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Agenda
- Introduction
- A brief history
- Where we are now
- The proposed compromise solution
- Summary
- Questions
- Parish Council meeting (all welcome to stay)
Welcome to you all Agenda Introduction A brief history Where we - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welcome to you all Agenda Introduction A brief history Where we - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Barton Seagrave Parish Council Public Meeting Thursday 5 th September 2013 FOOTPATH THROUGH THE GROUNDS OF THE LATIMER ARTS COLLEGE Welcome to you all Agenda Introduction A brief history Where we are now The proposed compromise
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Introduction
- Tonight is not about what has or hasn’t happened or why!
- In 2010, Barton Seagrave lost a central and well-used footpath
(HL12) running from East to West across the village due to the erection of the security fencing around Latimer College.
- A significant number of objections from local residents were
received by NCC about the footpath’s closure.
- The College had to improve security to meet modern
guidelines; Ofsted requirements, Police guidance and to protect the students (common sense).
- We are where we are. Delays due to NCC staffing. Local
inability to negotiate and resolve. Yes, issues! Move on!
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A brief history… Footpath HL12 original route until 2004 Evidence in use for over 80 years Never “officially” recognised as a footpath
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A brief history… Revised route 2005 - 2010 after primary school and Masque complex fenced Again, never “officially” recognised as a footpath
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A brief history… Revised route 2005 - 2010 after primary school and Masque complex fenced Again, never “officially” recognised as a footpath
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A brief history… Original alternative – Develop HL1 Not accepted as a viable alternative by locals
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Where we are
- With NCC picking this up again now, the current situation
means resolution by Public Inquiry. Costly, time-consuming and outcome quite unclear (strong arguments both sides) and possibly unsatisfactory outcome for many, if not all.
- We have an opportunity to work together to agree a new
compromise solution that improves village access for locals and meets College security requirements.
- A new solution has now been proposed, and if there is
agreement (from all parties effected) that it is a good compromise solution, then this will be progressed…
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Compromise solution- Overview
Key Existing fencing New fencing
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Compromise solution - Access
Key Existing fencing New fencing Existing gate New gate
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Compromise solution - Control
Gates will be open outside core College hours (closed between 8:30am and 3:15pm College days)
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Summary
- It’s taken ages, it’s been frustrating for the community and painful for the
College!
- A new compromise solution that can be pursued.
- Police have no objections with outline plans. Costed and workable in
principle.
- Objectors to the closure of HL12 will be invited to withdraw them if this
proposal goes ahead.
- If we can agree, then a detailed proposal can be produced for formal
submission, and we can move forward … at last!
- If no compromise, serious risk that we get no footpath at all !
To find out more, or to ask any questions, contact Anne Holton at Northants County Council on 01604 364346 or email at: AHolton@mgwsp.co.uk