Minutes of the Committee Meeting of the Albrighton & District Civic Society held on Monday 6th December 2010 at 2pm at the Albrighton Parish Council Offices
Present:
Peter
Woodman – Chairman
David
Hughes – Treasurer
John
Bulmer
Hugh
Hughes
Peter
Leigh
David
Beechey – ex-officio
Michael
Ward – ex-officio
The
Chairman thanked DB/MW for allowing the A&DCS to use the Albrighton Parish Council Offices.
1.
Apologises received
from RS, MGP, PK
2.
Minutes
of Meeting on 5th November were approved with exception of item 4 – to be discussed separated
by RS & DB. ACTION RS/DB the issue will be finalised at the next Committee meeting.
3.
Updates
on Continuing Projects re. Eyesores
·
General
Following
the visit of Brian Bennett at the last Committee meeting, certain
actions were agreed. BB had reported action on some issues, but many issues remain outstanding and PW would
continue to press for further action (via Glen McGrindle).
PL
stated that he was still not satisfied that the ‘deep clean’ carried out
by SC staff had been effective. Nothing had been done to clean or paint
the street furniture and there were still many weeds on most pavements.
PW would also raise this ‘eyesore’ with Mr McGrindle, there is a problem
with tree roots outside the butchers shop. ACTION PW
The
strategy has got to be – keep nagging away until things get done. PW will
give an invitation to Mr McGrindle to attend our next committee meeting.
The
delegation of certain responsibilities from SC to the parish council is
not yet agreed. ACTION DB/MW to seek further clarification.
ACTION
MW will arrange for the Parish Council employee (R.Giles) to go on a course to enable
him to use herbicides on the weeds in the high street.
o
Entrance
Road Scheme
The
shrub planting has been delayed due to the weather. They have been delivered
and are in storage at Lea House, the bark is on the planting sites. The
next planting day is scheduled for 17th December, weather permitting. ACTION JB
·
Smithy
It
is believed the planning application for the Smithy was probably withdrawn.
Nothing happening.
·
Old
Bush Pub
The
tables outside the pub on the high street are looking tatty. ACTION PW will contact the landlord to see if he will improve them. If not PW will contact
the brewery.
·
Harp
Inn
The
Harp should not be putting tables on the village green, they should be
told to use the garden at the back of the pub. ACTION DB/MW
·
Use
of Community Service
ACTION
MW will make contact with the local probation service to see if we can get a time
allocation to assist with our weed cleaning and street furniture requirements.
·
Kingswood
Road
A
site meeting was held with Eon and SC to discuss issue of underground
cables. A further meeting to take place to determine actual cable location
and Brian Bennett’s staff have been asked to attend with CT scanning equipment.
No trees can be planted until locations have been agreed with Eon. ACTION PW/JB
4.
Tree
Planting Campaign
A&DCS
will agree to participate n the rational tree planting scheme. JB was
asked to front our submission for funds. PL reminded members that all
4 parishes should benefit from additional tree planting. ACTION JB
5.
Civic
Award for School
Little
response so far to our letter - ACTION PW to pursue.
6.
SC
Draft Guide to Planning Procedures
Still
awaiting SC feedback
7.
Albrighton
Station
ACTION
DB to chase Councillor Illes to set-up a ‘pre-meeting’ for the Albrighton attendees
at the proposed meeting with National Rail etc.
ACTION
ALL PW asked all members to consider what plans could be made to rescue the old station
building, most recently used as a restaurant, which failed.
8.
Pedestrian
Crossing
Informal
feedback indicates a pedestrian crossing in the high street is unlikely
– due to lack of funds and unsuitable location.
ACTION
DB will chase Mr M.Withington at SC regarding the proposed parking survey for the
village.
AOB.
PL
said that next year there is a national civic day – June 25th (or July 3rd ?). We need to consider if we wish be involved. Suggestions were called for. A photographic
competition was proposed and will be considered.
Date
of Next Meeting – Monday 7th February 2011 at 82B High Street Albrighton.
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