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,
Mr M Rollé, Mrs A Trend and Mrs P Wyeth.
Clerk to the Council:
Mrs M H Weston
1. Public Participation
None.
2. Disclosures of Interest
None.
3. Apology for Absence
An apology for absence was received from Professor K Barber.
4. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting dated 13 March 2007, having been circulated, were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
5. Matters Arising
None
6. Minutes of Committee Meetings
The minutes of the following Committee meetings held since the date of the last meeting were approved:
(a) Cemetery Committee (14 March)
Mrs Wyeth thanked Mr Boyes for all the voluntary work he had carried out in the Cemetery.
(b) Planning Committee (27 March)
Mr Abbott explained that he had received a letter from Mr Biggins (Application No 91381 – Vernalls Farm) enquiring whether the Parish Council understood the meaning of “ancillary” accommodation. Mr Abbott had drafted a reply.
(c) Recreation Ground Committee (29 March)
Mr Rollé explained that inclement weather had prevented the Probation Service carrying out the work in the Recreation Ground.
They would continue to paint equipment in the children’s play area but it had been decided to employ a fencing contractor to repair the fencing to the play area and some of the boundary fences that were in a bad condition. The ground to the side of the play area would also be strimmed and the tree roots removed or ground out.
A picnic table would be purchased and placed in the play area. If this proved successful further tables would be purchased for the grass area to the side. Minor repairs would be undertaken to the skateboard ramp and the possibility of a new directional notice in a more prominent position would be investigated. Other ideas were also ongoing.
7. Reports from Representatives of Outside Bodies
None.
8. Correspondence
HAPTC –
Information concerning the “Village 30 Programme”.
Core Training for Councillors course.
NFDC –
Invitation to Community Safety Operational Jag briefing on 26 April.
Email concerning Air Quality Action Plan for Lyndhurst
RESOLVED: To invite representatives from NFDC to attend the May Parish Council meeting to outline their proposals.
Licensing Act 2003
Variation of Licence – Forest Lodge Hotel, Pikes Hill.
Resubmission of Catholic Church sign.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk contact NFDC stating that the Parish Council are still unhappy with the sign and will await a planning application.
CCTV Statistics (January and February 2007).
Temporary 40 mph speed limit between Lyndhurst and Ashurst commencing 16 April for the duraction of the construction of the cycleway.
New Forest Community Safety Partnership – letter explaining that the New Forest Safer Roads Group has agreed to the deployment of a Speed Indicator Device in Southampton Road.
The Parish Council are being asked to contribute £300 towards the cost of the sleeve on the pole on which the SID can be positioned.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk write for further clarification on this matter to see if it was possible to have the SID positioned on different roads in rotation.
Community First, New Forest – Newsletter, Spring 2007.
NF NPA –
Statement of Community Involvement – adoption.
Email from Steve Avery, Head of Development Control explaining that due to lack of demand the NF NPA were considering reducing planning surgeries at Queens House to one morning per week. Views of Parish Councils requested by 30 April.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk write to the Steve Avery stating that the Parish Council are pleased with the facility and would regret its removal.
Dean Phillips, Parent Governor, Lyndhurst Infant School
– School Travel Plan.
Defra – Correspondence concerning the procedure for Secretary of State appointment of Parish Members to the NF NPA 2007.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk reply stating that this Parish Council would like to see an election for representatives from Parish Councils.
9. Accounts
The Clerk submitted the accounts as detailed on Appendix A for payment.
RESOLVED: That voucher numbers 1279, 1206 to 1213 in the sum of £2,562.68 for the period 4.03.07 to 10.04.07 be approved and paid.
Mr Alexander felt it was necessary to show unspent/overspent budgets from the last financial year on the monthly budget summary prepared by the Clerk.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk investigate whether it was feasible to show last year’s budgets on the summary where appropriate.
10. Parish Plan
Mrs Trend outlined progress made and stated that there would be a meeting of all interested parties on 10 May. Posters would be erected and a press release had been prepared. Penny Velander (NFDC) and Anne Harrison (HCC Market Towns Co-ordinator) would be at the meeting. Mrs Trend urged members of the Parish Council to attend.
11. Elections
It was noted that as 13 nominations had been received there would be an election to decide who should fill the 12 parish council vacancies for the next four years provided no-one withdrew their nomination by 12.00 noon tomorrow.
12. Annual Parish Meeting
RESOLVED: That due to the length of time it had taken to conduct business and present reports at the 2007 Annual Parish Meeting it was no longer considered appropriate to invite a speaker.
13. Memorials and Purchases
None.
14. County Councillor’s Report
None.
15. Dates of Future Committee Meetings
Allotment Committee |
18 April |
Allotment Gardens |
5.00 pm |
Planning Committee |
24 April |
Community Centre |
7.15 pm |
Bypass Committee |
To be notified
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16. Items for Discussion at the Next Meeting
Agenda items brought forward from Agenda for April meeting.
Any other items brought to the Clerk’s attention by 2007.
17. Rumour Corner
None.
In the absence of any other business the Chairman thanked those present for attending and closed the meeting. |
