Minutes 16th March 2015 – Bramley Parish Council

Minutes of the Meeting of the Council
Date:	Monday 16^th March 2015		Time:	7.30pm
Place:	Committee Room, Bramley Village Hall
Present:	Cllr Durrant (Chair)	Cllr Bell (Vice Chair)
	Cllr Ansell	Cllr Clarke
	Cllr Capel
In Attendance:	Maxta Thomas (Clerk)	5 members of the public
	Cllr Tomblin (Borough)
Apologies:	Cllr Murphy	Cllr Wright
	Cllr Jayawardena (Borough)	Cllr Keith Chapman (County)
	PCSO Nathaniel Johnson

		*Action*
1	Apologies for Absence
	As listed above. Cllr Capel noted that Cllr Jayawardena had again sent his apologies, and that he has not attended a Bramley PC meeting for 16 months, since November 2013. She enquired what the Borough Councillor role is towards the parishes in his ward. Cllr Durrant stated that Borough Councillors are not obliged to attend PC meetings, although they traditionally have. He noted that the PC do appreciate the support it receives from its Borough Councillors.
2	Declarations of Interest
	None. Cllr Durrant stated that the upcoming elections will not be discussed at this or the next two PC meetings.
3	Council Vacancies
3.1	The Clerk noted that two potential candidates for co-option have come forward, and are likely to be co-opted at the next meeting. Their details will be circulated to all councillors prior to the April meeting. Cllr Bell asked what the position was with Cllr Wright moving out of the village. Cllr Durrant stated that Cllr Wright is moving within 3miles of the parish boundary and can therefore remain a councillor, and plans to do so for the foreseeable future.
4	Minutes of the Last Parish Council Meeting
4.1	Cllr Capel proposed and Cllr Bell seconded that the minutes of the meeting held on 16^thFebruary 2015 were a true and accurate record. Unanimously agreed. The minutes were signed by the Chairman.
4.2	Matters arising
	None.
5	Open Forum
5.1	The Chairman invited questions and comments from those present. Judy Foyle queried the hire amounts to Clift Meadow Trust as noted in the February minutes. Cllr Durrant stated that the PC has agreed to help the CMT on a number of items. The bills cover 12 months in advance of hire of rooms at Clift Meadow, and also the hire of the small office at Brocas Hall for informal meetings and storage space. Two emergency funds have been set up for emergency repairs at the Village Hall and Clift Meadow, and the CMT fund was used for shutter repair at the Pavilion. This will be refunded to the council in due course. Nick Robinson asked if the PC has taken steps to deal with position of the bus stop at the Campbell Road roundabout. Cllr Ansell stated that the subject has been raised, with a case being submitted to HCC. Cllr Durrant noted that the bus stops need to be checked for public safety when they are in their final position.	*Clerk*
6	Planning & Development
6.1	15/00599/HSE – Dunsandle Silchester Road Bramley Raising of roof to create new first floor living accommodation with erection of front and side extensions Cllr Durrant noted that it not just creating a single floor extension, as the garage is being removed, thereby making it a 2 floor extension. The character of the house is also being changed by removing chimney pots. Objections on the above basis agreed by majority vote – 3 to 2. 15/00603/HSE – 5 Meitner Close Bramley Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension No objections unanimously agreed. 15/00619/HSE – Bramley Corner Lodge Silchester Road Bramley Erection of garden room/store following demolition of existing building No objections unanimously agreed. T/00072/15/TPO – 6 Churchlands Bramley Fell 1 no. Fir It was unanimously agreed that the Clerk request that the Conservation Officer check the application carefully – not sure why property owner is applying as it is not on their property. 15/00648/HSE – 15 The Mews Bramley Erection of two storey and part single storey rear extension It was noted that this is a significant enlargement of the property footprint. This application was received on the day of the PC meeting. Clerk to see if an extension on the deadline can be obtained, otherwise, comments by email.	*Clerk* *Clerk* *Clerk* *Clerk* *Clerk*
6.2	Approvals/Refusals – recent approvals and refusals were noted.
6.3	Cufaude Lane traveller site – Cllr Durrant noted that a second static caravan has been placed at the site, and is now occupied. Enforcement at BDBC are aware of this, and are taking the necessary legal steps. Unfortunately, there is little more that the PC can do except report developments to BDBC as they happen. Cllr Tomblin confirmed that this was the case. He stated that the whole site has a prohibition on residential use on it. He noted that legal proceedings inevitably take some time, despite officers acting very quickly. Clerk to contact officers thanking them for their prompt attention, and to request a monthly update on the situation, which will be reported back to Council at PC meetings.	*Clerk*
6.4	Minchens Lane – s.106 legal agreement – Following the closed meeting last week with the developers, the final terms in the document have now been agreed. Cllr Durrant observed that the reason the PC are involved is as land owners of Clift Meadow, and agreement to the terms on this section does not mean that the PC are agreeing to items for other organisations.
6.5	Strawberry Fields Development – no further news.
6.6	Local Development Plan update – Cllr Durrant noted the item in the BDBC Basingstoke Today publication. Otherwise, no further updates other than in Cllr Tomblin’s report.
7	Clerk’s Report & Correspondence
7.1	Councillor Training Event/Fundraising Seminar – the Councillor training event is now unlikely to take place until September. Unfortunately, HALC are unable to hold the event at the weekend, which makes it difficult for those who work to attend a week-day event. It was suggested that two separate evening sessions be held; however, this would mean an extra cost. This was unanimously agreed – clerk to contact HALC. The date for the fundraising seminar has been pencilled in for 29^th April. Clerk to contact key members of village organisations with details.	*Clerk* *Clerk*
