MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LYNDHURST PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT APPLETREE
COURT, LYNDHURST ON TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2005 AT 7.15 PM
Present:
Mr
G W Bisson – Chairman
Mr M Abbott
Mr F Alexander
Mrs E A Butcher
Mr
E Gailor
Mr D Newport
Mr J Wilding
Mrs
P Wyeth
Clerk to the Council:
Mrs M H Weston
In Attendance:
Mr
B Craig (Advertiser and Times)
Nine
members of the public (public participation only)
71. Public
Participation
Kim McMurray, a detached youth worker from Hampshire
County Council explained that she had been discussing facilities
with the young people in the Lyndhurst area.
A representative
group were attending tonight’s meeting to explain in
brief their interest in facilities for the youth of the village
and hoped to return next month with more details.
The group stated that they would like to see
more skateboarding facilities, tarmac surfacing between the
basketball area and the existing ramp, a youth shelter and
lighting at night. The
possibility of a bus to go to various skateboard parks and
fund raising activities was also suggested.
Mrs Wyeth explained that neither the Forestry
Commission nor the National Park Authority would be likely
to allow lighting. She
suggested that the group talk to the Community Centre about
possible facilities there.
The Chairman reported that the situation was at present under
review and suggested that the young people form an organised
club as a platform for expressing their views.
72. Disclosures
of Interest
None.
73. Apologies
for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Professor
K Barber, Mr J Charlesworth and Mr M Rollé, who were attending a
meeting of Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council on Lyndhurst Parish
Council’s behalf.
An apology for absence was also received from County Councillor
Mel Kendal, who was attending a meeting of Burley Parish Council.
74. Minutes
of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting dated 13 September 2005, having been
circulated, were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
75. Matters
Arising from the Minutes
None.
76. Minutes
of Committee Meetings
The minutes of the following Committee meetings
held since the date of the last meeting were presented:
Recreation Ground Committee (23 September)
Planning Committee (27 September)
Amenities Committee (5 October)
The Chairman stated that the Amenities Committee
were recommending that the Twinning Association commemorative
tree be moved to the top of Great Mead on the advice of Hampshire
County Council’s
arboriculturalist.
77. Reports
from Representatives of Outside Bodies
Mr Abbott had attended a meeting of the New Forest
Transport Forum. Topics had included re-tendering and
reduction of bus services, the upgrading of the New Forest
tour with two modern buses, an explanation of concessionary
fares and possible free bus transport for the over 60s from
next year.
PC Steve Ennew presented his report.
78. Vacancy
for a Parish Councillor
The necessary statutory notices had been displayed
and the vacancy had now been advertised on all the Parish Council
noticeboards, in the Community Centre Newsletter and on the
website. The
closing date for applications was 31 October 2005.
It
was noted that applications had so far been received from Mr
M Woolley and Mr P Boyes.
RESOLVED: That all applicants
be invited to the next Parish Council meeting to give a short
presentation. A
secret ballot would then be held to co-opt a new Councillor.
79. Correspondence
Mark Gammon – Email tendering resignation
as a Parish Councillor.
HCC/SEEDA – Hampshire Market Town Project Report – September
2005.
NFDC – Re-organisation of Development Control Teams to
facilitate transfer of planning function to the New Forest
National Park Authority.
HCC – South East Plan: public consultation on options for
housebuilding in each district in Hampshire – notes on
meeting with Hampshire Parish and Town Councils on 8 September
(attended by George Bisson).
HAPTC – “Planning Matters” – An evening
training seminar for Parish and Town Councillors (14 December
at Marchwood).
Environment Agency – Water Abstraction – Getting
the right balance. How you can get involved in the New
Forest Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy (CAMS).
HCC – Departmental changes – As from 15 August John
Coughlan became Director of Children’s Services and Rea
Mattocks, Director of Adult Services.
Three executive member
appointments are Councillor Felicity Hindson, Executive (Lead)
Member for Children’s Services, Councillor David Kirk,
Executive Member (with special responsibility for Education)
and Councillor Patricia Banks, Executive Member for Adult Social
Care.
