Parish Council Reports Aug 2010
Report on Ufford Parish Council meeting on July 13th
1. Village broadband and computer training. The meeting was attended by Bernard Kane. The parish council is continuing its efforts to liaise with the Village Hall committee and set up a broadband connection in the Village Hall because it is thought that many residents may not have access to a computer or may not be making full use of their computers, and it was agreed that a letter would be sent to every household giving details of training which could be offered.
2. Traffic calming. The final decision on speed signs could not be made because of a delay in the decision about the contribution from the City Council.
3. Closure of Ufford Church. Reluctantly the parish council had to accept this decision.
4. Southey Woods. The gates will be left open during the summer holidays.
The parish council does not meet in August unless comments are required on a planning application so the next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 14th.
Parish News Report for Barnack & Pilsgate Parish Council
The meeting held on Monday 12 July 2010 in the Wilfrid Wood Hall was attended by Mrs J Woollard (Chairman), Mr E Barker, Mr H Brassey, Dr I Burrows, Mrs D Dolby, 1 member of the public and Mrs R McCallum (Parish Clerk).
At the Neighbourhood Council meeting, it was agreed that working group meetings will be held to discuss a way forward for Neighbourhood Councils in the parish areas.
The oak bench provided by the Community Leadership Group has been put just inside the entrance to the Cricket Club at the end of Canon Drive. Approval has been received for the planning application for a one and half storey side extensions and single storey front extension to front porch at The Grange, Stamford Road, Pilsgate, and for the replacement windows at The Old Cottage, The Square, Barnack.
The planning application for the construction of detached two storey three-bed dwelling including car parking at land adjacent to 2 Orchard Road, Barnack was discussed and comments forwarded. Confirmation was received for the refusal of planning permission for the construction of a four-bed dwelling and detached garage at land adjacent to 1 Pudding Bag Lane, Pilsgate. The architect concerned showed his revised plans to the council and asked for their comments.
The payments, bank reconciliation and budget control were approved. An update was given for the Airey House Development Site. The work is still being held on account of the relocation of the lizards to Southey Woods.
The plans put forward for a hibernacula site have been approved but the Forestry Commission are now demanding an unreasonable contribution towards the building of a visitor’s centre in the woods.
The parish council are arranging a meeting between all the parties to try to speed the start of work on the Airey House site. The parish council agreed to make a contribution towards the purchase of two further speed reduction signs. Faulty street lights in Kingsley Close will be reported for repair. Burghley Estates will be requested to cut back the overhanging trees at Jingle Cottage and the weeds on the Millstone Lane garden site.
The owner of the garden plot next to Southcroft will be asked to cut back the weeds and fill in the trench. As it is a danger with open access to the footpath. PCC will be asked to remove the redundant bus shelter outside The Limes on Main Street as it is falling apart. Highways will be asked to confirm if the Kingsley Estate and Main Street are on the resurfacing schedule. The Fix-It-Van will be asked to clear litter along Wittering Road and to spray weed killer on Walcot Road.
The next meeting is on Monday 9 August 2010 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. All are welcome. A full copy of these minutes is on the village notice boards.