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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES
From the meeting held 16th October 2003 in the
Village Hall
Parish Councillor vacancy
A letter of resignation had been received from
Anne Galvin who is moving from the village; a reply had
been sent expressing thanks for her contributions to the
work of the PC. As there had been no requests to fill the
post by election, it was decided to fill the post by
co-option at the next meeting. Anyone interested should
write a short letter to the Clerk explaining why he/she
wishes to join the Parish Council and should also attend
the meeting.
Matters Arising from last meeting
Signing of Section 106 Agreement by BKG site on
Common Road - A copy of the agreement has been received
and will be inspected. Any infringements to be reported
to SDC Enforcement. Wooden building erected at the new
entrance to The Cedars - An explanation of the legal
position had been received from SDC Enforcement; a reply
to be sent that the PC disagrees with this and to ask for
further explanation. Width of slip road at Brickworth
Junction - a reply received from Atkins that the accident
record for past years does not give cause for concern and
that the road network is designed according to the Design
Manual for Roads & Bridges. However, they will submit
a scheme for improvement in the future works programme
but cannot say when the work may be undertaken. A reply
to be sent that the road layout is not in accordance with
the approved design and to ask for an explanation.
Traffic survey on A27 - A summary of the results has been
received; very few HGVs have been recorded and the PC
feel this is not an accurate reflection of normal
traffic. Quentin Hedley to look out a previous survey
carried out by the Preservation Group to make a
comparison. Football Pitch levelling - Darryl Parsons
attended the meeting to report that the grant from the
Football Foundation had been approved and that the
contractors had started work. It is hoped to finish in
three weeks. Written confirmation of the grant approval
to be passed to the Clerk so that R2 money can be
released from SDC. School traffic problems - Jenny
Threadgold reported on a meeting held at the School. The
PC expressed full support for the safety of the children
which is paramount. Ways of supporting the school
initiatives are being investigated. Parish Council
noticeboard - It was agreed that the Chairman investigate
both a new covered noticeboard and the covering of the
present one as notices are becoming wet and illegible.
Police
John LeQuesne reported on the reply he had given
on behalf of the PC to a letter from Police Community
Consultative Group asking for views on the rise in
Community Tax needed to maintain finance to the Police.
His reply included that the media and District and County
Councillors should be involved to increase the pressure
for more central government funding to be made available
for the Police budget. It was emphasised that villagers
should report all incidents, eg. public order, traffic,
etc. to the Police and insist that the call is recorded
and is given a Crime Number. This will ensure that the
Police can make a better case when bidding for central
government funding.
Correspondence
The Southern Area Committee of SDC have decided
not to support the rural floral enhancement scheme in
2004. Alternative arrangements for flower tubs to be
discussed at next PC meeting. The Wiltshire Youth
Offending Team are seeking to recruit volunteers for a
new Access Mentoring Scheme to support and befriend young
people aged from 10-17 years who are experiencing
difficulties in the education system and who are known to
the Team. For further details contact the Co-ordinator:
Sheila Lupton 01225 781202 at WCC, Trowbridge. Trading
Standards are warning all Wiltshire residents to be
careful if they receive a mailing from a company called
Friedrich Mueller. The company is based abroad and is
being investigated by the Office of Fair Trading in
conjunction with authorities in Europe. The advice
offered is NOT to use the phone number or send any money.
This mailing should be binned. If any resident has
already become involved they are advised to ring Trading
Standards for advice on 08451 201 202. Invitation
received from MP Robert Key for anyone interested in
Broadband to attend a special meeting in The Guildhall,
Salisbury, on Friday, 31st October, 2003 from 10 am to 12
noon when speakers from BT, Business Link, Country
Broadband and Wiltshire & Swindon Smartplace will be
on hand to answer questions.
Finance
A meeting of the Finance Committee will be held
before the next Parish Council meeting at 7 pm on 4th
December 2003 in the Village Hall to set the budget for
2004/2005. All welcome to attend.
Next Meeting
Villagers are very welcome to attend the next
meeting on 4th December 2003 at 7.30 pm in the Village
Hall where they will be able to 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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