APRIL TO JUNE 2003

MINUTES of a Meeting of Tatsfield Parish Council held on the 12th May 2003 in the Parish Room, Westmore Green, Tatsfield at 8 p.m.
Present: Mr David Wood (in the Chair).
Mr Jon Allbutt Mrs M Boadella
Mr Alan Fry Mr Tony Erbes

In attendance: Mr John Sandiford (Clerk), Mr Harry Pettifor (SC Councillor), Mr Bob David (TD Councillor) and 16 parishioners

Apologies: Mr Ian Mitchell, Mrs W Maddison and Philip Clarke (Parish Constable).

Prior to the commencement of the meeting, all councillors signed a Declaration of Acceptance of Office and new councillors were handed by the Clerk forms for completion in respect of financial and other interests and were advised that these must be returned to the Clerk within 10 days.

1. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
(a) Chairman: Tony Erbes proposed that David Wood be re-elected as chairman. As there was no other nomination, the Chairman declared himself re-elected.
(b) Vice Chairman: David Wood proposed that Margaret Boadella be re-elected as vice chairman. As there were no other nominations, the Chairman declared Margaret Boadella reelected as Vice-Chairman.

2. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on the 14th April 2003 were approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

3. Matters Arising:
(a) Crossways Court: The Clerk drew attention to a letter from Tandridge DC, a copy of which had been circulated. This indicated the results of a survey carried out by Tandridge about the new warden arrangements. In the light of the results, Tandridge would be confirming the new arrangements as permanent with effect from 1st May.
(b) Summer Concert: The Clerk confirmed that the booking of the Lewisham Concert Band for the Summer Concert on 22 June had been confirmed at a fee of Ł200

4. Appointment of Committees & Delegation of Responsibilities
The Clerk had circulated a list showing the appointments for the last year and it was agreed that members should consider these before the next meeting and indicate their preferences to the Clerk before that meeting when the final appointments would be made. It was agreed that Margaret Boadella be nominated as the Parish Council representative on the Governors of Tatsfield School.

5. Planning Matters
(a) Current Applications: Ian Mitchell reported on the applications listed.
(b) Sundry Planning Matters:
(1) Enforcement: The Clerk confirmed that the matter raised at the last meeting concerning Bransgore, Ship Hill, was being investigated by Tandridge DC and it did appear that the railings exceeded the permitted height and the brick pillars might constitute an obstruction to the sight lines.
(2) Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings: The Clerk indicated that the previous Council had considered that there were possibly some buildings in Tatsfield that came within the scope of these provisions. It was agreed that this was a matter to be considered in due course.
(3) Clacket Lane Sandpit: The Clerk reported that he had been notified of an application for the amendment of the conditions governing the reinstatement of the sandpit. It was agreed that this would be considered by the next Planning Councillor.
(4) South Street Farm: LB Bromley had given notice of an application to erect a telecommunications aerial. This would be considered by the next Planning Councillor.

3. Finance
a) Bank Mandate Authorisation: It was resolved that:
(i) That the current bank account be continued with HSBC Bank plc (the Bank) and the Bank is authorised to (a) pay all cheques and other instructions for payment signed on behalf of the Parish Council by any two of the councillors (the signatories) listed below whether any account of the Parish Council is in debit or credit (b) deliver any item held on behalf of the Parish Council by the Bank in safe keeping against the written receipt of the Clerk for the time being of the Parish Council; and (c) accept the Clerk for the time being as fully empowered to act on behalf of the Parish Council in any other transactions with the Bank
(ii) That any debts incurred to the Bank under this mandate shall, in the absence of written agreement by the Bank to the contrary, be repayable on demand.
(iii) That the Clerk is authorised to supply the Bank as and when necessary with lists of persons authonsed to sign, give receipts and act on behalf of the Parish Council, and that the Bank may rely upon such lists.
(iv) That these resolutions be communicated to the Bank and remain in force until
changed by a resolution passed by the Parish Council and a copy, certified by the Clerk, is received by the Bank
(v) That the Clerk be authorised to make inter-account transfers
(vi) That the Business 14 day Notice Account be closed and the balance standing to the credit thereof and all interest to the date of closure be transferred to the credit of a Business Money Manager Account to be opened in the name of the Parish Council..
1. Jonathan Henry Allbutt
2. Margaret Francis Dorothy Boadella
3. Anthony Frederick Walter Erbes
4. Alan Grahame Fry
5. Wendy Mary Maddison
6. lan Edward Macfarlan Mitchell
7. David Victor Wood
(b) Insurance Renewal: The Clerk indicated that it was necessary to review the amount of cover under various headings in the Policy. He had circulated a summary of the present cover and it was agreed that this would be reviewed in conjunction with the Risk Assessment.

