BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCILANNUAL REPORT 2016/17

Cover photograph by Southwell Landscape Photography, Isle of Wight

BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCILA N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 1 6 / 1 7

Best Kept Extra Large Village 2016

2016 – 2017PARISH COUNCILLORSNorth Ward – Cllr Mike Tarrant, Cllr Sally Pigot, Cllr Shelia Weedall, Cllr Richard Weaver, Cllr Martine Humphray, Cllr Mark Champken

South Ward – Cllr Denise Grannum, Cllr Gordon Kendall, Cllr Anthony Freeman, Cllr Alanah Woodford, Cllr Bill Bristow, Cllr Penny Watts

BEST KEPT VILLAGE AWARDSCongratulations to the Lengthsmen, Bembridge Weeders and Greens Town Steering Group for all their efforts in contributing to winning the Best Kept Extra-Large Village Award.

FINANCE/PRECEPTBembridge Parish Council set their precept at £140,000 for 2016/17. Taking on extra services from Isle of Wight Council, contributions to village organisations, village events and general maintenance of assets were all budgeted for. From the 1st April 2016 the Parish Council took over the running of the toilets at Lane End Road, installing new doors, re-painting and arranging a deep clean.

5 Foreland Road, Bembridge, PO35 5XN TEL: 01983 874160 EMAIL: clerk@bembridgepc.org.uk WEB: www.bembridgepc.org.uk

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT VILLAGE OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONThe Village of the Year award was won by Lyndhurst with Bembridge runners up. Bembridge also won ‘Champion of Champions’ award, ‘Best Environmental Improvement’ award and ‘Excellence in Localism’ award

QUALITY STATUSBembridge Parish Council has been awarded Quality Status under the Local Council Award Scheme, one of only 21 Town/Parish Councils to be accredited out of 10,000 nationally. The panel was particularly impressed by the high standard of our website and the range of information available to visitors.

Covering the period from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017

COMMUNITY HUB PROJECTFollowing public consultations, village hall user group meetings, a petition received from 1317 Bembridge residents, the Library group’s decision to seek a lease on the library building and numerous individual feedback from members of the public it has been made clear that the majority of the public wish to see the 5/7 High Street building retained. At an Extraordinary Council Meeting of the 7th March 2017, Councillors agreed to rescind the previous decision made on 18th October 2016 to dispose of the 5/7 High Street premises. The decision to withdraw the planning application was taken at the Extraordinary Council Meeting of the 23rd May 2017. Seven meetings took place in camera from the press and public before meetings were then opened to the public between May and December 2016.

The total cost of the project officer was £2,833.32 Christopher Scott/Planning Development Hub £8,160.00Other Community Hub expenditure £1,233.55Community Hub income £160.00

Total spend £12,066.87

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BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCILA N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 1 6 / 1 7

Best Kept Extra Large Village 2016

2016 – 2017PARISH COUNCILLORSNorth Ward – Cllr Mike Tarrant, Cllr Sally Pigot, Cllr Shelia Weedall, Cllr Richard Weaver, Cllr Martine Humphray, Cllr Mark Champken

South Ward – Cllr Denise Grannum, Cllr Gordon Kendall, Cllr Anthony Freeman, Cllr Alanah Woodford, Cllr Bill Bristow, Cllr Penny Watts

BEST KEPT VILLAGE AWARDSCongratulations to the Lengthsmen, Bembridge Weeders and Greens Town Steering Group for all their efforts in contributing to winning the Best Kept Extra-Large Village Award.

FINANCE/PRECEPTBembridge Parish Council set their precept at £140,000 for 2016/17. Taking on extra services from Isle of Wight Council, contributions to village organisations, village events and general maintenance of assets were all budgeted for. From the 1st April 2016 the Parish Council took over the running of the toilets at Lane End Road, installing new doors, re-painting and arranging a deep clean.

5 Foreland Road, Bembridge, PO35 5XN TEL: 01983 874160 EMAIL: clerk@bembridgepc.org.uk WEB: www.bembridgepc.org.uk

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT VILLAGE OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONThe Village of the Year award was won by Lyndhurst with Bembridge runners up. Bembridge also won ‘Champion of Champions’ award, ‘Best Environmental Improvement’ award and ‘Excellence in Localism’ award

QUALITY STATUSBembridge Parish Council has been awarded Quality Status under the Local Council Award Scheme, one of only 21 Town/Parish Councils to be accredited out of 10,000 nationally. The panel was particularly impressed by the high standard of our website and the range of information available to visitors.

