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BPCCRA Minutes 14th December 2011

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME PARK. CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 2011 AT 7.30PM

IN THE MAIN HALL, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

John Sprackling (JS) Chairman

Wayne Hancock (WH) Vice-Chairman

Keith Alcroft (KA) Planning Officer

Bob Young (BY) Magazine Advertising

Cllr Mrs May Haines Ward Councillor

Cllr Neil Sorton ditto

Approx. 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllrs Mrs May Haines & Neil Sorton, Janet Kilminster, who had kindly stepped in as Minutes Secretary, and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Terry Stewart, Carol & Mike Parkin, Stan Alfert, Michael Bond & Roy Pointer

Accuracy: After receiving no comments, JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 09 NOVEMBER 2011.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS

reported…

1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

3. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

5. Land at West Quay Road – WH reported that Neptune Consultants had requested a meeting with the Community Working Group as they were looking at the possibility of re- engaging to progress the development of the West Quay Road site after the first planning application had been turned down. Neptune wished to talk about where they had gone wrong and, maybe, what they could do to fix things in the future. The CWG gave them some thoughts and ideas which they said they would look at; discussions would also be held with other community groups. Therefore Neptune have now gone away to think about whether they do nothing or come back to the table, it is hoped that another meeting will be held in the New Year, when Neptune will have a better idea of whether they will re-submit or just walk away altogether.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

147 Banks Road(Damage to five Corsican pines) – The Hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court on 18/11/11 was adjourned and it is likely that any new date will be some months hence, given the volume of work the Court Service is handling and the fact that Mr Lee has a

separate application for Legal Aid to be considered which is likely to take a few months in itself.

Heavytree Road (Unauthorized felling of the 12m Scots pine as reported in the Daily Echo dated 23/06/10) – Case has been adjourned until 23/01/12 at Poole Magistrates Court at 09.30 for consideration of committal proceeding to the Crown Court.

Other current Planning Enforcement Issues

The Cherry Orchard, Dover Road (Retrospective application to erect entrance gates) – A letter of objection has been lodged on behalf of the Association as Code 3 of the Branksome Park Conservation Appraisal and Management Plan stipulates that gates should “be of an open design to enable glimpses along driveways.

Victoria Education Centre (St ALdhelm’s Road entrance) – The school has carried out some suitable planting and erected a chain link fence.

23 Ravine Road – The Council has yet to receive any papers in relation to the appeal against the conviction for the unauthorized felling on 12/08/11. It is expected that the Crown Court will fix a hearing so that the merits of any out of time application can be heard and a decision

reached as to whether Hunter Tree Care Ltd should be allowed to appeal the original decision

Community Working Group (CWG): JS will circulate the Minutes of the meeting held on 15/11/11 with the Minutes of this meeting. Next meeting on 1st Feb 2012

Council Budget 2012/13 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report:

William Mutlow reported that the Council was now forecasting a £371,000 deficit for the year. The significant variances from the original Budget include a reduction in Parking Services Fee Income and additional pressures relating to Adult Social Care. The Medium Term Financial Plan forecasts deficits of £5m, £7m & £5m for the Financial Years 2012/13, 2013/14 & 2014/15.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – ditto

Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): WH reported that work had now ceased until early spring, recently a kind offer of rockery plants had been received from David Reeves (Known to many in St Aldhelms Parish as MacAdam the gardener). David not only donated the plants but he planted them up as well which means we now have about half of the eastern rockery finished. Thanks were also given to Stan Alfert for his kind donation of Japanese Anemone plants, these have also been planted in the sunken garden.

JS thanked WH for all the work that he had done.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS said that the Association’s use of the Parish Centre is covered by its policy with BCTV which was taken out to cover the Association’s work at the Sunken Garden.

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: JS reported that the new Asset Management Plan is due to be considered in detail at an extra JS meeting of the Council Efficiency & Effectiveness Overview & Scrutiny committee on 26/03/12.

Localism Bill & National Planning Policy Framework: JS said that the JS/TS Localism Act now has Royal Assent and will soon become law. The Council is currently considering its implications.

Offshore Wind Farm – JS reported that the item in the Association’s last Minutes had prompted a response from Jack Melling, Account RP/S Manager, Mistral on behalf of Eneco to say that… “We have absolutely no problem with people voicing their opposition against the plans. However, we would like to state that there is full planning and public consultation on the proposals. The formal consultation process on the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park starts early next year, with Eneco holding public exhibitions across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to provide members of the public with more information. There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback on the plans, which will be recorded as part of the planning process.

These public exhibitions will be advertised in the new year on the website and we urge members of the Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents Association to attend one of the events if possible.

If you have any questions regarding the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park or would like me to send more information, then feel free to contact me directly through email or on 01235 433 060”.

Lindsay Road and St Aldhelm’s Road Junction: PT reported that Poole is making a joint Bid with Bournemouth Borough Council & PT Christchurch District Council for a share of the Dept of Communities & Local Government Local Sustainable Transport Fund. If successful, the project will be broken down into four sections, of which Section 1 covers Poole Town Centre to County Gates (Frizzell gyratory). The three Authorities will have to make some contribution themselves.

Lindsay Road is getting busier and traffic getting faster and the junction of Lindsay Road and St Aldhelm’s Road is quite an important one for cyclists and pedestrians alike and it is getting more and more difficult for crossing and really does need looking at.

JS suggested that members need to make their views and concerns known to the chairman of the Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Cllr Clements.

Application to register Baiter and Whitecliff Recreation Ground as a town green – Consideration is being given to designating this site as Queen Elizabeth II Fields site. A report setting out the criteria for selecting sites for designation of sites as Queen Elizabeth II Fields & consideration of four proposed sites is to be presented at the

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 January 2012

Compton Acres – The proposed meeting has yet to be arranged but is likely to be next month.

Beach Hut policy – JS reported that 37 Beach Hut tenants attended last night’s Cabinet meeting. Members approved Public Consultation from Beach Hut License Fee Holders, Waiting List and the general public. The point was raised that, as the waiting list is currently closed, they should not preclude those who might aspire to being able to hire a hut annually.

An Inaugural meeting of the Poole Beach Huts Association is to be held on 1st February 2012 at 7.45 for 8pm prompt start at Merley Community Centre, Harrier Drive, Merley, Nr Wimborne BH21 1XE

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Keith Alcroft reported that

19 Links Road (Sever land and erect a detached dwelling house and replacement garage at land to the rear) – Application refused on 12/12/11.

Other current planning issues

4 Nairn Road (Construction of a detached 4 bedroom house with integral double garage. Amended plans received 05.09.2011and 20.09.2011) –Application granted at the Planning Committee meeting on

17/11/11.

35 Bingham Avenue (Demolition of the rear of the existing semi- detached house and garage and the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the property and detached garage) – Letter of objection lodged on behalf of the Assn on 13/10/11.

11 Compton Drive (Remodeling of existing house and erection of a new detached dwelling) – Application granted at the Planning Committee meeting on 17/11/11.

8 Shore Road (Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of three duplex apartments with underground car parking) - Application refused on 28/10/11.

5 Excelsior Road (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 No 4 bed house with integral garage) – Amended plans lodged on 25/10/11 and application to be determined at the Planning Committee meeting on 26/01/12.

60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – Confirmation awaited that the Council’s Arboriculturist visited both 60 and 60a to check tree issues and that letters sent to the owners requesting planting under Tree work/Planning conditions.

4. REPORT RE CANFORD CLIFFS & PENN HILL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING (07/12/11) Chairman’s Note: I, inadvertently, omitted to include a report on this meeting. The Agenda included discussion of two Traffic Regulation Orders, one relating to a Highwood Road Disabled Bay and the other to Langdon Road traffic.

Proposed improvements to Alexandra Park were also discussed.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total Assn. funds as at 30th November amounted to £32,531.90.

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

BPCCRA 2012 AGM – JS gave advance notice that the AGM will be held on the last Saturday in April (28th) at Canford Cliffs Village Hall.

Block Management Consortium meeting – WH reported that the next meeting is to be held on 24th January 2012 at 6.00pm at the Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EU. WH said that he would let JS have a copy of the Agenda for circulation with the Minutes of this meeting.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.00 pm and concluded with Mulled wine & Mince pies.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 11th January 2012 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

BPCCRA Minutes 9th November 2011

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME PARK. CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2011 AT 7.30PM IN THE MAIN HALL, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

John Sprackling (JS) Chairman

Wayne Hancock (WH) Vice-Chairman

Carol Parkin (CP) Secretary

Keith Alcroft (KA) Planning Officer

Bob Young (BY) Magazine Advertising

Cllr Mrs May Haines Ward Councillor

Cllr Peter Pawlowski Ditto

Cllr Neil Sorton Ditto

Approx. 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES ACTION

JS welcomed the three Canford Cliffs Ward Councillors and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Terry Stewart, Michael Bond, Daphne Howell, Martin Heath & Ken Sanson.

Accuracy: After receiving no comments, JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a JS true and accurate record of the meeting held on 12 OCTOBER 2011.

2. MATTERS ARISING Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…

1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – JS said that his attention had been drawn to the Private Eye No.1300 dated October 28 2011, which included a piece about Dr Gerald Smith. Dr Smith was the ‘mastermind’ behind the Dolphin Quays development. At Dr Smith’s Confiscation Hearing at Inner London Crown Court on 13/11/07, HHJ Roberts determined the time for payment as 12 months and, in default, HHJ Roberts ruled that Dr Smith’s current eight year sentence should be extended by a further eight years. The final sentence of the piece in Private Eye says that Dr Smith is not exactly unknown at the offices of a company based at London’s Centre Point, so if this is to be believed, he must be out on licence.

2. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

3. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

5. Land at West Quay Road (Mixed use regeneration and new public quayside

to include; the demolition of a listed gate post and all existing buildings on site; the redevelopment of the site with 373 residential units provided in six apartment blocks with basement parking and courtyard) – Application was refused at special Planning Committee meeting on 01/11/11.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

147 Banks Road (Damage to four Corsican pines) – On 20 October 2011 at Bournemouth Magistrates Court, Alistair Barrington Collier and Harvey Lee were found guilty of five offences of causing or permitting protected trees to be destroyed.

Sentencing will take place on 18 November 2011 at Bournemouth Crown Court.

Chairman’s Note: A bankruptcy order was made against Harvey Lee on 07/11/11

Other current Planning Enforcement issues include…

Victoria Education Centre (St Aldhelms Road entrance) – The school has carried out some suitable planting and erected a chain link fence.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – This property has been sold by the Receiver.

The new owners have agreed to comply with Tree Replacement Notice.

23 Ravine Road – The unauthorized felling of two trees was the subject of a

An appeal against a Tree Replacement Notice was heard today and the appellant informed the Inspector that he had lodged an appeal against the Magistrate’s decision. Whilst this is ‘by right’, an appellant has to lodge this within three weeks of the Court Hearing and it will now be down to the Authorities to decide if an out-of-date appeal will be accepted. Heavytree Road (Unauthorised felling of the 12m Scots pine as reported in the Daily Echo dated 23/06/10) – Case to be heard at Poole Magistrates Court on 12/12/11.

Community Working Group (CWG): The next meeting will take place on 15/11/11.

Council Budget 2012/13 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: William Mutlow reported that the Council was forecasting a £938,000 deficit for the year but after various actions to mitigate this, the pressure at the end of September was reduced to £402,000. This was mainly due to a reduction in Adult Social Care and Transportation Services. This is still a very fluid situation.

NS added that there are continuing pressures in Children’s Services. For instance, the estimate of children in care has been increased from 135 to 145.

JS said that the Medium Term Financial Plan has a £1.5m 3 year (2011 to 2014) target for the Employee Cost Efficiency Review Programme. £1m will be delivered through the Trade Unions acceptance of proposed changes from 2012/13 but a residual £0.5m remains to be delivered if the target is to be reached.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – ditto

Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): WH reported that he has had an offer of another donation towards the sunken gardens. He went on to say that some of existing plants have been stolen, and another of the benches has been vandalised and burnt. Both these incidents have been reported to the Council.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS said that he had recently been informed by a representative of the Church’s insurers that non-church organisations using the Parish Centre should have PLI cover. He will investigate if the PLI insurance which the Association has taken out in connection with work carried out at the Sunken Garden covers the Parish Centre too.

Hazel Clifton pointed out that the Canford Cliffs Village Hall PLI policy covers for users of the Hall. Stan Alfert felt that this should apply to the Parish Centre policy too.

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: JS reported that the Head of Property Services and Asset Management has left the Council’s employment and the functions of this Unit have been split in two. Property Services is being taken over by Transportation Services and Asset Management is being taken over by Financial Services There is a 3rd element – their business support team, which will be redesigned to fit in with the existing teams in the other two Service Units.

The next Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee is fixed for 23/11/11

Localism Bill & National Planning Policy Framework: No new developments. Chairman’s Note: Since the meeting, I’ve received the following Press release…

“The Localism Bill, which includes measures for major reform of the planning system in England, is now waiting for Royal Assent, having completed its scrutiny by Parliament.

Court Hearing on 12/08/11 and the Magistrates found the case proven.

The legislation abolishes regional strategies, establishes new plan-making in the shape of neighbourhood plans, creates a new duty on neighbouring planning authorities to “cooperate” on issues which cross council boundaries, brings in compulsory pre-application scrutiny and abolishes the Infrastructure Planning Commission, paving the way for the commission’s functions to be carried out by a new unit in the Planning Inspectorate and decisions to be made by minsters who are democratically accountable to the public.

When the commission is abolished next April, decisions on nationally significant infrastructure projects like power stations and new reservoirs will be considered by a yet-to-be established Major Infrastructure Planning Unit in the Inspectorate, which will make a recommendation to the relevant Secretary of State who will make the final decision.

During the final consideration of the Bill in the Commons, Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark insisted there was now considerable political consensus over much of the legislation.

He told the Commons, which approved all the most recent Lords amendments: “It is important to say that we want to see more planning, not less. We feel that over time the imposition from above has stood in the way of local communities expressing their own vision of the future of their community. That is what we want to give them a greater chance to do. At the heart of that is the need to achieve sustainable development. Section 39 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 provides a duty on those preparing local plans to do so with the aim of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development. Amendment 370 extends that principle to neighbourhood planning, with an explicit condition that it should contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. The duty to co-operate will require that public bodies should co-operate effectively on sustainable development.”

Mr Clark also made it clear that although sustainable development was not defined on the face of the Bill it would be in the National Planning Policy Framework, the final version of which is planned for publication in April 2012.”

Offshore Wind Farm – RP reported that the saga of the NAVITAS Wind Farm rumbles on. Construction is due to start in 2016 or 2017. The Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes on the Isle of Wight has now added their voice to the opposition. RP is worried that there is no co-ordination between Dorset and Hampshire and this is needed in order to make some headway into opposing this proposed Wind Farm which will be implemented by the Government without any Planning or Public Consultation at all. RP requests that through our Ward Councilors there is continuing dialogue with our local MP and any further bodies who could help.

Lindsay Road and St Aldhelms Road Junction: No new developments.

BPCCRA Autumn Magazine: JS said that the Autumn 2011 magazine had been

largely distributed and that he was grateful to John Gunton for organising this.

Application to register Baiter and Whitecliff Recreation Ground as a town green – No further developments.

Chairman’s Note: Since the meeting, I have been, belatedly, informed of a meeting held on 27/10/11 between the Head of Leisure Services, Cllr Mrs Judy Butt, Head of Legal & Democratic Services, a legal officer and three representatives of the Parkstone Bay Association to seek a way forward.

Green Waste scheme – A fortnightly collection service will be offered to all households in Poole running from March-November.

Only those households choosing to opt-in to the scheme would pay for the service. The charge will be £31 a year, although those residents who sign up by 31 March 2012 will receive a 30% discount for the first year of the scheme. Registration is due to commence on 1st December 2011.

JS said that he would include, in the Minutes, an extract from a note from Cllr Mrs Dion, the Portfolio Holder responsible for Environmental Services

“There will be no prioritising areas and anyone who signs up sooner rather than later can expect a full bin collection service beginning in March next year. People who sign up towards the end of the discount period (i.e. March 31st 2012) may face a bit of a delay, but officers are working on the exact timings. Therefore all Branksome Park residents have equal opportunity to sign up for the scheme. They also have the option to have more than one bin if they wish, but each is charged the same.

It will only be those residents who do not opt in to the scheme that will face a further choice of whether to home compost (and, as you say, much is not compatible with composting) or to take their green waste to the recycling centre. Whilst there is not law against bonfires, it does risk upsetting neighbours when people habitually burn and the consumer protection services receive many complaints each year for that reason.

We will not be ‘policing’ black bins by any means, but the point about allowing green waste in small black bins only a) is designed to encourage people to swap large black bins for smaller ones, and means that people in flats or very small gardens who would not use a green bin, do not feel penalised or discouraged from putting what would be a very small amount of green waste in their black bin (such as an old bunch of flowers or a few weeds). We do want, however to discourage people from filling large black bins full of green waste on a persistent basis. These residents will be written to reminding them of alternative options, and if they still persist, may face not having their bin emptied and, ultimately, perhaps having it swapped for a small one.”

Compton Acres – The proposed meeting has yet to be arranged.

Canford Cliffs Village Christmas Lights – JS reported that, having consulted the Association’s Executive, it had been agreed to make a contribution of £750 towards No the lights. further

Chairman’s Note: Owing to another commitment, I was unable to attend the switching on of the lights but am told that this was very sociable

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Keith Alcroft reported that

19 Links Road (Sever land and erect a detached dwelling house and replacement garage at land to the rear) – Application registered on 12/10/11. Letter of objection lodged on behalf of the Assn on 10/11/11.

Other current planning issues

35 Bingham Avenue (Demolition of the rear of the existing semi-detached house and garage and the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the property and detached garage) – Letter of objection lodged on behalf of the Assn on 13/10/11.

24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – Retrospective application granted by Planning Committee on 20/10/10.

15B Bury Road (Demolish the existing bungalow. Replace with 5 bedroom family home. Improvements to landscape) – Application granted with conditions on 17/10/11.

11 Compton Drive (Remodelling of existing house and erection of a new detached dwelling) – Application registered 24/08/11.

8 Shore Road (Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of three duplex apartments with underground car parking) - Application refused on 28/10/11.

60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – Confirmation awaited that the Council’s Arboriculturist visited both 60 and 60a to check tree issues and that letters sent to the owners requesting planting under Treework/Planning conditions.

4. REPORT RE CANFORD CLIFFS & PENN HILL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING (26/10/11) – The main items were a presentation by one of the Strategic Directors about the Twin Sails Bridge and a presentation the Leader of Council, Cllr No Mrs Elaine Atkinson on the Council’s 2012/13 Budget. This was the same as the further presentation to the Budget Consultation meeting with Residents’ Associations action mentioned at the last meeting.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total Assn. funds as at 31st October amounted to £34,362.48. JS

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Magazine Advertising Manager – JS said that he was very sorry to report that, after six years in the role, Bob Young has indicated that he would like to step down as Magazine Advertising Manager but is willing to be responsible for the Spring 2012 magazine, if the Association has been unable to find a replacement in the meantime.

Campaign for Tree Management – JS reported that a petition is being circulated for ‘Tree Management’ by the Council. JS has been sent a copy but the name of the originator is not shown.

RP pointed out that there is a clear argument for responsible Tree Management by the Council as a number of trees are adding nothing to the environment, whilst still being under a TPO. There appears to be no forward planning for replacing the trees that are coming or have come to the end of their life.

