Record of decisions from the Warminster Open Spaces Protection Society (WOSPS) Meeting held on Tuesday 22nd September 1999:
Attendance & Apoligies for Absence –
Nigel (Chair) and Wendy Linge
Brenda Trow (Treasurer)
Deidre Waugh (Bradley Road Hedge Focus)
Brian Griggs
Elisabeth Collyns (Warminster Civic Trust)
Reg Judge (Rights Of Way member)
Jock Godenzi
Denise Keating-Wilkes (National Trust Boreham Field site)
Margaret Purkiss (Warminster Civic Trust)
Councillor David Lovelll (Warminster Town Councillor)
Mr & Mrs Cooper
Councillor John Syme (Warminster Town, District and County Councillor)
Chris Bull
Sharon & Mac MacMillan
Tony Jackson
Richard Haes
Chairman’s Address
Nigel explained that he would be in the Philippines on the date of the next meeting and asked for a volunteer to chair the next meeting. None was forthcoming. No further action.
Treasurer’s Report
Brenda reported £50.29 in the kitty.
Boreham Road National Trust Site
This was discussed at length. The Town Council has now agreed the 10 year lease. The Town Council has also written to District Council for this to be included in the Rural Buffer. Nigel suggested that an active East Ward councillor may like to make a Town Green application. Nigel undertook to write to WWDC to get the designation of the land changed to a Recreational one to further inhibit future development plans.
Fore Street Sports & Recreation Ground
This became another heated “Flooding Discussion”. Nigel reported that he had written to the Chief Executive at WWDC but had no acknowledgement. John reported a lot of activity by Chief Executive and others and that the Town Council would contribute £10,000 towards the cost (between £70,000 and £1225,000). Nigel to write to all Members urging them to attend the Southern Area Committee meeting at Kingdown School on Thursday September 30th (by 6.30pm if you wish to speak in the Open Forum).
Ruskin Drive
Not represented. No further action.
Victoria Road (H12)
Tony reported that a dog bin had been erected in North Lane (adjacent to the site). The TPOs had been adopted at last. John Syme passed Tony Jackson a compliment (worthy of note). The Town Council had also suggested that H12 be included in the Rural Buffer. No further action.
The Dene
Chris Bull reported no apparent activity. The Town Council has also applied for this to be included in the Rural Buffer. TPOs for beech trees that would need to be felled if access were to be gained through the rick yard were discussed. John Syme suggested that although a blanket TPO may be in force in the Conservation Area it would be better if a spercific TPO were to be applied for. Chris Bull to liaise with John Syme on getting TPOs.
Grovelands Way
David reported that WWDC had done some work on the Children’s Play Area fencing and that the site was looking better maintained. John Syme reported on a plan to conduct a biological survey and his proposal that some of the area become a local nature reserve (LNR). Newton Homes still have a planning application “on ice”. All members are urged to write to the Planning Policy Group c/o Julia Evans at the Planning Policy Office, WWDC, Bradley Road, Trowbridge, supporting the idea of an LNR.
Warminster Common
Nigel reported that he had chased up WWDC on grass cutting, hedge and tree planting and “doggie bins” (a letter confirming this will happen has since arrived). Town Green status was discussed. Nigel reported that he is still waiting for 12 councillors to reply. David, John and Tony very co-operative on this subject. Nigel to produce the paperwork for West Ward Councillors to process through the Town Council.
Any Other Business
Flooding. Nigel emphasised that members must attend Council meetings if we were to have any influence on decisions.
AGM. Now moved back to Wednesday December 15th (a chance to combine with a Christmas celebration).
E-mail. David suggested that we use E-mail to distribute minutes. Nigel to include a space for E-mail address and post code on the Attendance Form.
Future meetings (all at the Bell & Crown at 7.30 pm.
Tuesday October 19th
Monday November 15th
an AGM on Wednesday December 15th.