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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES
From the meeting held 18th April 2002 in the
Village Hall
Matters Arising from last meeting
Proposed scheme for walkway in Common Road
- It was decided not to pursue this scheme due to lack of
support. Skateboard park - quotations still
awaited to fill in the sides. Suggested new site for
recycling skips at old sewerage beds in Newton Lane -
SDC are investigating this suggestion and obtaining a
costing for installing hard-standing.
Rights of Way
Complaints had been received that the stile on
to the footpath from Blaxwell Lane to the A27 had been
made dog-proof so that walkers could not take their dogs
through. This has been done to make the field
stock-proof; the Footpath Warden at SDC has been to
inspect it and has agreed the measure. Walkers are
reminded that on any footpath dogs should not be allowed
to stray from the path.
Planning
Moor Farm sandpit - two applications for
modification of conditions applied to the Planning
Permission for the site had been received from WCC. An
extra meeting of the PC was held 27th March when the
grounds for objection were drawn up. Site adjacent to
the Surgery - the Parish Council application to move
the driveway to the approved dwelling on this site a few
metres east has been approved. An application will now be
made for a second bungalow on the site. Old village
hall site - the access to the rear is owned by
Swaythling Housing Association and there is no right of
way. SDC and WCC Highways have raised no objections in
principle to access from the A27, provided certain
guidelines are followed but a new planning application
will be necessary.
Police
A reminder of the Police Community Consultative
Group meeting to be held in Whiteparish on 21st May 2002
in the village hall at 7.30 pm.
Correspondence
Rural Enhancement 2002 - four flower
barrels have been approved and will arrive around late
May.
WCC "Householders Guide for Emergencies" and
"Emergency Planning in Wiltshire" booklets have
been placed in the shop. Extra copies can be ordered by
phoning 01225 713157 or e-mail johnedwards@wiltshire.gov.uk
. Possible weight limit on A27 - the planned
survey of traffic on the A27 will not now take place
until September 2002; the delay is due to the planned
roadworks.
Possible siting of a new village hall on the Memorial
Ground A joint meeting between VHMC (Village
Hall Management Committee) and MGT (Memorial Ground
Trust) and the PC was held on 27th March 2002. A report
of this meeting has been separately published. After this
the VHMC and MGT held separate meetings; each committee
agreed that amalgamation of the two should not proceed
until the design, siting and funding for a new joint
building had been agreed. The PC is proposing another
joint meeting as soon as appropriate.
Diversion of A36 traffic through Whiteparish
Many complaints have been received about the
speed of traffic through the village, particularly at
night. District Councillor Randall to follow this up with
Robert Key MP. A request to be made to the local police
for speed checks at night and also for flashing speed
indicator signs. Also the A36 contractors to be asked to
put more 30 mph and road narrows signs in place. Since
the meeting the relevant authorities have been contacted
but they have felt unable to respond to these requests.
The contractors hope to complete the A36 works a week
ahead of schedule. (Work started 8th April and was due to
take four weeks).
Code of Conduct
The code drawn up by DTLR (Department of
Transport, Local Government and the Regions) was adopted
with effect from 1st May 2002. Each councillor must
declare business interests in the village to the SDC
Monitoring Officer by 29th May and sign a declaration to
abide by the code by the end of June.
Reports from representatives on Committees
The MGT have agreed to tidy up the present
sports pavilion. There has been an increase in dog
fouling on the Recreation Ground; no dogs are allowed on
the Ground and dog owners are asked to respect this
health and safety measure. Reminder signs to be erected.
The VHMC have elected Mrs. J. Munro as Chairperson. Four
broken windows to be mended. A quote for the repair of
the roof had been received. SDC have still not repaired
the potholes in the car park.
Next Meeting
Villagers are very welcome to attend the next
Parish Council meeting on 30th May 2002 at 7.30 pm in the
Village Hall where they may speak at the discretion of
the Chairman. Please contact the Clerk or any 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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