September 2002 HIRA Committee Meeting Minutes
- Wed 2nd Oct 2002
HAYLING ISLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (HIRA)
MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meeting held at the Sunnyside Hall, Tuesday 10th September 2002
Present: Paul Fisher (PF – Chairman), Shirley Adams (SA-Treasurer), Jan Arkcoll (JA-
Minutes Secretary), Tony Higham (TH- Reporter) Lois Neale, Colin Wise (CW- Planning pro tem), Colin Richards (NEHRA Chairman), Mike Weedon (MW-
Publicity)
1. Apologies - June Stowell
2. Approval of July Executive Committee minutes – Approved and accepted.
3. Matters arising from July minutes – Nothing to report
4. Planning Issues
A report on Theo Tott’s attendance at the public enquiry into the Havant Borough District –Wide Local Plan on 23rd July 2002 was presented by Colin Wise. This is provided as an addendum to the minutes.
Further planning issues:
67107/ 001 34 Sinah Lane – Demolish bungalow and to erect two houses in place.
No construction details other than plot layout available. Immediate neighbours object.
CW comments : “ Over intensive in relation to plot size, traffic access / density in a
road of “special character”. Might accommodate new chalet style bungalow but
proposals not known”.
ACTION – CW to draft letter.
Hayling Sea Front Railway – Residents asking for details and location of “way
stations”. Approved plans now in archives and not accessible until 13/9/02.
Bistro, Elm Grove (former pet shop) – TH felt there were many benefits for
proposed Bistro site and not too many objections as raised in the Hayling Islander.
His opinion was also shared by the committee present.
ACTION – TH to write in Hayling Islander Oct issue.
Zebra Crossing at Elm Grove will be reactivated by TH with the proposal to consider
light control, as it is becoming necessary.
ACTION – TH to contact Havant Borough Council.
5. Topics for discussion
5.1 Oyster Beds – West Hayling Local Nature reserve held a meeting in August. TH represented HIRA. A saline lagoon programme is in operation at the oyster beds. The lagoon, known as Horseshoe Island, has not sufficient saline. Currently there are 4 holes and the intention is to bung up 3 and the fourth to be raised. 3000 tons of chalk will be deposited.
Car park, behind Esso Garage, Havant Road – extending the large car park is being discussed and the one nearest the beach front to be no longer used. A recent risk analysis has shown the cars parked nearest the shore are at risk from horses/other cars.
ACTION – TH to object to this decision
5.2 Hayling Railway – TH received a phone call from a resident living near Seagrove Road /Chichester Avenue who now overlooks a platform halt on the opposite side of road. The halt concerned is to be called Hornby Halt, sponsored by Hornbys, who will want to promote their company with a large sign and shelter, thus obscuring residents’ views.
ACTION – HIRA no action
PF received a letter from a resident, who pointed out that the track on the seafront presented problems for those with disabilities/on crutches etc at crossing points. It was agreed that there should be level points across the track at well-worn ‘beaten tracks’ and 3 examples of crossing points were specified – Alexandra Avenue, Webb Lane and Seafront estate.
ACTION – TH to write a letter to Havant Borough Council
5.3 Speed Limits – There was discussion as to whether we should recommend a 30mph limit to roads throughout the Island, but no conclusion was reached
5.4 Langstone Business Technology Park – PF received a letter from Langstone Residents Association with regards to traffic volume in respect of the new development on the Park, which would be increased further, should the Broadmarsh Quays project goes ahead.
5.5 Hayling Billy Trail – the Langstone to Havant section was officially opened at the end of August by Stephen Norris. 1 mile of track, 10 ft wide, covered with sandy coloured gravel suitable for horse/cyclist/pedestrian, buggy user. PF suggested that it would be suitable for the south of island towards bridge and that the motorised scooter drivers be added to list of users. However, Havant raised many objections.
ACTION – HIRA in favour of PF suggestion. PF to follow up with campaign for the surfacing of the Hayling section, in co-operation with SUSTRANS.
5.6 Football ground proposal - as mentioned in the July minutes, all present at the meeting felt the proposals to be good for the community and saw no reason to object.
5.6 Mineral & Waste Review – document circulated for all committee members to read.
5.7 Mobile Phone Aerials – Letter received from a resident in Nicholas Court ( Green Lane / Sea front) bringing attention to a proposed 7 cabins to be added to the top of her building already housing 3 Orange cabins. This is creating problems - TV interference- humming, vibration. HIRA raised issues: building regulations, Health and Safety.
ACTION – TH to visit premises/ see cabins and report back at next meeting.
5.8 Newsletter/Hayling Islander– It has been agreed by the committee to have a newsletter printed for Dec/Winter, to outline HIRA aims and objectives and discuss topics of some importance to HI residents. Scout post / web site/ library are varied methods to circulate the newsletter to islanders.
ACTION – TH/PF
Once a month TH writes on behalf of HIRA discussing topics held at previous exec.
meetings or comments on local issues. Occasionally the copy submitted to the Hayling Islander is cropped, excluded (the Medical Presentations Open Meeting being one) or placed in or near the back of the paper (minus logo). Both TH and PF feel the association to be important and one of the few local organisations where issues of importance to all Islanders can be aired. They feel their views are not always shared by the Hayling Islander editor and her staff. A forum / double page section to include all pan-Island organisations e.g Bosmere Hundred, Council reports, is being proposed for discussion with the editor.
ACTION- TH/PF
6. Correspondence – Letter received from Ted Gale
7. Membership Report – Secretary not present
8. Treasurers Report – circulated end of year accounts , to be presented at the AGM
9. Chairman’s Report – nothing to report- subjects already covered
a. Chichester Harbour Conservancy Workshops –series of workshops 25/9 CR to attend
b. Havant Local Strategic Partnership Forum – “Creating A Better Future” at the Civic Offices on 20/9 - PF to attend.
c. Recent meeting. PF and CW attended a presentation by David Archer (Beachlands), chaired by Frank Pearce “Beachlands SSSI”
10. NEHRA Report
a. CR reported that a recent traffic survey had been conducted.
b. Woodgaston nursery application to build a home – gone to appeal. NEHRA did not object.
11. Reporter – topics covered throughout evening
12. Any other business – nothing to report
13. Date of next Executive committee meeting : Tuesday 8th October at 7:30pm at the Sunnyside Hall
Date of AGM : Thursday 17th October 2002 at 7:30pm URC Hall
Twinning Association presentation- Roy Perry (MEP) to be invited
Please submit agenda items to Paul Fisher no later than 24hrs before meeting
Circulation : Committee; Councillors Gale, Collins, Pearce, Pearce, Weymouth, Mayor Erlebach, V Pierce Jones; Betty Targett, President – HIRA; Langstone Village Residents Assoc- Mrs Sheila Olding; Mrs Pat Holt, Hayling Islander; Theo Tott; haylingisland.net
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