Covering the period from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017

COMMUNITY HUB PROJECTFollowing public consultations, village hall user group meetings, a petition received from 1317 Bembridge residents, the Library group’s decision to seek a lease on the library building and numerous individual feedback from members of the public it has been made clear that the majority of the public wish to see the 5/7 High Street building retained. At an Extraordinary Council Meeting of the 7th March 2017, Councillors agreed to rescind the previous decision made on 18th October 2016 to dispose of the 5/7 High Street premises. The decision to withdraw the planning application was taken at the Extraordinary Council Meeting of the 23rd May 2017. Seven meetings took place in camera from the press and public before meetings were then opened to the public between May and December 2016.

The total cost of the project officer was £2,833.32 Christopher Scott/Planning Development Hub £8,160.00Other Community Hub expenditure £1,233.55Community Hub income £160.00

Total spend £12,066.87

MacMILLAN COFFEE MORNINGThank you to everybody who came to the coffee morning or purchased teas/coffee and cake. We raised £146.85 which is the best year total even though we suffered the worst weather.

Wight Stonemasons have restored the Grade II listed Palmer memorial re-inscribing the plaque to match the original due to deterioration; one section of the cornice had weathered and has been replaced and the weather vane has received attention. A new information board has been installed here along with informative leaflets for the residents and visitors who pass by. The Green Towns Steering Group has been busy tidying up the area and working on this much needed restoration.

The year 5 class at Bembridge Primary School had been researching Rev James Nelson Palmer as part of their Victorians project and have created a number of leaflets with their findings. Bembridge Heritage Society had been extremely helpful with the research and hosting the school children’s visit to the heritage centre. Many others have contributed towards this restoration including a generous resident and George Bristow at the Pilot Boat collecting a penny a pint. Thank you to Pete Fellow of the Down to Coast project who has assisted with project plan and grant funding.

Lady Sally Pigot OBE did the honours of unveiling the newly restored memorial whilst Cllr Mike Tarrant Chairman of Bembridge Parish Council made the unveiling speech. Emma Goldring Bembridge Parish Clerk says ‘We hope that this secures the memorial for many years to come’.

PALMER MEMORIAL RESTORATION PROJECTThe memorial has been sited on this land since it’s unveiling in August of 1910. The memorial is a drinking fountain made of granite and other stone. It is of four faces, with a drinking fountain or horse trough in each alcove of the faces. There are two inscriptions, on the north east and south west faces. A weather vane in the shape of a sailing ship surmounts the memorial. Rev James Nelson Palmer was an iconic and influential character in Bembridge with many community roles.

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MacMILLAN COFFEE MORNINGThank you to everybody who came to the coffee morning or purchased teas/coffee and cake. We raised £146.85 which is the best year total even though we suffered the worst weather.

Wight Stonemasons have restored the Grade II listed Palmer memorial re-inscribing the plaque to match the original due to deterioration; one section of the cornice had weathered and has been replaced and the weather vane has received attention. A new information board has been installed here along with informative leaflets for the residents and visitors who pass by. The Green Towns Steering Group has been busy tidying up the area and working on this much needed restoration.

The year 5 class at Bembridge Primary School had been researching Rev James Nelson Palmer as part of their Victorians project and have created a number of leaflets with their findings. Bembridge Heritage Society had been extremely helpful with the research and hosting the school children’s visit to the heritage centre. Many others have contributed towards this restoration including a generous resident and George Bristow at the Pilot Boat collecting a penny a pint. Thank you to Pete Fellow of the Down to Coast project who has assisted with project plan and grant funding.

Lady Sally Pigot OBE did the honours of unveiling the newly restored memorial whilst Cllr Mike Tarrant Chairman of Bembridge Parish Council made the unveiling speech. Emma Goldring Bembridge Parish Clerk says ‘We hope that this secures the memorial for many years to come’.

PALMER MEMORIAL RESTORATION PROJECTThe memorial has been sited on this land since it’s unveiling in August of 1910. The memorial is a drinking fountain made of granite and other stone. It is of four faces, with a drinking fountain or horse trough in each alcove of the faces. There are two inscriptions, on the north east and south west faces. A weather vane in the shape of a sailing ship surmounts the memorial. Rev James Nelson Palmer was an iconic and influential character in Bembridge with many community roles.

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STEYNE PARK PROJECTThe second phase of the Steyne Park Project is complete with the replacement play boat is in position, CCTV has been installed and the new cricket wicket and training nets ready for action.

Bembridge Parish Council is pleased to announce that the third phase of the Steyne Park Project has commenced looking into the installation of a multi-use games area on the old basketball court.

This will incorporate netball, tennis, basketball, hockey and 5 a side football.

A grant application has been submitted to Sport England for £50,000 and we await the outcome; fingers crossed.

Other items such as floodlights and youth shelters are being discussed.

Further representatives from the Bembridge Youth and Community Centre and Bembridge Youth Football Club have been invited to join the Steyne Park Project Group.

