MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE HELD ON
26 MARCH 2007


* Cllr K Barnes
Cllr R Taylor
* Cllr P Demonti
Cllr K Warnell
* Cllr P Gray
* Cllr Miss C Woodman
* Cllr L Pinnell (Chairman)
Cllr J Wyllie
* Cllr Mrs N Symonds (Vice-Chairman)
Cllr K Armstrong (ex-officio)


* Denotes present


627. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Warnell and Cllr Wyllie.

628. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 12 MARCH 2007

To note that Cllr Gray had submitted his apologies.

RESOLVED: having given effect to the above amendment that the Minutes be received as a correct record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chairman

629. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Cllr Mrs Symonds Personal Planning Application 3/07/0486/FP/SE

630. PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS

i) No objections were raised on the following applications:

3/06/2371/FP/SCD A new pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing the River Stort and associated landscaping Goods Yard Development Site Applicant: East Herts Council

3/07/0288/LB/NB Display of 1 No. projecting sign 15 Market Square Applicant: Saffron Walden Herts and Essex Building Society


3/07/0308/FP/SE Two storey extension and garden wall 15 Badgers Applicant: Mr S Curran

3/07/0317/FP/NB Single storey rear addition 64 Mathams Drive Applicant: Mr G Smith

3/07/0394/FP/LH Ground floor side extension, first floor extension and pitched roofs to existing dormers to replace flat roofs 5 Limes Crescent Applicant: Mr and Mrs A Parks

3/07/0412/FP/MP Single storey rear extension 9 The Shearers Applicant: Mr and Mrs Smith

3/07/0433/FP/SE Two storey rear addition, replacement windows, construction of link to outhouse and partial conversion of outhouse Sparrows Nest, Thorley Street, Thorley Applicant: N Williams and Mrs J Bailey

3/07/0435/FP/SE Ground floor front extension Almond Lodge, Pleasant Road Applicant: Mr and Mrs Sedgewick

3/07/0436/LB/SE Two storey rear extension, replacement of windows, construction of link to outhouse and partial conversion of outhouse Sparrows Nest, Thorley Street, Thorley Applicant: N Williams and Mrs J Bailey

3/07/0452/FP/SCD Side extension above garage and kitchen extension to rear 26 Chinnery Hill Applicant: Mr and Mrs Hutchin

3/07/0477/FP/SE Two storey rear extension 7 Boundary Road Applicant: Paul Weaver

3/07/0478/FP/MP Double storey side extension 9 Aspley Close Applicant: Mr and Mrs M Ratcliffe

3/07/0490/FP/NB Erect a new two storey dwelling Land to south east of 23 Ashdale Applicant: Mrs Clare Ledwith

ii) Objections were made on the following applications:-

3/07/0414/FP/MP Request for lowered kerb to facilitate access to one car space in existing front garden area 14 Rye Street Applicant: Miss Belinda Callow Reason: The proposed development would compromise the safe movement of vehicles exiting the site with parked vehicles being in close proximity

3/07/0415/FP/NB Demolition of existing bungalow, build 2 No. x 2 bed semi detached houses 4 Boundary Road Applicant: Ray Brennan, Lifestyle Creative Reason: i. The proposed development by virtue of its height and design would be overbearing and detrimental to the street scene ii. The development site is very small and the height and cramped layout would result in the loss of light and privacy to neighbouring properties

3/07/0486/FP/SE Demolition of single storey garage and erection of double storey extension to side and part single/double storey extension to rear 23 The Stewarts Applicant: Graeme Parslow Reason: i. The proposed development being two storey onto a boundary causing a terracing effect would be contrary to Policy BE5 of the East Herts Local Plan ii. The proposed development would also be contrary to the Town Council's Policy BS002. The garage should be used for the housing of private vehicles and not as additional living accommodation or for any commercial activity. This would ensure the continued provision of off street parking facilities in the interests of highway safety to safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers and would be in accordance with Policy BE7(ii) and appendix iv of the East Herts Local Plan. The problem of inadequate parking at this location would be exacerbated

3/07/0488/AD/NB Projecting signs, box signs and uplit aluminium signs The Causeway, Adderley Road, Potter Street and Riverside Applicant: David Ward, Wilson Bowden Reason: The proposed signs are deemed to be too large and excessive in nature and would be detrimental to the street scene

631. PLANNING DECISIONS

RESOLVED: that the attached list of planning decisions issued by East Herts Council be noted.

