INDEX

1979

January - December

llIN1JTE nmEx 1979

kLIAJThTS

Competition 250,537Working Party 149,484Rents 558

AUDIT

1976/7 711977/8 408

ANGLIAR WATER .AIJTHORITY

River Quality Objectives 43Sewerage Capital Prograe 44Capital Works Prograimne 1980 392Land Drainage Needs 393

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B.ARRINGTONS 543,696

BUIlDING CONTROL - POLICY

Adoption of 341Building Regulations - Enforcement 721

BuILDING BIUULATIONE - RELAXATION

BR TAD.

14264 and 14270 2714304 6714388 11814451 1182 ilounes — Brakes Way 11914708 24115022 35714947 35715131 45415133 42415069 42414948 42415222 42415170 42415477 51615479 51615446 51615519 51615419 51615206 51615361 51615332 51615809 60815273 6on

BUS SVI0EE

No. 65 165,276Little Wheatleys 275No. 70 40].

Rayleigh Interchange — See "Railways"Concessionary Bus Fares 590Bus Shelter - Blastwood Road. 681

DANTE! ISLiND

Hazardous Installations

CAR PARKS

99,108

Charges policyCastle RoadExtension - Back Lane, Rochford

CARAVAN SITES ACT 1960

160,576,714207

518,577

Standard ConditionsGlenoroft Nurseries, HawkweflHockley Mobile Estatetthanthorised Caravan, Nelson Road, Asbingdonatab1is1mxent of a }.tnioipa1 Caravan Site

Thade RefuseAnimal Welfare LioencesIncrease in Charges — VATPavilionsCharity FootballAllotment Rents

Review$ of 1980/81Charges for Facilities

CLEAN An ACT

Spencers Nurseries, Main Road, Hawkwell.

CLMETS BALL SPORTS CENTEE

Charging PolicyContract 749Pd. SystemPossible Extension

StaffingSwtiiml.ng PoolAccess Road

C0?&IITE AND REPORTS OF

155285,334

492493559

42153348

381,47838558

660,683694

Hackney Carriage PanelC],ements HaJ..l — See Card. of that TitleRecreation CentreConservation PanelJoint Staff CoamaitteeJoint Works CoxitteeHawkwell East Wor1cing PartyAllotments Working PartyHone & Water Safety PanelStructure ofTea BreaksAppointment of Co'imoilloraLocal Plans Working PartyRoad SafetyDevelocent Services - Temporary Chainan

49,268,499,680

204234,235,2%, 237

246, 426,544267,500

439

584

60,142103,566

143378412

462,488,489,567,656487

6379,121,217,363,455,543,635

80,179,293,413,70681,597

120,247,331,427,433,634149,484

154,389,667196

''r ir'IIIT P '' '!!'H

CilTJ!I!iEE AND REPORT OF — (Continued)

Rayleigh Interchange Working Party See "Railways"Southend Computing Centre 527Staff Review Panel 593,710lottery Panel 595Texts of Ref erenoe 601Council and Committee Procedures 6048 Week Cycle 628Transfer of all Meetings to Rayleigh 628,716Horse Riding Panel 564,662Perfornance Review Sub.—Conaittee 718Pairview and Homestead W.P. 726

CO!&UEITY LAXO ACT

See also I!L&tj])t I

Saucer Field 9

OONCISI0NAEY SCHEMFB

Green Paper 175Concessionaxy Bus Pares 590

C0KFERFCES

ZETA 11,346District Ccitrtcils & Town Planning 31,437Bus Services 52N.H. & TPP.S. 95,623A.D.C. 92,166Bating & Valuation 172,589&tvironinental Health 258LLA. 266Sixth 'World Airport 347Institute of Housing 645

COITRACL

756 — 35 768 319755 — 36 731 342,370,468660 — 37 769 I 647701 — 37,355 732 651751 — 78 787 674749 — 103 730 695764 - 302767 — 318Reports 254,294, 3)t

CawrEAvnTIoNS

See "Tow & Comtry Planning - Contraventions"

COtThTCTh PREIIISES I

57 South Street, 177,303,70414111 Hall 205,220,303,440Castle Hall 565Transfer of all Meetings to Rayleigh 6282, Bull Lane, Rayleigh 705

C0IJNCII1L0ES

E.H. iAcook 20Attendance Allowance 98,1060.1). Briit 107Mrs. F.m. Clayton 107Annual Royal Garden Party 200Leader of the Ommoil 214,229Krs. L.LA. Campbell—Daley 343Approved Duties 528Teaoh-Th 324Local Government in a period of Retrenchment 625

DKI!KED PLA}&1NC CONSLFNTS

rtension Bark Lane Oar Park 577Cliildrens flspace - Tylney Avenue, Roohford 61037, Sutton Court Drive 61957, South Street, Roohford 202,303Car Patting, 11ay1eii Offices 695

DELATIN SOEE.?E

Improvement Grants to D. of H & H 33D.T.2. 224,722BateRelieftoDofP. 299Terms pf R$erenoe to Ooi.ittees 601

DEPART!AL ZNSPEG'TIONS

Town Plaiming, Technical Services & Athninistration 605

BLCTIOBS

1979 Register 12Fees 97Review of County Electoral Arrangements 441

ESSfl CO1NTY COUNCIL ACT

Unsafe Thees, Canewdon Hall Close, Canewdon 613

TIMATES

Capital Schemes 1979/80 7,21,62,717lurprovements of amenity 269,396Capital Schemes for the Pitture 447Public Conveniences — Crown Hill 570Baz'ringtons Cottages 594Locally Determined Sector -Capital Projects 649L.D.S Minor Capital Schemes 661,684,696,724Noise Measurement 678

EAT3 - IRflhITSPait Sports Centre 74Protective Clothing & Vehicle Repair 409

C21ThITUBE CUTS

Control of Ekpenditure 533Castle Hall 565Staff Review Panel 593,710Thtroduction of S week cycle 628Transfer of all Meetings to Rsyleii 628

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FESTIVAL OF SPORT

1979 148

UOTPAThS

No, 13 Sutton 50Battleabridge to Rawreth 2791, 4 and 25, Canewdon 28018, Gt. Wakering 2811, Roohford.49 and 50, Rayleigh 283Riding of' Horses 504Maintence of 57913, Paglesham 282

GRANT OF IA)AN REQJ]ISTS

Hu.llbridge Connilty Association 15, 206,306,697Crossroads Care Attendare Scheme Trust 75Burns Unit, Bil1erica 76,86,108To Charity from Refuse Wages 111S.O.S. Soc. for Hmtally Handioapeft children 173,214,296Historic Buildings Act — Policy 217S.O.S. Building Preservation Tntst 295Festival of Sport 297Hulibridge Sports & Social Club 305Bocliford & District Swimming Club 511

— Canewdon Parish Council 591,696,698Annual List 1980/81 700

HLCK11r.( CARRThGE

Stand, Rochford Market Square 47Fares 48

HEALTH & S.A7E'IT AT WORK NiX). ACT 1974

Safety Policy Statement 178

HJIWAYS — See also "Waiting Restrictions & Speed Limits"

Hazardous Chemicals 45R.W.A. 1974, 5.7 — parking on verges etc. 46,271Delegation from g.o.C. ia6Tendering procedure 270Hawkwell Road - Pa:&ang 287Obstraction of Woodside Road, Ashingdon 403,450,505Riding of Horses 544Battleebridge By—Pass 521Traffic to and from Wallasea Island 575Maintenance 579,586Movement of heavy vehicles, Lower Lwnbridge,

Rayleigh. 58C)BellThgham Lane, High Street, Rayleigh 582Love Lane, Rayleigh — Weight Restriction 583Closure of Sleepers Lane, Rayleigh 585

HOSPITALS

Radio Service 213

HOUSING - See "Improvement Grants""Unfit Houses""Municipal Housing"

HOUSE PURCHASE IA1ANS

Advance limit 30].Building Society Support lending scheme 702

IMThOVIXEff& GRAIflIS

Upper aM lower flats, Globe Cottage, Hail Road, Ray1eii 368

LAKD — See also "Licences & Leases etc""Comnxunity Land. Act"

Off Ledge Close, Rayleigh 38Pormer tips 4].At Bedloes Corner, Rawreth 150,168Rawreth Shot Allotments 150Homers Corner 209Rochford Town Estate — Auction 308,351,531

" " "Claim for adverse possession 308Possible acquisition of' 376aMj. Hill Head Creek 377,434Control over waste disposal sites 390,491Plinberow Avenue 421,618Thuurpington (Cembridge) Canvey Island Boad A.l30 44279, Conway Avenue, Gt. Wcering 530'Barfiefla 'ancaster Road, Rayleigh 562:37 gjij Court Drive 619Hulibridge Playing Field Sea Wall 438,624Purchase of 23 Sweyne Avenue, Hawkwell 646High Street/Crouchnans Avenue, 0±. Wering 653The Avenue, Hullbridge 664

LIC12CES ARD LEASTh ETC — See also "Land"

Hanover Farm, 65,255,305,414For Punf airs 147Old Fire Station, Rayleigh 210Rectory Green flayspace - Easement 253Ark Lane, Rochford 383,561Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club 387Civic Amenity Site 404,502Winoott, Wood Avenue, Hockley 481

116, High Street, Ct. Wakering 512Land at Whitehouse Chase Allotment Site 557Land lying to the N.E. of Eawreth Playing Field 560

Open Space adjoining Thill Inn Pub, Hockley 6592, Bull Lane, Rayleigh 705

lOCAL COVNNE�T FINANCE BILL

Synopsis 174

School Swioning Pools 77GreenhouseLettery Panel 595

MARK

Waiting Restrictions — Market Scyare, Rocliford. 573Rochford Market 6i6

MUNICIPLL HOUSING DEVELO?(ENT - See alsoMunicipal Housing Individual,General, Sale of and "contrcts"

Bochford. Tom Estate, Phase I 6H.I.P. allocation 8,349,526Little Wheatleys, Thase I 16,475Hambro Hill 90,235High Street, Wakering 137,202,519,653Purchase of MOD Property, Wakering 349,443,532,540,555Aged Person Accommodation,Saucer Field, Ashingdon 373Crouchmans Avenue, Gt. akeririg 653Little Wheatleys — Proposed Coanunity Centre 654

MUNICIPAL HODBING G[3AL - See also Municipal Housing Individual,Development, Sale of and. "Contracts"

CAP's from outside District 131,473,643Vietnemese refugees 132,474Adaptation for handIcapped 133Pinchfield Trust — Waiting list 134,313Yardstick for ama11 sites 136Rent collection & arrears 312,369,469,553,644Sheltered Housing & Social Security 321Review and Proeas 470B/c 391-497 Ashingdcn Road 372Housing Policy - Strategy & Investment Progranne 471,52626/28 Button Court Drive — Garages 554,621,638Housing Bill—Consultation Papers 639Home Insulation 641Basildon D.C. - Relocation of Tenants 642Starter Homes 652

Polystyrene roof insulation 670

MUNICIPAL HOUSING flJDiviJxiAL - See also "Municipal Housing General,""Municipal Housing Development"Municipal Housing Sale of" and "Contracts"

5037 312CAP 4855 315o/o 286 316

o/o 287 l70.AP 607 74CAP 1593,304,651 47*

MUNICIPAL HOUSING - SAlLE OF See also Municipal Housing IndividualDevelopment, General and Contracts

Joint Purchases 2Re Possession on imrtgage default 139,203Scheme 314,476,640 -

Mortgage facilities 703

MUSIC MID DANCING LICC

"Crccs", Egyleigh 2,18,68The Anchor, South Faubridge 156,507

NOISE

Control of Pollution Act 1974 — 40 Queens Road,Raylei&i 568Noise Measurenent 678

NOTICE BOARI'8

Provision of 7, 21,62

OFFICE EQEJIP.NThTJ?

Cash Receipting System 592New Raylei Filing System 410

(lOTS IIthl BODIES

Annual Appointments 239Globe Schools 5N.T.G. Consumer Council 10Mn Health Authority 100Traffic Commissioners 198Grove Junior & Infant Schools 199Southend Airport - Consultative Conanittee 340Electricity Consultative Council 345National Hou4ng & Town Planning Council 435National Industrial Consultative Bodies 436Southend Community Health Council 569Ccnknty Nsnpower Conaittee 626Thansaide Oil Refineries 676S .E. sex Council for Conxnity Understanding 699

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P.AJITW COtJSCILS

Concurrent functions 183

PARK SPDTh]YS CThThE

Squaah Courts 59,252floodlit trim trail 483Golf Driving Range 617

PUBLIC BEkLTh ACTS

47, Grasmere Avenue 40Oheapside West, Rayleigh 494Orchard Avenue, Hockley 425Teim3outh Drive, Rayleigh 496Hilltop Development, Ashingdon 497,671Warwick Road, Rayleigh 672260, Plumberow Avenue 673

PUBLIC 0P SPACD

Plumberow Avenue 618

RAILWAYS

Rsyleii Interchange 160,431,450,456,723Rail Services 682

RATE BILLER - See also "Bating General"

flats 17 and 21 Lime Court 72Scout Hut, Mageolia Roa1 181Rating (Disabled Persons) Act 1978 300Delegation to B of P 299Schedule 299

BATThG CE21ERAL — See also 'tate Belief"

Target Pigure 13Payment by Credit Card 731979/80 91,fl2Report for 19 78/79 298

BAflEI(2 IN1KtLL

Decoration by SI.P,.AI.B. 144

BEVUBE COLLEXJTION

Civic Amenity, Bochford 51,159,404,502,675Industrial Action 53,55,84,86,111,114,167,187,212At Holidays I 26,395

ROAD SAFEPY — See also "Conittees"

Agency 21,500Poynters Lane, Wakering Road 400Pedestrian Crossing - Bastwood Road,Rayleigh 669

RO0HDRD RESERVOIR

Litter bins 385Landscaping 384,485

SEWERS — See also "Surface Water"

Rectory Green Retate 259Sheridon. Close 260,264Hilltop Pam 261,262Water Act 1973 391Obstructed private sewer, Lt. Wakering Road 405Glenvood Avenue, Haiwkwell 571

Hilltop Development, Ashingdon — Phase In 671

Warwick Road, Raylei&i 672Soil Sewer, Folly Chase, Hockley 689

SILVER JUBILEE

Rayleii Fair 21

naji LIMITS

Poynters Lane, Wakerin.g Road 40030 map.h. Consolidation Ord.er 57440 m.p.h. London Road, R"leii 686

SPORTING & 1ThX3RE&TI0NAL PLC ILITIS

Hockley Primary School 57Gt. Wakering Playing Fields 58Report 6].

