MINUTES OF A GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE
BOWLS CLUB ON MONDAY 12th
NOVEMBER 2018 AT 7.15PM.
PRESENT
Ray Taylor (chair), nineteen members, TDC Cllr Carol
Messenger, and WTC Cllr Matthew Scott.
APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Vivien Osborne, Sam
Secomb, and TDC Cllr Sam Bambridge.
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The minutes of the last meeting, (08/10/18), which
had been circulated, were agreed as a correct record on a prop. by Mavis
Vaughan sec. by Pat Sawyer-Jones, and adopted, and signed.
MATTERS ARISING
1) Road Surface, Canterbury
Road. Cllr Carol Messenger had made
enquiries and was informed that remedial works are due next year.
2) Vans with Duplicate Number
Plates. The police are investigating this,
one of the vans appears to have gone. No
further update given to Cllr Messenger.
3) Inconsiderate Parking in
Lymington Road Area. The enforcement
team has been asked to monitor this.
4) Drain Problems. The exact location of any drain problem
should be given in order to clarify if the responsibility is that of KCC or
Southern Water. There is a considerable
problem with the road adjacent to The Swan where a local resident has been
removing leaves to prevent flooding.
5) Question from the
floor. Parking on Verges. This is still ongoing, some posts have been
put up and some enforcement has been carried out by TDC. The problem is particularly noticeable in
Westbrook Avenue near Bridge Road.
6) Planning Application 18 – 20A Station Road. This has been passed, most of the trees did
not have a preservation order. One
member was concerned that a tall sycamore had soil removed from the base and
some root damage, which could cause it to
fall.
7) The Knot. Where the micropub had been proposed under
the original planning application a flat
is now proposed. There have been
objections to alterations to the original plan.
8) Cllr Messenger congratulated
and thanked the WTC for the beacon event.
REPORTS: Councillors-KCC, TDC, WTC. PCSOs and
Wardens.
TDC Cllr Carol Messenger: Report has been covered
under matters arising.
WTC Cllr Matthew Scott:
1) Drains. The Town Clerk has asked operatives to keep
drains clear to prevent flooding.
2) Litter bins. New bins have been installed in Westgate
where needed.
3) Speedwatch. Two sets of equipment have been obtained that
show vehicle speeds. More volunteers are
required
4) Beacon 11th
November. This was a good event and
there has been positive feed back.
Questions arose as to the frequency of bin emptying,
and the closure of toilets on the front whilst some short term rental on beach
huts continued. Cllr Messenger informed
the meeting that a review across the district is to take place concerning toilets.
Cllr Scott had no further news about the equipment stolen from the blue
shed. The defibrillators are awaiting fixings at Edwards shop and the Lymington
Road Community Centre.
KCC WARDEN Laura Bungard: (October report sent in
and read out by the chairman).
1) Roads. Quite a few potholes filled by KCC , and
blocked drains reported, sometimes the contractor has difficulty accessing the
drains due to car parking.
2) Vehicles without MOT. These are reported to police for action.
3) Heating for
Retired/Elderly. A scheme “Kent and
Medway Warm Homes”, a partnership between KCC and district councils may give
grants and help to those eligible.
Contact for this is Tel 0800 1701174 or
htts://kentccself.achieveservice.com/service/warmhomesreferrals.
4) One House in Westgate is
still dealing drugs and has been reported to council, police, and DVLA, any
residents with concerns or caused nuisance should report this to the police and
Gordon Hunt at TDC.
5) Residents who may be
elderly/vulnerable are visited in co-ordination with Trading Standards who can
help victims of scams.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1) Bake House. The original opening date has had to be
postponed due to further work, but it is
hoped to open again soon. Don Eacott had
noticed some of the bricks and lime mortar were in poor condition. Ray confirmed that there would be new air
bricks.
2) Remembrance Display. The
W&WRA display is excellent and has kindly been given space in the Westgate
USC, and will be there until 15th
November. Cllr Bob Micallef has asked to keep the poppies
for display next year.
3) Festive New Year Lunch. This will be on 13th January 2019
at St Augustines. There will be tables
of ten and booking/menu forms will be available which should be returned by 7th
December.
