1894: Heavy traffic across the green will not be allowed
1895: Exclude Fairs and Caravans from the Headley and Standford greens
Make and use a road on the north side of the Allotment ground at Beech Hill
Application be made to the County Council to grant a separate polling place for Grayshott
Offer of a site for a building for secular purposes; the site being the triangular piece to the north of W Searle’s house
1896: The Council preferred to retain the Headley Gravel Pit for its own use
Portsmouth, Basingstoke & Godalming Railway: “to all intents and purposes it is settled that the station is to be at Curtis Farm House or near thereabouts”
“The Parish Council is unable to waive any rights it may have in the Beech Hill Path and if the path is closed Mrs Parish must do it at her own risk”
Mr Whitaker asking the opinion of the Parish Council as to the purchase by the District Council of a steam roller
1897: The whole council to view the Old Bunny in Fuller’s Bottom
Thanks to Sir Robert Wright and to Mr Bret Harte for repairs done to the “Church Path” to Trottsford, and on the Headley and Arford Brae
1898: Urging the early adoption of Sanitary Bye-Laws for Headley
The Parish Council is in favour of the purchase of a Steam Roller
The Haslemere District Water & Gas Act is thrown out
1899: Beech Hill Sandy Road, which being on the direct road between Headley and Grayshott, and in a dangerous state, should now be metalled
The Petition for a Bridge at Headley Mill was signed
1900: Mr Smithes lately enclosed land at Headley Mill
The Football Club was granted leave to improve the Recreation Green by cutting furze and filling in holes
Application to be made to the Charity Commissions to convert the Allotment Ground at Beech Hill into a Recreation Ground
1901: Mrs Parish would give a 5 foot path as access to the Beech Hill Allotment Ground
Consider whether it is advisable to form Grayshott into a separate Parish
1902: Rumoured purchase by the War Office of the manorial rights over Broxhead Common
Mr Bromley to refix the wire protection to Fuller’s Bottom Pond
Proposed removal of the “Crown” public house to Beech Hill
1903: The Council was of opinion that the lighting of the village would soon become a necessity
A petition to the Railway Co. for a motor omnibus between Farnham & Haslemere
Motor Car Act, 1903
1904: Leave be granted for the Diversion of the Road near Headley Park House
Sir Robert Wright died
1905: Query about access at bottom end of Headley Hill Road
1906: WD stones which mark the boundaries of Belmont are in the public footway
Preserve in the new Sleaford Bridge the old boundary mark between Headley & Kingsley
1907: It was recorded that for the future the School is to be known as the Holme School, Headley
Proposal to form a separate Civil Parish of the Western districts of Headley
It was agreed to have the Arford Steps swept once a week for 6 months
1908: Apr: Retirement of Mr Whitaker from the Chairmanship
Suggestion to use chairs instead of forms for Council meetings in the schoolroom [Chairs 25/-]
The Clerk reported that a couple of posts had been placed at the entrance to Beech Hill path to protect the Recreation ground [Beech Hill posts 3/6]
1909: New gates made for the Grange Allotments
1910: Repair of Beech Hill Loam Pit 10/-
Attention was called to Cradle Lane in which there is some 50 feet of deep loam almost impassable even in dry weather
1911: General Brownlow undertook to look at the ditches in Parish House Bottom
Letters and parcels are to come via Bordon instead of via Liphook
The Council unanimously agreed to undertake the Trusteeship of the Disused Gravel Pits provided that the Charity Commissioners would be willing to sanction (if desired) the erection of a building for public purposes on the ground to the East of the green
An acre of land proposed to be taken off the Deadwater Allotments for the new Council School; and the acre of land to the East of the gas works that is to be given to the Council in exchange
Petition been signed by 150 people to draw attention to the dangerous corner where Fullers Vale Road joins the road from Arford to Liphook
Council considered that while the path from Headley to Bordon, and that from Bordon to Kingsley, are both of extreme importance, this short intermediate piece is not of so much importance in these Bicycling days
1912: With reference to Hilland Corner it was announced that towards the £65 required for the larger scheme on p.154, the District Council would find £40, Mrs Hubbuck and Mr Phillips each contributing £10; and General Brownlow proposed that “the larger scheme be adopted”; This proposal was seconded by Mr Dawson but was lost
The clerk was directed to call the attention of the DC to the Stepping Stones at Huntingford Bridge
The Committee appointed to visit Arford Spring recommended: A. the clearance of the culvert; B. the placing of Bargates in the space between the Spring and the Watering place; A. has already been done (it was reported); B. was ordered to be carried out at an expense not exceeding £3; The same Committee reported that 2 vehicles can hardly pass with safety; and recommend that a 12-ft rail be placed on the Spring side of the road
