Monxton

Matters

Editor

Mike Cleugh

Issue 31

July 2007

Monxton & Amport Summer Fiesta Party

A great time had by everyone, see pics inside!

ANDOVER AIRFIELD TESCO SITE DEVLOPMENT

The Battle Commences!

The Planning application has now gone in to the Test Valley Borough Council, registered on 11th

July. The application reference number is 07/01951/OUTN and we urge all villagers to take a

look at it, either by going online to:

http://publicaccess.testvalley.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.asp

x, or by going down to the Council offices at Beechurst; the Parish Council would be very

pleased to get your feedback.

A public presentation of the plans has been requested, and hopefully the developer will give us a

date for this soon. We have until 10th August to make any representations.

The applicants have changed from Rosemound Developments to Goodman, the latter having

bought out the former. Goodman are now refusing to confirm or deny that the warehouse is for

Tesco, but as Tesco have already started recruiting for the site, I think it’s safe to say it is for

Tesco.

From meeting with representatives of the planning department, it would seem that the application

is not contrary to planning policy, and is within the strictures of the Borough Plan, meaning it is

unlikely to be refused. Furthermore, the considerable financial package, to be used for road and

cycle path improvements, is seen by planning as being of great benefit, as are the poorly paid

jobs, which will be created, quite likely for immigrant workers.

Tesco are, apparently, very keen to get their new warehouse up and running, and have similar

applications being progressed near Farnborough and in Essex. It would seem that our best ploy is

to delay this application for as long as possible, in the hope that one of the other sites comes

through first.

We are in contact with Hampshire Highways, who are not happy with the currently proposed

scheme, and we have started a dialogue with the Environment Agency. Agreement from both of

these bodies is essential for a successful application.

Fortunately, there are some MPs, County and Borough Councillors who do not see a Tesco

warehouse as the panacea for all of Andover’s troubles, and hopefully, with their assistance, we

can influence the planning process but not without your involvement. This is not a foregone

conclusion that Tesco will win permission and they have been stopped in developments in other

areas

If you have not already done so, please go to Sir George Young’s web site and vote in his poll at

http://www.sirgeorgeyoung.org.uk,. Also make use of the flyers included in your copy of

Monxton Matters.

We are planning to circulate a petition in the village soon, so please sign it when it reaches

you as your vote counts. These measures really do make a difference. Neither TVBC nor

Tesco like bad press, so if we can show a strong body of public opinion opposed to this

application, we just might succeed in defeating it.

Monxton & Amport Village Hall Weekly Programme and Forthcoming Events

If you’d like to book the hall for an event please call Karen Simon on 01264 710181

Day Time Activity Contact Name Monday 9:30am – 10:30am Yoga Class Jane 01264 773429

Monday Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Monday 7:45pm – 9:45pm Jujitsu Warren Palmer 01264 710962

Tuesday 9:45am – 10:45am Jo Jingles – toddlers activity class

Becky – 01980 626562

Tuesday 2pm – 3pm Badminton

Wednesday 8:30am – 1:30pm Baby Sensory Class Lin Day 01722 320779

Wednesday 2pm – 4pm RAGS

Wednesday 8:15pm – 9:15pm Yoga Class Jane 01264 773429

Thursday 9:15am – 11:15am Music with Mummy – baby and toddler music class

Nicky Derrick – 01264 720452

Thursday Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Thursday 6:15pm – 9:15pm Tap and Modern Dance Classes

Louise Ray 07881 423814

Friday All day AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Saturday All day AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Sunday Morning (twice a month)

Coffee after Church Service

Sunday Afternoon / Evening AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Events:

23rd July to end of August

HALL CLOSED FOR KITCHEN REFURBISHMENT

26th August Sunday

morning Church Coffee

18th September Tuesday

7pm Monxton Parish Council Meeting

23rd September Sunday

morning Church Coffee

25th September Tuesday

Film Night Caroline Unwin 01264 772375

19th October Friday

7pm Quiz Night

26th October Friday

Film Night Caroline Unwin 01264 772375

MATTERS ARISING (Abridged version)

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Mr Robert Davies advised there had been no

incidents notified by the Police although

apparently there had recently been a break in on

Broad Road and another in Grately. Mr Davies

reminded the Council that all residents should

remain vigilant and advised that he continues to

liaise closely with teams in the neighbouring

villages.