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‘Successfully selling homes for two decades’ TURNBULL & MATON ESTATE AGENTS

This independent company was established in 2005 by Jenny Turnbull and has grown in strength over the years, welcoming Clare Maton as a partner in the business in 2014. At Turnbull & Maton Estate Agents we are proud of our personal relationship with the area we cover. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment with a professional approach which allows us to deal with properties across the spectrum. All our staff offer a wealth of experience and local knowledge. We are a small team who are passionate about providing an excellent service to both vendors & purchasers.

‘Centrally located in Bembridge village, specialising in East Wight

Properties’

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‘Successfully selling homes for two decades’ TURNBULL & MATON ESTATE AGENTS

This independent company was established in 2005 by Jenny Turnbull and has grown in strength over the years, welcoming Clare Maton as a partner in the business in 2014. At Turnbull & Maton Estate Agents we are proud of our personal relationship with the area we cover. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment with a professional approach which allows us to deal with properties across the spectrum. All our staff offer a wealth of experience and local knowledge. We are a small team who are passionate about providing an excellent service to both vendors & purchasers.

‘Centrally located in Bembridge village, specialising in East Wight

Properties’

www.turnbullandmaton.co.uk

‘Successfully selling homes for two decades’ TURNBULL & MATON ESTATE AGENTS

This independent company was established in 2005 by Jenny Turnbull and has grown in strength over the years, welcoming Clare Maton as a partner in the business in 2014. At Turnbull & Maton Estate Agents we are proud of our personal relationship with the area we cover. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment with a professional approach which allows us to deal with properties across the spectrum. All our staff offer a wealth of experience and local knowledge. We are a small team who are passionate about providing an excellent service to both vendors & purchasers.

‘Centrally located in Bembridge village, specialising in East Wight

Properties’

www.turnbullandmaton.co.uk

STEYNE PARK PROJECTThe second phase of the Steyne Park Project is complete with the replacement play boat is in position, CCTV has been installed and the new cricket wicket and training nets ready for action.

Bembridge Parish Council is pleased to announce that the third phase of the Steyne Park Project has commenced looking into the installation of a multi-use games area on the old basketball court.

This will incorporate netball, tennis, basketball, hockey and 5 a side football.

A grant application has been submitted to Sport England for £50,000 and we await the outcome; fingers crossed.

Other items such as floodlights and youth shelters are being discussed.

Further representatives from the Bembridge Youth and Community Centre and Bembridge Youth Football Club have been invited to join the Steyne Park Project Group.

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‘Successfully selling homes for two decades’ TURNBULL & MATON ESTATE AGENTS

This independent company was established in 2005 by Jenny Turnbull and has grown in strength over the years, welcoming Clare Maton as a partner in the business in 2014. At Turnbull & Maton Estate Agents we are proud of our personal relationship with the area we cover. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment with a professional approach which allows us to deal with properties across the spectrum. All our staff offer a wealth of experience and local knowledge. We are a small team who are passionate about providing an excellent service to both vendors & purchasers.

‘Centrally located in Bembridge village, specialising in East Wight

Properties’

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January Sophie Gully

£285

October Bembridge Christmas Day

Meal Together Project£167

April Bembridge Primary School

Garden Club£239

November Bembridge Brownies

£288

March Bembridge Village

Floival£314

February Bembridge Cricket Club

£221

May St Helens Primary

School Sports Equipment£204

June Bembridge Scouts

£288

July Bembridge Heritage Society

£204

August Steyne Park Fireworks

£349

September St Helens Toddler Group

£191

January Sophie Gully

February Holy Trinity Flower Festival

March Bembridge Tots Group

April Bembridge Weeders

May Britten Norman Aircraft

Preservation Society

June Bembridge Friendship Circle

July Inver House

Arts & Crafts Group

AugustBembridge Little Theatre

September Bembridge Harbour

Food Festival

Where your 5p went in

2016

Where your 5p is going in

2017

... everything the majors offer... come and shop with us for:

and in store

Open til 11 pm7 Days a Week

All the essentials Dairy produce

Fresh Baked Bread Fresh Meat

Fresh Produce Island products

wine, beer and spirits stationery, cards & gifts

and an abundance more

Free Parking Free local delivery

4 Lane End Court Lane End Bembridge PO35 5UE Tel 872627

Supporting our local community:with in store notice board, TV screen advertising Bembridge Community Notice Board and our 5p Carrier Bag Fund is distributed to local charities, groups and associations in our area

Banking and Post Office services available

during all shop hours

FAIRTRADE

Thank you to Bembridge Parish Council for all the great work undertaken during the last year ...