SA pointed out that there are several categories to be considered; private land, Council land, Conservation Area, areas covered by TPOs and that it would be extremely difficult to put all this under one Tree Management plan.

JS said that, because the Council was facing severe financial constraints, he was wondering how members would feel about offering to help the Council financially to prosecute ‘tree cases’? This provoked a lively discussion but, at the end of the day, it was agreed that the Association should not get involved.

Thursday’s Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee & Report of the Chairman of the Beach Hut Working Party – A new policy is to be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting whereby it is proposed to grant 5 or 10 year leases and to impose these on existing licensees. This is not going down well with some existing licensees.

Chairman’s Note: At the EO & SC meeting, Cllr Mrs Haines made the point that no consultation had taken place with current beach hut owners and those on the waiting list. The Allotment Review Working Party looked at allotments and invited current plot holders as well as those on the wait list to seek their views and it worked really well.

The decision has to go to Cabinet and then to the Full Council so current Beach Hut licensees can still make representation to Cabinet members about their concerns.

If current Beach Hut licensees are interested in forming a Poole Beach Hut Association to oppose the new proposals, they should contact Bob Lister

4 Nairn Road (Construction of a detached 4 bedroom house with integral double garage. Amended plans received 05.09.2011and 20.09.2011) – Ben Hurley expressed his appreciation to Cllr Mrs Haines for ‘Red-carding’ this application which is due to be determined at the Planning Committee meeting on 17/11/11.

BPCCRA 2012 AGM – Hazel Clifton asked if the Association had fixed the date for next year’s AGM. JS said that the Association would normally hold this on the 2nd Saturday in May Chairman’s note: HC has subsequently contacted JS and informed him that Canford Cliffs Land Society is holding its AGM on 12th May 2012 and the following Saturday JS

(19th May) it is the Craft/Motor Neurone Fair. It has been suggested that the Association hold its AGM on the last Saturday in April (28th), as the Village Hall is free on that date.

Bulb planting in the pocket park between Bessborough Road and Haven Road – The CCLS is planting bulbs on the weekend 19/20th November between 10 – 12 midday. Everyone is welcome to join them. Please bring a trowel with you.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.30 pm

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 14th December 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road) NB To be concluded by Mulled wine & Mince pies.

BPCCRA Minutes 12th October 2011

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME PARK. CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12th OCTOBER 2011 AT 7.30PM IN THE MAIN HALL, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

John Sprackling (JS) Chairman

Wayne Hancock (WH) Vice-Chairman

Carol Parkin (CP) Secretary

Keith Alcroft (KA) Planning Officer

John Gunton (JG) Magazine Editor

Cllr Mrs May Haines Ward Councillor

Approx. 18 Members/Wardens

1.APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllr Mrs Haines and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Cllr Neil Sorton (Holiday), Bob & Phyllis Young, Paul Turner, Jan Robins, Daphne Howell & Ken Sanson

Accuracy: After receiving no comments, JS said that he would sign the minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 14 SEPTEMBER 2011.

2. MATTERS ARISING Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…

1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

3. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – At last night’s Cabinet meeting, JS was informed that formal proceedings to recover the 3rd installment of the Employment Contribution of £150,000 due on 01/01/11 were commenced on 14/09/11, after nine requests. The final installment of £200,000 is due on 01/01/12

5. Land at West Quay Road (Mixed use regeneration and new public quayside to include; the demolition of a listed gate post and all existing buildings on site; the redevelopment of the site with 373 residential units provided in six apartment blocks with basement parking and courtyard) – Application to be determined at special Planning Committee on 02/11/11 @ 9.15 a.m.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

Other current Planning Enforcement issues include…

147 Banks Road (Damage to four Corsican pines) – Court Hearing fixed for 17 -19 October 2011 at Bournemouth Magistrates Court.

Victoria Education Centre(St Aldhelms Road entrance) – The school has carried out some suitable planting and erected a chain link fence.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – Action still pending.

Community Working Group (CWG): The next meeting will take place on 15/11/11.

Council Budget 2012/13 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report:

William Mutlow reported that the Council is forecasting a £907,000 deficit for the year, a deterioration on the previous month’s figure, owing to increased pressures on the Council since his last report. Adult Social Care, for instance, has gone up by £186,000. Even though the Council has an Efficiency Programme in place, costs will go on fluctuating throughout the rest of this year. The Council will have to keep on identifying big savings for the next three years and we should not underestimate the tough job they have.

Four members of the Association went to Monday’s Budget Consultation meeting with Residents’ Associations, chaired by the Leader of Council, Cllr Mrs Elaine Atkinson. During the current year 2011/12, the Borough of Poole had to cut their budget by £15 million. Next year there will be £18 million savings which have still to be identified. This year, for instance, there has been a reduction in the head count of 250. Our Council have an extremely tough job on their hands. There will be a presentation at the next Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee meeting which will be held at St. Luke’s on Wellington Road on October 26th, and the Council will be looking for suggestions from residents which may assist them. They are doing their best to engage with the residents and want to hear what people are saying.

WM therefore urges residents to attend the meeting.

JG asked WM to confirm that there will be no Council Tax increase next year. WM says that this really rather depends on the Government as they too are looking for savings. The Government has a public service liability of £2,540 billions!

WM asked if we could know know what services/expenditure provided by the Council are Statutory and what are Discretionary. JS said that he would ask if Cllr Mrs Atkinson could provide this information at the Area Committee meeting.

JS said that he would circulate Cllr Mrs Atkinson’s presentation with the Minutes so that those attending the Area Committee meeting would be able to ask questions from an informed position.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – ditto

Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): An item about this appears in the latest Poole News, which has resulted in a donation towards the cost of the new planting.

CP said that residents visiting the sunken garden regularly comment on the good work being carried by the volunteers.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – Nothing to report

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: MH said that the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 27 Oct 11 will be concentrating on the Medium Term Financial Plan.

Localism Bill: JS said that, at the meeting with Residents’ Associations on Monday, the Head of Planning & Regeneration had said that it was unlikely that this will come into effect until April 2012.

Offshore Wind Farm – Roy Pointer reported that a seminar on October 22 to be held by the Bournemouth Natural Science Society has now been cancelled due to lack of support, and it seems that the initiative to oppose this Offshore Wind Farm has run out of steam. Partly as it appears that nothing locally can be done to prevent it happening

Lindsay Road and St Aldhelms Road Junction – MH said that there would be a ‘For information only’ report about this at Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee meeting on October 26th but the Council has no funds to effect any improvements at the present time.

BPCCRA Autumn Magazine – JG reported that the magazine is now with the printers and it is hoped out that this will be delivered to Wardens during the next two weeks commencing 17th.October.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Keith Alcroft reported that he had been contacted about 35 Bingham KA Avenue (Demolition of the rear of the existing semi-detached house and garage and the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the property and detached garage) – The Chairman would be sending a letter of objection on behalf of the Assn, the proposed extension would adversely affect the daylight and amenity of the adjoining neighbour.

JS reported that

24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – This retrospective application is due to be determined at next Thursday’s (20/10/10) Planning Committee meeting

Other current planning issues

15B Bury Road (Demolish the existing bungalow. Replace with 5 bedroom family home. Improvements to landscape) – Application registered 22/08/11. 11 Compton Drive (Remodelling of existing house and erection of a new detached dwelling) – Application registered 24/08/11.

8 Shore Road (Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of three duplex apartments with underground car parking) - Application registered on 15/08/11 has been ‘red-carded’ the application, unless the Planning Officer is minded to refuse.

5 Excelsior Road (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 No 4 bed house with integral garage) – Application was registered on 11/05/11 to be determined at Planning Committee meeting on 17/11/11.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total Assn. funds as at 30th September amounted to £34,252.16. JS

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Baiter and Whitecliff Recreation Ground – The application to register Baiter and Whitecliff Recreation Ground as a town green, submitted by the Parkstone Bay Association was considered at a meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee on 07/09/11 and is to be considered by an independent Public Inquiry, at a date which has yet to be determined.

Impact of proposed ban on Green Waste in Refuse Bins in Branksome Park – Roy Pointer referred to the Council proposal to ban garden waste being placed in the ‘black’ general waste bin. He is concerned that, if implemented, this proposal will bring about an undesirable growth in garden bonfires, where residents cannot be bothered to transport their green waste to the waste recycling centres.

His concern is heightened by the sheer volume of tree debris, leaves, grass cuttings and other green waste which arises in the sylvan setting that comprises the bulk of this area. Two of his near neighbours already indulge in this nuisance and this has led to complaints from others in the area, which will in all probability increase if the Council’s intentions are implemented. The Council website states that there is no prohibition on bonfires, except that they should not cause a nuisance.

RP has written to Andrew Flockhart, one of the Strategic Directors. about this.

TV firm seeks compulsive hoarders – JS said that he had been contacted Sarah Allen, Casting Producer, Twenty Twenty TV Tel: 0207 284 2020 Ext 7871 and wondered if he might mention at the Association’s next meeting that Twenty Twenty TV are looking for people to take part in a four part documentary series which will sensitively tell the story of what it’s like to suffer from hoarding. The series will take a very therapeutic approach offering a unique six week treatment programme which involves a combination of group therapy, one-on-one treatments, and specialist cleaning services. This is a very positive, pro-active and sympathetic documentary which will show how hoarding affects real lives whilst exploring the complexities of this misunderstood illness.

It is understood how important trust is when it comes to sufferers sharing their stories, and that it is often extremely difficult for people who hoard to open up their homes, but we hope that by bringing together our therapist’s approach with support from specialist cleaning/de-cluttering teams, we might start them on a road towards recovery. We are not offering a cure, but what we are offering is an intensive, personalised course of treatment with a view to helping improve hoarding behaviour.