Definition of tijunjorU 143.Rugby facilities 145

Pitches, hire conditions 146Facilities in Rochford 385flrework Display - King George' s Field 479Childrens Playspace - Tylney Avenue, Rochfcrd 482, 658Fairview Playing Field - The Chestnuts 486Hockley Woods 563Public Misuse of Facilities 564Golf driving range 617

STAFF INDOOR, INDIVIDUAL

G.E. 17,94,197,629A2,AS and A13 - authority in legal proceedings 82D of T.P 101Asat. 3D of P 415,514Appointment of Acting Chief Fecutive 534Post P.40 - Grievance Appeal 598Mr. C. Sullivan 69LCaretakers 711Post H.53 712Planning Consultant 713

STAFT INDOOR - GThERAL

General Review of Establishment 87,417kmual Review of Directors 93Discretion by Planning Officers 192Annual Staff Appraisal System 197Car allowances 307Post P.3 435Officers temporarily undertaking additional duties 709Staff review Panel 593,710

STh1TP NtIIlBFtING & RMIING

At Little Wheatleys 157Nordne Close & Glebe Close 158Paington Close 272Pairnead 273land off Warwick Road, Jtrleii - Warwick Green 498Betts Earn Estate, Hockley 572Hilltop Pam ëtate, Ha'wkwell 679

STIWIET LIGHTING

Rayleigh Town Centre 268(i),50lMaintenance 503,603,677

S[JRFACThI WATEE -s See also tSemlI

Castle Road Depot 4Spring Gardens, Rayl eigta 28943—51 Hullbridge Road 290Drainage ditch at Rayleigh Downs Road 394Priority — Council Schemes 393Private Street Wo±s - Hulibridge 596A

TOWN & COUNTRY P11MNING ACT - See also "93 & O.P. - Oontraventlone't

Country Parks access to countryside 28Thiployment and Esonomic initiative in essex 29

&mrt Bovers, Ha*well. 558 117Quest End, Rawreth 122Essex Structure Plan 126,201,525Mast & Aerial, Devenish Yard 125Listing procedure — policy 209Green Belt Subject Plan 246,426,544T.P.P. & P.T.P. 216Cheapeide Ro.st, Rayleigh 425Parish Room, Rayleigh t O3t4,CIft,446,452Design Guide Highway Standards 545Standards for Car Parking 54Proposed Childrens Play Area, Seaview Drive,Gt. Wakering 609Plotlands 61523, Bochefort Drive, Rochford (ROO/924/73) 725

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNflIG ACT ONTRAVThTIONS

Ayres Coal Yard 123,128,190,22385, The Drive 243R/o 353 Little Wakerir Road 244Brockside Cafe, london Road 245Walforde Farm, Thallbridge 329Ashingdon Road 192,333Railway Goods Shed, Rochford 336,362,506Blenheim, New Park Road, Aslnngdon 358'!Broadoe", Stanibridge Road, Stambridge 359Ad!jacthf Carpenters Arms Garage, london Rd.Rayleigh 360Ckrangefield Nursery, St. Peters Rd. Hockley 36155, Lower Road, Hockley 49Devenish Yard, 5/0 55 Hanabro Hill 429"The Ivesti, ¶frendere Avenue 457Creeksea Perry Inn, Wallasea Island 45863, Spa Road, Hockley 517South Pambridge Works, South Fambridge 548Witherdens Pain, Chelmsford Road, Rawreth 612

tThThtIw HOUSES

So—Ho, Queen Annes Grove 130,36716—44 & 46, Castle Road, Rayleigh 366,46443, Hii Road., Hookley 465194 & 196 High Street, Gt. Wakering 46619, WarwIck Drive, Rochford 552

ThHIOT1ES & PLANT

Amendments to Schedule 176Repair & I4aintenance 409, 513Accidents to Council vehicles 708

WAITING RESTRICTIONS — See also t1I[ighyys" & "Speed Limits"

Bull Lane, Hiifield Crescent 18Aahingdon Road, Eastwood. Road. 16].Broad Parade, Seddons Walk & Willow Walk 162Albert Road, Ashingdon 163,194Grove Road, Ba1ei* 277Loading & Unloading ban, Rayleigh 278Ashingdon Road 397Hawkwefl Road 398North Street, Roohford 402Market Square & North Street Roobford. 573Parking Restrictions, Rookery Close, Rayleigh 581Station Crescent, Rayleigh 685

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES

1979

January

R0CE'0TTh DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Policy and Resources Connittee

Ata Meeting held on_4th Januarvl92. Present Cauncillors A.J.

Haney (Chairman) S.W. Bamnard, L.K. Cope, LA. Crick, T. Pawell,8J3.H. fletcher, LB. Foster, D.R. Powler, Mrs. H. Garlick, Mrs.ELM. Heath, flit. Eojnan, A.J. Thnby, LA. Ives, P.B.C-. Jopson,ELV. Maton, D.R. Nears, P.G. Thilpot, J.A. Sheaf, A.L. Tate andD.C. Wood.

Visiting: Counoiflors Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell—ISley, J.H. Carterand J.E. Nokes.

log1ee: Councillors Mrs. J.M. Jones and Miss. B.G.JO Lovett.

NflWTEZ

1. Resolved that the Minutes of the Nesting held on 14th November1978 be approved as a correct record and siied by the Chairman.

IUTEE OP MiT1'3

2. The Coittee received the Minutes of the foflowing Cornittees:—

Cozwnittee Date Minute Nos

A. Development Services 28.11.78 694—701B. Housing Services 30.11.78 702—719

Sale of Council Houses — Joint Purchases (Minute 714/78)

That the words flson/dau&iterr? be substituted for the word 2tson"on both occasions tare that word occurs in the reoonmzel2dationto Minute 714. (2387)

C. Recreation and enities 5.12.78 720—729B. Health and Hi&aways 7.12.78 730—749

Croc's, 19 Hi StreRylaih - ParkinPqb1eis (Minute 745/783

That this matter be considered further at a later stage in theMeeting. (5782)

E. finance and Personnel 12.12.78 750—772a P. Development Services 19.12.78 778—787wqpwsso sm—ocmetncgm

3, Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Performance ReviewSub—Coinittee held on 14th December 1978 be adopted.

BIA)CKAOE OF SURFACE WATMt S AG.OABT'LE ROAD BE

4. The Director of Technical Services reported that the AnglianWater .Anthority had approved the emergency works of exploratoryexcavations required at Castle Road. Depot in order to establishthe reason for the blockage of the existing surfaoe water sewertich passed thnmgh the site.

A written aeenent was made with Roads and Pu.blic Works Limitedto carry out excavations on the Federation Day Works Schedules at

Policy & Resoi.u'cee Conmiittee

an estimated cost of £3,00O

The Committee noted that under Financial Standing Order 4.7(c)the Director of Technical Services had issued a Certificatedated 10th Novber, 1978 to the effect that the exploratoryexcavations were required so urent1y as not to penit theinvitation of tenders.(4657)

BM'RFEEEPATIVEE ON SCHOOL MANAGING BODIES - GTFIBE SCHOOL

5. RECOMMENDED That Couneillor 1COJ Bowen be appointed to serve onthe Glebe Schoo:1 B Managing Body in substitution for Is N.Graham0 (6189)

HOUSING DEVEL0IP - ROCORD TOWN ESTA PR4JjuteS6. The Develoaent Services Committee had. now considered the following

applications for deemed permission for development:—

P00/946/78 - lend adjoining 37 Sutton Court Drive, Rocbford.R00/345/78 — Land between ii & 23 Sutton Court Drive, Rochford.

P00/944/78 - Lend between 27a and 35 Sutton Court Drive, Rochford.P00/943/78 — land between 18 & 20 Sutton Court Drive, Rochford.

RJ(MENDEfl) That for the purposes of Regulation 5 of the Town andCountry Planning General Regulations 1976 anthority be given for thecarrying out of the developnent reierred to in application P00/943/944/945/946/78 subject to the conditions set out in Mimite 698/78.(263)

ThM CAPI'TAL SCENS 1972/so thmtTç7jnd 736L78I7. The Director of Finance reported upon the indications of the service

committees as to the schemes to be incluñed in the proamme forl979/8O In addition to the schemes proposed by the Committees,Nanbers were concerned to ean2az* funds for the purchase of landto provide a site for the Silver Jubilee Canping and AdventureCentre iqhich could then be leased to the Silver Jubilee Trust, andalso to allocate finds to the Recreation and. Amenities Committeesfor use for un—specified recreational projects0

Resolved that the provision of public notice boards throuaout theDistrict be coi tdered by the Recreation and Amenities CcmMttee.

BECOMMDED That the £50D 000 foa, new capital schces for 1979/80be allocated as foflows—

Descriptiofl£

King Qeorges flaying Field Pavilion bctension 10,000Park Spr-ts Centre — floodlit tennis court 1Q,000wad trim trail.Crown Hill Toilets - refurbishing 10,000Acquisition of land for Silver Jubilee Project 10,000Unspecified recreational projects (to be 10,000

'deterained by the Recreation & Amenities

Committee)

2I I!I iii

!&Resoces Committee

HUllSDIG ThS'fllEINU R0tANIm (xrru 47413ffiJ

8. The Director of flrance reported that the Department of theEnvironment HIP allocation to Rochford for 1979/80 was £2, 841,000.However, Rochl'ord' a su'Sission was hi*er than the allocation,but by revising the proamme and vireing wnounts between blocksit would be possible for the Council to continue its policiesinto 1979/80 without any substantial setback. The revisedprogramme was as follows:—

IQIJQ5 'OOOs

Block 1 - New HousebulldpLand. 100Little Wheatleys — Thase 1 962

— Thase 2 235New Road, Gt. W&cering 386Rochford 'l'owa Estate 147Other 112

1,942

Renovation of Dwell (Sec.105) 113(aMwiipp.lisation 5Q(b

2,105Slippage - 180 1,925Block 2 -Improvement Grants 35- er Conservation 45(0)

— Rousing A2t A&vazices 5P. 330Block 3 - Housgjssociation Thans

Springboard - Greensward. Lane - 64Site 2

— Church Road, 292Rayleigh

Royal British Legion— Rayleigh 4Q 586Revised HIP Pztgrwmne 1979/80 £2,841

Notes

(a) Renovation of Dwellings — complete list per Miii. 708/78a(b) 1hinioipalisation — allowance made following Mine. 709 and

710/78

(c) aierr conservation -- this amoimt has been allocated bythe D.O.E. and caznot be used for other than private sector

ener- conservation.

100NME2UJED (1) That the Revised CaRital Programme showa above

be approved.

(2) That in the event of further HIP allooations,the Management Tean be authorised to take steps to achievethe spending of the allocation funds within the Financial Year.

(3) That the Director of Finance be authorised tomake such virements between blocks as may be necessary in thelight of actual expenditure in the Housing Investment Programme.(esi) 3

Policy & Resources Committee

COMMUNITY LAND ACT 19 -4,84 ACRES OP LATh) AT ASHINGDON ROADHAWKWELL1ktWYPE 781 78

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9. The Director of Administration reported that for developmentpurposes the above land had always been regarded as inseparablefrom the adjoining 28.6 acres. The two parcels of land receivedplanniri. consent for residential development under referenceROC/228/73/l. The road pattern provided for an access fromRectory Road and another from Ashirigdon Road. The Hawhwell EastWorking Party were recoimnending that the first phase of the

development which was to take place on part of the 28.6 acresshould receive approval by the Ivelopment Services Connittee forconsent to details. However the Developers could not reachagreement with the uwners to purchase the 4.84 acres and inconsequence could. not provide the access to .Ashingdmi Road anddevelop the 4.84 acres, althon they remained willing to providethe access if the lend could be made available.

It was, in the view of the Panel, imperative for the 4.84 acres tobe developed in conjunction with the 28.6 acres and desirable forthe access to Ashingdon Road to be provided. Moreover, the landwas included within the 30.89 acres listed as Site 7 in the RollingProgramme approved by the Council under the Community Land Act.Per these reasons the Hawkwell :Elast 'Working Party were requestingthat consideration be given to the possibility of using compulsorypurchase powers under the Community Land Act to assist the develoint3ntby the acquisition of the 4.84 acres.

BECOMMENDRO That4 if necessary, subject to the submission to andapproval by the Department of the Thaviromnent of a financial profile,and in accordance with Section 15 of the Community Land Act 1975, andsubject to authorisation by the Secretary of State, a CompulsoryPurchase Order be made in respect of 4.84 acres of land to the westof Ashingdon Road, Hawkwell, commonly laiown as Saucer Field. (4952)

fltTH THAMES GAS CONSUNEB. C0WTCTh

10. The Department of Prices and Consumer Protection had requested areview of the Council's representatives on this Organisation.

RECOMMENDED That Councillors Tts. N. Garlick and J.A. Sheaf bere—nominated to represent this Council. (4544)

IPPA CONPEHENOE — 11TH to 15TH JENE 1979

11. TECOtMENMI) That Councillors A.J. Harvey and IbA. lyss, togetherwith the Director of Finance, be appointed to represent the Councilat this conference. (n6A)

PP.ARkTICN CE REflISTER. OP EGEX)TORS 1979 CMIMO'I'E 761/71)

12. The Chief Rzecutxve reported upon the necessity for all householdersor occupiers of property to supply information for registration purposes.In the following cases, repeated requests and reminders had failed to

produce the information required and authority was sou.it to prosecutethe offenders.

RECG5METhFID That the Chief Thcecutive/Hlectoral Registration Officerbe authorised to institute legal proceedings in accordance with the

Representation of the People Regulations 1974 against the occupiersof the following properties for failure to supply information required• the laec-toral Registration Officer for the purposes of his

registration duty: -

V.

Policy & Resources Connittee

Three Bays Farm, Canewdon Road, Ashingdon53, Eastbury Avenue, Hawkwell2 Larlcfield Close, HawkwellMeadowlands, Victor Gardens, Hawkwell41, Broadland.s .kveame,Hocicley41, Thorpedene Avenue, Rullbridge11 Waiters Bridge Chase, Rochford27 Doggetts Close, Rochford40 South Street, Roohford26A, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh17, Pearsons Avenue, Rayleigh45, Milton Close, RayleighRosula, Sandhill Road, Rayleigh11, Helena Road, Rayleigh44, Station Crescent, Rayleigh63, Barrymore Walk, Rayleigh (16451)

MAKING OF RATE 1979/80 (MINUTE 675/78)

13. The Director of Finance reported that information regarding the

changes in the method of distribution of the needs element of thtrate support grant had now be received from which it was apparentthat although the needs element to be re—distributed was 5.Sp,the foiwula used by the Government to effect the re—distri'bu.tionpenalised Rochford as a low spender in past years and that it wouldtherefore be necessary for the target set for the District ratefor 1979/80 to be revised to I2. 85p.

Whilst reqogeising that this rate wcnild still be lower than thatfor 1978/79, Members were annoyed that the method of re—distributionchosen by the Goverient should penáliae careful low spendingCouncils such as Rochford and not impose penalities upon free—spending Authorities.

BECOMMENDRD (1) That the target for the District Rate for1979/80 be revised to 12.85p.

(2) That representations be made to the Associationof District Councils regarding the distributive method used byHJ€. Government to effect the re-distribution of the needs elementof the rate support grant. (759)

BIXCLIJSION OF THE PUBLIC

14. Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1(2) of the PublicBodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be nowexcluded from the meeting for the reason that publicity wouldbe prejudicial to the public interest, the business about to bediscussed being the subject of confidential. reports.

EUIJLBRDYE CC1MM1JNITY ASSOCIATION -. COMMUMEfl CENTEE (xnin /ys)15. The Coittee considered the private and confidential report of

the Director of Finance circulated to Members only upon the revisedfinancial arrangements 'which had been negotiated to permitcompletion of the scheme. It now appeared that the Associationitself 'was more stable and would be capable of satisfactorily

operating the Centre once completed.