7.2	Risk Assessment – the Clerk has updated and distributed the risk assessment for this year. It was proposed by Cllr Durrant and seconded by Cllr Bell to adopt the 2014/15 risk assessment, and unanimously agreed. Cllr Durrant noted that the PC need to be very careful that appropriate insurances are in place for Clift Meadow.
7.3	IT Support Assistant – this position has been advertised. There have been no applications to date. This will be discussed more under 13.1 along with related matters. Cllr Bell noted that it is particularly important that NDP website is up to date – Cllr Bell, Cllr Wright and Clerk to work on this.	*Cllr Bell / Cllr Wright*
7.4	Website upgrades – the Clerk gave an update on behalf of Cllr Wright. Cllr Wright has obtained quotes for upgrading the website; however, these have been extremely expensive. Cllr Wright is chasing other alternatives.	*Cllr Wright*
8	Reports
8.1	Reports from Parish Council representatives
a.	Allotments & Burial Ground Update – See appendix A. Creation of extra cremation plots – the Clerk noted that space is very tight for cremation plots. Cllr Ansell stated that since the recent clearance of the rubbish area, space has become apparent that could potentially be used as cremation plots. There are issues that need to be investigated, particularly the fact the ground is quite wet at this point, and right by the brook. Cllr Ansell to investigate moving rubbish area.	*Cllr Ansell*
b.	Neighbourhood Development Plan – See appendix A. Cllr Durrant noted that consultees can be moved along to expedite timescales. Cllr Bell has applied for a further £8000 grant and is awaiting further news. This will help cover further consultation work. Cllr Bell believes that the NDP will be ready for presentation to Council at end of April.
c.	Village Hall Trust – See appendix A. Cllr Durrant noted that a PC representative for the Village Hall Trust is required.
d.	Clift Meadow Trust – See appendix A. Cllr Durrant noted the completion of the work on the sound proofing of Brocas Hall, and the use of the emergency fund for repair of the Pavilion shutters. Cllr Durrant proposed that these two items should be paid for out of the spare VAT claim for the building work on Brocas Hall. Grass cutting – will PC consider funding grass cutting of Clift Meadow? It was generally felt that this was not feasible. However, it may be possible to channel all grass cutting for the whole parish through one resource and thereby creating economies of scale. Concerns were noted about possible plans for a football club – the CMT was set up as open space and a cricket pitch. This needs to kept in mind when considering future options.
e.	Education & Schools – See appendix A.
f.	Policing and Neighbourhood Watch – See appendix A. No report from PCSO Johnson for this month. However, he has been trying to find a Bramley PC meeting that ties in with his shifts so that he can attend. The Clerk noted a parking issue near the level crossing, which was reported to PCSO Johnson. This appears to have been resolved. Any further issues should be reported to the police via 101. A reminder of this is to be placed on the PC website and in the Parish Magazine.	*Clerk*
g.	Highways & Road Closures – see appendix A. Campbell Road Roundabout – Cllr Ansell stated that he has received an assurance from HCC that all ditch clearance and rubbish will be removed once the roundabout is complete. The project is around 5 weeks behind on completion, which is now expected towards the middle to end of June. Cllr Ansell and Cllr Bell are monitoring the situation with bus stops. Cllr Bell suggested sponsorship from local business in the centre of roundabout – this is to be investigated, along with the possibility of flowering beds. Cllr Durrant noted that maintenance could be an issue. Clerk to investigate Sherfield traffic island flowers and who maintains them. Cllr Tomblin noted that the contact at BDBC for sponsorship is Richard Wareham. Level Crossing incident – Cllr Capel gave the background to this incident where a vehicle crashed into the barriers. Cllr Capel wrote on behalf of the PC to Network Rail (copying in their CEO, Mark Carne) thanking them for their swift and efficient response to a recent accident at the level crossing. Positive responses from Network Rail and Mark Carne have been received. There has been another incident with parked cars at the Bakery, and drivers driving recklessly – however, no accident or injuries. The situation is being monitored. Cllr Bell asked if yellow hatching could be replaced at the level crossing – however, Network Rail have said they will not replace this. Hatching to be requested of NW again – Cllr Capel to take forward.	*Clerk* *Cllr Capel*
h.	Road Safety proposals – see appendix A. LIF safety proposals – as per report. Cllr Ansell particularly noted the meeting with John Sorrell of HCC on 31^st March at 2.00pm at Bramley Bakery, open to all councillors. He also noted the response from Network Rail re the Bramley footbridge and match funding – match funding has never been part of NR’s planning for the footbridge, as the risk in Bramley is low. Cllr Ansell has written to BDBC to ask that the ring fencing be lifted on LIF funds. No response received from BDBC as yet. Network Rail have confirmed that land by Mekanix does belong to them. Level X App – councillors have had time to consider the app and the proposed spend to support a trial in Bramley since the presentation in January. It was unanimously agreed to go no further with the trial for now, as there would appear to be little value to the community, and it would be hard to justify council expenditure. Community Speedwatch – Cllr Durrant noted that a scheme was put in place for a trial period, and a further trial failed due to lack of volunteers. He also observed that the significant speeding in area is on the back roads, where CSW cannot be implemented due to the lack of speed limits. It was unanimously agreed not to take this further. Clerk to let PCSO know. Cllr Durrant noted that the Speed Limit Reminder sign has now been removed.	*Clerk*
