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BRADFORD ON AVON TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE TOWN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Held at Bradford on Avon Town Council Offices
St. Margaret’s Hall, St. Margaret’s Street, Bradford on Avon
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On Tuesday 3 June 2008 at 7.00 p.m.
Present
Cllr Malcolm Hewson
Cllr Gwen Allison
Cllr Janet Repton
Cllr Paul Skidmore
Cllr Sheila Allen
Cllr Vicky Landell Mills (Chairman)
Cllr Peter Leach
Mrs Val Baker (Clerk)
Mrs Diane Holmes (Town Clerk)
Also in Attendance
Mr Gerald Milward -Oliver
Mr Godfrey Marks (BOACAT)
Don Hinde – (BOCAT)
Members of Public Present in respect of RPS
Charles Lawrence, R Kirch, Sue Smith, John Waite, Wendy Morris, Christine Orton,
Jo Milbeurn, John Scholfield, Nicola Tranter, Vernon Burchell, Philip Smith, Tracey Smith,
Jon Wright, Richard Tranter, Gavin Audrey, Jacky Wibberley, Barbara Humble, Lucy Schaufer
John Ford, Tony Hull, Sue Hull, Stephen Rangecroft, Michael Skillman, Elizabeth Skillman,
Nicholas Court, Lee Orton, Adam Tegetmuir, Elizabeth Tegetmuir, Rita Shotton, Paul Shotton
Doug Robinson, Lorraine Robinson, Dr Tees and N Phey
2 Apologies
Cllr I Martindale
Mr Bill Riley
3 Minutes
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The minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2008 were agreed as a true and
correct record, with the exception of item 60,Traffic and Transport Matters (I) a) to
read, – A relief road would remain on the Agenda of the Development Framework
and is introduced into the Highway Authority’s strategy. A copy of Report from
BOCAT dated 19/02/08 was not attached to the last minutes as minuted, therefore a
copy of this report is now attached for information.
It was RESOLVED by Town Councillors that a Vice Chairman be elected appointed
at the next meeting in September.
4 Declarations of Interest
Cllr Leach declared an interest in Residents Parking, being a member of the St
Margaret’s Association.
5 Matters Arising
These were all included as agenda items.
6 Chairman’s Announcements
None
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7 Members of the Public to Address the Committee
The following members of public spoke – Rita Shotton, John Wright, John Waite,
Barbara Humble, Richard Tranter, John Ford, Sue Smith and John Scofield.
Members put forward their views about the imminent introduction of the Car parking
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Scheme on the 16 June and concerns about the lack of residents parking.
8 Community Safety
(i) Minutes were received and noted.
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(ii) Paul Skidmore informed Councillors that a meeting was planned for the 12
June - Phil Morgan, Leo Wirtz and members of Off Licenses had also been
invited to attend. It was noted that Pubwatch would monitor Public Houses
over the Summer season and that this could be included on their next
agenda.
9 Traffic and Transport Matters
(i) Workshops – re traffic
Gerald Milward Oliver presented plans for the workshops and distributed a
diagram of the proposed Core Team indicating those parties that will be
involved in the workshop. Time-table of events and diagrams of community
groups involved are attached to these minutes. Leaflets would be distributed
to all households informing them of the public meeting and the result. An
‘Origin and Destination Study’ had been discussed between GMO and Allan
Creedy who had been supportive of this. Godfrey Marks concurred that this
action should be paramount. Cllr Hewson thanked GMO for all his work that
he had done so far on organising the Workshops.
GMO requested that the matter of financing the Workshop could be
discussed at the end of the meeting under Private Business. It was
RESOLVED to consider the budget under private business.
(ii) Cllr Hewson to report on Relief Road
Cllr Hewson had written to George Batten re the ‘relief road’ and had
received a negative reply, for reasons that a relief road would only take effect
if it was Government or Development funded. Cllr Hewson intimated that
BOA was unable to meet criteria for Government Funding, but that he would
continue to keep the ‘pressure on’ and include the awareness for the need of
a relief road. Godfrey Marks informed that as a result of a public survey in
2001 – 75% of BOA residents had been in favour of a relief road.
RESOLVED – to maintain a bid for a relief road to keep up awareness with
the authorities.
(iii) Report from BOCAT
Godfrey Marks raised issues about the ongoing problem of HGV’s through
BOA, and raised the concern of axle weights and mass loading of HGV’s.
He raised BOCAT’s objection to the planning applications of Manvers House
being used predominantly as private dwellings thus forgoing business
opportunity to improve the ‘working town’ ethos being promoted within BOA.
Godfrey Marks also informed that the Traffic & Transport Forum Group,
established in 1996 wished to remain independent and did not want to join
other groups. The new Chairman – John Pearce, Marie Pearce – Secretary
and Betty Parr – Treasurer were now in situ.
(iv) a) Home Zones
It was noted that Allan Creedy had responded to the location and
suitability of Home Zones by suggesting that before Home Zones
could be considered the need to establish exactly what it was that
members were seeking to achieve by introducing this.