Community First, New Forest – Notice of AGM on 26 October
at Colbury Memorial Hall.
HCC – Hampshire Now magazine.
Forestry Commission – Information concerning five year
review of the Forest
Design Plans for the 100 New Forest inclosures. Public
walks have been organised (details on leaflets obtainable from
the Clerk).
NFDC – Further information on temporary road closures – A35
Holmesley, near Burley.
Mr Frank Letch (on behalf of League of Friends of the Fenwick
Hospital and Friends of Lyndhurst Surgery) – submission
to NFPCT concerning Community Services for Older People.
HCC – Reductions to supported bus services.
NFDC – Explanation of the Licensing Act 2003.
NFDC – CCTV Statistics.
HCC – Hampshire Minerals and Waste Development Framework – The
strategy issues and preferred option.
Government Office for the South East – Letter in reply
to the Parish Council’s letter to John Prescott regarding
reduction in bus service. This letter outlines the reasons
for the reduction.
NFDC – Licensing Act 2003 – Application for a Premises
Licence – Girl Guiding UK, Foxlease, Clay Hill, Lyndhurst.
80. Fault
Log
The County Council Highways Department had provided
an update on work completed or in hand. Councillors drew the Clerk’s
attention to several items that were still in need of remedial
action.
81. Accounts
The Clerk submitted the accounts as detailed on Appendix A for
payment.
RESOLVED: That accounts
as detailed in vouchers 1136-1143 inclusive totalling £1,555.47p be
approved and paid.
82. Memorials
and Purchases
Confirmation was given for the following memorials granted since
the date of the last meeting:
No 2530/30 |
Julianne Maffe |
Memorial Stone |
£37.00 |
No 2532/83 |
Audrey Sanders |
Memorial Stone |
£37.00 |
No 2532/83 |
Leslie Sanders |
Additional Inscription |
£21.00 |
No 2374/77 |
Beryl Theresa Prangell |
Additional inscription |
£21.00 |
G of R |
Joseph Benedict Olverson |
Plaque |
£27.00 |
83. Extinguishment
of Highway Rights – Land at Great Mead
It was reported that notices had been erected
and adjoining residents notified of the intention to extinguish
the highway rights over land at Great Mead.
The hearing would be on
19 October at the Magistrates Court. Mr Abbott reported
that he had offered to go and give his opinion on this matter
if required to do so. It was understood that approximately £10,000
would eventually be allocated to the Parish Council to maintain
this land.
RESOLVED: That future use of this land
be placed on the Annual Parish Meeting Agenda.
84. Items
for Discussion at the Next Meeting
Agenda items brought forward from Agenda for October meeting.
Any other items brought to the Clerk’s attention by 31
October 2005.
The Clerk reported that Penny Velander, New Forest
District Council’s Community Planning Officer was due to attend
the November meeting to outline the development of a Parish Plan.
However
it was thought this might not be an appropriate time for this
visit as the National Park Authority would undoubtedly have
their own ideas on how plans should be formulated and the necessary
consultation with the public would be costly.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk contact Ms Velander
and ask that the meeting be held in abeyance for the time being.
85. Rumour
Corner
In response to a question from Mr Newport, Mrs Wyeth reported
that the ex Barclays Bank site had been sold and it was understood
that the purchaser would be using the existing planning permission
for future development.
The Clerk’s attention was drawn to existing faults that
had so far not been dealt with at Pikes Hill Avenue, High Street
and Romsey Road. It was noted that the “green man” on
the crossing at Romsey Road does not illuminate.
RESOLVED: That these items be reported
to the Highways Department again.
Mrs Butcher reported that the willow tunnel at
the school was growing well.
RESOLVED: That Mr Rollé be
asked to take photographs for the website (after consultation
with the Head Teacher).
In the absence of any other business the Chairman thanked those
present for attending and closed the meeting. |
