Residents Association Meeting, 4th October 2007
Summary of the Executive Committee meeting held on Thursday 4th October, 2007, in Broadstone Library.
Pat Talbot had now sent a formal letter to Burkitt Accountants, thanking them for the electricity supply for the Broadway clock.
BRA had sent a response to the Issues and Options Consultation. MB said that the results of the Consultation would form part of The Local Development Framework (LDF) which was the blueprint for Poole’s future. This would refer to Site Specific plans, which will be the equivalent of the present ‘Guidances’
Footpath 5 was starting to become a reality, with all major problems resolved
Chairman
Chairman’s Remarks
Dorset Life Magazine is soon to publish an article acknowledging that Broadstone is one of the most pleasant places in Dorset to live.
There have been several instances of people tripping upon the block pavements in the Broadway. Some of these have resulted in non-trivial injuries, and the meeting felt that we should make representation to the Council to survey and repair the affected areas.
Cllr.Brooke pointed out that much of the paved area belonged to the shop owners not the Council, and that the area was occasionally inspected for problems. However the ‘urgent repair’ verdict was only given for a 2cm or more change in level.
On the planning front, the significant applications were for blocks of flats. 70 Springdale Rd had been refused, and 18-20 York Rd was still current. There had been a meeting over the Broadstone Hotel, and the decision deferred.
The application to erect larger radio masts on the water tower had been refused, partly as a response to the large public petition that was organised.
The cost of removing all the ‘rubbish’ from the problem house in Clarendon Rd was reported to be over £20,000. This is the second time this step has had to be taken.
The treasurer said subscriptions are arriving steadily, and to date we have £5.639, roughly £1,600 more than 2006. Advertising has raised £1,940 with £940 still to come. Expenditure has been £2,300 for printing, and £194 expenses for Advertising and Secretary.
This gives a surplus for the year to date of £4,625.
Our bank and cash balances, stand at £12,454, of which £11,355 is on deposit earning interest.
Barry Smith, the new editor reported that he had now transferred the advertising register and accounts on to his computer. He still had over £400 overdue.
With regard to the Winter Magazine, he felt that magazines in future should be targeted at a wider age range than in the past. He also provided a sample cover and stationery bearing a BRA logo, which he hoped would be used in future. Members examined the samples and adopted them as prototypes for future documents. They were printed in green, and this gave rise to some discussion about choice of colour.
BS would also be adding a disclaimer to the magazine.
We had received returns from over 75% of wardens regarding membership subscriptions.
Frank Wood had also been checking his computer records, looking for long-serving wardens. His records go back to 1990, and he provided a list of wardens who had served for at least 10 years – some for 16 years or more. This list prompted a discussion as to the length of service that meted an award. It turned into a competition between 20 or 25 years, with 25 being the final choice.
For Chamber of Trade, the Xmas lights will be switched on, on Wed 28th Nov. and the Parade is on Dec. 1st.
The Chamber had discussed the Farmers Market, and use of the toast rack parking area, and some Traders felt they had lost business, and wanted a change of location. The future of the market really rests with Poole Council, who control the licence and need to find an alternative site.
The Police were pushing to re-introduce the Shopwatch scheme which, thanks to new technology, seemed greatly improved.
The Secretary raised the question of the notice board outside the Post office, which was in need of repair. Pat Talbot said he would get a couple of estimates for the repairs. The initial proposal for a short entry in the Winter Magazine was discussed, and members felt there were several areas that were not covered. The Editor would like to produce a further attempt at meeting our requirements.
New History of Broadstone had sold very well, with only seven of our target of 1000, left.
The authors felt they would like to build an archive of updates and changes, with a view in, say, 3 years time, for someone (not necessarily them) to produce a revised edition. The meeting supported this course of action.
In total we have raised a surplus of over £1800 on the ‘History’.
Traffic situations were discussed. There were requirements for an island and pedestrian crossing outside The Stepping Stones, and great need for a formal crossing in Dunyeats Road near the Harry Palmer office. Cllr Brooke said both of these were in the list being considered by the Transport Action Group.
As from29th October, the Service 18 from Broadstone to Bournemouth would be operated by Transdev (Yellow) buses. This would relieve some pressure on Poole’s funding to Wilts and Dorset, and may result in some improvement to other local services.
The meeting was told of the death of John Perry, a former Officer of BRA, and more recently Mayor of Wimborne. Barry Smith said he would put a little obituary notice in the Winter Magazine.
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