Compton Acres – MH reported that she has been following up with Planning Enforcement and Environmental Health, the numerous complaints received after the function at Compton Acres Italian Villa on August Bank Holiday Sunday. The extremely loud music and, at times offensive songs, at this event caused a lot of distress to nearby residents. Environmental Health have met with Beales Gourmet who are responsible for supervising the Italian Villa. The next step is that there will be a meeting between Beales, Environmental Health, Planning Enforcement, MH and up to six residents to explore the way forward.

Canford Cliffs Village Christmas Lights – MH reported that the lights will be switched on by the Mayor on November 11th at approximately 6pm. There will be mulled wine and canapés from 5.15 onwards at the Kitchen Haven on Haven Road, Canford Cliffs.

Green Wheely Bins – MH reported that the original proposal that there would be a charge of £31 per annum for the provision of a green garden waste bin had been voted down. The Council is now looking at different options of handling ‘the green bin’ situation. They are hoping to tap into the scheme whereby Councils with a fortnightly black bin collection will be given assistance by the Government to re-instate a weekly collection. The question of green bins and garden waste generated a lively debate at the meeting.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.15 pm

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 9th November 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

BPCCRA Mintues 14th September 2011

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2011 AT 7.30PM

IN ‘THE LOUNGE’, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

Terry Stewart President

John Sprackling (JS)Chairman

Wayne Hancock (WH)Vice-Chairman

Carol Parkin (CP)Secretary

Keith Alcroft (KA) Planning Officer

Bob Young (BY) Magazine Advertising

Cllr Neil SortonWard Councillor

Approx. 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllrs Neil Sorton, Ken Sanson, Chairman of Sandbanks Assn and all those present.
Apologies: Apologies received from Cllr Mrs Haines (Holiday), Michael Bond, Paul Turner & Roland Cunnell
Accuracy: After receiving no comments, JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 10 AUGUST 2011.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…
1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

3. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – Action still pending.

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – ditto Land adj. to

20A Chaddesley Glen (Land be reinstated) –

It seems that the LPA has decided that it is not in the public interest to pursue the boundary treatment at 55 Canford Cliffs Road and 2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road.

Other current Planning Enforcement issues include…

147 Banks Road (Damage to four Corsican pines) – Next Court Hearing fixed for 17 -19th October 2011 at Bournemouth Magistrates Court.

Victoria Education Centre (St Aldhelms Road entrance) – The school has carried out some suitable planting and erected a chain link fence.

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) – No new developments.ditto

23 Ravine Road (Unauthorized tree work) The Magistrates found the case proven but, as it was the defendant’s first offence, he was given a Conditional Discharge for two years and has to make a contribution towards the Council’s costs of £3,000, spread over 15 months. The Magistrates accepted the Council’s case that the two felled trees were in existence at the time of the Area TPO in 1966, as a ‘ring count’ showed that the tree was at least 56 years old.

Community Working Group (CWG):

The Minutes of the meeting on 10/08/11 will be circulated with the Minutes of this meeting

WH had submitted a question about the number of new closeboarded gates being introduced in Branksome Park and the Conservation Officer has confirmed that the Conservation Area Management Plans normally require gates of open design, in order to retain glimpses of properties and landscape behind, and to respect the openness of the area and enhance local distinctiveness. There is no reason for these provisos to be deleted.

Council Tax 2011/12 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report:

William Mutlow reported that the Council is forecasting a £697,000 deficit for the year, a £35,000 improvement on the July figure. The Council continues to face challenges because of the reduction in Government grants etc. which required savings of £14.97m in the 2011/12 Budget. An example of increased pressures being street lighting where cost to the Council is likely to have gone up by 23%. There have been savings as a result of the Efficiency Programme, but this is not a one-off effort, but will carry on over the next two years or so.
WM

A meeting with Residents’ Associations to discuss the 2012/13 Budget has been fixed for 10/10/11 at 2:00pm in the Committee Suite and JS & WH plan to attend.

Poole Partnership – JS said that he has still to contact Sylvia Webster, Neighbourhood Manager, Bourne Estate and it was agreed that he would take no further action but leave Ms Webster to contact him.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – ditto

Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): It is hoped that there will be a piece about this in the next Poole News.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – Nothing to report

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: JS reported that Asset Management Plan is undergoing significant review at the moment and will be reported in public to the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 27/11/11.

Localism Bill: The Council has promised to give a presentation on the Localism Bill once it has been enacted.

Ts reported on the proposed National Planning Policy Framework which will be the biggest change since the Second World War. This is generating a tremendous mount of controversy. There are major concerns from the National Trust and Campaign to Protect Rural England, who feel that these new proposals do not contain adequate protection for the countryside/Green Belt. The biggest worry is that the Planning Inspectorate, when the developer appeals to them, is likely to override the local council democratic decision. The word ’sustainable’ is rather ambiguous in that there is no specific definition of what ’sustainable development ” is, and developers are likely to take advantage of this.

Offshore Wind Farm – NS has received a letter from Robert Syms MP about the Navitus Bay Wind Park and read the following extract from this…

•   Conor Burns MP and I did meet with the Secretary of State for Energy, Chris Huhne MP last week. We raised concerns about the impact on the Tourist Trade and about the views our constituents would have of the new development. The Secretary of State listened to our concerns but did not make any great comments as the application hasn’t yet gone in. We expressed the view that we preferred the Wind Farm to be farther out. The key question was whether the water was shallow enough if the Wind Farm was placed farther out to sea.
•   Local Authorities will be consulted by the Infrastructure Planning Commission or its successor about the application, there has been no change to the process.
•   I personally am not keen on Wind Farms but it is the policy of the Government to build more. My view is I would prefer to get on with building more nuclear power stations.
•   There are no national statistics I am aware, of about accidents or break- downs about Wind Farms.

TS also drew member’s attention to the draft Dorset Renewable Energy Strategy . This advocates that Dorset should erect 180 industrial wind turbines across the County (excluding the AONBs) higher than Salisbury Cathedral – over 400 feet high. Dorset is producing less than 1% of electricity from wind farms, and as the government has made a commitment to Brussels that it will produce 15% of electricity from renewable energy by 2020, they are putting pressure on Dorset to produce more.
TS went on to say that there is a Council seminar on September 15 to discuss this. NS pointed out that this seminar is to discuss the whole question of renewable energy, not solely windfarms.

Lindsay Road and St Aldhelms Road Junction – No further developments

BPCCRA Autumn Magazine – JG hopes to get the magazine out by 21st October which means delivery week commencing 17th. Allowing three weeks for printing, that means everything to Marquee Print by 23 September.

Clubhouse and Tennis Courts at the Wilderton Road – JS understands that the current concessionaires have a seven year contract but are looking for a 21 year lease.

Private Sewer Transfer – JS was not able to persuade a representative from Wessex Water to come and explain the ins and outs of what was going to happen.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Keith Alcroft reported that he had been contacted about the following two applications but could find no good planning reasons to object ..
15B Bury Road (Demolish the existing bungalow. Replace with 5 bedroom family home. Improvements to landscape) – Application registered 22/08/11.

11 Compton Drive (Remodelling of existing house and erection of a new detached dwelling) – Application registered 24/08/11.
NS said that he had been contacted about 8 Shore Road (Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of three duplex apartments with underground car parking) and has been ‘red-carded’ the application, unless the Planning Officer is minded to refuse.
JS said that the Land Registry entry shows that the Borough of Poole has a charge over this property…
3 (08.09.2008) RESTRICTION: No disposition of the registered estate is to be registered without a certificate signed by the applicant for registration or his conveyancer that written notice of the disposition was given to The Borough of Poole, Financial Services at P O Box 722, Civic Centre, Poole, Dorset BH15 2YE being the person with the benefit of an Interim charging order on the beneficial interest of Stephen Lee Gray made by the Poole County Court on 18 July 2008.

Other current planning issues

24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – retrospective application (APP/11/00330) lodged on 24/03/11. Still a ‘current’ application.

5 Excelsior Road (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 No 4 bed house with integral garage) – Application was registered on 11/05/11 and has been ‘Red- carded’. Amended plans lodged on 31/08/11.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total Assn. funds as at 31st August amounted to £34,298.95.

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Newtown & Parkstone Area Committee meeting on 07/09/11 – William Mutlow said that he had attended this meeting. One thing that came up at the meeting was the purpose of the Area Committees and that this should not be just talking about ‘yellow lines’ but there should be other more meaningful discussions, with the Open Forum’ being held at the beginning of the meeting rather than the end.
‘Yellow lines’ are currently prominent on the Agenda of all Area Committee meetings as the Council are attempting to introduce parking restrictions throughout the Borough in answer to emergency service and refuse collection vehicles reporting difficulties in getting through some residential roads due to parking both sides. These are proving controversial.
WM quoted from the Minutes of the Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee meeting held on 27/07/11 “The Council needed to give its Residents more responsibility and that Transportation Services needed to communicate directly with Ward Councillors before it considered imposing parking restrictions”
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.15 pm

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 12th October 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

BPCCRA Minutes 10th August 2011

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 10th AUGUST 2011

AT 7.30PM IN ‘THE LOUNGE’, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

John Sprackling (JS) Chairman

Wayne Hancock (WH)Vice-Chairman

Carol Parkin (CP)Secretary

Keith Alcroft (KA)Planning Officer

John Gunton (JG) MAgazine Editor

Cllr Mrs May Haines (MH)Ward Councillor

Cllr Neil Sorton ditto

Approx. 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES
JS welcomed Cllrs Neil Sorton & Mrs May Haines and all those present.
Apologies: Apologies received from Terry Stewart (Funeral), Stan Alfert (New Grandson), Michael Bond, Bob & Phyllis Young, Chris Stracey & Ken Sanson.

