CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 19th NOVEMBER 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 15th October 2007, were agreed and signed as a true record.

 

MATTERS ARISING;

 

Footpaths:  The Chairman and Miss Gallagher had walked the paths between the village and the Roman Villa to see what signage was needed before progressing the project with Mark George from the Roman Villa.  As no progress had been made with clearing KCH 12 it was agreed to write to GCC PROW asking them to get it cleared.  Miss Gallagher reported that she had not been able to identify the man at GCC PROW who had agreed to clear KCH 42 from Hemplands Hill to Old Pastures, it was agreed to include reference to this in our letter to Mr Bently at GCC PROW.

 

Grass Verge, Hedge and Tree Cutting:  Mr Dean had undertaken the strimming of the Tuns Hill triangle and the Lower End graveyard as requested.

 

Playing Field:  As nothing further had been heard from Mr Cooper, Mr Watt agreed to follow this up.

 

Play Area:  A meeting was due to take place tomorrow, but progress was being made.

 

Parking in the Village:  The Chairman reported that she had spoken to Mr England and the rubbish had been cleared from the verge and also the huge spoil heap was going to be taken away.

 

Traffic in the Village and Road Matters:  The Chairman and Mr Broad had met with Mr Shaftoe and representatives from GCC Highways.  An accident involving a horse from New Barn Farm and a car on Fields Road was reported upon.  It was agreed to write to Mr Tunnell and Miss Trigg from New Barn Farm thanking them for taking the trouble to bring the matter to the attention of the Parish Council and referring them to the Parish Plan-led project regarding traffic on Fields Road.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:  The Editor’s comments on the Parish Council piece in the Hill and Valley was commented upon.

 

The Grass Keep Field:  Mr Beach had emailed to say he did not wish to renew his

 

Chairman…………………………..

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tenancy on the Grass Keep Field.  Mr Scott Smith from the HVLTC had emailed the

Chairman stating the HVLTC AGM had instructed his committee to further investigate the possibility of providing two new tennis courts.  Discussion ensued on the possibility of the HVLTC renting the second paddock to build the courts on with the rest of the second paddock being used for some sort of sports facility for youngsters, the need for which was identified in the Parish Plan.  Mr Miles agreed to make enquires regarding rental for similar tennis court areas.  Councillor Priest asked for it to be minuted that he dissented and injected a note of caution as he felt this piece of land should remain as field.  The matter of the footpath across the paddock was also mentioned.  The Allotment item was also discussed at this point.  A letter had been received from Ms Leigh regretting the temporary nature of the Councils offer of the corner of the Grass Keep Field.  It was agreed to reply to Ms Leigh explaining the Council was not in a position offer to a longer term solution at the moment due to the uncertainty of the future of the Grass Keep Field.

 

Dog Fouling:  No reply had been received to our letter to Ralph Young at CDC.  It was agreed to copy the letter to Mark Tufnell, Portfolio Holder, for a reply.

 

Parish Plan:  Miss Gallagher gave a brief update.

 

Bus Stop at Fossebridge:  The Clerk had been telephoned by GCC and following further complaints they were now actively seeking funding for the project.

 

Tuns Hill Waterfall:  The Chairman had met with Mr Swift by the waterfall recently but it was reported it was still overflowing.  The Chairman would email Mr Swift again to say the problem was still not solved.

 

Youth Council:  It was reported that this had now been formed.  As nothing official had been heard from Claire Dowan at CDC, Miss Gallagher agreed to contact her to ascertain the status of the Youth Council in relation to its role funding.

 

Low Cost Housing:  A reply had been received from Gloucestershire Housing Association but this was felt to be non committal. It also said that other sites put forward could be considered.

 

Provision of Allotments:  Dealt with under Grass Keep Field item.

 

Calor Competition:  Miss Gallagher handed over a cheque from the Parish Plan Steering Group for £500.00 representing half of the Calor Gloucestershire Village of the year prize money.  It had been proposed by Miss Gallagher and seconded by Mr Priest and agreed at the last meeting to donate £100.00 to the Cheery Club.  It was further proposed by Mr Watt and seconded by Miss Gallagher to donate £100.00 to the 6 to 8 Club, agreed.  It was also agreed to write to Claire Dowan to see if the Youth Council required any funding.  The provision of small goals and nets for the existing goals at the Playing Field were also discussed, but nothing was agreed regarding this.

 

Chairman…………………………………

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PLANNING;

 

CD 6494/H Lawrence Cottage – Amendment – Objection.

