WESTGATE AND WESTBROOK
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF A GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE
BAKE HOUSE ON MONDAY 12th JUNE 2017 AT 7.15PM.
PRESENT
Mick Tomlinson (Ch), twenty one members, TDC Cllrs Ash
Ashby, and Carol Partington, and KCC Warden Laura Bungard.
APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Stephanie Sutton,
and Janet Smith.
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The minutes of the last meeting, (the short general
meeting held after the AGM on 8th May 2017), which had been
circulated were agreed as a correct record on a prop. by Don Eacott sec. by Ray
Taylor, and adopted, and signed.
MATTERS ARISING
1) AGM. Don Eacott apologised to the meeting that as
acting chair during the committee election he should have exercised the casting
vote, which would have been the same according to conventional practice in
favour of the office holder.
2) Radio Mast Planning
Application. It was confirmed that the
application was for removal of the mast.
3) Hundreds Farm. Outline planning permission has been granted
for a sixty four bedroom care home.
4) Briary Close. Planning application has been refused.
5) Proposed Parking
Charges. A very large number of
complaints have been received by the council.
REPORTS: Councillors-KCC, TDC, WTC. PCSOs and Wardens.
KCC Warden Laura Bungard:
Laura reported on the numerous issues this month
which included two homeless people in Westgate (now in hand with Gordon Hunt of
TDC), youths hanging around the station, PCSO Clare monitoring this, drugs and
housing issues. The drop kerb opposite
the fish and chip shop often obstructed by parking, (this is also a breach of
blue badge conditions). DVLA and tax
issues. Scam calls for gardening work,
often these are made from a mobile and no land line is available.
Questions/Discussion: The Youth Club this is now for
special needs children and is at the Community Centre, Camper Vans in Barnes
Car Park, Gordon Hunt dealing with this.
Cold caller calling to sell items, stating they have a pedlar's licence,
TDC do not issue these and do not buy from them.
Our new PCSO is settling inn and hopefully will be
able to attend some W&WRA meetings.
One member pointed out that cars are parked on Canterbury Road near St
James Park road which are for sale.
TDC Cllr Ash Ashby:
1) Parking. There are petition copies for signing at
local shops. The pre-consultation period
is now finished. A Joint Transportation Board Meeting is to take place on 22nd
June. This will include local KCC Cllrs,
and TDC officers, the proposals could
then go to the cabinet in July ready for public consultation. (On street parking fines can only be used for
local facilities and not to raise money).
2) Manston & River Oak
Strategic Planning.
Consultations/Presentations will be run
at various venues in Thanet during the month.
3) Speed Gun Sign. Following
support from Jeff Elenor and Ash Ashby this now will stay in Westbrook.
4) Other Local Items. Tennis courts at St Mildred's Bay, a response
is due from TDC concerning the removal of wire.
Problems with campers in Barnes Car Park are being addressed. Thefts from cars on drives in Westbrook have
occurred.
TDC Cllr Carol Partington:
1) Manston. Copies of the consultation document are in
local libraries.
2) The Pavilion Lymington
Road. The Town Council may take over
management of the site when issues with local football clubs have been agreed.
3) Minster Road Trees. Those removed were diseased and dangerous,
and there is a possibility that any replacements could also become
diseased. A response is still awaited.
Questions: Rowena Road. As recorded in the minutes of the May general
meeting, residents have complained about the derelict state of the garages in
the road and possible rat infestation, Cllr Carol Partington agreed to follow
this up.
Cllr Carol Partington also suggested that
invitations should be sent to the newly elected KCC Cllrs for the monthly
general meetings. James Brazier said it
would be good if a councillor from WTC could attend these meetings as local
residents are very interested to hear news from the Town Council. This should be easier to arrange in the
future as the WTC will be meeting on Tuesdays.
Mick Tomlinson agreed to write to both councils.