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Policy & Resources Coimnittee

BEOONKEtDKD (i) That Council agree to re—loan the sum of £12,000to the Hulibridge Comimmity Association, the loan to be for aperiod of 10 years, secured on the land. and buildings of thenew Corrmnuüty Centre, there to be no repaywents of principalof the loan nor interest during the first 5 years of the loanperiod, but at the comaencement of the 6th year the loan to berepaid in equal instalments of principal together with interestat 4 per cent above the then current loans poe]. rate witheffect from the beginning of the 6th year.

(2) That Counoillora A.J. Harvey and D.A. Ives beappointed the Council's representatives on the ExecutiveCcnnittee of the Association.

I (3) That the Direotor of finance of the RochfordDistrict Council be appointed as the Auditor to the Association.

(4) That the consent of the District Council beobtained before w further loans are arranged by the Asaociation

(5) That conditions 2,3 and 4 above 'be includedwithin the mortgage deed.

(6) That the Council's Officers be autborised totake whatever action is necessary to bring about a speedycompletion of the Centre and that the Director of TechnicalServices of the Roohford District Council be appointed theSupervising Officer for the remainder of the contract, (1502)

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16. The Comnittee considered the private and confidential reportsof the Directors of' Ainistration and Technical Servicee,circulated to Members only, upon the tenders received forthis contract, upon the outcome of the arithmetical checksof the tenders and the subsequent negotiations with the lowesttenderer. It was pointed out that to accept the lowestnegotiated tender of George Wimpey & Conparry L5mited wouldrequire waiving Pinancial Standing Orders, in accordancewith Order No. 42. The Co!mnittee accepted that in thecircumstances it was necessary to make such an exception.

E3]CME1]EZ) (1) That the second alternative tender submittedby G. Wimpey & Conpany Limited., in the sun. of £1,955,200.00be accepted, subject to contract, such tender being basedon all contract conditions as originally required (i.e.,including a 27 month contr&t period).

(2) That the approDriate Housing Cost Yardstickapplication be made with a saving of £5,174.00 (by possiblyreducing the contingency sin) and £7,000 encroachment intotolerance. (11549)

PIRnOR OP TO PIZAWNçJ?CrNUT$ 676J7s)

17. The Committee received the private and confidential report ofthe Chief Executive, circulated to Mbers only, upon theconsideration given to this appointment, to the allocation ofstaff between the Directcrates of Technical Services and Town

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Policy & Resources Coittee

Planning and upon the arrangements for introducing therevised proposals.

RECCR4MENDHI) That the Chief Recutive take overcontrol of the Thwn Planning Directorate, pending theappointment of the Director, with effect fr 15th January1978. (w)

CROC' 19 HIGH STRBETJI, RAYLEIGH (MThUTE 745/78)

18. Consideration was given to the attached report of theDirector of Administration upon the problems experiencedas a result of the operation of this premises, particularlyby residents of Bull Lane and Highf laid Crescent, Rayleigh,tho suffered nuisance and. disturbance from persons using thepremises and parking their oars in these roads.

RECCM(ENBD) That, as a matter of urgency, the Officersconsult with the Essex County Council with a view to thatAathority m$cing a 'Traffic Regulation Order banning parkingat all tims\in Bull Lane, Rayleigh between its junction withWebstersUct\'hnd its junction with Stile Lane, and also in

•, Rayleigh. (5782)

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ROQEPOB.] DISThICT OQIThTCTh

BOOS- 1*JEB2TMIS WAY, BAYLBIGH (s RINBTE 74V7)r

Report of the Director of Administration

At the December Health and Ri&iways Meeting and subsequently,Xembers raised.queries about the duties and responsibilities of the Council asking how itspowers could or should be exercised to overcome problns now being reportedby residents near the premises. The interest is re than purely local andthe principles involved affect other premises to a 'eater or lesser deceeso it was thou&it that a synopsis would be of assistance to MSbers. Thefofloviug may not cover all points but will answer some.

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1,1 In June 1976 a planning application was received to change a oa'r show-rocninto a Restaurant (later a Public House) arid Nightclub. As originallyproposed the concept was acceptable to Members but they wished to see thepremises restrioted to bona fide club members only and speciflcafly expressedconcern that it should not become a discotheque attracting large numbers ofyoung people. This was the reasoning behind the plaaming conditions limitingentry to over 25 yer old club members. These conditions, angst others,were challenged but the appeal has never been heard so it is still not knottether they would have been upheld..

1,2 There were problems both of principle and detail and some were unresolvedwhen EL Padrino, as it was then known, opened in late 1977. Further questionsarose and ach time and effort was expended but it was financial difficultieswhich brought matters to a head and the premises were acquired by Mr. AntonJohnson in Nay/Jtme 1978. He changed the nightclub name to lt(5ct9It j thepublic house name to ttme Thading Pcat.

1.3 In July 1978 Mr. Johnson, with his Solicitor, met Officers when he outlinedhis proposals for what he called a 'Tbroad speotrwn fatally entertairuent ocunpiex"and was advised that p1ming pemission would be needed for the proposedchanges. At this and subsequent meeting your Officers advised the owner andhis Agents of the likely opposition of the local plataing authority to 200 aai,discos.

1.4 In the event it was necessary for the Director of Mmin{stration to take atim line and apply considerable pressure to obtain the applioation for

— change of use to a dance ball and his concern was such that kzfcrcenzent Actionwas oont1ated sven up to the pre111naity drafting of actual forocentNotices. However the application for this change of use was eventuallyreceived — B0C/llOJ/78

1,5 There is also a separate and quite distinct application for the use of thefirst floor of The Trading Post as a Restaurant — ROC/949/78

2.0 The Present Position

2.1 Although there were other problems, EL Padrino oansed no complaints byresidents • The club membership requirement, although apparently not strictlyobserved, and the entertainment offered meant an adult patronage but the newowner appears to have set out to attract the teenage disco element.

2,2 The Trading Post seems to be very popular with young people but no problemshave been reported.

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2.3 There is specific p.auning permission for a nightclub and that cannotbe revoked without art expensive Diacentinuance Order. It is open tothe owner sDtorIxxiify his activifles as to be able to contend it is anightclub.

3.0 The Complaints

3.1 Specific complaints have been received from 1, 5, 7a and 9 Bull Laneand are all about patrons leaving in the early hours. Coaches andcars parked an Bull Lane and Hlghfield Crescent and noise, abuse andvandalism are reported as common.

3.2 Cars are also left in the Council Offices and Market car parks andcustomers take a short cut by climbing along the boundary wall betweenthe Council car park nd the f4irst house in Bull Lane caising moredisturbance and vandalism, This was one of the problems considered by theHealth and Highways Comnittee, I

3.3 It has also been said that closing time at Crocts is noticed over a widearea as revellers progress on foot.

3.4 See also paragraph 4.2 abcut pianning representations.

4.0 The flnnftg Situation

4.1 ROC/ll0l/78 for "Change of use to dance hail" is scheduled to be submittedto the next Conservation Panel — 22nd February and, subject to any decisionsthen taken, to Develouent Services — 6th March. Sce replies toconsultations are still awited and no recommendation can be formulated as

yet. There are precedents for applications to go direct to the DevelonentServices Conitte and if the Chairman of that Coittee is agreeable bothapplications can go direct to the Ivelopment Services Meeting on 6th

February.

4.2 At the time of writing objections have been received, on broadly the saegrounds as the coxap]aint refened to above, from 1 and 7a Bull Lane, 2bHighfield Crescent an4 4 High Street.

5.0 Licences

5.1 (a) for Drinks

These are dealt wIth by the Licensing Bench. (�.ieries or representationsshould be made to

The Clrk to the Licensing JusticesThe Court HouseVictoria AvenuaScutbend— cm-Sea.

The annual renewal application for Croct s and The Trading Post will beheard 7th February at 10.00 a.m. Objections can be made in writing orin person at the Hearing but if objections are made other than in writingand in time for the applicant to have considered them, the applicantcan ask for an ad.jouranent of the Hearing.

5.2 The Justices may grant a licenc for normal public house opening timesi.e., up to 10.30 p.m. but the application will also be for a SpecialHours Certificate under Section 77 of the Licensing Act 1964. There

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are provisos but in jtractt c, all other onditione being met, if there isa Music and Dancing Licence and if the premises are suitable, the Justicesshall grant the application and this allows drinking up to the hour peitte&in the Mimic and Dancing Licence.

53 The Police say they do not propose to oppose the application for renewalalthoti, as is customary, they intend to keep observation.

5.4 The Director of .Atinistration advises that, since a renedy already liesin the bands of the Council as local planning authority and as the authorityfor Music and Dancing Licences, the Licensing Court is not the best placeto pursue any complaints..

— 5.5. X's) for Music and Danoir

In broad terms if the general public pay, in any way, for entry and musicand/or dancing is provided a licence is needed from the District Council.These licences are all subject to standard conditions and some haveindividual conditions. All Mizaio and Dancing Lioences expire at midaziitunless them is a specific relaxation by the Council and the wording ofthe necessary special condition is to the effect that, if there is aSpecial Hours Certificate in force under the 1964 Licensing Act, thenmusic and dancing can continue until 2.00 a.m. Note that there must beboth a Special Hours Certificate arid a Music and Dancing Licence • Withoutone there is ueither

5.6 Authority to issue Public ttertaimaent Licenoes is delegated to theDirector of Athninistration who takes advice on technical aspects from theDirector of Health and Housing, The Director of AdrnThlstration may notrefuse a licence. If there are objections tich he cannot resolve thematter imast be referred to the Music and. Inaing Licencin.g Panel comprisingthe Chairnan and. Vice—Chairman of the Health and Hiways Consiittee plusCounciflor S.B.H; fletcher, The Panel has power to hear objections andmake decisions on contested application (Minute 544/76).

5.7 An Appeal from th Panel lies to the Crown Court but this has not yetbeen pursued in any of the three cases in which the Panel has acted. However,the Rules of Natural. Justice and the possibility of such an Appeal demandsthat the credibility and inpartiality of the Panel shall in no way bedisturbed or brou&it into question. The proceedings of the panel are

quasi-judicial and every care must be taken to ensure fairness.S 5 • S For these reasons the Director of Adninistration advises that Members of

the Panel shouldt take part in any discussions or debates and should.

withdraw from any Meetings where questions am raised about this or anyother application that is to come before them as a Panel.

6.0 The Possibilities

6.1 4) Waiting Restrictions (See Mi t.745j7L— The Police say they would"probably" support a 24 hour waiting restriction in Bull lane and if theydid then the Highway Authority would likely relax their opposition toTraffic Regulation Orders on amenity grounds and make such an order.Note that it would be necessary to erbend present restrictions which nowrun only from Websters Way to the junction with Hi&ifield Crescent soas to include the whole of Higbfleld Crescent and. all of Bull lane toits junction with Stile Lane. If this line were pasted the Order Makingprocess allows for residents to express their views and they would be ableto say whether the present nuisance is greater or less than the nuisance of

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their not being alile to park outsid± th?ir own houses.

6.2 Th) The Car PJSee Minute 74/7B) — The Director of Technical Serviceshas put in hand ths ez':tion of a gate across the narrow part leading tothe "lower" Council caz park and hopefully this should dissuade the takingof the short cut.

6.3 (q)NusicandDanoinLicence — Using the precedent of and. the pro cedureadopted for "The Anchor't, South Pambridge, the Director of Mni.nistrationhas issued the Public Entertainment Licences for three months only insteadof the usual twelve and in that three months, on February 14th at 2.30 p.mthe ltasic and Dancing Licensing Panel will meet to hear the application forrenewal and any objections thereto.

6.4 The Pane]. can:—

1. Renew the Licence for 12 months with a 2.00 a.m. extension2. Renew the Licence for 12 months without the 2.00 a.m. extension3. Renew the licence for a trial period onlyEach with or without any other conditions that properly relate to theMusic and Dancing Lioences.4. Refuse the application completely.

6.5 If the application is refused completely or if any conditions are tm—acceptable to the applicant he can appeal to the Crown Court but thereis no statutory appeal against a refunal to grant an extension aftermidniat. However, an action mist well lie if the Cotmcil were seento be acting arbitrarily or agaiast the evidence.

7.0 The Position of the_CouncilP

7.1 .Althou&i there can be no fetter on decisions being taken in. the bestinterests of the District, as before stated there is a parount need.for the Council to act and. be seen to act with complete impartiality andnothing nst be done to undenine the oradibilLty of the Panel or incised.of the Council as local pla'nnlng authority.

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5th January. 1979.

I hereby mon you to attend a Meeting of the Bocbford District Councilto be held in the Council Chamber, Rayleigh, Essex on Thursday, 11th Jariiin.ry1979 at 7.30 p.m. then it is proposed to transact the following business:—

PLEASE N0T ALTERED LATE OF MEFII

Prayers

1. To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting of theCouncil held on 21st November, 1978.

2. To receive apologies.

3. Cbajrnants announcements (if any).

4. To receive and consider the Minutes of the following Coniitteesand to pass such resolutions upon them as wa be necessary:—

Ccnaittee 1ta Minute Nos.

Development Services 28.11.78. 694 — 701

Housing Services 30.11.78. 702 — 719

Recreation and .Anenities 5,l2.78 720 — 729

Health and Hiaways 7.12.78. 730 — 749

Finance and Personnel 12.12.78. 750 — 772

Developnent Services 19.12.78. 778 — 787

Policy and Resources 4 1.79. 788 —

5. To corsider questions under Standing Order No.7 (if any) of whichappropriate notice has been 4vi to the Obairnan of the Council.

6. To consider the following tion submitted by Ocuncillor 5.H.Silvaunder Standing Order 5 :—

"In an effort to combat the drunken vandal ism, foul language andbrawling fistictiffs, parking of cars nightly in Bull lane with cons salient"vy4tig...j-p'I of cars, sThnnlng of car doors, disturbing the peace andpxiet and sleep of the residents of Nos 1 to 11 Bull Lane Rayleigh,TIP TO 2.30 A.M on six nights of the week, this Council resolves thatarrangements be mat in hand for a traffic regulation order to be madealtering the present notice stating "No Waiting Monday to Saturday,9 a.m. to 9 p.m." (A few yards from Bun l4ne junction with WebstersWay) to read "No Waiting at any time".. (j782 and

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ROCHPORD D12J!RICT COIThTCIL

Minutes of the Council

At a Meetingjield on 11th January J9fl. Present: Counoillors D.A.Ivestdiaiman), C.J. Appleyard, S.W.]3arnard, Mrs. D.LBoothby, K.J.Bowen,LH.Boyd, W.H.Bu.dge, Mrs. L.LA.Canrpbefl-Daley, J.LCarter, L.LCope,B.A.Crio]c, ¶2.Fawell, S.B.H.Fletoher, LD.Foster, D.R.Powler, Mrs. LGarliclc,Mrs. E.M.Hsxt, A.J.ltarv'ey, Mrs. E.M.Heath, R.H.Holmstr, A.J.Thunby, Mrs. J.X.Jones, P.B.thJopson, Miss B.ChJ.Lovett, E.VJ'!aton, D.}LMears, Mrs. J.LMunson, J.B.Nokes, P.G.Philpot, J.A.Sheaf, S.H.Siln, C.Stephenson, A.L.Tate and D,C).Wood.

Apologies Councillors E.H.Moock, Miss J.R.Brownng and B.Taylor.

19. Resolved, that the Minutes of the neting of 21st Novanber 1978 be approvedas a correct recoxa. and sied by the Chali-mrrn.

