Agenda item

(Report reference KBF32)

Mr Hughes responded to the points raised by Mr Slinn and Councillor Iredale earlier in the meeting:

·         With regard to the new crossing, Councillor Warwick provided an update from HCC that the design was agreed and work would be completed in 2022.  The importance of the appropriate location for the crossing and the speed limit that applied was emphasised.

·         With regard to the surfacing of the path to the school, work was ongoing with HCC and it was hoped that this would be resolved shortly.

·         With regard to the ongoing maintenance of the play area, Mr Hughes advised that further discussions were required between WCC and the parish council to reach an agreement.

·         With regard to a new polling station, no update was available from the Elections Team at this time but he would pursue this matter on behalf of the forum.

·         With regard to a possible review of the number of parish councillors, it was agreed that this be included as an agenda item on the next meeting.

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Mr Hughes then provided a general update on implementation, as set out in the report.  He responded to members’ questions as summarised below:

·         The Forum noted that the new post box was situated in phase 1B at Wakelin Gardens, off Winchester Avenue;

·         Confirmed that the notes of the meeting between the residents’ association and Cala would be circulated as an addendum to future update report (nb subsequently agreed that the notes from the latest meeting would be attached as an appendix to these minutes);

·         The future of St John Moore barracks would be included as part of the presentation on the Winchester Movement Strategy at the next Forum meeting;

·         It was noted that the new Heras fencing installed by Cala homes along Andover Road to secure the Phase 2A site had caused some concerns to local residents etc.  Mr Hughes confirmed that discussions with Cala had confirmed that the fencing was temporary and the area fenced off included some public open space areas.  The Chairperson requested that Cala homes notify local residents and councillors of any future works in advance.

·         With regard to an update on the local centre, Viv Hill (Cala) clarified that planning applications had been submitted as part of the requirement for all outline consent matters to be submitted by September 2019 and the Forum updated at this time.  However, discussions were underway to re-examine the proposals for the centre to ensure the right uses were provided in the right places and he anticipated that these revised plans could be shared with the Forum within the next few months.

·         Mr Hill confirmed that a revised phasing plan in general could be shared with the Forum.

·         With regard to some concern expressed regarding the need for transparency over future meetings of the steering group, Dawn Adey (Strategic Director) confirmed that she would ensure the Forum was kept updated with discussions taking place at these steering group meetings.

·         Mr Hill confirmed that he was working with Cala homes to ensure appropriate, timely and joined up management of the opening of the Wellhouse Lane railway path and adjoining pathways.

·         With regard to the possibility of a footpath to connect phase 1A and the school, Mr Hill stated that once all the plots to the south of winterbourne meadows had been completed, this would be possible.  He estimated this to take place in spring 2022.

·         Mr Hill confirmed that discussions had taken place with Cala homes regarding the provision of more information regarding an indicative timeline of future elements of the development.  It was intended that this information be initially shared at the steering group meeting but then could be circulated to all Forum members, in advance of the next meeting.