Council Cuttings June 2004

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At first glance April's P.C. agenda looked very similar to March but after a while it was apparent there might be a few things worth bringing to a wider audience than that which usually appears at the monthly meeting.

Apologies, minutes, financial statement, etc all went through without comment.

Magelake got attention; there has been no further advance on the All Weather Pitch which we are assured will bring enthusiasts from all over the area if we can only get it launched. Though even the actual siting seems to be in question. Also the security system needs updating at a cost of about £1K. Not surprising after the latest jolly jape with a burnt out car which is being investigated.

Coldharbour Mill's restoration appeal for the Water Wheel met with approval and, on your behalf, the Council are to purchase 2 buckets at £25 each, thus ensuring the P.C's name on the plaque.

No further decision on the lavatories as yet but there is a 'super loo' at Minehead, which might be worth a visit if you should be in the area.

A more intelligible plan has been produced for the Square. Nothing too dramatic, the very fact that the Square is so dangerous to pedestrians almost ensures its comparative safety. And there is a possibility of the police installing CCTV cameras. One in The Square and one in Commercial Road. Eventually.

Negotiations are on-going about the skateboard track and the possibility of an increase in the sum promised by Barretts for the levelling of the recreation ground to make this at long last realisable. The Memorial Garden has been sadly misused of late.

Demand for affordable homes is almost limitless and Mid Devon's Catherine Simmons will be coming to the May meeting to give a talk, hopefully to discuss the 5 acres available at the top of Highland Terrace. British Telecom appear to have it in for our area, not only are the telephone kiosks at Ashill and Stenhill to be axed but doubtless you will have noticed that as far as BT are concerned we are now in the Taunton telephone area. Initial dismay was followed by the realisation that we can now get an Exeter directory free instead of paying the normal £10.

The planning application for a conversion at Ashill Court which was greeted with dismay by some Ashill residents has now been granted on appeal, with costs. The power of prayer perhaps?

JBG