Reporting on the meeting held on 15^th October 2007

The floodlights at the Burford Lodge recreation ground have been the subject of discussion amongst Parish Council members and the various groups involved. Waverley Borough Council (WBC) initially granted planning approval for floodlights to be erected for two new Tennis Club courts, and four more to allow the Football Club to practise for no more than three hours, three nights a week. A group of residents living near to the recreation ground felt the floodlights would be intrusive and called on the Parish Council to take action. After taking all points of view into consideration, Parish Council members decided that the planning permission for the floodlights should be implemented. The Council understands the worries of the residents' group, but believes that as Burford Lodge is a recreation ground, sports facilities should  be available.

The Council has agreed funding for a bench beside the Milford Road bus stop on the corner of Broomfield and Milford Road, but is still awaiting final approval from WBC.

The Parish Council suggested that the Surrey County Council fund  for village facilities should be for additional play equipment for the children's playground on the Thursley Road recreation ground and a grant for the village hall. By the next meeting, we hope to have a firm decision.

The Council received correspondence suggesting that drop down kerbs replacing some of the high kerbs currently in situ would make life easier for wheelchair users, particularly near the doctor's surgery. The Council agreed to look into this excellent suggestion.

There is funding available from the Government and SCC for youngsters aged between 13 and 19 for facilities to benefit themselves and their environment, but they want to know what these youngsters would like, even if it is just a bench. 

Please see the Funding Opportunities item in this issue and go to the websites listed to make your suggestions. (page 11)

The public is welcome to attend our meetings, the next one on Monday 17^th December. Anyone wishing to raise a matter relating to Council business is able to do so at 8 pm.

See you there!