CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 17th MARCH 2008

 

PRESENT:  Mrs S Moore (Chairman) Mr D Broad, Mr P Cundick, Mr A Miles,

Mr T Watt and Mrs E Broad (Clerk).

 

APOLOGIES;  Miss L Gallagher and Mr A Priest.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES;  The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 18th February 2008 were agreed and signed as  true record.

 

MATTERS ARISING;

 

Youth Council – Visit by Charlotte Miles:  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Charlotte to speak.  Charlotte explained the Youth Council’s plans for an Easter Egg Hunt on 13th April.  The Youth Council’s request to use the Playing Field was agreed with no charge on this occasion.  When Council reconvened the Chairman wished them the best of luck with this event and thanked Charlotte for attending. 

 

Footpaths:  An acknowledgement had been received to the letter to Mr Bently.

 

Grass Verge, Hedge and Tree Cutting:  Nothing further.

 

Playing Field:  Mr Watt referred to his email about Paul Cooper using the Field for his football events.  It was proposed by Mr Broad and seconded from the Chair not to charge on this occasion, agreed.  Mr Watt agreed to see about putting up the nets on the goal posts.

 

Play Area:  The Chairman and Mr Priest had met with Mr Westlake on the Playing Field and the area required is still under discussion.

 

Traffic in the Village and Road Matters:  Nothing further.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:  Nothing further.

 

Affordable Housing:  It was reported that the Affordable Housing group were to meet with officers at CDC in early April.  Mr Broad reported on his initial consultation with CDC planners who were unwilling to offer any comments on the Village Hall site or any other of the possible sites identified at present.

 

The Grass Keep Field:   Mr Baker’s request for use of the field for pony grazing was discussed.  Mr Baker had indicated that he would be willing to undertake any repairs that may be required on the fencing for his pony but he may look to the Parish Council for a contribution towards the cost of materials.  After some discussion it was agreed to offer Mr Baker the two paddocks for an initial six month

 

Chairman…………………………………….

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period from the expiry of the current lease on 30th April, subject to the terms of a tenancy agreement and for a mutually agreeable rental fee.  At the end of the six month period the Parish Council may wish to review the area under tenancy.  It was agreed to request a meeting with Mr Baker to discuss this.

 

Mr Cundick left the meeting at this point.

 

Provision of Extra Tennis Courts – Tennis Club Lease:  A copy of the signed lease had been received from Mr Scott Smith.  It was evident that the rental review date of 29th April 2007 has passed.  After some discussion it was agreed to open negotiations with the HVLTC to achieve a mutually acceptable rent increase as provided for in the tenancy agreement. It was agreed to write to Mr Scott Smith asking for details of the pro bono concessions with regarding to coaching St Andrews School pupils, also stating the Parish Council may be prepared to waive any backdated rent increase due to them and making them aware of the research undertaken with regarding to the rental achieved for other courts in comparable circumstances.

 

Dog Fouling:  Nothing further but a CDC officer had been spotted in the vicinity of The Hemplands recently.

 

Parish Plan:  After some discussion it was proposed by Mr Watt and seconded from the Chair to adopt the plan with the proviso that it reserves the right to take an independent stance on any issues which might arise from its implementation, agreed.  It was further agreed to write to the steering group asking them how they now intend to proceed.

 

Provision of Allotments:  On hold.

 

Calor Competition:  Mr Broad reported that the Brownie pack was going to finish in two weeks as the Brown Owl, Sharon Hemming, was stepping down after 16 years.  After some discussion it was agreed to write to the Brownie Commissioner conveying support for continuation of the pack and to offer limited financial support should some expenditure be necessary, for instance CRB checking procedure.  This could come from the remaining Calor Money.

 

Tuns Hill Waterfall, Flooding and Drainage:  It was reported that a wall in the vicinity of The Manor and the waterfall had fallen due to the pressure from the water.  Mr Broad agreed to speak to Mrs Clarke about this.

 

Land Adjacent to Winster House:  A reply had been received from Mr Brimson thanking the Parish Council.  As the works had not yet started it was agreed to remove from the agenda at present.

 

 

Chairman……………………………….

 

 

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PLANNING;

 

CD 3277/L  Stables and Barn at Denfurlong Farm – L.B. Consent – No objection.

CD 7396/N York House – Revision to Previous Application – No objection.

CD 1236/1/A  Fossebridge Inn Barn – L.B. Consent – No objection.

CD Contr. 3433The Ladder House – Tree Works – No objection, but query the ownership of the trees and the responsibility for their removal as they appear to be on Gloucestershire Highways land.

CD 5071/1/H Parsonage House – L.B. Consent – Object to the gates as the style is out of keeping with the Chedworth Conservation Area and would harm the setting of the Listed Building.  The Parish Council cannot think of any other property in the parish which has wrought iron gates, wooden field-style gates being the most common.

CD 5071/1/J Parsonage House – L.B. Consent – No objection.

 

Approval:

 

CD 2118/Q Janes Cottage – Alterations to Shed

CD Contr. 3390 Parsonage House – Tree Works

CD Contr. 3396 Blakemoor – Tree Works

CD Contr. 3391 York House – Tree Works

CD Contr. 3399 Meadowside – Tree Works

CD 7396/M York House – L.B. Consent.

 

Other Planning Matters:  Before and after pictures had been found of Hills Farm.  After much perusal and the fact that the finished building was very much what was applied for originally, for which the Parish Council did not raise any objection, it was agreed not to take the matter up with the planning department at present.  The Chairman reported that she had looked at the footpath at the back of the Parsonage House and she believes it will be restored.

 

Electronic Planning Applications:  Nothing further.

 

FINANCE:

 

1.     Clerks Quarterly Salary £465.75, prop. S Moore, sec. T Watt.

2.     Clerks Quarterly Mileage £9.47, prop. T Watt, sec. S Moore.

3.     Viking Direct (Printer Cartridges) £40.82, prop. S Moore, sec. A Miles.

4.     Julie Young (Web Host) £19.96, prop. T Watt, sec. A Miles.

5.     GAPTC Membership – It was agreed not to join this year.

     

CORRESPONDENCE;

 

Co-operative Futures - Gloucestershire Support for Local Enterprise:  It was agreed to pass this onto the Parish Plan Business Group.

 

Chairman……………………………………….

 

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CDC Local Authority Model Code of Conduct Letter:  As we had already replied it was agreed not to take any further action.

 

Glos. Medal for Courage 2007:   Poster displayed.

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Information:  Noted.

 

CDC Standards Committee Agenda:  Noted.

 

Clerks and Councils Direct Magazine:  Noted.

 

GCC Mobile Libraries – Revised Routes:  The Chairman agreed to display some laminated copies on notice boards and advertise in the Hill and Valley.

 

GCC Parish and Town Councils Annual Seminar - 27th March:  It was agreed not to attend.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

Items Arising from E-mails:  There were none that had not been dealt with elsewhere on the agenda.

 

Items for Hill and Valley:  Several items to be included were identified.

 

Items from the Parish Meeting:  It was noted that the Annual Parish Meeting was well attended this year.

 

The meeting concluded at 9.50 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Monday 21st April 2008 at 7.30 pm.

 

 

Chairman………………………………

 

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