CHkIiThAN'S A1NOUNCE±1TS

20. The Chairman informed Members of the illness of Councillor E.HAdcock.The ChaFrnvrn reminded Members of the opening cerenny at Britton Court,Eastwood Road, Raylei&a on Saturday 13th January 1979 at 11 a.m. and alsothanked Members for their recent support at the Salvation itty CarolService and the Staff Christmas Party.

The Chairman paid special tribute to the Council's mrnia1 staff for the'works of 'itting and snow clearance undertaken by them over the New Yearholiday period..

MflilJT OF CC*D(ITTBUS

21. Resolved (i) that the Minutes of the following Committees be received and.the recommendations contained therein adopted subject to the amendments

(2) that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed to anydocuments necessary to give effect to decisions taken or approved by Councilin these Minutes

Ccniittee ]te Minute Moe.

A. Development Services 28.11.78 694 — 701

B. Housing Services 30.11.78 702 — 719

C. Recreation and Amenities 5..l2.7S 720 — 729

D. Health and Highways 7.12.78 730 — 749

(i) Apo]iesThat Co-uncillor Mrs J.M.Jones be added to the list of Councillorsapologising for absence.

(ii) Road Safetgency tnctions(Minut738/])In adc)1ing the recommendation contained in this Minute, Council agreedthat it be amplified, by instructing the Director of Mmtnietration toinform the County Council that the agency method of operating road satfunctions should be ceased within the County; that the County Councilemploy Road Safety Officers direct in order to provide them with a

Council

career structure; that Road Safety Officers should work frcn District

Oomoil Offices, aiinistrative support being provided by the DistrictCouncils; and that local Road Safety Advisory Panels shouJ.d. oontimiein existence to assist these Officera in the promotion of and work in

road safety. (227)

F. F1nance and Personnel 12.12.78. 750 — 772

Prqposed Jubilee U en,Rayleia (Minute 758J7)

That the Chatrman of the Council present to representatives of theJubilee Pair Coittee a Cmmcil Coat of Âme Plaque in recoaitionof and thanks for the Silver Jubilee Celebrations arranged by theFair Coittee (6179)

F. Development Services 19.12.78. 778 — 767

G. Policy and Resources 4. 1.79. 1 — 16

q(i) New Capital Schemes, l979L6C (Minute 7/791

Cl That the reconendation be adopted subject to the deletion ofttTjnspecif ied Recreational Projects — £10,000" and the insertion ofttjj Road (near the Dome) — Flood Relief — £10,000". (708)

(ii) Contract 731 — Little Wheatleys Phase I — Tenders (Minute 16/79)

That this tter be oonaidered further following the exclusion of thepublic. (11549)

(iii) Director of Town Planning (Minute 17/79)

That this nntter be considered further following the exclusion of thepublic. (ps)lOTIOE OP YQION

22. The reco3mnendation contained in Minute 18/79 having been adopted, theChairman ruled, in accordance with Standing Order 13, tint the motionof which notice had been given by Councillor Silva could not beproposed. (5782 & 231)

PZCLUSION OF TEE PUBLIC

23. Resolved that, in accordance with Section. 1(2) of the Public Bodies

(Mmfssion to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be now extClj4e& from themeeting for the reason tint publicity would be prejudicial to the

C public interest, the business about to be discussed being the subjectof confidential reports.

OONTBACT 73]. - LITTLE 1HEMJ1LE!S PRA.SB I - TE2U)ERS (Minute 16/79)

J 24. Purtther consideration was given to this nutter.

U Resolved that Minute 16/79 be adopted. (11549)DIR3)TOR OF TOWN PLANNIW (Minute 17/79)

25. Resolved that Minute 17/79 be adopted. ()

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Minutes of ti's Development Services Committee,,

At a Meeting held on 16th Ja.nuarj 1,21k. Present: CotmeillorsR.D.F'oster (Chainnsn), C,J0AppIe'ard, S.W0Barnard, 1freD0M.Bootbby,K.J.Bowen, R.L:Boyd, WOLBUdge, Mrs. L.LA.Campbel1—11sy, J,H.Carter,L.K.Cope, B.A.Crick, 2,E'awefl, S,B.LFletcher, Th,R.Powler, Mrs. M.Garlick, Mrs E4Lxt, A4J..rvey, Mrs. LM.Eeath, LH.Ho1n,A.J.Thinby, P.A.Hunt, D.A0Ives, P.B0G.Jopson, Miss E.G,J.Lcvett,E.V.Maton, D.R.Mears, Mrs. J0LMurison, JE.Nokes, PG.Pb±lpot, J.ASheaf, S.R..Sil'va, C.Stephenson, A.L0Tate, B0Taylor an! D.C6Wood.

o1ogLes:

a Councillors E.LAdcock, Miss J0LBrowning am! Nreb F.E.Clay-Ion.w!INUTES

26. Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting of 19th lcanbsr be approvedas a correct reconi and. sigued by the Chairman,

RELAXATION OP BUILDING RBG[JL&TIONS

27. The Director of Technical Services reported applications which heconsidered reasonable and to which consultees did not object.

Resolved that, in accordance with Secticn 6 of the Public HealthAct 1961, the requirements of Building Regulations be relaxed. inrespect of the applications listed, below which applications also be

approved. under the Build.ing Regulations.

ApplicationBR. Thnaber BRe to be relaxed

BR.14264 10 Parklands, Eocflford

BL14270 336 Little Wakering Road,Great Wakering0

(BR.14264 & 14270)

CCION]IRY PARKS AND ACCESS TO T COtEMTRYBJ]E - A POLTQY FORitiuR: LAID ACtJISflI0B IN ESSEPC

28, Members considered the previously circulated report of the Directorof Technical Servicee

Resolved that the County Council be informed that :— I

(i) It is not considered. that there will be a serious deficiencyof countryside recreation areas in South Est Essex in view of thepresent provision and proposals;

(ii) It is not considered necessary or desirable to pursue provisionof further areas in the Upper Poach Valley;

(iii)sbould the proposals for Hs.dleia Castle Country Park not cometo fruition it is suggested that the iws Heath/Ead1eit Areabe considered as offering potential for additions to the si

open epuntry available for public recreat ion;

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(iv) Whilst not accepting the Upper Roach Valley as being a suitablearea of search, the Council considers that increased facilities,generally on a limited. scale, could be provided elsewhere in Rooh.fordDistrict.

EECO?WINDRD That the Health and Highways Committee receive areport on. exietin.g facilities for access to the countryside an theDistrict with particular reference to Public Footpaths. (FE'.60C)

IPIOYMFINT AND ECOIQMIC INITIATIVES IN ESSEX

29 • The Committee considered the previously circulated report of theDirector of Technical Services.

Resolved (i) that the County Council be infomed that:—

(i) Eocbford. Council has expressed its full support for employmentpromotion on several previous occasions and welcomes the positivesteps being taken by the County Council to put this into effect.

(ii.) With changes in Government policy ath inner city policy art withthe decision on the D.S.P.S.E. still to be considered, employmentpolicy foraulation in Essex as hindered. Some guidance is there-fore needed to prevent wasteful competition between Districts Srithe County and between Counties in the region for the obviouslylimited amount of new employment that can be attracted or generated.

(iii)The division of functions between the County and Districts assuggested. in the report is endorsed, but where District Councilsare taking positive action to promote industry it is hoped. thatthe County Council will be more flexible in allowing departuresfrom the existing Development Plan and in allowing the Districtsto detenaine what land would be appropriate for development forindustrial purposes by way of Local Plans.

(iv) The resources which this Council would be able to devote toemployment promotion are limited unless it were to embark on apro'amme of land acquisition for industrial and commercialdevelopment under the Community lend Act, as in the Council' srecent first steps in the Lascelles Gardens Scrapyard site. TheCouncil does not own any land suitable for industrial development,although one or two sites in its ownership may be considered forcommercial purposes.

(v) With reference to the summary of the report, it is considered thatthe County Council should only undertake activities (8) to (11)in the event that the County Council is fornally advised by aDistrict Council that it will not be taking positive steps tobecome involved in them.

(vi) Bearing in mind that the Location of Offices Bureau considersInner london as the only viable area f or office develcpment in thesouth—east, and the advice that Local Government' s attentionshould be concentrated on boosting the manufacturing sector, theremust be some doubt as to whether offices will be the more likelysource of new employment as is suggested in the Draft Structure Plan.

(vii)In order to stimulate the creation of new jobs, it is consideredthat local Goverrmient should concentrate on assi.sting rew btçinessor "the small man" as these are likely to be more labour intèiwiveinitially.

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(viii)The Council welcomes the proposed publication of a new booklet tobe made available in response to enquiries on commercial andlndustrial development and it is hoped that the Districts will beconsulted on the draft.

(ix) That the Council wishes to be advised of the County Council'sviews on our comments on the Draft Structure Plan.

(4 That this Council agrees with other District Councils in Essexthat the County has suffered from an inadequate transportinfrastructure for many years and emphasises the need forimprovements In the existing road pattern and. the need for newand better road aix]. rail conniications if employment potentialis to be realised.

(xi) That this Council adheres to its view that in order to ensure anadequate employment base some form of development must take placeat Maplin. (FPI5)

SCBEIBTLECF I$EVEIA)PMSWP APPLICATIONS AND REC0W(ENDATIONS

30. The Director of Technical Sanioes submitted a list of applicationsdecided under dele,tion and a schedule for consideration.

Resolved that decisions be made in accordance with the recommerdationsin the Sohedule appended to these Minutes subject to the following:—

R p/n6oThe application be refused for the following reasons :—

1. The proposed development would appear cramped in the street scenedue to the limited width of the plot. It is the policy of the localplanning authority to require a minimum plot width of 9.14w (30') foreach detached dwelling

2. The proposed houses would be incompatible with the existingdwellings in this section of Oak Walk which comprise bungalows an4ohalets, and wtrnld. thereby be detrimental to the character and appearanceof the street.

The developers be advised that an application for two semi—detachedchalets mit receive more favourable consideration.

Paral6 -1EC/ll4fl

The application was withdrawn by the applicant

Pars, 17 — ThDC/l183/78

Condition No.7 be amended to read:—

7. Standard Condition S — submit materials schedule.

16 — 1CLll57LTh

Note: Coimoillors R.LThlmitn and 3.A0 Sheaf disclosed pecuniaryinterests in this application and, being invited to remain i themeeting, took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.

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OOtFEREr&CES - DISTRICT COUNCILS AND TOWN PIiANNIIW

1. The Chief Executive reported advance notice of an Association ofDistrict Councils Conference 21st 1rch 1979. The fee for the dayssession was £7.50 per Member.

Several Members indicated, their wiflini,ese to attend at their own

xpns.Resolved that the attendance of the Chairman and Vice—Cbaintan of theCommittee and Councillor Mrs. E.M.Hart be approved. (214A).

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DULE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AN!) RECOMMENDATIONS

16th January,1979.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

1, ROC/1118/78 I-IOCKLEY

Outline application to demolish existing bungalowand erect one detached house.124 Pluinberow Avenue, Hockley.Mr. J.M,. Fryer, 30 Southbourne Grove, Hockley.

— D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to;—

1. Std. Conch 1. — Reserved matters to be approved.

2. Std. Cond0 2 — Commence in 5 years or 2 years.

3. This permission does not convey approval to the plan form and dispositionof the dwelling as indicated on the plan accompanying the application.

4. Std. Cond.27A. — Provislon within curtilage of site for garage or

garage space.

5, Std4 Cond. 3Oa — Access and crossings laid out to sketch attached.

2. ROC/1238/78 RAYLEIGH

Add extension to Parish Centre to form storageaccommodationWhite Post Farm, London Road, Rayleigh.Rev. AGA. Dorrlcott, c/o Banbury ConmercialBuildings Limited, Leofric Works1 Ryton, Coventry.

Frontage of Plot; — Depth of Plot; —Floor Area: 24.01 sq,m (258 sq.ft)

s. D.T.S. Grant Permission subject to:—

Std. Conch 3. — Commence in years.

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3. ROC/980/78 RAYLEIGH

En1argtent & relocation of kitchen, stores andtoilets.159 High Street, Rayleigh,Curry Palace Restaurant, do Mr. B. Dobbs, 21Eaatwood Lane South, Westcliff—on—Sea.

Frontage of Plot: — Depthof Plot: -Floor Area: 14 sq.m (150 sq.ft.),

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. Std, Cowl. 9. — Materials to match existing.

3. The proposed toilet window in the front elevation shall be constructedto the size outlined in red on the submitted plan returned herewith.

4. ROC/1159/78 STAMBRIDGE

Add extension to existing workshop.Rankin Mill, Stambridge.Allied Mills Limited, do Mr.K.M. Carver, D.F.C.,A.R.I.BA., Hamilton House, 12a Nelson Street,Southend on Sea.

Frontage of Plot: — Depth of Plot: —Floor Area: 76.8 sq.m (826 sq.ft.).

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

5. A/ROC/l6178 RAYLEIGH

Erect an internally illuminated fasota sign andprojecting tox sign.

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125 High Street, Rayleigh.Eastern Electricity Board, do Ace Neon SignsLimited, Monogram House, Towerfield Road,Shoeburyness.

Fascia length: 5.36m (l7ft.7ins.) Depth: O.533m (lft.9ins.)Projecting sign: O.66m (2ft.2ins.) x O.58m (lft.ilins.).

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D.TS, — Grant Permission subject to'—

The rximum luminance of the proposed signs shall not exceed 2000cd/rn

NOTE: The above condition is recommended by the County Surveyor and is

taken from the Association of Public Lighting Engineers Technical ReportNo45 where the sign is classified as zone 3.

The building is located outside Rayleigh Conservation Area and has a projectingcanopy, below which the projecting sign is proposed to be located. Onlythe letter "e" of both signs will be illuminated. I therefore see no objectionto the siting or size of the proposed signs.

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A/ROC/lO/78 ROCHYORD

Erect a non—illuminated direction board.Junction Hall Road/Cherry Orchard Lane, Rochford.Milton Hall (Southend) Drick Co.Ltd., 16 WarriorSquare, Southend—on-Sea,

— Grant Permission.

NOTE: The proposed sign is to replace the existing double V—shaped signwhich has been erected without consent. The proposed sign comprises a singleboard 2Am (71t,lOins.) x O.61m (2ft.) written on both sides with whitelettering on a green background. The sign to be mounted on square sectionposts so ba± the top of the sign is l.Sm (Sft,) above ground level.

The Rochford Parish Council raise no objection to the proposal.

7. A/ROC/l5/78 RAYLEZGH

Erect a non—illuminated advertising sign—board.Limehouse Nursery, The Drive, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh.Cramphorn Garden Centres Limited, c/o Gordon H.Parker Development Consultants Limited, 19 AtheistanRoad, Colchester.

D.T.S, — Grant Permission4

NOTE: The proposed sign comprises a single board 2.43n (Sft.) x l,2m (4ft.)mounted on .9l4m (3ft,) high posts written on both sides in ,25m (loins.)

high green lettering on a white background, The proposed wording is "CramphornGarden Centres",

This will replace the larger temporary unauthorised sign which has beenerected at the junction of The Drive and Eastwood Road,

This application was deferred at the last meeting for further negotiationswith the applicants to investigate the possibility of the sign being madeshallower and mounted closer to the ground, I have been in communicationwith the applicants' agents who inform me that their clients are not preparedto alter their sign as in their view a shallower and lower sign would notbe sufficiently visible to identify and direct customers to the site andmay become obscured when the boundary hedgerow matures,

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8 ROC/660/77 HAWKWELL

Erect a tyre service bay.Link Service Station, Ashingdon Road, Rochford.Mr. C.H.A. Brown, do Mr. G.M. Spence, 92 AshingdonRoad1 Rochford.

