INDEX. January - December

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1 INDEX 1985 January - December

2 Ti r ' ririr r '"' '1ff II rrr ri'r'i.1 MINUTE INDEX 1985 a ACCESS TO INFORMATION Local Government (Access to Information) Bill: 143,538 ALLOTMENTS Allotment Competition 1985; 319,570 Deepdene Allotment Site: 326,374,727(i),749 ANCLIAN WATER AUTHORITY AUDIT Anglian Water Matters: 99 Capital Programme 1985/86 to 1989/ Hulibridge Pumping Station: 737,773 LGORU Report on Parks Section: 734

3 BUDGET STRATEGY BYE LAWS (See also Capital Programme) 32,58 Rochford Computer Centre Budget: 33 Proposed Bye Laws at Plea8ure Fairs: 425 Straw and Stubble Burning: 595 Burning of Crop Residues: 696 Infringement at Hullbridge Playing Field: 733 Infringement at Ashingdon Playing Field: 733

4 CAPITAL PROGRAMME 1984/87 Capital Programme: 32,33,89,92 Bramerton Road Private Street Works: 139 Day Centre & CAB, Rochford: 148 Supplementary Capital Estimates: 484 Spencers Nursery Site: 547 Horse Riding Trails in Hockley Woods: 636 Little Wheatleys, Rayleigh: 582,659 Bell Rouse, Wakering: 582,659 Public Conveniences, Hullbridge: 582,659 CARAVAN SITES Site Lthence Conditions: 84,301 Riverside Village Trailer Park: 301 Tower Caravan Site, Hullbridge: 311,421 NAPAS Exhibition 1985: 327 Distances Between Caravans: 595 CARING FOR 2K-MENTAL PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY Visit to Runwell Hospital: 284,325 Provision of Group Home: 418,419,481,491 Assistance by Leisure Services Committee: 452 Assistance by Development Services Committee: 472 CAR PARKING CHARGE S General: 366,507,540 Market Car Park: 49 Rayleigh Town Centre: 111 Assandune Villas, Rochford: 188 Websters Way Car Park: 215,249,365,666,670 Approach Car Park: 228 Sunday Market, Rayleigh; 351 King George V Playing Field, Rayleigh: 441,506,539 Car Parking Charges: 541,760 Golden Cross Parade: 633,674,678,680,750 Southend Road, Hockley: 667 Hullbridge Playing Field: 726,771 Review of Charges 1985/86: /86 Charges for Leisure Facilities: 88 Review of Car Parking Charges: 541,760 Contd/

5 CLEMENTS BALL LEISURE CENTRE Provision of Licensed Bar: 20 Security Surveillance Equipment: 21,50(a) Jacuzzi Bath: 22,50(b) Riding for the Disabled Gymkhana: 23 Training Facilities for International Athletes; 26 Alterations to Ear Entrance: 89 Facilities; 90,134 Use of Facilities by Disabled: 91,605 Second Access: 158,381,446,474,500 Break Ins: 162 Sports Goods Franchise: 223 Royal Visit: 232 Replacement of Vending Machines: 378 Spencers Nursery Use of: 444,547 Use of Tennis Court: 603 New Access Taffic Management: 650 Water Flume: 722 Screening to Roof Plant: 723 Craft Fair: 730 COAST PROTECTION Financing of Coast Protection: 461 Effects of Thames Barrier: 461 Flood Prevention and Coastal Protection: 634 COMMITTEES AND REPORTS OP Distribution of Agenda/Minutes: 36,63,210 Revised Programme of Meetings: 58 Special Development Services Committee: 201 Visit to Committee Meeting by Girl Guides: 313 Finance Report: 120,209,362,483,535,757 Format of Committee Agenda: 536 Special Policy & Resources : 544 COMMITTEES PANELS OP District Plan Working Party: 115,275,655,744 Joint Staff & Safety Panel: 126 Joint Works & Safety Panel: 126 Community Centres Panel: 140 Chairman's Panel: 140,208,482(c),655(b),756(c) Audit Panel: 140,176,208,655(c) Er-Officio Membership: 371 Baltic Wharf Working Party: 396,512,531 Twinning Sub Committee: 482(a) Rate Consultation Panel: 4-82(b),756 Staffing Sub--Committee: 482(d),655(a),655(d),756 Horse Riding Working Party: Economic Development Panel: 756(c) Charities Panel: 772 C ontd/ *.

6 COMMITTEE STRUCTURE Cycle of Meetings 1985/86; 142 Appointment of Standing Committees 1985/86; 261 Cycle of Meetings 1986/87: 766 COMMITTEES TERMS OF REFERENCE Amendments to: 142,226 Health & Housing Services Committee: 422 Leisure Sen ices Committee: 451 CONMIJNITY CENTRES Rayleigh Grange: 92,318,600 Rayleigh'Grange Mflagement Committee: 317,438,506,599,678 Freight louse Management Committee; 598 COMPULSORY IMPROVEMENT See; Unfit Houses COMPULSORY PURCHASE O1CERS Grange Village, Rayleigh: 146 COMPUTERS USE OF C View: 369 CONFERENCE S C.I.P.F.A.: A.D.C.: 489(a) 489(b) Essex Family Practitioner Committee: 543,662 Institute of Housing Conference: 588 Essex County Council Social Services Conference: 764 CONTRACTS Lift Installation Spa Court, Hockley; 12 Public Conveniences High Street, Gt. Wakering; 13 Progress Reports: 14,94,192,324,427,611,699 Cleaning Contracts: 42,235 No Extension to Britton Court: 74,134,156 Day Centre & C.A.E., Rochford No. 1004: 148 No Painting at Rayleigh (West): 197 No Painting at Rayleigh (Central); 197 Trade Refuse Removal; 212 Contract 1100 Redecoration (Rochford North) 308 Contract 1101 Lift Installation, Pembroke House 308 Contract 1105 Renewal of Boiler Equipment, Goodmans, Gt. Wakering 308 Sun Lounge Mill Hall: 329 No Re roofing at Malting Villas/Worcester Drive: 433 No Construction of Golden Cr088 Car Park: 553 No Replacement of Windows: 558 Clearance of Private Drain Blockages: 647 No Replacement of Windpws at Goodmans, Gt. Wakering 706 contd/...

