MINUTES OF A GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE
BAKE HOUSE ON MONDAY 14th AUGUST 2017 AT 7.15PM.
PRESENT
Mick Tomlinson (Ch), thirty six members, and WTC Cllr
Joanna Cornford.
The chairman welcomed all to the meeting.
APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Janet Smith.
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The minutes of the last meeting, (10/07/17), which
had been circulated were agreed as a correct record on a prop. by Don Eacott
sec. by Dee Hooper, and adopted, and signed.
MATTERS ARISING
1) Barnes Car Park. It was reported that notices had been put up
indicating that camper vans are not to
be parked there overnight.
2) Westgate Pavilion. No further information.
REPORTS: Councillors-KCC, TDC, WTC. PCSOs and Wardens.
WTC Cllr Joanna Cornford:
1) Town Council Meetings. These are now to be held in Christ Church
Hall, and are open to all, there is full and easy access without stairs, and it
is hoped that many residents will come.
The next meeting will be on 5th September start time 7.00pm.
2) Newsletter. The latest copy is now out.
3) Nominations and requests for
the two vacancies on the council should be made in writing.
CHAIRMAN''S REPORT TDC Cllr Mick Tomlinson:
1) Parking on the Royal
Esplanade. A number of taxis and two
mini buses had been left on the road for several weeks. TDC were aware of this and the road tax,
insurance and taxi licences were all in order.
One large vehicle had been left
in Barnes Avenue. These had been used
for the transport of disadvantaged children to school. The company had become insolvent and most of
the vehicles had been removed by transporter lorries.
2) Parking Charges. It was noted that the car park at St Mildred's Bay is usually empty
since charges were introduced, but this is
controlled by TDC and it is very difficult for local councillors to take
action.
3) Post Boxes. The chairman had been chasing this up, but as
yet no reply had been received.
4) Developments. There is no further information on the
buildings of the old British Legion and the
Catholic Church in Canterbury Road.
At the Sea Bathing Hospital there is an application for ten terrace
houses with high roofs, (this may be seen on line). The old
toilet block on the promenade at Westbrook have plans in, and will
include support for the road. The
Westbrook roundabout has now been cleared and is respectable.
5) TDC Volunteer Policy. A large booklet has been produced concerning
volunteers for events on council land.
There will be a requirement to fill up forms. The document may be seen on line. The chairman will keep the W&WRA informed
when more is known. This may affect the
Westgate Against Rubbish group and the Westgate Town Council.
6) Re the Pavilion and the
Lymington Road recreation ground, there is no information as yet
CORRESPONDENCE
Police email for residents' information: Vehicles have been broken into and items
stolen, be wary of leaving windows open in your house, there are scam phone
calls being made in the area.
PLANNING
1)
160, Canterbury Road, Westgate. Applcation for alteration to roof, two dormer
windows, and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing, and
erection of single storey porch to the front.
2)
20, Westcliff Gardens.
Application for erection of ground, first, and second floor extensions
with balconies, additional windows at the side, and full length dormer window
to front.
3)
16, Cuthbert Road.
Change of use of basement and ground floor from retail to one 1-bedroom
flat, removal of shop front and installation of two windows and rear
conservatory. PERMISSION GRANTED.
4)
21, Westcliff Gardens.
Application for erection of ground first and second floor extensions
additional windows to side and full length dormer window to front.
5)
44, Royal
Esplanade. Application for
erection of one 4-bed detached dwelling following demolition of detached
bungalow.
6)
Westgate Golf Club.
Erection and display of non-illuminated freedtanding sign within car
park. PERMISSION REFUSED.
7)
11, Old Crossing Road.
Erection of single storey front extension. PERMISSION GRANTED.
8)
Castle Cottage, Sussex Gardens. Application for listeed building consent for
installation of French drain. PERMISSION
GRANTED.
9)
27, Elm Grove.
Application for change of use from one dwelling to two 2-bed dwellings
with erection of dormers to front and rear, and raising the roof.
10) 83,
Sea Road, (St Cecilias). Application for
erection of two storey building incorporating garage to ground floor and one
studio flat to first floor following demolition of existing boundary wall.
11) 4/5,
Adrian Square. Replacement of three
single glazed sash windows to front with double glazed vertical slider
windows. PERMISSION REFUSED.
