CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 16th JUNE 2008

 

PRESENT:  Mr D Broad (Vice Chairman in the Chair) Miss L Gallagher,

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

 

APOLOGIES; Mrs S Moore and Mr A Miles.

 

Mr Watt was not present at the beginning of the meeting.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES;  The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 19th May 2008 were agreed and signed as a true record, 2 in favour, 2 abstensions.

 

POSSIBLE VISIT BY PCSO ANGELA RUSKIN:  PCSO Ruskin did not attend.

 

It was agreed to bring the following item forward on the agenda.

 

Cutting of Grass at the front of The Hemplands:  A letter had been received from Mr Martin Jewell outlining the problem of Fosseway Living failing to cut the grass in front of The Hemplands without notifying residents.  They had also stated to residents that the Parish Council had withheld funding which was completely untrue as the Parish Council has never paid money towards this work. It was noted that residents had now got together and cut the grass.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow the members of the public present to speak, which they did.  Mr Martin Jewell also stated that he had been told that Fosseway might cut the front area every other time when they cut the area at the rear.  When Council reconvened the Clerk explained that Martin Summerell from GCC Highways had telephoned and offered some money towards the cutting of this area as it is GCC Highways land and also offered some money to cover the cutting of the Tuns Hill triangle which is also Highways land.  Mr Summerell thought it might be in the region of £200.00 but this would have to be calculated.  After some discussion it was agreed to write to Fosseway Living complaining about the way this had been handled and asking for confirmation of what their intentions were now with regard to the area.  It was further agreed to write to Mr Summerell asking for confirmation of what, if any, money would be available and what responsibilities the Parish Council would be expected to take on.  It was agreed to record a vote of thanks to the residents who had cut the grass.  Mr Jewell had also raised the problem of the bin in front of The Hemplands not being emptied.  It was agreed to write to CDC requesting this be done as they had agreed to in the past.

 

MATTERS ARISING;

 

Footpaths:  An email had been received from Mrs Jess stating that the path KCH 58 from Fields Road to Foss Cross was impassable in places due to the Oil Seed Rape Crop.  It was agreed to write to the landowner, Mr Finch, asking him to clear a path

 

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through.  It was also reported that KCH 42 from Hemplands Hill to the Lower Village Road was impassable again.  It was agreed to write to GCC PROW asking them to clear it and to inform us when it was done.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mrs Pauline Jewell to speak.  Mrs Jewell raised the problem of the wet patch in the field on the path from Courts Close to the Roman Villa.  Mrs Jewell was dissatisfied with the reply she had received last time she raised this matter.  Mrs Jewell also raised the problem of the signposting on this path but was assured by the Chairman that this was in hand.  When Council reconvened it was agreed to write to the landowner, Mrs Clarke, asking if she could do anything about it.

 

Mr Watt joined the meeting at this point.

 

Grass Verge, Hedge and Tree Cutting:  The first cut had been undertaken.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Jewell to speak.  Mr Jewell was concerned about the trees and brambles not being cut back on the roadside verges.  When Council reconvened and after some discussion it was felt that the first cut was being undertake too late causing problems for walkers and road safety problems with dangerous visibility splays.  It was agreed to write to GCC Highways requesting that as Chedworth was a busy village it be moved further up the list for an earlier cut.

 

Playing Field:   a) use by St Andrews School on the 17th July – this was agreed for no charge.   b) use by CDC “Play Rangers” – this was also agreed for no charge.

 

Play Area:  The annual inspection had been undertaken by Mr Hicks.  It was agreed to take no further action at present as all items were considered “low risk”.  A copy had been given to the Village Hall Committee and Pre-school.  It was agreed to circulate the report again as some councillors had not seen it.

 

Traffic in the Village and Road Matters:  Nothing further.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:  Nothing further

 

The Grass Keep Field:   It was agreed to remove from the agenda at present.

 

Tennis Club Lease:  It was agreed to remove from the agenda at present.

 

Youth Council:  No meeting had taken place since last month.

 

Dog Fouling:  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mrs Jewell to speak.  Mrs Jewell stated that people were leaving around dog poo in plastic bags.  When Council reconvened it was agreed to include an item in the Hill and Valley asking people to take the bags home to dispose of them.

 

Parish Plan:  Nothing further.

 

Affordable Housing:  Nothing further.

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Provision of Allotments:  It was agreed to remove from the agenda at present.

