Minutes May 25
ANDERBY PARISH COUNCIL
Anderby’s Annual Parish Meeting followed by
The Annual General Meeting
7 p.m. Monday May 19th 2025
at Anderby Village Hall.
Signed Alan Vassar Clerk to the Council (Tel: 07935 150 634) Dated 9th June 2025
Minutes
Annual Parish Meeting
Report by current Chairman
The Chairman extended a warm welcome to the Residents present, and went on to
thank Cllrs Johnson and Wood for their tireless efforts in securing funding for the
various projects planned. Their energy and commitment are outstanding and their
latest victories are the supply of two new picnic benches for the beach area,
refurbishment of the notice boards, and they are currently in negotiations for changes
to the roundhouse bird hide – all without costing the local ratepayers a penny. Indeed,
no increase was made to the Precept this year due solely to this activity.
A special mention was made with ref to Cllr Johnson and Tom for the TLC they
constantly administer to the planters and the AC Island.
Again, of special note was Cllr Hayes and her enthusiastic approach to all things
affecting the well being of the villages - flood emergency controls, church cemetery,
health and safety in the church etc. – her passion is rare and yet here we have a group
of Parish Councillors that all share these values and passion.
Thanks also to the Clerk for his attention to detail and knowledge about all things
‘local’.
Handover to Richard Fenwick, Head of Highways (LCC), for a presentation about the
Coastal Highway and all matters relating to our road infrastructure.
Speaker cancelled due to the change in LCC Councillors and possible change in future
direction of the councils policies etc.
Present were Management from Van Oord who informed the meeting that the work at
Anderby has now been completed, but the company still has equipment yet to relocate.
The beach profile at Anderby Creek is OK now – and there is no requirement for
further beach replenishment at the moment.
The District Councillor (Cllr Dawson) was formally introduced to the visitors.
A letter of concern was presented to the Team and as the reply was expected to cover
areas controlled by the EA and Van Oord, the notes were taken away with a promise
that the sender would receive answers to the points raised directly.
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Questions and Answer session for members of the Public.
The Council wanted to acknowledge the tremendous effort, energy, and passion that
Cllr Colin Davie has injected into our Community over the years. His recent loss in the
Local Elections for County Council means we have effectively lost a great friend and
ally in all our local battles for parking, the Coastal Road, National Grid attempts to
industrialise the area etc. A motion was made that we recognise this and make a small
presentation to him. All agreed.
An invitation was made to the incumbent but Cllr Brookes stated that he was still
undergoing an LCC Induction course and was consequently unable to attend.
Speeding vehicles through the villages were mentioned and the Clerk has signage to
put up around both villages reminding motorists of the speed limit etc.
Followed by the Anderby’s Parish Council AGM
- Election of Chairman
Cllr Fisher was nominated by Cllr Johnson and seconded by Cllr Wood
Agreed by a vote unanimously
– Declaration of acceptance of office was duly signed
- Election of Vice Chairman
Cllr Fisher was nominated by Cllr Johnson and seconded by Cllr Wood
Agreed by a vote unanimously.
- Declaration of acceptance of office was duly signed
- Signing of Minutes of meeting March 2025
So approved
Report from Outside Bodies
Cllr R Dawson talked about the large waste bin beside the ramp at AC. This was
originally for the sole use of the residents on the beach housing but it is now been
abused by holidaymakers and others.
Idea to get 10 sets of padlocks for the gate to this compound, but things will still be
thrown over the tops of course.
A mattress and a cooker have all been dumped there over the past few weeks.
Campervan parking still an issue at Moggs Eye etc.
- Finance – payments required
Robert Aldridge Garden Services £146.85 – so approved
- To note time and date of next meeting – 7.00 p.m. Monday 16th June 2025
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- AOB for note only or next agenda
a. The new toilets in the church yard have been vandalised – lights cut down, lids
pulled off etc. Cameras are now to be fitted in the area.
b. Speed cameras can give vehicle speed in the area – Cllr Wood to look at
extracting this information from them.
c. Dog waste bins – search out the eldc criteria for having more