12) Former
Nurses Home RSBH. Change of use of part
of basement to one 2-bed self contained flat.
PERMISSION GRANTED.
13) 4,
Bowes Avenue. Retrospective application
for erection of 1.8M fence to front boundary of property.
14) 20-21,
Roxburgh Road. Application for erection
of five garages including access onto Edith Road.
15) 10,
Carlton Road West. Application for
erection of porch to front elevation.
16) 43,
Rancorn Road. Installation of balcony to
rear elevation. PERMISSION GRANTED.
17) 46,
St Mildred's Road. Conversion of former
takeaway and residential to retail and three self contained flats, with
erection of additional storey to front, and rear extensions following demolition
of present rear extensions, also erection of single storey dwelling to rear
following demolition of garage. PERMISSION GRANTED.
Mick reminded the meeting that as a councillor on the
planning committee, he cannot make any comment on planning issues but any
residents concerned may contact their ward councillor or town councillor.
TREASURER'S REPORT
No new report. The
accounts are in a healthy condition..
EDITOR'S REPORT
Ray Taylor reported that magazines had gone out, and copy
for the next issue is required by the end of September.
On behalf of members the chairman warmly thanked Ray for
producing the magazine.
James Brazier's kind offer to proof read was gratefully
accepted.
SUNSHINE REPORT
Mavis reported that there had been three bereavements this
month and the appropriate cards had been sent on behalf of the W&WRA.
MEMBERSHIP
Christina thanked all road stewards for distributing the
magazine copies. There is to be a thank
you tea party on Friday 1st
September for road stewards and tea/coffee staff.
CIVIC REPORT
Westgate Heritage Centre:
Saturday 2nd September at 10.30am at St Saviour's Church,
“Childhood memories of the chalk cliffs and stacks around West Bay.”
Also for the next two weeks there will be an Art
exhibition and a Heritage Centre exhibition in St Saviour's Church.
Margate Civic Society: Regular meetings will resume in the
Autumn.
Heritage Open Day 9th September there will be
“open house” for the Town Hall Buildings.
On Red Ensign Day 3rd September, there will be
a service by Margate Town Hall at
12.00noon.
PRESS REPORT
Pat Castle reported that she had given details of this
meeting to the Gazette for inclusion in “Down Your Way”, and they had been published.
W&WRA DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY 2018
The chairman reminded members that this was approaching,
and any ideas are welcome for the celebrations.
It was agreed that a sub-committee should be formed from the
membership. A larger venue may be required,
and plans should move forward for the celebrations.
SOCIAL
1)
A tea at “Strawberry Fields” is arranged for 23rd
August.
2)
A MacMillan coffee morning will be held at the Bake
House on 29th September.
3)
Other social events to be announced.
For forthcoming events watch the notice board and book
your place.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1) Bunnings Warehouse. This is a new establishment which is willing
to help in the community, and could supply items for BBQs or volunteers to help
with jobs.
2) Westgate Town Council
Truck. James Brazier noted that this had
been left outside the depot and wondered if it was to be parked there
regularly. Joanna Cornford did not know
but suggested such queries could be answered at the next WTC meeting.
3) Bumble Bee Trust. Tony Sykes informed the meeting that funding
has been awarded and more details will follow.
4) Millie's Beach Bar
/Restaurant. Several members reported
the opening of this in St Mildred's Bay and commented how well it had been
designed and the good selection of food and drinks available.
5) Recycling Collections. Chris Wyer reported that the recycling in his
road had not been collected for a month, and other members in Westbrook had
been missed out the previous week.
Unfortunately there had been problems with TDC phones, but the reason
given on their website was due to vehicle breakdown.
6) Bridge Road Weeds. Don Eacott reported that these are now large
and numerous. Cllr Ash Ashbee has been
chasing this up with KCC.
7) Railway Foot Bridge. Dee Hooper said that the graffiti had been
painted over, but not very well, and many lights were still not working and the
non-slip surface was coming up.
8) Rowena Road Derelict
Garages. No further information was
available.
9) Margate Town Council. The process has started towards forming this,
and any comments should be made to TDC by 21st August.
NEXT MEETING
Monday 11th
September, at the Bowls Club.
There being no other business the meeting concluded
at 8.45pm.
