Present:

Blossom Funnell (Chair)
Steve Holmes (Vice Chair)
Carol Hobson (Treasurer)
Grace Jones
Jenny Hutt
Lyn Wood
Rob Kirby
John  Meikle
Shaun Dale
Richard Samual
Peter Griffin
Norman Steel
Jeff Lyndley
Stephen Martin-Scott
Alan Stoodley (Secretary)

Apologies:

Pat Ogden
Alwyn Lyndley (represented by Jeff Lynley)
Alan Wedderkopp

Pervious Minutes:

The apologies were accepted. The previous minutes were considered and agreed.

Parking Issues :

Parking in the area continues to be an emotive issue. It was accepted that from the original proposals some improvements have been made. Whilst this has helped it is still a far from satisfactory situation for the residents living in the area. In particular there are still serious problems which need to be addressed these are as follows:

Parking at Haines Hill – Residents are often unable to park outside there own properties and sometimes have problems with access. Restricted or residence parking systems were discussed at the meeting and although these have been discussed with the highways in the past a resolve has not been forthcoming.

Sherford Rd Middleway Junction – This junction is considered dangerous. The parking of vehicles on both sides of Middleway at the Junction means that traffic turning from Sherford Rd are confronted by traffic in the middle of the road.

After considerable discussion the following actions were suggest.

E-Mail a summary of the problems to Stephen Martin- Scott

Write to Ian Titcombe of the Highways Authority. Ian has been advised of this problem but no resolve has not been forthcoming to date 

Stephen has offered to discuss the situation with Ian Titcombe and help in any way he could. Stephen was thanked for his attendance, his input to the discussion and his offer of any help he could give.

Venture Developments:

A development with no parking for residents has been proposed for 8 dwellings at the rear of Wilton. The application is it seems likely to be granted. The situation to be reviewed at the next meeting when it is hoped further information will be available. 

Parish Farm Update:     

The owners have lost their appeal, the large steel building is to be taken down and the concrete slab removed within the next 6 months.

Sherford Lane:

The problem with very large lorries which use Sherford Lane was raised. The lorries travel to and fro from the adjacent farm which refurbishes large farm equipment and are therefore not only large but heavy. Damage on occasions has occurred to premises along the lane and whilst the repair of the damage has been funded by the farm or its insurers it is clearly an unsatisfactory situation.
It was suggested at the meeting that there may be an alternative access to the farm site and this would merit further research. In the mean time it was thought that provision of height and width restrictions on the road would bring considerable benefits. This will need to be discussed with The Highways Authorities, a way forward to be discussed at the next meeting when the various options have been aired. 

A.O.B.

Notice Board - £100 may be forthcoming from funds available to Stephen Martin-Scott.
Norman Steel offered to investigate options for the manufacture of the Board. Steve H. dealing.

Greenfest  - To be for the benefit of the whole community.

Vagrancy – Two people have been taken into rehabilitation from the lane next to Fairways.
Taunton Deane have cleared the majority of the needles and some have been picked up by Golf Course staff . There now however seems to be a problem in bushes near Bishops Foxes School.
Richard Avery of Taunton Deane needs to be advised.
Rob to write to Richard.

Change to Bath and Wells Pastoral measures – The Association has been advised that the responsibilities of Wilton and St Michael’s are to be split.

Ownership and Overuse of Orchard House – This item was deemed to be ongoing.

Involvement with Friends of Vivary Park – It was agreed that involvement with the ‘Friends of Vivary Park’ would be beneficial. It would keep the Association up to date with issues concerning the Park and give an interface to all users of the Park and its associated facilities. It was also thought it would be valuable to invite the ‘Friends of Vivary Park’ to send a representitive(s) to our meetings.

Shutturn Post Office – The meeting was advised that a petition is being raised to oppose the closure of Shuttern Post office.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.10pm

Date and time of next meeting Tuesday 6th May St Georges Meeting Room 7.30pm