Transcript Historical Minute Book 1977 to 1993 - Ashdown Forest

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1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Hon. C.A.S. Grimston. 2. MINUTES Subject to the following amendment the Minutes of the Meeting of 24th. January were approved and signed by the Chairman. Item 3 penultimate paragraph - Delete 'resolved' and substitute 'proposed'. 3. MATTERS ARISING a) Forest Rate. The Superintendent reported that the seven Commoners who had owed Rates for two years had been given a final warning that Court action would be taken for recovery of the debt. All seven had paid thanks to the persuasive efforts of the Head Ranger. The Chairman thanked Mr. Arnold for his efforts. b) Purchase of Land. The Clerk reported that there had been a delay in this matter on the part of Lord Gage's Agents. The price of £20,000 had now been agreed by the District Valuer. Unfortunately, due to the delay the Countryside Commission were unable to make a grant in this financial year and were not yet certain of the availability of funds next year. As well as the 75 acres being purchased, Lord Gage is including two small pieces of Manor Waste of about 3 acres each. There will be no charge made for this extra land. c) Conservation Officer. The Clerk reported that, following consultation with the Chairman, he had arranged for Paul Millmore, the County Council's Heritage Coast Conservation Officer to be seconded to the Forest for six months commencing 1st. April. As with the previous Conservation Officer, grant aid will be available from the Countryside Commission. d) Encroachment at Putlands Bungalow. The Superintendent reported that, following the meeting on 24th. January the elected Committee had visited the site, but the problem was not yet finally resolved. It was decided that the boundary as laid down on the Award Map should be adhered to and our Solicitor was instructed to communicate this to the owner. It has been agreed that an independent surveyor should stake out the boundary in accordance with the map; this in fact had been done this morning. No further problems were now anticipated. e) Purchase of Projector. The Friends of Ashdown Forest had been approached and had agreed to pay for a projector and screen. The Conservators asked the Clerk to convey their thanks to the Friends. 4. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The Financial Statement as at 28th. February had been circulated to the Board prior to the Meeting. Although the balance in the current accounts was high at the end of February all outstanding accounts have now been received and paid leaving a balance just sufficient to cover the end of month salaries. 5. REPORT ON THE COMMONERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Mr. Wills had been elected as Chairman of the Commoners Annual General Meeting and he reported on the Meeting to the Board. There were about 80 Commoners and their spouses present but only 8 or 10 of these actually vote. There were two candidates for the vacancy on the Board, Mr. M.G. Hall and Mr. F. Kennard. The result of the vote was:- Mr. Hall 151 votes Mr. Kennard 159 votes Mr. Kennard therefore being re-elected for a period of five years. The Chairman congratulated Mr. Kennard and welcomed him back. Mr. Kennard briefly addressed the Board and thanked the elected Conservators for their support. Other matters reported to the Commoners were, Proxy Voting, The Proposed Purchase of land and the Commoners' Newsletter. None of these items were met with any enthusiasm on the part of the Commoners. A
The proposal by the Conservators to seek an Amendment to the Act to give them powers to control and manage camping sites not on the Forest was discussed at some length and the proposal finally put to the vote, the result being 42 for and 43 against. The Commoners had been sent details of the proposed Fund Raising Campaign prior to the Meeting and this was discussed at length. No strong opposition was met and the general opinion was that it should be a success. It was suggested by the Commoners that, at future Meetings, all elected Conservators should be on the platform to answer questions. Miss Willard felt that it would also help to bridge the gap between the Conservators and the Commoners if some of the appointed members of the Board were also invited to the Meeting. Most members of the Board felt that this was a good idea. Failing this, Mr. Taylor suggested that a public gallery be made available at Conservators Meetings. The Chairman requested that this be put on the Agenda for discussion at the next Conservators Meeting. 6. Promised Amendment to the Act. re. Caravan Sites Following a general discussion and taking into consideration the result of discussions at the Commoners Meeting, Mr. Kavanagh proposed that the Conservators do not seek this Amendment. Seconded by Mr. Wills and carried 12 votes to 2 7. LAYOUT OF CAR PARK H.50 A detailed plan of the Car Park was displayed and described by the Clerk. It was to be a "Summer Only" grassed car park with two entrances. One of the existing entrances would be moved as it was close to a dangerous bend. When completed there would be space for approximately 50 cars. A general discussion ensued and the plan was approved. 8. REQUEST FROM MR. FORSYTH FOR AN EXTENSION OF HIS RIDING PERMIT Mr. Forsyth runs a residential Language Study Centre at Friars Gate Farm and at present has a permit for four horses. He has requested that consideration be given to this being increased to six horses. After a brief discussion and by a majority decision the increased permit was refused. 9. LICENSED ROADWAY AT FOREST HOLME Mr. Taylor declared an interest in this matter and agreed not to take part in any discussions. The Clerk briefly outlined the proposal for the roadway and it was decided that a Sub-Committee carry out an on-site inspection and make a decision at that time. 10. APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS FOR AN INTERPRETATION STUDY The Superintendent reported that, subject to availability of funds at the time, the Countryside Commission would be prepared to give a grant toward the Interpretation Section of the proposed Ashdown Forest Centre. They would, however, insist on a professional opinion before doing so. Full details had been circulated to the Board prior to the meeting. Although a proposal to employ the Dartington Amenity Research Trust to carry out the study had previously been shelved, it was now desirable to reconsider their appointment. The Countryside Commission had indicated that they would grant aid 75 per cent of the fee and the Friends of Ashdown Forest had been approached to finance the other 25 per cent. Mr. Edwardes-Jones proposed that, subject to the finances being available, the Board go ahead with the study. This was seconded by Mr. Wills and passed unanimously. 11. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ON SUNDRY MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA The Superintendent reported that there had been a break-in at the Depot and a tractor battery stolen. The Police were notified and a claim will be made to the Insurance Company. A request had been received from Beacon School, Crowborough, to create a Nature Trail on the Forest below the Horder Centre. After a full discussion it was agreed that permission should be granted. The project would be regarded as a trial scheme, and was to be under the close supervision of the Superintendent. A local hang-gliding enthusiast had requested permission to practice on the Forest. The Clerk outlined some of the problems that might occur. Mr. Edwardes-Jones proposed that, as the Forest was extensively used for recreation, permission should be granted. This was seconded by Mr. Gent, but when put to the vote the resolution was lost 5 votes to 7.
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 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
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: 3. ELECTION OF TWO CONSERVATORS. Th
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
Page 67 and 68: 8. TO FIX THE DATES OF CONSERVATORS
Page 69 and 70: Mr. Edwardes-Jones proposed that Mr
Page 71 and 72: The Superintendent reported that du
Page 73 and 74: Dear Sir, 1979/80 Audit The audit o
Page 75 and 76: 2. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeti
Page 77 and 78: Implications The interpretive servi
Page 79 and 80: The Chairman stated that he had rea
Page 81 and 82: The Committee RECOMMEND that the Co
Page 83 and 84: The Trust had authorised funds for
Page 85 and 86: 4. THE ASHDOWN FOREST CONSERVATION
Page 87 and 88: The Minutes were approved and signe
Page 89 and 90: a) Fires. There were several fires
Page 91 and 92: 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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