CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 10th DECEMBER 2007

 

PRESENT:  Mrs S Moore (Chairman) Miss L Gallagher, Mr D Broad, Mr A Miles,

Mr A Priest, Mr T Watt and Mrs E Broad (Clerk).

 

APOLOGIES;  Mr P Cundick.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES;  The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 19th November 2007 were agreed and signed as a true record with one addition to page 2, “and” was added to the Youth Council paragraph.

 

Neither Carl Jones from CDC or PCSO Ruskin had attended the meeting as advertised on the agenda.

 

MATTERS ARISING;

 

Footpaths:  The Chairman reported on her progress with the paths to the Roman Villa project.  A letter had been received from PROW at GCC stating the clearance of KCH 12 and 42 were to be included on their list.  The Chairman reported that KCH 30 had been cleared and was now open.  It was agreed to write to thank Mr Barton at PROW and also Mrs Tice, the new owner of The Orchard, for facilitating this.  Complaints had been received about Mr Booth’s dog at Greenhill Farm.  Mr Broad agreed to speak to someone about this.  It was also felt that PCSO Ruskin may be able to help.

 

Grass Verge, Hedge and Tree Cutting:  Nothing further.

 

Playing Field:  Mr Watt would meet with Mr Cooper over Christmas.

 

Play Area:  Mr Watt reported on progress.

 

Parking in the Village:  Nothing further.

 

Traffic in the Village and Road Matters:  Nothing further.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:  Mr Priest agreed to speak to Mr Newman to remind him about The Hemplands notice board.  It was also reported that water was getting into the back of the notice board at the top of Tuns Hill.  It was agreed to write and ask Col. Aylen if he would have a look.  Mr Broad also pointed out that the notice board by the Village Hall may need revarnishing in the Spring.  The Chairman was concerned that her Parish Council items in the Hill and Valley were being edited.  It was agreed to email Mr Lewis and ask him not to do this.

 

The Grass Keep Field:  The provision of extra tennis courts was also taken under

 

Chairman…………………..

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this item.  The Chairman had drawn a map of the Grass Keep Field and distributed

copies.  An email had been received from Mrs Nikki Miles stating her views on the future of the field.  Mr Priest spoke at length and proposed that the offer to the tennis club be withdrawn, this was not seconded.  After further debate, it was proposed by Mr Miles and seconded by Mr Priest that we wait and see what the tennis club propose when they are able to come back to the Parish Council at the end of January.  Further debate ensued.  The meeting was then adjourned for a few minutes.  On resumption the motion was passed.  The Chairman further proposed and Mr Broad seconded a proposal that views of the public should be sought at a Parish Meeting, agreed unanimously. A cheque had been received to cover the last water bill from the tennis club with a note from Julie Young querying the amount of water used.  It was agreed to ask Mr Beach if the water can be turned off at the trough to ascertain how much water is going through the meter and also the tennis club meter.  Mr Miles reported that he had undertaken some research and the figure of £330.00 per court with a three to five year review was directly comparable to the HVLTC Ground Rent. The Allotment item was also discussed.  The Chairman had spoken to Ms Leigh who required clarification of the temporary nature of the offer.  Mr Broad and Mr Miles both spoke about PPG 17 and the Local Plan where the need to provide another suitable site for allotments if the Grass Keep field site was required for other purposes.  It was agreed to let Miss Leigh know that in view of this the Parish Council was unable to proceed with its offer at present.

 

Provision of Extra Tennis Courts:  Discussed under Grass Keep Field item.

 

Dog Fouling:  As no reply had been received from either Mark Tufnell or Ralph Young, Miss Gallagher agreed to telephone Mr Tufnell.  The Clerk was asked to copy the original letter to her.

 

Parish Plan:  In abeyance.

 

Bus Stop at Fossebridge:  Nothing further.

 

Tuns Hill Waterfall:  It was reported that the flooding was as bad as ever.  The Chairman agreed to email Mr Swift again.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Beer to speak.  Mr Beer spoke about the Water Wheel.  When Council reconvened the Chairman thanked Mr Beer.

 

Youth Council:  A meeting at which Mr Cundick was present was being held this evening.  The Chairman would email Mr Cundick for an update for the next meeting.  It was also agreed to ask Mr Cundick to circulate the youth consultation results from Claire Dowan.

 

Low Cost Housing:  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Robson to speak.  Mr Robson updated the Council on the thoughts of the Parish Plan Affordable Housing Group stating that a maximum of eight units had been envisaged.  When Council reconvened the Chairman thanked Mr Robson.

 

Chairman……………………………..

 

 

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Provision of Allotments:  Discussed under Grass Keep Field item.

 

Calor Competition:   No other requests had been received for the remaining £300.00 although the Chairman had included this in her Hill and Valley item.

 

GCC Charter Parish Meeting:  The Chairman had attended and reported on this.

 

PLANNING;

 

CD Contr. 3337 The Orchard – Tree Works – No objection.

CD Contr. 3347 Hills Farm – Tree Works – No objection.

CD Contr. 3348 Woolpack – Tree Works – No objection and an amendment had been received after recommendations from the Tree Officer.  No objection was raised to this either.

CD 0539/B Brook Cottage – Garage and Log Store – No objection although it was agreed to query the roof tiles.

CD 0539/C Brook Cottage – Extension – No objection.

 

Approval:

 

CD Contr. 3286 Buttress House – Tree Works

CD 0311/M Apple Cottage – Extension and Dormers

CD 9103  The Orchard – Extensions.

CD 8739/C Land Adjacent to Winster House – Dwelling (Revised Scheme)

CD 1043/Q Paddock Wood – Extension and Garage

CD 4029/L Salters Barn - Alterations

 

Refusal:

 

CD 9110 Wolds Cottage – Alterations

 

Other Planning Matters:  Mr Broad stated that the planning officer wished to permit the revised application for Green Lane Cottage, although the Parish Council had objected.  He asked if anyone wished to speak at planning committee.  No one did.

Enforcement matters at the cottage at Chedworth Laines and Janes Cottage were reported upon.  Enforcement action for Mr Guest’s caravan was also reported.

 

Electronic Consultation on Planning Application:  Mr Carl Jones from CDC had been unable to visit due to illness.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Beer to speak.  Mr Beer spoke on behalf of the Chedworth Society who were also concerned about the new system.  When Council reconvened and after further discussion it was agreed to write to Mr Field at CDC outlining further concerns.

 

 

 

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FINANCE:

 

1.    Clerks Quarterly Salary £465.75, prop. A Priest, sec. S Moore.

2.   Clerks Quarterly Mileage £9.47, prop. S Moore, sec. A Priest.

3.   SLCC Membership £59.00, prop. A Priest, sec. D Broad.

4.   Council in receipt of £500.00 share of Calor Gloucestershire Village of the Year

      prize money from the Parish Plan Steering Group.

 

CORRESPONDENCE;

 

GCC Highway Maintenance Newsletter:  The DVD on shared spaces mentioned in the document, requested by the Chairman, had been sent and would be circulated.

 

CDC Flooding Forum Meeting – 22nd November:  No one had attended.

 

OTHER BUSINESS;

 

Items Arising from E-mails:  Nothing further had been raised other that what had been discussed on specific items during the meeting.

 

2008/09 Precept:  The Chairman asked that any suggested items be sent to the Clerk before the draft budget was compiled in early January.

 

The meeting concluded at 9.51 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Monday 21st January 2008 (Precept Meeting).

 

 

Chairman…………………………………

 

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