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Minutes of a meeting of the above Committee held at Wickham Community Centre on Thursday 10^th July 2008 at 9.45am.

Present: Michael Sadler-Forster (Chairman), Mike Bennett, Sue Roger-Jones

Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver

1. To receive apologies for absence: Mike Carter, Angela Clear, Therese Evans.

2. To receive declarations of interest on agenda items: none.

3. To adjourn meeting to allow participation by members of the public: not required.

4. To approve minutes of the June meeting: minutes approved.

5. To progress discussions regarding the following proposals:

4.1 To consider all options for the immediate, middle and long term development of the village and after consultation with all the relevant parties to recommend to the Parish Council a "Wickham Development Strategy" to cover the period up to 2030.

4.4.1 To consider developing issues and options in respect of item 4.1: traffic and parking, infill development, physical, social and economic infrastructure requirements and tourism.

4.4.2 To monitor progress of Winchester City Council LDF process and to respond to consultations where appropriate.

WCC has published an interim report on the results of the Issues and Options consultation, 80% of the 3000 responses have been recorded.

The results are inconclusive on the level of growth for each of the hubs, the categorising of local/key hubs is not considered to be correct.

Responses indicate that of the options provided, major expansion of Bishops Waltham, Wickham and Knowle are the least favoured with expansion of West of Waterlooville and Whiteley considered more appropriate. The report states that it is likely that a hybrid of all the options may need to be taken forward.

A fully flexible approach to unit size and affordable housing provision is preferred by respondents but the uncertainties this would present needs to be tested, together with some of the alternative mechanisms suggested.

Further consultation on the preferred options will take place in early 2009.

4.2 To monitor all studies being carried out to determine the impact of the South East Plan development requirements on existing communities and infrastructure that are of relevance to Wickham and its immediate surroundings.

4.2.1 To monitor progress of Fareham BC LDF process in respect of planning the SDA, and to respond to consultations where appropriate.

4.2.2 To highlight in particular, the need to consider the affect of the SDA on roads north of the development.

Fareham BC has also issued a report on the results of its Issues and Options consultation, the response rate was very low. There is little of significance to Wickham as studies required for the SDA are still being carried out.

Respondents indicated development to the east of the A32 should be minimal (31 out of 47respondents) and that Junction 10 is the favoured access route for the SDA (23 out of 41 respondents). The report says both Junction 10 and 11 are likely to be required.

6. To receive update on agreed proposals:

· That measures to prevent / reduce the numbers of HGV’s using The Square and Bridge St as a short cut to the A32/A334 be investigated. A request to WCC for a Traffic Regulation Order to prevent HGVs using Bridge Street has been accepted by Traffic Engineer Corrine Phillips who will pursue with HCC. It is likely HCC will wish to carry out a survey before formally progressing the request.

Feasibility of one way system around the car park and moving the bus stop to Star Corner lay-by to be investigated. Action Clerk.

· That the possibility of seeking devolution from WCC of the ownership/ management of The Square car park be investigated. WCC has presented a paper outlining the issues involved in managing The Square, Chairman to circulate report to members.

· That the Chairman discuss the potential for a joint venture with St Nicholas PCC to provide an office in Wickham Square to enhance the public face of the Parish Council – report from informal meeting held with councillors on 23^rd June to discuss Thorns Cottage. It was agreed at the meeting on 23^rd June that due to the estimated cost of leasing Thorns Cottage and concerns whether improving the public face of the Parish Council is a necessary or appropriate priority it should not be pursued at this time. It was agreed to review in three years time.

7. To review progress of the Village Design Statement and Market Town Health Check in light of the above proposals and to discuss next steps. Ongoing.

8. To receive update on WAHG plans. No further news.

9. To receive update on Rookesbury Estate plans for north of The Circle. Clerk to contact David Crossley for an update.

Meeting closed 11.10am