WCA newsletter 161 August 2017

May
Council held it’s Annual General Meeting, when Cllr Michael Edwards was re
-elected as Chairman, and Cllr Hamish Monro re-elected as Vice-Chairman.
Martin McNamara was co-opted as a Councillor for Westfield Ward.
Having reported concerns about the line painting at the zebra crossing and
bus stop, outside the school, Council was pleased to see them repainted in
May.
Repairs were carried out to the traverse stepper and litter bin in the
Recreation Ground. Unfortunately, the dinosaur springer at Churchfield was
vandalised, and provisions were made to have this repaired. This has now
been completed.
June
Council received a report about the Westfield Downs Project, from Roger
Carrier, which included confirmation that Matthew Homes have pulled out of
the purchase of the land. The current owners have retained a consultancy
firm, and will be applying for planning permission so that when a new
purchaser is found, the sale can proceed quickly. Council thanked Roger
Carrier for his efforts to date and hoped that he would remain as project
manager.
Council appointed an arboriculturist to carry out a tree survey of all the trees
in the village that are the Parish Council’s responsibility. This is due to be
completed in the next couple of weeks.
The inclusive roundabout, to be placed in the Recreation Ground, was
ordered. This is due to be fitted in August, and we hope the children will
enjoy this new addition to the playground.
July
It was agreed that there is a lack of play equipment in the village for older
children, and it was suggested that the addition of outdoor gym equipment
would be a good way of promoting exercise in the village and discouraging
acts of vandalism. In light of the delay to the Westfield Down project it was
suggested that some of the earmarked reserves, for the recreation facilities,
could be used to improve the facilities on the Parish Field. It was decided to
research equipment, and look at the possibility of securing funding for the
project.
Council discussed ideas for a poppy display in 2018, commemorating 100
years since the end of WW1. It is hoped that all the groups in the village will
make poppies to be displayed, most probably near the trees on Churchfield.
If you would like to make a poppy to be displayed, would like to volunteer to
help put up the display, or have some ideas you would like to share, we
would love to hear from you!
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