CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 15th DECEMBER 2008

 

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

Mr T Watt and Mrs E Broad (Clerk).

 

APOLOGIES;  Mr P Cundick.

 

VACANCY ON CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL: It was reported that CDC had informed us that no election had been called and the Parish Council could now co-opt to fill the vacancy.  It was agreed that Mr Broad would speak to Mrs Myra Burridge to see if she would be interested in filling the vacancy.  Miss Gallagher announced her intention to resign at the end of the meeting due to a change in her circumstances.  Some discussion ensued regarding increasing the membership to nine but it was felt that as we were going to be faced with two vacancies now was probably not the right time to pursue this.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES; The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 17th November 2008 were agreed and signed as a true record.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

 

Footpaths:  Nothing further.

 

Grass Verge, Hedge and Tree Cutting:  Mr Broad reported that he had spoken with Mark Tufnell at Calmsden and some of the land by Fossecross Industrial Estate with the Japanese Knotweed belongs to him.

 

Playing Field:  Nothing further.

 

Grass Keep Field:  Nothing further.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:  Nothing further.

 

            Dog Fouling:  Miss Gallagher reported that she had spoken with CDC as a resident   

of The Hemplands.  The new Fouling of Land by Dogs Order 2008 had also been introduced.

 

            Parish Plan:  Nothing further.

 

Tuns Hill Waterfall, Flooding and Drainage:  It was reported that the ditch along the side of Tuns Hill had been dug out recently.  The waterfall seemed to be working fine at present.

 

Affordable Housing:  The Clerk had circulated via email Circular 06/03 Local Government Act 1972 General Disposal Consent (England) 2003 - disposal of land

 

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for less than the best consideration that can reasonably be obtained.  The Chairman

took the printed copy to have a look at.

 

Reformation of Chedworth Guiding Group:  Nothing further.

 

Traffic in Village and Road Matters:  Nothing further.

 

Youth Council:  The Youth Cinema event had been held but unfortunately there was little interest shown.

 

PLANNING;

 

CD Contr. Rose Cottage – Tree Works – No objection.

 

Approval:


Other Planning Matters:  The recent changes to the General Development Order and the desirability of seeking Article 4 Directions to remove the permitted development rights which had been extended under it were discussed.  It was suggested that the Chedworth Society may wish to pursue this matter. The Chairman would find out who the new Chedworth Society Chairman was.

 

Electronic Planning Applications:  Concern was expressed regarding the lack of information given regarding tree notifications at present.  Parish Councils were being encouraged not to object as the only avenue open to CDC was to put a Tree Preservation Order on.  It was agreed to write to Sophia Price, Head of Heritage at CDC, expressing our dissatisfaction with the current system.

 

Matters Under Enforcement:  An email had been received from Mr Bearcroft regarding the spoil heap at Hills Farm.  The Clerk had copied him the reply received from Mr Bowsher, Enforcement Officer at CDC, which stated he had given Mr England until 30th April 2009 to remove this.  It was further agreed to copy Mr Bearcroft's email to Mr Bowsher for information.

 

FINANCE:

 

1.   Clerks Quarterly Salary £482.05, prop. S Moore, sec. T Watt.

2.   Clerks Quarterly Mileage £9.47, prop. T Watt, sec. A Miles.

3.   Bibury Landscaping (Strimming) £180.95 Retrospective, prop. D Broad,

      sec. A Miles.

4.   E Broad (Window Envelopes) £4.05, prop. L Gallagher, sec. T Watt.

5.   SLCC Membership £61.00, prop. L Gallagher, sec. T Watt.

6.   Council in receipt of £45.00 P/F Rental from CDC (Scott Burry).

 

 

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CORRESPONDENCE;

 

Cotswold Conservation Board Hedgelaying Training 2008/09:  The Chairman would display the notices.

 

Sue Ryder – Request for Funding:  It was agreed to reply to all request for funding received this month stating that it is not the Parish Council's policy to use public money to support individual charities.

 

GCC Chartered Parishes Group Meeting Minutes:  It was agreed to send our apologies.

 

Cotswold Centre for Voluntary Services – Request for Funding:  Agreed to reply as above.

 

Air in G – Request for Funding:  Agreed to reply as above.

 

CDC Fouling of Land by Dogs Order 2008 Information:  Noted.  It was agreed to display the posters.

 

GCC Waterside Living Information:  The Chairman would display the leaflets.

 

CAB Donation Request Letter:  As a donation was sent to Cirencester CAB in September, it was agreed to reply to Cheltenham informing them of this and ask to be taken off their mailing list.

 

Clerks and Councils Direct Magazine:  Noted.

 

The Playing Field Magazine:  Mr Watt took this.

 

ICO Disclosing Information Leaflet:  Noted.

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Information:  Noted.

 

Gloucestershire Rural Services Support Group Information:  Noted.

 

The Chairman reported that she had read the Communities and Local Government consultation document given to her following last month's meeting. The Chairman drew Councillors' attention to the revisions contained in the consultation document.

 

OTHER BUSINESS;

 

Items Arising from Emails:  There were none.

 

Parish Council Printer:  The Clerk reported that her own printer, which she used for Parish Council, was proving unreliable and was in need of ink.  The cost of

 

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replacement ink would be in excess of £40.00.  A brand new Epson printer, including ink, from Viking Direct would cost £34.99 and the cost of the replacement ink for that machine would be considerably less that the cost for her current printer.  It was proposed from the Chair and seconded by Miss Gallagher to go ahead and purchase the new printer from Viking Direct, agreed.

 

Items for 2009/10 Precept:  The Chairman asked that suggested items for the precept should be received  by the beginning of January.  Extra money for vegetation control was suggested but it was agreed not to include any money for fencing for allotments.

 

The Chairman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and the meeting concluded at 8.56 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Precept Meeting - Monday 19th January 2009 at 7.30 pm.

 

 

 

 

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