The clerk was directed to write to the District Council that on the Guide Post near Headley Mill Ford the distance to Headley should be ¾ not 1¾ mile; and it would be advisable to have arms there and at Wellfield to indicate the road to Bordon
It was agreed to make no change in the arrangements with the caravan people at Headley Fair, etc
A letter was read from the Clerk of the County Council acknowledging the protest against the charge on Headley for Alton Grammar School; and saying that the charge will be only about £10 a year
1913: A letter was read from Mr F Crawford Cobb asking for the sanction of the Council to the erection of a stile on Path 28 (Headley to Passfield); and the clerk was directed to reply that the erection of such a stile is illegal
It was resolved that a seat should be placed on Headley Recreation Green, and a notice board to indicate the new ground on Standford Hill
Attention was drawn to the Flood Water near the Wheatsheaf which has now twice within recent times made the road impassable
It was agreed to repair the rail at the Pond in Fuller’s Vale
1914: It was agreed to erect Guide Posts on Standford Path
Parfect’s Hollow will be put into order as soon as the Roller can be spared
The clerk reported that he had communicated with the Surveyor as to the overflow from Chatterton Pond in Fuller’s Bottom; the Pond having risen again after being low for some twenty years – the clerk was directed to try to find the old drain which lowered the level of the Pond
Attention was called to the flooding of the Plestor in Arford
It was resolved to have a new rope put to the Flagstaff on the Green
A letter was read from Messrs Courage & Co asking that the road across the green at Standford which leads to the Robin Hood be repaired “by the Parish”
Attention was called to a wire fence & gate which Mr Kay of the Windmill had placed in the East bank of the Council’s Recreation Ground at Beech Hill; and a letter was read from Mr Kay in which he offered to pay 1/- a year for the use of the bank and gate, which was accepted
Mr Scoffield spoke as to the Revival of Bee-keeping
Complaint was made that it was dangerous for the schoolchildren for carts-&-horses and horses to go across the Headley green
1915: A letter was read from the Farnham Fire Brigade asking Headley to subscribe to a Motor Fire Engine; but it was considered that the engine at Bordon is sufficient for our needs
General Brownlow was nominated manager of the Holme School, and Messrs Mighell and Piggott managers of the Council School at Deadwater
It was reported that some cases of Gooseberry Mildew had been reported in the district
Sergt Maj Patey, RE, a member of the Council had gone to the Front in France
1916: It was agreed to put a notice on the Green warning off Mounted Troops if the clerk considered it necessary
The Board of Agriculture having recommended the formation of a War Food Society, Mr Beck explained that the Horticultural Association was framing its schedule on the lines of the circular issued by the Board of Agriculture
It was announced that notification of measles had been made compulsory
Mr Dieterle be warned that the agreement to cart gravel over the Headley Recreation green shall terminate at the end of four months from this date; and that his carters shall use only the road along the North side of the green
1917: The Council was asked to form a Committee to deal with National War Savings; but, in view of the facilities offered at the School and at the Post Office, no action was taken
Mr Squarey considered it useless to issue notices until the price of seed potatoes was announced. When this price was announced the Committee gave a day or two only in which to have notices printed and circulated
A letter was read from the Automobile Association saying that the necessity for notices asking for a slow speed thro’ Headley and Arford does not seem apparent as a road thro’ a village carries on the face of it notice to drivers of the necessity for caution
1918: It was reported that the stepping-stones North of Huntingford Bridge had been set up, but that, as set up, they were too far apart
It was agreed to put a stile which would not obstruct Bicycles on the 6 foot path to the South of the Royal Exchange Inn
Complaints were made that the names of cottages are getting into some confusion. There are 2 ‘The Hollies’, 2 ‘Fir Cottages’, more than one ‘Rock Cottage’, etc. The Parish Council recommends that before naming a cottage, application be made at the Post Office to see if the name is already appropriated
It was noted that the subscriptions to the Rat & Sparrow Club will not cover the payments for tails
1919: Probably many of the men who will shortly return from the Army will marry and then the small cottages now overcrowded will accommodate them