Accuracy: After receiving no comments, JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true JS and accurate record of the meeting held on 13 JULY 2011.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…
1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

3. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:
19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – The property remains unsold. Any prospective purchaser will be advised of the legal requirement to plant a replacement tree to a specification detailed in the tree replacement notice
55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – ditto

Current planning enforcement issues
147 Banks Road (Damage to four Corsican pines) – Next Court Hearing fixed for 17 -19th October 2011 at Bournemouth Magistrates Court.
Victoria Education Centre (St Aldhelms Road entrance) – The school has carried out some suitable planting and erected a chain link fence.
2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) – No new developments.
Land adj. to 20A Chaddesley Glen (Land be reinstated) – – thditto
23 Ravine Road (Unauthorized tree work) Court Hearing adjourned to 12th August 10am Bournemouth Magistrates Court, Stafford Road

Community Working Group (CWG): WH attended this afternoon’s CWG meeting but said that there were no Agenda items particularly effecting the Association and the WH Minutes of the meeting will be circulated as soon as these were available.

JS said that his question about the open metal gates proviso in the Branksome Park Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan had not found its way onto the Agenda. If it is felt that this is no longer relevant, then it should be deleted. Having provisos which are ignored in practice undermines the authority of the Conservation Area Management Plan.

Poole Partnership – JS said that he has still to contact Sylvia Webster, Neighbourhood Manager, Bourne Estate.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur –JS reported that the RMYC has just lodged a planning application (Construct an extension to the existing marina basin. Removal of part of hardstanding and provision of public footpath to foreshore) which it is hoped will resolve the problem of Footpath 82 Spur.

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: Mike Parkin reported that he has been in touch with a colleague who runs a multi-million pound autistic charity and the conclusion from this exchange was that it would be too much hassle on the part of the Association for relatively little reward – that is assuming that the Association is granted charitable status, which is not at all sure. There was some discussion on this amongst the members and the general conclusion was that it would present the Association with too much trouble for little reward. It was agreed that this item to be deleted from further consideration at this time.
Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): JS reported that the official opening of the new Treasure island play area above Canford Cliffs chine takes place tomorrow at 2.00pm. Chairman’s Note: I attended this event along with other members of the Association, our three Ward Councillors and a large group residents with their children. The official opening was a great success, Congratulations to all involved with this project.
WH reported that all was going well with the Sunken Garden, and that he would soon be ready for an injection of money from the Association for replanting. He estimated that initially he would need £500/750. JS asked the members for a show of hands to approve that this amount would be made available, and it was duly passed with no objections up to the value of £750..
CP asked for a vote of thanks to WH for his work on this project, both in getting it off the ground and his physical efforts at the working group each week. This was recognised by the Chairman who thanked WH.

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: JS reported that it was announced last Friday that Councils must publish lists of their assets. A review of the Corporate Asset Management Plan is to be presented at the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 22/09/11.

Localism Bill: WH said that this subject was discussed at the CWG meeting he had been at today. This Bill is going through its third reading at the present time and is constantly changing.

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: nothing to report as there has not been any Cabinet meetings since the Association’s last meeting.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – Jan Robins said that she had had some experience in this matter through her involvement with the National Trust and agreed to seek advice about this on behalf of the Association.

Hedge at Kenilworth Court – MH doesn’t think this is worth pursuing any further as she is not getting any response to her letters.

Offshore Wind Farm – Roy Pointer reported that, as far as he can see, the Government have powers to enable this to go ahead. It is proposed that 200+ windmills will be erected West of the Isle of Wight. NS reported that the Councillors for Canford Cliffs Ward have been in touch with Robert Syms (MP). Mr. Syms and other concerned local MPs have asked for a meeting with the Secretary of State for Energy. If the Wind farm can be seen from the mainland, they will ask for the turbines to be sited further offdhore. There followed a lot of discussion amongst the members, mainly in opposition to the turbines both from an aesthetic and economical point of view. NS offered to ascertain the latest position on this and the statistics on the number of failures of existing turbines from Robert Syms.
Lindsay Road and St Aldhelms Road Junction – No further developments

3.   NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
JS reported that Keith Alcroft had not been contacted about any planning application during the course of the month but the following applications had been determined.
47A Lindsay Road (Erection of a Class C2 care home for the elderly with associated car parking) – Application granted on 21/07/11. 63 Haven Road (Outline application to erect four detached houses with parking/garaging provisions and formation of vehicular accesses (existing dwelling to be demolished) – application allowed by Planning Inspector on appeal on 19/07/11.
24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – retrospective application (APP/11/00330) lodged on 24/03/11. The house has not been built in accordance with the plans and the conditions have not been fulfilled. There is a new planting plan dated 13/07/11. The letter concludes with ‘We believe that the site will now be abundantly planted and full canopy closure should be achieved within two to three years’.
Other current planning issues
5 Excelsior Road (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 No 4 bed house with integral garage) – Application was registered on 11/05/11 and has been ‘Red-carded’. Amended plans lodged on 04/08/11. 8 Shore Road – BPCCRA will continue to monitor possible tree work application. An entrance has been created on the Haven Road side of this property. This property is up for sale at ‘offers’ in excess of £2m.
60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – Confirmation awaited that the Council’s Arboriculturist visited both 60 and 60a to check tree issues and that letters sent to the owners requesting planting under Treework/Planning conditions.
4.   REPORT RE CANFORD CLIFFS AND PENN HILL AREA COMMITTEE (27/07/11) – In the absence of Terry Stewart, JS reported that there had been a lengthy discussion on Traffic Regulation Order objections. May Haines gave a verbal report on Pinecliff Sunken Gardens and Canford Cliffs Pocket Park. The report on the Localism Bill had to be deferred as Cllr Mrs Judy Butt was unwell.
5.   ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported on behalf of Paul Fearnley, Hon Treasurer, that Santander have, once again, been unable to provide downloads of their bank statements. PF was told me that this has been a problem since April following the integration of Alliance & Leicester and Santander. There is an incompatibility between the two systems and so far this has not been resolved.
As PF does not have a paper statement to hand he has been unable to finalise the cash flow for this month.

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Clubhouse and Tennis Courts at the Wilderton Road – JS reported that the Council intends to market a lease for the operation of the Branksome Park Tennis Courts and associated Pavilion premises as is. The successful tenderer will have to be a tennis operator who may be granted a lease for a period longer than seven years, dependent upon the successful proposal to operate the sporting facility.
The facility will still be used for the local provision of tennis and the Council will work closely with the chosen provider to ensure the community is well catered for in their programme.
The adjacent Bowls Club is unaffected. Extract from note from Head of Leisure Services to Cllr Sorton
The tennis facilities at Leicester Road have been operated under license from the Council by a private company for many years. We are required to re-tender periodically and we are hoping to find an operator to run the facility for public recreation and invest in its maintenance and improvement and pay us as well.
To get all of that we will need to offer a long lease and technically that is a ‘disposal of open space’ although the Council will retain ownership.

BPCCRA Autumn Magazine – JS asked for material for the magazine by the middle of next month.

Poole’s Sustainability and Energy policies (PCS31, 32 and 35) – JG, who is building his own house, listed the costs of ensuring ‘Level 3’ is met, and doesn’t think the Local Authority is fully aware of this. For instance, the cost of getting the necessary certificates for a single house can be between £2,000 and £8,000.. JS said if JG send him details of his concerns, he would arrange frod this mater to be raised at the next CWG meeting.

Proposed article for Poole News - MH said that she has had an enquiry from the Editor of Poole News as to whether there would be any interest in putting an article in Poole News about what the Association is doing at the ‘Sunken Garden’ This was agreed and MH said that she would follow this up.

Sewers – Roy Pointer wondered if members were aware of the change in responsibility of the maintenance of sewers by local water companies. RP suggested that the Association should ask for a representative from Wessex Water to come and explain the ins and outs of what was going to happen. It was agreed that this was a good idea.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.20 pm

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 14th September 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

BPCCRA Minutes February 9th 2011

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2011 AT 7.30PM

IN THE MAIN HALL, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

John Sprackling Chairman
Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
Keith Alcroft Planning Officer
Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer
Bob Young Magazine Advertising
Carol Parkin Secretary
Cllr Mrs Carole Deas Ward Councillor
Cllr Neil Sorton ditto
Ken Sanson Chairman, Sandbanks Assn
Approx 20 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllrs Mrs Deas & Mr Sorton, Mr. Ken Sanson and those present.
Apologies: Apologies received from Cllr Mrs May Haines, Mr. Terry Stewart & Mrs Daphne Howell
Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 12 JANUARY 2011.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…

1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2. Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – The Planning Inquiry to decide on the appeal by Metnor (Sopers Lane Ltd) into the refusal of the Borough of Poole to allow an 80-bed care home to be built on this site will take place on 05/04/11 at the Civic Centre at 10am and is expected to last for three days.

3. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – No new developments

4. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

5. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

JS reported…

1 Cliff Drive (Addition of four additional windows where there was one large one before) retrospective application refused on 14/01/11.

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) –An Enforcement Order is to be issued shortly.

Other current planning enforcement issues

17 Over Links Drive (Application to demolish existing and erect 2 detached houses granted on 31/01/08 but number of conditions should have been complied with before this development commenced) – No new developments.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – ditto

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – ditto

24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – Retrospective application refused on 26/10/10. A revised application, for the whole development as it is being constructed with the over-hang, but requiring a detailed arboricultural impact assessment on the trees be included was requested on 29/12/10.

Land adj to 20A Chaddesley Glen (Land be reinstated) -

Community Working Group (CWG): JS reported that he had attended the CWG meeting on 26/01/11 and the Agenda included…

• Membership of the group – This is to be decided at the Annual Meeting on Wed 9th March 2011, Conference Room, Civic Centre 6pm. WH will attend this meeting.

• Prosecutions – There may be more news to report shortly • Public Art – A report is to be presented at the Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 29/03/11. JS said that, if anyone was interested, he can providea copy of the draft report.

• External decoration/design to properties in Conservation Areas – This related to shops in the High Street and an Article 4 Directive is being considered JS will circulate the Minutes when these are available.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: This item is to be deleted from the Agenda until there is something new to report.