7 COUNCILLORS I.E. Nokea: 46,56)574 B.A. crick: 71407,176,569,782 Mrs EM. Hart: 149 Miss B.G.J. Lovett 149,389,664,678 PA. Beckers: 175 Royal Garden Patties: 181 C.J. Gardner: 64,Para 13 P.R. Hawke: 166,Para 6 T. Fawell: 202,Para lb R.H. Boyd: 229 E.M. Heath: 248,255,383 J. Parkinson: 248,255 Appointment of Council Chairman, Vice Chairman, Leader 1985/86: 256 T.L. Dean: 307,312,Paras 19/20,389 D. Wade: 333,355 Nrs Jo Jones: 477 C.R. Morgan: 476,503,508 M.A. Welt: 476,503,508 L.K. Cope: 525,Para 3 T.H. Burt: 525,Para 9 Ex Councillor R. Fryer: ?. Taylor: 664 Ex Councillor B. Mutimer: 677 J.A. Sheaf: 678 AJ. Harvey: 678 B. Taylor: 678 C. Stephenson: 753 ICE. Banks: 770 P. Gwinnell: 774 COUNCIL PROPERTY MD PREMISES Cash Office, Rayleigh: 52,56,178 Extension to Britton Court, Rayleigh: 74 Pembroke Rouse, Rochford: 75 Fairview Playing Fields, Rayleigh: 102 Ashingdon Playing Fields Pavilion: 331,443 Public Halls and Leisure Centres Catering: 380,682,768,771 King George V Playing Field, Rayleigh: 441 Castle Hall Use by Community Police: 442 Security of Public Buildings: 453, South Street, Rochford: 545 Dutch Cottage Deift Tile CollectiDn: 601 Siguposting Leisure Buildings: 602 Use of Goldfish as Prizes on Council Property: 609 Property Transactions: 672 Display of P & ER Plaque at Civic Suite: 677

8 DEEMED PLANNING CONSENTS Land R/O South Street, Rochford: 40,386,408 Scout Hall, Ark Lane, Rochford: 43 Pembroke House Lift Installation: 75,517,579 Lodge Close, Rayleigh: 271,299(c),304,376(a) Qilvers Crescent/North Street, Gt. Wakering: 376(b),392,409 Eramerton Road A.P. Scheme: 701 Car Parking New Grested Court, Rochford: 703 DELEGATION OF AUTHORIfl Environmental Health Functions (DHH): 11 Free Use of Sports Facilities (DL): 26 Amigos Restaurant, Rayleigh (DTP): 164 Festival of Sport (DL): 448 Wayleave Consents (SOL): 471 DISABLED PERSONS Facilities for the Disabled: 743 DOG LICENSING Future Arrangements in U.K.: 125 DOMESDAY ANNIVERSARY Translations of Domesday Book: 724,771

9 ECONOMIC, EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES Leisure Directorate: 27,87 Building Maintenance: 132 Advertising on Council Vehicles; 211 Housing Revenue Account Service Expenditure: 412 All Health & Housing Services: 413 Reports to Policy and Resources: 478,544 DUD Performance Measures and Targets: 583 Directorate of Development: 675(a) Rating and Cost of Rate Collection: 675(b) Local Land Charges: 675(c) Community Programme & YTS: 675(d) ELECTIONS Bye Election Results: 505 Parish Electoral Arrangements: 550 EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (See Also Rochford Enterprise Manpower Services Commission) Economic Initiatives: 372,497 Business Seminar on Economic Initiatives: 53O,756(b)(i) "Lifting the Burden" Development & Employment: 645 Employment Generation Through Planning Process: 668 Economic Development Panel: 756(c) ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Review of Delegated Powers and Authorities: 11 AI.D.S: 184 Factory Site Alexandra Road, Ut. Wakering: 189 Food Legislation: 194 ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ESTIMATE S Essex Bill: 37,57,82,145,370 Essex Structure Plan: 100,646 Social Services 5 Year Plan: 303 Local Consultation Between the Community & the Police: 225,490 Replacement Franking Machines: 123

10 FIREARMS Issue of Firearm Certificates: 39,144 FOOD HAWKERS FOOTPATHS Food Act 1984 Sale of Food by Hawkers: 10 Fouling By Dogs: 193,249,310 Footpath 10 (Hockley): 343,631 Footpath 23 (Hawkwell): 469 Footpath 10 (Canewdon): 470

11 GRANT AND LOAN REQUESTS Grant Aid to Outside Bodies : 46,56,135 Subscriptions: 47,213,542 Assistance Towards Christmas Lighting; 214 Ray1eih Consultative Committee: 364 South Bedfordshire D.C.: 488 Roof Insulation Grants: 585 Rebuilding Properties in Green Belt Financial Assistance: 644 S.E.E. Marriage Guidance Council: 658 GREAT WARERING SPORTS CENTRE GYPSIES Sports Shop Franchise; 604 Gypsy Sites: 41,220,249,642,741

12 HACKNEY CARRIAGES (See also Committees) Fare Increases: 548,631 Hackney Carriage Conditions: 637 HEALTH ANT) SAFETY Firework Injuries 1984: 285 Local Authorities Responsibility for: 423 HIGHWAYS (See also Traffic Regulation Orders) Brsmerton Road Street Works: 103,139,342,467 South Fambridge Works: 108 Pedestrian Crossing Main Road, Hawkwell: 112 Ashingdon Road, Rochford: 188 County Highways Matters: 337,626 One Way Love Lane, Rayleigh: 340 A127/A129 Weir Improvements: 341,357,464 Main Road, llawkwell, Dangerous Bend: 627 Eastwood Road Traffic Management Study: 630 Perry Road Ford Across River Crouch: 632 B1013 Access to Southend: 222,640,745 Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Main Road, Hawkwell: 648 Clements Hall Way Traffic Management: Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh: 719 Euliwood Road, Hockley: 728 HOUSE PURCHASE LOANS H.P.L. Arrears: 70,187,289,410,306,307,580,690 HOUSING (See also Improvement Grants Unfit Houses Municipal Housing Housing Benefits House Purchase Loans Housing Act 1980 Right to Buy) Housing Investment Programme: 81 Key Worker Housing: 198 Conditions of Tenancy: 290 Lettings and Applications 1984/85: 291 O.A.P. Waiting Lists: 292 Building Maintenance: 293 Green Paper "Home Improvements A New Approach": 417 Estates Cleaning of Communal & External Areas: 426 Springboard Housing Assn. Ashingdon Road, Rochford: Rochefort Drive, Rochford: 684 Right to Repair Scheme: 697 Programme of Pre Painting Repairs and Painting: 698 Rehousing Tenants of Crested Court: 708 contd/ *..

