RESOLVED:

                        That Councillor Cunningham be appointed Vice-Chairman for the Forum for the 2018/19 Municipal Year.

To record the names of apologies given and deputy members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed Members (where appropriate).

To receive any disclosure of interests from Members and Officers in matters to be discussed.

Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and/or prejudicial interests in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

Councillor Weir declared a personal (but not prejudicial) interest due to her role as one of the Trustees of the Barton Farm Academy.

Minutes of the previous meeting held on 22 March 2018

RESOLVED:

                        That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Forum held on 22 March 2018, be agreed as a correct record.

To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on general matters of interest and/or matters relating to the work of the Forum.

Ms Rodan, resident of Kings Barton, addressed the Forum.  In summary, Ms Rodan advised that she preferred to be able to walk into Winchester as opposed to having to drive.   However, footways on both sides of Andover Road North were not in an appropriate condition.  They were uneven, grass was not cut and there were also nettles and brambles present.  From October to March the footways were unlit.  She had been in contact with both the County and City Councils with regard to these concerns and wished to understand how they were to be addressed.

Mr Hughes advised that he had recently met with Hampshire County Council officers who had undertaken to carry out some clearance and commence on an ongoing maintenance programme work to the western side of the road.  Lighting would be a separate project at a later date and having regard to the new proposed layout of the road. These works were to be costed and a subject to this, improvements may be possible along both sides of the road. 

Councillor Porter referred to the matters raised by Ms Rodan and advised that she had also spoken recently to County Council officers with regard to costed options for improvements to at least one side of the road. 

Mr Hughes also referred to the Forum’s previous resolution (at its meeting held on 22 March 2018) for Councillor Humby (County Council Executive Member for Environment and Transport) to be written to with regards to this matter and to provide an update. Mr Hughes reported that Councillor Humby had acknowledged the request and had instructed officers to investigate the matter.         

Mr Tucker, resident of Kings Barton, addressed the Forum on matters with regard to cycle and pedestrian routes as summarised below:

·         The Courtenay Road link was not due until 650 occupations – the same as the re-routing of the Andover Road. This was some time hence (only 100 occupations to date). What were the plans on how pedestrians and also cyclists would access the station and the city centre based on the current road layout?

·         Can the route from Kings Barton to Courtenay Road and Worthy Road through the mitigation land be provided with a hard surface and ideally some low level lighting so that it can be used for utility purposes, eg. pushchairs and cyclists?  This will be the main route from the development to the City Centre.

·         The cycle facilities on Andover Road from the junction with Harestock Road and close to Stoney Lane where the new road would come out are all dependent upon the re-routing of the Andover Road and so if provision is being discussed for pedestrians in the interim what about cyclists, e.g. a widening of the existing footway on Andover Road so that those cyclists who do not feel comfortable on the Andover Road have an alternative for part of the way?

·         Will an exit from Kings Barton be provided for cyclists onto Well House Lane to allow safe travel between Headbourne Worthy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

The Forum considered the Implementation and Update report which summarised the latest progress and the key issues to be addressed at the Kings Barton development.

Barton Farm Academy

Ms A Lawrence (University of Winchester), Ms C White (Children’s Services, Hampshire County Council) and Mr M Hallam (Architect, Children’s Services Hampshire County Council) gave a presentation to the Forum on the new Barton Farm Academy primary academy and responded to questions.  In summary, the following matters were raised:

·         The capital project for the new facility was the responsibility of the County Council and an architect was soon to be appointed.  Works were currently programmed for spring next year with completion summer 2020.  So, it was expected that the school would open for places for the 2020 academic year.

·         An admissions policy was being devised accordingly to demand, but it was predicted that over time, the school would eventually increase the number of pupils on roll to 420 places with two-form intake. 

·         The name of the school would remain as ‘Barton Farm Academy’ (not ‘King’s Barton’) and would be designed to be as sustainable as possible.  The school’s trustees and the involvement of the University was described.  The academy’s ethos was described – ‘Aspirational, Inspiring, Inclusive, Sustainable, Joyful.’  Its head teacher designate had now been appointed. 

·         Originally, a temporary school had been proposed to be located at the existing Henry Beaufort site, however this was now not required due to rate of occupations and the timetable to deliver the new facility. 

·         It was explained that there was to be flexibility of when year groups in the new facility actually opened – but it would need to be educationally and financially viable to do so.  In the meantime it was appreciated that families moving to the site were required to send their children elsewhere.  When the school was opened, those living in catchment (the area of Kings Barton) would be given priority of a place.

·         The new school would develop over time its relationship with Henry Beaufort (as a feeder school) and also with any nursery facility on site. 

Cala Homes Update 

Mr Hill (Cala Homes) gave a presentation to the Forum on the progress of the development to date and responded to questions.  In summary, the following matters were raised:

·         Progress in Phase 1B of the scheme was going well and the next stage of development at Phase 1A was also reported on. There would be   similarities to housing stock in Phase 1B with 200 dwellings to the southern end of the site to commence construction soon (land east of the railway line). 

·         Reserved matters for Phases 2b and 2a would be brought forward with pre application discussion.  These would total around 300 homes.  Further phases north of the ridgeline would include 200 homes and also the neighbourhood centre.

·         There would be 200 homes as part Phase 1a, 74 of which were affordable.  This was a similar mix to phase 1b. The Registered Social Landlord (RSL) to manage the homes had yet  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Thursday 24 January 2019

Monday 18 March 2019

RESOLVED:-

That the future meetings of the Forum for 2018/19, as set out on the agenda, be noted as follows:-

·         Tuesday 6 November 2018;

·         Thursday 24 January 2019; and

·         Monday 18 March 2019.