Chairman's report to the Parish Council March 3rd

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO THE PARISH COUNCIL 03/03/10

Installation of additional HFA footpath/car park streetlight

The additional HFA footpath/car park streetlight was installed by LCC on 3rd February 2010.

As requested by HFA, the Parish Council funded the installation of the light but the choice of precise location for the light was entirely that of HFA with LCC approval.

The PC and Houghton Field Association had expected the lantern of the new footpath/car park light to match the wattage and design of the existing HFA footpath streetlight lanterns.

Within two weeks of installation, at the request of HFA, Leicestershire County Council replaced the new streetlight lantern and upgraded the wattage of the lantern to match the wattage of the existing HFA footpath streetlight lanterns.

At the request of HFA, Leicestershire County Council has also slightly re-aligned the angle of light provided by the existing HFA footpath streetlights.

The lantern replacement, wattage upgrade and re-alignment of the existing lights was undertaken by LCC without any additional charge to the Parish Council.

Installation of salt and grit bin to serve Winckley Close/North Way

Leicestershire County Council’s provisional approval, 21/01/10, for the location of a salt and grit bin on the corner of Winckley Close and North Way, on the footpath adjacent to 15, North Way, was withdrawn as the result of the PC having received an objection to this location.

Following an additional site visit by LCC, Wednesday 10/02/10, the Parish Council received written confirmation from LCC, 11/02/10, of provisional approval for the re-location of the proposed bin site from outside 15 North Way to the footpath outside 9 Winckley Close.

One of the main reasons for the original location was that it would be a more central point for the residents of Winckley Close and North Way. However, the fact that the new location is further away from North Way in no way prevents the resident of North Way from using the bin should they choose to do so.

The Parish Council is in receipt of written agreement for the new LCC approved location, on the footpath outside 9 Winckley Close, from residents of the six properties on Winckley Close that are within line of sight of the new location.

The approved salt and grit bin, to serve Winckley Close and North Way, was installed 18/02/10.

The Parish Council has received an e-mail, 19/02/10, from Prof. Alan Wells, 10 Winckley Close, on behalf of residents of Winckley Close, thanking the PC for the much appreciated timely action on the installation of the salt and grit bin.

Informal meeting of PC Representatives with HFA Representatives

The PC has received an e-mail, 09/02/10, from Mr. Craig Bollard, HFA Chairman, offering suggested dates for an informal meeting of three HFA representatives with three Councillors. Mr. Bollard also asks to be advised where the PC would like to meet.

It is understood that the three HFA representatives are to be the HFA Chairman, the HFA Vice Chairman and the Park Life Representative on the HFA Committee.

The three appropriate Councillors, for attendance at the proposed meeting, are the PC Chairman, the PC Vice Chairman and the PC Representative to HFA.

Since this is to be an informal meeting, as PC Chairman, I will liaise with Mr. Craig Bollard HFA Chairman to establish a mutually convenient date and venue for all concerned. I will keep Council updated on progress made.