Durley Parish Council held its Monthly Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday 4th April, 2017 in Durley Memorial Hall. 7 Parish Councillors and the Clerk – Mrs Anne Collins were present.

Apologies were received from County Councillor/District Councillor Humby, District Councillor Miller and District Councillor Mclean.

Cllr Charles (Chairman) and the Clerk attended a Southern Parishes Meeting and reported that the Constitution had been drafted and Councillors were happy for the final Draft to be signed on behalf of Durley Parish Council.

Clerk read out an e-mail stating that the present HGV signs will be replaced with the newer version with a red line through the middle at the entrance to the village.

3 Parish Councillors and the Clerk attended a Meeting with other Parish Council representatives to discuss with WCC Councillors, the Leader of WCC and the Chief Executive of WCC the planning options from Eastleigh Borough Council on the WCC parish boundary. It was felt that this was a worthwhile meeting with the local parishes and WCC Officers.

There was no County or District Councillor Reports as these will be given at the Annual Parish Assembly which will follow directly after this Meeting.

The Consultation on WCC Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan was discussed and Councillors had no additional comments to make. No sites were proposed in Durley within the Plan at present.

The Annual Parish Assembly then followed at 8.00 p.m.

Anne Collins
Clerk to Durley Parish Council
durleypc@homecall.co.uk

Durley Parish Council held its Annual Parish Assembly on Tuesday 4th April, 2017 at Durley Memorial Hall, Durley. 7 Parish Councillors, County/District Councillor Humby, District Councillor Miller, the Clerk – Mrs Anne Collins, PCSO Slater and 3 parishioners were present.

Apologies were received from District Councillor Mclean.

Cllr Charles (Chairman) commenced the Meeting by introducing members of the Parish Council and other Officers to the residents attending.

Cllr Charles gave a Chairman’s Report summarising the work the Parish Council has been working on during the year. These include appointing a drainage Company to put in a land drainage system in The Sawmills play area so that it will not get so wet, drainage work and a pipe under the road at Beech Corner to stop this area from flooding during wet weather, helping the village to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday on the Village Green and providing a village website for use by the Parish Council and other organisations within Durley. Parish Councillors have been working hard to try and resolve many issues which have arisen over the past year, including fly-tipping in our country lanes, parking problems, speeding vehicles, pot holes, and footpaths. Cllr Charles thanked his fellow Councillors and the Clerk for all their hard work over the year and for attending the many Meeting which are always supported by attendance from Durley. During this year the road has finally been adopted through The Sawmills by HCC and this will mean that line markings and signs can now be installed by HCC. Cllr Charles also gave his thanks to CC/DC Humby who has been supporting Durley residents and Durley Parish Council throughout the year. District Councillors Miller and Mclean have also joined Durley this year after the May Elections.

The Clerk gave a Financial Report for the End 2016-17. The Expenditure was up this year due to the refurbishment of the Hall foyer and kitchen floors, painting, and new tables for the Hall. Finance was also spent on Consultancy fees for a Planning Application.

Cllr Pitter gave a Highways Report saying that he has reported many pot holes this year and most have been repaired. Flooding, parking at Beech Corner and the end of Manor Road have still caused problems for drivers not being able to get a good sightline when coming out of adjoining roads. Repeated requests have been made to WCC for double yellow lines at these junctions. Councillors feel that this is an accident waiting to happen.

Cllr Smith gave a Hall Report and started by thanking all the Hall hirers for the support over the year. The Hall foyer and kitchen has been repainted and new tiles put on the floors. These measures have brightened up the entrance to the Hall and Councillors are pleased with the result. The new small Hall tables are light-weight and easier for hirers to take up and down. Trollies have also been purchased to move the tables around the Hall and store them. Both textile bins in the Hall car park are well used by residents and raise funds for the First Responders, Breast Cancer and the Hall. Cllr Smith then thanked the Caretaker – John, Cllr Charles, Cllr Pitter, Shawn and Peter for all their support in the Hall and Anne Collins for taking the bookings.

