Report on the community development activities and any issues arising within the MDA
(Approximately 20 minutes scheduled for this item)
Minutes:
The Chairperson advised that an update would be provided at the next meeting of the Forum regarding potential future governance and/or parishing options for the development area. This would include the anticipated timescales and next steps.
Report on the community development activities and any issues arising within the MDA
Minutes:
In the absence of the implementation officer, Mrs Pinnock advised that there was no specific update report available for this meeting. However, she asked for any ideas for local residents, parish or ward councillors with regard to community activities for the future.
Members asked questions on the following matters which Mrs Pinnock agreed to provide a response.
· Could a temporary polling station be provided for May 2022 elections?
· Issues regarding access and maintenance of the footpath around Barton Meadows and part of the public open space managed by HIOWWT has been fenced off and padlocked and not available for public access. A request from Headbourne Worthy Parish Council that the number of parish councillors be increased to reflect the increase in residents due to the Kings Barton development.
· Provision of a post box in phase 1B– Mr Hill confirmed that Cala had signed paperwork with Royal Mail and the post box should be installed within 12 weeks.
· A request that the proposed play areas within the development each incorporate activities for a range of age groups.
· Headbourne Worthy Parish Council were inviting comments from residents on the bus service along Andover Road.