Minutes of the last Home Farm stakeholder meeting

Lodge Road Works: Almost all road works to Lodge Road now complete, some tidying up works to still be finished off. Discussion with regard to the possibility of a “no left turn” on Lodge Road, concluded that the scheme makes it difficult to turn left, but not impossible especially for small vehicles. The road layout situation was judged better than previous situation. Cllr  Bastable raised the issue of mud on the road. Martin Wright of Persimmon apologised on behalf of Persimmon, explained issues with regard to subcontractors not having regard of the road situation. Various discussions on the road situation followed, all agreed that the situation was improved after Persimmon hired a heavy duty road cleaning vehicle to clear back log of dirt. Martin Wright outlined the method which will be used on site, from he believed today (28.11.11) which is a stoned area on the site for suitable drainage and a jet washer. Some concern was raised that this would not be a suitable solution, and that a purpose built wheel washer was required. There will also be once a day cleaning of the road, MW was not exactly sure of the timing of this, Cllr Matthews requested that the timing of the road cleaning by sent to members of the meeting once MW has confirmed.   Issue of deliveries arriving at site before 8am, MW confirmed that the site manager has been turning delivery vehicles away to comply with conditions. Cllr Matthews confirmed that CBC would enforce against any further breech of conditions especially relating to mud on the road/wheel cleaning. MW stated that HP has given final warning with regard to breech of conditions, and the Enforcement Officer has been in contact with regard to this issue. It was agreed that the condition of the road will continue to be monitored and Persimmon would implement their new measures and if this was not sufficient to satisfy CBC then enforcement action would be taken. It was discussed that the paths were also muddy, MW said he would look into the issue, cleaning would take place if necessary. Cllr Bastable read out an extract from local news letter, about the works that have been carried out with regard to mud on the road by Persimmon, and the future works that would be carried out. MW agreed that it was a fair representation of what had been undertaken and the intention to continue keeping the road clear.