632. APPEALS

None

633. STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING

None to date.

634. PROPOSED TOWN COUNCIL POLICY ON SECURITY SHUTTERS
(Cllr Warnell)

In the absence of Cllr Warnell, this matter was deferred until the next meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee

635. THE HERTFORDSHIRE (SOUTH STREET AND NORTH STREET) (PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AND WAITING EXCEPT TAXIS) ORDER 2007

Members had been circulated with a copy of a letter from Hertfordshire Highways setting out proposals to improve road safety and to regulate the existing taxi ranks in South Street and North Street. No comments were made with regard to the North Street proposals. However, in respect of South Street, concern was raised regarding the present situation where the parking of taxis was evident on both sides of South Street for long periods and were invariably left unattended. The problem was also evident in the vicinity of the Bowling Club where members were finding it impossible to park.

RESOLVED: that the above be noted

636. UP-DATED REPORTS

i Closure of BS Police Station on 20 January 2007 (First raised 22/1/2007)
Letter sent to Chief Constable Whiteley 2 March 2007.

ii. Street Lamp outside Sisley, Junction of North Street (first raised 5/2/2007)
To note was now in working order.

637. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

None

638. URGENT BUSINESS

i) London Road Safety Barrier
Cllr Gray referred members to an incident which had occurred on
10 February 2007 when a car had demolished a section of the safety barrier adjacent to the London Road Allotments. To date no permanent repair had been carried out and the temporary repair would appear to be totally unsafe. The Clerk was requested to seek a response as to why the matter had not been satisfactorily concluded.

ii) Wheelchair Access - Wilson Bowden Development
Cllr Gray stated that he had visited Park View, the new block overlooking the Paddling Pool and he had established that wheel chairs could not manoeuvre round the bends on the disabled ramps.

iii) Discharge of Water - Wilson Bowden Development
Cllr Miss Woodman stated that she had recently visited the Terrace Restaurant and, on the day in question, workmen had allowed water to cascade onto the highway from a chute adjacent to the building. There appeared to have been no supervision and many people had been inconvenienced by the episode.

iv) Building Regulations/Planning Permission Follow Up
Cllr Miss Woodman drew members' attention to the facade of QS and WH Smith and questioned whether planning permission had been granted for the type of bricks used.

v) Public Enquiry - Wilson Bowden Development - Phase II
Cllr Taylor reported to members his observations in respect of the public enquiry which he had attended.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.40 pm.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON 19 MARCH 2007

Cllr K Armstrong (Town Mayor)
* Cllr Mrs J Richardson
* Cllr K Barnes
* Cllr Mrs N Symonds
Cllr A Burlton Cllr R Taylor
* Cllr P Demonti
* Cllr K Warnell
* Cllr R Gilbert
Cllr Mrs C White
Cllr P Gray
Cllr G White
* Cllr Mrs D Hollebon (Deputy Town Mayor)
* Cllr M Wood
* Cllr D Peek (late arrival)
Cllr Miss C Woodman
* Cllr L Pinnell
* Cllr J Wyllie

* denotes present

In the absence of the Town Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mrs Hollebon took the Chair. Prior to commencing the proceedings, Cllr Mrs Hollebon welcomed Cllr Barnes to the meeting. She was pleased to see him in attendance and expressed her sentiments that the thoughts of the Council members were with him.

610. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Cllr Armstrong, Cllr Burlton, Cllr Gray, Cllr Taylor, Cllr Mrs White, Cllr White and Cllr Miss Woodman.

611. DECLARATION OF INTEREST None.

612. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL BY INSPECTOR A PIPER, HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY Inspector Piper gave an update on policing within Bishop's Stortford.

Over the last five months there had been a reduction in the crime levels which were now averaging between five and six a day across the whole spectrum. East Herts figures from the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership recorded the lowest level of crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour continued to be a problem with Anchor Street being the hotspot. Three weeks ago there had been a spate of thefts of vehicles at this location. Offenders had been identified and were awaiting trial. Cross border co-operation was being undertaken with Essex Police and this was proving very successful. Criminal damage continued to be a problem, but this was being tackled by the appropriate police team.