13 HOUSING ACT 1980 RIGHT TO BUY Exemption Provisions: 416 HOUSING BENEFITS Overpayinents; 499 Reform of: 665 HOUSING INVESTMENT PROGRAMME (HIPS) HIP and Strategy 1986/87: 419

14 IMPROVEMENT GRANTS (HOUSING) Hou8e Renovation Grants: 81 Secure Tenancies (Right to Repair Scheme) Regulations 1985: 697

15 LAND llullbridge Foreshore: 25,612 Land RIO South Street, Rochford; 40,208,254,386 Land at Hambro Hill, Rayleigh: 115,495,506 Grange Village, Rayleigh: 146,496 Land at Warwick Drive, Rochford: 147 RIO 269 Main Road, Hawkwell: 170 RIO Assandune Villas, Rochford: 188,294 Land Adj. 19 The Chase, Rayleigh; 217 Land Adj. 21 London 11111, Rayleigh; 218,546 Land South of Little Wheatley Chase: 219 Land West of Doggetts Close, Rochford; 221 Rochford Reservoir; 320 Spencers Nursery Site: 330,547 Adj. to 64 Nelson Road, Rayleigh; 347,375 Cheapside West/Downhall, Rayleigh: 374,557,727 Land Adj. Brooklands, Rayleigh: 389,395,515 RIO Hockley C.P. School: 439 Land at Bramerton Road, Hockley: 466 Land of f Pearsons Avenue, Rayleigh: 473 Land in Aviation Way, SUFC: 514,525,565,641 RIO Woodlands Close, Rayleigh: 549 Land RIO 299 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh: 590 Hockley Woods Parsons Snipe: 613 Land RIO Bull Public House, Ilockley; 614 Land RIO Richmond Drive, Rayleigh: 615 Land Surplus to Requirements at,britton Court, Rayleigh: 747 Land at Betts Farm Estate, Hockley: 752 LEISURE FACILITIES Rayleigh Mount: 18,322 Rochford and District Sports Council: 19,437 Riding for the Disabled Gymkhana: 23 Prince Philip Cup Competition; 24 Training Facilities for International Athletes: 26 Charges for: 88 Rayleigh May Day Fair: 101 Horse Riding Facilities: 110,636 District Councillsports Council Liaison: 316 Arts Review of Essex; 323 Sports Council Festival of Sport: 332,447,453,503 Leisure Buses Essex Games: 448 Rochford Show: 453,503,569 I Signposting Leisure Buildings; 602 Rochford Town P.C. H.Q. Building: 606 Childrens Playgrounds: 547,607 Gt. Wakering Recreation Ground; 608 Facilities for Young People in Rayleigh: 610,661 Hockley Woods Parsons Snipe: 613 LICENCES AND LEASES Land at Hullbridge Foreshore; 25,612 Rochford Day Centre; 154 Hotel & Restaurant, Rochford; 251,253,494 Land R/O Bull Public House, Hockley: 614 c ontdl $

16 LISTED BUILDINGS (HISTORIC) Pulpits Farmhouse, Greensward Lane, iloclcley: 241 Historic Boundary Walls RIO Council Offices, Rochford: 746 toca AUTHORITY MORTGAGES Interest Rates: 71,43].

17 MANPOWER SERVICES COMMISSION MARKETS Community Programme: 127,150,231,249,373 Youth Training Consortium: 127 C View: 369 Proposed Sunday Market Rayleigh: 351,392,522 MEETINGS WITh LOCAL ORGANISATIONS MILL HALL Rayleigh Iatepayers: 663 Rochford Hundred Assoc. of Parish Councils: 663 Rochford Chamber of Trade & Commerce: 663,678 Hockley Community Assoc.: 663,678 British Rail: Rochford and District Sports Council: 664,678, Rayleigh and District Chamber of Trade: 678 Proposed New Bar: 328 Proposed New Sun Lounge: 329,377 Security: 732 MUNICIPAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Bramerton Road A.P. Scheme: 124,l76,224(a),701,702,707 Lodge Close Housing Scheme: 224(b),234,298,299,376(a),552 Land RIO Council Offices, Rochford: Wedgwood Court A.P. Scheme; 296,556, * MUNICIPAL ROUSING - GENERAL Spa Court, Hockley: 12 Assandune Villas, Rochford: 188,294 King Georges Close, Rayleigh: 295 Pembroke House, Lift Installation: 308(b) Goodmans, Wakering Replacement Windows: 706 MUNICIPAL ROUSING SALES Garage No. 6 Pulpits Close, Hockley: 107 Assandune Villas, Rochford: 188

18 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Franking Machines; 123,153 Telephone Equipment: 157 Telephone Dictating Equipment; 657 Sound Level Meter: 762 OUTSIDE BODIES Rural Community Council of Essex: 38 Southend Health Authority: 69 Countryside Commission: 133 School Governing Bodies: 149 Appointing Representatives to: 264 Eastern Authorities Orchestral Assoc.: 449 Meetings with Outside Bodies Insurance: 757 Southend on Sea Post Office & Telecom Advisory CommIttee: 763

19 PARK SPORTS CENTRE Sports Shop Franchise: 604 PIThLIC CONVENIENCES High Street, Ct. Wakering: 13,79 Crown Hill, Rayleigh: 195 Capital Programme 1985/86 Public Conveniences: 783 PUBLIC HETll Pood ilygiene: 76 Pest Control Services: 77 Thump" Campaign 1985: 300 Surface Water Ditch, Stile Lane, Rayleigh: Main Road, Hawkwell: 586 Drug Abuse: 593 Snuff Dipping "Skoal Bandits": 689 Noise Nuisance 123 Southend Road, Rochford: 694 PUBLIC OPEN SPACES Grove Road Open Space: 93 Rochford Reservoir: 320,440,725 Tree Planting: 321 Turret House: 445 Cheapside West/Downhall, Rayleigh to NPFA: 660,678

20 I nt!! RATES GENERAL Recovery of General Rate Authorised Officers: 122 District Rate 1985/86: 32,58,141,173,177 Irrecoverable Items 1984/85: 486 Authorised Prosecuting Off icers: 487,759 District Rate 1986/87: 758 RATE RELIEF Charitable & Other Organisations: 121,363,485,5&6 RAYLEIGH PARISH STATUS Parish Electoral Arrangements: 550 REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL "Save a Can" Recycling Scheme: 80 Sponsored Litter Bin Scheme: 191 Trade Refuse Removal: 212 Bottle Banks: 430 Waste Disposal: 493 RENT S Rent Collection and Arrears: 7,72,185,288,411,581,691 Housing Rents: 8,35 Rental of Ceder Centre, Rayleigh: 216 RIGHTS OP WAY Diversion of Purdeys lad. Estate: 106 ROACH VALLEY CONSERVATION ZONE 98 Education Officer: 151 Group of Representatives: 335,459,635 Horse Riding Trails in Hockley Woods: 635 ROCHFOED LOCAL DISTRICT PLAN 207,275,355,744 Land West of Doggetts Close, Rochford: 221 Relocation of Allotment Sites: 278 Amendments to: 279,475,481

