Council-wide Plans
UPDATED: Layer de la Haye Parish Council: Annual Projects
This page details the upcoming projects that Layer de la Haye Parish Council is working on. Others will be in the pipeline but there is only so much we can do at once so watch this space!
Shaping Our Village: Plans for the Coming Year
Our priority is to protect the unique character of Layer de la Haye while ensuring our community facilities are fit for the future. Over the next 12 months, we are focusing on key projects specifically funded by developer contributions (S106) and local income. We welcome your feedback and suggestions on each initiative.
- Play Park Transformation & Upgrades
- The Reason & Status: Our play equipment is aging. Using dedicated Section 106 developer funding, we are modernising the space with a 1-year delivery timeline. We have explicitly asked bidding companies to include equipment for younger children, inclusive structures for all abilities, and multigenerational fitness/play areas for teenagers and adults.
- Protection and Promotion of Malting Green – Following significant resident feedback both in writing and verbally, the plan to put posts round Malting Green has been shelved.
- Queen Elizabeth Hall Sustainability Upgrades
- The Reason & Status: To reduce the hall’s carbon footprint and shield it from rising energy costs, we are upgrading the flat roof insulation and installing solar panels. Engineering assessments are being finalised, and installation quotes are being gathered.
- Malting Green Pond Restoration & Village Amenities
- The Reason & Status: To restore water quality and protect wildlife habitats, plans are being drawn up to clear silt and invasive vegetation safely and secure the banks. We welcome local volunteer groups for future conservation days. Separately, the Council is planning to install a few more dog bins across the village.
- Multi Sports Courts Surface Renewal
- The Reason & Status: To keep our sports facilities safe and high-quality for all ages, a comprehensive surface renewal is being progressed utilising allocated Section 106 funding. Structural assessments are currently underway.
How to Have Your Say
Please email comments, ideas, or feedback to the Parish Clerk at parish.clerk@layerdelahayeparishcouncil.gov.uk, or attend our next monthly meeting at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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