUST, PLEASE CONTACT TRUSTEES FOR INFORMATION
Applications are welcomed from parents/guardians of children living in Little Baddow or Boreham who are at Primary or Secondary School, or from students in full-time higher or further education whose parents still live in these villages. Whilst everyone is welcome to apply, we particularly encourage applications from those on lower incomes.
History of The Butler Foundation
The Butler Charity School was founded under the will of Edmund Butler, a non-conformist, in 1717, who left land in trust for educating and providing clothes for poor boys and girls living in Little Baddow and Boreham.
During the nineteenth century the Trust paid for the Little Baddow children to be taught alongside those at the British School, set up by the Congregational chapel. The school building later became the original Memorial Hall.
The first Board of Education scheme for the Butler Educational Foundation was dated 20th October 1909. there were to be nine trustees, two appointed by Essex county Council, two by Boreham Parish Council, two by Little Baddow parish Council and three co-opted.
The Butler Trust has incorporated various changes over the years to reflect the educational needs of young people. In 1985 trustees addressed the changing situation of Further Education. Increasing numbers of young people were going on to university and college. Students were over the age of eighteen, technically adults, and receiving their education away from home. It was agreed that, as long as these students had parents living in Little Baddow and Boreham, they were entitled to apply for grants from the Trust in their own right.
The Essex Community Foundation have taken on the management The Butler Foundation and can now accept applications throughout the year.
This fund supports young people (up to age 25) for educational purposes in Little Baddow and Boreham.
To find out more please contact Lisa Green at Essex Community Foundation on 01245 355947 or e-mail Lisa@essexcf.org.uk
More information can be found at: essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk
Special Offer Advertising Rates – Parish Newsletter
The Parish Council are currently offering a special price to local businesses and organisations to advertise in the Parish Newsletter. Advertise in the special-offer-advertisingDecember 2016 issue and get a free advertisement of the same size/same content in the March 2017 issue. To make this even better value for money, the cost of the advertisement is at the special launch price of 50% off the rates above.
Cost of your advertisement in the December 2016 and March 2017 issues:
Whole A5 page (back page of the newsletter): £37.50
Half A5 page: £18.75
Quarter A5 page: £9.30
Outside Gym Equipment Opening Ceremony and Parish Walk, Sunday 25th September, 2pm, Recreation Ground
VACANCY Administrative Assistant and Project Support Officer
Flexible working hours: 7 hours to 12 hours per week, initial one-year contract
Salary Point 18 to 23 (£17,891 to £21,057 p.a. pro rata) according to experience and qualifications.
The Parish Council is seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant and Project Support Officer.
The applicant must be computer literate, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a good organisational ability and a basic understanding of local government.
The post holder will be part of a small, friendly team and will provide a full clerical and administrative support service to the Clerk and the Parish Council. Duties will include ensuring all visitors to the Parish Office are dealt with promptly, efficiently and courteously, dealing with telephone and email enquiries, photocopying, sending out fortnightly agendas, and assisting the Clerk with Parish Council projects. The hours are flexible and will involve working in the Parish Office 2 or 3 mornings a week.
This role will involve occasional attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekend working.
Application packs are available below or alternatively, please contact the Parish Office at the Village Hall, Main Road, Boreham, Telephone: 01245 469941 or email: borehampc@hotmail.com.
job description admin and project officer
Closing date for applications: Friday 23 September 2016, interviews scheduled for early October.
Business Adverts in Parish Newsletter
Boreham Parish Council
Village Newsletter – Advertising
The Parish Council has decided to include advertisements in the Village Newsletter to help offset the printing costs. Only advertisements from Boreham businesses and organisations will be accepted. The newsletter is published 4 times a year and is delivered by hand to all of the houses in Boreham. In the September issue we will be including some launch advertisements but in the future, advertisement space will be offered for the year, i.e. 4 issues (December 2016, March 2017, June 2017 and September 2017) – rates advised on application
For the launch in September there will be a one-off advertisement space available at the following special launch price:
Whole A5 page (back page of the newsletter): £37.50
Half A5 page: £18.75
Quarter A5 page: £9.37
If you wish to continue advertising you would have the opportunity to apply on a first-come, first-served basis from September 2016 at the Full Rates for the year December 2016 – September 2017.
The deadline for advertisements is 12th August 2016
For more information, please contact the Parish Office on 01245 469941 or email: borehampc@hotmail.com.
Parish Walk Sunday 24th July 2:30pm
Annual Return 2015/2016
The Annual Return is now available to view – please see the Finances section of this website (within the Parish Council Tab)
Outside Gym Equipment
Boreham Parish Council would like your help to choose the new equipment for the outside Gym being installed in the Recreation Ground
We have four proposals: Wicksteed, Park Leisure,HAGS and Fawns Outdoor. Below please find the links to the four schemes.