7. Highways & Rights of Way
(a) Highway Matters:
(1) Safe Routes to School: The Clerk reported that, at the last meeting of the Tandridge Joint Committee, Part I of this project had been included in the current year’s programme and a promise had been made to ensure that the Council’s contractors gave it priority.
(b) Rights of Way:
(1) Tatsfield Bridleways Association: The Clerk reported that, following the last meeting, he had spoken to Jon Allbutt and indicated that the Parish Council was willing to arrange an informal meeting of not more than four representatives from the residents and the Bridleways Association. The Bridleways Association had already said it was willing to attend such a meeting. Jon Allbutt indicated that he had contacted four residents who were willing to attend such a meeting. He had also already discussed the matter with Ann Hayes and he was willing to arrange a meeting either in the Parish Room or in the more informal setting of his home. It was agreed that the Clerk would contact Ann Hayes to ascertain which venue the Bridleways Association would prefer and whether the Association wished the Parish Council to chair the meeting.
(2) public Footpath 20A Parkwood Road: The Clerk reported that he had been contacted by Mrs Karen Carr of Beech Cottage, Parkwood Road, who had expressed concern at the use of this footpath by persons who had purchased land immediately adjoining Park Wood. It appeared that they were clearing this land and using it to keep horses. This involved horseboxes and other vehicles using the access over FP2OA as well as increased horse riding along it. The dispute appeared to revolve around property rights and the Clerk advised that this was a matter in Which the Parish Council should not get involved. The Clerk explained that he had suggested to Mrs Carr that she should write to SCC Rights of Way Officer and, possibly, involve the TDC Planning Department if she
considered that any buildings required planning consent. She had now written to Phillipa Gates SCC Rights of Way Officer.

8. Reports
(a) County Councillor: Harry Pettifor reported as follows:
(1) Safe Routes to School: He confirmed that this project would proceed, as had been reported previously.
(2) Tandridge Local Committee: He indicated that he would welcome any suggestions for projects that might require financial assistance.
(3) Slyfield Waste Project: He was anxious to make clear that this was not the incinerator project that had previously been rejected.
(4) Tatsfield Surgery: He was more than willing to lend his help and support in this matter.
(b) District Councillor: Bob David reported as follows:
(1) parish Appraisal: He suggested that there were a number of proposals within the Parish Appraisal that would benefit from funding from the Tandridge Local Committee.
(2) Tandridge DC: As the newly elected councillor for Tatsfield & Titsey, he was anxious to work hand in hand with the Parish Council. As yet, he did not know on which committees he would be serving. It was his intention to continue holding monthly surgeries in the Parish Room. He asked that he should be kept informed of all objections lodged by the Parish Council in respect of planning applications.
(c) Police Matters: Nothing to report.
(d) Biggin Hill Airport: The Clerk referred to the letter from A T Brookes that had been mentioned at the last meeting in which he sought support in the campaign to stop further expansion of Gatwick Airport. The position was still far from clear and the matter would be considered again at the next meeting.
(e) Transport matters: Nothing to report.

9. Notified Items
(a) Parish Appraisal & Plan 2003: The Clerk indicated that the Appraisal Report had made a number of recommendations to the Parish Council that would require detailed consideration. One of the Steering Committee’s proposals was that the Parish should set up a Committee of councillors and representatives from the local community to monitor the progress being made in the implementation of these proposals. It was agreed that members needed to consider the proposals carefully and that further information and costings would be needed before any final conclusions were reached. It would also be helpful to be aware of the responses from other organisations The matter would be adjourned to the next meeting.
(b) Risk Assessment: The Clerk indicated that the previous Council had instructed him to draw up a Risk Assessment and this had been approved. It required regular inspections to be made of various items and for a report to be made to Council meetings. It was agreed that the Clerk would circulate copies to all members before the next meeting so that detailed consideration could be given to it.
(c) Westerham Practice Surgery: The Clerk indicated that he had written to the SW Kent Primary Care Trust and to South East Surrey Primary Care Group seeking information as to the position and as to the procedure involved. He had also written to Peter Ainsworth asking for his help and guidance and sending him a copy of the letter to SW Kent PCT. A reply had been received from South West Kent NHS PCI and the Clerk read this to the meeting. It was agreed that until the PCT indicated that a decision had been made to allow closure, there was no further action that could be done.