8.2	Borough Councillor Report – see appendix A.
	Cllr Tomblin gave a brief update on his written report. He will be attending the Members briefing on infrastructure road improvements re A33 roundabouts. Cllr Tomblin noted that Chineham PC are using web design company – Clerk to contact Chineham PC Clerk to find out information. Cllr Bell asked whether the Five Ways junction assessment has progressed. Cllr Tomblin confirmed that it is being looked at, but no progress as yet. MB also asked about infrastructure requirements – Cllr Tomblin confirmed that BDBC are around £190 million short on providing infrastructure.	*Clerk*
8.3	County Councillor Report
	No report.
8.4	Chairmans Report –
	Parish Council newsletter – Cllr Durrant suggested re-introducing the PC newsletter. The PC is coming to the end of the financial year, and need to keep the community informed of its achievements. The Parish Magazine is not necessarily the right forum for such a communication. The newsletter should be published around the end of April. Cllr Clarke suggested linking in with NDP communication. Agreed unanimously in principle. Cllr Durrant asked all councillors to think about what to include in the next week, with an informal meeting by end of March.	*All*
9	Parish Environment
9.1	Ditching work at Bramley Green – Cllr Bell gave an update. A quote has been received for the ditching and pond clearance work at Bramley Green for a total of £1000. Cllr Durrant noted that springtime wildlife needs to be considered if work is carried out. Cllr Bell proposed accepting the quote. This was seconded by Cllr Clarke and unanimously agreed. Spoil at Coopers Lane – this will be tidied up when work complete. Clerk to obtain a timescale.	*Clerk* *Clerk*
10	Consultation Documents requiring consideration
	None
11	Finance
11.1	Payments and Reconciliation Approval – see appendix B. The clerk outlined the payments and reconciliation for March. She noted the following: A further bill from Basingstoke Voluntary Action has been received for the funding of two Youth Workers for 2015. This is due to an error on their part in calculating the final figure. It is still within the budget set for the project by Bramley PC. An invoice has been received for the sound proofing work at Brocas Hall. Work to get allotments 1 and 2 ready for cultivation has been completed and invoiced. An invoice has been received from the Information Commissioners Office for the PC registration. This is in addition to the bill paid two months ago, which was a late payment for 2014 registration. The current bill is for 2015 registration. All other payments are as expected. It was unanimously agreed to approve the payments for March – Clerk to process. Cllr Durrant requested a budget synopsis by the end of the financial year. Asset register- it was noted that safety checks on seats around the village need to be carried out. Ownership of the Coopers Lane noticeboard needs to be verified.	*Clerk* *Clerk*
11.2	Acknowledgement of Receipts – Appendix B Payments were received in late February for: NDP grant – final payment VAT claim – April-September 2014 BDBC part refund on SLR payment
11.3	VAT update – as noted above, HMRC have finally paid the outstanding claim for 2014/15. The Clerk will place a claim for the remainder of the year at year end.	*Clerk*
11.4	Finance Regulations – draft regulations have been circulated to all councillors. It was proposed by Cllr Durrant and seconded by Cllr Capel to adopt the new regulations. This was unanimously agreed.
12	Grant Applications
12.1	An application has been received from Tadley Citizens Advice Bureau. The Clerk noted that grant was made to them in 2012/13, and a grant made to Basingstoke CAB in 2013/14. No grant has been made so far for this year. Cllr Durrant noted that Bramley PC have always traditionally supported Tadley CAB. Cllr Ansell proposed making a grant of £1500 to Tadley CAB. This was seconded by Cllr Capel and unanimously agreed. Clerk to process.	*Clerk*
13	Resolution – To exclude press and public from items that may require discussion of possible legal and financial proceedings i.a.w Public Meetings – Admission to Public Meetings Act 1960
	The resolution was proposed by Cllr Durrant and seconded by Cllr Bell and unanimously agreed. The public and press left the meeting.
13.1	Clerk’s 6 month review – review was held in January 2015. Cllr Durrant requested comments from councillors prior to this – all comments were favourable. Some discussion was held on future plans for Bramley and the growth of the Parish in the next few years, and it was noted that this will ultimately lead to more hours for the Clerk, possible from spring 2016. Cllr Durrant suggested employing a part time administration assistant for the next year for more routine items, particularly as clerk plans to study for the CiLCA qualification. This may also cover IT support role as well. Clerk’s salary – she is currently on SCP28 – 4% increase would take it up SCP29. Cllr Durrant proposed a 6% increase in acknowledgement of professionalism shown so far and in the knowledge of what is coming up in the next year. This will put it in between SCP29 and SCP30. Cllr Clarke seconded the motion, which was unanimously agreed.
14	Date of Next Meeting
	The meeting closed at 9.30pm The next meeting will be held on Monday 20^th April 2015 at 7.30pm, in the Bramley Room at the Village Hall.

