NOTES FROM
THE MEETING OF BARLESTONE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON Tuesday 8th July
2008 AT THE NEW PAVILION, BARLESTONE
PRESENT: Mr.D.Crane, Mr. E. Hartshorn, Mr. L. Moore,
Mr. M. Brotherhood, Mr. A. Ellul,
Mr. P. Enston, Mr. D. Reid, Mrs. M.
Richardson
B.Cllr Bill Crooks (last half of meeting)
Apologies:
C.Cllr Ivan Ould, PC G. Anderson
Katanya Barlow from the Borough attended the meeting
to discuss the Local Development Plan and core strategy.
The members discussed with Ms Barlow the needs of the
village with regard to housing and indeed other items. Their comments will be taken into account in
the final copy of the plan prior to it going forward to Government.
The Chairman thanked Ms Barlow for attending the
meeting.
A new surface is to be ordered for the Hard Surface
Play Area part of this cost will be covered by a grant from the Borough
Council. This is to be marked out for 5
a side Football and Tennis.
The playing field has now been mole drained and it is
hoped it will be in good condition prior to the start of the football season.
David Reid reported The Old School Hall have obtained
grants from the borough and outside bodies to cover repair work needed.
Bookings have increased and at least 8 groups were using the building.
Concern was raised with regard to the fact that the
flower boxes were being ruined by plants being taken away – new ones have been
obtained and planted. These acts of
vandalism cost the village money and of course time.
New dog bins have been fitted around the village and
already to date one has been vandalised.
There was concern re problem dogs, numerous complaints had been received
regarding dogs wandering the village without their owners, and these have been
passed to the dog warden.
D.Reid wished to compliment the Licensee of
the Three Tuns & Red Lion on the work on the car parks
And general tidying of the properties. It has given a lift to the centre of the
village.