Present:
Mr G Bisson (Chairman), Mr M Abbott, Mr F Alexander, Mr P Boyes, Mrs A Butcher, Mr J Charlesworth, Mr E Gailor, Mr D Newport and Mrs A Trend
Clerk to the Council:
Mrs M H Weston
In attendance:
PC S Ennew
293. Presentation by Mr Christopher Robinson
Mr Robinson thanked the Parish Council for giving him the opportunity of coming to the meeting and explained that he was a member of the British Association of Drivers and would like to talk about speeding vehicles in the village.
The main purpose of his presentation was to ask for the Parish Council’s support to have 30 mph roundels fitted to lamp posts in the village to alert drivers to the fact that they were in a speed limit zone.
The Chairman explained that the Parish Council had, in fact, asked for this facility on a previous occasion and it had not been forthcoming. He also drew attention to difficulties that might be encountered due to the fact that Lyndhurst is in the National Park and the Authority is not in favour of an abundance of signs.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk write to Mr Robinson thanking him for his presentation and pointing out that as we are in the middle of speed watch trials at the present time we would await the outcome of these trials before reaching a decision.
294. Public Participation
None.
295. Disclosures of Interest
None.
296. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Professor K Barber, Mr M Rollé, Mrs P Wyeth and County Councillor M Kendal.
297. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting dated 10 October 2006, having been circulated, were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
298. Matters Arising
(a) Broughton Road/A337 Junction
A letter had been received from Hampshire County Council stating that no action would be taken to move the speed limit sign beyond the junction.
(b) Lyndhurst Car Park – Coach Parking Arrangements
It was understood that New Forest District Council had consulted with local residents and had received letters both for and against removal of the bus shelter.
(c) Remembrance Day Parade
The Chairman reported that the service and parade had taken place successfully.
RESOLVED: To ensure that more publicity was given to the event next year.
299. Minutes of Committee Meetings
Minutes of the following Committee meetings held since the date of the last meeting were approved:
(a) Cemetery Committee (13 October)
The Chairman thanked Councillors Boyes, Gailor and Newport for painting the war memorial railings.
(b) Planning Committee (24 October)
(c) Allotment Committee (31 October)
300. Reports from Representatives of Outside Bodies
Mr Abbott had attended a meeting of the New Forest Consultative Panel and reported that English Nature would now be known as Natural England, work on the cycle route was planned for February 2007 and consideration was being given as to whether the National Park should apply for world heritage status.
Mr Alexander had attended a meeting of NFALC. Chief Supt Wakefield of the Western Operations Command Unit had spoken on the role of the new organisation. There would be 375 uniformed officers and eventually there would also be 96 community support officers.
PC Ennew outlined his views on the proposed changes to the Policing system for the area.
RESOLVED: To invite Chief Supt Wakefield to the Annual General Meeting and to formulate questions in advance.
PC Ennew advised the Parish Council that he would no longer be Community Beat Officer for the area. The Chairman, Clerk and Parish Council recorded their thanks to PC Ennew for the work he had undertaken during his time as Beat Officer.
Mr Alexander said that other topics discussed at the NFALC meeting had been the cost of elections in 2007 and dissatisfaction was expressed at the amount paid to them by HAPTC from the rate they levied on Parish Councils.
Mr Charlesworth said he had been officially informed that there would be no elections taking place for the two vacancies for Verderers.
301. Correspondence
NF NPA – Small Grants Scheme – Countryside Access.
NF NPA – Hampshire Minerals and Waste Core Strategy – applicable to the area of New Forest National Park within Wiltshire – Regulation 28 Consultation.
HAPTC – Information regarding new county-wide Hampshire Action Teams (HATs).
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service – Information regarding updating objectives of Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP). Public meeting on 22 November at Bellemoor School, Shirley. Request for comments regarding future working arrangements between Hampshire and IOW Fire and Rescue Srvices.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service – Information regarding Disability Equality Scheme Consultation.