10. Village Hall
(a) Management Committee: Nothing to report.
(b) Lease: The Clerk reported that he was continuing to press Mr Taylor for a report on the present position.

11. Property & Land Maintenance
(a) Property: It was unanimously agreed that the following two items should be discussed in private as litigation could be involved and the public was asked to leave during discussion of these items.
(1) Barnfield/Maesmaur Road Dumping: For the benefit of new members, the Clerk gave a resume of the position to date. After discussion, it was agreed that a further site inspection would be carried out by the Chairman and Jon Allbutt.
(2) Possessory land: The Clerk summarised the position for the benefit of new members and it was unanimously agreed that consideration of the matter would be adjourned so that further consideration could be given to the matter.
(b) Tree Survey: The Clerk indicated that it was necessary to put in hand work to deal with the tree work required in both the medium and long term. It was agreed that the Clerk would provide a copy of the report for Jon Allbutt and that further consideration would be delayed until the next meeting,
(c) Land:
(1) Tatsfield Green: The Clerk indicated that he had made contact with Mr Munday and he also heard from Cornhill with an explanation of the way that the claim had been handled by it. Cornhill had also indicated that there would be no objection to the Parish Council agreeing a boundary with Mr Munday provided that this did not involve confirmation of the where the boundary currently lies.
(2) Tatsfield in Bloom: Jon Allbutt reported that all hanging baskets had been planted up ready to be put out when the weather permitted. The beds would shortly be stripped and the two beds in front of the Village would be replanted with perennials as they were likely to grow better in the shady conditions.
(d)Pond: Jon Allbutt undertook to discuss the current maintenance arrangements with Wendy Maddison.

12. Meetings to attend:
(a) SCAPTC Seminar for New Councillors: 6 June 2003 at 7.30 at East Horsley Village Hall —Cost Ł20 per person — details to follow..
(b) SCAPTC AGM & GM: Saturday 12 July 2003 at 2.30 p.m. at East Horsley Village Hall —Margaret Boadella
(C) Surrey CC Heritage Conference: 5 June 2003 at Christ Church, Woking — 9.15-1.00 + Afternoon Coach Tour (optional) — cost Ł18 inclusive of lunch + Ł2.00 for tour.
(d) Woldingham PC APM: 22 May 2003 at 7.30-8.00 p.m. at Woldingham Village Hall —Margaret Boadella to attend.
(e) Chelsham & Farleigh PC APM: 22 May at Farleigh Hall, Farleigh Court Road, Warlingham at 8.00 p.m. — Chairman to attend.
(f) Surrey Hills Launch of Woldingham Countryside Walk: Friday 6th June at 12 noon at Knights Garden Centre, Woldingham (light lunch followed by walk).

13. Correspondence
(a) Combined Parish Transport Grant: The Clerk drew attention to a letter from the East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership that the application for a grant from the Countryside Agency for Ł30,000 had been successful. Each parish contributing’ Ł333 over two years was originally to receive taxi vouchers equivalent to that amount but it had now been decided that they would receive two books of vouchers containing 77 vouchers valued at Ł2 each for each year. (154 x 2 = Ł308 each year making Ł616 in total). The letter asked whether the Parish Council wished to distribute the vouchers itself and apply its own criteria or whether it wished to allow the Transport Partnership to do this. The Clerk had made enquiries and had obtained a copy of the Application Form. It seemed that there were. In fact, no firm criteria and he felt that if the vouchers were to be distributed in the village, there needed to be some definite criteria laid down. After discussion, it was agreed that the vouchers should be distributed by Partnership.
(b) Affordable Housing for Tatsfield: The Clerk indicated that, following the Annual Parish Meeting, Andrew Smith of the Rural Housing Trust had sent him a copy of the standard survey form for the Housing Needs Survey. The notes accompanying the questionaire could be adapted but the Housing Trust wanted the questionaire to stay the same as this was the form they always used and it contained all the information that was required. A copy had to be distributed to each household in the parish and it could be done through the Parish Magazine. If distribution was to take place in June, the necessary copies had to be with the Magazine Editor by 27th May. The Clerk was asked to arrange accordingly.
(c) South East Regional Planning Guidance: The Clerk drew attention to the proposed alterations to the Tourism policies and to Energy Efficiency and Renewable policies in Regional Planning Guidance for the South East. Comments were required by 29th July 2003. It was agreed that the documents should be circulated so that all members had an opportunity to consider them.
14. Any Other Business
(a) Tatsfield Horticultural Society Plant Sale: Following a complaint from one of the shopkeepers, Jon Allbutt undertook to discuss the matter with the Society to see if the stall could, in future, be located away from the shop in question.
(b) Maddisons: Alan Fry indicated his regret at the closing of Maddisons, leaving only three shops open in the village. He wished Doug Maddison well for the future. It was unanimously agreed that the Chairman should write to Doug Maddison thanking him for 35 years service to the village.
(C) Tatsfield Directory: It was agreed that this should be updated and reprinted as soon as possible. Members were asked to notify Ian Mitchell of any corrections required.
(d) Planning procedure: It was agreed that consideration should be given to the possibility of having a separate Planning Committee to consider the monthly applications,
(e) Photocopying: The Clerk drew attention to the increased charge for photocopies in the village.

