Bexley tip study

Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33463, 19 February 1974, Page 14

Bexley tip study

A study of the Bexley tip and the complaints of nuisances arising from it will be made by a special sub-committee of the Christchurch City Council

The committee will com- | prise Cr M. Batchelor (conjvener), the Mayor (Mr N. G. ‘Pickering), Sir Robert Mac;farlane and Crs W. Massey land W. V. Cowles. The committee was set up lon the urging of Cr Batchelor, who said that 215 comI plaints about the tip had been received since December 1 AH of these complaints had been directed to the council’s offices but she had received manv comn'aints about the tin personally. Refuse disposal shou’d not take place in any residential area, she said. Knighthood marked. — Sir Robert Macfarlane received 'the congratulations of his

fellow councillors and an engraved silver tray to mark his knighthood at a meeting of the Christchurch City Council last evening. The Mayor (Mr N. G. Pickering) and the leader of the Citizens’ councillors (Cr H. G. Hay) led several councillors in paying tribute to Sir Robert Macfarlane’s work for the city during several terms as a councillor and two terms as Mayor of Christchurch.

Pedestrian crossing. — The council approved the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Barrington Street, 94ft south of the intersection with Stourbridge Street. The crossing was first sought in 1972, when it was considered unwarranted. Since then a large shopping mall has nnened near the intersection and pedestrian and vehicular traffic has doubled.

Refuse bag holders.—The council accented a tender from Elbar Industries, Ltd,

for the supply of 5000 holders for either paper or plastic refuse bags. It was the second lowest of five tenders, the lowest tender being for a holder not considered suitable for paper bags. The council will sell the holders at $2.50 each.

New dance hall.—An application for a public building licence to run a dance hall on the first floor of the White Hart Arcade building was approved. The application was made in the name of Mr J. R. Lamont, and the hall will be allowed to stay open to 1.30 a.m. on Sundays and again from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Hydatids fees.—The council will increase the hydatids control fee for dogs in its area from $3 to $4. The increase, which will make the combined registration and hvdatids control fee $6, will 'bring the council into line I with neighbouring local 'authorities.