County/District Councillor Humby gave a Joint Report from HCC and WCC. He said that fly-tipping has been a major concern this year and prosecutions have taken place. One offender was given a custodial sentence, whilst most are given fines of thousands of pounds. All the Waste and Recyling Centres in Hampshire have been able to stay open at the moment, however the hours have been reduced and charges have needed to be made for DIY Waste. Highways is part of CC Humby Portfolio and he has been all over the County dealing with Highways issues on the major roads and infrustructure. Cllr Miller followed with a District Report from himself saying that he is doing all he can to get the double yellow lines installed in Durley at Beech Corner and the end of Manor Road. Councillors were disappointed that they were not painted when the double lines were painted recently in Bishops Waltham. DC Miller will follow this issue up again.

PCSO Stephanie Slater was present representing the Police. She gave out statistical examples of various incidents throughout the year in comparison to last year. Durley is not a high crime area, but Councillors and residents do appreciate the support of the Police when an incident does occur. PCSO Slater has visited Durley Lunch Club and talked to the elderly residents as well as visiting Durley Primary School to speak to the younger members of the Durley community.

General questions were then asked by residents attending and the Chairman then thanked everyone for attending and closed the Meeting.

Anne Collins
Clerk to Durley Parish Council
durleypc@homecall.co.uk

Durley Parish Council held its Monthly Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday 14th March, 2017 in the Ken Stainer Suite at Durley Memorial Hall. 6 Parish Councillors, County/District Councillor Humby, and the Clerk – Mrs Anne Collins were present. 2 PCSO’s also attended the first part of the Meeting.

Apologies were received from Cllr Farr, District Councillor Miller and District Councillor Mclean.

Councillors were pleased that the pipe under Durley Brook Road has now been installed. The ditches have also been dug out deep to try and take the water when we have a heavy rainfall. The patching work in Snakemoor Lane was carried out whilst the road was closed. The flooding situation will be kept monitored, but it is hoped that this work will ease the problem. CC Humby was thanked for all his work in getting this work carried out.

The re-planting at Church Copse, Greenwood Lane is still being investigated by CC Humby and George Hollingbery MP as no response has been received as to when the re-planting will take place. It is the responsibility of the Forestry Commission so they will be contacted again for a response.

Vehicles parking outside of the Garage at Beech Corner are still causing safety issues and Councillors are receiving reports of near accidents and hope that double yellow lines will be placed at this junction soon before there is a serious accident.

Councillors discussed the Draft Constitution for the Southern Parishes Group and the Chairman and Clerk will take comments to the next Meeting.

CC Humby gave a County Council Report and he informed Councillors that he has been involved with the School Travel Plan and has met with the Headteacher and School Governors to discuss ways of making the road safer e.g. speed of vehicles, a crossing etc. He has asked that the School inform the Parish Council of their plans as support will be needed from the Parish Council. CC Humby also explained about the work he is carrying out with the National Infrustructure Commissioner who deals with major roads in the country. 3 roads in Hampshire are dangerous and will hopefully have improvements made within the next 4 – 5 years. Fly tipping has gone down in Hampshire. He is also asking for the results of the recent Traffic Survey which was carried out in Hampshire.

Although DC Mclean was not able to attend the Meeting he sent a verbal Report to the Clerk. He said that he has visited Durley and taken the new Chief Executive of WCC around the village. WCC are working with Vanguard on planning issues and his Mayoral duties are continuing to develop.

The gang mowing for the Recreation Ground for 2017 was agreed along with the continued maintenance of The Sawmills.

Clerk read out e-mails which have been received about the inconsiderate parking at The Sawmills. This is a real problem as it often means that residents cannot get out of their driveways or park near to their properties. Now that the road has been adopted by HCC the Clerk has asked HCC to send plans of where they are proposing to put lines on the road and any signs. It is hoped that once these measures are in place the situation can be kept monitored.

Cllr Watts said that there was not much to report on Neighbourhood Watch, apart from reports of vehicle number plates being tampered with, or stolen, and various scams that are going around.

Cllr Pitter gave a Highways Report and said that he is going to have a tour round the village and report any pot holes that he sees. There is one particular hole that keeps appearing along Durley Street. Each time it is repaired it washes out again. Mincingfield Lane has had ditches reinstated and it is hoped that marker posts will be placed alongside the ditch to stop vehicles from pushing them back in again. Parts of Sciviers Lane are in need of repair, but this will be carried out when the building work is completed at Torbay Farm.

