Parish Council - NEWSLETTER July 2015 Chairman’s Report on the Parish housing list. Information on how even if the trees are not the subjects of a Tree William Helen to be included on the housing list can be obtained Preservation Order. This copy of the Dever is provided free of charge from Jocelyn, the Parish Clerk, via micheldeverpc@ Anyone wishing to undertake works to a tree to all residents by the Parish Council. It contains hotmail.co.uk within these areas must give six weeks written notice a consultation being carried out by the Parish Dog fouling There have been reports recently over to the City Council of their intention. This enables Council over the proposals for a 20mph zone in how serious this issue has become on the Lord Rank the City Council to inspect the site and to consider Micheldever and we hope that you will take the and Warren playing fields. It is disgusting, dangerous whether a TPO needs to be issued. This applies for time to consider the options and to submit your to the health of our children and totally unacceptable trees wider than 75mm in diameter (measured 1.5m response. when bins have been provided. The Dog Warden has above ground level) or trees which replace those The annual Parish Assembly was held on 22nd been contacted and will be carrying out patrols in previously covered by TPO’s. April at Northbrook Hall and my report covers many the area but he has urged residents to contact him if The penalties for undertaking works to tree(s) of the matters which were discussed at the meeting. they witness a dog owner not clearing up after their within a conservation area within the six-week Broadband The meeting commenced with a pet. Please call 01962 848350 during office hours to period are similar to those for undertaking presentation from Councillor David James about make a report or e-mail ehealth@.gov.uk. unauthorised works to a tree covered by a TPO. the implications for Micheldever Parish of the Further detail is available on the village website. Peter O’Keefe (Parish Tree Officer) broadband roll-out programme in . The Lord Rank Play Area Over £50,000 was spent presentation can be viewed on the village website to update this area for the younger children in the Clock Winding and makes very interesting reading. community but it has sadly suffered damage and After many years of service winding the clock at Micheldever The final phase of the re-development graffiti recently. I sincerely hope that this will not the school, Peter Bradley is taking a well-earned of Northbrook Hall has now commenced and the happen again in our village community but please rest and we are seeking a volunteer to take over this Parish Council are pleased to have been able to be vigilant and help us to stamp out this type of task. The clock needs to be wound each week at a assist towards meeting the final funds required. The behaviour. regular time and this requires a reasonable level ditches have been cleared around the Lord Rank of fitness and strength. Full training can be given Playing Field, Barron Close and the estate land to Ernie’s Bench and anybody who is interested is asked to contact assist in keeping a water flow but residents are asked The beautiful oak bench supplied by the Parish Jocelyn, the Parish Clerk. to remain vigilant over items being thrown into Council in memory of Ernie Hobbs is in situ on the ditches. Concern remains over the future of the shop allotments. This is a superb bench, exactly what we Blissfields and Post Office. wanted and well worth a visit if you have not already The Parish Council were consulted recently over and The Parish done so. an application by Blissfields Ltd to extend the area Council have adopted the old BT telephone kiosk on Thank you to those parishioners who donated to covered by their license and to increase the capacity behalf of St James’ Church who are now completing this memorial. The Parish Council is grateful for to 8500 by 2017. It is difficult to know whether the its restoration and a new parish noticeboard has been your generosity. At a later date a brass plaque will increase in capacity will cause issues for residents installed. There has been a proposal for affordable be placed on the rear of the seat giving information but the Council have been re-assured that a licence housing from a local landowner who has approached regarding the installation and funding. can be reviewed at any time where it is having a Winchester Housing Trust and the City Council. Cllr Chris Compton (Vice Chairman) negative impact, for example on public safety or I was impressed on a recent the prevention of public nuisance. If you have any site visit to Warren Hall over the size and quality Parish Noticeboards feedback or concerns following events on this site of the development which will be a remarkable Some noticeboards are being replaced this year please refer these to the Parish Council or contact: facility for the community and I would like to thank and others are to be serviced. There will be an extra [email protected] all those who have worked so hard on this project. board adjacent to Mill Place to enable residents on The Open Spaces balances have been drawn for the the east side of the railway line to be kept informed Roads, hedges etc… project and the Parish Council have secured a Public of events in the Parish. It is now possible to report potholes, drainage Works Loan to assist with the final stage of the There has been some question as to what is allowed problems, tree and hedge problems and many other development. Parking issues in Micheldever Station on the boards. The noticeboards are owned by the matters on the Hampshire Count Council website are a major concern, possible solutions are being Parish Council and are firstly for information from and residents are urged to do this whenever they considered and South West Trains consulted as its the PC and higher levels of government. Secondly, notice a problem. Resources are allocated based customers create some of the problems which impact if there is room, they can be used for advertising upon the issues raised on the site and this is the upon residents. Trees along Andover Road have been events in the Parish, Parish Halls or surrounding quickest way to report concerns and to get them pollarded to make them safer and to extend their life. communities. What they are not for is private resolved. www3.hants.gov.uk/transport Carousel Park is to be the subject of a Public advertising. These will be removed when found. Enquiry. The date of this has not yet been determined. Cllr Chris Compton (Vice Chairman) Police matters Affordable Housing The Parish Council are in Similarly, police resources are allocated based discussion with Winchester Housing Trust over a Trees in Conservation Areas upon reports received and residents are urged to possible further affordable housing development Trees within conservation areas are protected and report concerns relevant to the Police on 101. in Micheldever. Letters have been sent to all those works on trees in these areas is subject to restrictions