The introduction of CCTV had significantly improved the crime detection rate and incidents of shoplifting had been dramatically reduced. The presence of CCTV cameras complemented the work of the Police in that it was equivalent to having 12 extra policemen.

The Government sanctioned detection rate had been set at 27%. However Bishop's Stortford at 30.4% was slightly above the Government target. There would appear to be a higher level of perception of crime than actual crime. Such perception being high in both Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding area. Every effort was being concentrated on ensuring that there was increased police visibility throughout the Town. Currently there were 11 members of staff at the Police Station in Bishop's Stortford, of which there were five PCSOs, with a further three commencing duties within the next week. The PCSO visibility in the Town was very much appreciated and the feedback from retailers and the general public seemed to indicate that their presence was a deterrent to would-be criminals. The services of the PCSOs certainly complemented the work of the full-time police officers. Shop lifting had been significantly reduced.

A lot of work was being undertaken with the YMCA. Currently, the Police were in the early stages of developing an understanding with the youth of the Town, in particular, on the Thorley and Havers estates. Currently, anti-social behaviour was down, although it was accepted that this was primarily due to the time of year. The Police were preparing themselves for a possible increase in the summer months.

With regard to the Custody Suite, members were informed that this was opened from 3pm on Wednesdays to 3pm on Sundays and was staffed 24 hours of the day during this period. Liaison with Essex Police was working well.

A number of high visibility operations were being undertaken involving various sections of the Community. These operations had proved very successful. In general, with the help of CCTV and the high visibility approach by the Police through PCSOs, there had been a significant reduction in crime throughout Bishop's Stortford. Pub Watch was up and running well and also the new radio link. Covert operations were being undertaken at the Bishop's Stortford railway station and a number of potential criminal activities had been prevented. There had been an immigration issue in the Newtown area with six people having been arrested. Discussion had been entered into with the Stansted Airport Authority with a view to addressing the effectiveness of its security.

In conclusion, Inspector Piper was of the opinion that a lot of good news was coming out of Bishop's Stortford and he was positive of further advances in crime reduction.

After the presentation, a short question and answer session took place with the following matters being raised:-

Q Cllr Gilbert enquired as to whether there had been positive feedbacks from CCTV.

A As previously stated, shop lifting crimes and criminal incidents generally were down as a result of CCTV. There was no doubt that the presence of CCTV was akin to having extra police officers.

Q Cllr Pinnell referred to the presence of large lorries entering Bishop's Stortford and he enquired whether PCSOs could give attention to addressing this illegal activity.

A The road police team would be giving consideration to this matter, along with the assistance of the PCSOs. A successful operation had been undertaken in Buntingford along similar lines.

Q Cllr Pinnell also referred to the number of cars with missing headlights and to the resultant dangers this caused. He asked whether the police were taking any action in this matter.

A This matter would be addressed by the road policing team.

Q Cllr Demonti referred to the Town being used as a race track during the evenings.

A The Police were very much aware of this problem and actions were being taken to identify and curtail this activity.

Q Cllr Demonti sought confirmation that the Custody Suite was not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.

A This was confirmed.
In conclusion, Inspector Piper was thanked for his attendance and he indicated that he would wish to attend future Town Council meetings, on a fairly regular basis, to discuss policing matters generally and members' concerns in particular.

613. MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
19 FEBRUARY 2007
RESOLVED: that the Minutes of the Town Council meeting held on
19 February 2007 be confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings and be signed by the Deputy Town Mayor.

614.

COMMUNICATIONS
Bishop's Stortford Carnival - June 2007 The Clerk gave members a brief up-date on proceedings to date:-
Procession:

i) Five confirmed entries

ii) Road closures submitted to SAT team

iii) Marshalling of route - considering engaging the services of the AA to carry out the duties at a cost of £3,000, which would involve no Town Council staff. Grant funding was being investigated

Fun Day: i) Carnival and Fun Day packs were prepared and dispatched during mid February. 500 sent to charities, schools etc. 810 to the business community

General: i) Full colour programme being produced by Access Magazines at no cost to the Town Council and would be sent to every resident of Bishop's Stortford

ii) Carnival page and application pack to be on the web site on or before Friday 23 March 2007
The Clerk stated that the whole administrative operation as above was being undertaken by the Town Council staff (Janine, Tricia, Juliet and Louise). Members wished it recorded their appreciation to the staff for their input.