The Clerk reported that a County Councillor Grant was successful to purchase a trolley and some tables for the Hall. Cllr Humby was thanked for his support. WCC also gave a Grant from the Small Grants Scheme for some tables. This was also appreciated. These tables will be easier for hirers to put up and down and the trolley will be used for storage and to take the tables around the Hall.

Councillors were reminded that the Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Tuesday 4th April at 8.00 p.m. in the main Hall.

Anne Collins
Clerk to Durley Parish Council
durleypc@homecall.co.uk

Durley Parish Council held its Monthly Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday 10th January, 2017 in the Ken Stainer Suite at Durley Memorial Hall. 6 Parish Councillors, County/District Councillor Rob Humby, District Councillor David Mclean and the Clerk – Mrs Anne Collins, were present.

Apologies were received from Cllr Farr and District Councillor Miller.

Cllr Charles welcomed a newly appointed Parish Councillor to her first Meeting. Cllr Vivien Bartlett was successful in securing this position and was introduced to other members of the Council. Councillors were pleased that there were 3 candidates who put their names forward to be considered for the vacancy left by Andy Burton. The Clerk has informed the 2 unsuccessful applicants.

Unfortunately the drainage in The Sawmills Play Area was not completed before the end of 2016 due to unforseen circumstances. If the weather is acceptable then work will commence on 16th January. The Play Area will be closed whilst work is underway.

The ditches will be checked in Stapleford Lane to see that they are working correctly. The pipe under the main road will be installed before the end of this financial year. CC Humby has asked for this work to be prioritised.

Councillors were pleased that a fly tipping prosecution has been successful for rubbish that was dumped in Netherhill, Durley. Clerk still reports regularly on fly tipping in Durley to WCC.

Progress has been made on getting double yellow lines put on the road outside of Beech Corner Garage on the junction and at the end of Manor Road to stop vehicles from parking on these junctions. We have been informed that Durley has been put on the Traffic Regulation Programme for 2017-18.

CC Humby gave a report informing Councillors that he has been involved in the County’s Budget setting for the forthcoming years. He said that savings need to be made and it is not possible to cut some services any more than they already have been cut, so alternative ways of raising funds are needed. The Rural Forum is working well and CC Humby has been in contact with Glen Peacy regarding the rural broadband services. A Meeting was held with Kirstie Baines at Durley Primary School to discuss how the new parking arrangements are working. Phase 1 is now completed, but Phase 2 still has work to be carried out.

The District Councillors Report was given by DC Mclean. He said that he had attended a Budget Briefing to discuss the budgets for the future at WCC. This year they have broken even, but in future years there will be a deficit and savings will need to be made, or income generated. There has been a new Chief Executive appointed and DC Mclean has asked if she will come to visit BW and Durley along with other Parish Councils to see how the parishes work.

The footpaths which need to be put on the Priority Cutting List for 2017 are required and Cllr Delmege along with the Parish Lengthsman and Clerk will put in a request to HCC.

There is an offer for a further textile bin to be sited next to the existing textile bin, which Councillors discussed. It was agreed that the present bin is well used so a further one will be installed. The new bin will be for Breast Cancer Charity and a donation will be made to the Memorial Hall.

Cllr Watts gave a Neighbourhood Watch Report and gave Councillors information on the latest scams to hit the internet. Some of these will be put onto the village website for information to residents.

Cllr Pitter said that most of the pot holes in Durley have now been repaired, but there are many roadside edges which need reinstating. He will take photographs of the verges and send a report to HCC for action to be taken.

The Hall foyer and kitchen floor re-tiling will commence on Monday 16th January and will hopefully take about 10 days to complete. Hall hirers have been informed that there might be some disruption whilst their bookings are in operation.

Cllr Watts reported that everything is running satisfactory at the Recreation Ground apart from the litter which is being dropped in the Ground and Car Park. Bin bags full of rubbish are being put into the general bin in the car park which then cannot be used for Recreation Ground use as it is full up. This is a concern as the Parish Council pays for this bin and then it is not able to be used for who it was intended.

