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Parish Magazine Report from January 2012

The Parish Council met on Thursday 19th January at 19.30 hours in Tanworth Village Hall.

Four members of the public were present. District Councillor Atkinson, District Councillor Oakley and

County Councillor Perry were also present at the meeting.

A member of the public from Alderhanger Lane addressed the Parish Council. She handed out maps

to show where all the residents live in relation to the lay-by on the A435. She reported that although

flooding does occur the locals know which roads to use to get through. She questioned how the

Parish Council had reached the decision to support keeping the lay-by open. She said that people in

Blind Lane have seen the sexual activity and have stopped walking their dogs in that area.

A member of the public then questioned what the Parish Councils position is regarding undertaking a

Housing Needs Survey. He had attended the Earlswood Residents Associations meeting and wanted

to know what the future held with the change to the planning rules. He was informed that if the Parish

Council decides to create a Neighbourhood Development Plan, a Housing Needs Survey may need to

be undertaken as part of this.

It was also asked if the alterations at the crossroads in Earlswood were the extent of the work to be

carried out or would there be any further improvements to the junction. County Councillor Perry saidthat the junction was still being looked at but the problems have occurred with the utilities which run

down the side of The Reservoir Public House in Valley Road. There will be a site visit in the next few

weeks. The part which has been built out has helped. Councillor Perry is trying to get more electronic

signs on The Common which will help to reduce accidents in the interim period.

It was reported by Jenny Buckley that the overflowing bin at 133 The Common has finally been

emptied. It took a month to get the rubbish cleared and the District Council eventually got the bin men

to do it.

Jenny also reported that there was to be a Lakes Clean-up on February 5th.

County Councillor Perry gave his report:

Councillor Perry said that at an Alderhanger Lane meeting with the police, Worcestershire County

Council said that they are not keen to close the lay-by again on the A435. Councillor Perry reiteratedthat Warwickshire are not responsible for this lay-by, therefore alternative ways of ridding the area of

the anti-social behaviour are being looked at.

As residents are very concerned over the speed limit in Forshaw Heath Lane, Councillor Perry is trying

to secure 10,000 funding to get the speed limit reduced from 60mph to 50mph.

Councillor Perry reported that he is also bidding for 6,000 to improve the signage at Cut Throat Lane.

The library will now be in the Methodist Church Hall next to the fish and chip shop in Henley. It opens

on April 1st with 60 volunteers. It has taken a lot of effort from the local community. There are 16

community libraries with 14 still being run by the County Council resulting in a saving of 2.5m on the

library budget. The mobile library will stay unchanged for the time being and will be reviewed in 2014.

It looks likely that there will be no rise in the Council Tax.

Warwickshire County Council opposed the HS2 project. They will support residents of the county as

much as possible.There is 14,000 tons of grit in stock. Warwickshire grit more roads than other County Councils but if

there are any roads causing concern which arent on the gritting route then Bryn Patefield can be

contacted at the County Council and he will arrange for the road to be gritted if necessary.

Councillor Atkinson gave his report:

Councillor Atkinson began by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. He went on to say that the 3rd

draft of the Core Strategy is out soon and he is working to get a seminar in this area. It needs good

input from the Parish Council and the community as it will be relevant until 2028.

Councillor Atkinson said that he had sent through to the Parish Council information from the Sailing

Club who wanted to be involved in celebrating the Olympic Torch passing through Earlswood.

Confirmation had been received this afternoon that the chiller has been demolished at Cank Farm. The

date for demolition had been appealed against, but was thrown out by the High Court.

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Councillor Atkinson stated that the lay-by on the A435 belongs to Worcestershire and they have no

intention of closing it. Therefore, alternative ways of ridding the area of the anti-social behaviour are

being looked at. Councillor Atkinson feels that the Parish Council was misguided in their support for

keeping the lay-by open.

Councillor Oakley gave his report:

Councillor Oakley reported that in the High Court last week the judge had ruled that the order

wouldnt change for Summers Poultry. Councillor Oakley hopes that under the Proceeds of Crime

Act monies will be put back in to the public purse.

Councillor Oakley reported that the 3 toilets in Stratford which are going to cost 20p to use are

predominantly used by tourists so Councillor Oakley is supporting this measure. This will bring in

200,000 per annum.

At the Community Forum in December the residents voted for their 3 police priorities. Burglaries in

Earlswood, Henley and surrounding areas were one of the priorities so there will be 24 extra patrols

carried out.

Councillor Oakley supported what Councillor Atkinson had said regarding the 3rd Draft Core Strategy

and suggested that the Parish Council needs to think about their response to this so that our feelings

about the way we want to see our parish develop are taken into account. The possibility of thecreation of a Country Park based on Earlswood Lakes, Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice is to

be included in the 3rd Draft Core Strategy.

The Parish Council then went on to discuss the formation of a Neighbourhood Development Plan.

It was agreed that a working party should be formed to look in to creating a Neighbourhood

Development Plan. The Parish Council decided to appoint John McAdam to create a new website for

them. It was agreed to give Earlswood Village Hall a grant of 4,000 to go towards the extension of

the museum.

Councillor Willmott confirmed that the lease has now been signed and the building of the new office

at the rear of the village hall will commence very soon.

It was decided to form a working party comprising of Councillor Jones, Councillor Bettam,

Councillor Keogh, Jenny Buckley and Julie White to decide how best to celebrate the passing through

Earlswood on July 1st of the Olympic Torch.It was agreed that permission is given for the siting of a memorial bench in Malthouse Leisure Park

for a former resident of Malthouse Lane, Roger Eaborn.

Councillor Stanton reported that there have been a few suggestions for a replacement tree on the village

green. The favourite suggestions so far are the Small Leaved Lime which is truly native and the Sweet

Chestnut which arrived over here in Roman times. The Sweet Chestnut also has a nice bark. It was

also mentioned that prices should be sought for the iron work to protect the new tree. There was also a

suggestion to unearth the well and have a wishing well.

The full minutes are available on our websitewww.tanworth-pc.org.ukor from the Parish Office in

Earlswood Craft Centre, Wood Lane. The next meeting will be on March 15th at Tanworth Village

Hall and April 19th at Earlswood Village Hall, at 7.30pm. Anyone is welcome to come and listen or if

you have an issue that you would like to raise, there is a Public Forum at 7.30pm. If you would likeus to start e-mailing a Parish Newsletter, please just e-mail the parish office at office@tanworth-

pc.org.ukand we will add you to our circulation list. If anyone has a matter which they would like us

to pass on to PCSO Dave Martin, please give us the details and we will pass them on. If it is of a

confidential nature, then you are welcome to leave a sealed envelope in the parish office addressed to

PCSO Dave Martin and we will hand it over unopened. Dont forget that PCSO Martin will be

giving crime prevention advice or addressing local concerns at his mobile police surgeries which are

on the first Friday of each month. You can contact PCSO Martin on 07923 288641.

Julie White

Parish Clerk

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