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

3. All tyre fitting and servicing machinery, and all new and used tyresshall be stored and/or displayed within the building hereby approved.No new or used tyres shall be stored elsewhere within the curtilageof the Link Service Station without the prior consent in writing ofthe local planning authority.

4. The building hereby approved shall be used for the servicing and storageof vehicle tyres only, and for no other purpose without the priorconsent in writing of the local planning authority.

NOTE: The proposed structure is intended to roof over part of the conor tedarea which has been used continuously for the servicing of vehicle tyressince the building was originally erected in 1964, and I consider thatthe structure as proposed would improve the present appearance of the tyreservicing area. Condition No.3 is included to ensure that open areas aroundthe buildings are kept clear of tyres, materials and machinery.

9. ROC/1160/78 HOCKLEY

Demolish existing bungalow and erect 2 detachedhouses and garages.Site of 16 Oak Walk, Hockley.Mrs. D.L. Mitchell, c/o Mr. D. Miles, 18 Tudor

Way, Hawkwell.

Frontage of Plot: 17.6Gm (58ft.3ins.) Depth of Plot: 48.2m (158ft.eins.)Floor Area: 78.6 sq.m (846 sq.ft.).

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. The existing hedge, or a screen the details of which shall previouslyhave been submitted to and approved by the local planning authorityshall be retained/provided on that part of the eastern boundary ofthe site between the highway and a point 3m (lOft,) beyond the rearwall of the proposed dwelling on plot 2. If a new screen ii providedit shall be erected prior to the occupation of the proposed dwellings.

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wNOTE Although the site frontage is below that normally required for detacheddwellings, the properties have been designed with linked garages and willintegrate satisfactorily with the several semi—detached dwellings in thevicinity which are situated on narrower plots.

10, ROC/lls2/78 ASHINGDON

Close existing and provide new access onto LowerRoad.Land in Lower Road opposite Grariville Road.Hockley (Horticultural) Limited, do Mr. J.H.Williams, Estate House, 377 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood,Leigh—on—Sea.

—DOTOS. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std, Cond. 3. — Commence an 5 years.

2. The access and crossing shall be laid out in accordance with the attachedsketch andany gates erected shall be sited a minimum of 6,096m (2Oft.)from the channel of the main road.

3. The existing hedge on the western aide of the proposed access shallbe reduced and maintained to a height not exceeding ,9l4m (3ft.) fora distance of 30,48m (lOOftj, prior to the access being first used.

4. The two existing accesses and crossings shall be closed off to thesatisfaction of the local planning authority concurrent wIth the crossing

hereby approved being first used.

NOTE: Conditions No.2 and 3 are included at the direction of the HighwayAuthority.

i;. ROC/l095/78 ASHINGDON

Lay an access from "Long Ridings" into Lower Roadfor use by agricultural machinery.South East of "Long Ridings" on the Lower Road. I

Mr. E.U. Paul, "Long Ridings" Greensward Lane,Hockley.

wD.T.S. Grant Permission subject to:-.

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Conmence an 5 years.

2. Std. Cond, 30. — Access and crossings laid out to sketch attached,

3 The existing ditch to be bridged by the new access shall be pipedto the satisfaction of the local planning authority during the con—struction of the access and crossing.

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NOTE: In September,1978 under ROC/624/75 planning permission was grantedfor a brick building south of "Long Ftidings" to house water pumping machinerybelonging to the Essex Water Company. Access to the pumping station fromLower Road isvia an existing vehicular crossing to 'Long Ridings". Planningpermission was granted on the same application for a replacement vehicularcrossing east of the existing one. The present application is for a furthervehicular crossing at the extreme eastern end of the curtilage of "LongRidings". A letter from the occupier of "Linden Lea", Lower Road, has beenreceived objecting to the proposal on traffic hazard grounds, but the HighwayAuthority does not object to the proposal, subject to condition no.2 beingincluded in the planning permission.

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Erect detached chalet bungalow.5 Ambleside gardens, Hullbridge.Mr. J. Watling, do Mr. D.C. Rackham, MFB.,MSAAT.,6 Ashdene Close, }-Jullbridge.

Frontage of Plot: 18.3m (Soft,) Depth of Plot: 38.3m (i2sft.)Floor Area: 182 sq,m (1950 sq.ft.) Density: 6 d.p.a.

DbT.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. Std. Conch 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved.

3, Std. Cond. 8, — Submit materials schedule.

4,, Eta, Cond.12A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

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Erect 2 detached houses with pumped Foul Drainto sewer.Site of Rosebud Villa, Riverview Gardens, Hulibridge.Mr. A.G. Ainge, do Laurence E, Brown & Co.,185 London Road, Southend—on-Sea.

Frontage of Plot; l8,28Sm (SOft.) Depth of Plot: 81m (265ft.) r wFloor Area: 110 sq,,m (1183 sq.ft.) Density: 6 d.p.a.

DET.S, — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2, Two Cupressus Leylandii trees (or other species as may be agreed inwriting with the local planning authority) as indicated on the submitteddrawings and coloured blue on plan no.5205.1 returned herewith, shallbe planted during the first available season following commencementof development. Any tree dying within 5 years of planting shall bereplaced by the applicant or their successors in title to the satisfactionof the local planning authority.

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3. Notwithstanding the details shown on the submitted drawings, the dwellingon the plot adjoining "Chatita" shall be erected in the position showncoloured red on plan no.5205.1 returned herewith.

4, Std. Cond. 5. — A scheme of tree and/or shrub planting to be approved.

5. Std. Cond. 8. — Submit materials schedule.

6. Std. Cond.12A. — Garage to be incidental to enjoyment of dwelling.

7, 2 metres (6ft.6ins.) high wooden screen fencing shall be erected alongthe line coloured green on the application drawing no.5205.1 returnedherewith commensurate with the occupation of the dwellings.

8. Std. Cond. 14. — 1.8 metres (6 feet) high fencing to be erected.

—NOTE: The dwellings are to be connected to the existing foul sewer atthe junction of Riverview Gardens and Crouch View Grove via a private pumpedmain, with a private pumping station within the site. It is recommendedthat planning pennission is granted subject to a legal agreement beingconcluded to the satisfaction of the Director of Administration to securethe satisfactory installation of the pumping station to the public sewerbefore either dwelling is first occupied.

14. ROC/1167/78 HOCKLEY

Demolish existing outbuilding arid add extensionto existing hardware shop and change of use offirst floor flat to stores and staffroom and toiletaccommodation6/8 Main Road, Hockley.Mr. U, Potter, c/o Mr. ICC. Cheeseman, A.R.I.B.A.,South House, 46/48 South Street, Rochford.

Frontage of Plot: — Depth of Plot: —Floor Area: Extension —91 sq.m (979 sq,ftj. 1st Floor —103 sq.m (liogsq.. .)

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

2. Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

The roof of the proposed extension sb-all not be used for storage and/ordisplay purposes.

4. Std. Cond. 14. — 1.8 metres (6 feet) high fencing to be erected.

5. The area shown for car parking and servicing shall be surfaced inaccordance with the detail shown on Drawing No.1715.3 prior to theuse of the extension. This area shall be kept clear of obstructionand shall not be tsed for open storage without the consent in writingof the local planning authority.

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6. Six car parking spaces shall be provided, and kept available for thispurpose, in the positions shown on Drawing no.1715.3, prior to theuse of the extension hereby permitted.

15. ROC/646/78 HOCKLEY

Erect M.O.T. testing Bay.Chandos Service Station, Greensward Lane, Hockley.Esso Petroleum Co.Ltd., Regent House, Hubert Road,Brentwood.

D.T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. -. Commence in 5 years.

2. Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

3. No machinery shall be operated within the building hereby approvedbetween the hours of 6 p.m. and S a.m. on weekdays or at any time

on Sundays.

4. The building hereby approved shall be used for M.O.T, testing of motorvehicles only and for no other purpose without the prior consent inwriting of the local planning authority.

5. There shall be no vehicular or pedestrian access to the building viaSeddons Walk.

NOTE: When the application was originally submitted the M.OT. bay wasshown on the accompanying plans to be sited close to the south—westernboundary of the site adjoining the rear garden of no.30 Greensward Iaie.The occupiers of nos.20 to 30 Greensward Lane, and nos.i to 23. SeddonsWalk were invited to comment upon the proposal and replies were receivedfrom nos.l5,17,19 and 21 Seddona Walk, all of which objected on the groundsof noise.

The applicants later submitted revised drawings for an M.O.T. testing buildingto be erected near the centre of the site, adjoining the existing garagebuildings, and backing onto Seddons Walk. All the above occupiers of adjoiningdwellings were notified of the revised proposals, and two replies havebeen received, from nos.19 and 21 Seddons Walk, both confirming their previous

objections. The nearest of these dwellings to the rear of the proposedbuilding is no.21, some 17m (ssft.) distant. Other properties in SeddonsWalk and Greensward Lane are farther away, but no further replies fromthese occupiers have been received.

wThe Hockley Parish Council1 whilst correctly assuming that adjoining residentshave been consulted, request that a condition be imposed to ensure thatno direct access onto Seddons Walk from the rear of the M.0.T. Bay is permitted.Apart from a small fire escape door the rear wall is blank, and the doorwayleads onto a narrow walkway between the proposed building and the rearboundary fence.

Condition No.5 is included to prevent access onto Seddons Walk, and conditionsNos.3 and 4 are included to ensure that the building is used only for MI0.T.testing purposes, and within reasonable hours of weekdays only.

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16. ROC/1l84/78 GT. WAKERING

Add extension to an existing garage for M.O.TTesting0Wakering Caravans Limited9 232—234 High Street,Great Wakering.Mr. Cuthbert, 0/0 The James Abbott Partnership,22 South Street, Rochford. (Ret': BC,3110).

Frontage of Plot: — Depth of Plot: —Floor Area: 18.2 sq.m (196 sq.ft.).

D,T.S. — Grant Permission subject to:—

1. Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

— 2, Std. Cond. 9. — Materials to match existing.

17. ROC/1183/78 RAYLEIGH

Erect an office block and a terrace of 4 houses.Castle Road, Rayleigh.Essex & Suffolk Properties, c/c Stanley BraggPartnership, 8 Museum Street, Coichester.

Frontage of Plot: — Depth of Plot: —Floor Area: Offices — 723 sq.m (7782 sq.ft,). Dwellings — 110.25 sq.m (1l86s. )

D,T,S, — Grant Permission subject to—

1. Std. Conch 3c — Commence in 5 years.

2, A footpath not less than .9ni (3ft) wide shall be provided and surfacedto the satisfaction of the local planning authority along the easternside of the vehicular access to the parking spaces at the rear of

the proposed dwellings prior to the dwellings being first occupied.

3. The proposed vehicular access off Castle Road leading to the parkingspaces to the rear of the proosed dwellings shall be constructedto a minipum width of 3.9Gm (laft,).

4, Std. Cond. 6. — A scheme of landscaping to be approved.

5, Std. ConcL 13. — l8 metres (6 feet) high brick screen walling tobe erected.

6, The proposed vehicular access, parking and vehicle turning areas withinthe site and indicated dn Drawing no.L3, returned herewith, shallbe hardsurfaced to the satisfaction of the local planning authorityprior to the occupation of the dwellings and offices.

7, The facing brick used in the construction of the proposed dwellingsshall match those used in the construction of the proposed offices.

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NOTE: Planning permission was granted for a scheme comprising 8 dwellingsand 465 sq.m (5005 sq.ft.) of office accommodation in September 1977.

Application reference ROC/464/77.

The Bite has since been acquired by the applicants who wish to erect anoffice building of 723 sq.m (7782 sq,ft.) for their own occupation togetherwith a terrace of 4 dwellings. The proposed buildings are mainly 2 storeywith the dwellings having some accommodation at second floor level withsmall dormer windows in the pitched roof. Car parking provision for boththe dwellings and offices is in accordance with current standards and is

provided in separated areas each with its own means of access off CastleRoad.

18. ROC/1157/78 RAYLEIGH

Add 2nd floor office extension to existing 2 storeyadministration office.Brook Road (Trading Estate), Rayleigh0Falmer Jeans Limited, c/c Myton Limited, WestAfrica House, Ashbourne Road, Ealing.

DIT.S. — Grant Permission subject th—

Std. Cond. 3. — Commence in 5 years.

19. ROC/1l08/78 RAYLEIGH

Outline application for residential development.Plots 1880/1883 Cheapside West, Rayleigh0Mr. H,J. Harrison, c/c The James Abbott Partnership,22 South Street, Rochford. (PTL/540).

DCT.S. — Refuse Permission for the following reasons:

1. In the approved County of Essex Development Plan, the site lies outsideany residential allocation; it is included in an area of no notation.The stock of housing land with planning permission or allocated forresidential use within the District Council's area is adequate forestimated needs for at least the next five years, therefore thereis no case to consider the development of the application site inadvance of a comprehensive examination of the needs of Wast Rayleigh.Such an examination will be made when a local plan is produced followingan assessment of the demands made on the area in the County StructurePlan.

2. Development of this small sate in isolation could prejudice the satis-factory layout and development of land on the north side of CheapsideWest.

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20. CC/ROC/16/78 CANE ICON

Erect one relocatable classroomCanewdon Endowed Primary School,Roads Canewdon0The County Planner, Essex CountyHall, Chelmsford.

Lanbourne Hall

Council, County

I recommend no objection be made to this proposal.

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I have decided. the following planning applications in accordance with thepolicy 01' delegation:—APPROVALS

ThJC/392fl8 Add. cloakroom extension at 66 Brsnksome Avenue, Hockley —Mr. U. MoPhie.

EOC/469fl8 Add porch and W.C. at 6 The Drive, Hnllbridge -Mr. C.W. Shelley.

BD0/996/78 Add kitchen and bathroom extension, also rooms in roof tofront and rear.at 165 Stambrldge Road, Eochford —Mr. iL). White.

1oo/89o/78 Add rear extension and detached garage at 101 PlumberowAvenue, Bockley - Kr. A.B. Tran€mar.

noo/9o4fl6 Add rear extension to form living room, kitchen and diningroom at 20 The Westerings, Hookley - Mr. P. Ring.

oo/86i/76 Add garage at "Ugess", Beolney Farm Chase, Loir Road,Rockley - Mr. MT. Williams.

Th)0/1031fl8 Re—site an existing fence at 2 Cornwall Gardens, Roohford —Mr. R.H. Oorrie.

c/i 032/76 Re—site an existing fence at 15 Devon Gardens, Boohford —Mi. P.T. Ringer.

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R0C/ioOiflS Intertal alterations and add room in roof at 20 Albert Road,Ashrgdon — Mr0 W.E. Peacock.

ROC/1019/78 Add kitchen and porch extension with bedrooms at 19 PadgetteWay, Ruflbridge - Mr. B. Sergeant.

