Minutes of a Meeting of the Highways and Transport Committee held on the 17^th April  2007 at 7.00pm in the Corn Exchange Complex Hungerford.

Present :-  Clr Hudson  Chair and Cllrs :- Liddiard ; Bullock ; Ballard ; Wilson ; Harries ; Cardwell 

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	1 & 2	Apologies  for Absence  & Declarations of Interest - apologies ere received and accepted from Clrs Desmeules & Ticehurst .  Clr Hudson declared an interest in the Agenda item 13 referring to the HGV Routing
7/H0014	3	Minutes  -  Members  read the Minutes of their Meeting of the 19^th March 2007 held on the 17^th April  2007 at 7.00pm in the Corn Exchange Complex Hungerford.  It was proposed  by Clr Liddiard and  seconded by Clr Cardwell  and unanimously carried that Minutes be signed as true and accurate record .
7/H0015	4	Christmas Lights  - further to Minute H0012 and following a point raised by Clr Cardwell it was agreed that subject to the observations of Clr Desmeules that the Primary School and Groups could be advised that the switching on the lights day would be 1st Dec 2007 and this would be recorded in the Town Diary. Members noted that Clr Ballard has secured the co-operation of the contractors and has had the “lights” turned off” on Church Street.	Clt Cardwell Clr Desmeules Clr Wilson
7/H0016	5	Canal pedestrian bridge - further to Minute H0013-5 it was noted that someone would try a go to the Downland Area Meeting to represent this need.	Agenda item - next mgt
7/H0017	6	Vehicle activated sign - further to Minute H0013-6 it was noted that when the sign had been installed - Edington Hill A338  the matter should be  reviewed along with the effectiveness/ineffectiveness  of the white lines.	Agenda item - next mgt Members
7/H0018	7	Street lights - there was no material discussion on this item further to Min H0013-7
7/H0019	8	Street cleaning - It was noted at this point that further to Min H0013-8 that the Litter Pick was a successful event in spite of some Members of the public thinking the contrary. Further Members discussed the matter of mechanical litter picking and the Locum was asked to obtained information from WBC on the availability of sweeping machines Members also noted that the Biffa Street Sweepers’ telephone number was 07956 608 932 and that he would try and deal with areas which needed attention if contacted . A suggestion for further discussion was made by  Clr Liddiard for the Youth Council to adopt areas to keep clean.  It was also agreed that more ways were needed in order to get the public to realise the cost to them of litter dropping	Clr Cardwell
		Under this heading  the Locum drew Members attention to a letter received from St Lawrence’s Bell Ringers   concerning  repairs needed to the St Lawrence’s  Path.  It was clarified by Clr Bullock noted that the PCC needed to discuss the matter first  as repairs would relate to work being done at the Church .    The Locum pointed out that this might be an instance were action could be planned delegated to save Committee and Clerks time.   Members said that they would consider this in the future.
7/H0020	9	Public seats   - it was noted that a Brochure on recycled seats had been received
7/H0021	10	Public Convenience -  It was noted that the temporary Library; adjacent single Portaloo and main Portaloo had been damaged by fire.  The site has been inspected by Portaloo representatives  who reported that the fire had  started in the single adjacent chemical loo[WBC] provided for the library and spread to other parts causing consequential damage.   It was noted that It had been rumoured that it was arson attack and the matter is being investigated by the  Police.   It was agreed that a letter of thanks should be sent to the Library Staff for their efforts to maintain a library service in the Town.  It also  noted that a great deal  of effort was being made by Christine Owen to relocate the temporary  library It was Proposed  by Clr Cardwell  and Seconded By Clr Harries and  unanimously Resolved that  the main Portaloo should be replaced as soon as possible . Members also noted that Clr Cardwell would raise the matter of vandalism at the next Neighbourhood Action Meeting.   Members expressed concern at the apparent lack of interest by the Police.	Agenda next meeting Chair & V Ch Locum
7/H0022	11	Hungerford in Bloom  - further to Min H0013-9 it was noted that the date of 7^th July 2007 had been recorded in the Town Diary for this event and that Judges were still needed . The Chair allowed a Report from Clr Bullock  that the Town Council had been invited to  enter an arrangement in the Catholic Church Carnival - theme - Cottage Gardens.   It was unanimously  agreed that thirty five pounds should be contributed toward this entry.  Members  also discussed the Prize giving Evening  for the Hungerford in Bloom  event   at 1800 hrs prior to a scheduled meeting ie either 16^th or 17^th July 2007 .
7/H0022	12	Cycle parking proposals -  further to Minute H0013-12 it was noted that one had been installed. It was agreed that the need for additional “Sheffield”  racks would be monitored by the Committee and an Agenda item could be raised if necessary.
7/H0023	13	Kintbury Health and Hydro : HGV Routing  -  Members noted and referred to a copy WBC letter dated 200307 commenting on the Officers observations on the  routes.   The letter had been sent to Leabitter Construction of Abingdon Science Park refs the goods vehicle routings [this is available for public or Members to read ]
7/H0024	14	Hungerford wide  Traffic Regulation Order -  it was noted that progress still had to be made
7/H0025	15	Risk Assessment  -   there was no material discussion under this heading. Under this heading the Chair allowed the Locum to  present a letter from the Hungerford Club dated 060307 asking for a direction sign It was agreed to acknowledge the letter and advise WBC of the request .
		The meeting concluded at 2030 hrs with the Chair thanking every one for their assistance in the past year.