Angmering Village Life
News Archive
June 2014
A/61/14/PL - Single storey extension to existing play school building at William Older School Building, Arundel Road. Applicant: William Older Charity
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 10 July 2014.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Sussex Day takes place on 16 June each year to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Sussex. This is St Richard's Day, the feast day of St Richard of Chichester, Sussex's patron saint. The date marks the anniversary of the translation of St Richard's body from its original burial place in the nave of Chichester Cathedral to an elaborate shrine at the Cathedral on 16 June 1276.
The Sussex flag, with its six martlets (heraldic swallows), was flown outside the Village Hall in Angmering today (see photo below).
God gives all men all earth to love,
But since
man's heart is small,
Ordains for each one spot shall prove
Beloved over
all.
Each to his choice, and I rejoice
The lot has fall to me
In a
fair ground - In a fair ground -
Yea, Sussex by the Sea!
Rudyard Kipling (1902)
Community Land Trust
The position
being taken by the people setting up the Community Land Trust was questioned
and concern was expressed that nothing seemed to be happening. At the open day
held on 11 January 2014, people had been told that it was intended to
incorporate the prospective Community Land Trust as a public interest company,
but it had not been adequately explained why it could not have been a charity.
Nothing seemed to be happening, which causes two problems: firstly there needed
to be an understanding that trustee rules applied irrespective of charity
status; and secondly that money has been collected without incorporation, which
appeared to be in breach of trustee rules. There was a need to know what was
going on. The Clerk undertook to write formally to the chairman of the CLT,
outlining the concerns and ask for a situation report on the progress of the
project. It was necessary to be able to properly account for the Parish Council
money spent on the setting up process to date and this would form part of the
letter.
A27 Hammerpot
County Councillor
Urquhart ...... announced that the A27 Hammerpot gully drainage scheme had been
approved and that work should commence in the autumn.
Neighbourhood Development Plan
a)
Councillor Turner said that with just two days left of the consultation there
had been 40 responses so far, largely positive. She was still waiting for input
from ADC, who had not provided for the extra work involved in referenda taking
place simultaneously in East Preston, Ferring and Rustington. There was
therefore uncertainty about whether a response from the ADC officer responsible
would be received within the deadline. It did not appear that major re-writing
will be needed. b) On a proposal by Councillor Graham, seconded by Councillor
Francis, it was unanimously RESOLVED to accept and support the draft
Neighbourhood Plan as a Parish Council sponsored document, subject to final
adoption following changes made as a result of the current consultation
exercise..
Grant Applications
It was
unanimously AGREED to award grants to Angmering Twinning Association for
£250 and Angmering in Bloom for £570. The budget for Community
Grants for the year had been set at £3,000, which meant that there would
be £2,180 available for further grants during the financial year.
Mayflower Park
The unanimous
conclusion was that the contract for the BMX Track should be awarded to
DT Leisure, in the sum of £32,450. The cost would be funded in the first
instance from the General Reserve, but this would be adjusted when the
Earmarked Reserves were considered by the Budget and Precept Working Party.
In addition, the contract for tarmac surround to the Skatebowl would
also be awarded to DT Leisure in the sum of £5,000 as per the quotation
provided. This sum would be provided from the Reserve Earmarked for Skatebowl
Improvements and Maintenance reducing it from £11,757 to
£6,757.
The full minutes of this meeting may be read by clicking here
Cllr Jeniffer Bos resigned as a parish councillor on 12 May. Cllr Philip Leverick resigned as a parish councillor on 8 June. Mrs Norma Harris and Mr John Oldfield were co-opted as parish councillors at the parish council meeting on 9 June.
A/64/14/T - Remove seasonal growth by 1 metre & side growth from hedge overhang. Blue Cedars, Blue Cedar Close. Applicant: Mr J Mimpriss
A/71/14/HH - Detached single storey annexe for dependant relative. 57 Downs Way. Applicant: Mr & Mrs D Reilly
A/73/14/T - Crown reduction of 1 m of new growth from top and sides and removal of major dead wood to 1 no. Yew Tree. St Margaret's Church, Arundel Road. Applicant: St Margaret's Church
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 3 July 2014.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Swillage Lane
The Committee Clerk
noted that an application notification had been received from the South Downs
National Park Authority in respect of a proposed camp site at Fox Rough,
Swillage Lane. This would to be considered at a future meeting of this
Committee.
Weavers Hill
The Committee noted
the letter received from Rydon Homes concerning possible development at Weavers
Hill, and the request for a meeting. The Committee Clerk agreed to make further
enquiries and respond.
Listed Buildings
Consideration to
be given to the setting up of a working party to review the listed building
status of buildings in the conservation area.
Chairman & Vice Chairman
Cllr Albert Mariner was elected as chairman of the Council for the next year
and Cllr Susan Francis was elected as vice-chairman.
Appointments to various
Committees
Governance and Oversight Committee -
Councillors Francis, Graham, Spooner and Verrinder.
Parish Maintenance
Committee - Councillors Bicknell, Leverick, Spooner, Trott, and Turner,
with one vacancy to be filled.
Emergency Committee -
Councillors Francis, Turner, Trott, and Verrinder.
Planning,
Conservation & Development Committee - Councillors Francis, Graham,
Leverick, Spooner, and Verrinder.
Budget & Precept Working
Party - Councillors Francis, Graham, Leverick, Spooner and
Turner.
ASRA Joint Working Party - Councillors Mariner,
Spooner, Trott, and Turner.
Library Working Party -
Councillors Francis, Turner, and Verrinder.
St Nicholas Garden
Archaeological Dig Working Party - Councillors Francis, Turner, and
Verrinder.
Joint Eastern Arun Area Committee (JEAAC) -
Counvillor Mariner)
Joint Downland Area Committee (JDAC)
– Councillor Verrinder
Angmering Sports and Recreation
Association (ASRA) – Councillor Trott
Arun District
Association of Local Councils (ADALC) – Councillor Mariner and the
Clerk
JEAAC Highways and Transport Working Group –
Councillor Mariner
Angmering Village Hall Management Committee
– Councillor Francis
Angmering Community Land
Trust
Councillor Spooner acknowledged that there has been delay;
the Chairman-elect of ACLT has been busy on other matters, although it is
conceded that this is no excuse. The paperwork to set up ACLT is in process of
being dealt with. Deposits received at the open day have not been cashed and
remain in safekeeping. There have been initial conversations regarding land to
the north of Palmer Road, which have not proceeded further, and also Chandlers
with regard to possible affordable housing provision on their site in Water
Lane.
Early this morning, Angmering In Bloom placed pots of poppies on the war memorial in The Square and the British Legion renewed the flower posies. The union flag flew outside the Village Hall.
(Photo: Lorraine Wensley)