Signed: …………………………………………………………………. Date:……………………………………… (Chairman)

Appendix A – Briefing Notes

ALLOTMENTS

Total plots currently under lease agreement

X8 full plots
X8 half plots

Total plots available for lease –

All plots available are under offer/lease

Plots 1 & 2 have now been prepared and fenced ready for the growing season

The composter has been delivered.

Actions

Installation of composter within car park area
Pursue outstanding payments for 2015 fees (3 are currently outstanding)
Arrange handover of Plot 1a/b & Plots 2a/b to the new leaseholders.
Produce a small article on the Allotments for the Parish Magazine.

BURIAL GROUND

No report

NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The Scoping report for the Neighbourhood Plan has been written and presented by AECOM to the strategic consultees. They have until the 17^th April to respond with comments. The Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) of the Neighbourhood Plan will then be completed, the draft plan edited on the basis of the SEIA and the plan presented to the PC for approval. We are now at the stage of consultations, consultations.

The latest timetable presented by the consultants and agreed by BDBC is that the Plan will not be in place, presuming that it has the 50% majority at referendum in favour, until May 2016. This is because of the long Consultation periods allowed. We have been asked by BDBC to push it back further because of Examination possibly clashing with approval of the local plan, and officers being tied up with the local plan. This has not been incorporated in the timescale because there is no guarantee as to when and if the local plan will be agreed.

VILLAGE HALL TRUST

No report

EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

I have been in contact with the Head Teacher Andy Higgs, we have been in touch concerning all the LIF application elements as these directly relate to the ‘Safe routes to school,’ program.

