Transcript Historical Minute Book 1977 to 1993 - Ashdown Forest

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Acknowledgement Rents & Licences 1,757 3,350 Riding 1,135 2,300 Rates 1,532 1,709 Wood Reeve 96 350 Miscellaneous 124 4,644 7,709 CONTRIBUTIONS East Sussex County Council 20,083 Wealden District Council 3,100 Countryside Commission 951 24,134 TOTAL INCOME 28,778 PAYMENTS TO DATE Salaries & Wages 20.029 27,563 Office 2,205 2,590 Forest Expenses 5,141 6,990 Capital 930 930 TOTALS PAYMENTS 28,305 38,073 CASH AND BANK POSITION Bank balances 2,304 Debts 1,692 3,996 Less Bills outstanding 3,443 BALANCE IN HAND 553 INFORMATION SERVICES Bank Balance 12.90 GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE At a meeting held on 13th December 1977 the Committee considered the following matters. 1. The construction of a horse ride from the Poundgate Road to Browns Brook. Although the proposed ride would effectively link up the Poundgate and Fairwarp areas of the Forest, and provide an authorised route for those riders who have been in the habit of using the footpaths and roadways in the area, members of the Committee felt that on environmental grounds it would be wrong to allow, and by implication, encourage horse riding through this narrow section of Forest. The difficulty of policing the area was appreciated and the matter might need to be reviewed if it is found impossible to keep horses clear of the footpaths. The Committee RECOMMEND that no riding should be permitted from the Poundgate Road to Browns Brook. 2. Fire rides north of the Poundgate Road.
In the light of past difficulties in controlling fires in this area, and on the recommendation of the Nature Conservancy Council the Committee RECOMMEND that a new fire ride should be cut parallel to the Poundgate Road, linked to the public bridle ways. 3. Riding Permit for Plawhatch Stables. A request for a Riding Club Permit had been received from the new tenants of the Stables. The Club is to be run in conjunction with the Trades Union Country Club at Plawhatch Fall. In view of the Conservators' policy of restricting the number of Riding Establishments using the Forest to their present number, and the transfer last year of her permit from Plawhatch Stables to Marsh Green by Miss Miller, the Committee RECOMMEND that the request from Plawhatch Stables be refused. 4. Car Parking Strategy. The Committee carried out site inspections on the Pond Car Park and the four other parks to be included in the experimental programme for 1978/79. They then considered the Car Parking Strategy. a. The principles set out in the Car Parking Strategy be approved, subject to the retention of a number of small car parks for use by local residents for walking their dogs; etc (see Amendment Sheet No. 1). b. That the Clerk shall give notice to the Conservators before the commencement of major works on any car parks and that a plan of the improved car park shall be displayed on the Notice Board in the Conservators office for seven days before the appropriate Conservators' Meeting. c. That the estimates provisionally agreed in the Appendix to the Conservators Estimates 1978/79 be confirmed with the proviso that the estimate will only cover work on four car parks, namely Numbers D21, 849, J55 and L63. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMMONERS OF ASHDOWN FOREST HELD AT THE NUTLEY WAR MEMORIAL HALL ON FRIDAY 11th MARCH 1977 at 7.30 P.M. PRESENT: There were over 100 Commoners and their spouses present. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Inns and Mr. Foster representing the Mid. Sussex Water Company, Mr. Wells representing the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology And Miss Bees from the Countryside Commission. 1. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING The Clerk asked for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Balfour-Smith was proposed by Mr. Mover seconded by Mrs. Willard. There being no other nomination, Mr. Balfour-Smith took the chair. 2. NOTICE CONVENING THE MEETING The Clerk read the notice convening the Meeting. 3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 12th MARCH 1976 It was agreed that the minutes should be taken as read. 4. ELECTION OF CONSERVATOR Mr. R.J. Mover offered himself for re-election. There being no other nominations, Mr. Mover was declared as having been re-elected. 5. CONSERVATORS REPORT: Mr. C.R. Balfour-Smith, Vice Chairman of the Conservators, reported on forest activities during the past year. He stated that there had been a serious year for forest fires. In the driest summer on record, there had been numerous fires, burning some 600 acres of forest. He paid tribute to the fire fighters, particularly the Rangers who had spent many nights camping in the Information Caravan in between putting out fires. The extremely wet weather had followed the draught, and the Conservators had been very concerned by the mud and erosion. Riding had therefore been restricted during the winter months to the fire rides, and certain other marked tracks. The restriction was having limited success, and the Conservators would be giving further thought to the problem.
Page 1 and 2: 1977 - 1993 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF
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 and 12: Grant of 75% £5,850 Total cost to
Page 13 and 14: There being no further business the
Page 15: felled some trees near the boundary
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
Page 31 and 32: The Superintendent presented the Fi
Page 33 and 34: CASH AND BANK POSITION Current Acco
Page 35 and 36: INCOME 1 st estimate Deficit Additi
Page 37 and 38: ) Estimates 1979/80 - The normal ex
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
Page 47 and 48: houses. They would only be working
Page 49 and 50: Gage's solicitor to advise him of t
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
Page 57 and 58: SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS There sh
Page 59 and 60: The Clerk reported on a visit he ha
Page 61 and 62: 6. AMENDMENT TO THE ASHDOWN FOREST
Page 63 and 64: d) Compulsory Purchase King Standin
Page 65 and 66: 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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