The Lymington Society

2009 Annual General Meeting

About 70 members attended the AGM on 18^th March 2009

The President Lt.Col. Chitty welcomed the Mayor, Cllr. Martina Humber and Deputy Cllr. Jan Hawker.

Apologies.        Richard & June Webb, Sir Robin Craufurd, Derf Paton, Major Monckton.

Dr. Johnston also apologized for Sally Fear, who was unable to give her presentation of the New Forest Drift.

Minutes of the 2008 AGM were accepted unanimously.

Mr. Sutton gave the Chairman’s Address.

Treasurer’s Report was given by Mr. Sheffer.  Approval was proposed by Cllr. Adrian Evans and seconded by Lady Georgina Craufurd.

There being no nominations from the floor, re-election of members of the Executive Committee: Clive Sutton,  Derek Sheffer, Ivor Johnston,  Jonathan Hutchinson, Nick King,  Donald Mackenzie, Nigel Seth-Smith and co-opted member Marion Jakes was proposed by Cllr. Elizabeth Lewis and seconded by Cllr. Anna Rostand and passed unanimously.

A power point Social Secretary’s Report was given by Dr. Mackenzie with details of past and future events

Dr. Mackenzie then gave a further presentation on the new ferries, giving details of  statements by the Harbour Commissioners and Natural England, and of the current Judicial Review.  A possible outcome is that over-riding national interest may be invoked to allow the ferries to operate in spite of the resulting damage to the environment.

A presentation by Jonathan Hutchinson, Developments in Lymington was followed by considerable discussion.

Cllr. Elizabeth Lewis announced a study of the distinctiveness of New Milton, which would be repeated in Lymington next year.  She pleaded for objectors to state their views and attend appeals.

Mr. Knight differed from Mr. Hutchinson’s view and stated that undesirable suburban development was the problem and higher densities the answer.

Mr. Hobson disagreed emphatically.

Cllr. Rostand stated that mixed residential areas are desirable socially.

Mrs. Flanagan deplored developments in Waterford and suggested that their residents’ association amalgamate with the Lymington Society.

Dr. Mackenzie defended the NFDC and pointed out that they had appointed an Appeals Officer.

Jacqueline England and Clifford Jakes then gave a presentation on the Town Forum with forum members Graham Hill, Mike Fanstone and Peter Hebbard.

Discussion confirmed concerns about car parking.  Jenny Sutton pointed out that rents in Angel Court are too high to allow small businesses.  Daphne Johnston expressed doubt about the proposed Town Manager.

The meeting closed at 9.40 pm.