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A meeting had taken place with residents of Borden Close to discuss issues with vandalism and anti-social behaviour occurring in the cutway which linked with Firgrove Road. Negotiations were ongoing with the Police and TVBC Highways Department to take preventative measures.

Concerns were expressed over the state of the roads and pavement in the village. It was agreed that HCC Highways would be requested to make an inspection.

The new Community Life Centre was open and currently manned by volunteers from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Works to the surgery room were still to be completed before the relevant agencies could fulfil their allocated time slots.

Details concerning the Church’s use of the Recreation Ground for the Historical Pageant in July were discussed and finalised. Sally Kerson, the Parish Administrator, would liaise with the contractor for keys to the barrier gate and for advice on parking.

The official opening of the tennis courts took place on Tuesday 1st July. The courts had been cleaned and painted and the basketball courts were due to be painted as soon as the weather permitted.

A meeting had taken place with the police, residents, TVBC Highways Engineers, County Councillor Alan Dowden, the Crime Prevention Officer, the PCSO and the Contracts and Site Managers from Taylor Woodrow to discuss vandalism and anti-social behaviour at the cutway between Firgrove Road and Borden Way. A planning application was to be submitted to close the access, provided Taylor Woodrow were in agreement.

Vandalism had also occurred at the Junior School and the Police had been called on several occasions but had failed to attend. Councillors Knight and Tupper had both been in contact with Inspector Smith to express their concerns.

A meeting had been arranged with TVBC to inspect the roads and pavements throughout the village and compile a list of outstanding repair works.

The official opening of the new Community Life Centre was scheduled for the 15th July from 3 – 5pm. Facilities and events were to be arranged to enhance the afternoon.

Numerous complaints about rats, both in North Baddesley and Valley Park, were being received by County Councillor Alan Dowden. He had challenged TVBC’s policy claiming that it was discriminatory and that rats could breed at will creating a real health concern. A letter will be sent to the Leader of TVBC expressing the Parish Council’s concerns.

Excavation works for the balancing pond at the Draper site had commenced. An archaeologist was present on site every day but appeared to be only interested in ancient items and not modern. Councillor Knight confirmed that several artefacts had been found which could prove to be very interesting.