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MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD ON THE 14 TH NOVEMBER 2007 AT SWANAGE BAY CARAVAN PARK,
SWANAGE COMMENCING AT 6.30 PM
PRESENT
John Thraves Chairman
Cherry Bartlett Swanage TAG
Sue Bellamy Purbeck Community Partnership
Robin Brasher Swanage Market Town Coastal Initiative
Amanda Evans Dorset County Council
Beryl Ezzard Purbeck District Council
Nicky Fenwick Purbeck Area Youth Forum
Mike Hadly Swanage Town Council
Tony Jordan Swanage TAG
Caroline Macleod Arne Parish Council
Helen Reed Nordcat
Richard Rose Studland Parish Council
Rachael Shefford Purbeck District Council
Debbie Weller Secretary/Arne PC and Wareham St Martin PC
1. APOLOGIES
07/90 Apologies were received from Jeff Andrews - Youth, Peter Bowyer - Studland Parish
Council, Alex Brenton - Morden Parish Council, Annette Brooke MP, David Budd - Dorset County
Councillor, Margaret Cheetham - Purbeck District Council, Phil Dominey - South West Trains,
Murray Goosen - Wilts & Dorset Bus Company, Nici Hill - DART, Robin Humphries - Purbeck A351
Action Group, Phil McStraw - Purbeck District Council, Andy Matthews - Dorset County Council,
John Pitts - Bere Regis Parish Council, Ann Selby - Wareham Town Council.
2. MINUTES
07/91 Minutes of the 12 th September 2007 were considered and it was
AGREED Minutes were correct and could be confirmed after amending Amanda Evans to be
representing Dorset County Council and DART operated a Grant Scheme not green scheme.
3. ACTION POINTS FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
07/92
Chairman suggested a letter regarding carrying cycles on off peak routes to other bus
companies to seek their comments - see report from PACT.
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PTAG to act as a liaison facility for councils wanting to group together - all those interested to
contact either the Chairman or Debbie Weller - there had been no contact or feedback as yet.
Richard Rose advised Studland Parish Council will be putting in an application shortly.
Amanda Evans would check on the circulation of revised bus timetables for 103 route - failed
to fully circulate information but more aware for next time.
Chairman agreed to circulate a contact telephone number for reporting train journey issues
for the next meeting - will do this later.
Margaret Cheetham to locate reports on the Ferry Road project for Peter Bowyer - Rachael
Shefford agreed to take this action up.
Chairman to arrange a meeting with Heather Williams, Gwyneth Brooks, Nici Hill and Debbie
Weller to discuss charity status for the Home Hopper - completed and charity status will be
sought in due course. There was appreciation for the input from Heather Williams.
Sue Bellamy, Chairman, Caroline Macleod and Debbie Weller to make comments on Dart
Partnership consultation on behalf of PTAG - completed.
Mike Hadley to arrange next meeting in Swanage and advise Debbie Weller of venue -
completed
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
07/93 Nicky Fenwick introduced herself and advised her role is to organise the Purbeck
Youth Forum (or Council) for 11-26 year olds to give them a voice (the age range is still being
discussed). She hoped to have the first meeting in November to set up the official group, a web site
was being created to increase communication and consultation. They will also set up conferencing
telephones for young people to dial in and take part. Work will include all youth organisations as
well as schools. Nicky Fenwick will report back at the next meeting on progress.
07/94 Robin Brasher mentioned the problem of speeding, inconsiderate parking and
inconsiderate cyclists in Swanage and Cherry Bartlett advised this would be taken up by the
Purbeck Task Group. Mike Hadly reported it had been raised at Swanage Town Council but the
police were only interested if there was danger rather than nuisance involved. Sue Bellamy advised
the police now had more speed guns to deal with this. Mike Hadly stated Swanage Town Council
had wanted to put notices on cars parked on pavements or inconsiderately but were warned against
in case of car owners accusing people of causing damage. There was unanimous support for 20
mph zones in Swanage and would go to full Council for discussion. Debbie Weller advised the
North Purbeck Task Group was still in discussions with Dorset County Council to have their traffic
wardens issue polite notices for inconsiderate parked vehicles and that the Group would pay for
printing.
07/95 Robin Brasher referred to the missing cats eyes in the road near Harmans Cross and
although many have been replaced, there were stretches of the road where none were visible and
visitors might have difficulty following the rural roads without them. Debbie Weller would make
enquiries.