Ken Thornber, HCC – Copy of letter sent to Councillor Pat Wyeth stating that he remained confident that work on the Ashurst-Lyndhurst cycle route and pedestrian refuge opposite Queens Road would commence before next Easter.
NFDC – Copy letter and plan setting out suggestion for changes to coach park sent out to residents in Shaggs Meadow and Gosport Lane.
NFDC – New Forest District Local Development Framework – Employment Development Plan Document -options and preferred options.
Derek Jordan, Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) NFDC – Copy of email sent to Councillor Pat Wyeth concerning “Scores on the Doors” and the publishing of food safety inspection records.
NFDC – CCTV Statistics.
Environment Department, HCC – Letter concerning request made through the Parish Council by Dennis Blake to have the 30mph speed limit sign moved to the other side of the Broughton Road junction with the A337 Romsey Road.
302. Accounts
The Clerk submitted the accounts as detailed on Appendix A for payment.
RESOLVED: That accounts as detailed in vouchers 1244 to 1251 totalling £1,470.73 be approved and paid.
303. Community Police Presence
Dealt with under Minute 300.
304. Parish Plan
Mrs Butcher and Mrs Trend would be commencing this project and intended to start with a questionnaire to be distributed to all Parish Councillors at the next meeting.
This would take the form of a SWOT analysis and it was hoped Chairmen would consult with their Committees before the January meeting to discuss ideas for their particular sphere and the parish as a whole.
Following this consultation the entire parish would be consulted. The Parish Plan could then be added to the Agenda for discussion at the AGM. The Chairman expressed the Council’s thanks to Mrs Butcher and Mrs Trend for agreeing to undertake the work involved.
RESOLVED: To discuss a budget for the Parish Plan at the Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting.
305. Hampshire Minerals and Waste Development Framework Strategy
– May 2006. Minerals and Waste Core Planning Strategy
Further discussion took place on this subject in the light of the knowledge that the map attached to the strategy indicated that the proposed lorry route would pass down Lyndhurst High Street.
RESOLVED: To write to Hampshire County Council drawing attention to the fact that there was a lorry ban on Lyndhurst High Street between the junction with the A337 and Gosport Lane and that Lyndhurst already suffered from too much traffic and that roads leading directly to the village should not be considered as a route.
306. Memorials and Purchases
Confirmation was given for the following memorials granted since the date of the last meeting:
| Mollie Stewardson |
Memorial Stone |
£45.00 |
P |
| Clive William Sullivan |
Memorial Stone |
£45.00 |
P |
307. County Councillor’s Report
None.
308. Items for Discussion at the Next Meeting
Agenda items brought forward from Agenda for November meeting.
Any other items brought to the Clerk’s attention by 4 December 2006.
309. Rumour Corner
Invitation from INEOS Capital Limited to attend a meeting at Hawkslease on Monday 20 November at 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm regarding progress at Beechen Lane site. Opportunity to view landscaping at Hawkslease (lighting available).
The Chairman reminded Councillors to bring refreshments to the December meeting for a post meeting get together. It was also decided to ask PC Ennew and the street refuse collector to this meeting.
RESOLVED:
(a) That the next meeting of the Parish Council on 12 December 2006 commence at 7.00 pm.
(b) That a letter of thanks be sent to the street refuse collector as he would shortly be leaving the village.
The Clerk echoed the Council’s appreciation of the work undertaken at the war memorial by Messrs Newport, Gailor and Boyes and said she would also like to record her thanks to Mr Boyes for the refurbishment work he had undertaken in the Cemetery Chapel.
Attention was drawn to the car sales being carried out on the grass verge in Gosport Lane.
RESOLVED: That a letter be written to the appropriate authority asking if action could be taken to prevent this practice.
The Clerk reported that Mrs Wyeth was in the process of seeking advice from the Enforcement Officer at the NF NPA to see if the sign displayed in the former camping shop window was permissible.
Mr Newport asked if a reduction in speed limit to 20 mph on forest roads could be recommended in order to prevent animal deaths. This was not thought viable by the Parish Council.
In the absence of any other business the Chairman thanked those present for attending and closed the meeting.
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