Peaslake Community Council Meeting Minutes – 6th Feb 2012
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Minutes of the Meeting held on the 6th February 2012.
Apologies:
We had three apologies.
Matters outstanding from January:
The Daily Telegraph in conjunction with other charities and Lottery Funding are helping Parishes renovate War Memorials in time for 2014. (100 years since the start of the First World War.) The information was passed on to SPC in the hope that all the Memorials in the parish can be attended to.
The Friends of the Hurtwood kind gave flyers to be placed on vehicles showing were the car park is and other helpful information.
Village Matters:
Christine Harrison gave an outline of the Village Jubilee Celebrations a fuller report on this appears later in this magazine.
Copies of the Village insurance was needed for the road closures in June and August.
It was reported that the Pleaslake calendars had not sold as well as expected
August Village Fair to be discussed at the next meeting.
Date of next meeting: Monday 5th March 2012.
By: Michael Urban
Peaslake Community Council Minutes – 2nd April
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Our meeting on the 2nd of April was well attended and after the customary “Welcome” and apologies the meeting soon started.
Residents attending asked the SP councillors present to notify them of any proposed changes or improvements that might be carried out in the Village as soon as they became known. There was also a request that any consultation papers be posted in the usual way both on the SPC notice board and Parish magazine.
Residents were also advised to write/email the Parish Clerk if they had a concern in the mean time.
Christine outlined the programme for the Queens Jubilee “Village Party” and it was thought it would be a good idea to ask people to clean the village signs on the 26th may in readiness for the following weekend subject to SPC approval.
The Allocations for the proceeds of the August Village Fair were voted on with the School and Memorial hall each receiving 40% and the Friends of the Hurtwood receiving the remaining 20%.
The date of the next meeting will be Monday 14th May 2012.
By: Michael Urban
Peaslake Community Council Minutes – 5th March 2012
Minutes of the Meeting held on the 5th March 2012,
Apologies;
We had two apologies
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Matters outstanding from the previous meeting;
Friends of the Hurtwood had replied to a request from SPC regarding mountain bikers who do not use permitted exits. Mr. Copping stated that the F of H, intent is to discourage bikes from using the path and encourage them to use the road if they intend entering the village. Mr. Copping also stated we will also continue to keep blocked all “irregular” exits onto the road.
Report on matters referred to Shere PC.
Erosion of footpaths on Pursers Lane – reported to Surrey County Council but, as you are aware, funding is extremely tight at present.
Kerb stones on the Ewhurst Road – you have received a copy of SCC's observations regarding these.
Signpost at the junction of Houndhouse Road and Lawbrook Lane – Parish Council has now agreed to part fund so it is hoped that it will not take too long for SCC/Surrey Hills to erect a sign.
Cars parked in Pond Lane – regret, that the Parish Council cannot influence this.
Walking Bottom Car Park – an issue for the Friends of the Hurtwood not the Parish Council.
Drains Ewhurst Road reported to SCC.
Village Matters:
With Dr. Keown’s surgery closing in May, there is a card in the Village shop you may like to sign as a thank you for her commitment to the Village.
A vote of appreciation was conveyed to SPC for the clearing of the foot paths along Pursers Lane. Some present thought with the way the paths were cleaned with the spoil being left on the verge, might make mowing a little difficult later on in the year.
We hope to have a Village “clean up day” before the Jubilee celebrations, to include washing the various road signs around the Village.
The Friends of the Hurtwood AGM is on the 7 April at the Duke of Kent School
It was also asked if 30MPH repeater signs could be placed in the Village.
The WI would like to plant a tree to celebrate the Jubilee.
PCC to write to Rail Track regarding tidying up the area near the level crossing.
Date of next meeting,2nd April 2012.
By: Michael Urban
Peaslake Community Council Minutes – 7th May 2012
Peaslake Community Council
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Due to the May Bank Holiday our meeting this month was a week later then expected.
It was noted that residents had been given assurances from Shere PC that no benches would be placed on council land on Ewhurst Road without proper consultation.
SPC had no objections to Residents cleaning the street signs, but due to H&S issues would undertake to clean the road signs such as speed signs.
Queens Jubilee: Christine gave a report on the planned event and the road closure will be between 2 pm and 6 pm on Saturday 2nd June. A Flyer regarding the event had been printed and will be delivered to houses in the next week.
The Summer Fair was underway with the “Fair Committee” having already met and drawn up arrangements for the day.
Regrettably is was reported that last Wednesday evening it appeared that three “Garden sheds” in the Village were broken into with gardening equipment such as mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters being stolen.
The owners of Quakers kindly wrote to say that Surrey CC had made the map modification order to alter the route at Quakers as shown on the Definitive Map. The owners are happy to continue to keep open the northerly route which has been “deleted” from the Definitive Map. Notices have been posted by Surrey CC.
