CHINNOR PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of MEETING of the Environment Committee held on

Monday 11th January 2010

 

Present: Cllrs. Ambridge, Dix, Haywood, Mantle (in the chair), Pullen, Wills and Wright

APOLOGIES: Cllr Andrews (weather), Cllr Bird (work), Cllr Scarborough (work),

Cllr Pickard (illness), Marfleet

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS: None

 

Gordon Hunt from OCC reported on flooding issues in the Parish.

The area by Wainhill junction on Lower Icknield Way was discussed and the ditches are causing problems as they have not been cleared by the landowner. Mr Hunt will speak to SODC about contacting the landowner to request the silt be removed soon.

OCC, Environment Agency, Thames Water and SODC meet quarterly to discuss issues in flooding.

The flooding on the top of Station Road / Hill Road above the Railway Bridge was discussed and will be looked into, also the junction of Church Lane and Station Road gully to be de-silted.

The Crown pub roundabout area pipes to be jet and cleaned both ways to try and improve flooding issues; this is in the OCC listing to be done once weather improves. If the jet does not clear the issues in this area the pipes would need to be replaced.

The Clerk reported that the Environment agency has identified a risk of flooding in the area at the end of Mill Lane.

The past issues affected by Sydenham foul sewage were discussed and this has now been resolved.

Estover Way Drainage pond was discussed and Mr Hunt will look at the possibility of dredging.

 

PLAY AREAS: PA.1.Play Area reports – to be given by Cllr Ambridge once the weather improves.

 

PARISH IMPROVEMENTS

PI.1 Update on St Georges Day celebrations – a meeting to be arranged soon.

PI.2.Dog bin requested for Oakley Road – by the post box near the Wheatsheaf – proposed to purchase by Cllr Ambridge, seconded by Cllr Haywood.

PI.3 Outside gym equipment was discussed – Cllr. Mantle to investigate funding & location.

PI.4 Oxfordshire Waste partnership – fly tipping information pack. Noted.

PI.5 Recycle bins in Whites Field car park were discussed: it was agreed to keep the bins in this location as they seem very popular. SODC to monitor usage and report back.

PI.6 Youth Shelter – proposal from Cllr Ambridge for siting in the playing fields, near the machinery store area and by the pathway. PCSO Madden has reported through The Clerk that she was not keen on this proposal due to the anti social behaviour in this area. Proposal withdrawn.

PI.7 Meeting to be arranged for the Chinnor short mat bowls to discuss bowls area: a date to be arranged for Cllr Wills and  Ambridge to meet with Terry Devine and Short mat bowls club.

PI.8 The recent weather conditions and hazardous roads and pavements were discussed.

Equipment for use by the groundsmen to move ice and snow to be investigated. Extra salt and grit bins have been requested but locations and financial issues to be investigated.

To be discussed again in June committee meeting.

PI.9 Cllr Dix reported on the Youth Club. Lisa Amos has tendered her resignation from the Youth Club. The Clerk and Cllr Dix had a meeting today regarding these issues and a meeting with OCC to be arranged soon.

 

OTHER MATTERS

OM.1 Health News passed to Cllr Mantle.

OM.2 ORCC Review passed to Cllr Pullen.

 

CHAIRMAN