COMMUNITY AWARDS

These awards reflect in a small way the recognition and appreciation that we, as residents feel towards them. The winners were presented with awards beautifully designed by Paul Critchley of Sculpture Glass, Arreton Barns and a certificate.

Congratulations to the winners and all those nominated. Carry on the good work.

The popular Parish Council Community Champion Awards Night was held at the Village Hall on 1st July 2016 and a good evening was had by all that attended.

Champion FriendSusan Crown who is Bembridge Primary Schools lollipop lady – has improved the safety of the lives of those around them through their voluntary efforts in the local and wider community.

Champion BusinessSteve Warburton and the staff of the Lane End Welcome Store. This award recognises a business that goes the extra mile and makes a special effort for the benefit of their customers and community. Their fundraising has helped a number of charities and groups in the village and Steve is always ready to give his time to promote and assist in village events and projects.

Champion Youth Volunteer/Group Paul Wray and the Bembridge Scouts. This award in part recognises Paul and the scouts plus all those who regularly give up their time to contribute to the lives and wellbeing of youngsters by running youth clubs or groups for the community.

Champion VolunteerOlive Light. This award recognises someone who regularly gives up her time to contribute to the lives and wellbeing of the community. She is always smiling and never fails to volunteer when asked. You will have already seen many successes with the Church Flowers Festival and Queens 90th celebrations.

Champion Volunteer GroupBembridge Weeders. This award recognises those who regularly give up their time to contribute to the lives and wellbeing of others, and keeps this vital service going in the village. Bembridge Weeders turn out week on week to maintain much loved area within our village such as the War Memorial gardens, Kings Oak, planters and hanging baskets. Without both of these group we wouldn’t be as successful as we are winning the Hampshire and IOW Village of the Year Awards, Wight in Bloom and Best Kept Village.

Community ChampionSteve Warburton. What can one say about Steve other than Wow! This award is in recognition of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community in many areas and congratulations for all of the fundraising achievements.

Champion Volunteer GroupThe Green Towns Steering Group which is very deserving of a community champion award because of their inspirational dedication towards the upkeep of Bembridge. They have achieved many projects over the past few years such as footpath projects, pond clearing, beach cleans, litter picks, remembrance orchard, tidy up projects, palmer memorial restoration to name a few. They also have no dedicated budget so most of what they have achieved has been volunteer input or obtaining grant funding.

Chairman’s ChampionSarah Portwine. This award is in recognition of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community over her time in the village. Thanks to Sarah the Bembridge Street Fair has continued and become even more successful not to mention the numerous events held at Steyne Park and BYCC.

Special RecognitionAlan Morris. This award is in recognition of an individual who has made and continues to make an outstanding contribution to the community. His leadership as Chair of Governors at Bembridge Primary School is exemplary.

January Sophie Gully

£285

October Bembridge Christmas Day

Meal Together Project£167

April Bembridge Primary School

Garden Club£239

November Bembridge Brownies

£288

March Bembridge Village

Floival£314

February Bembridge Cricket Club

£221

May St Helens Primary

School Sports Equipment£204

June Bembridge Scouts

£288

July Bembridge Heritage Society

£204

August Steyne Park Fireworks

£349

September St Helens Toddler Group

£191

January Sophie Gully

February Holy Trinity Flower Festival

March Bembridge Tots Group

April Bembridge Weeders

May Britten Norman Aircraft

Preservation Society

June Bembridge Friendship Circle

July Inver House

Arts & Crafts Group

AugustBembridge Little Theatre

September Bembridge Harbour

Food Festival

Where your 5p went in

2016

Where your 5p is going in

2017

... everything the majors offer... come and shop with us for:

and in store

Open til 11 pm7 Days a Week

All the essentials Dairy produce

Fresh Baked Bread Fresh Meat

Fresh Produce Island products

wine, beer and spirits stationery, cards & gifts

and an abundance more

Free Parking Free local delivery

4 Lane End Court Lane End Bembridge PO35 5UE Tel 872627

Supporting our local community:with in store notice board, TV screen advertising Bembridge Community Notice Board and our 5p Carrier Bag Fund is distributed to local charities, groups and associations in our area

Banking and Post Office services available

during all shop hours

FAIRTRADE

Thank you to Bembridge Parish Council for all the great work undertaken during the last year ...