4) Summer Beach Party. On 9th June 2019, at West Bay with
snacks and hot dogs etc available from the cafe.
5) Flooding. This has been mainly due to leaves and litter
in various venues. Due to parking the
operatives have not been able to reach all the drains.
6) Christmas Lights Switch-on
in Westgate. This is on Friday 2nd
December. The W&WRA usually wrap the
presents and has been offered use of the WTC room should the Bake House not be
open. Some water has got into a few of
the lights and an electrician is looking at the problem. The grotto will be at
Evans Fencing.
CORRESPONDENCE
The police had advised all to take care to reduce
vehicle crime, by removing all valuables, and suction marks made by sat nav
systems, and checking that vehicles are securely locked. Prowlers in thee night have been trying car
doors, and have been seen on CCTV doing this and stealing door step milk.
PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
1)
11, Audley Avenue.
Part retrospective application for single storey pitched roof rear
extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
2)
29, Royal Esplanade.
Application for change of use of existing dwelling to 3 x 2-bed and 2 x
1-bed self contained flats.
3)
19, St Crispins Road.
Application for single storey side extension and front porch with
formation of vehicle access and parking area.
4)
11, Royal Esplanade.
Application for erection of 2 storey 2 bed attached dwelling with
dormers to front and rear.
5)
73, St Mildred's Road.
Application for balcony and replacement of window to French doors at
first floor.
6)
25, Fitzmary Avenue.
Application for single storey side and rear extensions.
7)
Westgate-on-Sea United Services Club. Application for
installation of solar panels.
8)
Land N/W of former Seabathing Hospital. Application for 9 x 2-bed two storey
dwellings with parking, access, and landscaping.
9)
Lockwoods Yard.
Application for part 2/3/4 storey 1200sqm extension light industrial use
to E and N perimeters with parking and demolition of paint store. GRANTED
10) Land
Adjacent to Old School Hall, Dent de Lion Road.
Outline application for two semi-detached dwellings with parking and
access. REFUSED
11) 197,
Westbrook Avenue. Application for single
storey side and rear extension to provide annex. GRANTED
TREASURER'S REPORT
Bank balance stands at £7,157. Refunds due to the AA £71.50 and EKIDS £18
for sessions cancelled due to the Bake
House closure. There are no monies
coming in for refreshments at present.
EDITOR'S REPORT
Ray Taylor reported that the magazines were out and had
been mostly delivered. Improvement in
the legibility of some parts would be sought for the next issue.
The editor was congratulated by the meeting for a good
magazine.
SUNSHINE REPORT
Mavis reported the only card required this month was for a
member who had broken a knee cap.
MEMBERSHIP
Christina thanked road stewards for prompt delivery of the
magazine to members.
CIVIC REPORT
Westgate Heritage Centre:
Saturday 1st December at 10.00am at THE SWAN, “Memories of
Fairdales” - by members of the Heritage Centre with slides of events by Colin
Osborne.
Civic Society: 13th December at the Walpole Bay
Hotel at 7.30pm , Christmas Social and
50th Anniversary celebration with
1960s films , music, and photo quiz, raffle and refreshments. All welcome, there will be a small charge for
non-members.
PRESS REPORT
Pat Castle had sent in a print of the poppy display as
well as notification of the next meeting.
SOCIAL REPORT
1)
New Year Lunch.
Christina confirmed the date is
Sunday 13th January 2019, and there would be four options for
each course, tickets are £24.
2)
Next social lunch at The Swan is Sunday 18th
November, contact Viv Osborne for reservations.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1) New Litter Bins. Chris Wyer was concerned that any of these
near food outlets could be subject to dumping.
2) Barnes Car Park. The over night parking has continued.
3) Draft Local Plan
Consultation. The objections have been
sent through and also the CPRE have sent many objections.
4) Chairman Ray Taylor
announced that he would not be seeking re-election as chairman or editor at the
AGM in May. This was noted with great
regret by the meeting.
NEXT MEETING
Monday 10th December at The Bake House.
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