CD 9110  Wold Cottage – Alterations – Objection.

CD Contr. 3286 Buttress House – Tree Works – No objection.

CD 0311/M Apple Cottage – Amendment – No objection.

CD 9103  The Orchard – Amendment – No objection.

CD 9103/A The Orchard – Horse Shelter – As this was a mobile structure, it was not thought that planning permission would be required

 

Approval:

 

CD Contr. 3270 Badgers Rake – Tree Works.

CD 9103  The Orchard  – Extensions.

CD 6303/H Bliss’s Cottage – Replacement Slates.

 

Refusal:

 

CD 6493/H Lawrence Cottage - Conservatory

 

Appeal Dismissal

 

CD 0303/B The Pump House – Conversion to Holiday Let

 

Other Planning Matters:  The Chairman reported that she had been contacted by a resident from Chedworth Laines who was concerned that the owner of Fields Cottage had extended his garden into the adjoining field.  Mr Broad agreed to bring this to the attention of the Enforcement Officer at CDC.  It was also reported that works at the Parsonage House were in hand with the Enforcement Officer.

 

Letter from Mr Marsh re. Apple Cottage:  A copy of a letter to CDC regarding the Wilkinson’s hedge, sent by Mr Marsh on behalf of Mr and Mrs Wilkinson, had been received.  It was agreed to write to Mr Marsh thanking him for the letter the contents of which were noted.

 

Electronic Planning Application Consultation:  Mr Miles and Miss Gallagher had both spoken to CDC regarding this.  A letter had been received from Kevin Field.  The Chairman agreed to speak to Mr Field expanding our list of requests to make using the electronic consultation easier.

 

FINANCE:

 

1.   Clerks Quarterly Telephone £16.95, prop. S Moore, sec. A Priest.

2.   P.A. Dickenson (Gate Repairs) £76.38, prop. A Priest, sec. D Broad.

3.   Thames Water £29.17, prop. S Moore, sec. D Broad – It was agreed this bill

      should be forwarded to the Tennis Club.

Chairman………………………..

 

 

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4.   A Dean (Strimming) £46.50, prop. T Watt, sec. S Moore.

5.   Audit - Suggested Internal Financial Controls – Mr Cundick had circulated a

      flow chart.  It was agreed to include Internal Financial Controls as an agenda           

      item every quarter.

 

The Following Donations were agreed from the Calor Gloucestershire Village of the Year Prize Money:-

 

1.  Chedworth Cheery Club £100.00, prop. L Gallagher, sec. A Priest.

2.  6 to 8 Club £100.00, prop. T Watt, sec. L Gallagher.

 

CORRESPONDENCE;

 

CDC Civic Service Invitation:  As we had missed this it was agreed to write to apologise.

 

GAPTC Training Information:  Noted

 

GCC Gloucestershire Charter Parishes Meetings:  The Chairman would attend the meeting at Northleach.

 

Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association Letter:  Noted.

 

Cotswold AONB Management Plan Workshops:  Noted.

 

Police and Community Consultative Meeting:  Mr Broad may attend the meeting on 28th November.

 

Citizens Advice Bureau Request for Funding:  As we had donated to the Cirencester branch in September, it was agreed to write to ask to be taken off the Cheltenham branch’s mailing list.           

  

NHS Trust Partnership Older People’s Mental Health Letter:  The Chairman had notified Mrs Diana Westlake of this.

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Information:  Noted.

 

Cotswold AONB Information:  Noted.

 

Clerks and Councils Direct Magazine:  Noted.

 

“Parking Legally” Information:  Noted.

 

GPFA Newsletter:  Noted.

 

Chairman………………………….

 

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OTHER BUSINESS;

 

Items Arising from E-mails:  a) Community Support Officer Angela Ruskin –

Miss Gallagher had offered to show her around.  The Clerk would email CSO Ruskin.  b) Friends of the Cotswolds – Letter and Questionnaire – Noted.  c) Carry on Composting – Details had been included on the website.  d) CDC Christmas and New Year Waste Arrangements & Waste Road Shows – Details had been posted on the website and the Chairman has posted details of the Road Shows on notice boards.  e) Cotswold AONB Management Plan – Noted.

 

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

 

Start Time of Meetings:  It was agreed this should remain as 7.30 pm.

 

The meeting concluded at 9.47 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Monday 10th December 2007 at 7.30 pm.

 

 

Chairman……………………………..

 

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