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Clare Price
Resident
NOTES OF AGM Saturday 14th March 2015
The Pavilion, Abbotts Way
John Marshall (Chair) introduced himself and welcomed the meeting, He welcomed Helen Kemble WPC80 Neighbourhood Police Officer. The notes of the AGM in April 2013 have been circulated and any matters arising will be dealt with in the agenda.
Apologies have been received from M White, P Bevan, G Linecar, L Brayshaw, G Edwards, P Paull, I Clarke, J Byford, the O’Brien’s, the O’Neil’s, P. Thomas, Councillor Norris
Blenheim properties and be seen from Oakmont Avenue. Regarding Lovers Walk - JM noted that the council was trying to formulate a plan should funding become available but due to complexities of stakeholders (Common Protection Society, Cycling community and the University) there is still ongoing debate on the route.
8 Blenheim has commenced approved repair and development works
The 5 year review report is now due. This is the responsibility of the OTRA to submit to the council.
AJ asked about the consistency of applications. JM reported that the committee are looking for sympathetic development but agreed that trying to get council to act is problematic.
6. Parking
JM had written to University regarding parking problems in the Triangle following a number of complaints from residents. Residents note that as a result of their policy the Highfield campus car park is usually 50% empty. The parking office had declined to attend but had reiterated that the university was complying with current legislation to encourage green initiatives i.e. only allow parking for people who had to drive over a specified distance to work and encouraging cycling. The committee agreed to invite Mr A J Tewksbury to a daytime meeting in the Triangle. JM will co-ordinate.
JM reminded the meeting that the association had previously agreed that we do not want residents parking because it would encourage residents to concrete over front gardens changing the nature of the Triangle. Also the council were looking for new funding streams and it was likely if we had a residents parking scheme parking prices could be raised significantly in the future. Thirdly the scheme would create more problems for residents and their visitors obtaining and displaying permits.
A recent parking survey in the Triangle confirmed that largely daytime parking was by outsiders and at night by residents as many houses and flats lacked off street parking.
It is unlikely the council will issue parking policy guidance before the election.
JM recommended residents should photographic example of bad parking and email parkingservices@southampton.gov.uk . When cars are parked illegally blocking access residents can also contact the local police to report bad parking PC 21207 Melissa Buckley or Helen Kemble. Melissa.buckley@hampshire.police.uk
The committee will investigate the possibility and cost of white lines across drives however any changes would need to go to consultation. If residents are keen to
support this they will need to take photographs and report breaches to the university or the police as appropriate.
Residents have complained about speeding in the triangle and drivers using mobiles phones. PC H. Kemble described the Speed Watch Initiative and she could organise monitoring of speeds if she has some volunteers from the residents association to train. CP will contact PC Kemble to organise.
7. Election of Officers
JM commented that this is not onerous and the committee will always welcome volunteers (particularly for conservation group - with expertise in planning and dealing with the council). Please see JM after meeting or contact by phone or email if you are interested.
Committee: John Marshall Chair
Adrian Robinson Treasurer
Peter Bevan Neighbourhood Watch
Pete Thomas Website
Clare Price Secretary
Martin Benning
Colin Bagust
Julie Sparrow
Malcolm White
Conservation Group Mandy Smith
Margot Eardley
Rob Heather
Pete Thomas
Any Other Business
The Pavilion, Abbotts Way
John Marshall (Chair) introduced himself and welcomed the meeting, He welcomed Helen Kemble WPC80 Neighbourhood Police Officer. The notes of the AGM in April 2013 have been circulated and any matters arising will be dealt with in the agenda.
Apologies have been received from M White, P Bevan, G Linecar, L Brayshaw, G Edwards, P Paull, I Clarke, J Byford, the O’Brien’s, the O’Neil’s, P. Thomas, Councillor Norris
- Finance Report
- Neighbourhood Watch
- Website
- Planning Update
Blenheim properties and be seen from Oakmont Avenue. Regarding Lovers Walk - JM noted that the council was trying to formulate a plan should funding become available but due to complexities of stakeholders (Common Protection Society, Cycling community and the University) there is still ongoing debate on the route.
8 Blenheim has commenced approved repair and development works
- Conservation Report
The 5 year review report is now due. This is the responsibility of the OTRA to submit to the council.
AJ asked about the consistency of applications. JM reported that the committee are looking for sympathetic development but agreed that trying to get council to act is problematic.
6. Parking
JM had written to University regarding parking problems in the Triangle following a number of complaints from residents. Residents note that as a result of their policy the Highfield campus car park is usually 50% empty. The parking office had declined to attend but had reiterated that the university was complying with current legislation to encourage green initiatives i.e. only allow parking for people who had to drive over a specified distance to work and encouraging cycling. The committee agreed to invite Mr A J Tewksbury to a daytime meeting in the Triangle. JM will co-ordinate.
JM reminded the meeting that the association had previously agreed that we do not want residents parking because it would encourage residents to concrete over front gardens changing the nature of the Triangle. Also the council were looking for new funding streams and it was likely if we had a residents parking scheme parking prices could be raised significantly in the future. Thirdly the scheme would create more problems for residents and their visitors obtaining and displaying permits.
A recent parking survey in the Triangle confirmed that largely daytime parking was by outsiders and at night by residents as many houses and flats lacked off street parking.
It is unlikely the council will issue parking policy guidance before the election.
JM recommended residents should photographic example of bad parking and email parkingservices@southampton.gov.uk . When cars are parked illegally blocking access residents can also contact the local police to report bad parking PC 21207 Melissa Buckley or Helen Kemble. Melissa.buckley@hampshire.police.uk
The committee will investigate the possibility and cost of white lines across drives however any changes would need to go to consultation. If residents are keen to
support this they will need to take photographs and report breaches to the university or the police as appropriate.
Residents have complained about speeding in the triangle and drivers using mobiles phones. PC H. Kemble described the Speed Watch Initiative and she could organise monitoring of speeds if she has some volunteers from the residents association to train. CP will contact PC Kemble to organise.
7. Election of Officers
JM commented that this is not onerous and the committee will always welcome volunteers (particularly for conservation group - with expertise in planning and dealing with the council). Please see JM after meeting or contact by phone or email if you are interested.
Committee: John Marshall Chair
Adrian Robinson Treasurer
Peter Bevan Neighbourhood Watch
Pete Thomas Website
Clare Price Secretary
Martin Benning
Colin Bagust
Julie Sparrow
Malcolm White
Conservation Group Mandy Smith
Margot Eardley
Rob Heather
Pete Thomas
Any Other Business
- DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - Plant Sale and Coffee Morning 16th May at 38 Oakmont Avenue
- Possible Street Party in Leigh Road – details will follow
- Central Refuge near Oakmont Avenue – G Linekar has asked for local support for a central refuge near the end of Oakmont Avenue. A conversation followed regarding the practicalities but there were concerns regarding the safety and at this point the meeting felt the current refuge at the Cowherds and the underpass were sufficient.
- The condition of Leigh road and pavements was raised – photos to Southampton city council.
- C Rowles asked if anyone would like to rehome some white doves that have migrated to his garden. Colin Bagust will adopt.
- M Sinclair raised concerns regarding lack of street cleaning.
- M Benning asked if there had been ad further disturbances by the garages behind Leigh Road. None have been reported.