Whiteparish Parish Council

PARISH COUNCIL NOTES
From the meeting held 14th November 2002 in the Village Hall

Parish Councillor Resignation
Gerard Downes has resigned from the Parish Council. As there is an election next May, no replacement will be sought before then.

Matters Arising from last meeting
Extension of speed limit on Dean Lane - WCC have agreed to include in the annual review of speed limits an extension of the 30 mph limit on Dean Lane to the village boundary sign; the A27 east of the village is already on the list for reconsideration as a 50 mph limit. Highlands Way Copse - SDC have cleared up rubbish. Ownership of the fence is being investigated in order to get it repaired. Fingerposts opposite the shop and at the junction of Parkwater Road/Common Road have yet again not been replaced and will be re-reported. Modifications at Brickworth Junction - Complaints have been made that when emerging from the A27 the road signs are confusing and also it is not possible to see the traffic lights from the front of the queue. The slip road from Salisbury on to the A27 has not been widened; it is dangerous. Highways Agency to be informed. Footpath 22 at Parklands - WCC have never been informed of a diversion. A diversion order may have been made by SDC. Cllr Randall to investigate. Wooden building erected at the new entrance to The Cedars - SDC Enforcement have investigated and this is a permissible development, provided no-one is living there permanently.

Rights of Way
Some new way markers have been put out. Two trees have fallen over footpath 8. It is not possible to ride a horse along bridleway 39. To be reported to the Footpath Warden.

Planning
Replacement Salisbury District Local Plan - Proposed Modifications - John LeQuesne had gone through this document and advised that some amendments will affect Whiteparish but any changes are an improvement.

Possible new funding
Community First have advised that there may be a new scheme which will be applicable to Whiteparish and any organisation within the village wishing to make a claim should contact the Parish Council. No further details are available yet.

Village Hall Committee
Two meetings had been held. Various repairs had been carried out. Broken fence behind the hall to be reported to Swaythling Housing Association for repair. Following a request, it was stated that a copy of the lease is available for viewing. A list of possible improvements/modifications to be passed to an architect for assessment as to cost and feasibility. Applications for funding to be made to various agencies.

New Forest National Park (Designation Order) Enquiry
Ian O'Neill had attended to put forward the Parish Council objection to the proposed boundary and reiterated the suggestion that the A36 would make a more sensible boundary. The outcome of the enquiry is expected some time next year.

Memorial Ground Trust
Dave Boakes agreed to fill the Parish Council representative vacancy.

Environment
Harold Beauchamp had received a request for another road light in Clay Street at a particularly dark spot. This to be investigated.
A trailer full of rubbish had been abandoned in a gateway just over Dean Hill past the radio mast. This to be reported for removal.
Lack of white lines on the new road surface through the village was noted. To be investigated as to whether this is part of the experiment taking place in Wiltshire.

Next Meeting
Villagers are very welcome to attend the next Parish Council meeting on 19th December 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
Website www.whiteparish.org.uk
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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