Mr Laverty explained that he wished to give up the office of Hon Clerk, and that Major Branson was willing kindly to undertake the office
Major Branson having resigned the clerkship, Mr Squarey was elected clerk for the duration of the Council
It was agreed that Mr Fraser, Mr Howlett and Lt Col Perry be appointed a Committee to ascertain from the residents in the parish the extent to which they would subscribe to a Headley War Memorial, and that the Committee do draw up proposals as to the form which the Memorial should take
Major RG Hooper was present and explained what steps had been taken in connection with the Celebration of Peace
Rev WH Laverty brought forward a proposal as to the Alteration of the existing boundary between Headley & Grayshott
The Accounts as tendered by Major RG Hooper DSO of the expenses incurred in Celebration of Peace on 20 August 1919 were read
1920: A letter was read from the War Office Trophies Committee stating that the GOC the Italian Expeditionary Force had offered an 8cm Gun & Carriage, captured by that unit on the Italian front, to Headley parish
A letter was read from Mrs Lyndon (Grayshott Parish Council) stating that the County Council had authorised a public enquiry as to the Alteration of Boundary between Headley and Grayshott
The Overseers proposed to complete the perambulation of the Parish Boundaries sometime during the month of April
Mr William Gamblen reported that a tennis court had been made at the Recreation green, the cost to be defrayed by private subscription.
A letter from Mr William Gamblen as a member of the Headley Carnival was read requesting permission from the Parish Council to erect a large Wooden Building in the Arford Gravel Pit & the Clerk was instructed to write to the Charity Commissioners and ascertain if the Council would be within its rights in granting such permission
Mr CE Fraser drew the attention of the Council that the trees on Beech Hill Recreation Ground were growing up and interfering with the view – also that the seats originally placed by the Council on the top of the Ground had disappeared
The Report of the sub-committee appointed by the Council to report on the Recreation Ground at Beech Hill was read and discussed. Mr JRB Branson proposed, Mr Geo Loe seconded and it was unanimously agreed that the sub-committee be asked to get levels taken and an estimate made of the cost of laying out the cricket and football field and to take the levels of the Rectory Field for comparison – and that the sub-committee do also obtain a separate estimate for the cost of merely cutting down such trees as obstruct the view and of putting in such seats as they consider desirable
A letter from the Hindhead & District Electric Light Co Ltd was read regretting that owing to heavy capital expenditure involved they could see no prospect at present of making an extension to their mains to Headley
1921: A letter from Mrs Ord-MacKenzie was read complaining of the bad smell by Mr Gates’ stables and Mr Gamblen’s premises in Long Cross Road, also to the condition of the bottom of Shamble Hill which appears to have been converted into a dumping ground for empty Nestles Milk tins
A letter was read from Lt.Col PE Gray of Oaks pointing out that the plot of grass in roadway just outside the entrance to his house made it practically impossible for him, when coming down the Hanger to drive his car through the entrance gate without manoeuvring round the outer edge of the plot, and he asked the Council to have the plot removed and the ground levelled into roadway where shown in red on plans submitted.
Rev WH Laverty informed the Council that the Overseer had arranged to tread the Western Boundary on 18th May next and that they hoped as many members of the Council as possible would attend as the Boundary was a very complicated one.
The Chairman and Clerk were requested to draw up a scheme for discussion at the next meeting as to the best way of administering the surplus Fund left over from the Headley War Memorial made over to the Parish Council and invested through the Charity Commission in 4% Funding Loan.
The Chairman reported that the matter of administration of the fund presented by Headley War Memorial Committee had been considered by the Clerk and himself and that they recommended that the Rev WH Laverty, the Rev Bentley Neal and Mr William Gamblen be authorised to give instructions as to the employment of Conveyances to take patients to the Hospital.
1922: A letter was read from Mr FW Rothera, the owner of Kirklands: “I am constructing a Carriage Drive from Arford Hill to my house & propose to carry it over the footpath by means of a bridge. This will involve my lowering the footpath 3 feet or so in order that pedestrians may have sufficient head room under the bridge”;
Sir Robert Hunter (Edtn. 1896, page 271) says that it is illegal to render a public path in any way less convenient; and the lowering of the path by 3 feet would certainly do this.