He explained their renewal of the travel plan has been slightly delayed due to a county teaching and learning review and expects the plan to be updated for the end of Feb.

We have agreed to meet March 30^th.

POLICING & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

No report from PCSO Johnson. The Beat Panel meeting will be held on Sunday 22^nd March at 7.00pm at Tadley Police Station.

HIGHWAYS/RIGHTS OF WAY & ROAD CLOSURES

Issues –

I have received complaints of motor vehicles (most probably motorcycle/scooter) using the cinder track path. The path lacks any standard railing protection to discourage or prevent motor vehicle use along the path.
There is no update concerning the path linking the German Road and Lane End Roads to the C32 along the side of the railway. As explained the path link is in breach of the Rights of Way. There is an outstanding challenge through planning to the developer concerning this, however at the moment I cannot provide any further information, no change on this item since November 2014.
I have received a number of requests related to the ‘Bramley Walks’ leaflet issued by the Parish council in 2010. The leaflet has run out at the distribution places like the bakers and the Bramley Inn. We do have the template for the 2010 leaflet, but it would require some updating.

Actions

Pursue the BDBC and HCC for some form of resolution to the ‘cinder track’ issue and a formal statement from all parties as to the responsibility. – April 2015
Update the 2010 Bramley Walks leaflet to present to the council. – April 2015
Obtain printing costs for an updated ‘Bramley Walks’ leaflet – April 2015

TRANSPORT/ROAD SAFETY PROJECT

Establishing LIF project plan

An article was submitted to the Parish Magazine covering the Borough Councils decision for Bramley LIF application and also the element of community engagement. I hope to now continue updating the process of feasibility covered by the Cabinets decision.
I have contacted HCC to discuss the safety proposal elements. We have arranged a meeting in Bramley on March 31^st with John Sorrell, Strategic Transport, Hampshire County Council, to review the whole elements listed within the LIF application and general transport considerations in the village.

Footbridge feasibility study

After making direct enquiries with Network Rail we have received the following response.

“Bramley is not included in our funded programme for the installation of footbridges across our Route. Our programme is designed to eliminate or reduce safety risk and therefore focuses primarily on crossing closures. Decisions on which crossings are part of this programme are made using a criteria which is agreed between ourselves and our Safety Regulator, the Office of Rail Regulation. As Bramley Level Crossing has a full barrier, and the operation is managed by our Signallers, the safety risk is low. The installation of a footbridge does not reduce safety risk sufficiently for it to meet the criteria for us to fund a footbridge.

At their request, we agreed with Basingstoke and Deane Council that we would undertake a feasibility study for the installation of a stepped footbridge at Bramley. The Council proposed that they ring fence a sum of money to install the bridge, while this feasibility study was completed. We committed to understand whether the bridge was affordable within that sum and if so work in partnership to design and install it, subject to planning permission being granted. This study is now complete and we are arranging a meeting with the Council to take them through the results. “

The same information has been confirmed in discussion with HCC, however we have not had any information from BDBC. I have asked Borough Councillors Chris Tomblin & Ranil Jayawardena to enquire with the relevant officers the current position, as it seems clearly stated that ‘Matched Funding’ is not available from Network Rail and if this is the case then I would expect the ring fenced funds should be released to support the other projects listed and approved within the LIF application.

Network Rail

Information of land owned by Network Rail that has been provided indicates that Network Rail owns the land by the Mekanix Car Park.

Options to assess Speed within the village

At the January parish council meeting I accepted the action to investigate options in to speed assessment through the village. There is an ongoing Police sponsored scheme.

Speedwatch –
- I believe we may have tried as a council at looking at this program. Other parishes such as Silchester have carried out the Police sponsored scheme.

SpeedWatch is a community scheme that can only take place in 20mph, 30mph and some 40 mph limits or zones.

The scheme is managed by the police local Safer Neighbourhood teams but run by volunteers. Volunteers use equipment that can monitor the speed of passing traffic and record the details, later adding them to a database. Vehicle checks are undertaken by the police and letters are then sent to the registered keepers advising them of the speed and reminding them of why it is a community concern.

SpeedWatch is not enforcement, it is education. It is important to know that SpeedWatch now forms part of our response to speeding issues. It is the first tier in our response to dealing with this problem. If a problem persists, we will escalate to tier two, meaning that enforcement can be undertaken by the police Safer Neighbourhood teams.

