EASEBOURNE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON Present: Mr I Heustice (Chairman), Mr J Stringer (Vice-Chairman). Mr D Pack, Dr A Guyatt, Mr J Dabson, Mr F Martin, Mrs A Marchand, Mr M Taylor, Mr B Gowar, the Clerk and one member of the public.
08/09 29 Apologies for Absence: Mrs J Deacon-Ford, Mrs E Hamilton (EPC & CDC) and Lt Col T Pemberton (WSCC). 30 Declaration of Interest: none 31 The Minutes of the meeting held on 9th July 2008 were signed as a true record. All in favour. 32 Matters Arising: none 33 Demonstration of SID (Speed Indicator Device): deferred due to unavailability of PC Quinnell. 34 Affordable Housing presentation by Mr Sam Irving (CDC Rural Housing Enabler): Mr Irving outlined the procedure employed by the District Council to allocate social housing to people on the housing register. This is now called “Choice Based Letting Scheme”. The number of applications to join the register is currently rising rapidly. In Easebourne the number of people on the register with a ‘Local Connection’ far exceeds the number of homes available, with the average yearly turnover of properties being only 3. To address this situation, sites are being sought for the building of more social housing. It was pointed out that the vacant allotment site (Cowdray owned) at the rear of Cowdray Road had been proposed by the Parish Council on many occasions, over a period of several years, and had been included in the now defunct Local Development Framework (LDF). Mr Irving had spoken to the Cowdray Estate and would pursue the suggestion. 35 No report from the County Councillor. The Clerk to contact Lt Col Pemberton about the lack of visits by the Highways Rangers; we have received one visit only, in the 5 months since scheme started at the beginning of April. Clerk to also contact WSCC, with copy to Lt Col Pemberton, warning of the ice hazard in Easebourne Street, during the coming winter months, if the water leak, caused by damaged pipes, is not repaired by then 36 Report from the District Councillor. In her absence Mrs Hamilton sent a written report, bringing to the attention of the meeting a proposal to make swimming free for children and over 60s. Also, the appeal against the decision to refuse planning permission for Nightons,Hollist Lane, has been dismissed. 37 Finance: a) The following payments were noted (Portman cheque numbers 800-)
b) Receipt of £4417.99 from CDC, for payment to Wicksteed for new playground equipment, was noted
38 Planning:
a) Playground : Incident in playground recently resulting in small fire on safety surfacing of swing unit. Spotted by ProTec and reported to police. On advice from RoSPA, the cradle swing unit has been taken out of use, following guidance received from the manufacturer. Estimates received for replacement swing unit (discussed under Agenda item 40). b) Burial Ground: no problems reported 41 Schools in Midhurst/Easebourne update. Following a letter from the Parish Council, in July, to Mrs P Arculus (WSCC), asking for a meeting to discuss the future of the Midhurst Intermediate School site, a visit is now to be arranged between her and Mr P Griffiths (WSCC Cabinet Member for Education) and representatives of the Parish Council. Mr Heustice and Mrs Hamilton (subject to her agreement) will represent the Parish Council. Clerk to arrange a mutually convenient date. 42 Correspondence and notices received were noted. Late notice of closure of Easebourne Village Institute. The Parish Council expressed regret at the closure of a village facility.
The meeting closed at 9.10pm
Next Parish Council meeting will be held on 12th November 2008 at 7.30pm.
Mrs Carole Allan, Clerk to Easebourne Parish Council, Ashfield Cottage, 1 Ashfield Close, Midhurst, GU29 9RP. Telephone: 01730 813374. Email: easebournepc@tiscali.co.uk
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