Itoa/loo9fle Add extensions to form lounge and lobby with W.C. at128 Downhafl Road, Rayleia - Mr. LA. Valvona.

o6 5/78 Add. single atorey extension at 12 Monkeford Drive, Thzllbridge —Mr. P. Young.

o/1o96fl8 Renovate and extend the existing detached house at Mill Rouse,Mucking Hail Road, Bailing - Mr, P. Byford.

iO/l 122/78 kzlarge existing kitchen and lounge and add 2 bedrooms, batbrooand toilet at "The Hollies", Green Lane, Mount Bcvers, Ba*well— Mr. L.C.A. flackwefl.

moo/i 084/78 Add lounge/diner extension at 15 Alexandria Drive, Rayleii -Mr. N. Spittle.

noa/io6ofla Add garage and utility room at 27 Alexandra Road, Bayleia -Mr. II. Martin.

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ROC/1093/78 AM kflchen and lounge extension at "Trevette", Haabro Kill,Rayleigh — Nra. J. Penn.

aoc/iiis/a Add porch to front of dwelling at 8 The Drive, Ruflbridge -Mr. R. Thrussell,

ace/i 103/78 Add ertema±on to an sri at�g lounge at 82 Barling Road, GreatWakering - Major l.A. Barrat.

aco/1o97/78 Add garage and erect a boundary wall to front and side ofdwelling at 41 London Hill, Rayleigh Mr. H. Dawes.

ace/1139/78 Add garage at 18 IFawkwell Road, Hockley - Mr. Child.

acC/1045/78 Widen an existing vehiwlar access at 60 Rastwood Road,I Rayleigh — Mr. P.S. Clarke.

ace/1134fl8 Add carport at 272 Aahingd.on Road, Boohford Mr. C.P. Knight,

ace/i 129/78 Add kitchen and living room extensIon at 394 Rectory Road,Hawkwefl - Mr. T,0 hite0

ace/li 28/78 Add kitchen and shower room extension at 6 Porfield. Close,Hockley — Mr. & Mrs. Paine.

ace/i 144/78 Add kitchen and bedroom extensIon at 8 Hillcrest Avenue,Huflbridge Mr. W. Heath.

ROO/786/78 Add garage at 9tlenavon", Bilesmere Road, AshingdonMr. Hibberd.

BJJC/887/78 Add bedroom and garage extension at 35a Weatbary, RochfordMr0 L. Withey.

acc/914/js Add erLenion to form dining room with bathroom and threebedroom8 in roof at 20 LateUas Gardens, Rochford -Mr. A.R0 Weseefl.

ace/i 007/78 Add lounge extension with bedroom and bathroom over at179 lhws Heath Road, Rayleigh - Mr. & Mre • G0 Bowen0

mxi/1116fl8 Add lsxnge erbansi.on at Plot 1 site adjaoet to 103 GoldenCrows Road, Boobiord - Mr. lU. StEvens.

Roc/1117/78 Add. lounge extension at Plot 2 site a&jaoent to 103 GoldenCross Road, Rochford - Mr. W. Poord.

acQ/1o58fl8 Add bedroom to first floor at 3 Westbrnzrne Close, Hockloy -Kr. A0 AJan.

ROC/1070/78 Thect l8 high rail around front lawn at 5 New glandCresuent, Great Wakering — Kr. G,P.J. Hans.

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1100/1075/78 Add. lounge/kitchen and utility room extension at 31 SmmyfieidGardens, Hockley - Mr. K. Dunt.

11.00/1085/78 ACId storm porch at 42 Lee Lotte, Great Wakering — Mr. T.K. Ta.ppe

HOC/i 090/78 Add lounge ox-tension and add. a dining room at 12 Poplar Road,Rayleigh — Hr. F.J. Lark.

HOC/I 094/78 Add a garage at 7 Breafield Road West, Rayleigh — Mr. H. Harvey.

HOC/I 099/78 Add a carport at 21 Pearsons Avenue, Rayleigh - Mr. RJ. Wolverac

noc/i I 27/'78 Add living room extension at 8 The Drive, Thi 1 bridgeMr. R. Tbru.ssefl.

HOc/I 130/78 Add kitchen extension at 17 Grove Road, Rayleigh -Hr. 30A. Irlison,

HOC/1141/t8 Add storm porch at 44 Lee Lotte, Great Wakering — Mr. 1. Roberta

HOC/930/78 Add side extension to rorm "Granny Flat" and rooms in roof spaceto form bedrooms at 14 Harewood Avenue, Ashingdon — Hr.L.G. Grit

1100/947/78 Add bedroom to first floor at 3 Dens Close, Rayleigh —Mr. P. Rance.

HOc/965/7s Convert existing integral garage to bed/sitter and erectdetached garage at 29 Pluniberow Avenue, Hookley — Mr.E, Rawlingec

i/i 192/76 Add rear extension to form 2 bedrooms and add detached garage at10 Paziclands, Roohford - Mr. & Mrs. Puncher.

ROe/i 146/78 Add kitchen extension at 14 Pairland Close, Rayleigh —Mr. J. Attfield.

lEO/i 21 2/78 Add garage and demolish eistThg garage at 4 Birch Close,Rayleigh — Mr. 0.8. Lawman.

l)c/1 209/78 Add dining room extension at 25 Belohamps Way, Hockley -Mr. P.G. &rley.

Roe/i 185/78 Add porch at ttPairl rnd&', Beokney Avezxu.e, Hockley —Mr. G.J. Sargeant.

HOc/I 188/78 Erect detached double garage at "Longbourn lThuse", Southend ReGreat Wakering —Mr. R.F. Collins.

BoO/i 123/78 Add bathroom and bedroom to first floor at 10 Hillcrest Road,Hockley - Hr. H. Burling.

ROc/Iosofls Add dining room extension at 24 Beech Avenue, Rayleigh -Hr. 8.11. Hornagold.

ROe/i 164/78 Add conservatory and detached garage at 23 Hillcrest Road,Hockley - Mrs. N.H. Heath.

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itoc/i 150/78 Add. lounge/dining area extension, enlarge kitchen and add.bedroom and shower room. Add detached double garage at59 Harrogate Road, Hockley — Mr. M. Odwyer.

RO0/1172/78 Convert existing carport into a study and t5Thng room at48 Western Road, Rayleigh - Mr. I}.J. Haaond.

BOO/i 148/78 Add utility room extension at 33 Hollytree Gardens, Rayleigh -Mr. A.V. Hale.

w)C/1072/78 Add a vehicular crossing at 48a Main Road, Ilockley -Kr. P.E. Mayes.

noo/i 048/78 Add garage extension and rear porch at TBefl-Air", BullwoodApproach, Hockley - Mr. J. Kerehaw.

wy/i 156/78 Add lounge and kitchen extension to rear of property at126 flumberow Avenue, Hackley - Mr. K. Clark.

BOc/1o89/78 Add porch to rear at 6 Thnbuxy Road, Rayleigh - Mr. MoGeeohan.

BOO/i 173/78 Add rear extension to form kitchen, dining area and lounge at1 tite House Chase, Rayleigh — Mr. B. Hughes.

c/i 1 ,6fl8 Add garage and garden store together with 1 .8m boundary Uat 9 Claybrick Avenue, Hookley - Mr. B. Booth.

BOO/i 113/78 Add detached garage at "Highview" House, Bar],ing Road, GreatWakening - Mr. F. Shepperley.

BOO/1169/78 Add garage at "B.tverdale", Pooles Lane, Ihzllbrid.ge —Mr. C.C. Stacey.

mc/872/18 rtend existing Borner to enlarge bedroom at 7 Mayfield Avenue,Thilibridge - Mr. J. Munson.

ROC/1l42/78 Add bedroom to first floor at 43 Victoria Road, Rayleigh -Mr. D.R. Brown.

xJ/u25/78 Add 2 storey side extension at 47 Stanley Road, Ashingdon -I Mr. P.A. Collins.

ROO/tL2O7/78 Add lounge and bedroom extension at "Montana", BarrowHall Road, Barling Magna - Mr. A.S. Cappi.

ROC/l226/75 Add extension to dining room at 43 Ferndale Road, Rayleigh —Kr. DM. Chilton,

noc/l22o/78 Add lounge extension at 82 Oxford Road, Roohford -Mr. Slattery.

BOC/1216/78 Add porch at 45 South View Close, Rayleigh — Mr. H.Burroughs.

BOC/1l70/78 Add carport at 2 Malyons Lane, Hullbridge - Mr. C •G. Keilty.

R0O/l203/78 Add conservatory and rooms in roof at 20 Central Avenue,Ashingdon - Mr. Wallace.

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R0C/1119/78 Add extension to Loin kitchen/airier and bedroom andbathroom to first floor at 8 Twyford Avenue, GreatWakering — Mr. RI Pettit.

ROC/1109/78 Add d'Yning room and kitchen extension at 11 CentralAvenue, Ashingdon — Mr. U. Mansfield

R0o/1204/78 Add lounge and. iining area extension with extension tobedrooms over at "The Bramleys", Chapel Lane, GreatWakering - Mr. A.R,R. Chancy.

R0C/l182/78 Add extension to form bathroom, study and dining roomwith bedrooms over at 14 Pudor Way, Hawkwell -Mr II. Sayers.

ROC/fl40/78 Add. cloakroom and bedroom to first floor at 4 ThePaddocks, Rayle - Mr. J.lt. Eftbrook.

Add conservatory at 216 Rectory Road, Hawkwell -Mr. A.J. Springall.

R00/1201/78 Add kitchen extension sAd add a covered way at 8 GregoryClose, Rawkwell — Mr. J.V. Rook,

Roc/loo3/78 Add garage at St. Johns Cottage, St. Johns Drive,Rayleigh — Mr. Matthama.

ROC/1015/78 Add garage with storeroom to rear with lounge over at47 Lower Road, Buflbridge — Mr. J.L. Rust.

ROC/893/78 Add garage at 32 Lascelles Gardens, Roobford —Mr. U, Tomljnson.

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ROC/995/78 Demolish existing garage and erect garage and cloakroomwith bedroom over and add kitchen extension at 15Ashcombe, Rcohford — Mr. Smith.

aoc/831/78 Add first floor extension to Loris playroom at 35Mortimer Road, Rayleigh Mr. M, Smith.

R0C/6l7/78 Permission to side residential caravan for use of nightwatchman at Sprinklers Garden Centre, Wakering Road,Shoebury - Mr. I, Matthews,,

Roc/l091/78 Add bedrooms in roof space at 272 Rectory Road, Ha*wellMr. R.A0 Taylor.

EX)/l004/78 Add garage, porch and bedroom at 10 Aahdene Close,

Huflbndge - Mr. and Mrs. Moore.

R0C/floO/78 Add lounge extension at 15 Oakhurst Road, Rayleigh —Mr. K, Crow.

0/1053/78 Outline application to erect two detached houses andgarages on site adjoining "Waysidet1, Hill de Road,asiood — W D. fld:

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ROCBI'ORI) DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Housing Services Coiittee

At a Meeting held on 18th Jazauary 19]9 Present : CouncillorsR.H. Holman, (thaitman) R.L Bofl, J.H Carter, bK. Cope, P. Fawell,D.R. Fowler, Mrs. N. Garlick, Mrs. E.M. Heath, D.A. Ives,Mrs. J.M. Jones, F.B.G. Jopson, D,R. Nears, P.G. Philpot, C. Stephenson,A,L. Pate and D.C. Wood6

Apologies Counoillor E.H. Adcock

Visiting Coincillors R,D0 Roster and J.L Nokes

32. Resolved that the Miirbes of the meeting held on 30th November1978 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

HOUSIBG ACT 1974 - HOUSE BENCWATION GRKtTS

33. The Director of Health and Housing reported upon the provisionsof the Housing Act 1974 as respect House Renovation Grants, amiupon the system of grant administration which had resulted in thedevelopnent of established practices and the fornulation ofpolicies inilt around the Department of the Ehviromnent' a guidelines, The report outlined these policies and the various workswhich qualified for grant aid.

Attention was drawn to the ftt that althoui delegated authorityhad been given to the Director of Health and Housing to determineapplications for internediate, special or improvement greats to areduced standard, applications for full improvement grants had tobe determined by the Conunittee, This had resulted in delays fromthe date of receipt of application to the date of issue of approvaland the recent advice from the Department of the Envirorunent had.laid stress upon the necessity to review procedures and avoid delaywhere possible.

R3)0MMDIT That the Director of Health and Housing be authorisedto determine all improvement grant applications in accordance withthe policies established. (191)

R!U ARREARS

34, The Cottttee noted that arrears of £13,518.57 were outstandingas at 11th December 1978 in respeot of 743 cases.

CONTRACT 7% - ROCYP flT&IJLATION 177ffi/79

35. The Director of Technical Services reported that only two

priced tenders were received in respect of this Contract, thesebeing opened by the Chairman on 15th January, 1979. Havingregard to that fact, a very careful check on the Bills ofquantities was being carried out and, unforbmately, a finalreport could not be prepared in time for the meeting,

R20NMNDED That the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of theCommittee be authorised. to accept the lowest or most suitabletender following a satisfactory report by the Director ofTechnical Services. (11086)

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36, The Director of Technical. Services reported that tenders wereopened by the Chairman on 15th January, 1979

Of the four tenders invited, only two were returned :—

Richard H. MunsonLimited,Leigh—on—Sea £10,050.00I.?. Simpson (Contracts)Limited, :Ehstwood6 £ll,97O35

The Schedule of Rates and Unit Prices bad been carefully checked.

The revised Section 105 allowance for this work was £10,000.

RBDOlMmDHD That, sul33ect to contract, the tender of RichardH. }inson in the sine of £1O,O5OOOO be accepted0 (1579)

(Note: The Chairman of the Council, in consultation with theChairman of the Housing Services Conittee, exercised his powerunder Standing Order 18 and authorised the immediate implementationof this recommendation, since the matter would not admit of delay)

CONTRLCTS PROGRESS

37 • The Committee noted the report of the Director of TechnicalServices upon progress with contracts.

In respect of Contract 66o the Director reported that furtherevidence had now been provided by the Contractor as a result ofwhich a further extension of two weeks had been granted, thisextension being not admissible for extra costs0

With regard to Contract 701, Members expressed their annoyancethat the necessary works to complete the retaining walls in thegardens of properties in Hambro Hill had not yet been completed.Quite apart from the nuisance and inconvenience caused to tenants,concern was expressed at the possible damage which could becaused to the foundations of the properties6

R}EQNMThDED That this Council deplores the apparent dilatoryattitude being taken by the Southend-on-Sea Corporation inbringing this Contract to a satisfactory conclusion, especiallyin respect of the necessary remedial works0

HcytrIm INVEBTME}IT PROGRANME - PUTUBE HOUSThG SITES, wmCLOSE, RAYLEIGH (Minu.te 412/78)

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38. The Director of Administration reported that negotiations hadbeen continuing for the acquisition of land at Lodge Close,Rayleigh, (approximately 1 acre) from a local fin of builders

which, together with land already in the Council's ownership,could be developed to provide 18 x 2 person 0.A.P. bungalows,28 x 2 person 0.A.P. flats and 1 x 6 person house (accommodationfor a warden). The terms had been agreed by the District Valuer,whose report was in the sum of £32,500.

