1) Successes - e.g. Opening of MUGA
2) Forward plan - Implementation plan for Winchester Avenue – thro to Adoption
3) Remedial work on Winchester Ave – when will there be major work that requires car or minibus diversions?
4) Update on schedule for other amenities.
5) Documentation for the above – to refer to when we get questions
6) Car share - Upcoming S106 trigger.
· How is usage changing? Is there a chart of booking?
· What is Cala or partner doing to promote and encourage usage and reduce demand on private car?
· Expansion of capacity?
Minutes:
Lance Else, Rupert Woodcock and Alison Thompson from Cala provided an update as summarised below. It was noted that they held bi-weekly meetings with HCC highways team.
a) The MUGA had opened in May and had been used extensively, receiving very positive feedback from the community and residents.
b) The Phase 3B Reserve Matters application had been submitted to WCC.
c) The full application for residential units in the Neighbourhood Centre had been validated by WCC, and comments were being addressed.
d) Implementation Plan for Winchester Avenue: an overall program for the opening of Winchester Avenue and the downgrading/landscaping of Andover Road would be shared by the 725th occupation, forecast for Q4/October this year.
e) Footpath Connection (Phase 1B and 2A Link): This connection was expected by the end of September.
f) Phase 1A Remedial Works (Roundabout Area) were underway and expected to be completed in Q4/October this year.
g) Remedial Works Moving North (Winchester Avenue in Phase 1B): This was expected to take around eight months.
h) Link from Phase 1B to Harestock Junction (Northern Junction): Earthworks were underway to form levels in this area, with completion expected by Christmas.
i) Cala would liaise with relevant parties to come up with bus routes and programs that caused the least disruption whilst the diversion routes were in place.
j) Park and Ride (Car Park): Earthworks were due to commence in mid-2026 with a completion date targeted for Q2 2027.
k) Sports Pitches: Groundworks had commenced and the pitches would be handed over to the council by Q3 2027.
l) The planning application for the community centre had been submitted, and production drawings were being developed for a start later this year, dependent on planning permission. The submitted drawings for the community building had a ridge height of 6.5m, which was an increase of one metre from originally proposed.
m) The temporary Sales Building was on track to open in early September.
n) Cala were committed to providing a large MUGA in a future phase (Phase 4B) and a letter from WCC was required to confirm this requirement.
o) Cala had investigated the request for electrical Connections on lighting columns for Christmas Lights. However, Hampshire Highways had raised issues regarding the consequent adoptability and liability of columns and so this would not be pursued.
p) Cala would investigate the feasibility of single-lane working on Winchester Avenue during remedial works and would discuss further with HCC at their next meeting. However it was noted that there might be concerns over the jointing of two surfaces when this method was used.
q) Car Share – a car had been on site since March 2022, as it was a requirement under the S106 agreement. However, current usage of the car was very low and Cala was now funding the car for an additional three years in the hope it would become self-funding. It was intended to move the car to a more central location within the neighbourhood centre to greatly assist usage. It was noted the car was available for anyone to book, not just Kings Barton residents.
r) A question was asked about the current number of starts of homes in place – Cala agreed to provide this information.
It was suggested that CALA’s travel plan coordinator liaise with HWPC and KBRA to promote the car club through their various communications and meetings.