PARISH COUNCIL:

Parking - Orchard Close: Highways authority had recommended double yellow lines in the access to the Close, these would also extend into New Street to maintain clear visibility.

Playground Equipment: Work will be completed as soon as possible to repair the swings, supplier has now been contacted.

Chestnut Tree: Maintenance/safety work has now been completed.

Potholes: Highways Authority would be contacted again, previous areas reported had not been repaired.

School Lane: Weeds would be cleared along the wall. Weed killing programmes have only been done in the main towns for the past two years.

Horse Manure-Footpaths: British Horse Society had advised that horses should not be ridden on the footpaths.

Sewage-Back Lane: Following an inspection by the Environmental Health Department in September. Environment Agency will be investigating.

Visibility-B4035: Highways Agency will be dealing with the problem.

Street Signs: A survey has been carried out by Wychavon, where necessary damaged signs will be replaced.

WCC-Gulley Survey: Information was gathered and forwarded to the county as requested. All blocked drains were marked and areas of flooding noted.

Upper End Court: Following consultation with WDC, Number 1 and 2 Upper End Court will now be known as 73 and 73a Main Street, these two properties front Main Street.

Dept of Health - new health authority: Latest information on reforming the NHS will be circulated.

Footpaths and Bridleways: Most of the footpaths and bridleways are now open in Worcestershire.

Planning Application: Vicarage Nurseries: Proposed first floor offices and refrigerating cold room extension (part of application is retrospective).

IDS Transport (UK) - application for operators licence: Following discussion it was decided to write to the traffic commissioners.

Footpath 12: Complaint had been received on the condition of the stile and access obstructed by conifer trees. Matter would be referred to county footpath officer.

Street lights: Faulty lights were reported in Main Street on Manor building. Ivy Lane, Station Road and Stoneford Lane.

Posts - Station Road and The Cross: Several posts need reinstating and repairing. The next meeting will be held on November 12 in the Memorial Hall at 7.15pm with open forum.