Co-option of a Parish Councillor
The Chairman welcomed Mrs Sandra Cutler to her first meeting as the newly co-opted of the Parish Council.
Wiltshire County Council Proposed Railtrack Works
A reply from Wiltshire County Council to the Parish stated that the Highways Department would keep the village informed of any matters that might affect the parish with regards to the improvement to the embankment that crosses the Urchfont/Potterne road. The Clerk has asked for information on what traffic management measures are to be put into place, as many hundreds of lorry loads of stone will be needed on site. Highways have also been asked for their assurance that funds will be available for the maintenance of the roadway.
Two New Year Honours for village
Both Chas Boyack and Richard Tickell have been honoured with an MBE for their services to the community. The Parish Council will write to acknowledge their achievement.
Information Technology funding
Mr Bunce informed the Parish Council that the computer club were going to apply for additional funding from Kennet District Council.
Overgrown hedges, Whistley Road
A resident from Whistley has asked the Parish Council to write to the land owners of some overgrown hedges that are causing a problem to both pedestrians and motorists alike.
Blounts Court pavements
Mrs Fielding reported that the pavements on Blounts Courts had become overgrown with moss and were very slippery. The Clerk will report these through Clarence.
Ryeleaze steps
Leaves were again causing a problem on this steps that lead down to the A360. The Clerk will report this through Clarence.
Kennet District Council have granted planning permissions for
K/044546 Stroud Hill Farm,
Potterne Extension to provide covered swimming pool enclosure K/044606/T 29 Blounts Court, Potterne Crown raise Oak by 2m. reduce heavy lateral limb with weak fork by 50% and clean crown. K/044529/T 5 High Street, Potterne Remove overhanging branches of Yew
Kennet District Council have refused planning for
| K/044452 | At field adjacent to track leading to Montecello Farm, Potterne | Reduce angle of bank by imported infill to facilitate improve agricultural usage |
Previous Meetings:
11 December 2002
13 November 2002
9 October 2002
11 September 2002
14 August 2002
10 July 2002
12 June 2002
8 May 2002
10 April 2002
13 March 2002