TDC Cllr Mick Tomlinson:
1) Carlton Cinema Licence. An application to extend the hours to 3.00am
has caused concern. Mick explained to
the meeting that since 2012 their licence is from 9.00am to 1.00am for films
and alcohol sales. The extended time
would be for Wednesdays or Thursdays a maximum of twelve times a year. Mick will speak when the application is
considered.
2) Blue Storage Hut at St
Mildred's Bay. Control of the old
putting green area has been offered to WTC, (TDC Cllrs had not been informed
which would have been the normal protocol).
3) Flowers for Westgate. It is now quite late in the year to set these
up. A proposal by Cllr Ash Ashby sec by
Cllr Carol Partington that the W&WRA write to WTC to see if they would
provide flowers was agreed unanimously.
4) Quiz Evening Friday 30th
June 7.00pm. Mick will run this, entry
will be £2 those attending should bring their own food and drink.
CORRESPONDENCE
From the Police (by email). Scam phone calls have been received
purporting to come from HMRC. Give no
details and check with your own tax office direct. Cold callers to the door have asked to use
the resident's phone, they use a premium number which runs up a considerable
bill do not be intimidated. There have
been thefts from cars in roads and drives in the area. Do not leave valuables in cars.
There is a police open day at Maidstone on 2nd
July to which all are welcome, a poster was passed round and left in the Bake
House.
PLANNING
1)
200, Linksfield Road.
Application for single storey side extension.
2)
117, Canterbury Road.
Application for removal of
flagpole. Granted.
3)
53, Canterbury Road, Margate. Application for external alterations to house
and flats with removal of shop frontage and installation of new entrance.
Granted.
4)
2, St Saviours Court.
Application for installation of window to ground floor side elevation.
5)
The Knot, 20, Beach Road. Application for alterations to roof to accommodate
one three bedroom self contained flat.
6)
7, Old Crossing Road.
Application for erection of conservatory to rear. Granted.
7)
Bickley, 159, Sea Road.
Application for two storey side and rear extension. Granted.
8)
11, Cliffe Avenue.
Application for change of use
from residential annexe and rear garden to school temporary until September
2018.
9)
49, Canterbury Road, Margate. Application for single storey rear extension.
Permission granted.
10) Westcliff
House. (Information via Westgate CAAG),
Application for an add-on to the front of building, sufficiently low so that
Ellingham would be unaffected.
TREASURER'S REPORT
In the absence of Sam
Secomb there was no new report.
As reported at the last committee meeting on 22nd May 2017, the bank balance stood at £6,118,
all bills are paid up to date.
EDITOR'S REPORT
This position has remained vacant to date, but Ray Taylor
said that he is willing to help in this capacity, and was warmly welcomed.
SUNSHINE REPORT
Mavis reported that a letter of thanks had been sent to a
retiring road steward.
MEMBERSHIP
Christina warmly thanked road stewards for their hard work
in magazine delivery and subscription collection. Some members had been lost due to death or
moving away from the area.
CIVIC REPORT
Westgate Heritage Centre:
A special “Victorian” evening will be held on Wednesday 21st
June when there will be readings from letters written by early Westgatonians.
Next monthly meeting is Saturday 1st
July at St Saviour's Church at 10.30am when there will be an illustrated talk
on Henry Weigall or Louis Wain by Jean Osikoya.
Margate Civic Society: Regular meetings will resume in the
Autumn. Saturday 17th June is
“Civic Day” when many events will be taking place including a litter pick in
Sea Road/West Bay, and a Summer Fayre at St Saviours Church.
SOCIAL
1)
Sunday Lunches at the Swan are enjoyed and the next one
is scheduled for 23rd July.
2)
Tuesday 27th June a “Wimbledon Tennis” party
with a quiz will be held at the Bake House at 3.00pm.
3)
Quiz Night at the Bake House will be held on Friday 30th
June at 7.00pm conducted by our chairman Mick Tomlinson.
For above events watch the notice board and book your
place.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1) Road Sweeping. Chris Wyer pointed out that TDC only appear
to sweep roads when requested to do so.
NEXT MEETING
Monday 10th
July, at the Westbrook Bowls Club.
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