21 S.E.E.T.E.C. Official Opening: 248,255 SELECTIVE TENDERING 299,309 SEWERS (See also Surface Water) Canine Close, Canewdon: 113 Defective Sever Abbey Road/Abbey Close, llulibridge: 190 SOUTHEND HEALTH AUTHORITY SPORT Matters 283,578 Financil Constraints: I 283,574,578 Start Regional Capital Allocation: 424 Essex Ambulance Service Operational Plan 1986/89: 591,688 Regional Health Authority Cancer Treatment Services: 592,678,686 Southend Health Authority Operational Plan: 687 See Leisure Facilities STAFF A.F.T. & C. D.T.P. Revised Management Structure: D.L. Post R45: 128 Woodland Officer: 133 Computer Centre Restructuring: 159 Designation of D.T.P.: Lawrence/C. Parsons CIPFA: 391 P.R. Blower Principal Assistant (Architecture): 428,504 Review of Leisure Services Directorate: 451 Staffing Policies & Restructuring: 501 Mr ED. Lee Solicitor to the Council: 504 T.P.O.'s Authorised Signatories: 518 Mr R. Stanford: 571 Mr A. Hindshaw: 616 STAFF GENERAL Manpower: 129 Vacancies: 130 Chief Officers Conditions of Service: 160 Early Retirement & Voluntary Redundancy: 180,237 Warden Britton Court Extension: 434 Pilot Reward Scheme: Staff Appraisal: Si 756(a)(i) 756(a)(ii) contd/

22 P IF STAFF - MANUAL Early Retirement Parks Section: 236 Manual Workers Pay Award: Rochefort Drive) Rochford: 684 Parks Section Annual Programme: 729 STANDING ORDERS Suspensiont 53,65,167,179,273,276,277,526,532,564,,651 Amendments: 226 STREET NAMING Development R/O 43/49 Southend Road) Hockley: 104 Development at 'Warwick Road) RayleIgh: 105,153 Development at Doggetts Close) Rochford: 344 Former Rawreth Industrial Estate: 345 C.H.LI.CI. Second Access Road: 446,474 Development at 353/355 Ashingdon Road, Rochford: 468 SURFACE WATER (See also Sewers) Rayleigh Surface Water Scheme: 99 Ashingdon Hill: 99 Surface Water Ditch Stile Lane, Rayleigh: 349 Flooding Rawreth Lane; 350 Hullbridge Pumping Station: 737 Hedgehope Avenue) Rayleigh: 738

23 1I!1 11 pi! TEACH INS TOURISM Building Regulations: 152 Crime Prevention: 152 Citizens Advice Bureau: 492 Leisure Directorate/SEETEC: 492 Drug Abuse: 506,660 "Fair Havens" Hospice: 660 NPFA: 660 E.C.C. Tourism In Essex: 230 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (See also Conservation Grants R.V.C.Z. T & C.P. Contraventions Trees) Land RIO South Street, Rochford: 40 Scout Hall) Ark Lane) Rochford: 43 Proposed Retail Development at Thurrock: 45 Plot 2, Green Lane, Eastwood: 61 Agricultural Permitted Development: 109 Doctors Surgery Adj. to 136 Greensward Lane, Hockley: 116 Rochford Hall Barns: 117 Grange Village, Rayleigh: 146 Amigos Restaurant, Hockley Road, Rayleigh: 164 Land RIO 269 Main Road, Hawkwell: 170,246 T.P.P. & P.T.P. Consultation Documents: 203,222,639 Stansted Airport Expansion: 229,249 Regal Cinema Site, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh: 242,779 Former Gun Site, Alexandra Road, Wakering: 243 Witherdens Farm, Rawreth: 244 Hotel & Restaurant, Rochford: 251,253,494,742 Olivers Crescent/North Street, Wakering: 270,409 Building Regulations; 367 Structural Engineering Consultants: 368 Baltic Wharf Canewdon: 396,512,521,531 Erection of Property Adjoining "The Bungalow", Rayleigh Downs Road: 402 Rayleigh, Rochford, Hockley Rail Stations: 463 Public Path Diversion No. 10 (Canewdon); 470 Rayleigh Lanes, High Street, Rayleigh: 522 Buildings RIO 2 6 North Street, Rochiord: 528 Springboard Housing Ashingdon Road, Rochford: 575 Land RIO North Street, Rochford: 619 Creeksea Ferry Inn Access for Disabled: 623 Land in Aviation Way SUFC : 514,525,565,641 Tillingham Hall, Thurrock Consortium Developments Ltd 643 North Street, Gt. Wakering: 673 Lamb Court Cottage, Pudsey Hall Lane, Canewdon: 712 Jetty Poreshore, River Crouch, Hullbridge: 718, Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh: 719 c ontd/

24 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONTRAVENTIONS Stationing Caravan 3 Leicester Avenue, Rochford: 62 Land Adjoining 266 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley: 168 Stationing of Caravans 250 Greensward Lane, Hockley: Grasmere Avenue, Hulibridge: 384 Storage of Caravans Heath Nurseries, Rayleigh: Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh: 398 Repairs/Storage/Sales Vehicles at 25 Meesons Head, Rochford: 399 Skip Business New House Farm, Poynters Lane, Wakering: 400,778 Storage of Vehicles on Land at Ironwell Lane, Hawkwell: 401 Land R/O "Gophe", Ellesmere Road, Rochford: 405 Unauthorised Caravan 266 Pluinberow Avenue, Hockley: 420 "Stepping Stones", Canewdon Road, Ashingdon: 519 R/O "Quest End", Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh: 520 The Ives, Trenders Avenue, Rayleigh: 523,693 Development at Curtis Way, Rayleigh: 529 Land South of Eartletts, Rayleigh: 560 Castle Inn, Little Wakering: 561 Unauthorised Caravan Opposite 317 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh: 589 Unauthorised Sign 1 Spa Road, Hockley: 711 Suttons Farm, Barling: 713 Suttons Boat Yard, Wakering: 7i4 Unauthorised Sign 84 The Chase, Rayleigh: 717 Land Of f New Hall Road, Hockley Tipping of Waste Material: 777 Change of Use Agricultural Land to Residential Garden Various Sites: 780 Construction of Jetty at Foreshore, River Crouch, Hullbridge: 784 Horseshoe Farm, Lower Road, Hullbridge: 785 Barratt Homes Development Albert Rd/Alexandra Rd, Rayleigh: 786 TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS (See also Highways) TREE S TWINNING Waiting Restrictions Rochford/Rayleigh Town Centres: 339 Revision of Waiting Restrictions in Rochford: 465 Waiting/Loading Restrictions Purdeys Estate, Rochford: 628 Mended Waiting Restrictions Seddons Walk, Hockley: 629 Overtaking Restrictions Hockley Road: 649 Speed Limit Hullbridge Road: 739,771 Consultative Procedures Tree Planting & Felling: 44 Public Open Space Tree Planting: 321 Clearance of Trees Grove Woods: 535 Rawreth IndustrIal Estate Loss of Trees: 566 Haltern Visit: th Anniversary of Death of Ring Canute: 569 Rochford & District Swimming Club Visit to Haltern: 617 Visits by S.P.D. & Haltern Fire Brigade: 677

