EH explained that the RHMC is a
separate body to the parish council and asked that Mr McGrath
put his request in writing to both the RHMC and the parish
council. It was advised that a meeting is due to take place on
7th April with the RHMC to find out their plans for
the hall. Councillors were very supportive of the issue.
PG confirmed that if he could do
anything to help to release the money he would do so but needs
to receive formal notification by letter or email.
PG agreed to verify if Bolney
Under 5s can still apply to WSCC/DSCF for capital grant
originally part of Rawson Institute plan for village hall.
Report from County Councillor
Supporting
the community
·
PG has been asked
if funds from SureStart are likely to be available for any
future scheme. He confirmed that there arent funds in the
budget but if conservatives gain power then any project to
benefit the community will likely to be given precedence.
·
PG would like to
use the successful relocation of the post office in Bolney as an
example. FW agreed to provide information about the process
that took place.
Schools
·
This is a busy time
of year due to school admissions. Bolney school was
oversubscribed. All catchment children gained a place however
there are some siblings that are out of area who have not
currently got a place.
Highways
·
The cost of
potholes has been so great (£10m) that some schemes for School
Safety Zones have had to be put on hold.
·
PG stressed the
importance of encouraging people to report potholes to ensure
they get filled. WSCC are very dissatisfied with the quality of
work done by the current contractors so will not be renewing
their contract.
·
Rodney Jackson
represented the parishes on the recent snow summit. PG advised
to ask him for feedback if it is not received from WSCC.
·
PG asked that the
council reviews its emergency plan and was advised that this is
being looked at by TS.
·
PG has received
notification from Mr Batchelor that the buses are not using the
agreed route around Bolney and is following this up. FW advised
that they appear to be using the correct route and has not
received any adverse comments.
·
The £5000 Community
Initiative Grant for fingerposts has now been agreed.
PG left
the meeting.
Report from District Councillor
In the
absence of Mrs Seward no report was available.
1.
Apologies for Absence
Ms B Sands and Mrs S Seward.
2. Minutes of the last meeting
It was agreed by
all that the Minutes of the meeting held on 16th
February 2010 be approved and signed by the chairman.
3. Declarations of Interest
There were none.
4. Finance
4.1
Agree the previously circulated list of accounts for
payment
The list of accounts for March was agreed by all and signed by
the Chairman.
5.
Receive a report from the roads and highways focus group
DW advised that he and TS would be doing a survey of the roads
in Bolney next week. This will be done twice a year.
6.
Receive a report from the footpaths focus group
FW advised that Nick Scott and the footpath rangers did the nine
month visit a week ago and he is awaiting the report. The
footpaths are generally in a good condition with no major
concerns.
EH mentioned the footpath maintenance group that has been set up
in Horsted Keynes
7.
Receive a report from the communications and action plan focus
group
FW advised that the Open Doors sessions are continuing on the
second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Feedback from
individuals is being progressed. It is important to focus on
things that are important to the community
8.
Receive a report from the housing and development land focus
group
AM advised that the housing event took place on 3rd
March and had a good turnout of 34 people. The housing survey
has now been posted out so are currently awaiting results of
this. DW will put out notices around the village to remind
people to respond to the survey. AM will also put an article in
the parish magazine.
There has been some conflicting information about the
availability of Drovers to residents. AM will arrange a meeting
with the trustees of Drovers.
9. Receive an update on the fingerposts
The £5000 grant from WSCC has now been agreed. Work will start
at the end of March or beginning of April when the weather
improves. The contractors will start with the missing posts,
then those that need replacement, finishing with those that just
need some refurbishment. Hopefully it will be done soon but
could take several months.
10. Receive an update on the Pavilion and Pavilion Cafι
EH, FW and JD met with MSDC to discuss the ongoing plans for the
pavilion, the possibility of taking a lease and the rent. MSDC
have asked for formalised plans for the area. The parish
council is due to meet with the RHMC on 7th April to
find out their plans for the hall before this can be considered.
The parish council is waiting to hear from MSDC as to what they
can offer with regard to the rent on the pavilion.
JD carried out a financial review of the pavilion cafι with Phil
and Sara Silcock. JD has put together a proposed budget for the
next six months and will discuss this with them. They are
concerned about the impact of the new village hall on the cafι
and would like confirmation that it will be available until at
least September. Further information should be available
following the meeting with RHMC.
EH advised that a note of the meeting with MSDC will be
circulated once the content has been agreed by MSDC.
11.
Receive an update on the school safety zone
FW advised that a letter of confirmation that the parish council
will fund the school safety zone has been sent to WSCC. The
project may be done sooner now as some WSCC funding for school
safety zones has been redirected to potholes. A period of
consultation will now take place.
FW read out a thank you from the School Travel Committee.
12. Village Day
AM asked who would like to be involved in running the welly
wanging stall for Village Day this year. Several councillors
are already involved in the day and some will be away but it is
hoped that the stall will go ahead.
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