VILLAGE HALL

Mrs K Saville told the meeting that there was

very little to report except that the improvements

will be taking place shortly.

TRAFFIC CALMING

The Chairman advised the meeting that

unfortunately Monxton will not be part of the

Phase 1 project to enforce a 30mph speed limit

along the stretch of road past Sunnybank. This is

because the area did not full fill the minimum

criteria, however the village has applied to be

considered and are amongst 120 other villages

waiting to be included in the project at a later

date.

SUNNYBANK – AFFORDABLE HOUSING

New drawings of the proposed development

have been received and circulated and have been

approved by the Parish Council. Hyde housing

will be submitting a full application to TVBC

shortly.

ANDOVER AIRFIELD SITE

Since the meeting an application has been

submitted by Rosemound for this site. The

application number is 07/01951/OUTN and can

be accessed via www.testvalley.gov.uk – go the

planning page and public access.

FINANCE

The clerk signed the Annual Reports and Mr

Eaglesham will request a signature from the

retired Chairman as the accounts were

approved on the 24th April before her

retirement.

Mr Eaglesham confirmed that the new Internal

Auditor will be Mr David Hodgson.

Mr Eaglesham advised the Council that it has

received a sum of £750 from the Monxton

Village Hall Committee. From this amount

Monxton Parish Council will pay advance

payments for the Monxton Summer Party.

The current bank balance stands at £11,297.13.

£4,000, which has been set aside for

improvements to the village hall, £500 of

which has been set aside for improvements to

traffic calming and £750, which has been set

aside for the Summer Fiesta costs.

Mrs Saville advised the Council that she had

received a letter from Mrs Jean Wood from the

Parochial Church Council requesting a

donation towards the upkeep of the Church

grounds. The Council agreed to a £100 annual

donation.

NEW CODE OF CONDUCT

All Councillors have signed the New Code of

Conduct and have been given their own copies

of the document. This New Code has been

officially adopted by Monxton Parish Council.

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF

The Monxton Parish Council

TUESDAY 3RD JULY 2007

Full edition available on the Monxton Website or from the Parish Clerk

PLANNNG MATTERS Item

REF/DESCRIPTIONS Parish

Council

TVBC Comments

1 06/02537/FULLN – Corner

Cottage - Appeal

No further

information

2 07/00943/FULLN – Lilac cottage No

objection

Permission

granted

3 07/00979/FULLN - Beechhurst No

objection

Refused

4 07/01416/LBWN – Barn cottage No

objection

Permission

granted

5 07/01185/LBWN – The School

House

No

objection

Refused

Cllr Tim Southern offered his advice with listed building applications.

All planning applications can be accessed on line at www.testvalley.gov.uk.

Future Monxton Parish Council (MPC) Meetings

The Next Parish Council Meeting will be held on 18th September.

Summer Fiesta Party Highlights

The party held on Saturday 14th July was a resounding success, according to the party goers

and was thought by many to exceed the fun and quality of the Monxton Hoedown in 2005.

Around 160 plus adults and children enjoyed the Bucking Bronco and bouncy castle. While

the adults enjoyed the Chilli and salads the kids tucked into burgers and sausages prepared by

Tony Darbyshire, Andrew & Caroline O’Flaherty, Liz Allen, Emma Horrell and Pauline

Drage.

The bar was superbly managed by our new village landlord,) Robert Davies (once every 2

years) and his team, which included Linda Peters, Pete & Kate Parfrey, Nick Simon, David &

Coral Eaglesham plus Liz & Brian Allen

Alan Shipway provided the bales of hay and marquees were kindly donated by David

Pritchard and Richard Welfare.

Many thanks are given to Veronica Rushford-Lund for the use of the Bec House field which

provided such a fantastic venue.

Music was provided by the Rocking Bandits who were an excellent choice for the event

providing a great mix of Mexican and modern Rock & Roll music.

Many others too numerous to mention here helped put the event together and I would like to

also thanks those who came and supported the event by dressing up in Mexican gear and

creating a great atmosphere, which has raised approximately £280 for good causes.

Summer Fiesta Party Pictures

Summer Fiesta Party Pictures

Summer Fiesta Party Pictures