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towncrierIssue 39 Autumn 2015

After judging numerous classes fromthe best floral container to thetallest Sun flower, Cllr Mrs Kanepresented the trophies and signedcertificates at a special event heldannually at the Town Hall.

In addition to the In Bloom Awards, a funHorticultural Show was also held, with localgardeners and allotment holders displaying theirbest produce, including beans, cucumbers, tomatoesand even chillies. On the craft side, there were floraldisplays, homemade jams, with several Victoriasponge cakes to judge. Joining Cllr Mrs Kane in thejudging for the Horticultural Show, was Mr KeithUtting, who has had considerable experience injudging gardens in his professional life.

After the judging, the Show was then open to thepublic to inspect the various entries and to marvel atthe heaviest pumpkin which was big enough to beCinderella’s coach! The Mayor then presentedcertificates to the winners and finally a trophy for the“Best in Show”.

Cllr Mrs Helen Kane, Mayor of Waltham Abbey took great pleasure in hosting theAnnual Waltham Abbey In Bloom Awards at the Town Hall on Friday 4th September.

Waltham Abbey In Bloom

WALTHAM ABBEY IS TWINNED WITH HÖRSTEL, GERMANY

and Horticultural Show

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Councillors

Waltham Abbey Town Council 2015/16

The views expressed inthe Town Crier are notnecessarily those of

Waltham Abbey Town Council, and the inclusion ofadvertisements does not constitute an endorsementby the Council of any products or services.

Further copies of the Town Crier are available fromthe Town Hall and the Tourist Information Centre inHighbridge Street.

Town Council Meetings

The calendar of all Town CouncilMeetings is available to view on theTown Council Website:

www.walthamabbey-tc.gov.uk

All meetings are held at the Town Hall,Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey.

WALTHAM ABBEYTOWN HALLHighbridge Street,Waltham Abbey,Essex EN9 1DE

Tel: 01992 [email protected]

Mayor: Cllr Mrs H Kane Deputy Mayor: Cllr Mrs J Lea Town Clerk: Mrs K Richmond

Cllr Mrs S A Stavrou 020 8508 7070

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Cllr Mrs E A Webster 01992 715957

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Cllr M V Fitch 01992 769210

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Cllr R K James 01992 767488

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Cllr A P Watts 01992 714506

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Cllr Mrs J Lea 01992 7123661 Monkswood AvenueWaltham AbbeyEssex EN9 1LA

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Cllr Mrs G Shiell 01992 70057365a Monkswood AvenueWaltham AbbeyEssex EN9 1LD

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Cllr Mrs H Kane 01992 717656

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Policy and Resources

Cllr A P Watts – Chairman

Leisure & Community

Cllr Mrs L A Mitchell MBE – Chairman

Development and Environment

Cllr Mrs J Lea – Chairman

Plans Subcommittee

Licensed Bars & Catering Subcommittee

Cllr Mrs G Shiell – Chairman

Town Promotions Subcommittee

Cllr M Fitch – Chairman

Town Centre Retail Working Group

Cllr M Fitch – Chairman

TIC Management Subcommittee

Cllr Mrs E A Webster – Chairman

Town Twinning Subcommittee

Cllr Mrs H Kane – Chairman

Waltham Abbey Tennis Club

Management Subcommittee

Cllr A P Watts – Chairman

Committees

South West Ward

Paternoster Ward

North East Ward

Honey Lane Ward

High Beech Ward

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A wealthy and powerful owner of theland, named Tovi the Proud, decided thatthe cross must be placed in one of thegreat religious foundations of the country.It was put on a cart pulled by 12 white and12 red oxen, but when Tovi commandedthat the cart should set off the oxenrefused to move. As each religious housewas mentioned, (Winchester....,Westminster...., Reading...., and so on),the oxen still would not move.

Finally, Tovi remembered the littlesettlement of Waltham in Essex, where hehad a hunting lodge as he was Lord of theManor, and where there was a tiny Saxonchurch not much more than a hut. WhenTovi mentioned Waltham the oxen set offon their own accord, and walked withoutdirection from Somerset to Waltham. “

So every year we re-enact the processionwith a party of Scouts carrying the cross

from Waltham Cross (Town Lock) to theAbbey church followed by pilgrims.When they arrive at the church they aregreeted and welcomed to the town bythe Mayor, the Rector and otherdignitaries.

The procession was followed by anevening service and a walk about theCloisters followed by cheese and wineprovided by the church.

Waltham Abbey Holy Cross DayFrom Somerset to Waltham Abbey… In 1035 a miraculous black marblecrucifix or holy rood was discovered by a peasant, after a vision, atMontacute in Somersetshire”.

