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Monday 14th February 2005
''Please note: For data protection reasons names have been reduced to initials only on this on-line copy''
The Speed Complaint Form will be sent out soon with a letter drafted by PC. This will ask those residents who volunteered to help, to fill in the forms as incidents occur and hand them in to MT at the Pharmacy, for the Group to record and then send to the police. RD, the Road Safety Unit Manager at Beaumont Leys police station, is willing to carry out a covert traffic study for the group, and will be invited to the Parish Plan launch.
'''Action: Secretary to add to invitations list'''
JW and DN reported on the Old Woodhouse VDS Group. The residents' walkabout will take place from Beaumanor on '''9 April''', and there will be a follow-up event on a date to be decided. A flier has been designed.
'''Action: WPPG members to note dates in diaries'''
The groups will share the distribution of fliers. The plan is to hand deliver these alongside the Parish Plan Report Summary leaflet, which will advertise the VDS events and invite residents to the launch of the Parish Plan on 14 April. Where possible, the same distributors who delivered/collected the WPPG questionnaire will be asked to help - a list of addresses and volunteers allocated to them will be circulated. JB has contacted St Paul's school, whose headteacher is willing to engage the children in an art competition - the proposal is for children to bring their paintings along on the 9 April, when prizes will be given. Another leaflet announcing the competition will aim to recruit children who live in the parish but who do not attend St Paul's school.
'''Action: Secretary to compile list of addresses/volunteers'''
'''Action: All members encouraged to attend'''
The Chair thanked everyone for their enthusiasm and hard work in getting these developments started.
'''Action: M to explore possibility of an aerial photo for the back cover.'''
Peter Crankshaw will draft the Summary, in consultation with sub groups and the Chair - to be completed by '''12 March''' for printing and distribution during the week of '''19-26 March'''.
'''Action: P and J to compile the Summary by 12 March'''
'''Action: WPPG members to note dates in diaries'''
The RCC has already sent a list of providers to invite. WPPG members added several names. RM and LR agreed to make the presentations as they did for the Parish Council meeting on 20 December. JW will introduce the Parish Plan. JS has agreed to manage the catering with help from AF.
'''Actions: Presentations - R, LR, J'''
'''PowerPoint file - J to compile'''
'''Projector & screen - RCC via Secretary'''
'''Invitations - Secretary'''
'''Action: Treasurer and Parish Clerk to prepare financial submission.'''
'''Action: Secretary to inform the VDS groups'''
'''Best Village Competition''' [sponsored by Leicester Mercury/Calor with Rural Community Council]. The winning communities will win a prize fund of �5,500. Judges are looking for ''"caring vibrant communities that take pride in their sense of community and encourage local initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents. This is an opportunity to celebrate what your community has and say 'well done' to those who join in and help to make community projects happen."'' '''Closing date 1 April 2005''', judging will take place weeks beginning 13 and 20 June, and presentations on 25 August. Further details from either the RCC via www.ruralcc.org.uk or Woodhouse Parish Clerk. Volunteers willing to assist with the submission welcomed. Last year Woodhouse Eaves was "Highly Commended" [LT submitted the entry].
'''Crime Prevention Seminars''' are being held in the area. Anstey is hosting one on '''10 March''' - see posters on noticeboards for other venues and dates.
Parish Council website: Chair noted the fact that it is not up to date on the Parish Plan developments.
'''Action: Parish Clerk'''
'''Monday 14 March 2005 at 7.30 - Village Hall, Woodhouse Eaves'''
AI, Secretary to the Parish Plan Group
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Woodhouse Parish Plan Group Meeting 14 February 2005
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- Agenda
- Minutes
(1) Agenda for the Fourteenth Meeting of the Parish Plan Group
Monday 14 February 2005, 7.30 pm � 9.00pm, Village Hall, Woodhouse Eaves| 1. | Notes Of Meeting Held On 17 January (previously circulated) |
| 2. | Matters Arising:-
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| 3. | Action Plan Progress Since Last Meeting -
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| 4. | Draft Parish Plan |
| 5. | Distribution of Final Report and Summary Report to Each Household |
| 6. | Launch Event - 14 April [evening] |
| 7. | Finance |
| 8. | Any Other Business |
| 9. | Next Meeting |
(2) Minutes
Minutes of the Fourteenth Meeting of Woodhouse Parish Plan GroupMonday 14th February 2005
''Please note: For data protection reasons names have been reduced to initials only on this on-line copy''
Present [15]
JC, PC, RH, AI, PK, RM, DN, LR, JS, DS, LT, MT, AW, MW, JW.Previous Minutes
OK - except for the omission of Jill Honisett from the list of those present.Matters arising
Feedback from consultees
The Chair reported the fact that none of the external consultees who were sent copies of the draft Action Plan had sent in comments. Three of the parish councillors have responded to a draft of the full report.Action Plan Progress
Neighbourhood Watch
MW announced the 'appointment' of an overall co-ordinator: MG has volunteered, M(W) will deputise and LT will assist with securing financial support. The committee of six will meet for the first time on Thursday 17th February, with the honorary chair, Councillor DB. The Committee aims to involve as many people as possible in looking after their neighbourhood, have now obtained the list of previous street co-ordinators, and hope that the resulting network can also be a conduit for other communications. The Committee will distribute publicity at the launch of the Parish Plan.Parish Plan Traffic Group
LR reported. The group is applying for grants to obtain a portable flashing speed monitor. Via WESRRA, they have drafted a letter to the County Highways Department requesting information about [a] the 20 mph speed limits outside county schools, and how this could be applied to the relevant roads in Woodhouse and Swithland parishes; and [b] vehicle weight limits on parish roads and how these are determined, signed and monitored.The Speed Complaint Form will be sent out soon with a letter drafted by PC. This will ask those residents who volunteered to help, to fill in the forms as incidents occur and hand them in to MT at the Pharmacy, for the Group to record and then send to the police. RD, the Road Safety Unit Manager at Beaumont Leys police station, is willing to carry out a covert traffic study for the group, and will be invited to the Parish Plan launch.