There are no other methods considered by Hampshire Police that are suitable to monitor speed within the parish. It seems for use to highlight speeding issues we must 1^st implement the Tier 1 of the scheme to then initialise a Police presence.

Cllr Murphy has indicated that the ex Cllr Chris Holland ran the scheme but lack of resident participation meant the scheme collapsed.

We could attempt to re-run the scheme; perhaps deciding how is promoted to the Parish in a different.

Actions

Meeting with John Sorrell HCC 1400 31^st March to discuss and review transport issues through the parish.

CLIFT MEADOW TRUST

It was reported that the CMT accounts now have a plus balance which was very encouraging.

CMT are looking to employ a Facilities Manager who will focus on developing The Pavilion and Brocas Hall, focusing on bringing in new business. This post will be for 1-2 years initially and if they bring in enough business to sustain BH through years 3 and 4 the job will remain. Candidates already in place (all living fairly local) and interviews 16/3 with a final selection interview 18/3. Looking to employ just after Easter.

By this PC meeting the acoustic tiles should have been fitted and CMT will call anyone who expressed an interest, but said it was too noisy, in BH and invite them back to relook at it with a view to securing bookings from them.

Lots of interest in booking BH and several new regular bookings have been secured. Brocas Hall is booked out most evenings. Also several new groups interested in regular daytime slots. Also looking at possibly running something for the children in the holidays. Several regular events being looked at to help raise profile of The P and BH—— table top sales and Farmers Markets on a regular basis and The Big Lunch instead of the Fun Day on an annual basis

Other business included;

Looking into a PA system for BH
Getting quotes for hard standing for The Pavilion (about £5K possibly)
The BH furniture is in place and looks good and cafe area looks smart
Pop up cafe doing well looking at running in school holidays (no details as yet)
Loddon Bridge Boys Football team interested in playing at meadow but subject to price. CMT speaking to Steven Bates about possibly getting an Open Spaces Grant to help fund goal posts etc
Simon will be speaking to BPC about including the meadow in parish council grass cutting as this would save them £1200-1500 a year
Alcohol Licence been applied for….in place hopefully in about 4 weeks
Trolley now purchased
Quotes for redecorating Pavilion will be forwarded to PC shortly
Looking at getting grants from BPC for redecorating Pavilion, Storage, dehumidifier, gazebos bin shed and cleaning kit….other grants for LB Football, PA system, picnic benches, extend playground and large BBQ all to help keep and attract business in BH and The Pavilion. Provide facilities for local people of all ages

Update on Youth Club;

Lots of interest from 11-14 yr olds on Monday evenings and it now has 25-30 members. Looking at adding a Friday evening as well in the future for ages 14-19 yrs. This could eventually lead to clubs for 7-11s, 11-14s and 14-19s. Lots of under 11s have also been wanting to go. Seems to be working well.

BOROUGH COUNCILLOR REPORT

Budget – Full council approved the 2015/16 budget after a long debate where there were requests to include more support for the less fortunate residents of the borough , especially given proposed HCC cuts to services, were voted down.

The Local Plan – The EPH (Economic Planning and Housing) committee received a report from officers with ways forward to answer the inspector’s questions and suggested direction that the submitted plan should take if it were to gain his approval. This means 850 homes per year and where this greater number should be sited. Density and work within the Manydown site was seen to be able to bring forward some houses but the biggest news was the inclusion of a site at Hounsome fields for 750 homes. Extra sites west of Cufaude had been in the mix plus a possible increase in houses required for NDP areas. The published report did not support these potential solutions. Cabinet will decide on the report and the EPH committee’s comments this Tuesday and then this will go to full council for approval before another round of public consultation.

Planning Applications – A site for 200 houses in Overton has just been granted planning permission by the Secretary of State after appeal. We now have seen Kiln Farm, Razor’s Farm, Kennel Farm, Worting Road plus this site all rejected by the planning committee yet overturned at appeal. 150 houses at the Aurum site on the Chineham Business Park are also likely to go through. All because they are sites within the SHLAA and we can’t demonstrate a 5 years housing supply (even given the above sites).

Railway Footbridge – I have been in contact with officers to discuss the current situation given recent emails from Network Rail that suggest match funding may not be available. I am awaiting the officer response once they are back in the office (from 23^rdMarch).

Appendix B – Finance