Transcript Historical Minute Book 1977 to 1993 - Ashdown Forest

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Wealden District Council, 550 Countryside Commission 535 15,568 TOTAL INCOME 19,322 PAYMENTS TO DATE Salaries & Wages 11,514 25,828 Office 1,370 2,590 Forest Expenses 4,017 6,200 Capital 930 600 TOTAL PAYMENTS 17,831 35,218 CASH AND BANK POSITION Bank Balances 1,998 Bills Outstanding 1,098 BALANCE IN HAND 1,000 INFORMATION SERVICES Bank balance 75 O/D MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONSERVATORS OF ASHDOWN FOREST HELD AT THE VILLAGE HALL, FOREST ROW, ON TUESDAY 13th DECEMBER [1977]at 10.00 A.M. PRESENT: Brigadier L.N. Scott (in the Chair), Mrs. C.M. Maudslay, Miss B. Willard, Hon. G.A.S. Grimston, Messrs. C.R. Balfour-Smith, J. Gent, R.J. Glover, M.G. Hall, L.C. Hardy, D.Z. Kavanagh, J.A.A.S. Logan, A.J. Miller, A.L.H. White. 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Mr. R.G. Edwardes-Jones, Mr. E.W. Ellison, M.G. Taylor. 2. CLERK'S REMUNERATION The Chairman reported that Mr. Edwardes-Jones, acting on his behalf had been in consultation with the Personnel Officer of the East Sussex County Council to investigate the possible re-grading of the Clerk's salary. The Personnel Department had assessed the situation in exactly the same way that they would assess a County Council grading and had recommended to the Conservators that the Clerk should be re-graded as a Principal Officer Range 1, Spinal Column Points 36 to 40, and that he should be assimilated into the grade on Spinal Point 38 with effect from the 1st April 1978. This re-grading was approved by twelve votes to one. 3. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY: A proposal for a survey to investigate the possibility of oil or natural gas being found in the Crowborough section of the Forest was considered. A letter from Conoco North Sea Inc. dated 6th December 1977 had been circulated and that firm was represented by Mr. R.C. Weatherill at the meeting. Mr. J. Hawkins, S & A Geophysical Ltd., was also present. Mr. Hawkins presented a film showing a similar survey in another part of the country, and afterwards answered questions-from the Conservators. Mr. Grimston stated that the fees resulting from the survey would be payable to the Conservators and that the Lord of the Manor would forego any right to these. It was unanimously agreed that the survey on the lines set out in the letter of the 6th December should be permitted, subject to Conoco informing the Conservators of the results of the survey. Assurances were given by both Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Weatherill that all precautions would be taken and that restoration of any damage to the Forest would be completed to the satisfaction of the Conservators.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 11.15. Chairman MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CONSERVATORS OF ASHDOWN FOREST HELD AT THE VILLAGE HALL, FOREST ROW, ON WEDNESDAY 11th JANUARY 1978 at 2.30 P.M. PRESENT: Brigadier L.M. Scott (in the Chair), Mrs. C.M. Maudslay, Miss B. Willard, Messrs. R.G. Edwardes- Jones, J. Gent, R.J. Glover, M.G. Hall., L.C. Hardy, D.L. Kavanagh, J.A.A.S. Logan, A.J. Miller, M.G. Taylor 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Mr. E.W. Ellison, Hon. C.A.S. Grimston, Mr. A.L.H. White The Chairman opened the meeting by inviting the Conservators to stand in silence in memory of the late Mr. C. R. Balfour-Smith, Vice Chairman. The Chairman proposed that Mr. D. L. Kavanagh, who had been appointed Deputy Chairman when Mr. Balfour- Smith had been ill earlier in the year, should do duty as Vice Chairman until May, when the Conservators would be considering the election of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Committee Members for the next year. This was unanimously agreed. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the meetings held on the 16th November and 13th December 1977, which had been previously circulated, were approved and signed by the Chairman. 3. MATTERS ARISING a. Appointment of Conservator. The Clerk reported that Mr. A.L.H. White had been appointed a Conservator by the East Sussex County Council to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. M.S. Phipp. b. Landscape Indicator. The Clerk reported that the Indicator had been placed on the Forest approximately 200 yards south of Gills Lap Corner. It had been unveiled on 16th December by Lady Aberdeen, Chairman of The Friends of Ashdown Forest who had donated the Indicator as a commemoration of Her Majesty the Queen's Silver Jubilee. c. Roadway to Misbourne Farm. The Chairman reported a site meeting held by the Committee formed to report on this question. The meeting had been attended by Mr. Osborne and one of the other residents using the roadway. The Chairman stated that in his opinion there was no action which the Conservators should or could take. It was for the road users to settle their differences and make arrangements between themselves for the repair and maintenance of the read. Mr. Miller disagreed. He considered that the Conservators should restrict the use made of the track in winter by clients at the Trekking Centre. Due to the slope of the road and the difficulty of providing adequate drainage the road would never stand up to heavy winter use. The legal implications and the terms of the licence were discussed at length. The Clerk was instructed to obtain legal advice on the question of issuing a restricted licence. d. Forest Rate - 1978/79. Mr. Hall reported that the Elected Conservators had held a meeting and that they recommend that all assessments for Forest Rates for 1978/79 should be increased by the sum of £1, bringing the minimum rate up to a sum of £2.50. Mr. Hall asked that the Agenda for Commoners Annual General Meetings should be circulated to all Commoners, and that if possible the new rate should remain unchanged for a further three years. The Chairman replied that it had been decided by the Conservators not to circulate the Agendas for Commoners AGMs as a general rule, but that this year the Forest Report was to be sent out and Agendas could be enclosed. The Conservators could not give undertakings on the future level of Forest Rates, but Mr. Hall's remarks would be noted. Mr. Hall proposed the new rate, Mrs. Maudslay seconded and it was unanimously agreed. e. In reply to a question from Mr. Taylor, the Clerk stated that the Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt had not yet given a donation to the Conservators in the current year, but he had been informed that an increase over 1977 would be made. 4. REPORT OF AUDIT The Clerk reported that the following letter had been received from the District Auditor:
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Page 3 and 4: local residents wish to park their
Page 5 and 6: submitted to the Conservators in du
Page 7 and 8: (3) Non Commoners Single permit £1
Page 9 and 10: COMMITTED DEFICIT 29550 31830 1977/
Page 11: Grant of 75% £5,850 Total cost to
Page 15 and 16: felled some trees near the boundary
Page 17 and 18: In the light of past difficulties i
Page 19 and 20: 9. ANY OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS The s
Page 21 and 22: 5. REPORT OF FINANCIAL PROGRESS The
Page 23 and 24: fact that the commoners had no sepa
Page 25 and 26: d. General Purposes Committee. Mr.