… the District Council have resolved to call upon Mr Rothera to remove the Bridge and to restore the path
Lindford Allotments: The offer is: A lease of 3.598 acres at Lindford part 640 on the 25" ordnance survey 1910, at 50/- an acre; the Parish Council to pay the cost of the lease, and compensation to the outgoing tenant, (The allotment Committee considered that a rent of 7/6 per annum might fairly be asked for an eighth of an acre, from the Allotment holders)
The Council has suffered a great loss in the death of Mr AF Squarey, the Honorary Clerk.
The following communication from Mr WH Behrens who recently purchased “Field House”:– “I want to make it plain to the Council that I do not admit that there was any public path, but to save any question I am willing to dedicate a path to the public”
A proposal was submitted from a gentleman who wished to remain anonymous to move the Gun which is now on the Green to a spot opposite the Post Office, he paying the expense of the necessary cement base
The clearing out of the “Bunny” on the Hollywater Bridle Path was approved
Votes of thanks to the Rev WH Laverty and Mr Beck for the services which they had kindly rendered to the Council were proposed by Mr Snow and seconded by Mr Warren, and carried unanimously
A letter dated 28th August 1922 from the Postmaster at Aldershot asking for the views of the Council as to the proposal that Stonehill PO should be renamed Headley Down, and several letters supporting the proposal, were read
1923: The Clerk read correspondence which he had had with the Officer of the Labour Exchange, Alton, and a memo of an interview, in the course of which the practice of the Department as regards furnishing an “Excuse paper” was explained, and it was stated that the Department were not prepared to incur the expense of sending an Officer to Headley to make the payments
Brae Footpath. On the motion of Mr Snow seconded by Mr Branson, it was resolved that Messrs Chapman and Lowry be requested to fence in Kirklands gravel pit where it is falling down
A letter from the Postmaster, Aldershot, dated 8th July 1923 was read in which he stated that the alteration in the name had been approved, and that on the opening of the telephone exchange Stonehill Post Office would be known as Headley Down
A letter General Brownlow CB was read inquiring whether the Council could not take action in the matter of the Fair held on the Village Green in June, and a letter from Major Hooper DSO was also referred to. They complained of the very large number of persons, which this year had increased to about 200, who occupy and obstruct the Green by camping on it with caravans, roundabouts, etc, and the nuisance caused by the absence of sanitary arrangements, the damage done to the Green by heavy vehicles, and the mess and litter of paper, etc.
A letter from Major Hooper regarding Arford drinking water supply was read, and on the motion of Mr Branson, seconded by Mr Baxendale, it was unanimously resolved that Mr Balfry, Mr Snow and Major Hooper be appointed a Committee to take the necessary action, at a cost not exceeding £2, to keep cattle and horses from defiling the drinking place
Unanimously resolved that the grazing of horses on the school green and on Standford green be prohibited, and that the Police be notified of this Resolution
Stiles on path from Belmont to Huntington [Huntingford] Farm (p.45 min No.17). The Clerk produced an estimate from Mr Alfred J Privett for the erection of six stiles at the cost of £12
A report was presented by the sub-committee on “Travelling Shows on the Green” as follows:– “It was agreed unanimously that the travelling shows be allowed on the School Green, subject to the following regulations …
A letter was read from Mr AC Kay (Clerk to the Council) stating he was still too unwell to resume his duties of Clerk and leaving the matter in the hands of the Council
1924: the Allotment Committee consisting of Col Perry CMG CIE and Messrs W Gamblen, GLC Warren, W Knight, & W Piggott had visited the Liphook Road allotments and made the following recommendations
The running of a service of Motor Buses through the Parish has been inaugurated during the year and the Council had succeeded in inducing the Rural District Council to improve the Route and sundry dangerous corners, viz: Pond End, Mill Lane, Holly Bush, Hilland and Fullers Bottom corners and the road widened at Lindford Bridge
Right of Way through Mr Behrens’ property at Wishanger. A letter was read from Lady Napier complaining of the footpath through Mr Behrens’ property not being clearly defined and after the matter had been discussed it was decided to leave the matter in Mr Branson’s hands who kindly undertook to see Lady Napier and Mr Behrens