The Vendors bad asked that the sale be expedited and wished

\j\jcomletionto be before 18th February 1979,

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IthCONMENDfl) That the Director of Adnlnistration be authorisedto take all necessary action to complete the acquisition bythe Council of land having an area of 1.053 acres off Lodge Close,Rar1eigh, for the purposes of Part V of the Housing Lot 1957, inaccordance with the tems of the District Valuer's reporta (2160)

Resolved that the Managnent Team report to the next meeting ofthe Committee upon possible alterations in the Housing CoatYardstick requirements in relation to small sites.

(Note: The Chaianan of the Coimeil, in cotwultation with theChairnan of the Housing Services Counnittee, exercised his powerimder Standing Order 18 and authorised the iiimiediate implementationof the foregoing reoommendation, since the matter would xot aitof delay.)

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BOOBTORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Minutes of the Health and Hitws Committee.

At a mee 1ieido&th January,jJ9. Present: CouncilorsL. K. Cope (Chairman), S. W. Barnard, Mrs. D. M. :Boothby, Nra. L.M.A. Campbell—Daley, B. A. Crick, S.B.H. fletcher, Mrs. El. N.Hart, A. J. Haney, A. 3. Humby, P. A. Ives, Mrs. 3M. Jones, MissB.G.J. Lovett, 3. E. Nokes, P.G. Thilpot, S.H. Silva, A. L. Tateand B. Taylor.

Ayo1ogiç: Councillore: C.J. Appleyard and P. A. Hunt.

Visiti: Counciflors P.R. Powler, RJI. Rolman and l.A. Sheaf.

nues39. Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 7th December, 1978

be approved as a correct record and sigued by the Chairman.

47 CRASMEBE AIHNDE, HtILLBRIDGE.

41). The Director of Administration reported on the ruinous and dilapidatedcondition of this property which was seriously detrimental to theamenities of the neigtibourhood, and upon the Council's powers torequire the owner to carry out repairs. hilst the owner couldchoose to demolish the property, if he failed to carry out thenecessary repairs, estimated to cost £200.-250 the Council coulddo the work and re-charge the cost a1thou there was no guar-antee that the amount would ever be reinbursed by the owner.

REEO!!MEIRtEID (i) That a Notice be served under Section 27 ofthe Public Health Act 1961 requiring (a) the execution of suchworks as are nsoessary in the interests of amenity or (b) at theoption of the owner, the de1ition ol' the property.

(2) That the Development Services Coiit1re berequested to authorise the service of a Notice under Section 65of the Town and Country flarming Act 1971 requiring the owner to takesuch steps as are necessary to abate the serious injury to theamenity caused by the condition of the garien and vacant land.

(3) That in the event of non-tconrplian,oe with theabove Notices, the Council itself executes the works and recoversfrom the owner the expenses reasonably incurred in so doing. (4902)

P!PLS OVER WASTR DISPOSAL AND SIThS PREVIOUSLY USED AS WIPS

41. At the request of the Chairnan of the Council after recent publicitygiven to public health hazards in the U.S.A. following developmenton land previously used for disposal of poisonous and noxiouswaste, the Director of Health and Housing reported on legislationavailable to local authorities for control and disposal of waste.The legislation related to tipping of domestic refuse, animal.waste, poisonous waste, imposition of conditions at site andcontrol of development of sites previously used for tipping,' and'was contained in the Essex County Council Act 1933 (Section 146)

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Essex County Council Act 1967 (Section 46) Control of Pollution Act

1974, the flanning Acts and Building Regulations.

Members expresed concern that icoal authorities had no power under theBuilding Regulations to reject plans for development ef lai4 previouslyused for deposit of dangerous or noxious materials and emphasised. the needfor tiiter controls and the keeping of planning recoris relating totipping of materials.

Resolved that the report be noted and officers take up with the EssexCounty Council those matters hioh are the subject of oozwern and report to alater meeting. (120)CHAES POR TRAITh2 RTh1t1SE (Ittnute 197/218/77)

Note: Councillors L.K. Cope (Chairmar),S.B.H. Fletcher, R.R. Holmanand LA. ftlsaf disclosed pecuniary interests n this matter and left themeeting during discussion end voting thereon, the Chair being taken by theVice—Chairman, Councillor Wre. J.M. Jones.

42. At the request of the Management Team, the Directo of Finance andTechnical Services submitted a detailed report on this matter giving therecent history, adm1nl stration of existing policy, legal position, argumentsfor and against charges and the future choices of action.

Officers recommended that the Council should declare a policy on tetheror not is was in favour of oharges being made for the collection ofcommercial, refuse.

If complete or partial abolition of charges was desired then a surveyshould be undertaken of commercial premises toBstablish the possibleeffects of that action, and any decision on reducing or elinina.tingcharges should be deferred until the study of the refuse collection roun4shad been completed and agreed.

Alternatively, if the Council wished the oharges to continue th,e ManagementTeam felt that the present system aohieved the riit balance between accuracyfairness and adm,injstrative convenience and should continue.

A Member reported objections from the Rochford and Rvlei&i Chambers ofTrade and Commerce.

The Director of Finance informed Members that if charges were to continuethey should be increased by 10% in conjunction with other charges madeby the Council.

RECCfl'!EIUUlJ]) That charges for colleotkm of trade refuse continue andthat with effect from 1st April, 1979 such charges be increased by 10%to l6p. per bag.

Councillor L.K. Cope in the Chair.R]VEfft1J4TIT1TECVES

43. The Director of Technical Services submitted a report suiarising aconsultation document prepared by the .Anglian Water Authority on Riveriality Objectives within the District.

EECCfl2NI)KI) That the Council welcome the approach of the Authority inspecifying flyer aality Objectives and agree with the Classification ofRiver Uses proposed. (4657)

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ANGLIAN WATHE?. AUTHORITY - ESSEX SEWERAGE DIVISION CAPITALUGBAMME CMfnü 29377ë)

44. The Director of Technical Services reported that notificationhadbeen given by the Authority of the proposed Capita]. Programme for1979/83, as follows:—

Project Project game

Pemit Housing Development

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Urgency 1979 1980 1981 j982 1985 j

83 464k Gt. Stambridge NecessarySTW Extensions

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Avoid Nuisance

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53 513

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Bayleigi WesternArea Phase IIRulibridge flood.ReliefDeepd.en.e AvenaeFlood Relief

Desirable

Desirable

Instrtwtions have been received from the Authority to proceed asrapidly as possible with the d.esi' of schemes shown for acoxastraction start up to 1982 subject to the staffing constraintsagreed between the Authority and the Council. In addition asubmission has been made for the 5 year progrwmmae ocnnnencing April,1980. The cost of the schemes haveof the Authority. Schemes included are :-

been re—estimated at the request

Rayleigi Western Area SurfaceWater Phase IIGt1 Wakering Foul SewerGt. Wakering Surface WaterSewerageAshingdon Road Surface WaterSewer

— Ref. 3 0296B— Ref. 3 0387

— Ref. 3 0389

— Cost £682,000.

— Cost £123,000.

— Cost £198,000

— Cost £390,500.

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— Ref. 3 0467A — Cost £475,900.

- £30,100.— £39,100.— £50,300.— £87,300.-4269,l00.

Deepdene Avenue, Rayleigi Foul Water Sewer — Ref. 3 0516 — Cost £70,500.Hullbridge, Surface Water Separation, Phase II — Cost £114, 900involves the removal of surface water from the foul drainage systemJr. private streets, Hilltop Avexums, Meadow Roe4, Waxell Road (part),Hillcrest Avenue, South Avenue. The wait to be prcgrantned in with themaking up of the private streets by the Essex County Council.

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Bayleia, Sweyne School, Surface Water sewer extension — Cost £25,700.Flooding of School Buildings occurs periodically as a result of over-loading of the surface water system m the vicinity. The problem canbe overcome by extending the surface water sewer laid in Cheapside Westas part of a scheme completed in 1976. Thin scheme was originallyincluded as part of the Western Area Surface Water Thase II propcsals.

Rayleit, Spring Gardens, Surface Water Sewer — Cost £58,500.Existing sewer inadequate to deal with upstream catobment and shouldbe supplemented or replaced. This scheme was originally includedas part of the Western Area Surface Water Phase II proposals.

Irrv'estigations are continuing into the oapacity of the surface waterdrainage system of Central Reylei and the provision of a fouldrainage system at Eastwood Rise, Sandhill Road, Eastwood.

Resolyffid. that negotiations continue with the Authority in relationto the schemas to be included in the Sewerage Capital Programme. (4657)

SPILLAGE OF RAZAI?]XJUS CI1CCALS O THE HIGHWAY

45. The Director of Technical Services reported that notification had beenreceived from the Department of Transport (Circular ROADS 27/78)concerning arrangements for the identification of dangerous goods, thehazards to which they gave rise and for the summoning of assistance todeal with an emergency.

The law relating to transport of dangerous goods required:-

(i) Certain vehicles carrying specified inflarable liq,uide,corrosives or- organic peroxides to dispisy diamond shapedlabels indicating the nature of the substance.

(ii) Containers c-arrying prescribed dangerous substances toindicate the name snd address of the manufacturer, theimporter, the wholesalers or supplier of the substancein some instances.

(iii) Tank vehicles and tank containers carrying specifiedsubstances to bear hazard warning panels which has anorange background and contains the following information:—

(a) 1JI diamond-shaped hazard warning siga. This showsthe primary hazard, e.g. inflammability, toxicity, etc.

(b) bnergenoy Aotion Circle. This is intended for the useof the emergency services and gives information, onsuitable fire—fiiting media, type of personal protecticnrequired, whether it must be contained or can be diluted andwashed bito sewers, etc. if evacuation of the public from thesurrounding area should be considered.

(c) The Substance Identification Number. This is specificto the substance and is used for identification purposes.

(d) Specialist Advice Telephone Number.

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Par-thor details contained in the Circular were reported, relatingto current practices both in Britain and on the Continent, to containemergencies arising from the transport of dangerous substances.Members stressed that the identification system and instructions shouldbe standardised intemiationally, and some Members suggested that whendangerous substances were to be transported prior notificationshould be given to Police and local authorities of the distrintsthrough which they would travel.

RJC*NEINDED That kthe provisions of Circular ROADS 27/76 be incorp-.orated in the Council) s lknergency flan. (6404)

JCTI0N 7 — ROAD TRkKWW ACT 12T4

46. The Director of Technical Services repbrted that Section 7 wouldbe implemented on 1st October, l9aO, its' 'effect prohibiting allpaa±ecing (wholly or partly) on verges, central reserv.tions andfootways of urban roads, (dafined as roads with a speed limit of40 m.p.b or less). Heavy ooimaeroial vehicles were alreadyprohibited from such patting on any road and waIting restrittionssiiified by yeflqw line markings usually applied to the fullwidth of the hiiway inclncl,1 ng the Tootway or verge óiring the hoursthey are in operation. Authorities had power to make orders toexempt particular roads Oz stretches of road. from the generalprohibition to be introduced. I

The Department of Tvansport had. issued advice to Authorities onthe procedure and criteria to be applied ten considering and makingexemption orders (Circular ROADS 18/78), as follows:—

(i) Exemption Orders oom within the scope 'of the existingTraffic Order (Procedure) Regulations.

(2) Certain classes of vehicles will be exempt from theprohibition.

(3) The prohibition will improve safety and conditions generallyfor pedestrians. It Should reduce footway damage andconsequent maintenance expenditure.

Exemption orders should only be where it can be shown that footwayparking is essential and them Is no other practicable way ofaccommodating the vehicles consented, i.e. where residents of anarrow rothl have no off-street parking facilities; or in streetswith heavy traffic flows and ample footways.

Exempted footways and verges would represent free pattingspace and, exemption would not be appropriate in controlledpatting zones. Exemption should also be made only exoep-.tionafly in fringe areas around controlled arking zones.

Roads to be exempted would usually be those where footpathpni$cng is already conn practice and authorities should becautious aboit exempting roads where additional structural.wotts might e needed to provide for footwsy patting. In somecases it might be more desirable to re—alige the kerb to provideon—street parking space. fl;

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In the interests of road safety, lengths of road in the vicinity ofjunctions should bot be exempted if visibility will be obstructed byparked vehicles.

(4) If a local authority proposed exceptionally to permit footwayparking on roads subject to yellow line waiting restrictions,it is possible to resolve the conflict between the exemptionorder and the existing waiting restriction order.

(5) Part time exemptions can be made but they should be avoided•wherever possible.

(6) Parking on the footway for the purpose of loading or unloadingwill be pernissable.

(7) foroement of the prohibition can be done by local. authorityofficers.

The ssex County Council have drawn attention to the Circularand have requested certain information and action.

(A) The preparation of a list of roads that could be the subjectof exemption orders.

(B) Does the Council wish its staff to enforce the prohibitions againstparking? If so, can enforcement be undertaken within the Council' sexisting resources.

(a) The views of the Parish Councils within the District be souat.In this regard, the Director of Technical Services hats forwardedto the apjcpnate Clerks a copy of the letter from the CountyCouncil, together with Circular ROADS 18/78.

(D) The list of roads be forwarded to the County Surveyor by 1stJune, 1979 and be would consult the Chief Constable.

(E) ihilst it is understood that those Districts with hitwayagency responsibilities will undertake the necessary legalprocednree, it is important that the County Hiiwsys Traffic andRoad Safety Sub-Conittee is fully acquainted at an early stagewith financial. implications, any staffing difficulties and anyother problems which nit arise.

Besolyed (i) that a list of roads that could be subject of exemptionorders be prepared and submitted to the County CouncJ1l;

(2) that consideration of the Council's assistance inenforcement be deferred until the list is prepared. (4680)

HACflIBY CABBIA(IE STAND, MABK SQUA. ROCIIE[E'oIm.

47. The Director of Administration reported that further consideration hadbeen ven to the possibility of achieving a three-stand Hackney Carriagerank in the Market Square. Lack of finance had so far precluded actionbeing taken in this matter but local taxi proprietors were pressing for improvedfacilities for the following reasons:—

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1. Proper ranking is impossible with the two standscurrently available, i.e. the public d.o not know whichtaxi is first on the rank.

2. Taxis must either reverse onto or off both existings taMe.

3. There is no protection for the sides of taxis from vehiclespatting in adjacent patting bays and, indeed, there havebeen recent instances of taxi doors and side panels beingdamaged by careless parking.

4. There is need for more taxi stands in the Rochford part ofthe District particularly the Market Square.

A scheme had been 'epared for a three'-istand taxi rank includingelimination of the existing central island and replacement by alarger island. The estimated cost of establishing the proposednew taxi rank including reconstruction of the highway and thenecessary white lining was approximately £710. The Rochford TaxiDrivers Association were in aupport of the proposal.

iccoietixrmm That, subject to the prior consent of the ElssexCounty Council, a scheme for provision of a three—stand HackneyCarriage rank be included in. the estimates for 1979/80 with a viewto the work being carried out during that financial year.(4.ic/e97)

RACENgY C.ABRIATh1 AND PRIVKTF h1W VitICLE LICTSING. INCREASEIN TAXI FAICS (see Minute 707/78)

48. The Director of Administration reported that the Hackney CarriagePanel would shortly be considering a revised increased table oftaxi fares and that prior to any variations coming into effectpublic notice of the proposals must be given and a period of 14days allowed for objections to be made.

This Coinittee have previously been authorised to consider anddetermine objections in such cases and it is considered thatgeneral authority should. now be given for that purpose.

