Beaudesert and Henley-in-Arden Joint Parish Council - 22nd April 2008
At the Joint Parish Council Meeting on Monday 21st April 2008 Members discussed six planning issues and thirteen items of correspondence and other matters for consideration, as well as its normal procedural business before the meeting concluded.
Members had been concerned as to rumours in the town that the Henley library would not re-open, and that these rumours had been published. They understood that, following the flooding of the library in July 2007, some costs had emerged that had been ininsured and that there had been a funding gap that required to be filled. They were pleased to have seen assurances from Warwickshire Libraries that put the record straight, saying unequivocally that the library would re-open. The Joint Parish Council is seeking further clarification in case there are any issues that might delay the library's re-opening.
Members noted the outcome of a meeting that a group of Councillors had had with Warwickshire County Highways. The meeting had been aimed at dealing with issues that might have contributed to the severity of the floods, but also looked at all aspects of the Henley Streetscene with a view to establishing continuous improvement for the benefit of residents. Discussion had concentrated on road surface conditions and gullies, but footpaths, road signs, weeds and litter were also covered. A future meeting is planned to include representation from Stratford District Council to ensure commitment to improvement from all levels of local government.
Following uncontested elections in Henley-in-Arden, Members were pleased that they were now able to agree to contribute up to £1,000 towards the erection of a War Memorial plaque in St John's Church. The funds, no longer needed in the election process, will honour twelve soldiers from Henley who died in the First World War but whose names do not appear on the current War Memorial.
During the time set aside for public participation a resident had complained about the large poles erected on the High Street for carrying CCTV cameras, particularly the one adjacent to St John's Church. The Joint Parish Council had not approved or considered the installation, and had not been consulted and therefore agreed to pursue the issue with those responsible.
The next meeting of the Joint Parish Council is scheduled for Monday 12th May 2008. Meetings take place in the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Henley-in-Arden from 7.15pm and, as with all meetings of the Council, members of the public are welcome to attend.
