MINUTES of the Meeting of WESTLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL held in the Village Hall , Westleigh, on Tuesday 7th Sept. 2005 at 7.30 p.m.


Present. Cllrs. P.Fronteras (Chairman) M.Hudson, M.Cumiskey, B.Marshall, A.Samphier M.Parks, L.Kenny and J.May.

0905/1 Apologies for Absence.
There were no absentees.

0905/2 Police Report.
No report.


0905/3 Minutes of the Meeting held on 12th July. 2005.
Resolved that the minutes of the Meeting held on 12th July. 2005 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


0905/4 Matters Arising
Car Parking . Eastleigh.
With reference to the July minutes, Cllr. B. Marshall indicated that in order to clarify his comments concerning the problem of cars parking on the public highway in Eastleigh he would welcome the assistance of the local planning department.
When considering planning applications within the village, the provision of “off road parking” was essential if the situation is to be improved.
Memorial Garden / General Maintenance
The clerk had been informed that fouling by dogs around the parish seats and other areas within Westleigh village appeared to be on the increase.
This problem was making the maintenance of the grass most unpleasant and unhygienic for both the contractor cutting the grass and the public in general.
The parish council would be pleased to receive any information on the matter that might lead to the prosecution of owners allowing their dogs to foul the public highway.

The clerk was requested to approach Mr Souster regarding the work required on the Memorial Garden.

The clerk was asked to obtain quotations from two or three contractors for the re-roofing of the bus shelter on the south side of the B3233


Westleigh Website
Nothing to report.
The chairman Cllr P. Fronteras again proposed that with the increasing costs of the Website, additional contributors should be sought.

Undergrounding of Cables
Nothing further to report.

Westleigh Parish Heritage Forum
Nothing to report.
It was suggested by the Chairman that it might be appropriate for Westleigh to become more involved with the Instow summer show.
To be discussed again prior to next year’s show.

0905/5 Parishioners Questions.
There were none.

0905/6 District and County Council Reports.
Apologies were received from Cllr R. Cann and Cllr.L.Brown
There were no reports therefore from either Cllr. R.Cann or Cllr. L. Brown.

0905/7 Parking /Play Area.
Nothing further to report. Await meeting with Planning Dept.

0905/8 Correspondence.
A copy of all correspondence was made available to all Councillors. Resolved that correspondence be noted.

0905/9 Finance.
A copy of expenditure was presented to Councillors. Resolved, that the expenditure totalling £269.26 be approved and accounts be paid accordingly.

0905/10 Planning

Application Ref. 39634.
Proposal, Potato Storage Building, Amended Plan.
Location, Eastleigh Manor, Eastleigh

Planning permission granted.

Application, Ref, 40419.
Proposal. Continued use of barn for Storage of vehicles and machinery.
Location. Clampitt Lane, Westleigh.

Planning permission granted.

Application. Ref. 40454.
Proposal. Extension to Dwelling.
Location. Hillside Cottage.

Planning permission granted

Application Ref. 39675.
Proposal. Pontoon Stabilization.
Location. Zeta Berth.

NDDC. Indicate Approval.

Planning Ref.39290 / Dept of Trade and Industry.
Overhead Power Lines.
Parish of Westleigh.

Permission Granted.

0905/11 Any Other Business at Chairman’s Discretion.

Westleigh Junction still unsatisfactory.
Cllr. R. Cann to be consulted at next meeting.

Parking / obstruction of public highway O/S Oxman’s Cottages.
Police to be consulted at next meeting.

Fireworks.
Clerk to obtain details of legislation on the subject.

Cllr Samphier reported on the progress of the maintenance of Village Hall and the future work programme.

Next Meeting 5th October