Bembridge ~ one of the largest villages in England and with so much to offer our many residents and visitors:

Our Emergency Services RNLI Station with Tamar class ALB lifeboat and ‘D’ Class ILB.– offshore station and shop open to the publicAn active Coastguard team and Fire Station

Churches:Holy Trinity Churchour parish church and St Lukes Chapel at Lane End Methodist Church Foreland Rd St Michaels RC Church in Walls Road and other open services held by various groups. The monthly Bembridge Parish News gives many details of both local and religious events in our area. Other local groups active in Bembridge include:

Brownies, Scouts, Bowling Club, Sailing Clubs,Drama groups, WI, Townswomen’s Guild,

Horticultural Society, Art Societies and many more locally run groups providing something for all

residents in our area with many welcoming visitors at their meetings

Some of the historical structures within our area:• K1

Telephone box

• Palmer Memorial

• War Memorial

• Yarborough Monument

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Opening HoursMonday: 9.30 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 16.30Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 9.30 - 12.30Thursday: ClosedFriday: 9.30 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 16.30Saturday: 9.30 - 12.30

BembridgeCommunityLibrary

Bembridge Heritage Centre volunteer run

and situated behind our library in the old school grounds gives a history

of our village

New exhibition for 2017 – Bakeries of Bembridge Old...

Our Coast and Harbour Bembridge Harbour – with opportunities for all residents and visitors to get out on the water:on powerboats, sailing, kayaking, SUPs, fishing or just enjoying the ever changing views.Various businesses and clubs provide the facilities most are advertised in village publications Or just enjoy our beaches, rock pools & ledges, sand & sea.

Medical facilities include Bembridge Branch medical rooms, pharmacy in the village and many locally funded and availabledefibrillators in the area.

Our Village Hall hosts many exhibitions, shows, coffee mornings and markets and is available to hire for private functions.In addition the Cloisters rooms are available to hire for smaller events and groups along with BYCC and other private venues in Bembridge

Bembridge Friendship Circlewith funds from the Peoples Lottery some years ago provide a local bus

to assist groups and individuals within Bembridge.

Details from the Parish Council Office

Education: Bembridge is home to three schools and two pre-schools/nurseries and a Primary School children then go on to attend Senior schools in Sandown/Newport/Ryde.

Children’s House Montessori www.montessoriiow.co.uk (01983 874481)Windmills Preschool www.windmillspreschool.co.uk (01983 873575)Bembridge CE Primary School www.bembridgeceprimary.co.uk (01983 872668)

Bembridge ~ one of the largest villages in England and with so much to offer our many residents and visitors:

Bembridge Parish Councilwould like to thank all those who have supported this publication making its

production possible at no cost to the village or residents. Our advertisers, local businesses, have covered all print and production costs and volunteers from our local residents have distributed the report to all homes in Bembridge.If you would like to assist us either as volunteers or as advertisers in our future newsletters and / or Annual Reports, please contact

Emma Goldring, Parish Clerkby email: clerk@bembridgepc.org.uk or

telephone: 01983 874160

Steyne Park and Bembridge Youth and Community centre - our community sports facility in the village.Licenced bar and a great kids playground - football, cricket, karate, judo, etc. Christmas & Summer fayres and venue to hire.

Our Street Fair takes place on Bank Holiday at the end of May annually, also hosted is a Food Festival, November 5th fireworks and a multitude of other events open to all

The National Trust are custodians of much of our area

including our Windmill,the only one on the Island

and is open to the public to visit.Also Bembridge Fort

may be visited by arrangement

The Bembridge Business Association

(BBA) strives to assist local businesses

and the community in general. The BBA

• Produces the annual Bembridge & St Helens Guide - now a 100 page publication!

• Organises the annual Lights of Love parade at Christmas time

• Provides the Christmas lighting around the village

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Our Coast and Harbour Bembridge Harbour – with opportunities for all residents and visitors to get out on the water:on powerboats, sailing, kayaking, SUPs, fishing or just enjoying the ever changing views.Various businesses and clubs provide the facilities most are advertised in village publications Or just enjoy our beaches, rock pools & ledges, sand & sea.

Bembridge Primary School Parent Teacher Association work thank the businesses and community, for help with fundraising events to help imporve our school

Bembridge in Bloom 2016Sponsored by Hose Rhodes Dickson

The Bembridge in Bloom awards presentation took place on Thursday 28th July in Bembridge Village Hall. Philip Weeks, HRD partner, presented the awards to the winners

and runners-up alongside Barbara Clough, organiser of the event.

27 gardens entered this year’s competition and the judges had some difficult decisions to make. Thank you to all those that took part and help make

the village look so appealing. The results are as follows:

Best Large Front Garden 1st Mr & Mrs R Newell, 14 Pelham Close

Best Small Front Garden 1st Mr & Mrs J Richards, 22 High Street

Best Sustainable Front Garden 1st Mrs H Ransome, 31 Lincoln Way

Best Containerised Frontage 1st Mr & Mrs A Carslaw, 17 Egerton Road

Best Large Commercial Premises 1st Mrs L Lu, Lu Shan Restaurant , Sherbourne Street

Best Small Commercial Premises 1st Mr G Hawkins , W W Woodfords Butchers, 26 High St

Best Initiative Involving Children or Young People Special Award

1st Miss C Dean, Bembridge C E Primary School Garden Club1 Lane End Court, Lane End, Bembridge, PO35 5US

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Bembridge in Bloom 2016Sponsored by Hose Rhodes Dickson

The Bembridge in Bloom awards presentation took place on Thursday 28th July in Bembridge Village Hall. Philip Weeks, HRD partner, presented the awards to the winners

and runners-up alongside Barbara Clough, organiser of the event.