Waste Plant at Micheldever Station could possibly be in one of the Parish (known as Rule 6) at the appeal. or less) but may not ask questions. – an update. Village Halls. This gives the opportunity to make MAG welcomes any comments you Clean Power Properties Ltd are The procedures are open to the our case with whatever arguments believe to be significant that might hoping to overturn the Hampshire public and could last up to six days. we chose, and more importantly, be included in our case. These should County Council’s refusal of planning Micheldever Action Group (MAG) is challenge any of the other witnesses. be sent to adrian.deverbarn@yahoo. permission and a formal appeal working closely with the HCC officers MAG’s approach is that we fully co.uk using subject ‘CPP appeal’ hearing is scheduled for December who are preparing a robust defence endorse HCC’s refusal and to add Nearer the appeal date additional 1st. Appeals of this kind are of the original position ( i.e. refusal). arguments specific to how residents information will be placed on the conducted by an independent arm of Because of the very substantial case are impacted by the plan. Members village website. Central Government, the Planning MAG was able to put to HCC built of the public are allowed to speak, at Adrian Bates Inspectorate. on the extensive input from residents the discretion of the Inspector, but Chair, Micheldever Action Group The venue is not yet confirmed but it has been granted special status for strictly limited times (3 minutes MICHELDEVER PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS 2015/16 Meeting are all on Wednesdays and all residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. They start at 7:30pm and are open to public participation at 8:00pm for 15 minutes. Dates 2015 Venue Dates 2015 Venue Dates 2016 Venue 1st July East Stratton 4th November Northbrook Hall 6th January East Stratton 2nd September Micheldever Station 2nd December Micheldever Station 3rd February Northbrook Hall 7th October East Stratton 2nd March

MICHELDEVER PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT LIST

Name & Committee Address Telephone E-Mail Andy Adams 6 Harvest Court, Mill Place 01962 774363 [email protected] Parish Services (MStn), Micheldever Station Village Halls (W) SO21 3FB

John Botham The Old Stores, Andover Road 01962 774148 [email protected] Planning (Chair) Micheldever Station SO21 9AY

Olive Bramley 33 East Stratton 01962 774516 [email protected] Parish Services (Chair), Winchester Planning , Village Halls (ES) SO21 3DU

Charlottee Cobb 6 Barron Close 01962 774078 [email protected] Parish Services (Chair), Micheldever Planning , Village Halls (ES) SO21 3ST

Christine Compton Devonia 01962 774476 [email protected] PC Vice-Chairman, Weston Lane Finance, (Ex-officio all) Micheldever SO21 3AH

William Helen Sunset Farm 01962 774805 [email protected] PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Northbrook Mobile: Finance, (Ex-officio all) Micheldever SO21 3AJ 07598 129089

David James Pemberton Lodge 01962 774310 [email protected] Planning, Micheldever Broadband & Media SO21 3AJ

Peter O’Keefe 1 Canada Cottages 01962 774582 [email protected] Planning, Tree Warden, Overton Road Neighbourhood Watch Micheldever Station SO21 3AN

Katy Toms Fardels 01962 774785 [email protected] Finance (Chair), Sports & Recre- 107 Duke Street ation, Neighbourhood Watch Micheldever SO21 3DF

David Wandless Chatton, Overton Road 07855 767848 [email protected] Sports & Recreation (Chair), Micheldever Station (Mobile) Finance SO21 3AN

HCCllr Jackie Porter The Down House 01962 791054 [email protected] Hampshire Councillor Main Road, SO21 1AX

WCCllr Barry Lipscomb Rhinefield 01962 862364 [email protected] District Councillor 2 Lovett Walk Mobile: Harestock, SO22 6NL 07780 686669

WCCllr Malcolm Wright 26 Goldfinch Way 01962 882356 [email protected] District Councillor South SO21 3SH

WCCllr Stephen Godfrey 119 Downs Road 01962 884477 [email protected] District Councillor SO21 3EH

Jocelyn Jenklins 34 Bramble Hill 02380 266714 [email protected] Parish Clerk Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4TP