The meeting closed at 10.18 p.m.

MINUTES of a Meeting of Tatsfield Parish Council held on the 9th June 2003 in the Parish
Room, Westmore Green, Tatsfield at 8 p.m.
Present: Mr David Wood (in the Chair).
Mr Jon Allbutt Mrs M Boadella
Mr Alan Fry Mr Tony Erbes
Mrs. W Maddison

In attendance: Mr. John Sandiford (Clerk), Mr. Harry Pettifor (SC Councillor), Mr Bob David (TO

Councillor) and 4 parishioners

Apologies: None.

1. Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on the 13th May 2003 were approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

2. Matters Arising:
(a) Tandridge Taxi Voucher Scheme: The Clerk confirmed that he had indicated that the Parish Council allocation should be administered centrally but he had been informed that if councillors became aware of a particular case that, in their opinion, merited assistance, they could approach the Administrator, Mary Foster, and give her details.
(b) Affordable Housing: The Clerk confirmed that 700 copies of the Questionnaire and Notes had been produced so that they could be distributed with the Parish Magazine.

3. Appointment of Committees & Delegation of Responsibilities
The Clerk circulated a list showing those preferences indicated by members to date. Those members who had not previously indicated their preferences then indicated theirs and it was agreed that the Clerk would circulate a list showing all the preferences.

4. Planning Matters
(a) Current Applications: David Wood reported on the applications listed in Appendix A and the action as shown by Appendix A was agreed.
(b) Sundry Planning Matters:
(1) Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings: It was agreed that consideration should be given to this matter by Councillors Erbes, Maddison, Mitchell and Wood. A list would be drawn for consideration by the full Council in due course.
(c) Planning Councillor: Jon Allbutt

5. Finance
(a) Bank Mandate Authorisation: The Clerk confirmed that the new arrangements were in hand and that the new councillors were now authorised signatories.
(b) Insurance Renewal: The Clerk indicated that it was necessary to review the amount of cover under various headings in the Policy and he suggested that the Finance Committee should be authorised to carry out a review and authorise the necessary adjustments to the cover. This was agreed
(c) Grants: The Clerk indicated that an approach had been made by the Tatsfield Working Men's Club for financial assistance in resurfacing the roadway leading to the Club premises. The shop owners fronting the roadway were being asked to contribute Ł1,000 each and the Parish Council was being asked to contribute a similar amount. The Club was intending to contribute Ł2,000. The Clerk expressed the view that the Parish Council did not have power to make such a contribution for the improvement of private property unless it was satisfied that it would improve the environment of the village centre. He also pointed out that no provision had been made for such a grant in the budget. After discussion, it was agreed that the Clerk should seek further information from the Club before the matter was considered.
(d) Payments: as at Appendix B were approved. David Wood confirmed that, prior to the meeting, he had checked that all the payments listed in Appendix B were supported by appropriate invoices and/or documentary evidence.

(a) Highway Matters: Nothing to report.
(b) Rights of Way:
(1) Tatsfield Bridleways Association: Jon Allbutt indicated that there was nothing to report.
(2) Crossways FP570: Jon Allbutt indicated that he had attended a meeting at Crossways on 3 June when David Mitchell (ROW Officer SCC) and Harry Pettifor had been present. The meeting had been called following letters sent to residents by SCC about encroachment on to the Public Footpath. The letter had been rather draconian in its terms and had angered residents. It now seemed likely that Surrey would soften its approach as it was clear that there could be considerable repercussions if Surrey pursued matters to a logical conclusion. It was probable that there would be a further meeting.