27 gardens entered this year’s competition and the judges had some difficult decisions to make. Thank you to all those that took part and help make

the village look so appealing. The results are as follows:

Best Large Front Garden 1st Mr & Mrs R Newell, 14 Pelham Close

Best Small Front Garden 1st Mr & Mrs J Richards, 22 High Street

Best Sustainable Front Garden 1st Mrs H Ransome, 31 Lincoln Way

Best Containerised Frontage 1st Mr & Mrs A Carslaw, 17 Egerton Road

Best Large Commercial Premises 1st Mrs L Lu, Lu Shan Restaurant , Sherbourne Street

Best Small Commercial Premises 1st Mr G Hawkins , W W Woodfords Butchers, 26 High St

Best Initiative Involving Children or Young People Special Award

1st Miss C Dean, Bembridge C E Primary School Garden Club1 Lane End Court, Lane End, Bembridge, PO35 5US

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MANICURES • PEDICURES • WAXING • THREADING • MASSAGE • FACIALS

CACI SYNERGY NON SURGICAL FACELIFT TREATMENT • REFLEXOLOGY • CHIROPODY

EAR PIERCING • EYEBROW & EYELASH TINTING • LASH LIFT • INDIVIDUAL EYELASHES

JESSICA GELERATION NAILS PLUS BEAUTIFUL GIFTS

PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENTEnsure you bring this voucher with you (offer excludes Caci, Chiropody and products)

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Volunteers from Island Roads joined Bembridge Parish Lengthsmen and members of the Green Town steering group for a project to improve the appearance of Lane End car park – one of several such projects undertaken locally in advance of the judging for the Best Kept Village awards.

The Lane End work involved digging out unkempt shrubs and planting new red flowering escalonias, repainting all of the walls and steps, varnishing benches and maintaining the shrub beds near the toilet block.

Bembridge parish clerk Emma Goldring said the two days of work had brought about a marked improvement to the area. “We couldn’t have tackled this area without the help of Island Roads officers who were invaluable to the project,” she said.

Dave Wallis, Island Roads operations manager said: “We were delighted to help out the project under our volunteering scheme that gives staff two days leave in order for them to give this time to a local good cause or charity.”

LANE END TIDY UP

RIGHTS OF WAY BB10Works on the BB10 footpath by Sandhills are now complete. In partnership with the IW Rights of Way, Aaron Rogers Grounds Maintenance and the Parish Lengthsmen part one of the works were completed in September 2016 and part two in March 2017.

Thanks to all involved.

AFFORDABLE HOMESVectis Housing Association is working in partnership with Bembridge Parish Council to deliver 13 units of affordable housing (9 social rents and 4 affordable sales) on the old primary school site off Steyne Road. Demolition is complete and the builders/contractors DN Associates have been appointed to commence works.

It will take approx. 47 weeks to complete the build and the estimated completion date is 30th June 2017.

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Established in 1829 the Weaver family are proud to be the longest established family owned independent funeral directors on the island.

Spanning seven generations and three centuries, Weaver Brothers Ltd has been in business on the Island for nearly 200 years, and is run by Terry,

Richard and Caroline Weaver. With years of experience we are on hand 24 hours a day to offer families

a personal, professional and caring service. Every aspect is covered from your first call to us.

We are on hand day and night to make a difficult time as easy as possible. We can make arrangements to entirely suit the circumstances, from very

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Volunteers from Island Roads joined Bembridge Parish Lengthsmen and members of the Green Town steering group for a project to improve the appearance of Lane End car park – one of several such projects undertaken locally in advance of the judging for the Best Kept Village awards.

The Lane End work involved digging out unkempt shrubs and planting new red flowering escalonias, repainting all of the walls and steps, varnishing benches and maintaining the shrub beds near the toilet block.

Bembridge parish clerk Emma Goldring said the two days of work had brought about a marked improvement to the area. “We couldn’t have tackled this area without the help of Island Roads officers who were invaluable to the project,” she said.

Dave Wallis, Island Roads operations manager said: “We were delighted to help out the project under our volunteering scheme that gives staff two days leave in order for them to give this time to a local good cause or charity.”