5. BUS MATTERS
07/96 Upton Dial a Bus has worked through its 3 month trial period, further funding for
another 3 months has been found. Nine people are registered. The service will be reviewed in
January 2008.
07/97 Student travel in rural areas is a countrywide concern and some investigations have
shown the need to develop free and/or concessionary transport for them, agree national standards,
rationalise the funding, pilot 14-19 learning provision in rural areas and make education and training
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accessible to all. Andy Matthews of Dorset County Council would be the contact for any council
interested in progressing this strand of transport. Debbie Weller to give copy of letter to Nicky
Fenwick. Sue Bellamy advised Phil McStraw is looking at where the District Council can help with
concessionary fares, usage of bus ID card and rail card. A questionnaire is to go to schools to get
information on destinations, journey times and young people are aware of the travel cards.
07/98 Cherry Bartlett advised the Town Council was trying to get buses with disabled access
but the problem is these buses cannot access the ferry and it is too costly to have a lift for them.
Mike Hadly wondered if there was a disability lobby group associated with the Olympics and Helen
Reed advised a group is interested in transport for the Weymouth area and a project is being
written.
6. RAIL MATTERS
07/99 Mike Hadly felt the upgrade signalling project would be beneficial for the Olympics
but Beryl Ezzard reported there was no Olympic money for this project, Railtrack would do normal
upgrade but not before 2012 and Worgret junction is included. However the electricity power is not
great enough to take 2 trains. Wool station may be extended so that gates are not shut for such
long periods. Chairman advised £18m has to be found by County Council to upgrade and form a
hub to get people to the Olympics, little money from the government.
Debbie Weller read a report from Mark Sturgess, Purbeck District Council regarding the Swanage
Rail Partnership. It outlined the membership and its objective to re-establish regular passenger rail
services between Swanage and Wareham. The 2003 bid will be refreshed for new funding from
national and regional funding partners. A key date is the re-signalling of the line between Poole and
Weymouth, it is then the signals at Worgret Junction will be upgraded to enable use of the branch
line to Swanage. Work is being done to ensure the physical infrastructure (bridges, etc) are still
sound and capable of trains running at line speeds of 25 and 40 mph. These results will determine
who will be responsible for the section still in control and ownership of Network Rail.
07/100 Robin Brasher reported on the difficulty in obtaining information about rail ticket
prices on South West Trains web site and in obtaining rail tickets in advance from Swanage, Corfe
Castle and neighbouring villages. He used to get advance tickets from Swanage but now has to go
to Wareham. Cherry Bartlett suggested using tourist information offices for this purpose but Robin
Brasher advised Swanage had tried and stopped as the office did not make enough money. Debbie
Weller to forward this to Phil Dominy.
7. CYCLING MATTERS
07/101 See attached report and also PACT minutes.
Chairman advised design of the improvements for cyclists crossing the A351 at
Stoborough had now been agreed and were in the drawing stage. Partnership with U3A for cycling
could bring their members on rides. Future projects would involve signage, more organised cycle
rides and cycle proficiency for schools. Mike Hadly suggested the Chairman contact Ian
MacKenzie, member of Swanage Transport Committee.
Robin Brasher asked about the cycle markings at Lytchett Minster and was advised it
was a cycleway to encourage young people going to school and others to ride bikes locally.
Beryl Ezzard reported consent has been given for the design of cycle bars near the rail
station at Corfe Castle. Cherry Bartlett reported cycle racks are in hand for Swanage. There is a
request for some outside the library and funding is being sought.
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8. YOUTH FORUM ISSUES
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07/102 Nicky Fenwick had introduced herself earlier and Debbie Weller advised Jeff Andrews
had sent blank copies of questionnaires being put to the Youth Parliament regarding votes and
transport.
9. UPDATE REPORT FROM PURBECK DISTRICT COUNCIL
07/103 Rachael Shefford reported SPIT (now known as South Purbeck Integrated Transport)
had £60k to spend and the majority will go on the NCN Route 2 improvements but other projects
are redesigning the Rempstone ride, cycle stands and completing Norden to Shell Bay route.
Agreed to forward the update report on Ferry Road for Peter Bowyer, Studland Parish Council.
There was some discussion on the problem of parking and congestion when visitors
try to access the car parks at Studland. Advanced warning signs at Swanage and Wareham might
help alleviate the problem. Rachael Shefford agreed to raise this with the Heritage Committee.