Holme School Green. It having been reported that soldiers exercising horses frequently rode across the School Green to the danger of schoolchildren, the Clerk was instructed to communicate with the G.O.C. at Bordon and request him to forbid soldiers riding on the Green & to exhibit an order to that effect on the Green
Parish Hall. A letter from CW McAndrew Esq of Headley Park dated 6 June 1924 offering to erect a Hall to accommodate 250 persons together with Class Rooms & Library on the site of the Gravel pit subject to the Parish Council being prepared to take over the management and upkeep of the Hall was read and considered and it was proposed by Mr Baxendale, seconded by Mr Lovegrove and unanimously resolved that Mr McAndrew’s munificent offer be gratefully accepted
The Clerk reported having furnished the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries with certain information respecting the Council’s Recreation grounds as kindly supplied to him by the Rector and it was decided that a copy of such information as produced be attached to the Minutes
Fullers Vale Springs. The Clerk reported having received the following letter from Mrs Fairfax Harvey dated 26 April 1924: “In reply to your letter re. railings at Fullers Vale Pond, these were placed there as I was given to understand that should any accident occur owing to the dangerous state of the bank on the roadside, I might be called on to pay compensation. Should the two springs now dry flow again, on the request of the Headley Parish Council I will alter the fence so as to permit the Public to have access to the water. Yours faithfully (signed) Beatrice F Harvey.”
1925: Arford Steps. The Clerk was instructed to try and arrange that in addition to keeping the steps clean opposite Arford House the whole of the footpath should have some attention so that no litter or other nuisance should confront pedestrians on their way to Church on Sundays
Fallowfield Footpath. A report of the Committee appointed at the last meeting to deal with this matter was read in which it was stated that Mr Behrens had agreed and undertaken to put in order and maintain the new footpath which he had previously dedicated to the parish and so improve the stile that it could be easily negotiated and as they had consulted a large number of inhabitants of the district who were quite satisfied with Mr Behrens’ undertaking
Fallowfield Footpath. It was reported that Mr Behrens had legally dedicated the new path to the Parish by Deed Poll which document was produced and ordered to be kept with the other Parish documents
County of Southampton Advances on the purchase of houses. The Clerk laid on the table a notice from the County Council calling attention to a scheme whereby intending purchasers of houses not exceeding £800 in value can obtain, under certain circumstances, advances in respect of purchase money not exceeding 80 per cent of the value
School Danger Notice. At the proposition of Mr Snow, seconded by Major Hooper it was resolved the Automobile Association be written to and requested to put up the usual ‘Danger’ notice outside the Holme School.
Parish Council Notice Board. It was proposed by Mr Rogers, seconded by Mr Beck and resolved that a notice board with glass front be erected on the Council’s land opposite the Post Office
Deadwater scavenging. This question was considered at length and 9 Petitions containing 274 signatures were before the Council. It was proposed by Mr Balfry, seconded by Mr Eddey and unanimously resolved that a deputation consisting of Maj Gen Brownlow CB, Maj Hooper DSO, Col Bosanquet and Mr JB Branson wait upon the Minister of Health and protest against the charge of the Deadwater scavenging being put on the Parish of Headley Rates and to urge an enquiry if necessary
Extension of Water Mains. After considering at length the proposed extension of the Coy’s water main to Deadwater and Whitehill, subject to a Guarantee of £500 per an to be borne by the two parish councils concerned – Headley and Selborne – it was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr Beck and unanimously resolved: “That although the Council favours a scheme to supply pure water to Deadwater and Whitehill it thinks the question of drainage should be dealt with at the same time and the matter be deferred until such has been taken into consideration, moreover, if the water scheme is adopted the cost of the guarantee should be borne by the whole District and not by the Headley & Selborne parishes only.”