LANE END TIDY UP

RIGHTS OF WAY BB10Works on the BB10 footpath by Sandhills are now complete. In partnership with the IW Rights of Way, Aaron Rogers Grounds Maintenance and the Parish Lengthsmen part one of the works were completed in September 2016 and part two in March 2017.

Thanks to all involved.

AFFORDABLE HOMESVectis Housing Association is working in partnership with Bembridge Parish Council to deliver 13 units of affordable housing (9 social rents and 4 affordable sales) on the old primary school site off Steyne Road. Demolition is complete and the builders/contractors DN Associates have been appointed to commence works.

It will take approx. 47 weeks to complete the build and the estimated completion date is 30th June 2017.

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90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS0F HM THE QUEENThank you to all of the volunteers who made the event a success and to the community for supporting the event at Tyne Hall in June.

Lots of fun was had with the bouncy castle, live music, magician, wonderful grounds and cream teas.

£1,000 was been raised for the Sophie Gully fund and £1,000 towards the Cloisters garden improvements.

BEMBRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARYBembridge Neighbourhood Development Plan (BNDP) came into force on 28th July 2014, as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s Development Plan. From this date, the policies contained in the BNDP are relevant to all planning applications in Bembridge. The Bembridge Village Partnership has commissioned the second Annual Report as part of the monitoring process set out in the BNDP process.

In the 12 months following the last review, Bembridge Parish Council (BPC) considered 57 planning applications and cited BNDP policies in 95% of its recommendations. The Isle of Wight Council (IWC) cited BNDP policies in 91% of cases. This represents a significant improvement on the previous review’s findings when policy usage was only 39% (BPC) and 85% (IWC). This indicates the Bembridge Neighbourhood Development Plan has become firmly imbedded in the determination of Bembridge planning applications.

A copy of the full annual report is available for inspection at the Bembridge Parish Council Office or may be viewed on the Parish Council website.

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10.10 Inset maps below define each key area:

Inset map 1 - Village Core Retail and Business Centre

Reproduced with permission of Ordanance Survey

Bembridge Neighbourhood Development Plan 2014

BEMBRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD

DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014

PLANNING STATISTICSThe Parish Council is a statutory consultee on all Bembridge planning applications. The Planning Committee meets twice a month to meet the consultation deadline of three weeks from the press notice. During the year, the planning committee met on 18 occasions to consider and comment on 61 planning applications. Of these recommendations 5 applications disagreed with the Isle of Wight Council’s final decision.

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90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS0F HM THE QUEENThank you to all of the volunteers who made the event a success and to the community for supporting the event at Tyne Hall in June.

Lots of fun was had with the bouncy castle, live music, magician, wonderful grounds and cream teas.

£1,000 was been raised for the Sophie Gully fund and £1,000 towards the Cloisters garden improvements.

BEMBRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARYBembridge Neighbourhood Development Plan (BNDP) came into force on 28th July 2014, as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s Development Plan. From this date, the policies contained in the BNDP are relevant to all planning applications in Bembridge. The Bembridge Village Partnership has commissioned the second Annual Report as part of the monitoring process set out in the BNDP process.

In the 12 months following the last review, Bembridge Parish Council (BPC) considered 57 planning applications and cited BNDP policies in 95% of its recommendations. The Isle of Wight Council (IWC) cited BNDP policies in 91% of cases. This represents a significant improvement on the previous review’s findings when policy usage was only 39% (BPC) and 85% (IWC). This indicates the Bembridge Neighbourhood Development Plan has become firmly imbedded in the determination of Bembridge planning applications.

A copy of the full annual report is available for inspection at the Bembridge Parish Council Office or may be viewed on the Parish Council website.

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10.10 Inset maps below define each key area:

Inset map 1 - Village Core Retail and Business Centre

Reproduced with permission of Ordanance Survey

Bembridge Neighbourhood Development Plan 2014

BEMBRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD

DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014

PLANNING STATISTICSThe Parish Council is a statutory consultee on all Bembridge planning applications. The Planning Committee meets twice a month to meet the consultation deadline of three weeks from the press notice. During the year, the planning committee met on 18 occasions to consider and comment on 61 planning applications. Of these recommendations 5 applications disagreed with the Isle of Wight Council’s final decision.