'''Action: Secretary to add to invitations list'''
Village Design Statement Groups
RM noted the dates set by the Woodhouse Eaves VDS group: 12 March for a VDS committee walkabout, '''9 April''' for the residents' walkabout from the Village Hall, '''23 April''' for the exhibition of photos etc taken on 9 April, also in the Village Hall, and an ecological survey on '''14 May'''. A flier is being drafted.JW and DN reported on the Old Woodhouse VDS Group. The residents' walkabout will take place from Beaumanor on '''9 April''', and there will be a follow-up event on a date to be decided. A flier has been designed.
'''Action: WPPG members to note dates in diaries'''
The groups will share the distribution of fliers. The plan is to hand deliver these alongside the Parish Plan Report Summary leaflet, which will advertise the VDS events and invite residents to the launch of the Parish Plan on 14 April. Where possible, the same distributors who delivered/collected the WPPG questionnaire will be asked to help - a list of addresses and volunteers allocated to them will be circulated. JB has contacted St Paul's school, whose headteacher is willing to engage the children in an art competition - the proposal is for children to bring their paintings along on the 9 April, when prizes will be given. Another leaflet announcing the competition will aim to recruit children who live in the parish but who do not attend St Paul's school.
'''Action: Secretary to compile list of addresses/volunteers'''
Health and wellbeing
JC reported. The Friends of the Cottage Surgery are working their way through the relevant sections of the Action Plan. The Friends meet again on 1 March. They are preparing a leaflet on what to do if patient fall ill outside of surgery hours.Access to councillors
DS announced the first councillor 'surgery', requested in the Action Plan, has been arranged for '''12 March''' from 10.00 to 11.30 in the village hall annexe, Woodhouse Eaves. County and Borough Councillors will be present, and as the Parish Council Chair is the County Councillor, all three councils will be represented. A leaflet will be sent to all residents.'''Action: All members encouraged to attend'''
The Chair thanked everyone for their enthusiasm and hard work in getting these developments started.
Draft Parish Plan
All of the actions now have timescales and dates [thanks to everyone]. There is some refining still to do, and some duplication to be removed. WPPG members contributed suggestions for re-wording and re-ordering, and agreed on the proposed front cover illustration, and made proposals for the back cover.'''Action: M to explore possibility of an aerial photo for the back cover.'''
Peter Crankshaw will draft the Summary, in consultation with sub groups and the Chair - to be completed by '''12 March''' for printing and distribution during the week of '''19-26 March'''.
'''Action: P and J to compile the Summary by 12 March'''
'''Action: WPPG members to note dates in diaries'''
Launch event - Thursday 14 April
The Chair invited suggestions for the format and content of this event. DS explained how Newtown Linford handled their launch. All the main service providers were invited. Parish Plan Group members made presentations on the Plan and Actions, and service providers made responses. An open forum followed, with questions and answers from residents. Around 40 residents attended [population of Newtown Linford was 961 in 2001]. The main issues discussed were highways and speed, housing and planning. The Parish Council made a response on how they planned to handle the Plan. Refreshments were available.The RCC has already sent a list of providers to invite. WPPG members added several names. RM and LR agreed to make the presentations as they did for the Parish Council meeting on 20 December. JW will introduce the Parish Plan. JS has agreed to manage the catering with help from AF.
'''Actions: Presentations - R, LR, J'''
'''PowerPoint file - J to compile'''
'''Projector & screen - RCC via Secretary'''
'''Invitations - Secretary'''
Finance
RH reported. The budget was in good shape and will allow for enough copies of the Plan for all WPPG members, service providers and parish councillors. There is enough to fund the launch event. Additional copies of the Parish Plan will be available for downloading from the two parish websites, and print versions for sale at cost thereafter. All invoices must be submitted with copies of the Plan to the Countryside Agency by 28 February.'''Action: Treasurer and Parish Clerk to prepare financial submission.'''
Any Other Business
Charnwood Local Development Framework presentation, Woodhouse Eaves village hall, Monday '''28 February''', 7 p.m. The document is available from the Borough Council or via its website. Its title is '''Statement of Community Involvement: preferred options consultation''' [January 2005]. It is one of the Supplementary Planning Documents that will inform future planning considerations, and is therefore of great importance to residents. Web address www.charnwood.gov.uk/environment/2798.html'''Action: Secretary to inform the VDS groups'''
'''Best Village Competition''' [sponsored by Leicester Mercury/Calor with Rural Community Council]. The winning communities will win a prize fund of �5,500. Judges are looking for ''"caring vibrant communities that take pride in their sense of community and encourage local initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents. This is an opportunity to celebrate what your community has and say 'well done' to those who join in and help to make community projects happen."'' '''Closing date 1 April 2005''', judging will take place weeks beginning 13 and 20 June, and presentations on 25 August. Further details from either the RCC via www.ruralcc.org.uk or Woodhouse Parish Clerk. Volunteers willing to assist with the submission welcomed. Last year Woodhouse Eaves was "Highly Commended" [LT submitted the entry].
'''Crime Prevention Seminars''' are being held in the area. Anstey is hosting one on '''10 March''' - see posters on noticeboards for other venues and dates.
Parish Council website: Chair noted the fact that it is not up to date on the Parish Plan developments.
'''Action: Parish Clerk'''
Date and Time of Next Meeting
- if needed to finalise launch plans'''Monday 14 March 2005 at 7.30 - Village Hall, Woodhouse Eaves'''
AI, Secretary to the Parish Plan Group
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