MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LYNDHURST PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT APPLETREE
COURT, LYNDHURST ON TUESDAY13 SEPTEMBER 2005 AT 7.15 PM
Present:
Mr
G W Bisson – Chairman
Mr M Abbott
Mr F Alexander
Professor K Barber
Mrs E A Butcher
Mr J Charlesworth
Mr
E Gailor
Mr D Newport
Mr M Rollé
Mrs
P Wyeth (part of the meeting)
Clerk to the Council:
Mrs M H Weston
In Attendance:
One
member of the Press
52. Public Participation
None.
53. Disclosures
of Interest
-
The Chairman declared a non prejudicial interest
in Agenda Item 14 (Minute 65)
-
Mr J Charlesworth declared a
non prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 14 (Minute 65)
-
Mr
F Alexander declared a non prejudicial interest in Agenda
Item 6 (Minute 57) (Planning Minutes).
54. Apologies
for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Mr M Gammon,
Mr J Wilding
and Mrs P Wyeth (part of the meeting)
55. Minutes
of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting dated 9 August 2005, having been
circulated, were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
56. Matters
Arising from the Minutes
(a) Colbury
Right Turn
Councillors Barber, Butcher, Charlesworth and
Rollé expressed
an interest in viewing correspondence from County Councillor
Kendal regarding the findings on Colbury right turn.
57. Minutes of
Committee Meetings
The minutes of the following Committee meetings
held since the date of the last meeting were presented:
Cemetery Committee Meeting (9 August)
Planning Committee Meeting (23 August)
Bypass Committee (7 September)
Mrs Wyeth asked why a recommendation had been
made to increase the Bypass Committee budget from £250 for the financial
year 2005/06 to £2,500 for the financial year 2006/07.
Mr
Charlesworth explained that justification for this amount would
be made at the Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting.
58. Reports
from Representatives of Outside Bodies
The Chairman had attended a seminar regarding
district level house building targets organised by Hampshire
County Council and had information available. He reported
there was a small target for building in the National Park
but Totton and the Waterside areas were somewhat higher.
RESOLVED: That a reply be formulated
at the next Planning Committee meeting.
Mr Charlesworth reported that he had attended
a meeting with Hampshire County Council who now wished to extend
the library. Phase
2 would be added to the plans for the Community Centre extension.
59. Fenwick Hospital Update
A copy of a proposed reply regarding the temporary closure of
the Fenwick Hospital had been circulated to all Councillors prior
to the meeting.
RESOLVED: That this letter be sent to
the PCT with copies to Dr Julian Lewis, MP, County Councillor
M Kendal and NFDC Portfolio Holder Maureen Holding.
Mrs Wyeth stated that County Councillor Kendal
had attended a meeting at which an undertaking had been made
by the NFPCT that the five buildings at present used as Community
Hospitals would not be sold but might be used for other medical
purposes.
However,
beds could be closed and in the case of the Fenwick Hospital
all beds had already been closed.
60. Correspondence
NFALC – Agenda for general meeting dated
8.09.05.
NFNPA – The New Forest National Park – What it
means for you.
NFDC – Application to vary a Premises Licence at the Fox & Hounds.
NFDC – Notice of hearing by the Licensing Sub-Committee
re the Fox and Hounds and additional information.
NFDC – Application to vary a Premises Licence at the
Plum Monkey.
NFDC – Changes to car parking clock charges.
NFDC – July CCTV Statistics.
NFDC – Notification that intermittent temporary road
closure of the A35 Bournemouth Road, Holmesley, near Burley
would now commence from 3 October for a period of six months
(total period not more than 15 days).
LOCAL WORKS –Campaign for the Sustainable Communities
Bill.
HCC – Nomination form regarding The Queen’s Award
for Voluntary Service 2006.
HCC – Questionnaire “Where Shall We Live”?
HCC Hampshire Highways West – Cattle Grids HCC 093 and
HCC 088 – 093 Bank scheduled for closure 29 August and
088 Pikes Hill scheduled for closure for late September (both
for remedial work). Diversions will be via Lyndhurst
village centre while repairs are carried out.
HCC – Letter re reduction to supported bus services in
reply to Clerk’s letter of objection.
HAPTC – Invitation to AGM on Saturday, 8 October at 10.00
am in the Conference Chamber, Winchester Guildhall.
PPI Forums – Letter asking about Parish Council’s
level of involvement in SW Hampshire Primary Care Trust Consultation
on Community Service for Older People in the New Forest, Southern
Test Valley and Eastleigh.
Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service – two
letters in response to the Clerk’s enquiry regarding
the use of sirens in the village periphery.
