2 residents, 2 PCSOs and one member of Featherstone Town Council were present
District Councillor Vickers was present.
• It was reported that the last two weekends had been much calmer with regards to parking related to rugby fixtures. It was noted that whatever had impacted on this had worked and the Parish Council expressed its pleasure that this was the case
• It was suggested that the Parish Council work with the community school to ensure the lines are repainted following road works. It was noted that this was part of the ongoing discussions with the Highways Department
• Grass cutting behind the Sports & Social Club reported again. The Clerk confirmed that she is chasing this up regularly
• Reported that there had been a recent road traffic accident that had been reported to the police. The victim had asked that Parish Council be advised
• Yellow lines on Grime Lane junction with Weeland Road reported again. It was noted that this was part of the ongoing discussions with the Highways Department. The Clerk advised that the Parish Council had been led to believe that the Traffic Regulation Order would be completed before March 2024
• Suggestion by Chairman that Wakefield Council enforcement officers be asked to attend problem parking areas
• PCSOs reported that recent crime incident has been followed up and arrests made. The local high school had been visited and smart water had been given to the victim
• DC Vickers advised that he had chased up the meeting with Highways for the Parish Council.
• Damage of path between Rugby Club and Villa reported
• Planter update – volunteer unhappy with sponsorship arrangement – to be covered in main meeting.
Clerk report following last meeting:
• Parking at Heathers – more evidence from MOP & RC fixtures shared with PCSO
• Traffic enforcement – data update/service required on SID – in progress
• My Account guidelines have been shared on FB on both PC/Community Forum pages & placed on website
• Hedge on Cow Lane reported / cut by farmer
• Road markings at school reported / also reported by GI as requested by MOP and part of our discussions with Highways
• Garages off Clifton Road – break in reported/resolved
• Hedge down alley at side of Chinese reported by MOP and resolved
• Responded re flytipping at back of club – private land
• Responded re neglected dog – WDH/RSPCA
• Responded / took action on allotment plot left open
• Litterpicking kits for school
• Responded to queries re road closure on Green (placed on FB) and Sharlston Foodbank – wasn’t on website.