25 UNFIT HOUSES 3/4 New Row, East End, Paglesham: 73 1 Church Street, Rayleigh: 286,414 3 Russell Row, Canewdon: London Road, Rayleigh; Hawkwell Park Drive, Hawkwell: 584, London Hill, Rayleigh: 704 VEHICLES AND PLANT Special Items Depot: 48 Maintenance of Refuse Vehicles: 338 Vehicle Fleet Management in Local Government: 761

26 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTES 1985 October

27 ROCUFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of the Council At a Meeting held on 8th October, Present: Councillors J.A. Sheaf (Chairman), M.N. Anderson, K.E. Banks, PA. Beckers, C.I. Black, R.H. Boyd, W.H. Budge, Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell Daley, Mrs. P. Cooke, L.K. Cope, B.A. Crick, T.L. Dean, Mrs. J. Fawell, T. Fawell, RD. Foster, C.J. Gardner,J.A. Gibson, B.T. Grigg, P. Cwinnell, Mrs. EM. Hart, A.J. Harvey, Mrs. P.E. Hawke, D.R. Ilelson, Mrs. L.A. Holdich, Mrs. Jo Jones, C.R. Morgan, Mrs. J.M. Munson, J.E. Nokes, R.A. Pearson, C. Stephenson, B. Taylor, J.P. Taylor, Mrs. L. Walker, D.A. Weir, Mrs. M.A. Weir and D.C. Wood. Apologies: Councillor Miss B.G.J. Lovett MINUTES Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 23rd July, 1985 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chairman referred with immense pleasure to the recent visit to the District of the Burgerineister and Parish Dean of Jelling, Denmark who were here as guests of the Ashingdon Parochial Church Council, to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the death of King Canute, the victor in the historic Battle of Assandune with Edmund Iroriside. The Chairman mentioned that an event which had occurred so many years ago was now helping to unite and seal a bond of friendship between Rochford District and Jelling and Ashingdon in particular, and he expressed hopes for twinning links for the future. Councillor B.A. Crick, on behalf of the Ashingdon Parochial Church Council, thanked the Chairman for the hospitality extended to the visitors. The Chairman was also pleased to report that Mr. Frank Todman had kindly donated on permanent loan to the Council a collection of some 40 of his paintings of "Wyle Cop" which was to be demolished to make way for future development. It was the intention to make an area available in the Civic Suite for displaying the pictures and possibly to hold exhibitions of other works from time to time. Councillor RH. Boyd endorsed the comments made by the Chairman and hoped it would serve as a precedent for others to donate photographs of old houses and gardens in the District so that an historic record could be kept for the future. The Chairman was also delighted to refer to a number of leisure and sporting events which had taken place, namely, the football match against Hullbridge Sports and Social Club, the Rochford 15 half marathon and Rochford District's very commendable participation in the Essex Gaines. Special mentioa was made of the week long Oyster Festival which had attracted great public interest and support. The Chairman congratulated the Director of Leisure and all staff concerned with the organisation of this unique event and for the support received from the Breweries and local public houses. 11J

28 Council The Chair-man referred to his return visit to the twin town of ilaltern accompanied by the Assistant Chief Executive, for the Haltern Regatta in which they had participated. Lastly, the Chairman referred to his announcements at the July Meeting when he had mentioned that he would be forming a Panel of Members to consider applications from local charitable organisations for a share of the proceeds of the Rochford Show. He asked that the Vice Chairman of the Council, the Chairmen of all Standing Committees and Councillor lull. Boyd (or his nominee) and Councillor C. Stephenson (or his nominee) serve on the Panel with him. (DF & SEC) 570. ALLOTMENT COMPETITION 1985 The Chairman of the Council presented the Allotment Shield and first prize in the Allotment Competition 1985 to Mr. R. Harris. The second prize and Certificate of Merit was won by Mr. R. Alabaster and the third prize and Certificate of Merit by Mr. F. Dupree. The Chairman thanked the Rayleigh Horticultural Society for their continued assistance with this annual event. (6056) 571. PRESENTATION TO MR. R.STANFORD On having been invited by the Chairman, the Leader of the Council, as Chairman of the Audit Panel, paid tribute to the service to Rochford of Mr. R. Stanford, the Council's Chief Internal Auditor. He had joined the Rochford Rural District Council in 1973 and was one of the few staff now who had served with the former Authority. He was a graduate in Chemical Engineering and a qualified Accountant. Mr. Stanford had been instrumental in developing the audit function and had an active involvement in the implementation of computer technology. The Council joined the Leader of the Council in congratulating Mr. Stanford on his appointment with the Woking Borough Council and thanking him for his service to Rochford District. The Leader then presented Mr. Stanford with a token of the Council's appreciation ROCHFORD RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL COUNCILLOR REG. 11. FRYER The Chairman reported with regret that Mr. Reg Fryer, a past Chairman of the Rochiord Rural District Council, had recently been tragically killed in a car crash in Crete. Although he had not known Mr. Fryer personally, he had learned that he had been a very capable Member who had served the District with distinction. He asked that Members join him in silent tribute in Mr. Fryer's memory MINUTES OF COMMITTEES Resolved (1) that the Minutes of Committees be received and the recommendations contained therein adopted, subject to the amendment shown