Headley Brass band. A letter dated June 29th from ex-bandmaster C Earl was read suggesting the raising of a brass band for Headley & District & asking for the Council’s help in raising £60 for instruments, etc; and it was proposed by Col Bosanquet, seconded by Major Heaslop & resolved that the Clerk inform Mr Earl that whilst the Council would like to see such a band established it had no powers to assist the scheme financially
Fencing and laying out Village Hall site. The Clerk reported his interview with an official at the Offices of the Ministry of Health & read letters from the Ministry dated 30th Sept and Oct 7th 1925 and it was proposed by Mr Beck, seconded by Mr Eddey and unanimously resolved: “That the Ministry of Health be requested to sanction the expenditure of the sum of £89.6.8 on the Village Hall site, such sum being an amount which has been lying dormant in the Post Office Savings Bank to the credit of the Parish Council’s Treasurer for 24 years and was originally a balance of surplus allotment rents which have never been required for allotment purposes nor are likely to be wanted for such purpose
Silver Cups for award to public spirited residents. It was reported that Mr Branson had offered the Trustees of the Village Hall the custody of 3 silver cups which he was prepared to give to the Parish to be awarded “to those who may be held to do the most public-spirited work for the Parish during each year and held for a year as challenge cups. One to be given for women, one for men and one set apart specially for award only to a man or woman of the class who have to work for their living.”
Barley Mow Footpath Steps. Attention was called to the dangerous condition of these steps & it was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr Beck & resolved that Mr Gamblen be instructed to remove such steps. [could be slopes or stiles?]
1926: The Clerk was instructed to try and get the Manager of Carnival Hut to prevent rubbish being thrown on the Council’s land adjoining and to clear away what has accumulated there
At the opening of the proceeding, Col Perry referred to the loss the Parish had sustained in the loss of Major General Brownlow CB who was for many years a member of the Council and it was resolved that a letter of condolence and sympathy be sent to Lady Kathleen Brownlow
Mr Kay’s request to cut trees in the Recreation Ground which obstructed his view and to pay 1/- each for same as set out in his letter of Feb 27th 1926 was agreed to subject to Mr Snow on behalf of the Council seeing that no tree was cut down which in his opinion was detrimental to the keeping of the recreation ground.
Letters from Mrs Lyndon with reference to beating the bounds of the parish on the Grayshott side were read and the matter left to the overseers
As is pretty generally known the Assessment Committee of the District appointed from among the Board of Guardians and the office of Overseers of the various parishes will be abolished in 1927 so that the election of Overseers next month will be the last
O.M.S Discussion on the advisability of organising locally so as to secure the necessities of life for all in the Parish in case of a serious strike was debated at length and if was unanimously decided to call a Public Meeting for Saturday the 24th inst. at the Village Hall at 8pm to further consider the matter
Division of Parish. Letters were read from the RDC dated 7 May and from the Southampton CC dated 6 May referring to an application by the Ratepayers Assn of Bordon for a division of the Parish
The Overseers reported that the Parish Boundary on the Grayshott side had been perambulated and a memo of such boundary was produced & it was decided to complete the perambulation of the rest of the parish boundary in the autumn & to share with neighbouring parishes the cost of erecting permanent stone crosses to indicate the dividing lines where necessary.
Extension of Water Mains. A plan and letter from the Wey Valley Water Coy dated 16th Oct stating that they were prepared to extend their mains along Liphook Road to Linton Dene and through the village along Lane End on getting a guarantee for £250. They stated that if all householders at present on the routes took the Coy’s water the water rates would come to £232.
Presentation Cups. It was reported that the cups given by Mr Branson & offered by the committee to the Flower Show Committee, Girl Guides & Boy Scouts had been accepted by the representatives of same & the Clerk was instructed to continue the Insurance of same in the name of the Parish Council which had accepted the custody of the cups
1927: Lindford Allotment. The Allotment Committee reported that as so few of the allotments at Lindford were let they recommended that the land be given up as soon as it was possible
The Village Hall has been largely used during the year & was engaged for 160 separate events
Parking Cars on Village Green. It was resolved that when hirers of the Village Hall desired, they could arrange to park cars on the Village Green on payment of the nominal fee of 1/- for such privilege
Beech Hill Recreation Ground. The playing fields scheme which came before the Council at the previous meeting was again considered and it was unanimously resolved that subject to satisfactory arrangements being made at a moderate cost the Council approve the laying out of the Recreation Ground at Beech Hill for cricket, football, tennis, bowls and other sports and recreations.