Please take a look at the plans below or you can visit the Parish Office where we can provide you with more detailed documentation
Please email the Parish Clerk on www.borehampc@hotmail.com with your comments. We would like you to rate the each scheme out of 10.
Consultation closes on 6th June 2016 – Thank you
Park Leisure
Wicksteed
Vandalism in Chase Field
Sadly the play area at Chase Field has suffered some vandalism some time between yesterday morning (Tuesday 4th May) and this morning (Wednesday 5th May). Some of the safety surface under the new piece of equipment (wobble board) has been pulled up and broken away. The Parish Council ask residents to be vigilant and report any incidents they may witness to the Parish Council and/or the Police.
Annual Parish Meeting – Thursday 28th April 7:30pm
EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!!
The parish meeting takes place on Thursday 28th April 2016, 7:30 in the Goodwin Room. All local organisations and village based businesses have been invited for you to meet, together with the local dog warden, proposed schemes for the new outdoor gym (we would really appreciate your feedback to chose the right scheme for the village) and information on the new neighbourhood plan. Of course parish councillors will be there, together with your County Councillor John Spence. And we will be serving free tea and coffee with cake and biscuits! Come along and ask those questions! It’s your village, come and find out what is happening! See you there!!!!
145 House on land East of Plantation Road
145 houses behind Plantation Road
The Appeal Inquiry will be held in the Council Chamber at Chelmsford City Civic Centre in Duke Street starting at 10am on Tuesday 12th April. This Inquiry is to hear the Appeal by developer Gladman for 145 houses on land east of Plantation Road and is scheduled to last from the 12th April to the 20th April 2016.
Please make every effort to attend the inquiry. A strong representation will reflect the general feelings of the village.
If you want to see what CCC & Gladman are saying, go to CCC’s website at https://publicaccess.chelmsford.gov.uk/online-appli…//search then check the “Appeals” button & search for 15/00033/refuse. Then click on the documents tab.
Vandalism in Recreation Ground
The Parish Council is saddened to advise that the safety surface at the bottom of the junior slide was vandalised over the weekend of 19 and 20th March. It has been repaired by the Play Equipment Supervisor and the Village Attendant. The Parish Council ask residents to be vigilant and report any incidents they may witness to the Parish Council and/or the Police.
Time Change for Meetings 21.03.16
Please note that times for the following meetings have been changed:
The Planning Meeting scheduled for 7pm on Monday 21st March 2016 will now take place at 7:30pm
The Greens Committee Meeting schedule for 7:30pm on Monday 21st March 2016 will now take place at 6:30pm
Both meetings will be held in the Allen Room as normal. All members of the public are welcome
New Outside Gym – Voting starts Saturday 27th February
Voting starts on Saturday! You can vote at the following stores
DANBURY EXPRESS
GREAT BADDOW EXPRESS
BROOMFIELD RD EXPRESS
INTERCHANGE CHELMSFORD EXPRESS
CHELMSFORD MOULSHAM EXPRESS
WATERHOUSE LANE EXPRESS
CHELMSFORD – MIAMI ROUNDABOUT
CHELMSFORD – PRINCES ROAD
Boreham Parish Council are delighted to be a recipient of Tesco’s #BagsofHelp initiative. Approximately 5,000 applications for the scheme were received and 1,200 projects were awarded grants. Only projects with the strongest fit with the programme criteria and outcomes were selected. Our Outside Gym project along with the other two successful projects in our region will go to a public vote in Tesco stores with the customers deciding the outcome. The project with the highest public vote will receive £12,000, the second placed project £10,000 and the third placed project £8,000.
The public will be able to vote for their favourite project in their local Tesco stores from Saturday 27th February 2016 until Sunday 6th March 2016. We will notified by the end of March to confirm the amount of our grant award. Suggestions for equipment will be available to view at the Parish Meeting being held on 28th April 2016.
Please visit your local store and help make a difference in your community.
Bags of Help offers community groups and projects in each of Tesco’s 390 regions across the
UK a share of revenue generated from the five pence charge levied on single-use carrier bags.
Please see Bags of Help website www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp
New Website goes live
Boreham Parish Council’s new website is now live.
Please take some time to take a look around and tell us what you think.
We welcome any comments or suggestions on how it can be improved or items or articles you would like to see.
Cut through from St. Andrews Road to the Recreation Ground
Parishioners are reminded that this cut through is not an official footpath. The land was owned by D.H. Moody, the company that built the nearby houses and then went into liquidation in the 1980s. The Parish Council has been informed that the ownership of this land is now vested in the Crown.