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: WM reported on the Council Budget Monitoring (1 April 2010 – 31 December 2010)
The Council are in the process of identifying savings and a lot of information has recently been released. Based on its projections at the end of December, the Council expect an underspend as at 31st March 2011 of £523,000. However, there are several claims which may impact on this. There will be pressure from potential additional costs for Adult Social Care and there are extraordinary costs in the planned reorganisation of the Council which will include a large amount for redundancy. There will also be possible additional costs of £410,000 per annum for the Pension Scheme. There are still substantial savings which need to be made as there is a budgeted deficit for 2012/13 and 2013/14 and possibly thereafter. The bottom line is that, although there will be no increase in Council Tax for the forthcoming year, 2011/12, there may be increase for 2012/13
RP asked if there were any analysis carried out as to the age of people made redundant as this has a bearing on the costs. Neither JS nor NS know the answer to this.
WM pointed out that there are other major pressures which will impact on a balanced budget in future years.

Poole Partnership: – JS said that he would be attending the State of the Area Debate (an annual meeting of the Council jointly organised with Poole Partnership) on 07/03/11 to “continue to build on the discussions”, following ‘A Partnership Response to the cuts in Poole’ meeting on the 24/11/10.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur –Sandbanks Boatyard & Marina Co. Ltd. did not appeal against the Definitive Modification Order to add Footpath 82 Spur. Further developments are awaited

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: JS has still to set up a small Sub-Committee to look at this.

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): JS reported that WH had written to Legal & Democratic Services confirming the Assn’s agreement to the heads of terms.

The Assn’s proposal is to maintain the eastern and western rockeries, together with the eastern and western sunken gardens.
Once the agreement has been formalised, work will commence on the eastern rockery, which will be cleared and replanted with alpine and rockery plants, then progress to the western rockery, following completion of which a plan will be designed for the sunken gardens.

CD reported that the Council are hoping to formalise the agreement by the end of February and that the project is gathering momentum.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: The Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2011/12 to 2013/14 presented at last night’s Cabinet meeting referred to “delivering targeted savings totalling £5.385m in new savings and efficiencies in support of the MTFP” with £560k of one-off funding set aside to support the Programme and no proposals to increase this further during 2011/12.
JS said that he will include the calculation of the £5.385m in the Minutes but there appears to be no Action Plan with timelines to achieve these savings. He has written to Cllr Mrs Haines about this in her capacity as Chairman of the Council Efficiency & Effectiveness Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Efficiency Review Project

Agreed savings target
£’000
ICT Print Strategy
240
Facilities Management
290
Procurement
2000
Admin Accommodation
250
Revenues & Benefits
255
Customer Transport
200
Staff Training & Development
250
Employee costs
1000
Income Generation
600
Street Scene
300
Total
5385
• • •

Localism and Decentralisation Bill:

JS said that a plain English guide describing the main measures of the Localism Bill under the following four headings has been published.

new freedoms and flexibilities for local government new rights and powers for communities and individuals reform to make the planning system more democratic and more effective reform to ensure that decisions about housing are taken locally
This runs to 21 pages and is available via the Dept. for Communities & Local Government website

<http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/localismplainenglishguide>

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

JS reported that Keith Alcroft had, once again, not been contacted about any planning application during the course of the month.
JS had been contacted today about 63 Haven Road (Outline application to erect four detached houses with parking/garaging provisions and formation of vehicular accesses (existing dwelling to be demolished)- subject to ‘Written representations’ appeal (APP/Q1255/A/11/2145209). Interested party comments required by 14/03/11. The Canford Cliffs Land Society do not want to see the houses as they would have an access onto Bessborough Road which we see to be undesirable. The flats we can live with as there are flats all the way down Haven Road now, but at least the garden space at the rear would be retained.
3 Maxwell Road (Demolish existing building and erect 1 pair of semi-detached 4 bed houses) – Officer’s recommendation to refuse over-turned by Planning Committee at their meeting on 20/01/11.

Martin Heath informed the meeting that he had been tracking this planning application and was surprised at the Planning Committee’s decision to grant. He described the sequence of events and some of the issues of the case. These included the Red Carding procedure where a resident who is aware that the Planning Officer is likely to recommend a refusal, asks a Councillor for the application to go to the Planning Committee, the length of the consultation period and whether the Committee were swayed by the Agent’s exaggerated claim of neighbour support. He also noted that no reason for the decision, which was contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation, is recorded in the meeting minutes.
After MH’s report, there was some discussion on ‘red carding’ and the Ward Councillors present gave their opinions.
It was suggested that these issues be raised at the next meeting of the Community Working Group.

Other current planning issues

Land at 8 Buccleuch Road (Creation of 1 No. new dwelling with 2 No. off road parking spaces) Cllr Sorton has red-carded this application, if the planning officer is not minded to refuse this.

7 Ventry Close (Erection of 1no. dwelling and rationalisation of garage accommodation to no 7 Ventry Close) – Application registered on 15/10/10. Revised site location plan lodged on 03/12/10. Cllr Sorton has red-carded this application, if the planning officer is not minded to refuse this.

8 Shore Road – BPCCRA will continue to monitor possible tree work application. An entrance has been created on the Haven Road side of this property. This property is up for sale at ‘offers’ in excess of £2m.

4. REPORT RE CANFORD CLIFFS & PENN HILL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING (26/01/11)

The meeting included a presentation about the Canford Cliffs Play Area and a lively discussion on the proposals to install parking meters on the Sandbanks Peninsula. MH reports that the Sandbanks parking meter proposal will not be progressed at the present time.
William Mutlow added that there had been a debate about the effectiveness of the Area Committee. WM said that the change in the composition of the Area Committees in 2003 had not proved to be a good idea as decisions about matters in Parkstone Ward were now decided by Members for Newtown Ward, whereas these were more likely to affect residents in Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Wards. He cited the recent discussion about the Sandbanks Road railway bridge.
Chairman’s Note: The Forward Plan for the Council Efficiency And Effectiveness Overview And Scrutiny Committee says “Review of Area Committees – to be programmed into the Forward Plan for Spring 2011 as this will be a resource intensive exercise”.

5. REPORT RE MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ACTION AND COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, FOLLOWED BY INFORMAL MEETING WITH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES (28/01/11)

JS said that Terry Stewart had written a comprehensive report on this meeting and he would include this in the Minutes – see below
NS was expressed disappointment that no representatives from Commerce & Industry attended the meeting and JS said that TS had also commented on the very poor attendance – out of the 40 some Residents’ and Community Associations in Poole, there were only 12 residents in attendance.
Note provided by TS of presentations by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Ms Elaine Atkinson & the Chief Financial Officer, Liz Wilkinson. Mrs Wilkinson’s additions to TS notes are shown in italics
1. Financial Cuts
•   Required cuts to Council Budgets because of Government cuts ; 2011-2: £15m.2012-3: £8m. 2013-4: £10m. These were the figures as quoted on the slide included in the presentation. I noted in my presentation however, that on-going work on the Budget since the presentation had originally been prepared, meant that the forecast resourcing gap up to 2013/14 had been reduced to £13m overall – of which £4.5 in now forecast in 2012/13 and £8.5m in 2013/14 as the 2011/12 now balances to nil – these are the figures reported in the Budget report to Cabinet next week.
•   If cuts were to come solely from job reduction this would mean 370 post reductions.
•   But with good planning there will be about 50 compulsory redundancies and about 40 voluntary ones. The latest advice from the Head of HR as of Tuesday this week is that a total of 162 FTE posts are expected to be made redundant from the Council’s staffing establishment. These will be achieved through the deletion of vacant posts, not replacing staff due to retire, voluntary and compulsory redundancies. The maximum number of people expected to be made redundant on a compulsory basis is 50.
•   There is a cut of 55% in the capital budget. Not quite – I made reference to the size of the cuts made to certain capital grants in the settlement – I think I made reference as an example to the 55% cut made in capital grants to schools as reported to Children’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee in the last few days by the responsible officers. The distinction is important because whilst capital grants are an important funding stream that the Council relies on to support its capital programme, they do not constitute the whole of the capital programme (as it is also funded from other sources too i.e. revenue contributions, capital receipts etc.
•   This will mean a reorganisation of Council Departments. Only 7% cut in grants to voluntary bodies. Average of 7% in respect of the Communities portfolio area.
•   No introduction of fortnightly bin collections.
•   No closure of libraries, but some opening hours reduced and some staff reductions.
•   Continual downsizing of Council Departments, reduction of posts.
•   Bournemouth is outsourcing most of their admin costs, but Poole is not convinced.
•   Considering joint operation for services with Bournemouth, implemented Adult Teaching.

• Council Gross Revenue Budget = £330 million, but if school expenditure is excluded 2011-2 Budget is £98 million. Not quite right. I said the Gross revenues Budget in 2010/11 was approx. £330m (including schools). The Net Budget Requirement for the Council in 2010/11 was £98m. The Net Budget requirement is the composite amount of general formula grant and monies to be levied from local Council Tax to achieve a balanced budget (having first deducted specific grants funded nationally – which includes things like direct schools grant and housing benefits payments). The Gross Budget figure is more relevant therefore in discussing the relative size/activity of a Council. The Net Budget requirement figure however is needed to calculate the rate of local Council Tax (i.e. service costs not otherwise funded by specific grant, local fees and income or by general formula grant).
• Council rents will increase 6.34%, but this is set by Government.