7. Reports
(a) County Councillor: Harry Pettifor reported as follows:
(1) Crossways: Surrey CC was bound to investigate matters when a complaint was made but he acknowledged that there could be considerable repercussions.
(2) White Lane: He was to chair a Task Group to look into the traffic problem. The group was required to report within 6 months. The Parish Council would be invited to appoint a representative on this Group.
(3) Tatsfield School: Consideration was still being given to the best way to spend Ł750,000 allocated for an extension. He still believed that it would be far better to rebuild the school but this would be far too expensive.
(b) District Councillor Bob David reported as follows:
(1) Committees: He had been allocated to the Housing Committee and had already attended his first meeting. Due to the reduction in size of the Planning & Development Committee, Tatsfield and 6 other villages would no longer be represented on this Committee. He had made strong representations against this but his voice had not been heard.
(2) Outside Bodies: He was disappointed that he had not been appointed to the Biggin Hill Joint Consultation Committee but he had been appointed to serve on the East Surrey Victim Support Committee.
(3) The Old Ship Car Park: He was making representations to Tandridge about the alleged damage being caused by heavy vehicles that serviced the Recycling Centre.
(4) Planning: He intended to speak against the application for the telecommunications mast in Westmore Road.
(C) Police Matters:
(1) Neighbourhood Watch: The Clerk reported that Surrey Police had appointed a new Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator.
(2) Community Policing: Ian Mitchell indicated that the Community Constable for Tatsfield now had the use of a vehicle and this might mean more frequent visits to the village. He also drew attention to recent arrests in connection with spate of burglaries that occurred in the village in March/April.
(3) Crime Prevention Panel: Margaret Boadella reported that she had attended the recent ACM and indicated it was possible for arrangements to be made for Surrey Police to attend a local event to encourage property marking to deter theft.
(d) Biggin Hill Airport: Ian Mitchell indicated that he had attended the Joint Consultative Committee on 14 April. Traffic levels appeared to have bottomed out but commercial traffic was still suffering. Complaints had halved compared to the same period last year. He hoped to attend a Public Meeting on 16 June at 7.30 p.m. at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill about the Government's options for additional runways at Gatwick Airport.
(e) Transport matters:
(1) Surrey Rail Forum: The Clerk drew attention to the minutes of the meeting held on 8 April that had been placed in circulation.

8. Notified Items
(a) Future Aims & Objectives: The Clerk was asked to inform members before the next meeting of Aims agreed upon by the last Council at the outset of the previous year. Members were also asked to give consideration to matters to be included for the current year.
(b) Parish Appraisal & Plan 2003: The Clerk indicated that he had received the balance of the grant amounting to Ł1219.17. Allowing for the payment of Ł2490 made in April, this sum more than covered the expenditure by approx. Ł500. Gerald South indicated that, because the Steering Committee had decided not to create a website, the grant had been reduced by Ł1,000 but he believed that this amount could still be available if a website was created. The contribution of 5% required from the Parish Council had been off-set by the notional rental charged for the use of the Parish Room. Work was still in hand to produce information contained within the data obtained. Jon Allbutt reported on his attendance at the Appraisal Steering Committee on 15 May and proposed that the Parish Council commend the work of the Committee and formally receive the report entitled "Tatsfield 2003 - Appraisal and Plan". This was agreed unanimously. After discussion, it was agreed that the Council needed to consider the recommendations of the Plan and formulate an Action Plan for the implementation of those recommendations accepted by the Council. It was further agreed that Jon Allbutt and Alan Fry should represent the Council on the Steering Committee and that the Steering Committee should be asked to supply any information in its possession relating to the cost of suggested projects, sources of funding for such projects and responses received from outside bodies to the Plan.
(c) Risk Assessment: The Clerk circulated a list of matters to be dealt with in relation to the Risk Assessment agreed by the previous Council. It was agreed that members would consider this list so that the appropriate decisions could be made at the next meeting.
(d) Westerham Practice Surgery: The Clerk indicated that he had heard nothing further.
(e) Traffic Census: Tony Erbes indicated that he was concerned at the apparent increase in heavy vehicles using Ricketts Hill Road and he suggested that a traffic survey should be conducted to provide factual evidence of the traffic levels in the village. This was agreed and Tony Erbes undertook to organise it.

