ByDavid Stacy
The completion of the A12 Chelmsford by-pass brought complaints of increased noise levels from many residents on the south side of the Parish. With an unfavourable wind, the sound of traffic could be heard well to the north of the Eagle crossroads. When enquiries revealed a limit of 300 metres from the source to qualify…
ByDavid Stacy
An Amstrad 2086 with Scribe 75 software package was installed in the Parish Office on February at a cost of £1190. In May, Lotus Symphony was added and the clerk will attend a course on the use of the Symphony Database.
ByDavid Stacy
“Residents’ protests over the planned shutdown of the doctor’s surgery in Barnard Road reached a peak early this year. At a Chelmsford Community Health Council meeting. The Rev Martin Harris spoke for the community. ‘The loss of a surgery, even if inadequate, would be felt by residents. Continuity is important and the doctors are much…
ByDavid Stacy
“The planning committee of the Parish Council has reviewed the Chelmsford Borough Plan and is making the following recommendations: The Parish Council has identified a need for improved health and banking facilities and hope there would be no objection to these.”
ByDavid Stacy
“The Parish Council invites local organisations to apply for cash grants each year and the following grants were approved for the year 1994/95 The 1st Galleywood Guides had been notified that when they left Keene Hall a grant would no longer be forthcoming and so their request for a grant was not allowed.”
ByDavid Stacy
The Parish Planning Committee has protested against proposals by the Borough Council to extend the village envelope into the Green Belt. The Council suggests that the area bounded by Slades Lane, Beehive Lane and Stock Road and also the land between ‘White House’ and ‘Ravenscroft’ should be used for residential purposes. The Planning Committee has…
ByDavid Stacy
Changes in the appearance of a well known landmark on the Stock Road brought complaints last year. The construction of a porch and removal of the two chimneys from the Eagle Public House prompted a meeting between the Borough Council Planning Enforcement team and the brewers. A Listed Building Enforcement Notice, issued in May this…
ByDavid Stacy
The Parish council has expressed its desire that some form of village Fete may be possible in 1996. They would like to see an event that would pull together local organisations, clubs and societies. Organisation could be the responsibility of two Parish Councillors with the assistance of interested parties. The co-operation of landowners and parishioners…
ByDavid Stacy
After 24 years dedicated service as a Parish councillor, George Allen has reluctantly tendered his resignation. His service started with Great Baddow Parish Council and continued with Galleywood when the new Parish was formed. Chairman John Turkentine said he was delighted to present George with a Galleywood Parish Council Rose Bowl and Mrs Allen received…
ByDavid Stacy
At a meeting of the Parish Council in September, the chairman presented awards to members of the community for their outstanding contribution to the village during the current term of office April 2003 to May 2007. Carole and Brian Hale were thanked for their wide-ranging involvement with St Michael’s church, Coffee Pot and Friendship Plus….