•   Wage increase on April 1: 0%. This is the assumption made in the Budget proposed for Cabinet consideration next week.
•   Reserves will be reduced to £5.9 million at April 1, 2011. Final figure proposed is £5.96m for 11/12
•   Beach hut and parking charges increased substantially, additional parking meters installed such as all Sandbanks Roads.
•   2011-2 Council contribution for staff pensions will be 17.5%. 17.6% Increased to 18% 18.1% in 2012-3.
•   Poole pensions are part of the Dorset County Pension Fund which is 80% funded (unlike central Government civil servants which are unfunded,i.e. current central pensions are paid for from current pension contributions. With longer living there is a MASSIVE pension liability.)
•   The average pension that a Poole employee receives is only £4,000 per year. I said that Lord Hutton’s initial conclusions were that public sector pensions were not ‘gold plated’ and that the average public sector pension was according to his report, £4k. I did comment that clearly the pensions of some individuals who earn considerably more than the average employee would be in receipt of larger pensions as Lord Hutton’s figures are based on national averages.
2. Problems
The main cause of future financial pressures :
(a) Major future demographic increase in age 65+ and 85+.
(b) Increased birth rate by Poole residents, needing additional school places.
Apparently Poole currently has a low inward migration rate.
But with the planned 10,000 additional households in Poole this will mean population increases.
(c) Poole has a Government grant £155 per head less than Bournemouth. £164 less than the average for all unitary authorities and £151 less than Bournemouth.
(d) Most Councils have 50% of their revenue from Government grants, for Poole it is only 33%, so Council taxpayers have to make higher contribution. Final figures now determined for central: local funding shows that
•   Unitary average 48:52
•   Poole 30:70

3. Future Action

Draft Budget to Cabinet: Feb. 8.
Council approves final Budget: March 1.
Government wants zero tax increase, so like to give a 2.5% extra grant if this is implemented.
Police & Fire Service have yet to agree their precepts, Government pressure for zero increase.
Department Heads have to propose 2012-3 spend by June. Next budget round for 2012/13 will start in earnest across Service Units from June onwards with SUHs being required to begin working up proposals for 2012/13 budget purposes and next year’s re-fresh of the MTFP.

6. REPORT RE WORKSHOP EVENT RE TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE (28/01/11)

WH reported on the Workshop which had been held to show us how to use the transparency page on the BoP website. This is about 4 weeks behind the current date and amongst other things shows the Council expenditure over £500 – each month a new monthly section will be shown.
This data is also available on a page showing the date over a 12 month period. This is useful as it allows the user to compare the BoP data with any one of the 70 or so other local authorities using this system.

7. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total funds as at 31st January amounted to £33,203.72

8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Hedge at Kenilworth Court – MH reports that work was due to commence yesterday, though she has not had a chance to go by to inspect as yet. The Highway’s enforcement officer is keeping a close eye on this issue.

Vera Solomon – Geoff Solomon, a former Vice-Chairman (1996-1999) and Chairman (1999) of the Assn, telephoned this morning to say that his wife, Vera, had recently passed away and it was likely that he would be moving away from the area. A new Road Warden will be needed for Potters Way.

Data Protection Officer – JS reported that Stan Alfert will be stepping down as Data Protection Officer at the next AGM. JS said that he was, naturally, sorry about this but did understand his reasons, particularly as he had been looking after the Membership database for the last 15/20 years.
SA has kindly offered to print off 2 copies of the Wardens lists as at 31 Dec for Michael Bond within the next couple of months and also the Wardens’ labels, as this will give us a ‘breathing space’ to consider the way forward.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 9th March 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s All Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

BPCCRA Minutes January 12th 2011

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12th JANUARY 2010 AT 7.30PM

IN THE LOUNGE, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

John Sprackling Chairman
Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
Keith Alcroft Planning Officer
Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer
Bob Young Magazine Advertising
Carol Parkin Secretary
Cllr Mrs May Haines Ward Councillor
Cllr Neil Sorton ditto
Ken Sanson Chairman, Sandbanks Assn
Approx 10 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllrs Mrs Haines & Sorton, Ken Sanson and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Terry Stewart, William Mutlow & Daphne Howell

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 08 DECEMBER 2010.

2. MATTERS ARISING Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…

1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2. Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – ditto

3. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

4. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

5. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update: JS reported…

1 Cliff Drive (Addition of four additional windows where there was one large one before) – retrospective application lodged on 17/12/10.

15A Westminster Road – the railings have been removed and fence set back from the road side to permit planting in front of it.

Other current planning enforcement issues

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – ditto

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – ditto

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) –

Land adj to 20A Chaddesley Glen (Land be reinstated) – No new developments.

Community Working Group (CWG): The next CWG meeting is on 26/01/11 – JS to attend.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: No New developments

Poole Partnership: – Nothing to report.

Chairman’s note: I will be attending the next State of the Area Debate (an annual meeting of the Council jointly organised with Poole Partnership) on 07/03/11 to “continue to build on the discussions”, following ‘A Partnership Response to the cuts in Poole’ meeting on the 24/11/10.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – Sandbanks Boatyard & Marina Co. Ltd did not appeal against the Definitive Modification Order to add Footpath 82 Spur. Further developments are awaited.

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: JS said that he was unable to report on the Council Budget Monitoring (1 April 2010 – 31 November 2010), as this has not been included in the Agenda for next Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: JS has still to set up a small Sub-Committee to look at this.

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): JS said that, in the absence of comments, in relation to the Heads of Terms received from Poole Council Asset Management & Property Services Unit for the basis of the Licence for the Sunken Garden the Assn would reply confirming its agreement to this.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: MH reported that a report on Efficiency Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 24/01/11. Review/Business Transformation Programmes is due to be presented to the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 24/01/11.

Localism and Decentralisation Bill: The second reading of bill is due to take place next Monday 17th January. A report being presented at next Monday’s Standards Committee says that says it is anticipated that the Draft Localism Bill “will receive Royal Assent some time in the late Autumn of 2011″ but in a note to JS/TS Terry Stewart dated 04/01/11, Robert Syms said that “I cannot see why it should not get Royal assent in summer..I will ask Government whips when we get back next week”.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

JS reported the application for Land at 8 Buccleuch Road (Creation of 1 No. new dwelling with 2 No. off road parking spaces) had been red-carded by Cllr Sorton, if the planning officer is not minded to refuse this.

There was a general discussion about the new BoP Planning Application website. Some members did not find the system ‘user friendly’. Some found it very slow in the evening. SA said that he accepted the necessity to log in to register representations but was concerned that insufficient time was allowed before those using the website were cut off as it had ‘timed out’. JS said that Keith Pegram, Projects and Performance Manager, for Planning and Regeneration Services welcomed feedback from users of the site.

Other current planning issues

The Nightjar, 6 Ravine Road (Fit new set of french doors to west elevation, erect new boarded timber fence and install a new extract system on roof at the rear) – Application granted with conditions on 20/12/10.

7 Ventry Close (Erection of 1no. dwelling and rationalisation of garage accommodation to no 7 Ventry Close) – Application registered on 15/10/10. Revised site location plan lodged on 03/12/10. Cllr Sorton has red-carded this application, if the planning officer is not minded to refuse this.

8 Shore Road - BPCCRA will continue to monitor possible tree work application. An entrance has been created on the Haven Road side of this property. This property is up for sale at is ‘offers’ in excess of £2m.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total funds as at 31st December amounted to £31,403.77.

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Parking meters on all roads on Sandbanks peninsula – Cllr May Haines told the meeting of the Council’s proposal to install parking meters on all the roads on the Sandbanks peninsula. She pointed out the Council feel they need to do this to generate some much needed income. However, people who live on the peninsular and people who need to use it regularly for parking (e.g. the National Trust volunteers at Brownsea Island) have a different view.. Cllr. Haines has put together a form for members at the meeting to comment on and sign – i.e. ‘for’ ‘against’ ‘neutral’.

The Council have estimated that the capital cost of installing these meters is £58,000 and hope to raise £54,000 on an annual basis. Cllr. Haines’ proposal to the council was that they increased the amount of an annual beach parking permit, which has been at the same amount, £65 per annum, for a number of years.

This matter will come up at the next Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee meeting on January 26, at Branksome St. Aldhem’s, Parish Centre and is open to all.

Distribution of Minutes – JS informed the meeting that presently there is a distribution list of some eighty members who receive their minutes, etc, by ’snail mail’ at a cost to the Association of between £80 and £100/month, and the feeling is whether this cost is justified. The first idea is that a note be put in the minutes, asking if those who wish to continue receiving them ‘opt-in’. This may reduce the numbers on the ’snail mail ‘mailing list.

He then opened this up to discussion. SA suggested that if this practice is continued people should re- register each year, ensuring the an accurate data base can be kept of members details and avoiding wasting postage. Cllr. Sorton suggested that if people ‘opt-in’ they should make a contribution towards the costs

It was pointed out that those members who receive the minutes by e mail are subsidizing those without. JS pointed out that the Association can afford to do this. SA suggested that there could be a two-tier subscription – if you wish to receive the minutes by mail the subscription would be increased to £10.

There was a suggestion that the minutes be available in the library.

As this whole issue was rather complicated, JS suggested that it could be brought up at the AGM and a decision can be made then.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 9th February 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

Wedding Fair at FJB Hotels 9th January 2011

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The FJB Hotels, comprising of The Sandbanks Hotel, The Harbour Heights Hotel, The Haven Hotel on the Sandbanks peninsular and the Chine Hotel in Bournemouth, are holding a wedding fair on Sunday 9th January form 10:00 to 16:00.

Don’t miss the stunning and unique display of examples of wedding table settings, bridal suites and sample menus for the wedding breakfast as well as recommended suppliers in all the hotels to help with all those arrangements for this special day.

BUT even more, the FJB Hotels are also having a competition to win a wedding at the FJB Hotel of your choice during this day only. All you have to do is answer four questions, one on each hotel, and if you get them right you will be entered into this draw to win a fantastic £1000 wedding package. Everyone that visits the Fair will be given the questions, full details of the prize and what it contains etc so don’t miss this great opportunity.

