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What are we
proposing to do? Following on from the previous consultation
undertaken by Wouldham Parish Council and Tonbridge & Malling Borough
Council, Kent Highway Services are now implementing the traffic calming
scheme within the village. For further details – please see the plan on
the reverse of this sheet. Where will
the works take place? The works will take place on the main access
roads into the village, including: Knowle Rd – The current 30mph limit
will be extended and a double build out constructed where the new 30mph
limit will be, in addition there will be 2 further build outs in a
‘chicane’ format nr the recreation ground. The 30mph limit on Wouldham
Road will also be extended and a double build out, (chicane), will be
constructed at this location. The 30mph limit on School lane will also be
extended and additional signing & lining improvements will also be
undertaken. In addition, there a will a small kerb build out on the
western side of Hall Road at the junction with Knowle Road. Why do we
want to do this work? Kent Highway Services
are committed to improving traffic safety on the County’s road. Concerns have been raised over Traffic
speeds as vehicles enter the village, and Traffic calming features have
therefore been proposed at various key locations How will we
carry out the work and how will it affect you? The majority of the
works will be carried out using temporary traffic signals, however it will
also be necessary to close the following roads at various times, (Knowle
Road & Wouldham Road). Any road closures will be fully signed and alternative local diversion routes will be set up and
maintained. Every effort will be made to keep disruption for residents /
traders to a minimum. Vehicle access to
private properties shall be maintained at all times although there may be
odd occasions when the works on the existing driveways are being
undertaken when minor delays could be experienced. If your property is affected in this
way you will be notified in advance of impending works to minimise any
unavoidable disruption. When will
the work start and how long will it take? Works have been programmed to commence on October 8th 2007,
for approximately 5 weeks, (subject to suitable weather conditions). The
contractor’s normal working hours are between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday
although weekend working may be considered in certain areas. How to
contact us? Should you have any
comments to make regarding the works, please write to Julian Cook at; Kent Highway Services –
West Kent Divisional Office – Joynes House – New Road – Gravesend – DA11
0AT. Alternatively, for any
highway concerns please contact the Kent Highway Services 24 hour helpline
– 08458 247 800. WARNING – Beware Bogus
Callers Kent
Highway Services do not allow works to be carried out on private
properties. If anyone says they
are working for Kent Highway Services or our specialist contractors and
offer to carry out any work for cash they should be treated with caution
and you are advised to contact Kent County Council Trading Standards on
0845 3450210, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please keep this in a safe place so
you can refer to it if you need to contact us whilst the works are being
done – call us on 08458 247 800
Our Project Reference: JC.WOULDHAM.1
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 6th May, 2008, in the Village Hall, Wouldham.
PRESENT: Mr K. Malkinson, (Chairman), Mr D Adams, Mr T Fulwell,
Mrs. J Head, Ms. A. Parnell and Mr R Stone.
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. R Dalton (Borough Councillor)
Mr. D Davis ( Borough Councillor)
PCSO Caroline Honeysett
Mr. M Ross (Clerk)
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: There was 1 Member of the public present.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: There were no apologies for absence.
2. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: The Chairman stated that once again he had issued a report in the form of an article entitled ‘Response’ which had been circulated throughout the Village. He referred to one or two of the salient points of this report, with particular emphasis on the need to try to ensure that Councillors are elected by the Village, rather than being co-opted or returned ‘unopposed’ and also the need for the PC to create it’s own website which will give them control over information that can be disseminated to all who are interested. The Chairman’s Report, in the form of the Response article, is shown at Appendix A to these minutes.
The Chairman then stepped down as Chairman and the control of the meeting was passed to the Clerk who asked for nominations for the Chairman of the PC for the ensuing year.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN: Mr K Malkinson was nominated by Mr R Stone and seconded by Mr. D Adams. There were no other nominations and accordingly Mr K Malkinson was elected Chairman of the PC for the ensuing year.
Mr Malkinson then took the Chair and sought nominations for the post of Vice Chairman of the Parish Council.
4. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr K Malkinson nominated Mr R Stone and this was seconded by Ms. A Parnell. Mrs J Head then nominated herself for Vice Chairman and this was seconded by Mr. D. Adams. In the light of the two nominations, a vote was called for with 3 votes in favour of Mr Stone (Cllrs. Malkinson, Stone & Parnell) and 3 for Mrs Head (Cllrs. Adams, Head and Fulwell). Because of the equal number of votes for each candidate, it was necessary for the Chairman to use his casting vote, which he did in favour of Mr. Stone. Accordingly Mr R Stone was duly elected Vice Chairman of the Parish Council for the forthcoming year.
5. DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE: The Chairman and Vice Chairman, prior to continuing the business of the Parish Council, then signed the necessary Declaration of Acceptance of Office, which was made before the Clerk being the Proper Officer.
6. COUNCILLORS DUTIES: It was AGREED that the responsibilities of Councillors should remain as follows for the time being:
Recreation Ground – Cllr. Malkinson
Footpaths –Cllr. Stone
Common – Cllr. Head
Allotments – Andy Marr (Allotment Assn. rep.)
Village Hall – Cllrs. Malkinson, Stone & Head
Riverside – Cllr. Stone
Street Lighting – Cllrs. Adams & Head
Litter/ Cleaning – Cllr. Malkinson
Roads in Parish – Cllr. Head
School Governor and Pre School Liaison – Cllr. Adams
Grants – Clerk
7. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: There were no issues raised by the member of the public.
The Annual Meeting closed at 7.50pm and the normal Monthly Meeting of the Parish Council commenced immediately thereafter.
Date: 3rd June, 2008 Chairman:……………………………….
P A R I S H O F W O U L D H A M
N
o t i c e o f M e e t i n g o f t h e
P a r i s h C o u n c i l
The
MONTHLY MEETING of the PARISH COUNCIL of the above named Parish,
will be held in the VILLAGE HALL, WOULDHAM,
on TUESDAY, the 4th
NOVEMBER, 2008, commencing
at 7.30pm.
Members of the public will
be welcome.
DATED this
29th day of
OCTOBER , 2008.
Clerk
to the Parish Council
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on 7th
October, 2008.
3. Matters arising from the Minutes
4. Police Report & Community Warden’s
Report
5. Borough Councillor’s Reports
6. County Councillor’s Report.
7. Members of the Public
8. Planning
(a)
Planning
applications considered and commented upon, by Planning Committee:
(i) Land east of 11 School Lane – Details of
validation of contamination report: No comments
(b)
Planning
consents issued:
(i) Peters Village-Details of archaeological
management
(c)
Planning
applications refused:
There were no planning applications refused this
month.
(d)
Other
Planning Issues:
(i)
Access
road to rear of High Street.
(ii) Tree Preservation Order-Land and Buildings Hall
Road: Confirmation of Oreder.
(iii)Planning Enforcement-1-3 Portland Road:
Notification of all required works carried out
9. Street Lighting
10. Highways & Verges
11. Footpaths/PROW
12. Allotments
13. Recreation Ground
14. Finance - General
- Accounts
for payment
- Grants
15. Special Items - Items for Church News
16. Correspondence (List to be circulated)
17. Date of next meeting.
18. Councillors/Chairman/Clerk.