Minutes of the Committee Meeting of the
Albrighton & District
Civic Society
held
at APC Office, 82B High Street, Albrighton
on
Monday 14 May 2012 at 2pm
Present: Peter
Woodman – Chairman
Mike
Pitchford – acting Treasurer
John
Bulmer
Hugh
Hughes
Peter
Leigh
David
Murray
David
Beechey – ex-officio, representing Donington – with – Boscobel PC
1.
Apologies received
from Rod Smith & Ron Kidson
2.
Minutes
of Meeting of 2 April 2012 were approved
3.
Station
Project PW reported that a decision on stage 2 application should be made on 7th June. He also reported that the police security expert strongly recommended the use
of a ‘Smoke Cloak’.
There had been an enquiry from Sarah
Kileen regarding the possibility of selling cakes etc. from the building.
4.
Village
Entrance Scheme JB reported that the plantings at the end of Patshull Road were all doing well
and that he had sprayed with weed killer. A further 1000 daffodil bulbs had been ordered making a total of 2000 and MP
with the help of John Foster would plant them.
JB also reported that he and PW
had a meeting with Martin Sutton (Shropshire Council Chief Arboricultural
Officer) who would support the phased replacement of the trees along the
High Street with more suitable varieties.
5.
Schools
Award Scheme it was reported that at the moment both Birchfield and Albrighton Primary are
definitely going to take part and those entries would once again be on
display in the library.
6.
Planning
issues it has now been agreed that ADCS would be a consultees on any local planning
applications.
7.
LJC
Meeting to be held at Tong Village Hall on Wednesday 23 May at 7.00pm, a decision should
be made on our grant request to purchase planters. The application was for £1200, the recommendation is to award £600.
8.
Visit
by Brewood Civic Society They are now requesting a visit on the evening of Tuesday 10th July. The Albrighton tour to include The Shrewsbury Arms and the Old School House. The tour to be conducted by Ernie Howells Action PW/PL
9.
Conservation/Civic
Award Scheme it was agreed that ADCS would instigate an awards scheme to be presented to people
who have carried out outstanding restoration work on old buildings within
the area covered by ADCS. It was felt that a plaque which could be mounted on a suitable exterior wall
as well as a certificate would be the most appropriate. Those who would merit an immediate award would be reviewed by the Committee.
10.
Lea
Hall Cottage, Newhouse Lane Action PW
11.
ADCS
Leaflet Drop MP reported that the leaflet had been emailed to Jenny Wynn who was responsible
this year for printing of The Flower Show programme and that she had
offered to include this in the programme at no charge to ADCS.
12.
Hanging
Basket Competition nothing to report other than the fact that it was felt that to date the event
had been poorly advertised.
13.
Fayre
Stall 14th July PW and MP reported on the unfortunate response we had had regarding our request
to have the stall in the same location as last year. It will now be outside 33 High Street.
14.
Any
Other Business
a)
Meeson
House has now been sold and is being renovated.
b)
Rumbles
Shop. The issue of unsightly banners is being taken up with Mathew Knight, the SC Conservation
Officer. Action PW
c)
Drinking
in the street. Following Albrighton PC decision not to pursue the matter it was agreed that
neither would ADCS at this point in time.
d)
SAMDev at
the commencement of the meeting DB reported that a possible 4/500 houses may be applied for. He said that Albrighton PC were in discussion with Jake Berriman & Kate Howie of SC as to whether to go down the Neighbourhood Plan or The Parish
Plan or an hybrid of the two. Whichever, it would have to comply with SC Core Strategy. It is hopeful that SAMDev will recommend 150 houses, but there is always a danger
that a higher development may be agreed. All local groups – particularly ADCS need to be consulted. There needs to be justification if a higher number is agreed by way of increased
employment and the necessity of improved parking.
Next
Meeting Monday 11th June 2012 at 10am APC office when Chris Edwards (SC Director) is coming.
Please
note the time of this next meeting
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