WASHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Clerk to the Council
Ms Gina Condie
Lobb Cottage, Vera’s Walk, Storrington.
RH20 3JF
Tel: 07776771921
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.washingtonparish.org.uk
Washington Parish Council
Open Spaces (Recreation, Allotments, Footpaths and Conservation)
Committee
MINUTES of the Committee Meeting held on Monday 20th July 2015 at Washington Village Hall
PRESENT: Cllrs Whyberd, Milner-Gulland, Newman, and Doré
ALSO: Gina Condie (Clerk to Washington Parish Council)
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: 0
ABSENT: Cllr Thomas & Muddle. David Horwood.
Cllr Whyberd opened the meeting at 19.05
1. Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from Cllr Thomas (Norfolk), Dan Muddle (work commitments) and David
Horwood (holiday preparations).
2. Declarations of interest and Dispensations
None were received.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the last Open Spaces (Recreation, Allotments and Open Spaces),
The Minutes of the Committee Meeting of the 15th June 2015 were AGREED as a correct record and
duly signed by the Chairman.
4. Public Question Time
No members of the public were present.
5. Allotments
To consider the request that the willow tree adjacent to allotment 13 be removed - email received
from Mike Turley requesting that the willow tree be removed.
A tree survey was carried out on the trees around the recreation ground in 2014 by Andrew Gale and
remedial action took place. This survey did not include the allotment area.
Cllr Milner-Gulland informed the Committee that there had been previous discussion on this tree.
The Committee RECOMMENDED that a tree survey is carried out by Andrew Gale, who carried out
the last survey in 2014. This survey should also include the trees in the allotment area and therefore
the willow tree would be included in this survey. The Committee would reconsider Mr Turley’s
requested after this survey has taken place.
The clerk informed the Committee that plot 9 holder (Sue Turley) has sent notice that she will not be
renewing her Tenancy Agreement in September. The clerk has emailed the person at the top of the
list but as yet had had no response. The clerk also informed the Committee that a letter had been sent
to the holder of plot 7 regarding lack of cultivation and the tenancy agreement.
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The clerk informed the Committee that she had contacted Southern Water to ask if there were any
more free water butts available but the answer was no. Cllr Newman suggested that the butts cost
approx. £20 at ‘Screwfix’ should any allotment holder be interested.
6. Recreation Ground and Parish Property
To consider the request to padlock the tennis net box - email received and circulated on the 6th July
with regards to an incident where a child was ‘stuck’ in the box.
Cllr Newman updated the Committee on this incident and stressed that it could have been serious. A
discussion took place around either adding a combination padlock to the box or removing the box.
Cllr Newman suggested a proposal that that the box could be put on the inside of the MUGA but this
would require work to the netting in order to accommodate this box. Cllr Whyberd said that this
proposal would be considered, but as an interim measure air holes would be drilled into the box.
Grounds Maintenance
The present contractor, Danny Flynn carried out a grass mowing and a hedge cut before the Washington
Village Day and this produced a good effect.
Village Hall
Nothing reported.
Youth Shelter
Clerk noted that this requires weeding and suggested that the Parish handyman is asked to complete this
task.
MUGA
Cllr Whyberd provided a brief update on The Annual Inspection Report on the MUGA and children’s
play area. Cllr Whyberd commented that there was nothing in the report of high risk. The Parish
handyman will be asked to carry out any minor repairs.
Children’s Play Area
Mr David Horwood was due to provide a report on the results of the consultation on replacement play
equipment but sent his apologies. He emailed the Committee with the results.
The Chairman suggested that Committee members study Mr Horwood’s consultation/recommendations
and discuss proposals at the next OSRA meeting on 17th August. Cllr Newman requested that the
Committee also considers ‘inflatable rugby posts’ in their recommendations. The Committee expressed
their gratitude to Mr Horwood for all his efforts.
Bus Shelters
Clerk noted that a meeting has been set up with Cllr Heeley, Britt & Beglan with regards to the ‘missing’
bus shelter.
Cllr Britt at the Full Council Meeting on the 6th July 2015 commented that the bus shelter opposite the
Washington Cottages required weeding. The clerk will ask that the Parish handyman is asked to
complete this task.
Parish Notice Boards
Nothing to report.
7. Footpaths and bridleways
Nothing to report
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8. Conservation issues
Cllr Milner-Gulland provided the Committee with an update on the survey carried out on the Triangle
site by Kate Ryland. After discussion it was agreed that there should be some degree of management of
this site and that the Committee should RECOMMEND to the Full Council that a meeting should take
place on site with Kate Ryland, OSRA Committee Members, a representative from South Downs
National Park and WSCC in order to proceed. The Chairman suggested that he and Cllr Milner-Gulland
should meet to consider the best way forward in this matter and to put a proposal before the Council at its
next meeting.
9. Any other Open Space, Recreation & Allotment and Footpaths & Conservation issues that may
arise OR items for the next Agenda
None were raised.
The Meeting Closed at: 19.58
Date of next OSRA Committee meeting 17th August 2015
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