Clerk informed Councillors that she has just received a Planning Application for a 4 pitch gypsy and traveller caravan site in Durley Street. As there is a lot of interest in this Application a Public Meeting has been arranged for Thursday 19th January, 2017 at 7.30 p.m. in Durley Memorial Hall.

Anne Collins
Clerk to Durley Parish Council
durleypc@homecall.co.uk

Durley Parish Council held its Monthly Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday 9th January, 2018 in the Ken Stainer Suite at Durley Memorial Hall. 7 Parish Councillors, the Clerk – Mrs Anne Collins and District Councillor Mclean were present.

Apologies were received from County Councillor Humby and District Councillor Miller.

Cllr Charles (Chairman) welcomed Cllr Karen Clegg to the Parish Council and the Declaration of Office, Code of Conduct and Register of Interests Form were duly signed.

The long awaited double yellow lines at Beech Corner and at the Manor Road/Wintershill junction have now been approved by the Portfolio Holder at WCC this will now be in the hands of WCC to install the lines. Councillors were pleased that this safety issue which has been going on for many years is now near completion.

Cllr Delmege informed Parish Councillors that he is going to take photographs of suggested sites for installing posts for speed indicator signs, these will need to be sent to HCC for approval. Free use of a sign has been agreed and this will hopefully be used for a week starting on 27th January. Councillors are meeting with the School Governors on 10th January to discuss a proposed school crossing and flashing speed limit warning signs near to the School and it is hoped that both schemes will slow the traffic down going through Durley. The positioning of all the signs will be discussed so that the greatest benefit can be achieved.

The Clerk has been working through the Christmas period with the website provider to update the Parish Council website. It is now near completion and once Councillors have viewed the updates the new website will go live.

The Chairman and Clerk attended a Parishes Autumn Briefing on 13th December in Winchester. Councils were informed of the work carried out by Hampshire Highways and Skanska who now have the Highways Contract. There were many facts and figures produced within the Presentation.

DC Mclean gave a District Councillors Report and he said that the Traveller Site on land next to Berkeley Farm has not been recommended for inclusion in the Assessment for future sites within the Winchester District. As DC Mclean is Mayor this year he is willing to open any events held in Durley. The School will be asked if they have any prize giving presentations or any event they would like the Mayor to attend.

Clerk is attending a General Data Protection Regulation Update on 11th January and will report at the next Meeting on the new Regulations.

Councillors discussed the Public Consultation “Shaping the future of England’s Strategic Road” which was circulated. It was agreed that no specific comments would be made but it was felt that the Winnall junction should be done as soon as possible, the proposals were supported and should be implemented as soon as possible.

The Hampshire Flytipping Strategy was noted and Cllr Clegg reported that there is some fly tipping in Chancellors Lane which the Clerk will report.

CC Humby has responded to the Clerk saying that there are no proposals at the moment to close Wangfield Lane, but this will be reviewed when more homes are occupied, along with other proposals.

Cllr Watts reported that outbuildings, sheds and cars are the main source for thefts at the moment, more than dwellings. Residents should phone 101 if they see anything that they are concerned about and take vehicle registration numbers if they see suspicious vehicles.

A Highways Report was given by Cllr Pitter. He said that some pot holes have been reported and some over-hanging trees have been cut back. Vehicles parking on the pavement on the route where children walk to School is causing a safety concern so this will be reported. Eastleigh Borough Council will be asked to carry out a litter pick again from Beech Corner to Denhams Corner.

Cllr Smith reported that the Memorial seat has been installed outside of Durley Memorial Hall in memory of Pat Parker. The kitchen clearence has taken place and some additional crockery has been ordered as replacements for broken items. Cllr Charles gave Councillors a quote for the replacement of the Hall floor and he will get 2 further quotes. Once a decision is made then Grants will be applied for to help towards the cost.

The Community Payback Volunteers are doing a good job painting the inside and outside of the Pavilion, along with the play equipment at the Recreation Ground. The wet pour surfacing under the roundabout has been replaced at the Sawmills play area, but the roundabout is difficult to move so Playdale have been asked to come back and rectify the movement.

Anne Collins
Clerk to Durley Parish Council
durleypc@homecall.co.uk