Concern was raised over the drainage ditch which runs from the east side of the Ewhurst Road, the foot paths opposite Lentern Close, the footings of the barrier by Lentern Close and the bamboo growing out into the road near the top end of Pursers Lane.
Our meeting ended earlier then expected, thus allowing the Peaslake Players to continue their rehearsal without interruptions.
Please note our next meeting will be on the 11 June,
On Monday evening two more properties in Lentern Close had garden equipment stolen.
By: Michael Urban
Minutes of PCC Meeting Oct 1st 2011
Minutes of the Peaslake Community Council Meeting
Monday 3rd October 2011
Welcome
Michael Urban (Chairman and Parish Councillor) welcomed all the residents who were present.
Those attending:
Marion Taylor-Cotter (Treasurer & Parish Councillor), Brian Cohen (Parish Councillor), Richard Lewis (Chairman of the Village Hall Committee), Nick Edwards (Secretary of the Badminton Soc.), Anne Heyes, Jim Heyes (Friends of the Hurtwood Representative), Polly Nicholson, James Cobb (School Representative), Kate Edwards, Jane Walters ( WI Representative), Jim Collin, Gill Lucken (Treasurer for the Village Fair) Christine Harrison ( Chairman of Village Fair), Helen Mills, Colin Mills, Karen Clifford, David Clifford, Suzanne Cain.
Apologies were sent by Julie Barham and Nick Wells.
Treasurer’s Report
Marion said report was the same as last month – nothing outstanding to be paid.
Village Summer Fair Report
Christine said it was a team effort putting on the fair and thanked all those that had helped. There had been a slight increase in the money raised and this year they had sold out of the 300 programmes that had been produced.
Gill Lucken gave a Financial Summary of the Fair. She then gave cheques to Peaslake School and Peaslake Memorial Hall for £1550.00 and a cheque for £345 to the Friends of the Hurtwood.
Richard Lewis thanked Christine for all her hard work in making the fair a success.
Julie Barham on behalf of the Peaslake WI had emailed Michael Urban with regard to the School Field. It was felt that some of the school activities were treading on the toes of other village stalls. The WI and the Village Hall feel that they are losing revenue as the school now has a produce stall and tombola. Christine Harrison suggested that Representatives of the Hall, WI, School and any other interested group meet before the next Fair to discuss these matters.
Christmas Evening
Marion Taylor-Cotter said that Bobby Knott has agreed once more to organize this event which will be on Thursday 15th December.
Community Speed Watch
Michael Urban has finally got hold of the Casualty Reduction Officer and they are having a meeting on Wednesday 5th October at 9am.
Village Matters and Concerns for the Shere Parish Council
Footpaths and gulleys along Peaslake Lane and Purser’s Lane need attention.
Still waiting for signs for Walking Bottom Car Park.
Can we have new footpath sign at Quaker’s Orchard?
A.O.B.
Cyclist Helmet Lights
Jim Collin asked about the feedback on his request for information n the cyclist’s helmet lights. No response as yet.
Friends of the Hurtwood
Jim Heyes reported that Surrey will not be funding the Hurtwood after 2013 which means that 20% of their funding will disappear. They are trying to raise revenue by increasing the number of Friends (this has already risen from 450 to 550) and they are considering making a charge for parking in Walking Bottom Car Park.
Two activities to mention –
Green and Clean Sunday on the 16th of October
Warfare on the Hurtwood – A Talk by Judy English at the Shere Village Hall on Friday 4th November.
Name Change Issue
Brian Cohen raised the matter of changing the name of the Peaslake Community Council. He pointed out that government policy has now made it possible for Parish Councils to change their name to a Community Council if they wish and although Shere has no plans to do this he pointed out that this had been an issue for a number of years. People are confused by the title and often think it is an elected body whereas it fact it is a monthly meeting for residents to air their views and pass on any information regarding clubs and other activities.
It was suggested that residents put forward suggestions for a new name and that it be voted on at the next meeting.
Old School Room
Christine Harrison hoped it would be ready by Christmas.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee June 2nd,3rd,4th and 5th 2012
Christine asked for suggestions as to which would be the best day for a Street Party to celebrate this event and it was decided to choose the Sunday.
Next Meeting: Monday 7th November
Community Council minutes – July 2011
Residents met on the 4th July at the Memorial Hall due to the closure of the old school rooms which are still awaiting renovation.
The predominant subject was the village fair, sourcing road signs for same and the logistics of parking and clearing up after the event.
The Peaslake 2012 calendar is due back from the printers this Friday and expected to sell for £10.
Also discussed was whether the Community Council should change its name to better reflect its purpose.
Our next meeting is Monday the 5th September at the Memorial Hall Peaslake.