615. QUESTIONS ASKED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 24 None.

616. BUSINESS EXPRESSLY REQUIRED BY STATUTE None.

617. COMMITTEE REPORTS

i) Planning and Environment Committee 26 February 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received.

ii) Planning and Environment Committee 12 March 2007 Min 606 - Loss of Amenities within Bishop's Stortford
RESOLVED: i) That the loss of amenities in Bishop's Stortford become an agenda item on a future Town Council agenda ii) That the Minutes of the Meeting be received

618. WORKING PARTIES
Town Plan Working Party 20 February 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received. Playground Working Party 26 February 2007 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting be received.

619. YOUTH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on 1 March 2007 Min 3 - Donation of Safety Alarms to Sixth Formers RESOLVED: that the Youth Council purchase approximately 330 safety alarms at a cost of £1,000 to donate to sixth form girls at Bishop's Stortford secondary schools Note: at this part of the proceedings, Cllr Peek entered the Council Chamber.

620. GRANT APPLICATIONS

i) Bishop's Stortford Community Football Club An application had been received in the sum of £1,000 to provide financial assistance in support of payment for maintaining and enhancing CBR records. RESOLVED: that a grant of £600 be approved

ii) Town Twinning Association
An application had been received in the sum of £2,768 to provide financial assistance in hosting the 2007 Family Weekend. RESOLVED: that a grant of £1,500 be approved

iii) Bishop's Stortford Allotments and Gardens Association
An application had been received in the sum of £300 to provide financial assistance in repairing and insulating the Site Agent's shed. RESOLVED: that no grant be approved and that the Association be advised that the said expenditure should be met from the Allotment Management Committee's capital budget

621. REVIEW OF STANDING ORDERS
To note that this matter would be referred to a meeting of the Standing Orders Working Party.

622. REPRESENTATION ON RHODES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Members were informed of the recent discussion of the Rhodes Birthplace Trust taken at its meeting held on 5 March 2007 to restructure the Trust by disbanding the existing Management Committee. A new Management Committee had been set in place comprising a new Arts and Museum Management Committee and a Finance and General Purposes Management Committee. The latter comprising four Bishop's Stortford Town Council members (Cllr Burlton, Cllr Demonti, Cllr Taylor and Cllr Wyllie). Members confirmed the temporary representation and were informed that the first meeting of the Management Committee (Finance and General Purposes) was scheduled for Tuesday 3 April 2007

623. EAST HERTS CULTURAL STRATEGY
Members had been circulated with a copy of one response, that of
Cllr Mrs Hollebon, setting out her comments on the Consultation document. The general consensus of members was that the content of the document was unclear, with no lucid indication of precisely what was required. It was felt by members to be an ill-conceived document. Nevertheless, members thanked Cllr Mrs Hollebon for her input and supported the content of her report for onward transmission to East Herts Council.

624. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
i) Grant Application - Inspirational Art.
ii) Loss of Amenities in Bishop's Stortford

625. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC RESOLVED:
that in view of the confidential nature of the items to be transacted, the press and public be excluded from the meeting

626. NOTICE OF RESCISSION UNDER STANDING ORDER 42 Health Provision Facilities A Notice of Rescission had been received in accordance with Standing Order 42 in respect of Min 556 of the Town Council meeting held on 19 February 2007.

Following a full discussion on the rationale in support of the rescission, and on the understanding that any decision taken would not commit the Town Council to any future development of the site, it was
Resolved:

i) To reiterate support, in principle, to the proposal to site a new Health Centre at Silver Leys

ii) That Care Capital's Solicitors, working in conjunction with Stanley Tee, be authorised to satisfactorily establish the Trust's legal position both in terms of any possible lease or disposal of land and the Trust's legal standing

iii) That a sum of £5,000 towards the legal costs of concluding the matter be contributed from the Silver Leys Trust

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE HELD ON
12 MARCH 2007


Cllr K Barnes
* Cllr R Taylor
* Cllr P Demonti
* Cllr K Warnell
Cllr P Gray
Cllr Miss C Woodman
* Cllr L Pinnell (Chairman)
Cllr J Wyllie
* Cllr Mrs N Symonds (Vice-Chairman)
Cllr K Armstrong (ex-officio)

* Denotes present



595. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Barnes, Cllr Miss Woodman and Cllr Wyllie

596. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

None.

597. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 26 FEBRUARY 2007

RESOLVED: that the Minutes be received as a correct record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chairman

598. PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS

i) No objections were raised on the following applications:

3/07/0126/LB/MP Refit kitchen and bathroom, remove remainder of chimney, new windows to kitchen and bathroom to match rear bedroom window and new velux window in kitchen ceiling. Remove and cap off chimney stack, replace rear guttering and internal works 47 Basbow Lane Applicant: Susan Saggers

3/07/0215/FP/LH Rear garden room 27 Thornfield Road Applicant: Mr D Tebbutt

3/07/0269/FP/NB Retrospective change of use and engineering work to create car park and associated landscaping Land adjacent to railway crossing, Cannons Mill Lane Applicant: Kenneth Coyne, East Herts Council Note: On condition the car park was closed at night

3/07/0302/FP/LH Erect single, detached, two storey dwelling with associated parking and new access Land to the West of 33 Cherry Gardens Applicant: Mr Mark Downing

3/07/0307/FP/SE Single storey extension 2 Oaklands Close Applicant: Mr J Dawson

3/07/0313/AD/SE Fixed signage and menu box Old Bulls Head, 102 London Road Applicant: T Sookphanch

3/07/0319/FP/LH New dwelling with attached garage and new garage to 105 Stansted Road Land to rear of 105 Stansted Road Applicant: Jan Goodenough

3/07/0322/FP/MP Single storey rear extension 190 Heath Row Applicant: Mr S Garrett

3/07/0346/FP/MP Single storey side extension 1 The Chase Applicant: Mr M Noble

3/07/0349/FP/SE Conversion of garage to habitable room with pitched roof, new porch with pitched roof 81 Parsonage Lane Applicant: Mr and Mrs McCarthy Note: Whilst this application would normally be contrary to the Town Council Policy BS002, members considered there was sufficient off street parking to ensure there would be no detrimental effect to highway safety and parking.

3/07/0382/FP/SCD Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch, new access and extension to roof ridge - amended scheme 66 Rochford Road Applicant: Mr and Mrs Foglia

ii) Objections were made on the following applications:-

3/06/2458/FP/LH Change of use of land from agricultural use to the storage and distribution of scaffolding The Old Barracks, Hadham Road Applicant: Abbotts Scaffolding Ltd Reason: i The land is designated Green Belt land and therefore a totally inappropriate location for a commercial operation ii Unsuitable ingress and egress Note: Members noted that the application should be retrospective and they requested that East Herts Council take immediate enforcement action to stop the commercial activity on Green Belt land

3/07/0300/FP/NB Two storey side extension - single storey rear extension 47 Benhooks Avenue Applicant: Mr and Mrs T Moore Reason: Two storey extension onto a boundary creating a terracing effect.

3/07/0345/PT/LH Installation of a 12.5m street furniture column supporting multi band antennas in shroud along with 2 ground based equipment cabinets Telecommunications Base, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue Applicant: 02 Reason: Members considered the proposal to be visually unacceptable, out of keeping with the area and totally inappropriate to have two masts in such close proximity. The proposal was also contrary to BS004 which states that no masts should be located within 500m of a playschool, nursery, school or college. No masts of any height should be placed within 250m of a residential area. The Council encouraged the sharing of masts with multiple operators before any new application was considered.

3/07/0347/FP/LH Two storey rear extension and re-pitching of roof on existing single storey extension 17 Patricia Gardens Applicant: Mr A Salter Reason: Two storey extension onto a boundary, creating a terracing effect.

3/07/0372/FP/NB Erect new 2 storey, 2 bed detached dwelling with associated car parking Land west of 35 Benhooks Avenue Applicant: Mr Wynn Reason: i Over development of the site ii Detrimental to the street scene iii Detrimental to the design aspect of the estate.

3/07/0376/FP/SE Front single storey extension, side two storey extension, two storey rear extension and conservatory 19 Hayley Bell Gardens Applicant: Mr Ferro Reason: Two storey extension onto a boundary creating a terracing effect.