10. PURBECK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
07/104 Chairman advised all points had been covered earlier in the meeting. Mike Hadly
asked if SPIT had considered a water borne access to and from Swanage. Rachael Shefford said
there had been a water strategy research led by the National Trust but nothing had happened, she
would look into this again. A pontoon would be needed at the beach in Studland.
11. COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
07/105 Helen Reed reported the decision had been made by the trustees to scale back the
scooter scheme for the County due to lack of funding. Those who do apply will go through more
stringent tests for suitability and must have a reference from either a youth centre, job centre or
equivalent. Then a panel will interview them to determine the need. Insurance is an issue.
07/106 Debbie Weller reported on behalf of Nici Hill that the DART partnership would dissolve
as of March 2008 due to lack of funding. Appreciation was extended to the supporting TAGs and
assurance that existing projects would be continued, any outstanding would be handed over to the
appropriate organisations. Don Gobbett is chairing the new DSP Accessibility Theme Group and
Nici represents the TAG network. County Council will take over hosting the network from April
2008. DART was trying to create a Directory of Community Transport in Dorset and a survey had
been sent out to relevant bodies.
07/107 The Home Hopper continues to be strongly supported and the Corfe Castle service will
begin to operate every Tuesday instead of every other. During school holidays and always just
before Christmas, clients are taken to Poole for their shopping. Travelcare UK had warned that
owing to lack of contracts with County Council, the fee for using the buses would not only be
increased by 5% from 1 st November but also the second Thursday bus would be at full fee instead
of half. This will increase outgoings tremendously and fund raising would be started January 2008.
Charity Status would be applied for and there were 4 people willing to be trustees. Travelcare UK
has shown interest in tendering for the call centre if the service expanded. The other option would
be to have 2 part time volunteers being paid for expenses. No interest had been shown by housing
tenants in Lytchett Matravers when informally asked, they are happy to use the Upton Shopper to
get to Tower Park.
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12. TREASURER’S REPORT
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07/108 Debbie Weller advised the Home Hopper account has £9998.34 and PTAG account
£404.90 plus £1,000 being held on behalf of the Purbeck Bus Forum.
13. ANY OTHER MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
07/109 VACANCY FOR MINUTE TAKER AND FUTURE CHAIRMAN - Members were advised had
shown interest for the minute taker role. Chairman advised he would carry on but suggested that
when meetings are held at Swanage, the chair should be from Swanage. All agreed on this action.
At this point a presentation was made of a bouquet of flowers to Debbie Weller by the Chairman
who expressed his thanks for all the work done over the years in keeping the records straight.
Debbie Weller thanked those present and advised she would continue to help run the Home Hopper
and send in progress reports if unable to attend.
07/110 FERRY ROAD PROJECT - Rachael Shefford had agreed earlier in the meeting to get an
update for Peter Bowyer.
07/111 Mike Hadly advised the consultation on the Local Development Framework was
closing in December and as it is a 20 year plan, it would be necessary to feed into it. Chairman
advised PTAG comments had already been submitted.
07/112 Suggestions of where else to advertise the minute taker position included parish notice
boards (advert already circulated to all parish council clerks), Chairman would contact County
Council and Volnet, Helen Reed suggested Age Concern, POPPS and U3A.
13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
07/113
Provisional dates for 2008 were agreed as follows (to be confirmed at next meeting) :
23 rd January Wareham 19 th March Swanage 21 st May Wareham
23 rd July Wareham 24 th September Studland or Swanage 26 th November Wareham
Meeting closed 8.35 pm
ACTIONS
Debbie Weller to make enquiries on missing cats eyes in the road near Harmans Cross
Debbie Weller to give copy of “Getting Teenagers from Rural Areas to School and College”
letter to Nicky Fenwick
Debbie Weller to forward to Phil Dominy the issue on the difficulty in obtaining information
about rail ticket prices on South West Trains web site and in obtaining rail tickets in advance
Chairman to contact Ian MacKenzie, member of Swanage Transport Committee, regarding
cycling projects
Rachael Shefford agreed to forward the update report on Ferry Road for Peter Bowyer,
Studland Parish Council
Rachael Shefford agreed to raise the issue of advanced warning signs of congestion at
Studland beach at Swanage and Wareham with the Heritage Committee
Rachael Shefford would research the water transport strategy conducted by National Trust
Chairman would contact County Council and Volnet, Helen Reed suggested Age Concern,
POPPS and U3A regarding finding a minute taker for the group
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