The Newport Parish Council meeting was held at Riverside Centre and attended by one member of the public. The Safer Neighbourhoods Team reported that crime figures were down in all categories. The council decided not to bid for funds from the Isle of Wight Council for external repairs and training for apprentices at the Guildhall. The council agreed to reduce the 2012/2013 precept by 0.5% and donate £200 to Newport and Carisbrooke Older Voices. Plans are progressing for a bird hide at Dodnor Pond and relocating a granite drinking fountain, but work is delayed by an obstructing yacht.
The Newport Parish Council meeting was held at Riverside Centre and attended by one member of the public. The Safer Neighbourhoods Team reported that crime figures were down in all categories. The council decided not to bid for funds from the Isle of Wight Council for external repairs and training for apprentices at the Guildhall. The council agreed to reduce the 2012/2013 precept by 0.5% and donate £200 to Newport and Carisbrooke Older Voices. Plans are progressing for a bird hide at Dodnor Pond and relocating a granite drinking fountain, but work is delayed by an obstructing yacht.
The Newport Parish Council meeting was held at Riverside Centre and attended by one member of the public. The Safer Neighbourhoods Team reported that crime figures were down in all categories. The council decided not to bid for funds from the Isle of Wight Council for external repairs and training for apprentices at the Guildhall. The council agreed to reduce the 2012/2013 precept by 0.5% and donate £200 to Newport and Carisbrooke Older Voices. Plans are progressing for a bird hide at Dodnor Pond and relocating a granite drinking fountain, but work is delayed by an obstructing yacht.
lull contact details or our councillors can be ound on the website Newort Newort CHAIRMANS REPORT CHAIRMANS REPORT Our meeting was held at Riverside Centre this month and attended by 1 member of the public. There was a verbal report from the Safer Neighbourhoods Team, PCs Hughes and Sainsbury. They said the crime figures were down in all categories and there is a project with young drivers allowing them to meet in Howdens car park on the industrial estate, after business hours. This is an initiative to stop the boy racers and is subject to conditions, so will be closely monitored. It was decided not to make a bid to the IW Councils Economic Improvement Fund, after a number of potential projects were floated. Our preferred project was for external decoration and repairs to the Guildhall, using a contractor that could teach apprentices the old methods of construction and give them the chance to work on a Grade 2 listed building. Sadly, this was rejected by the IWC who have no money in their own budget for refurbishment, only for essential repairs. It was also proposed to seek permission to erect new information signage in various locations within the town centre. It was suggested that businesses could pay to advertise on the signage, which could get rid of the growing amount of A boards. However, this was rejected by members as it was thought it would clutter the Town and not address the issue of the illegal boards. Precept We did agree the 2012 /2013 precept, this will be minus 0.5%, giving everybody a small reduction in their bill. Donations We have decided to donate 200 to Newport and Carisbrooke Older Voices, this will help them to carry on their good work. Projects Bird Hide at Dodnor Pond - a location has now finally been agreed with IW Council and planning permission will be sought. Granite Drinking Fountain on the Quay - the relocation is progressing, however access is currently prohibited by a large yacht, so this work will be completed once it has been returned to the water. Peter Whiteman Chairman Newport Parish Council OUR NEXT MEETING The next Full Council meeting will be on 12th March at Gunville Methodist Church, starting at 6.45pm. This will be preceded by a presentation of the building design award by our Chairman of Planning and Licensing, Shirley Smart. The Planning and Licensing Committee meet at the Riverside Centre on 1st, 15th and 29th March at 6.30pm.