BECCMND) That the consideration and determination of anyobjections to variations in the table of fares relating toHackney Carriages shall be delegated to this Committee. (897)

HACKNEY CARRIA PA1EZJ

49. In view of the limited membership of this Panel, it was,

Resolved that Councillor B. A. Ives be appointed as a subptitutemember. (897).

DIVERSION OP PUBLIC POCXEPATE 13, SUTTON (See Minute 542/78)

50. The Director of Administration reported that this Hiblic Poot—path Diversion Order had. been referred to the Secretary of Statefor confirmation since a fo-nn.nl objection had been lodged stitchcould not be met.

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to the Council themselves to confirm the Order, all other consultees

being in agreement with the Order.

HECOJC'IEThI[IED That the District Council of Bochiord Public Path No.13 Sutton) Diversion Order 1978 be confirmed by the Council as anunopposed Order. (321)

C EVIC .AMaNITY TIP BOCEPORD

51. Members expressed concern at the closure of this tip without adequateprior notice being given either to members or to the public, thus causinginconvenience and encouraging indiscrimirste dtuuping of rubbish.

The Director of Technical Services explained the oircinetances under which athe tip had been closed and said the Essex County Council were investigatingalternative sites.

RSOCjMMENflED That the Director of Technical Services inform the EssexCounty Council that this Council was distressed at their action in closingthe Civic Amenity Tip at Rochford without adequate notice, that analternative site in Baylei&a or Great Wakering would not be convenientfor residents and that officers report to the next meeting on thepossibility of re—ojening the Rochford tip or providing a suitablealternative site. (831)

L. a.s mmcsnvBsPuDy ow mnons cm' rimiao BUS SERVICES

52. The Director of Administration submitted details of this one—day studyto be held at Mill Hall, Rsylei' on 23rd February, 1979, the cost perdelegate being £6.50 inolusive.

That Councillors L,K. Cope and Mrs. J. N. Jones be appointedto attend the study. (901)

ThDUSTRIAL 4QTION

53. The Director of Technical Services reported the present position in relationto the Manual Workers tzdu.strial aotion affecting refuse collection andhiiway maintenance and stated that a daily bulletin was issued for thebenefit of persons enquiring of the position. In addition a press noticewas being issued advising the public how to deal, with domestic refuse.

The Chairmian of the Council expreSsed concern that local people wouldsuffer inconvenience because refuse would not be collected and roadswould not be rittpd. during the period of the strike. In the event of theindustrial action continuing, he, together with other menbere was particularlyainious to avoid exposing local, residents to health hazards arising froanhouseholders being unable to store their refuse satisfactorily and to the dangerof road accidents on the hills within the District which become dangerous tencovered with ice and snow.

Resolved that further consideration of this matter be deferred until membersof the public and representatives of the press have been excluded from themeeting.

54. EXCLUSION OF 9 PUBLIC.

Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admissionto Neeting) Act 1960, the public be now excluded from the meeting for the

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reason that publicity would be prejudicial to the publicinterest, the business about to be discussed being the subject ofconfidential reports.

INDUSThIAL ADTIOL

55. Further detailed discussion took place on this matter.

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Minutes of the Recreation & Amenities Committee

At a Meeting held on 30th January 1979. pent; Councillors S.B.H.itc1i (Chairnan)7 S.W.ard, lC.J.Bowen, W.H0Budge, Mrs. L.LA.Cainpbel1—I.ley, B.A,Crick, ILD.Foster, Mrs. M.Garlick, Mrs. E.M.Hart,A.J..rvey, D.A.Ives, F.B.a.Jopson, Miss B.G..T.Iccvett, Mrs. J.I'L&rison, J.A.Sheaf, C.Stephenson, A.L.Tate and B.Taylor.

4pp1ogg: Counoiflors LH.Adcook, C.J.Appleyard and E.V.Maton.

Visiting: Counoillors Miss J.R.Brcwniiag, L,K.Cope, Mrs. E.M.

Heath, R.H,Hol'mtn, A.J.Ihanby, Mrs. J.LJones,P.G,.Phulpot and S.B.Silva.

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56 Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th December 1978be approved as a correc+ record and siaed by the Chairman.

WES}? HOCaMY PIJEVSF2) COuNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

57. The Director of Technical Services reported that an approach had beenreceived from the Education Officer of the Essex County Council inrelation to joint use provision at the proposed West Hocicley PrirySchool which would cater for 300 pupils. The programme for the buildingof the school was uncertain but 'a start might be made in 1980/al. Itwas intended to include 10 olass bases, a ball, an autio-.vieual aidsroom and 2 group rooms. The school site whilst slightly in excess ofthe minimum requirements laid down by the Standards for School PremisesRegulations 1972, had parts that were sterilised by the presence ofpublic sewers and proposals for joint use could be affected.

Bearing in mind the possibility of site limitations, that the schoolwas a Primary School and the Recreation facilities which this Councilwas providing at Clement a Hall Sports Centre, it was considered thatthere was no need for the Council to provide facilities at this sitsfor Recreational purposes.

HECONME}WED That the County Council be informed, tint in thisparticular instance the District Council does not wish to enter intoa joint use agreement for Recreational purposes (7102)

GREAT WAXE}ffNG PLAUNG- FIELDS

58. The Director of Technical Services reported that one of the facilitiesat the Playing fleld was an area. of Hard Tennis Courts which tad alsobeen used for netbafl since the construction of the Sports Centre.

The area was not used to its full capacity especially in the wintermonths. This could be overcome by the provision of floodlightingat a cost of £4,500, for which estimate provision had alreaôy beenmade, which would enable the demand for nstball facilities to besatisfied. In addition since the opening of the Centre there had beenand was a demand for team games training facilities which could. not bemet by the Centre as a result of demands from other sports. flood-lighting would enable the transfer of teams from the Centre givingadditional space for indoor sports.

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The area was sited 14 and 40 metres from the rear of properties inCoronation Close suit Eigt Street respectively awl 150 metres approximatelyto the east of the Centre. The proposals for lighting involved theprovision of 6 x 10 metre colunnis each having 2 No. 1000 watt lights.The standard of lighting would be such as to enable club tennis to beplayed.

The provision of lighting anti the resultant additional usage of theareas would mean that the residents of adjacent property would suffersome additional nuisance from noise and light. In the latter case, theproperties and rear gerdens although not directly lit would be visibledue to the effects of reflected light and silhouetting. Having lit thebard court area it would be possible in the future to provide a trimtrail, with 4 exercise areas (estliinte& cost 7,ooo) between the SportsCentre and the hard court area with similar resultant effects to theamenities of residez',ts of High Street.

If it was considered that the benefits of increased usage of the hardcourt area and proposed trim trail were outweighed by the effects onthe adjacent residents then a similar scheme could be provided at amuch greater cost behind the Sports Centre in the middle of the field.Such a scheme would involve the re—arrangement of the football pitchesand the addition of a further floodlit hard court area to the north ofthe Sports Centre. The estimated cost of such a scheme would be£31,000.

RCOMME&DBD (l) That the area of hard tennis courts be floodlit.

(2) That peiiission be sought in accordance withRegulation 4 of the Town ansi Country Plminl.ng General Regulations 1976for the installation of floodlighting the area of hard tennis oourteat Great Wakering Playing fields referred. to in the preamble above.(872)

PARK SPO 2ITRE QijA S pp- oCTOEHRijCtBER INOLUSTVE

59. Consideration was given to the report of the Director of TechnicalServices 'which indicated that the Courts were ncc w fully integrated intothe programme.

Beginners were constantly enquiring about coaching and although someoff-peak arid week—end sessions could still be used, peak time courtscould be booked several times. The use of off—peak courts had nowbecome the foremost priority anti coaching was being encouraged daring athis time.

The squash court provision had added to the Centre and dands for otherfacilities had not been affected. Wvidence showed that players whoinitially caine to the Centre to play squash were now mrticipating inother activities available at the Centre.

Certain minor problems bad been experienced with the squash courtbuilding ceiling and these had been taken up with the contractor. (6006)

CL,MRNTS HALL S1NJ1TS CENTER (Minute 610/78)

60. Resolved that the Chairmen and Vice-Chaimen of the Council andRecreation and Amenities Committee, Chairman of Policy and ResourcesCommittee and Councillors Mrs. J.M.I'trison and B.Taylor, together withappropriate Officers, be appointed to consider the charging policy forthe new complex and report to this Committee. (6771)

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SPOEPG FACILITIES WITBIN ThE DISTRICTjthutes 2752*&125Z78)

61. The Committee considered the report on Sporting and Recreatiorelfacilities together with a report listing the views of the RochfordSports Council on this provision.

ICOTIMEIW)!W (i) That the report submitted to the Committee atit meeting on 12th September 1978 be used as a discussion hase and. ax).initial guide as to Council policy, the individual decisions concerningspecific sites being linked to this policy but depending on theparticular factors affecting the sites, including finance, land ownership,staff utilisation etc..

(2) That the Director of Technical Services investigatethe possible provision of an indoor bowls rink, golf driving range and

kicking wall at Ashingdon and report to the next but one etThg ofthis Committee.

(3) TInt in order to keep a continual review of

sporting facilities as and when finance becomes available, the Chairmanof the Committee select further items from the report for Investigationand consid.eration. (252)

NEW CAPITAL SCEEIIES 1979/80 - PIJVISI0N OP NQBICE JAiLtK3

!iiirbes lO8JJ7iLand 7J79J

62. Consideration was given to the necessity of providing additional oticeBoards throuiout the District.

Members noted. however, that by reason of Minute 21(i)/79 there wasnow no provision in the Capital Estimates for such a scheme.

EECOMM&W)ED (i) That no action be taken to provide additionalNotice Boards.

(2) That Officers take wtatever action is necessaryto establish a ,eater liaison with Pariah Councils for the use ofOfficial Notice Boards in the District0 (4706)

RECREATION CENTRE M&NAG4ENT CCWIPTEE

63. The Committee received the appended report of the Meeting held on29th January 1979. -

Reaolved. that the report be adopted subject to the amens3irrt of therecommendation in relation to mid-day opening of the Centre asfollows :—

FiECOMMEKOED The permission be refused for the Club to open duringadditional day—time hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive. (6746)

EXCLUSION OP TEN PUBLIC

64. Resolved that jn accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies(Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public be now excli4ed from themeeting for the reason that publicity would be prejudicial to thepublic interest, the business about to be discussed being the subjectof a confidential report.

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IND ND HkNOfl 'ii, muianno - LEASE TO HULLERGESPOIffS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Minate 5O778)

65. Officers drew attention to the fact that the terns of the lease to theThiflbridge Sports arid Social Club for 19 acres of laid off CoventryHill was nearing finalisation, including the developmarrb programme whichthe Club were bound to submit under the tens of the lease. Part ofthis programme envisaged the establishment of a pavilion with a tar.From a planning point of view it would be necessary to site thispavilion away from the residential area 'which would increase the access,new drainage and parka..ng costs by some estimated £20,000.

Members were further advised that it would appear from discussion theDirector of Finance had lad with Officers of the Club tint they wereable to finance their capital progranune to the extent of £22,000 butthe extra cost of the sewer and access way the pavilion would addan intolerable burden. The Officers souit guidance from Members asto whether they would be prepared. to assist fnnncia1ly the Club eitherby way of loans or grant so as to ensure the viability of the project.

The Committee were favourably impressed from reports by Off Icera andMembers on the enthusiasm and competence of the club arid were convincedthat it was in the interests of the District, and in particular theresidents of Thallbridge for the Council to give every poe sible supportto the project to the extent, if necessary, of loans or grant.

HCMENL That this Council fully supports the efforts of theHu.llbridge Sports and Social Club to establish a sports ground offCoventry Hill aid are prepared to approve in principle the making ofloans or grants in furtherance of auoh proj sot, but that a finaldecision both on the principle and the amount of any loans or grant bemade when Officers submit further and detailed reports to a meetingof the appropriate Conaittee. (11651)

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Jcrivrild n7Jnji'''. :1L2S.B.Ujletchor (Chaiman), S.W.l3ani3rd aM D.R,Po;rJc-r.

Also in attendance; Messrs. C.B.Gou]ett, D.A.Tves and W.Gi'.

MAIN EMRArOEiOORS

Consideration was given to the problems caused when the main

entranca doors were blo'4rn open in windy weather. To cOflZtt2.t

a suitable porch would cost £1,000 bat this would lead to

difficultIes forthe bewors when deliveries were made. It was

uuggested tht a stronger tyJ2e door closer be usod in conjunction

4th re-hanging the doors so as to alter the opening door from

the right—hani door to the left—bath door.

thae works could ho carried out during t!c currcnt financial year

and the Dxrector of health aai Houstng wot'id make the neceseary

arrangements.

CONDflIot: OP ROOF

Investigations had taken place into ways of preventing

water penetration through the corrugated asbestos roofs and a

guide price bad been obtained from a specialist contractor of

£2,580 to trat ant seal the entire roof against all weathers.

The procosr involved covering the entire roof with a skin of

1ass f±b.ra/pclypropalene.

PCOiCJDJ That provision be made in the 1.979/80 eRtiIt9tPS

for the carrying out of works of treatiaetn. to the roof at en

estimated cost of £2,580.

ffTh!NASIUU CMLTITG

Te Dir-o" f Pcalth end Rousing Ocnt atten:r ;c the fire

posc'i 'uy die uspendecl tolystyrene penel ceiling a

-thc ocnxneium. Coaplianoe with the Fire R ult1.c s cculd be

achxevc4 if the ceiling were oimply rcwoved, but 5(

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effect '.1ould be lost and there could also he ccnronsation r )1cr.

The Director had obtained a quotaticn of p2,500 for lining the

ruu.. ti a patented decorative board fixed to the existing

metal roof truss, bu Members wore ooncernocl, that exerdici' this nature could be abortive if the club were to cubsea;cently

proceed with plans to extend over the gymnasiwn.

WhIlst reoognising the need to replace the ceiling and to make

appropriate provIsIon in the estimatee for 1979/80, iCenfbsrs

were concerned to investigate possib]e cheaper alternative

methods of replacing the ceiling.

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RE00tE2TDFO That provision of £2,500 be xiad.e in the 1979/80

estimates for the replacement of the gymtasitim ceiling, subject

to investigatIons hem; widertaen to de xan.o t::e ch:apest

possible method of carrying out the works.

BALkNCE SBEFTf AND ACC0?P3

The Coraittee noted the Balance Sheet and Accounts of the Club a:

at 30th September 1978, and heard with regret that Mr.E1LPenIreñ.

had resigned as Honorary Auditor in view of his ill—healths

Mr A.G.CookeThad agreed to accept this appotjtment,

S20FAGE 0J? FER_BaRPllS Ill RThPL HALL

Attention was drawn to the storage of beer barrels causing

problemn of cleaning, anage to floors and ialls aria also idanger to the children in the playxoup The Club represc-ntatn

appreciated the problems caused, but drew attention to the spooL-ti

difficulties experienc.ed over the Christmas period with delivcrics.

It was acimowledged that there 'was a neod for or tann s r

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was expressed that the playxoup Lac oo of :roiI::o ô -

the hours pToposeft, that the snookez tabic3 alit3i in

during that period, and that the licccce 10 occl4y the preinses

did not cover the proposed uae.

thA3T€YDED That pe1ssion be refuted for the Club to open

the prc-ises ior 2 houn per day at mid—day.

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