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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES
From the meeting held 13th December 2001 in the
Village Hall
Matters Arising from last meeting
Safe walkway to the school - A suggested traffic
scheme for Common Road had been received which allows a
walkway to be constructed. It includes part-time traffic
lights making the section from The Banks to Rose Cottage
one-way. (Provision will be made for residents accessing
properties within the scheme). This is to be discussed
further with WCC and the Parish Council welcome any
comments from villagers, particularly residents of Common
Road. Possible siting of a new village hall on the
Memorial Ground - Following advice received from the
Charity Commission, a private meeting is to be held on
10th January 2002 between the Village Hall Committee, the
Memorial Ground Trust, the Memorial Ground Management
Committee and the Parish Council to discuss this. Camper
van sited on a field adjacent to Brickworth Road - SDC
Enforcement are satisfied that no-one is living in it.
The owner of the field has promised to demolish the
concrete block building, picket fence and dog kennel
which had been illegally erected by the previous owner.
Footpath from Dean Lane to Miles Lane being used as a
bridleway - still being investigated. Councillor Lorraine
Morrish has regretfully tendered her resignation from the
Parish Council due to increased personal commitments. The
vacancy will be advertised in the normal way. PC Day has
stated that there are as yet no plans to train villagers
in the use of laser speed check "guns";
Salisbury Traffic Dept. are awaiting results of a pilot
scheme.
Finance
The Finance Committee recommended that the
precept for 2002/3 should remain at £12,000. This allows
for usual expenses plus a reserve for projects. This was
agreed by the full Parish Council.
Environment
Footpath 2 from the A36 to the A27 is still
impassable; to be investigated further. Two missing
footpath signs to be reported to WCC. A possible blocking
of footpath 6 from Common Road to Blaxwell Lane being
followed up. A letter to be sent to the person who, is it
believed, accidentally damaged the seat in Clay Street
asking why it has not yet been repaired.
Skateboard Park
PC Day keeping an eye on the situation regarding
drug-taking. He believes he has eliminated the problem,
at least for the time being. He is making investigations
as to who is bringing drugs into the village.
Planning
Following the Parish Council application for
planning permission to build a residence on the land
adjacent to the Surgery, it was agreed, following
discussion, to make a new planning application which
would site two properties there. This is to raise the
rest of the money needed for the new sports pavilion; the
site is within the Housing Policy Boundary. It is also
proposed to apply for permission to make an access
driveway along the fence (north/south) just outside the
car park. This driveway would remain in Parish Council
ownership and be under the control of the Memorial Ground
Trust.
Following many adverse comments received on the
appearance of the three new houses being constructed on
the old Dartwest Signs site, SDC Enforcement to be asked
to check that the agreed plans are being adhered to.
The Parish Council have objected to a planning
application for a new driveway into Cedars at Cowesfield
Gate. The existing access is believed to be adequate and
an additional entrance increases the risks of accidents
occurring.
A new driveway into Brickworth Park has been constructed
without planning consent; SDC Enforcement are following
this up.
Police report
It was agreed that the Police report in Steeple
and Street was very welcome and informative; more regular
reports to be requested.
Correspondence
A booklet on how to organise Golden Jubilee
celebrations to be passed on to the "Banyan Tree
Club". A model code of conduct has been received;
each Parish Council must adopt such a code by May 2002.
Clerk and Chairman to receive training from SDC Legal
Dept. about this.
Next Meeting
To be held Thursday, 17th January, 2002 at 7.30
pm in the Village Hall. Villagers may speak at the
discretion of the Chairman. Please contact the Clerk or
any Parish Councillor if you can't attend and wish to
raise any village matter.
Anita Boakes, Parish Clerk, Tel. 884646
E-mail DandA.Boakes@care4free.net
CLARENCE for reporting road and lighting defects
0800 23 23 23
POLICE Alderbury station 01722 710208
Salisbury station 01722 411444
E-mail: alan.day@wiltshire.police.uk
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