EAST
WOODHAY PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON
TUESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2002
Parish Appraisal/Village
Design Statement.
The steering group have
recently met with members of Overton Council who have just completed their
Village Design Statement.
They are happy to help in
any way they can, and gave lots of helpful advise and information. Timescales from start to finish are
estimated at around 2 years.
Website.
It was confirmed that
abridged minutes of Parish Council Meetings are now being posted on the
Website, along with dates of future meetings. However, minutes cannot be posted until they have been
signed off at the meeting after the one to which they refer. Everyone is welcome to
attend all Parish Council meetings.
Litter Warden.
Colour advertisements have
been produced and will be posted around the Parish in an attempt to recruit a
Litter Warden. These will be in
place for approximately one month, after which response will be assessed and
any further action considered.
Swings at Heath End.
The surface underneath the
swings has now been replaced, and new shackles have been fitted to the swings
themselves.
Transport.
Progress with regard to
improving public transport provision to Andover has been disappointing. With many different organisations
involved, the situation becomes very complicated, and monies cannot be obtained
from the government for a service which is deemed as undermining an existing
local one. The position will
remain under review.
Masons Court has been
identified as an idea position to site a new Bus Shelter. Details of suppliers, styles and
prices have been obtained. A 75%
grant from the Countryside Commission will be sought, along with contributions
from local businesses. The
issue of whether Planning Permission will be required is to be looked into.
Planning.
The Council has objected to
the proposed erection of a telecoms mast at Blacklands Copse on the basis that
it is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Council also intends to speak against proposed
development at Harwood Paddock when it comes up before Development Committee.
Skateboard Ramp.
A Safety Report is due soon
on the Parish’s play equipment, and it is felt that the Skateboard Ramp
may be highlighted as something which requires attention.
A quotation of £160
plus VAT to repair the recent vandalism on the Skateboard Ramp has been
accepted and work will commence shortly. The possibility of using sheet steel instead of
plywood on the surround will be considered. It was also suggested that the Council should look into the
possibility of providing some sort of shelter on the Recreation Ground with the
intention of stopping youths from vandalising the Skateboard Ramp to shelter
inside there. Several other
parishes have erected shelters recently with the help of funding from
Basingstoke and Deane. The
matter is to be investigated further.
Donations.
A request was received from
St. Thomas’ Handbell Ringers for a donation towards the cost of
maintaining their bells. The
meeting agreed to a donation of £100.
Queen’s Golden
Jubilee Celebrations.
A letter has been received
by the Parish Council suggesting the purchase of a community minibus as a
suitable Jubilee Project. However,
a project such as this brings with is many associated issues such as
maintenance, housing, driving etc.
It was agreed that any decision on the matter should be postponed until
after the new Council is in place in May.
The Parish Council is
looking to enhance the grassy area opposite Masons Court as a Jubilee
Project. The cost of
providing a steel/iron framed seat could cost in excess of £600, coupled
with the cost of hardstanding and fixings. Provision of some car parking spaces there would
prevent cars parking on the grass, but work of this nature would be the
responsibility of the Highways Department.
A community event is to be
held on Tuesday 4th June in the field used by St. Martin’s
Guild for their fete. The marquees
used for the fete will remain in place and barbeques and entertainment will be
provided. People are invited to
bring picnics and food to barbeque.
The cost will be covered by contributions from local organisations
supplemented by a charge of 50p per person, which will also help enable
monitoring of numbers.
Children in the Parish will be presented with commemorative mugs.