Village Information

North East Demolition, New Pastures Lane - Should any resident have cause to make a complaint concerning burning or noise from the above site, please make contact with the Environmental Services at 0800807060.  If issues are formally reported to BDC it will allow appropriate investigations to be undertaken.

DOGS & FOOTPATHS- It has been brought to the Parish Councils attention that some people are letting their Dog/s Foul on pavements, on the Playing Field, Vicarage Close and in front of Grove Villas Some dog/s are going into private gardens.

Please keep your dog/s insight at all times, Please pick up any dog mess, And put in the bins provided. Stamp out Poo Fill in a dog fouling report form at www.braintree.gov.uk

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS - The group covering the Salings and Bardfield areas went operational on 24th October 2005.  This is a group of volunteers who have had specialist training to assist and support the Essex Ambulance Service.

For further information, contact: Peter Godden-Kent petergoddenkent@yahoo.co.uk

999 - WHERE ARE YOU? - One of the problems faced by the First Responders Team is the difficulty in locating an address in the dark.  Could we please ask all householders to look at the way your house name or number is displayed.  Ideally the name or number needs to be on the front of the property and clearly visible from the road - This would greatly help all the emergency services should you ever need them.

NOTICE TO ALL FOOTBALLERS AND PARENTS OF YOUNG FOOTBALLERS - Currently, the windows on the playing field side of our village hall are covered with the imprint marks of footballs.  In addition, so are the walls in places and there is evidence that damage to drainpipes and gutters are as a result of careless enthusiasm.  Some of these marks are directly behind the goal but the majority are outside that line of fire, indeed they are some distance away.  Repairs are costly and eventually, when someone breaks one (or more) of the double glazed windows, will become even more so.  The more we spend on repairs, the less we have to improve the facilities inside or out.  Please help us to preserve our village hall by treating it in a responsible manner whilst going about your leisure activities.  In anticipation, thank you for your help with this problem. John Ahlin, Chairman VHMC

MAKING POTHOLES HISTORY - Please report any potholes to the Clerk or telephone Highways Hotline on 0845 603 7631 there is a new pilot scheme taking place in Harlow and Braintree district to improve streets using the latest highway repair technolgy.