| Both the TDBC Councillor(John Williams) and our newly elected County
Councillor(Roderick Watson) were able to attend and gave guidance in their
respective spheres. Councillor Watson (SCC) had that day, been to the village with
an Atmos representitive to see just how deep and dangerous the potholes had become
and he was pleased to tell the meeting that the village is now on the repair
schedule. He also agreed to look into the reason for the delay in starting the
Monmouth Walk repairs, and as an interim measure, Mr. R. Pearse and Mr. D. Parsons
are to check the upper part to see if it is practical to remove some of the fallen
timber by hand to improve the access. When questioned about time scale for the
speed restriction, Councillor Watson was not optimistic - nearby villages are still
waiting action after two years. Councillor Williams explained the reasons behind the refusal for the Crown's planning application at the builders yard at Shoreditch. Although a brown field site, it is in the "wrong place" for housing. It was agreed to write to the planning department explaining why several Parish Councillors and some local residents had thought it a good idea, i.e.: clear up an eyesore, improve the dangerous road junction, particularly now that the Nursing Home wants to expand, and also to assist with the flooding. It was definitely the opinion of the council that the advantages outweighed the present situation. In the play area, removal of the wooden surrounds and the chipping replaced with safety matting was discussed and the Clerk was asked to find out if this was a realistic option.
Mr. D. Parsons reported on the Village Fun Evening which although not intended
as a fund raising event had generated a profit of around £350. He informed the
council that the Millennium Committee had reformed as the Golden Jubilee Committee
and plans were afoot to have four days of celebrations in June 2002. The plans for
the Avenue of Trees, postponed due to the Foot and Mouth epidemic would
continue in the autumn. The council also requested that the committee be asked to
continue after next year's events with a view to raising funds to purchase an area
of land within the village for a Village Green. |