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Great Tey Residents' Association was formed in 1997, after a series of errors made by our local authority which threatened unacceptable changes to the historic centre of our village. Membership has grown from the original 31 founders to the present 226* - representing 45% of households in Great Tey.
Membership is free and open to every resident of the Parish of Great Tey.
Those over 16 years of age are classed as Full Voting Members. Those under 16 years will have their own organised consulation forum, supported by the elected Committee.
Meetings are held approximately every two months, depending on the urgency of matters in hand.
Newsletters are irregular but have so far averaged 10 a year, three of which are "Members Only" issues. These are delivered to most households in Great Tey, though we do sometimes have difficulty with deliveries to some outlying farms and hamlets.
Funding is by donation / sponsorship (e.g. for newsletters) |
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Extracts from our Constitution Aims
The Association is established for the benefit of ALL residents of Great Tey Village (the boundaries of which will be taken as those of the Parish) in these areas:
1. encouragement of high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the Village of Great Tey.
2. securing the preservation, protection, maintenance and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Village of Great Tey.
3. maintaining and improving the amenities, safety, welfare and convenience of the residents of Great Tey.
4. educating residents and the public in the geography, history, architecture, rural activities and natural history of the environs of Great Tey.
Objectives
To further the above aims only, the Association, through its Executive Committee, after all due discussion with and the permission of its members shall:
i. do all in its power to promote civic pride in Great Tey
ii. act as a co-ordinating body and cooperate with the local authorities, planning committees and all other statutory authorities, voluntary organisations, charities and persons having aims similar to those of the Association.
iii. promote research into subjects directly connected with the aims of the organisation as stated above and will publish the results of all such research to members of the Association.
iv. promote or help with promoting charitable activities in Great Tey.
v. where appropriate, make surveys, prepare maps and plans to collect information in relation to any place, building or other erection which may affect the areas of concern as stated in the aims above, all of which shall be available to members of the Association.
vi. publish reports, papers or other literature
vii.hold regular meetings, give lectures and arrange for exhibitions
viii. distribute educational materials relating to Great Tey
ix. give advice and information
x. invite and receive contributions from residents towards the costs of administration.
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