Open Session:

There were no members of the public present.

Apologies

Prior to the commencement of the meeting, the Deputy Town Clerk reported that apologies for absence had been received from Cllr Ford, Cllr Terry, Cllr Mrs Terry and Cllr Wiseman.

Declarations of Interest

There were none.

Present:

Cllr N R G Clarke (Chairman)
Cllr M A Steele (Vice-Chairman)
Cllr N J Chard
Cllr D R Cole
Cllr B Woodifield

In Attendence:

Jo Stannard, Deputy Town Clerk
Claire Perrens, Meetings Administrator
Ashley Finch, Student Advisor
Rachel Giles, Student Advisor

P/4610 Minutes of Previous Meeting

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th December 2008, having been circulated, be approved and signed as a correct record.

P/4611 Planning Applications

Members considered planning applications in respect of periods ending 3rd December, 10th December, 17th December and 31st December 2008.

RESOLVED: That the observations summarised in Annex ‘A’ be submitted.

P/4612 David Lloyd Leisure

Members had resolved to make a representation to New Forest District Council regarding an application from David Lloyd Leisure for a variation of its Premises Licence extending finish time for sale of alcohol, refreshments and entertainments (see P/4609 - 05.12.08).

After further consultation between David Lloyd Leisure and the police, the issues raised by members regarding potential noise disturbance after 11pm had been addressed by conditions to the licence.

Therefore, and in consultation with the Chairman, the Town Council’s representation had been withdrawn.

RESOLVED: That the action taken by the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman, withdrawing the Town Council’s representation be approved.