FJB Hotels on Sunday January 9th between 10:00 and 16:00

BPCCRA Minutes December 8th 2010

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER 2010 AT 7.30PM

IN THE LOUNGE, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

Terry Stewart President
John Sprackling Chairman
Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
Keith Alcroft Planning Officer
John Gunton Magazine Editor
Bob Young Magazine Advertising
Carol Parkin Secretary
Cllr Mrs May Haines Ward Councillor
Cllr Neil Sorton ditto
Ken Sanson, Chairman, Sandbanks Assn
Approx 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllrs Mrs Haines & Sorton and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Stan Alfert, Geoff Solomon & Chris Stracey
Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 10 NOVEMBER 2010.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…
1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2. Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – Planning application for an 80 bed care home with associated facilities refused by Planning Committee on 11/11/10. Chairman’s note: I have been notified that an appeal against this decision has been lodged by the applicant.

3. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – No new developments

4. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

5. Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

6. Land at West Quay Road (Mixed use regeneration and new public quayside to include; the demolition of a listed gate post and all existing buildings on site; the redevelopment of the site with 440 residential units provided in six apartment blocks with basement parking and courtyard) – TS reported that there was a public exhibition of the proposed design of the new development and there was an overwhelming vote against this design by the 155 or so people who had viewed the exhibition. In consequence, the Planning Department has asked the developer to think again and they have appointed a new architect. They have said that new design will be available at the end of January, 2011, which will go forward to the Planning Committee in February.
There are now four conservation bodies campaigning as they are very concerned over the development of some of these sites – including the proposals by the Poole Harbour Commissioners to build a very large marina off Hamworthy Park, which is very unpopular
TS also reported that two big developments in West Quay Road have both refused to make any contribution towards affordable housing as they are not making enough profit.
WM felt that it is far too easy for the developers to show that they are making losses and therefore cannot afford to make contributions towards affordable housing.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update: JS reported…

1 Cliff Drive Complaint received regarding extra windows being installed at this property. Following discussions with contractors Celebration Developments and Greenwood Associates, an application to regularise the development is being submitted.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – ditto

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – ditto

15A Westminster Road (Erection of railings over 1 metre high partly along the frontage of 15a Westminster Road, being adjacent to a highway. The boundary treatment then changes to a double close boarded fence over 1 metre high which continues along the frontage of Westminster Road, being adjacent to a highway and then turns South-West and continues down the boundary with Dalkeith Road being also adjacent to a highway)– ditto

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) – ditto

24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – Retrospective application refused on 26/10/10.

Land adj to 20A Chaddesley Glen (Land be reinstated) – An enforcement notice was due to be served requiring the land be reinstated. The damage to the trees is also under investigation. A revised scheme to erect detached garage, store, brick piers and wall was lodged on 09/11/10.

Community Working Group (CWG): In the absence of Roy Pointer who arrived later in the meeting, JS JS/WH reported that the next CWG meeting is on 26/01/11. RP has had to tender his apologies for the meeting and JS has offered to take his place. This would have been the last meeting that RP was permitted to attend under the two year rule and Wayne Hancock has kindly agreed to take RPs place at future
meetings.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: JS reported that the majority of the Shoreline Management RP Policies for the coastline of Poole have remained the same as those of the original document. There have been some minor changes in policies for some sections of the coastline and he would include details in the Minutes – see below
• The Policy for the length of coastline around Holes Bay has been split so the coast adjacent to the urban area can remain “hold the line” and the length of more natural coast adjacent to Upton House is classified as “no active intervention” allowing the existing natural erosion to continue. • The Policy for the length of coastline between Lake Pier and Rockley Point has changed to selected “hold the line” to allow natural erosion of the coast adjacent to Ham Common and protection of the coast adjacent to Rockley Caravan Park.
• The Policy for the eastern side of Lytchett Bay is changed in the medium to long term to “hold the line” to allow for the possible construction of new defences required to manage potential flood risk.

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: William Mutlow reported on the Council Budget Monitoring (1 April 2010 – 31 October 2010) report presented at the previous night’s Cabinet meeting. The budgeted deficit for 2010/11 has been reduced to £68,000 from the £640,000 deficit last month.
However, significant pressures remain within Adult Social Care and in a number of the Council’s income streams, which are too volatile to predict and could add further pressure to the amounts already assumed within the Budget.
JS reported that the council had been reviewing the boundaries in Poole with a view to reduction in the numbers of Councillors, however, at the previous night’s Cabinet meeting, those attending were told that there will be no reduction in 2011 and it is not likely to be before 2015 that the Boundary Commission will look at the boundaries. NS asked if the Association had any views on this situation. TS replied that we would be loathe to lose any of our three Councillors as we wish to have as good a representation as possible.
There were no further comments on the number of Councillors we have for our Ward.

Poole Partnership: – JS reported that he & TS attended workshop on 24/11/10 at the Civic Centre to JS consider the implications of the recent Comprehensive Spending Review for delivering public services in Poole and explore the opportunities for working together to deliver services more effectively and efficiently. JS added that he was disappointed with the time it took to make the presentations
TS reported that we had had a financial workshop some six weeks previous to this. Those from the Association who had attended were of the view that this was a PR exercise on behalf of the council, primarily to get the message across that what will happen in the form of cuts is going to be painful, as no specific information was available.
JS and WH also attended a ‘Great sharing event’ at Great Western Hotel, Bournemouth on 26/11/10 hosted by the Principal of Bournemouth & Poole College to explore the use the College assets to serve the community. The College is attended by some 4,500 students but, for the most part, Bournemouth and Poole residents are unaware of the facilities available to general public.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – Sandbanks Boatyard & Marina Co. Ltd had until 25/11/10 to appeal against the Definitive Modification Order to add Footpath 82 Spur but the latest position has yet to be announced.

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: JS has still to set up a small Sub-Committee to look at this.

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): JS reported the Assn had received from Poole Council Asset Management & Property Services Unit a copy of the heads of terms that will become the basis of the Licence for the Sunken Garden for comment and also a plan of the site to mark the areas the Assn will be responsible for maintaining along with the Assn’s proposed timings for the works. It was agreed that JS would circulate this to the members of the Executive.
NS reported later in the meeting that, as Cabinet Member, he had recently signed-off the funding for the Canford Cliffs Play Area. The funding allocated was up to £50,000. Other work would include new bins and benches, signage and fencing. In addition to the above funds, the Land Society is willing to contribute £5,000 towards the scheme, specifically for seating, the reinstatement of views and other ground maintenance works.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: JS reported that, at last night’s Cabinet, efficiency savings were reported in the current year 2010/11 of £215,000.
Amount

£000s Contract

116 Printing & Design Contract

34 Mobile Phone Contract

33 Self Insurance

32 Energy Contract

215 T otal

Parking in Shore Road: NS presented the petition to the Transportation Advisory Group meeting on 25/11/10 and it was recommended that a permit for commercial vehicles be introduced at a cost of £350 a year.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

KA reported…

11 Westminster Road (Demolition of the existing building and construction of three detached houses with associated parking and access. (revised scheme – Appeal dismissed on 17/11/10

7 Lakeside Road (Erect a three storey block of six x two bed flats and one three bed duplex with basement parking. (Revised scheme) (as amended by plans received 29.04.10) – Appeal dismissed on 07/12/10.

Other current planning issues

The Nightjar, 6 Ravine Road (Fit new set of french doors to west elevation, erect new boarded timber fence and install a new extract system on roof at the rear) – Application registered on 04/10/10. Local concerns.
7 Ventry Close (Erection of 1no. dwelling and rationalisation of garage accommodation to no 7 Ventry Close) – Application registered on 15/10/10. Revised site location plan lodged on 03/12/10.
8 Shore Road – BPCCRA will continue to monitor possible tree work application. An entrance has been created on the Haven Road side of this property. This property is up for sale at is ‘offers’ in excess of £2m.
60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – Confirmation awaited that the Council’s Arboriculturist visited both 60 and 60a to check tree issues and that letters sent to the owners requesting planting under Treework/Planning conditions.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total funds as at 30th November amounted to £30,866.22

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Twin Sails Bridge: JS reported that the Audit Commission’s Annual Audit Letter was presented at the JS previous night’s Cabinet meeting. Concern is expressed in the letter over how Poole is going to repay £9.96 million it borrowed from the South West Regional Development Agency’s Regional Infrastructure Fund is part of a total project cost of £37 million. This is due to be repaid from future developer
contributions from the regeneration sites from 2013.
However, Annual Audit Letter says that “the economic conditions and the depressed housing market mean there is some uncertainty about the amount and timing of these contributions. Challenges to the application of the South East Dorset transport contributions policy also means that there is some uncertainty about planning contributions from this source”
Roy Pointer pointed out the two triangular shaped lifting leaves, symbolising the sails of a yacht, will only be visible when these are upright, whereas for the majority of the time these will be down. He wonders if, because of this, the bridge will be prove to be much of a draw to tourists.

Localism and Decentralisation Bill: TS reported that the Government are going to Introduce a Localism and Decentralisation Bill. This will give quite a lot of local power to Residents’ Groups, etc. It is expected that bodies like the Assn will be able to shape where they live in the manner of Parish Plans which have already been introduced in rural Dorset. These are developed by consulting all the local residents of the Parish and drawing up detailed plans of how that particular community wants that Parish to develop. These have been highly successful. TS expects a similar sort of process will be carried out in urban areas such as this. This may give the local Residents’ Associations the power to grant or refuse planning permission.

There being no AOB, the meeting closed at 8.15pm and was concluded with mulled wine and mince pies.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 12th January 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

Antique Fair at Compton Acres 14th November

admin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:10:18 +0000

Do you have an interest in Antiques? if so why not come along to Grandma’s Attic Antique and Collectors Fair in the Italian Villa at Compton Acres on Sunday 14th November. Compton Acres have kindly agreed to support Life Education Wessex by allowing them to use the Italian Villa for an Antiques Fair, so we are partnering with Grandmas Attic who have dealt in quality Antiques throughout Hampshire and Dorset for 25 years.

There will be over 30 exhibitors selling fine china and porcelain to silver wear and jewellery and the entry fee is only £2.00. Compton Acres have kindly agreed to a discount off the entry fee into the gardens for those attending the Antiques Fair.