A meeting of the Land Assets Committee on Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 6.30pm via Zoom
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AGENDA
L20/047 Apologies
To receive and accept apologies.
L20/048 Declarations of interest
Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any disclosable pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest which they have in any item of business on the agenda no later than when the item is reached. Declarations are a personal matter for each Member to decide and the decision to declare, or not, is the responsibility of the Member based on the particular circumstances. Dispensations on any declarations of pecuniary interest made either before or during the meeting to be then considered by the Parish Council and any dispensations documented accordingly.
L20/049 Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 3 (d,e,f,g,h,i) – The meeting shall be adjourned for a maximum of 30 minutes for Public Participation. Speeches will not last more than 3 minutes. No elector will be allowed to speak more than once on any one subject.
Information only:
L20/050 Updates since last meeting
050.1 A leaning tree at Ackers Pit (Mill Lane footpath junction with Ackers Road) had been investigated by a tree specialist. The inspection found that there was no immediate danger of the tree falling, with no sign of root uplift. The conclusion was that the tree was struggling for light, competing against other self-seeded species. An invoice of £54 had been paid for the inspection and report.
050.2 In response to concerns raised by residents about the increased sightings of rats at Ackers Pit, notices had been posted to advise users to reduce feeding.
050.3 The swan pair had constructed a nest at the Ackers Road/Ackers Lane end of the Pit and several eggs had been observed in the nest. A resident had supplied signage, approved by the Committee, to request users to the Pit maintain their distance whilst observing the nesting activity.
050.4 Some anti-social behaviour in terms of littering, bin displacement and broken glass had been reported.
050.5 Work had begun on reducing vegetative growth on the areas of Mill Lane where wildflower seeds are scheduled to be sown. Signs to advise users of the field of the work-in-progress had been posted.
050.6 A meeting had taken place between the clerk, members of the Stockton Heath Allotments Association and a resident to agree a procedure for the resident to access the area to the rear of his property to allow replacement of a wooden fence with a stone fence. A letter detailing the arrangements had been sent to the resident.
Matters for discussion
L20/051 Pest Control – Ackers Pit
To discuss the report and recommendations of the pest control contractor (to follow)
L20/052 Brash Removal – Ackers Pit
To discuss the work undertaken to redistribute the brash and determine if any remaining material requires chipping.
L20/053 Marginal Planting – Ackers Pit
To discuss the information provided on marginal planting (attached)
L20/054 Erosion of Banking – Ackers Pit
To discuss the options available to prevent further erosion of the banks of the lake.
L20/055 Work to benches – Ackers Pit
To review the costings provided by the contractor for repair and renovation works carried out to the benches.
L20/056 Events
To discuss the feasibility of planning for events or activities in the coming months.
L20/057 Items for Newsletter or Publicity
To consider if any items discussed should be placed in the newsletter or sent to the press and media.
L20/058 Matters for next agenda
To receive requests for matters to include on next the agenda.
L20/059 Date and Time of Next Meeting
TBC – June 2021