3/07/0381/FP/NB Demolition of existing garage and replaced with a two storey side extension with rear dormer window 76 Rochford Road Applicant: Mr and Mrs Crowland Reason: i Over development of the site ii Creation of a unbalanced aspect to the street scene iii The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council Policy BS002. The garage should be used for the housing of private vehicles and not as additional living accommodation or for any commercial activity. This would ensure the continued provision of off street parking facilities in the interests of highway safety, safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers and would be in accordance with Policy BE7(ii) and appendix iv of the East Herts Local Plan.

3/07/0390/FP/MP Two front dormers 60 The Shearers Applicant: Mr and Mrs Page Reason: The proposal would be detrimental to the street scene within The Shearers

3/07/0397/FP/SE Two storey side and single storey front extension 15 Blackbushe Applicant: M King
Reason: Two storey extension onto a boundary, creating a terracing effect.

599. PLANNING DECISIONS

RESOLVED: that the attached list of planning decisions issued by East Herts Council be noted.

600. APPEALS

None

601. STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING

None to date.

602. PROPOSED PERMANENT TRO'S FOR EAST HERTS DISTRICT TAXI RANKS

Members had been circulated with a copy of the attached proposal for a permanent Traffic Regulation Order for the two taxi rank sites on North Street and South Street.

RESOLVED: that the proposal be noted.

603. PROPOSED TOWN COUNCIL POLICY ON SECURITY SHUTTERS (Cllr Warnell)

Cllr Warnell tabled for members consideration a draft policy which he had prepared regarding the use of solid security shutters on Bishop's Stortford retail premises. He stated that such shutters gave the appearance of boarded up properties which in turn contributed to the negative impact of the locality, often attracting vandalism and graffiti. Members concurred with Cllr Warnell's view but requested that he amend the proposed policy slightly to reflect the positive aspects of the use of open security shutters.

604. EAST OF ENGLAND PLAN

Members had been previously circulated with the Clerk's response on behalf of the Town Council to the East of England Plan, which members noted and were pleased to approve.

RESOLVED: that the Town Council's response to the East of England Plan be ratified.

605. LITTLE HADHAM BYPASS CONSULTATION

Members had been previously circulated with a copy of the consultation document for a proposed bypass for Little Hadham, which members welcomed.

RESOLVED: that the document be noted and members complete their own personal responses to Hertfordshire Highways.

606. LOSS OF AMENITIES WITHIN BISHOP'S STORTFORD (Cllr Pinnell)

Cllr Pinnell stated that he had included this item on the agenda for members to consider what action could be taken to possibly secure the reinstatement of amenities which had been lost to the Town over a number of years, despite the growth in the population. The amenities lost included the Accident and Emergency facility, the Magistrate and County Courts, Social Services and the Job Centre.

Members considered that the Planning and Environmental Committee was not a suitable forum for such a discussion and recommended that this matter be an item on a future Town Council agenda.

RECOMMENDED: that the loss of amenities in Bishop's Stortford become an agenda item on a future Town Council agenda.

607. UP-DATED REPORTS

i Various Highway Matters (First raised 26 February 2007)
To note initial response from Peter Massie dated 27 February 2007 (attached)

ii Unauthorised Signage - Coopers of Stortford (first raised 26 February 2007)
To note that East Herts Enforcement would be investigating this matter.

iii Closure of BS Police Station on 20 January 2007 (First raised 22 Jan 2007)
Letter sent to Chief Constable Whiteley 2 March 2007.

iv. Street Lamp outside Sisley, Junction of North Street (first raised 5 February 2007) Response awaited from Hertfordshire Highways

608. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

None

609. URGENT BUSINESS

Tow Path from Leisure Centre to the Tanners Arms (Cllr Warnell)
Cllr Warnell reported that there was a large amount of rubbish on the Tow Path. Cllr Mrs Symonds advised members that British Waterways had made arrangements to clear the rubbish this week.

Bridge House Public House (Cllr Warnell)
Cllr Warnell expressed his concern regarding the poor state of the Bridge House Public House following the recent fire. Cllr Demonti advised members that the site was currently the subject of an investigative insurance query and that no rebuilding work could commence until the investigation had been completed.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.55pm.


 

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