29 Council (2) that the Common Seal of the Council be affixed to any documents necessary to give effect to decisions taken or approved by the Council in these Minutes: Committee Date Minute Nos Planning Services 25th July Planning Services 3rd September Special Planning Services 12th September Policy & Resources 24th September Review of Parish Electoral Arrangements (Minute 550/85) Resolved that Minute 550 be amended by the deletion of the word "Ward" in the last sentence of the third paragraph thereof. (2320(1)) Planning Services 26th September NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor J.E. Nokes moved the Motion as set out on the Agenda indicating that whilst he appreciated that the Council had on a number of occasions lent its weight to the Southend District Health AuthorItyts representations for additional funding it was important that the Council should continue with its support as no opportunity should be lost to redress the historic under funding of the Health District. Whilst the D.H.S.S. had indicated previously that the funding of individual districts was a matter for the Regional Health Authority it was unlikely that it would increase the share of resources to Southend at the expense of other districts in the region. The Motion was formally seconded by Councillor 0.1. Black and with the full support of the Council it was, Resolved (a) that this Council notes with dismay the ward closures at Rochford Hospital forced upon the Southend Health Authority. (b) that this Council recognises that the Authority is seriously under funded. (c) that this Council urge the Government to provide additional funding for the Authority. (266O9)(DHH) 575. SPRINGBOARD HOUSING ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT ASHINODON ROAD, ROCH}'OIII) SMinute 567/85) At the request of the Planning Services Committee on 26th September, the Director of Development explained with the aid of viewfoils the height of the previous development on this site, the plans which had been approved by the Council for the extension to Norfolk Court, the fact that a survey of site levels had accompanied the application and that the building under construction was in accordance with the approved plans. The site sloped from north to south and being an aged persons scheme with mobility provision differences in floor levels within the site were inappropriate. 11 8

30 r""w!!''! '91!? PI "" & Council There was also a difference between the building at ground level and the kerb in Ashingdon Road but the effect of this might be reduced later when the site was landscaped. Additionally the overhanging eaves would reduce the visual impact of the walls. The building line in Central Avenue had been set back to achieve the visibility splays sought by the Highway Authority and sufficient additional parking spaces were being provided to meet the standard for aged persons schemes. The Director advised that he had approved under delegated powers variations in the plans relating to the provision of windows in place of patio doors. It was appreciated from a practical viewpoint that site contours were bound to affect the height of buildings if floor levels were to be maintained and that this was an everyday factor in the building industry. It was however a factor that Members would need. to keep in mind for the future. Whilst the developer had been asked to stop work on the scheme, it had been pointed out that there had been no material deviation from the plans bearing in mind the site levels survey already submitted. Construction work had therefore continued although works to the roof had not been commenced. The Director confirmed that if the Council proceeded with a Stop Notice it could face substantial coats as on the evidence this seemed an unreasonable course of action. Some Members remained uncertain about the construction being in accord with the approved plans and asked that the Officers pursue all avenues in this respect but this did not command the support of the Council who were satisfied that there was no material departure from the way in which the building was being erected and the planning permission. (ROC/489/84) a bate: r :;

31 ''i i III I p!pi!pu1!i11i1!up!!thii! ROCHFORD DISTRICT _qoijncil Minutes of the Health & llousinj Services Committee At a Meetin held on 10th October Present: Councillors L.K. Cope?Chairman) M.N. Anderson, P.A. ñikers, W.H. Budge, Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell Daley, Mrs. P. Cooke, B.A. Crick, T.L. Dean, C.J. Gardner, B.T. Grtgg, Mrs. EM. Hart, Mrs. L.A. Holdich, Mrs. Jo Jones, R.A. Pearson, J.A. Sheaf, C. Stephenson and Mrs. M.A. Weir. Apologies: Councillors Mrs. J. Pawell, 7. A. Gibson, J.P. Taylor and Mrs. L. Walker Visitijj Councillors T.H. Burt, D.R. Helson, C.R. Morgan, I.E. Nokes and D.A. Weir isiting_by Invitation: Councillor D.C. Wood 576. MINUTES Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 4th July 1985 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Vice Chairman MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE MEETINGS OF 5TH FEBRUARY AND 14TH MAY 1985 The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. Minute 858/84 was carried forward SOUT REND HEALTH AUTHORITY MATTERS Councillor D.C. Wood, the Council's representatiye reported on the current position of the Health Authority. R& was most concerned that despite strong pressure to redress the serious financial situation facing the Authority, there was no indication of any intention to allocate extra funds. The Authority was facing an additional short fall of 500,000 in the forthcoming year and unless more resources were made available from Central Government further measures would be necessary to secure budget economies. The result would be a reduction in the number of patients that could be treated and the continuation of ward closures. The Committee were most anxious about reductions in the Health Service of the District and noted that the Southend Health Authority Operational Plan wnuld be placed in the Members' Lounge and that any constructive suggestions or observations would be forwarded to the Health Authority. (26609) (DIffi) 579. DEEMED PLANNING CONSENT ROC/457/85 INSTALLATION OF PASSENGER LIFT AT PEMBROKE HOUSE, A.P. FLATLET UNITL_R.OCHFORD (Minute 517/85) The Secretary to the Council reported that this application had now been considered by the Planning Services Committee. RECOMMENDED That for the purposes of Regulation 4(5) of the Town and Country Plinning General Regulations 1976 the above work be carried out subject to the conditions in Minute 517/85. (926) (DD) HOUSE PURCHASE LOANS The Committee received the report of the Director of Finance on House Purchase Loans arrears as at 30th August (612) 117 u

32 I!!''',.IuIrp I r!!!'''fl 7'' I Health and Housing 581. RENT COLLECTION AND ARREARS The Committee noted the report of the Director of Health and Rousing that current arrears stood at i.s,084.34p. Included in that figure was the sum of i,337.76p attributable to Housing Benefits where action was still in progress. There were 2388 accounts clear or in credit to the value of 33, (615) 582. CAPITAL PROGRMINE 1985/86 - ITEMS REQUIRING STJPPLEMENTARY CAPITAL ESTIMATES The Committee considered the report of the Director of Development covering additional expenditure in respect of schemes at Little Wheatleys, Rayleigh, Bell House, Great Wakering, and Public Conveniences, Pooles Lane, Rullbrtdge. RECOMMENDED That the Policy and Resources Committee be requested to approve supplementary capital estimates for the above schemes as listed in the report. (1463) (DF) 583. ARRANGEMENTS FOR SECURING THE ECONOMIC, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND TARGETS The Committee received the appended report of the Director of Health and Housing setting out performance measures and targets for eact service area of his Directorate following the External Auditor's report on the "Overview of Arrangements for Securing the Economic, Efficient and Effective Use of Resources". RECOMMENDED That the Audit Panel be advised that the Committee supports the performance measures and targets stated in the appended report. (228) (DHH) 584. HOUSING ACT 1957 SECTION HAWKWELL PARK DRIVE, HAWKWELL The Director of Health and Housing reported that the above property suffered numerous defects and was unfit for human habitation. Resolved that the Council, being satisfied that 23 Hawkwell Park Drive is unfit for human habitation and not capable at reasonable expense of being rendered so fit, serve notice under the Housing Act 1957, Section 16, on all persons entitled thereto of the time and place at which the condition of the property and any offer with respect to the carrying out of works or the future use thereof will be considered. (10806) (SEC) 585. ROOF INSULATION GRANTS The Director of Health and Housing reported that the budget of 50,000 allocated for 1985/86 'was fully committed. The Committee noted the basis on which outstanding applications would be processed when sufficient finance became available, and that provision had been made for funding of 65,000 in the Councilts Housing investment Programme bid for 1986/87 for roof insulation grants. (1243)