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GRANTS RECEIVED AND GIVEN

Awarded Village Hall Management Committee Parish Asset Grant £1011.57

Bembridge Friendship Circle Donation £2,000.00

Community Library Donation £2,000.00

Sponsorship Bembridge Youth FC £400.00

Sponsorship Bembridge FC £400.00

Bembridge Scouts Donation £400.00

Royal British Legion Donation £50.00

Bembridge Weeders Donation £200.00

Small Grant – Windmills Preschool £150.00

Small Grant – Wave Project £150.00

Small Grant - IoW Musical, Dance & Drama Festival £100.00

Small Grant – Bembridge in Bloom £250.00

BYCC – Fireworks grant £500.00

Holy Trinity Church grant £500.00

£10,077.23

Received Best Kept Village Donation £150.00

HALC Village of the Year Award £100.00

HRD Donation for Bembridge in Bloom £200.00

EWCT Cricket Grant £1,316.00

IWC Rights of Way BB10 £534.05

IWC Rights of Way BB21 £3,000.00

East Wight Partnership BB21 £2,620.00

IWC Precept Grant £4,458.00

Holy Trinity Church donation £500.00

Macmillan Coffee Morning £146.85

Fireworks donation £20.00

SSE donation £9.61

SSE donation £14.30

£13,068.81

BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCILSTATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2016 – 2017

Opening cash Balance £124,523.49

Add VAT recoverable £5,722.31

Restated opening balance for income and expenditure £130,245.80

Add Income £196,926.76

£327,172.56

Less Expenditure -£212,036.39

Closing Balance £115,136.17

Represented by

Cash in bank £122,894.28

Add debtors £518.20

Outstanding VAT Claim £1,597.97

£125,010.45

Less creditors -£9,874.28

£115,136.17End of Year Internal Report can be found on website:http://www.bembridgepc.org.uk/Budget-Precept-amp3b-Annual-Return.aspx

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GRANTS RECEIVED AND GIVEN

Awarded Village Hall Management Committee Parish Asset Grant £1011.57

Bembridge Friendship Circle Donation £2,000.00

Community Library Donation £2,000.00

Sponsorship Bembridge Youth FC £400.00

Sponsorship Bembridge FC £400.00

Bembridge Scouts Donation £400.00

Royal British Legion Donation £50.00

Bembridge Weeders Donation £200.00

Small Grant – Windmills Preschool £150.00

Small Grant – Wave Project £150.00

Small Grant - IoW Musical, Dance & Drama Festival £100.00

Small Grant – Bembridge in Bloom £250.00

BYCC – Fireworks grant £500.00

Holy Trinity Church grant £500.00

£10,077.23

Received Best Kept Village Donation £150.00

HALC Village of the Year Award £100.00

HRD Donation for Bembridge in Bloom £200.00

EWCT Cricket Grant £1,316.00

IWC Rights of Way BB10 £534.05

IWC Rights of Way BB21 £3,000.00

East Wight Partnership BB21 £2,620.00

IWC Precept Grant £4,458.00

Holy Trinity Church donation £500.00

Macmillan Coffee Morning £146.85

Fireworks donation £20.00

SSE donation £9.61

SSE donation £14.30

£13,068.81

BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCILSTATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2016 – 2017

Opening cash Balance £124,523.49

Add VAT recoverable £5,722.31

Restated opening balance for income and expenditure £130,245.80

Add Income £196,926.76

£327,172.56

Less Expenditure -£212,036.39

Closing Balance £115,136.17

Represented by

Cash in bank £122,894.28

Add debtors £518.20

Outstanding VAT Claim £1,597.97

£125,010.45

Less creditors -£9,874.28

£115,136.17End of Year Internal Report can be found on website:http://www.bembridgepc.org.uk/Budget-Precept-amp3b-Annual-Return.aspx

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DATE OF MEETING VENUE TIME MEETING

Tues 4th Apr Cloisters 6pm Planning

Tues 18th Apr Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 2nd May Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 16th May Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 6th June Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 20th June Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 4th July Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 18th July Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 15th Aug Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 5th Sept Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 19th Sept Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 3rd Oct Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 17th Oct Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 7th Nov Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 21st Nov Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 5th Dec Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 19th Dec Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 2nd Jan Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 16th Jan Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 6th Feb Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 20th Feb Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

Tues 6th Mar Village Hall - small hall 6pm Planning

Tues 20th Mar Village Hall 6.30pm Full Council

BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL 2017/18 MEETING DATES

BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCILLORS FROM MAY 2017North Ward

Cllr Mike Curtis, Cllr Tommy Millington, Cllr Madeleine Reeder, Cllr Alasdair Steane, Cllr Richard Weaver & Cllr Alexander Hopkinson-WoolleySouth Ward

Cllr Christine Behan, Cllr Margaret Donlon, Cllr Grant Stillman, Cllr Marianne Sullivan, Cllr Sheila Weedall & Cllr Ray Widger

Saturday 17th June, 15th July, 12th August, 9th September All welcome, decide where you want to start and a happy helper will be there to provide bags and gloves. Meet on the beach 10.00am at any of the 4 meeting points:-Beach Road, Ducie Avenue, Swains Lane, Lane End Road Make your way towards The Point for tea/coffee.

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