 

Calor Competition Money:  It was agreed to remove from the agenda but be mindful that there was still £100.00 left after paying for the printing of the Housing Needs Survey forms.

 

Tuns Hill Waterfall, Flooding and Drainage:  An email had been received from Mrs

Watkins’ stating we are now on the list for further attention.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mrs Sissons from Box Tree Cottage to speak.  Mrs Sissons reported drainage problems near her property.  When Council reconvened the Chairman reported that Mr Boothman had contacted him about flooding at Adams Pool and he would now be asked to fill in a CDC flooding record form.

 

CD 8739/D Land Adjacent to Winster House:  A reply had been received from Kevin Field at CDC apologising for the oversight and stating that measures had been put in place to stop it happening again.

 

Illegal Rave held in Chedworth Woods 10th & 11th May 2008:  The Chairman reported on the meeting held at Yanworth.  It was agreed to remove from the agenda.

 

PLANNING;

 

CD 3277/N Stables and Barn at Denfurlong Farm – Amendment – No objection

CD Contr. Brook Cottage – Tree Works – Objection

CD Contr. Fossebridge Inn – Tree Works – No objection

CD Contr. West Meadow – Tree Works – No objection

 

Approval:

 

CD 0311/ N Apple Cottage – L.B. Garage Roof and Window.

CD 9103/B The Orchard – Amendment to Roof.

CD Contr. 3466 Tall Trees – Tree Works.

CD Contr. 3489 Footpath North of and by St Andrews Church – Tree Felling

under Dead, Dying and Dangerous legislation.

CD Contr. 3480 The Farmhouse, Fossebridge – Tree Works.

 

Application Withdrawn:

 

CD 8256/1/A & B The Summer House – L.B. Consent & Extension.

 

Other Planning Matters:  Mr Watt asked if a reply had been received from Mr England with regard to our letter about the spoil heap at the rear of his property.  The Clerk confirmed that no reply had ever been received.  It was agreed to write again referring him to our previous letter.

 

 

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Electronic Planning Applications:  The Clerk stated that it was helpful to her if

Councillors did state no objection if they did not have one.  The system of commenting on receipt of application had worked well during the past month.

 

Matters Under Enforcement:  Nothing further.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL:

 

Annual Play Area Inspection Report:  Dealt with earlier on the agenda.

 

FINANCE:

 

1.  Clerks Quarterly Salary £482.05 (inc. 3.5% increase included in the Precept this  

     year), prop. A Priest, sec. P Cundick. 

2.  Clerks Quarterly Mileage (inc. Audit Mileage) £20.02, prop. A Priest,

     sec. T Watt.

3.  GRCC (Printing of Housing Needs Survey Forms) £100.00, prop. L Gallagher,

     sec. T Watt.  It was noted this was to come from the Calor prize money.

4.  John Hicks (Playground Inspection) £49.70, prop. D Broad, sec. A Priest.

5.  Stamps £13.50, prop. A Priest, sec. D Broad.

6.  Council in receipt of £244.51 VAT Refund 07/08.

7.  Council in receipt of £150.00 Ground Rent from HVLTC.

8.  Council in receipt of £6.37 Water Reimbursement from HVLTC.

 

CORRESPONDENCE;

 

CSPAN Launch Event – 25th June at CDC:  Mr Watt took the information.

 

GCC Parish Council Survey Results:  Noted.

 

GCC Charterd Parishes Group Meeting Minutes:  Noted.

 

Cotswolds AONB “Update”:  Noted.

 

Gloucestershire “Rural Renaissance Review”:  Noted.

 

OTHER BUSINESS;

 

Items Arising from E-mails: a) CDC Children and Young People’s Thematic

Partnership – Mr Cundick will pass on the information to the Youth Council.

 

Items for Hill and Valley:  Several items were identified for Mr Broad to include.

In the absence of the Chairman he was writing the column this month.

 

At the end of the meeting the Chairman asked if members of the public wished to speak.

 

Chairman……………………………….

 

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Mrs Pauline Jewell commented on the grass cutting and asked for the drains to be cleared out.  Mr Martin Jewell enquired why the extension at 3 Valley View had never been rendered. It was agreed to include this item on the next agenda if necessary.

 

The meeting concluded at 8.56 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Monday 14th July 2008 at 7.30 pm.

 

 

 

 

Chairman………………………………

 

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