1. Allotments. (JvH)

The PC agreed for another skip to be supplied, on a one off basis, to be use specifically for clearing the area adjacent to allotment 98A, which will then be returned to cultivation.(Allotment holders will be notified when skip is available) Work party to be organised, as agreed, with allotment holders at their meeting, to help clear area adjacent to allotment 98A.

  Plot 109C has been re-allocated and plot 99B is due to become available over the next few months.

  2. Youth Club. (KN)

A disco is being arranged. The youth club will close for the summer holidays and re-open in September.

A new youth leader is being sought.

  3. Traffic items.

    Portable speed camera.  (SR/SH/JR)

Church Street (Crofton end) a speed review has been requested.

Speed stickers are now distributed and are thought to be making drivers more aware.

Speed watch is now in operation.  See notes below.

 
                                                      Community Speed Watch

                                    
So what is the idea behind this initiative?

It is NOT a revenue led scheme

Its main aim is to slow down traffic entering this and other local villages making them safer places to live in.

The Facts

The community speed watch team have all been trained.

We share a camera with the other villages in the Pewsey area board area.

We are surveying traffic, volume, direction and speed

If you are travelling over the speed threshold and are recorded by the team, you will be sent a letter by the community speed watch coordinator basically informing you of this fact and requesting that you travel within the permitted limits in the future.

If you are recorded a second time you will receive notification of this from the Chief Constable of Wiltshire.

A third time you will receive a visit from a police officer and you will be targeted by the Road Policing Unit. This may result in a fine and points.

The above applies if you are surveyed by any of the teams in the Pewsey area Board Area.

There has been some discussion locally about the legality of this scheme, it is Legal.  Please support us, we are trying to make our village a safer place for your family.

If you would like get involved with Community Speed Watch please contact, the Parish Council Via its link on the Village Website

   High Street (RD/CAB)

No Parking signs to be ordered for placement on British Legion and Foxbury walls. Design agreed.

  Salt/Grit Bins (CAB)

5 No. new grit bins have been ordered.

   4. Village defibrillator.

The system is now fully operational.

Suggested training days are 6^th and 11^th September, but are subject to the “Legion” being available.

A donation of £15 per person will be sought for the CPR/Defibrillator courses, but anyone unable to contribute should still attend.   

   5. The “Village Pump” (RD)

Awaiting installation date.

   6.  K&A Canal 200^th Anniversary celebrations – Saturday June 5^th.(RD)

Financial statement was made available. It is believed that a small profit will be shown.

   7.  Flood Risk. (CAB)

Community Flooding arrangements/actions are ongoing.

   8.  Additional bollard in Church Street. (RD/CAB)

The Councillors had previously agreed to the supply and erection of 4 new bollards, to be positioned adjacent to the surgery pedestrian entrance.  Costing has been agreed and the bollards have been ordered, but a site visit by Highways is required before installation can take place.

   9.   BT Payphone. (CAB)

An inspector has reviewed the condition of this kiosk, and his report is eagerly awaited by a different department of BT, before a decision is forthcoming regarding the re-decoration. This is still ongoing (chasing)-we are awaiting response from BT.

  10.  Parish Web Site/Document Store. (SH/JvH/PK)

Requirement for a public access Web Site, for use as Data information centre/depository/document store.  

Use and set up of Parish web site agreed.

  11.  Christmas Lights. (PK)

Power connection at “the chains” is not considered cost affective. Other areas for lights to be reviewed.

LED lights, run from a battery to be reviewed.

  12.  Rubbish at the Wharf.

There have been complaints regarding fly tipping etc, at the wharf.  Letter to be compiled and issued to British Waterways.

The correspondence received was reviewed.

Including :- 

• “Rights of way, Wiltshire Council”.  Review and feedback to be given to WC. (PK)
• Request from Leopardwood Foundation for donation to underprivileged children in Sri Lanka, following tsunami.
• Invite to conference regarding “Looking After War Memorials”
• Thank you for your donation received from Bobby Van Trust, The Bruce Trust and the Parish News.
• Remittance Advice from HM Revenue & Customs—VAT Refund.

4, Forestry Houses – single storey side and rear extension.

• No. 872   for £337.28     to Plandscape for June grass cutting.
• No. 873   for £45.00       to Chris Nash for hedge cutting to footpaths.
• No. 874   for £91.42       to Chris Nash for bollard repair.
• No. 875   for £74.00       to Wiltshire Council amenity skip.
• No. 876   for £74.00       to Wiltshire Council amenity skip (allotments).
• No. 877   for £82.25       to Town Printers for K & A.
• No. 878   for £1165.00   to Jane Randfield for K & A.
• No. 879   for £1000.00   to Colin Brinsden for Clerks salary (3 months)
• No. 880   for £64.21       to Colin Brinsden for Clerks expenses.
• No. 881   for £70.00       to David Harris for “Smiths of Oxford” supply of posts for K & A

1. Wiltshire Council 20mph Speed Limit Trial. A policy is under review and WC is looking for support from local councils.

A letter will be written to WC, showing our interest, and nominating the Parish Councillors as willing participants.

Areas of particular concern, with the PC, are :-  a) the two bridges and up to the 3 Tuns,

                                                                                 b) the church in Church Street up to, and including part of Farm Lane.

This follows a complaint raised regarding the two bridges.

2. A complaint has been raised regarding disability access/egress at the railway station, and a request made for improved walkway/footpath signage over the two bridges.

There was a request for a disabled parking bay between the bridges. This request was not supported, as the PC considered it dangerous for anyone to park on or between the bridges.

There was also a request for the disabled bay of the railway car park to be better defined. The PC to liaise with

Bedwyn Trains Passenger Group.

Brook Street is already listed for Machine Patching by WC, date to be advised, and Highways will be contacted regarding the request for improved walkway/footpath signage over the two bridges. The pavement, currently on the Wharf side of the bridge, will be requested to be re-located to the station side. At present pedestrians alighting from West bound trains are encouraged to cross the road at a very dangerous part of the bridges.

3. Several concerns have been raised about persistent parking on the Green, and will be further investigated.

4. Clerk reported that PC would have to register for PAYE, regarding clerk’s wages.