33 Health and Housing 586. FOOD ACT MAIN ROAD HAtICWELL The Committee noted that the Chief Executive had exercised his authority under Standing Order 18 to authorise the Institution of legal proceedings again8t the proprietor of Main Road, Hawkwell, for an alleged contravention of the Food Act 1984, Section 8. (5650) 587. INFORMATION REPORT DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH AND HOUSING The Committee noted the report of the Director of Health & Housing. (225) 588. INSTITUTE OF ROUSING ANNUAL CONFERENCERARROGATE 25T8/2STH JUNE DELEGATE' S RE1öWf The Director of Health and Housing submitted a full report on the above Conference attended by the Chairman of the Committee and the Principal Assistant (Health). (218) 589. CARAVAN SITES AND CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT ACT 1960 IJNAUTHORISED CARAVAN AT LAND OPPOSITE 317 DAWS HEATH ROAD, RAYLEIGH The Director of Health and Housing reported that a caravan had been stationed on this land for the purpose of human habitation without the benefit of a site licence. The occupier of the land was aware of the situation. Resolved that in the event of the occupier of the land not taking appropriate action within a reasonable time, the Secretary to the Council be authorised to institute legal proceedings for a contravention of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, Section 1. (24011) (SE C) 590. SALE OF LAND AT THE REAR OF 299 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH The Secretary to the Council reported on a request from the owner of 295 Eastwood Road to purchase a small strip of land at the rear of 299 Eastwood Road to facilitate vehicular access to the former property. The owner of 297 Eastwood Road had agreed to sell land at the rear of his property. The District Valuer had agreed terms which included a capital payment to the Council of 1,000 with all costs being borne by the purchaser. ECOMMENIEI That the Secretary to the Council complete the sale of 21 square metres of land or thereabouts at the rear of 299 Eastwood Road on the terms and conditions agreed by the District Valuer and upon such other terms and conditions as the Secretary to the Council deems fit. (8241) (SEC) 591. ESSEX AMBULANCE SERVICF_QPfifiAfl0NALPLAN 1986/89 The Committee noted that the Southend Health Authority had invited the Council's comments on this draft document a copy of which was in the Members' Lounge. (26604) (DHH) 1172

34 Health and Housing 592 NORTH EAST THAMES REGIONAL HEALTH ATJTHORIfl - REVIEW OF CANCER TREATEMENT The Director of Health and Housing reported on results of a review of cancer treatment services which had been published by the the North East Thames Regional Health Authority. A copy of the review documents had been placed in the Member& Lounge) and Members noted that the District Medical Officer Dr. G. Griffin was to attend the next Meeting of the Committee to answer Members' questions. (26609) 593. DRUG ABUSE A Member expressed concern at the widespread availability of a childrens' novelty which involved sniffing at a scented sticker. He was most anxious that the continued sale of the sticker could, by way of association, encourage children to become involved with drug related products. The Committee thanked the Member for highlighting this matter and mindful of the recent Teach In on drug abuse, agreed that action should be taken to ban the sale of the stickers. This could be achieved by requesting the Association of District Councils to lobby the respective Government Departments to issue appropriate Safety Orders and by approaching the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Health and Social Security direct to pass an Order prohibiting the sale of the novelty. RECOMMENDED (1) that the Association of District Councils be requested to lobby the respective Government Departments to issue the appropriate Safety Order restrictions under the Consumer Safety Act (2) that the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Health and Social Security be approached direct to pass a Safety Order prohibiting the importation and sale of the product on a similar basis to the Orders in respect of scented erasers. (720) (DHH) 594. EXCLUSION RESOLUTION Resolved that, in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public he now excluded from the Meeting for the reason that publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest, the business about to be discussed being the subject of confidential reports disclosure of which would he detrimental to the Council's position in negotiations and legal proceedings CARAVAN SITES AND CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT ACT 1960 SITE LICENCE CONDITIONS DISTANCES BETWEEN CARAVANS PROGRESS REPORT The Director of Health and Housing reported in confidence on the progress towards compliance with the standard condition requiring that there should be at least 6 metres between caravans. Resolved (1) that the site licence holders be afforded additional time to satisfy the site licence condition requiring 6 metres between each caravan. in (2) that a progress report be made to the Committee on all sites one year. (246) (DHH) 117 3

35 ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 10 HEALTH & HOUSING SERVICES COMMITTEE 10TH OCTOBER 1985 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SECURING THE ECONOMIC, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF fleöurces - PERFORMANCE MEASURES AFJ15 TARGETS Introduction: The External Auditor's Report on the Overview of the arrangements for Securing the Economic, Efficient and Effectivç Use ot Resources" stated, Para 13; each service area should have an approved statement1 of A!ms and Objectives and a set of measurable targets for all major activities. We believe that this is the only feasible way In which results can be monitored and performance measured, thereby allowing an assessment of efficiency and effectiveness." At their last meeting Members approved detailed aims and objectives for those services operated on behalf of the Committee by the Director of Health and Housing and consideration may now be given to some appropriate performance indicators for these services. Responsiveness and Pre-planned Work The activities in all sections of the Directorate incorporate a large proportion of responsive work to which Immediate attention must be given. Examples are: Housing applications. Applications to buy, transfer, exchange, repair, alter or improve a Council house. Public health complaints, enquiries, notification of infectious disease. Requests for the inspectiqn of food. Licensing and registration. House renovation grants. Roof insulation grants. Planning consultations. Local land charge enquiries etc. In addition, staff time must be found for essehtlal routine Inspectlons, some of which are statutory, in order to protect the public, worker's safety or the Council's property or to enforce a wide range of legislation. Some examples are: Inspections of food businesses and food sampling programme. inspection of major holiday and residential caravan sites. I Inspections of places of work undcr the Health & Safety at Work Act. Inspections of places licensed for public entertainment. Sampling of public and private water supplies and swimming pool waters. Housing surveys and inspection of dwellings subject to closing orders. Regular inspection of sheltered housing schemes. Planned housing maintenance inspections. Cyclic inspection of all housing estates. Development of computerised information data base etc. I1'4

