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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES
From the meeting held 30th January 2003 in the
Village Hall
New Parish Councillor
A letter had been received from Bob Twiddy
applying to fill the Parish Councillor vacancy; as there
were no other applicants, he was co-opted and welcomed by
the Chairman. Bob agreed to represent the PC on the New
Forest Consultative Panel.
Police
P C Alan Day attended the meeting. He is keeping
an eye on the travellers parked off Newton Lane and doing
everything possible. He has now been trained in the use
of laser speed detection equipment. The police community
vehicle will be visiting Whiteparish on Tuesday 11th
February at 11am. P C Day will also be visiting the
School on 21st February at 1.30 pm.
Matters Arising from last meeting
Fingerposts opposite the shop and at the
junction of Parkwater Road/Common Road have been replaced.
Wooden building erected at the new entrance to The Cedars
- A response received from SDC Enforcement was considered
inadequate; to be pursued. Broken fences at the Copse and
behind the Village Hall - Swaythling Housing Association
do own these two fences. Repairs to be carried out in due
course. Request for another road light in Clay Street -
Safe walkway to School - WCC have no funds to purchase
land needed. PC to investigate the feasibility of
purchasing the necessary strip of land from the executors
of the estate. Internal auditor - Richard Parsons has
agreed to undertake this for year ended 31st March 2003.
Finance
Following a request for extra help, the PC
agreed to pay £600 towards the maintenance of the
churchyard for 2003. It was agreed to purchase a new
edition of the Parish Councillors' Guide for £12.50.
Rights of Way
Reports received that footpath 37 which runs
from opposite Testwood Cottages layby on the A27 to
Parkwater Road at Rosemead is blocked by a fallen tree.
The stile near Rosemead is rotting and dangerous. This to
be reported to the Footpath Warden. More waymarkers have
been sited. There are a number of new stiles between
Parkwater Cottage and Blaxwell Farm.
Planning
The Environment Agency are proposing to site a
rain radar mast 60 ft high on Dean Hill in West Dean
parish. A new project at SDC Planning will have all
planning applications viewable on-line shortly. This will
be followed eventually by the possibility of making
applications on-line.
New funding available for community groups
New Forest LEADER+ funding is available to
support small scale, community-led rural development
projects. This funding can be used to fund projects which
encourage environmentally friendly commoning and farming
in the New Forest or to promote new ways of processing,
distributing and marketing local Forest produce. Contact
Emma Rigglesworth tel. 023 80 284144 Email: emma@newforestcommittee.org.uk.
Village Hall Committee
The Parish Council will now be charged £20 per
meeting for hire of the hall. The costs of refurbishments
are being considered; work may be carried out in phases
as funds become available. Villagers to be canvassed on
their views.
Memorial Ground Trust
Harold Beauchamp reported that the pond is to be
cleaned and fenced. The amalgamation of the Trust with
the Management Committee was discussed; as was the
enlargement of the tennis court to enable other games to
be played. It may be possible to get a 100% grant for
improvements to the football pitch. The possibility of
building a smaller pavilion was discussed.
Environment
The railings opposite Courtens Garden Centre
have still not been repaired. The street sign at
Highlands Way has been removed. These two items to be
reported.
Next Meeting
Villagers are very welcome to attend the Annual
Parish meeting on 20th March 2003 at 7.30 pm in the
Village Hall where they will be able to speak on any
matter that concerns them. Please contact the Clerk or
any councillor if you can't attend and wish to raise any
village matter. Items already scheduled for discussion
are improvements to the X7 bus route and the possibility
of a Village Design Statement for Whiteparish. This will
be followed by a Parish Council meeting.
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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