Transcript Historical Minute Book 1952 to 1965 - Ashdown Forest

estimates indicate a contribution limited to £219 (£1000 less the estimated normal income of £781). However, the
Local Authorities for some years now have usually agreed to defray the whole of the Excess of Expenditure over
Income, which for 1954 is £8l3.2.10d, as provided for under the 1937 Act, Section 15 (2), paragraph 3, and it is
suggested that the full estimated deficit £720 for 1955 might similarly be met by the Local Authorities. The position
and allocations would then be as follows:
Total E.S.C.C. E.G.U.D.C. C.R.D.C. U.R.D.C.
Revised 813.2.10 406.11.5. 81.6.4 81.6.4 243.18.9
1954 figures
As per 1955 720.0.0 360.0.0 72.0.0 72.0.0 216.0.0
estimates
Total 1533.2.10 766.11.5 153.6.4 153.6.4 459.18.9
Paid re. 720.0.0. 360.0.0 72.0.0 72.0.0 216.0.0
1954
Total 813.2.10 406.11.5 81.6.4 81.6.4 243.18.9
Adjustment 30.14.11 15.12.5 3.0.6 3.0.6 9.1.6
of 1950
over-charge
Total 782.7.11 390.19.0 78.5.10 78.5.10 234.17.3
A Meeting of the Conservators duly convened and held at The Village Hall, Forest Row, on Wednesday
20th April 1955 at 2.30 p.m.
Present: The Marquess of Abergavenny O.B.E., Messrs. J. Card, W. Gillham, R.T. Innes, S.J. Marsh, T.R.
Mountain, W. Mitchell, Brigadier J.K. McNair C.B.E., Messrs. J.R. Owen J.P., E.W. Pye, Mrs. U. Ridley, Messrs. J.
Rowe and A.C. Wolfson.
Apologies for Absence. were received from Miss M. Blount M.B.E., Col. Sir Ralph Clarke K.B.E., Lady Dudley
Gordon, Mr. A.K. Harvey, Mrs. S.M. Looker O.B.E. and Mr. G.A. Warburton.
1. Minutes
The Minutes of the last Meeting as printed and circulated were taken as read, confirmed and signed.
2. Matters arising from Minutes
(a) Timber hauling and Damage to Forest by Messrs. Turner of Lewes. The Clerk reported that the damage had
now been repaired.
(b) Round Timber Co. Ltd.. and, damage to Forest at Kidds Hill.
The Clerk reported that the damage had now been made good.
(c) Encroachment by Mr. Withy, The Rough, Colemans Hatch.
The Clerk reported that this encroachment had now been removed.
(d) Damage caused by Military Vehicles at Kingstanding.
The Clerk read a letter received from Lt. Col. Hogge G.S.O.I, in which he stated he had received a telephone
message from the Officer commanding the T.A. Battalion concerned who had apologised profusely and promised
to take appropriate action to ensure that further damage did not occur again. The G.S.O.I. also, stated that the
Command was re-doubling its efforts to give the "Rules" further publicity. The Chairman reported that the East
Sussex County Council were making alterations to the longstanding road junctions which when carried out should
avoid damage to the Forest in the future.
(e) Re-investment of Post Office Savings Account.
The Clerk reported that acting on the instructions of the Board at the last meeting he had withdrawn the
£141.19.11. being the amount in the Post Office Savings account and had re-invested £140 in the Uckfield
Permanent Benefit Building Society. This investment will bring in 21/2% free of income Tax.
3. The Automobile Association's request to erect pedestal giving direction to points of interest.
The Clerk read a letter from A.A. and produced plan and designs of the pedestal in connection with their request.
The Board discussed the matter at length and came to the conclusion that the erection would cause a congestion of