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b) Mr Bancroft’s letter was noted and It was RESOLVED that the clerk
write to Mr Bancroft, to ask him is he would be prepared to consult
with occupants of Christchurch Road if a Home Zone would be
something residents would like in this area and to indicate the
positive and negative points for having a Home Zone in Christchurch
Road.
v) Road Surfaces –
It was noted that Trowbridge Road was not to be included on the Group 1
Maintenance list. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk should report to Clarence
a pot hole in need of repair near the pedestrian crossing in St Margaret’s
Street.
vi) HGV’s on Town Bridge/Church Street
Chairman commented that this was quite an issue and had been exacerbated
by the A36 closure in recent weeks. PCSO’s had become involved but
clarification was requested as to whether PCSO’s had the power to ‘turn
lorries’ away and report them? It was RESOLVED that the Clerk write to
Wiltshire Policy Constabulary to confirm their position of authority.
The Town Clerk reported that as a result of the weight restriction rules,
WWDC refuse lorries were not collecting rubbish from the Bullpit. Drivers
were concerned that ‘points’ would be added to their licence if they drove
over the bridge. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk write to WWDC about this
and suggest that to resolve this matter bins could be wheeled across the
bridge and collected by WWDC and waste could be cleared away.
Godfrey Marks mentioned that he had written to Cllr Hewson about the
progress of the SATNAV. Cllr Hewson informed that there are 2 sorts of
SATNAV – one for private motorists and one for lorries with varying costs
£300 - £1000 respectively. With all in favour It was RESOLVED that a traffic
survey should be resurrected at a later date, after the A36 is fully open.
vii) Mini roundabouts Woolley Street/New Road
It was noted that mini roundabouts at the Woolley Street/New Road junction
was progressing and that plans had been completed by Mouchel who were
currently preparing the order of works.
10 Car parking
a) Decrimilisation
i) Letter from Alan Fiest was noted and reply to Cirel Greenwell’s letter
was also noted.
ii) Letter noted.
b) Residents Parking -
i) Cllr Hewson reported on discussion with WCC and WWDC re the
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implementation of Car Parking scheme to be introduced on the 16
June.
ii) Comments were noted.
iii) Cllr Hewson informed the committee that he and Cllr Martindale had
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called a public meeting on June 17 at 7.00 p.m. at the United
Reformed Church to discuss the need for an urgent introduction of a
Residents Parking Scheme following the Decrimilisation of Parking
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on June 16 . County and District Officers had been invited and it
was hoped they would attend. The committee supported this
initiative.
c) Power Supply at Bridge Street Car Park
It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would chase for a reply and confirm if the
supply was supplied, that it would be lockable and confirm that the voltage
supply would be able to cope with demand.
11 Reports on Property & Maintenance Matters
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i) Victory Field
The Clerk reported that petty vandalism was ongoing thus escalating cost for
repairs. PCSO surveillance was helping, given that their resources in the
town are stretched to cover areas of petty vandalism.
12 Street Lighting & Street Furniture
i) Street Lighting
It was RESOLVED to investigate and obtain quotes for a light located beside
The walkway leading to Bradford on Avon swimming pool.
It was RESOLVED to add a request for a light at the end of Priory Park
joining the Winsley Road to the wish list.
ii) Litter Bin – Winsley Road/Huntingdon Street
It was RESOLVED that the Clerk confirm if English Lanscapes would empty
the bin prior to making a decision of having it located on Winsley Road.
iii) Litter Bin – Request by Priory Close.
It was RESOLVED that the Clerk should add this request to the WWDC
request list.
iv) Bench in Bullpit
Cllr Landell Mills informed that the bench had been repaired and now in situ.
13 Footpaths/Pedestrian Safety
a) Dropped Kerbs
i) It was RESOLVED that the clerk should chase a reply from Andy
Cadwaller.
ii) It was RESOLVED that Cllr Hewson and Cllr Allison supply the clerk
with diagrams of the dropped kerbs requested in Moulton Drive.
It was RESOLVED that the Clerk write to A Cadwaller to request a
dropped kerb at the top of Barton Steps.
b) Footpaths
i) Nothing to report from Mr Riley
ii) Cllr Landell Mills informed Cllrs that Mr Walsh had agreed to act as
South Bradford footpath adviser.
It was RESOLVED that Cllr Hewson report findings on Footpath No.
23 and No.8 which were overgrown and impassable, to Steve
Leonard at WWDC.
14 Bus Shelters
a) It was RESOLVED that the Clerk write to WCC to request a bus shelter in
New Road.
b) Letter noted and concurred by Cllrs that there was insufficient room for bus
shelter at Regents Place.
Parish Steward
a) Noted
b) Clerk informed Cllrs that repair/maintenance to railings leading up to the BOA
swimming pool will be put on WWDC work list.
It was RESOLVED that the Clerk ask the Parish Steward to tidy up around
the bench near Budbury Place. Bench repair is hand with local contractor.
15 Correspondence for Consideration
None.
16 Correspondence for note –
i) Fly tipping letter - noted
ii) It was RESOLVED that the clerk write to the local schools to obtain copies of
their Travel Plans.
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17 Reports
Cllr Fisher gave a report on the Ramblers Association walk to celebrate the opening
of Well Path.
18 Date of next meeting
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The next Town Management Committee meeting is scheduled for 16 September
2008.
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