Councillor Ken Thornber, CBE, Leader of HCC – Copy of
letter sent to Councillor Pat Wyeth concerning Ashurst to Lyndhurst
Cycle Path.
NFDC/TVBC – Letter notifying Parish Council that there
would be an increase in cost of collection and disposal of dog
waste for 2005/06 to £472.91 and asking for the return
of a signed form to denote agreement to these terms.
HCC – Email from Margaret Armstrong, Youth Worker, Community
Development explaining that a mini bus would be taken into Lyndhurst
on Thursday from 3.30 to 6 pm (small youth provision).
They
would like a key to the Recreation Ground to get into the car
park and would also like to meet with the Parish Council to
discuss youth provision in the village.
RESOLVED: That a key be allocated.
61. Fault
Log
The Chairman reminded Councillors to inform the Clerk when items
they had reported were repaired in order that they could be removed
from the list.
62. Accounts
(a) The Clerk submitted
the accounts as detailed on Appendix A for payment.
RESOLVED: That accounts
as detailed in vouchers 1130-1135 inclusive totalling £1,471.99p be
approved and paid.
(b) The Clerk/Responsible
Financial Officer presented the balance sheet for the financial
year ended 31 March 2005. The accounts had now been successfully
internally audited and the relevant forms were submitted for
signature.
RESOLVED: That the Chairman and Clerk/Responsible
Financial Officer be authorised to sign the accounts and audit
form for the financial year ended 31 March 2005.
63. August
Meeting
RESOLVED: That in future unless there
was any urgent business a Parish Council meeting would not be
held in the month of August.
64. The Custards/Queens
Parade/Clarence Road/Pemberton Road/Empress Road
Mrs Wyeth explained that she had been contacted
by residents who felt that drivers were “rat running” along these
roads to avoid heavy traffic in Romsey Road. They had asked
for rumble strips although it had been pointed out that these
were noisy.
Therefore, they had asked for consideration
to be given to other traffic calming measures and it was noted
that any request would need to be made by the Parish Council.
RESOLVED: That no further action be taken
at the present time.
65. Car
Parking Charges
Mrs Wyeth said that she had just left a District
Council meeting at which it had been decided to increase short
stay car parking charges from £6 to £8 per annum for residents.
However,
the length of time these could be used would be increased from
two to three hours. A new clock could also be purchased
covering charges in long stay car parking and the cost of this
would be £80 per annum.
It was proposed to grant
concessions for parking at Hythe for ferry users and to enable
a five hour stay using the shopper’s clock in Lyndhurst
long stay car park. Other locations (eg Beaulieu and
Fordingbridge) could be making similar requests.
RESOLVED: To write to New Forest District
Council to stress the importance of having a five hour time limit,
but to state that the Parish Council were disappointed to see
such a large increase and a lack of consultation regarding the
proposals.
66. Rural
Grant
Mrs Wyeth outlined her proposals to award this
grant of £500
between the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.
67. Memorials
and Purchases
Confirmation was given for the following purchases made since
the date of the last meeting:
No 2537/88 |
Mr
R M Lacey |
(NP) |
£148.00 |
Burial
plot |
No 2537/88 |
Mr
& Mrs P R Whittam |
(P) |
£74.00 |
Burial
plot |
Confirmation was given for the following memorial granted since
the date of the last meeting:
No 2411/56 |
Eileen
Ismay Gamble |
(NP) |
£42.00 |
Additional
inscription |
68. County Councillor’s
Report
None.
69. Items
for Discussion at the Next Meeting
Agenda items brought forward from Agenda for September meeting.
Any other items brought to the Clerk’s attention by 3
October 2005.
70. Rumour Corner
Professor Barber asked whether there were any
plans to return to the Community Centre for Parish Council
meetings.
The
Chairman explained that two meetings had been held at this
venue as a trial and the situation would be reviewed again
at a future date.
Mr Rollé expressed concern at the dilapidated
condition of Le Canard Restaurant.
RESOLVED: To write to
Hampshire County Council expressing concern for the safety
of pedestrians from broken windows and possible falling debris.
Mr Alexander reported that he had contacted Mr Bryant regarding
his request to have the seats near the Lyndhurst Park Hotel turned
around so that they faced the Forest.
It was reported that during the remedial work
that was being undertaken on the cattle grid at Bank the gate
had been padlocked on occasions. This would prevent emergency
vehicles gaining access.
RESOLVED: To write to the Highway Authority
to request that the situation be rectified.
The subject of Councillors’ expenses would
be added to the Finance and General Purposes Committee Agenda.
Mr Abbott showed Councillors a copy of a welcome pack issued
by the Forestry Commission to new residents.
In the absence of any other business the Chairman thanked those
present for attending and closed the meeting. |