36 In order to ensure that available staff Is used to maximum effect, the Director of Health & Housing and his senior staff prepare, as Members know from the example supplied last year, programmes of work for each of the Sections in the Directoratets Operational Plan which was commended by the External AudItors. It Is now suggested that the following performance measures be incorporated into the 1986/07 Operational Plan. This will then provide objectives, activities, details of pre-planned work end performance targets in the one document which should provide Members with some basis for evaluation of the effectiveness of the Directorate's services. The Council will appreciate that the development of meaningful performance measures is at the formative stage and continuous review and refinement will be called for. The Director has recently reduced the clerical support staff in Environmental Health by onth third and the compilation of statistics needs to be undertakn vithout unduly Increasing the administrative burden. Local' Government exists to provide the services which residents need at maximum efficiency and reasonable cost and all service overheads must be kept to a minimum If value fdr money Is to be demonstrated. It is likely that the statistics we would wish to supply will hay? to await the computerisation of the records which has been recommended by the Auditors and approved by Council. S PERFORMANCE MEASURES Environmental Health I. Investigations of infectious disease and inspection of food: 100% response within 24 hours 2. All general complaints, enquiries and notifications: 100% response within 48 hours 3. Enquiries concerning house renovation and Insulation grants: 100% response within 14 days 4. 50% of all responsive work pompleted within 8 weeks % of all responsive wor< completed within 16 weeks % of all 'pre-planned programmes completed in the year. 7. Number of Environmental Health Officers per loon population compared to Family average. 8. Net cost of service compared to Family average. BuildIng Maintenance 1. 50% of all jobs completed in 7 days. 2. Average completion time for all unplanned work orders 28 days. 3. Annual exlernai decoration programme; % completed.

37 ill III 4 Annual capital programme for improvements and repairs. 100% completed 5. Cost of repairs per dwelling compared to Family average. 6. Number of staff per 1000 population 7. Substantiated Complaints about service expressed as a percentage of tasks carried out. - Housing Mangement I. Housing applications: 100%! respppse within 14 days 2. ClaIms of homelessness: 100% investigated and result notified within 28 days 3. Applications to buy Council dwellings: Where no other Council Involved 100% dealt with within 28 days Otherwise 100% dealt with within 56 days 4. InspectIons of estates and sheltered accommodation: 100% of annual programme completed. 5. Percentage of jenants owing more than 4 weeks gross inclusive rent to be maintained below 3% 6. Annual rent arrears to be less than 1% gross annual debit. 7. Lettlngs section to maintain void rate below 2%. 8. Cost of general management compared to Family average. 9. Number of housing staff per 1000 population compared to Family average. 10. Number of complaints substantiated by the Ombudsman. RECOMNYIENDED That the1 Audit Panel be 'advised that the Committee supports the performance measures and targets stated in this 'report d

38 I!?r''!.1!1! 1" ui ip 'rr ri p ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of the Leisure Services Committee At a Meeting held on 22nd October Present: Councillors B. Taylor (hairman), M.N. Anderson, K.E. Banks, P.A. Beckerg, C.I. Black, W.H. Budge, T.H. Burt, Mrs. P. Cooke, T.L. Dean, R.D. Foster, J.A. Gibson, Mrs. P.E. Hawke, D.R. Helson, Mrs. L.A. Holdich, M.J. Jones, Miss B.G.J. Lovett, Mrs. J.M. Munson, Mrs. L. Walker, D.A. Weir and D.C. Wood. Apologies: Councillors A.J. Harvey and J.A. Sheaf Visiting: Councillors Mrs. L.M.A. Campbell Daley and Mrs. M.A. Weir MINUTES Resolved that the Minutes of the Meeting of 9th July 1985 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman MONITORING OF PERFORMANCE MEETINGS OF 10TH JANUARY AND 16TH MAY 1985 The Committee were satisfied that all necessary action had been taken. Minutes 321/85, 326/85, 373/84 and 436/85 were carried forward FREIGHT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (Minute 611/84) The Director of Leisure reported that whilst there had not been any business needing to be discussed with the above Committee for some time the Parish Council representatives appreciated that a meeting would be convened in the event of such a requirement arising and that he would maintain contact with them. (856) (DL) REPORT OP THE RAYLEIGH GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Committee noted the report of the Meeting held on 19th September (21535) RAYLEIGH GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE (A) Management (Minute 800/84) The Director of Leisure reminded Members that the Grange Community Association were given 12 months to demonstrate their ability to assume control of the Centre failing which it would remain permanently within. the Council's control. The Committee were advised that the Association had produced a report detailing their achievements during that year. In addition it had been proposed that Rayleigh Wyverns RFC and Southend and County Wheelers join with the Association to form a more effective management structure at the Centre. In principle Members welcomed the concept of a joint venture as a viable proposition and hoped that negotiations could commence with a view to the joint association assuming management of tue Centre on 1st April

39 Leisure Services 5 P RECOMMENDED That subject to the concurrence of the Policy and Resources CommTièe purposeful negotiations now take place with the three interested parties with a view to transferring responsibility for the Centre to the joint association with effect from 1st April (21535) (DL & SEC) (B) Club Room (Minute 318/85) Mindful of the approval in principle to the provision of a Club Room at the Grange Community Centre, Members noted that the Community Association had the necessary funds for the project an outline plan of which was on display in the Members Room. RECOMMENDED That subject to the approval of the Director of Development to the proposed works, the alterations to the building be permitted to commence prior to the official date of handover. (21535) (DL & DD) 601. DUTCH COTTAGE DELFT TILE COLLECTION (Minute 893/84) The Committee gave consideration to the provision of secure display facilities for the Dutch Cottage Delft Tile Collection. Members were anxious to exhibit the tiles to their best advantage and it had been suggested that a suitable display point was the foyer at Mill Hall. Members agreed, however, that the proposals to establish a Coffee Lounge at Mill Hall would be an ideal location for the tile collection which could provide an attractive theme for the room. It was noted that the final design of the lounge, display and security of the tiles would be the subject of a future report to the Committee. RECOMMENDED That a report on the design of the Coffee Lounge incorporating arrangements for the display of the Delft tiles be made in due course. (19590) (DL & DD) 602. SIGNPOSTING OF LEISURE BUILDINGS (Minute 446/85) The Director of Leisure reported that consideration had been given to improving the signposting for the major leisure buildings using a new standard form of highway directional sign on the approaches to the various facilities. Members noted the proposed locations and that the agreement of the County Highway Authority would need to be sought and the necessary finance allocated in the Council's budget. A further report was to be made on the signs to be provided at the actual buildings. RECOMMENDED (I) That subject to the agreement of the County Council the proposed directional signposting be approved. (2) That financial provision be included in the draft budget for 1986/87. (923) (DL & DE) 603. CLEMENTS BALL LEISURE CENTRE USE OF TENNIS COURTS The Committee noted that the Director of Leisure had approved the use for coaching sessions of the tennis courts by two Rayleigh children of international potential. The sessions took place before the Centre opened to the public and all costs were being met by the users. (6771) (DL) 1 1 '78.