Page 27 and 28: i. Commemoration Tree in Memory of
Page 29 and 30: A number of groups from local schoo
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Page 39 and 40: PRESENT: Brigadier L.M. Scott (in t
Page 41 and 42: 3. ELECTION OF TWO CONSERVATORS. Th
Page 43 and 44: The proposal by the Conservators to
Page 45 and 46: A general discussion followed regar
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Page 51 and 52: THE BOARD WENT INTO COMMITTEE See C
Page 53 and 54: number of sheep now on the forest a
Page 55 and 56: A Meeting of the Model Aircraft Com
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d) Compulsory Purchase King Standin
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1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies
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8. TO FIX THE DATES OF CONSERVATORS
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Mr. Edwardes-Jones proposed that Mr
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The Superintendent reported that du
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Dear Sir, 1979/80 Audit The audit o
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2. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeti
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Implications The interpretive servi
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The Chairman stated that he had rea
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The Committee RECOMMEND that the Co
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The Trust had authorised funds for
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4. THE ASHDOWN FOREST CONSERVATION
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The Minutes were approved and signe
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a) Fires. There were several fires
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Mrs. Sheldrick requested that the A
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f) Roadway at Highgate Green. The C
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THE BOARD CAME OUT OF COMMITTEE The
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3. MATTERS ARISING a) Browns Brook.
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The Committee had considered two re
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it should be declared as part of th
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The Chairman advised the Board of t
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Mr. Kennard reported that he and Mi
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) Organised Barbecues. The Superint
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The Committee had also inspected an
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After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Edw
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The Committee felt that serious con
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Mr. Morgan reported that Mr. Hobden
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSE
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The Audited Accounts had already be
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Countryside Commission as a basis f
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5. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE RO
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The Superintendent advised the Boar
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Mr. White enquired whether any info
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1 Mr. Kennard thanked the Board and
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4 a) Fires: The Superintendent repo
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The Chairman invited Miss Lumsden t
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today, and that Lt. Cdr. J.P. Angel
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2. MINUTES Subject to the following
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In a letter to the Chairman, Mr. Ba
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years, but felt that we would still
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The Chairman expressed the Board's
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The Chairman advised the Board that
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8. SUNDRY MATTERS The Superintenden
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A brief discussion ensued on the po
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Being the first Meeting of the year
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There being no other business, the
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4. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE CO
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSE
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2. MINUTES The Minutes of the meeti
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There being no further business the
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A vote of thanks to the Conservator
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The Accounts were accepted by the B
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After discussion it was agreed that
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The Superintendent explained that h
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Sir Frederick Sowrey presented the
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The Chairman advised that, in view
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The Chairman reported that a number
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have a Licence and the Superintende
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7. SUNDRY MATTERS The Superintenden
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This amendment was put to the vote
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7. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE RI
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Subject to the following amendment,
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Conservators and would require a re
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With regard to item 7, Mrs. Whitley
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which will sell at **** per pack of
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Apologies were received from Miss A
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The Chairman said as the Management
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5. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE RO
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a) Mrs. Gabriel raised the subject
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Mrs. Whitley moved the adoption of
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3. MATTERS ARISING The Chairman inf
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Mrs. Gabriel enquired if the Distri
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Present: Mrs. A. J. Sheldrick (In t
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The Superintendent replied that a J
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The Chairman replied that it was im
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Mrs. Sheldrick said that the coppic
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Mr. Hughes explained the East Susse
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Mrs. Whitley proposed the Board acc
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The Superintendent reported that he
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The Chairman welcomed Mr. D. H. 0.
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Sir Frederick suggested writing to
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The Superintendent said the Country
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The Superintendent reported on a ro
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The Superintendent reported on his
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The Board agreed the brief prepared
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urgent attention. The Riding Commit
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6. To receive the Minutes of the Co
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The Superintendent referring to Ite
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Mrs. Gabriel, as a member of the Pa
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The Superintendent reported that th
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Mr. Carter referring to Item 9(c) e
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Mr. Richardson, Divisional Engineer
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Ashdown Forest as a complete packag
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Superintendent said that the local
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The Minutes, which had been circula
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The Superintendent referring to Ite
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The Chairman replied that there was
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Following discussions with Mr. Saun
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Mrs. Gabriel confirmed that a meeti
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The Chairman then asked the Board f
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