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A major removal exercise has also been undertaken by theMuseum team, to transfer the reserve collection from LangstonRoad Depot, to temporary facilities in Oakwood Hill, Loughton. Ateam of volunteers have been involved in helping to pack thecollection at Langston Road, prioritise items that will go on displayin the new museum facilities and organise storage of items readyfor the move down to the Museum site. The Museum is the firstservice to vacate Langston Road Depot, which is due forredevelopment as a shopping park.

The development will bring new spaces for special exhibitions, on-site education and a range of community based activities in theactivity room. It is also anticipated that the new facility will be acatalyst for the regeneration of Waltham Abbey Town Centre andwill bring many more people to the Epping Forest District.

Museum RedevelopmentBuilding work on the redevelopment of our museum in Sun Street, WalthamAbbey has commenced and is progressing well.

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The District Council has a duty to undertake the review as partof the evidence base for the new Local Plan. The documentdetails how every parcel of land within the Epping ForestDistrict that is classified as Metropolitan Green Belt has beenassessed to see if it's inclusion within the Green Beltcontributed towards the Green Belt objectives which are:

1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas

2. To prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another

3. To assist in safeguarding the countryside fromencroachment

4. To preserve the setting and special character of historictowns

The main purpose of the Stage 1 Report is to exclude thoseareas of Green Belt which are considered completelyunsuitable for consideration for release, like the Lee Valley Parkand Epping Forest, certain strategic areas and farmlands. TheDistrict will then examine the remaining areas of Green Belt inmore detail in Stage 2 of the Review.

It is this second stage which would make recommendationsconcerning the release of any land from the Green Belt forfuture development. At this stage all the Green Belt areas inWaltham Abbey are recommended for consideration at the2nd Stage.

Green Belt ReviewWaltham Abbey Town Councillors considered thefirst draft of Epping Forest District Council's GreenBelt review.

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The Care Act requires EssexCounty Council to provideinformation, advice, guidance

and advocacy services for those in need of care and supportfor their families. As a result, they have just launched the LivingWell Essex website (www.livingwellessex.org) as part of thatservice offer.

The website is full of information to help keep you healthy andliving independently for longer. It will help you find supportwhen you need a bit of help to carry on with your life or if youare caring for someone else.

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The Care ActThe Care Act is now live.

The cemetery railings on Sewardstone Road have beenpainted, matching the colour to the solar powered gates. Thiswill smarten up the outlook to the cemetery which is kept toa high standard. We are also looking to renew the fencing ofthe Garden of Remembrance in the Church Yard in a fewmonths’ time.

Some work is to be done at the Town Hall, repairing theguttering to one side of the building where water is damagingthe fabric of the building. This will need scaffolding puttingup as good access is required.

Plans are now being put in place for next year’s festivals. Wewill be arranging another Beer Festival at the Town Hall, whichwill also include Cider and Wine; Flags (with a better methodof display); Heritage and History, and of course our traditionalCavalcade of Light and Christmas Fayre. Please see the advertfor the events in 2015 coming up in a few months’ time. Lookout for further information on some new events, such as aScarecrow Festival, a Town Crier competition and a Battle ofthe Bands!

Town Council NewsThe Town Council has been consideringthe provision of two defibrillators in itstwo function suites, one at the Town Hall,and the other for the Town Mead Sports& Social Club. A further report is to be

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Most people want to stay in their own homes for as long aspossible but find that as they get older they need help to adapttheir homes or carry out necessary repairs and maintenance.

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Its primary focus is to assist with the repair or adaptation ofthe home, listening to what you want and helping youachieve it wherever possible. In most cases, once you havecontacted C.A.R.E. a caseworker will arrange to visit you todiscuss your needs.

These are just some of things C.A.R.E.’s can do for you:

• Help you find ways of financing work, sometimes throughfinancial assistance provided by the Council or throughother schemes.

• Identify alternative ways of financing works if you are noteligible for funding from elsewhere.

• Assess and help you prioritise what work needs to be, orcan be, done.

• Providing specialist advice on adaptations for disabled people.

• Helping you get estimates for work from a list of vettedcontractors.

• Advise you on heating and energy efficiency. C.A.R.E. canalso refer you to schemes that can carry out work, likeloft and cavity wall insulation, at low cost or free ofcharge.

• Signpost and link you to other sources of help.

C.A.R.E. provides a Handyperson Service to home-ownersand private tenants who are over 60, and/or disabled. Thiscarries out small, low cost repairs and provides falls preventionmeasures. It is free of charge to people on means testedbenefits. People not on benefits may also use it but will haveto pay the full cost of the work.

Work up to a value of £250 can be carried out free of chargein any one application. You can apply to use the scheme upto 3 times in any one year provided the total cost doesn’texceed more than a total of £400.

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Useful Telephone NumbersCOUNCIL SERVICESWaltham Abbey Town Council 01992 714 949Epping Forest District Council 01992 564 000Essex County Council 08457 430 430

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