MINUTES OF A GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE
WESTBROOK BOWLS CLUB ON MONDAY 10th JULY 2017 AT 7.15PM.
PRESENT
Mick Tomlinson (Ch), and twenty members.
After welcoming members to the meeting the chairman
recorded with regret the death of W&WRA vice-president Ron Wellingham, and
a minute's silence was observed.
APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Mavis Vaughan and
KCC Warden Laura Bungard.
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The minutes of the last meeting, (12/06/17), which
had been circulated were amended and then agreed as a correct record on a prop.
by Don Eacott sec. by Chris Wyer, and adopted, and signed.
MATTERS ARISING
1) Meeting Procedure. Maureen Eacott brought up the way in which a
limit had been placed on the number of AOB items raised by member Chris Wyer,
as she did not think this had been done in the best way. The chairman apologised to Chris Wyer,
explaining that he had been trying to focus the attention of the meeting on
items important to all.
2) Councillors at W&WRA
Meetings. James Brazier noted that no
councillors other than the chairman were present, and members would very much
like to hear from them what is proposed to happen in the community. The chairman had emailed the WTC town clerk
(also the KCC councillors), and spoken on the phone with regard to meeting her,
and this will be followed up. James said
the second WTC news letter had been held up and residents had not had any
reports. It was suggested that the
W&WRA secretary write to the town clerk for information.
3) Blue Hut and former Putting
Green, St Mildred's Bay. Mick had made
enquiries and the “adjacent land” by the hut referred to is only a small area,
and the hut is not on the asset list to be sold.
4) Flowers for Westgate. This though late had been achieved, the TDC
had eventually come up with £1,500 for the flowers.
5) Camper Vans in Barnes Car
Park and on the Grass by the Sunken Garden. Tony Sykes had also seen a camper
and had been informed by TDC that Porchlight were trying to find him a
home. Although there had been seven
camper vans and a horse box in the car park TDC said there had been no
antisocial behaviour. The chairman said
that parking/camping in Barnes Car Park and the Royal Esplanade have been a
problem for many years. Parking on the
grass or pathways is illegal, but many trippers down from London are happy to
risk a fine. It is very difficult to get
things done with council services as they are, and this includes road sweeping. Chris Wyer reported that community service workers
have been clearing alleyways, and Tony Sykes said the Westgate Against Rubbish
group have been doing a great job clearing the roads and beaches, and a vote of
thanks was recorded.
REPORTS: Councillors-KCC, TDC, WTC. PCSOs and Wardens.
KCC Warden Laura Bungard:
Laura had sent in her report which was read by the
minute secretary:
Rogue traders have been around calling at residents'
doors looking to do driveways, tree cutting, clearing, and gardening. Estimates are not given and charges may be
high. If concerned call police on 101,or
trading standards on 03454 04 05 06. For
a reliable trades person call 0333 0146 190 or email www.checkatrade.com.
Windows and doors and sheds should be kept locked.
Government Funding is available to apply for to
replace old boilers and central heating, and if required should be applied for
now before money is used up. Apply at
heatingincentive.com.
Community Safety Unit. Laura has been out with
Gordon Hunt (TDC) dealing with the situation in Rowena Road, the homeless in
Westgate, neighbour disputes, untaxed vehicles reports etc.
Laura is happy to take calls regarding
issues/problems on 07969 583922.
TDC Cllr Mick Tomlinson:
1) Kent County Council. The area (formally Margate West) has been
increased in size and there are now two
KCC councillors, namely Ken Gregory and Emma Dawson. They have money to allocate to good schemes in the ward, and application forms
are on the website.
2) Westgate Pavilion. The TDC wish to dispose of this. The London School of English would like to
purchase it but TDC are not minded to let them buy it. Disabled access has been a problem for some
time and it is alleged that money was put aside for this but the work has never
been carried out. Chris Wyer pointed out
that this is the only building available that could take a large meeting.
3) Parking – Extraordinary
Cabinet Meeting. The meeting is in
response for residents only parking in certain parks in Broadstairs and
Ramsgate. This does not affect proposals
for Westbrook and Westgate or any on street parking proposals.
4) Manston Airport. There has been a very good presentation by River Oak, details of which
will go to the cabinet.
CORRESPONDENCE
Nil. Items
locally covered by KCC Warden Laura's report (page 2 above).
PLANNING
1)
14, Hundreds Close, Westgate. Application for erection of two storey rear
extension.
2)
Land North West of Seabathing Hospital. Application for erection of ten 2 bedroom
dwellings with parking, landscaping, and access.
3)
10, Mutrix Gardens. Application for erection of single
storey rear extension.
4)
38, St Mildred's Road.
Application for installation of two condenser units to rear elevation.
5)
Former Nurses Home, Royal Sea Bathing Hospital. Application for change of use of part of
basement to one 2 bedroom self contained flat.
6)
97, Sea Road, Westgate.
Application for erection of two storey front and rear extensions,
creation of balconies to front and rear, and external stone and timber
cladding.
7)
Vodafone, 44, Station Road, Westgate.. Application for erection of 14.4 metre pole
with three antennas to replace existing monopole together with new cabinets and
access gates.
8)
16, Canterbury Road, Westgate. GRANTED permission for erection of two storey
side extension.
TREASURER'S REPORT
No new report. The
recent report made at the committee meeting on 26th June 2017,
showed the bank balance stood at £5,230.
EDITOR'S REPORT
Ray Taylor is preparing the next magazine which should be
ready for August.
SUNSHINE REPORT
The death of member Connie Foad was recorded with regret.
MEMBERSHIP
Christina reported that the membership data base has now
been computerised. The road stewards'
lists will have a similar layout to the previous ones.
CIVIC REPORT
Westgate Heritage Centre:
Saturday 5th August at 10.30am at St Saviour's Church, a talk
“Westgate-on-Sea in August 1917” by Dr Dawn Crouch.
Margate Civic Society: Regular meetings will resume in the
Autumn.
Heritage Open Day in September there will be “open house”
for the Town Hall Buildings with Dr Dawn crouch and Joanna Cornford.
160 years of Margate as a Borough exhibition in the Museum
Saturday 29th July.
SOCIAL
1)
Sunday Lunches at the Swan are enjoyed and the next one
is scheduled for 23rd July.
2)
29th July A number of members are going on
the Carol Peters trip to a garden centre.
3)
Quiz Night at the Bake House was enjoyed by all who
attended, Mick Tomlinson was warmly thanked for preparing this.
For forthcoming events watch the notice board and book
your place.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1) Post Boxes. Tony Snow pointed out these were in a poor
state, and the matter was taken up in 2016 when a reply was received stating
that they would be repaired by March
2017. Mick agreed to chase this up.
2) Caravans Parked in
Roads. Chris Wyer had observed caravans
with jacks down and questioned the legality of this. There was also a mobile home parked by the bridge in Westbrook, (near the former
office of Wright Tanton & Co).
3) New Zebra Crossing. This had been suggested near to the place where
a child had been killed on the road. Now
the inquest had been completed councillors could be approached for
consideration of a grant.
4) Memorial Benches. These were discussed as sometimes they were
dressed with flowers or T shirts to the extent that it was difficult to sit on
them. Regarding unauthorised memorials KCC Highways should be able to give advice.
5) Sunken Garden Seat. Member Bob Loxley pointed out that a bench
had suffered partial damage from fire and required attention.
NEXT MEETING
Monday 14th
August, at the Bake House.
There being no other business the meeting concluded
at 8.50pm.
