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 solution • Summary • Questions • Parish Council meeting (all welcome to stay)
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!
A brief history… Footpath HL12 original route until 2004 Evidence in use for over 80 years Never “officially” recognised as a footpath
A brief history… Revised route 2005 - 2010 after primary school and Masque complex fenced Again, never “officially” recognised as a footpath
A brief history… Revised route 2005 - 2010 after primary school and Masque complex fenced Again, never “officially” recognised as a footpath
A brief history… Original alternative – Develop HL1 Not accepted as a viable alternative by locals
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…
Compromise solution- Overview Key Existing fencing New fencing
Compromise solution - Access Key Existing fencing New fencing Existing gate New gate
Compromise solution - Control Gates will be open outside core College hours (closed between 8:30am and 3:15pm College days)
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
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