1928: The Village Hall continues to be very largely used. During the year it was hired for 165 separate events. It not only pays its way but contributed out of its profits to the J&M[?] water heating installation which has turned out to be quite successful. Unfortunately there has been some trouble with the structure but the Trustees with the aid of Mr McAndrew have the matter well in hand
An application from Mr Young of the Carnival Hut for leave to use the Village Green as an emergency entrance was deferred, the Chairman undertaking to see Mr Young on the matter and ascertain exactly what he wanted
Division of Parish. It was reported that the great majority of the residents at Lindford were opposed to the scheme of taking Lindford out of the Parish of Headley & attaching it to the new Parish of Whitehill
Hedges & Footpaths. It was decided to request Mr Gamblen to give the usual annual attention to the Brae, Shamble Fields, Mrs Parish’s Path & the Path from Headley to Standford and in the case of the Brae Path to fill up the middle of same
Right of Way over Village Green by School House fence. Following a letter to the Clerk setting out the danger to children who use the Green playground by [p.182] Motor Traffic to and from the Motor Garage and by other motor car & cycle users, Col Moore gave further reasons why he thought that all vehicles should be prohibited from using the Village Green and he proposed that the request of Mr Young to use the pathway beside the school hedge for extraordinary traffic be not acceded to and that all vehicular traffic be prohibited subject to any rights the Laurels and School House have
Petrol Pump. It was reported that there was a likelihood of an application being made for a licence for a Petrol Pump Station at the corner opposite the Holly Bush and the Chairman was requested to oppose same on the grounds that it would create a danger at that corner.
Fair Committee. The Chairman reported that the Fair Committee had met and he laid before the Council their report as set out at the end of these minutes and after discussing details it was [p.184] unanimously resolved that the report be adopted
Village Pound. The Clerk read letters from the Assistant Steward of the Ecclesiastical Commission as Lords of the Manor of Bishops Sutton indicating that the Council was at liberty to destroy the [p.185] Pound & either hand it over to the Rural Council for a stone depot[?] or to the adjoining landlord conditional on his agreeing to fence it but would like to be advised again before either course was adopted & the Clerk was instructed to approach the Council on the matter and ascertain if it would like the ground and, if so, whether they would buy the stone
1929: Before the proceedings commenced the Chairman referred to the loss the Parish had sustained in the death of the Rector who had for 56 years taken such a keen & helpful interest in the affairs of the Parish
it was reported that posts and rails had been erected at the Post Office end of the Village Green & in front of the gate leading to the Garage as ordered by the Council at the last meeting, and that both had been maliciously destroyed and removed
An application on behalf of the School Authority to lay a water pipe under the Village Green from Hilland Corner to the school was agreed subject to the Water Company and/or the school authority entering into the usual agreement & paying the usual nominal way-leave.
Division of Parish. A letter from the Ministry of Health dated 29 Dec 1928 was read stating that the Division of Parish as recommended by the County Council was finally approved & the Parish Council’s efforts to have Lindford retained in the Headley Parish was unsuccessful.
It was stated that the Division would take place on April 1st, 1929
At the opening of the proceedings the Chairman referred to the loss the Council and the Parish has sustained by the death of Mr CH Beck
Beating the Bounds. It was decided to raise the matter when the new Rector was installed
Village Green Committee’s Report. With a view to making the Green suitable for recreation purposes, and excluding from it all Motor and other wheeled traffic (with the exception of push bicycles) the committee recommend [diagram follows]
Village Green. A letter from Mr Young dated May 5th asking permission for use of Village Green as entrance to his garage for business purposes was considered
Mill Lane to Hungerford [Huntingford] Farm footpath. Attention was called to a gate which had been erected replacing a stile & it was decided to watch & see the footpath was not closed
Parish Boundary. A copy of a pamphlet depicting “the bounds of Grayshott”, with particulars of the perambulation by the Members of the Councils of Grayshott and Headley in July 1926, was laid on the table
Circus on Village Green. The Chairman stated he had let the Green for a 24 hours Circus at £2 and his action was confirmed
1930: Right of Way to School House Cottage. The Chairman reported that he and the Clerk had recently met the landlords of this property and pointed out that there was no right of way for vehicles across the Village Green
Exercising horses over Village Green. Complaints were made that soldiers were again riding horses on the Green & the Clerk was requested to call the Garrison Adjutant’s attention to same and ask that the practice be stopped