8. Village Hall
(a) Management Committee: Wendy Maddison reported that the Hall floor was again causing problems but the matter was in hand. The date for the Car Boot Fair would be 28 June. It had been decided that future fund-raising events would be specifically targeted. There was as yet no decision on the additional grant from the Millennium Commission. The exterior painting of the Hall was in hand.
(b) Lease: The Clerk indicated there was nothing to report but he would be chasing the matter up.

9. Property & Land Maintenance
(a) Property:
(1) Westmore Green: It was noted that the notice board had been vandalised. The Clerk indicated that the board was insured and a claim could be made. An estimate was required and the Chairman agreed to arrange for this.
(2) Barnfield/Maesmaur Road Dumping: Nothing further to report.
(3) Possessory Land: Nothing to report.
(b) Tree Survey: The Clerk indicated that it was necessary to put in hand work to deal with the tree work required in both the medium and long term. Jon Allbutt indicated that he was looking into the matter and would report back as soon as possible.
(c) Land:
(1) Tatsfield Green: lan Mitchell indicated that he had not as yet been able to make contact with Mr Munday.
(2) Tatsfield in Bloom: Jon Allbutt reported that all the hanging baskets had been put up but he was sorry to report that a small number had been vandalised. Most of these had been retrieved and repaired. All other preparations were continuing.
(c) Pond: Wendy Maddison indicated that she had received an account from Aquajoy for the maintenance visits in April and May. This account was for Ł350 in accordance with the arrangement reached with Aquajoy but she did not consider that the work was completely satisfactory. She therefore intended to take the matter up and asked that payment of the account be deferred.

10. Meetings to attend:
(a) SCAPTC AGM & GM: Saturday 12 July 2003 at 2.30 p.m. at East Horsley Village Hall -Margaret Boadella to attend.
(b) Oxted CAB AGM : Thursday 19 June at 8 p.m. - No one able to attend.
(c) Surrey Community Action AGM: Tuesday 15 July at 10.30 a.m. at East Horsley Village Hall.
(d) Local Agenda 21: 18 June to be attended by lan Mitchell.

11. Correspondence
(a) Westmore Green: The Clerk indicated that St. Mary's Church had requested permission to 3 July at 2.00pm. This was agreed.
(b) Parish Room The Clerk indicated that he had given permission for the use of the Parish Room on 28 May and subsequently for one evening each month for the Ambulance Responders meeting.

(C) Tandridge DC Review & Assessment of Air Quality: The Clerk drew attention to the second stage review that had been placed in circulation. This review concluded that a third stage review was not required.
(d) Tandridge Cultural Survey: The Clerk drew attention to the draft copy of the Local Cultural Strategy that he had placed in circulation.
(e) Surrey CC Tandridge Local Committee: The Clerk drew attention to the fact that this committee had met on 6th June. No matters directly related to Tatsfield had been on the agenda.
(f) ENCAMS Clean up Competition: The Clerk drew attention to this campaign to eradicate "grotspots". Details were passed to Jon Allbutt.
(g) Surrey Hills AONB Management Plan Consultation: The clerk drew attention to this Consultation, comments on which were required by 15 th August 2003. It was agreed that it should be placed in circulation.
(h) Rural Youth Grant Fund: The Clerk drew attention to this matter and it was passed to Margaret Boadella for consideration.

12. Any Other Business
(a) Tatsfield Directory 2003: lan Mitchell indicated that he had circulated a draft to all members and asked that he should be advised of all corrections and amendments as soon as possible.
(b) Woldingham Parish Council: Margaret Boadella indicated that she attended the Annual Parish Meeting.
(c) Tatsfield School: Margaret Boadella indicated she had attended her first Governors Meeting. Jon Allbutt indicated that he had given two demonstrations of container gardening to the children.
(d) Street Nurseries: Attention was drawn to the signs that had been placed on Tatsfield Green and the Clerk was asked to write pointing out that consent should be obtained.
(e) Picnic On the Green: Tony Erbes asked for assistance in transporting chairs to Westmore Green for the Band Concert and Picnic on 22 June.
(f) Tatsfield Playing Fields Association: Alan Fry drew attention to the need to support the Association because the whole committee had threatened to resign. It now seemed that at the forthcoming AGM on 1 July this would not happen and that the Committee would continue. He felt that the support of the Parish Council was very badly needed because Furze Corner provided a venue that was well used by local youngsters. Several members volunteered support.

The meeting closed at 10.23 p.m.

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