CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 15th SEPTEMBER 2008

 

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

and Mrs E Broad (Clerk).

 

APOLOGIES;  Miss L Gallagher, Mr A Priest and Mr T Watt.

 

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

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING:  Mr Martin Hutchings, CDC, Development Officer, Community Health & Housing was present to inform the Parish Council of Planning Officer Deborah Smith’s opinion on the most suitable sites for the affordable housing to be built in Chedworth. The following resolution was agreed unanimously by Council “In view of the confidential nature of the information to be received by the Parish Council the press and public should be excluded from this part of the meeting”.  The members of the public present then left the meeting.  Mr Hutchings then took Councillors through Ms Smith’s report.  The Chairman then opened the meeting and the members of the public were re-admitted.  Further discussion ensued regarding costs etc.  Mr Hutchings agreed to speak to Ms Smith and ask if the information in her report could be made public.  When Council reconvened, the Chairman thanked Mr Hutchings for attending.  It was agreed to resume discussions  next month.

 

As Mr Baker was present it was agreed to bring an item under Playing Field  forward on the agenda.

 

Playing Field:  Mr Baker had emailed and asked if his tenancy of the Grass Keep Field could be extended for a further six months when it expires at the end of October.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Baker to speak.  Mr Baker explained his requirements to the Parish Council and notified the Council that some of the fencing was in need of repair.  When Council reconvened it was proposed by Mr Broad and seconded by Mr Miles to charge £150.00 for a further six month period but repay on production of receipts up to £100.00 for materials for Mr Baker to make the fences stock proof, agreed unanimously.  Mr Baker had also asked about the possibility of erecting a field shelter.  It was agreed the Parish Council had no objection providing it was portable and could be moved then it would not require planning permission. 

 

MATTERS ARISING;

 

Footpaths:  The Chairman reported that the path through Hedgley Bottom had been cleared by Stowell Park Estates.  A letter had been received from Alan Bently at GCC PROW arising from the letter to Lady Dunrossil.  It was agreed to note this at present.  Mr Cundick reported that he had been spoken to again by Mrs Jewell as the

 

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path behind Courts Close was very muddy. After some discussion it was agreed to write to Ms Suzanne Hopes at PROW who has been taken on temporarily to fill in for Mike Barton and ask her to look into this. 

 

Grass Verge, Hedge and Tree Cutting:  The Clerk had written to Andy Dean but had heard nothing, it was agreed to follow this up. 

 

Playing Field:  The matter of the problems caused by the mowing of the field when the Play Rangers sessions were taking place was discussed.  Miss Gallagher had spoken with Glebe Contractors regarding this.  Mr Broad had spoken to Caroline Braidwood from Northleach Town Council and she had offered a list of contractors who tendered for their grass cutting.  It was felt to be a good idea to take her up on this offer and possibly write asking for tenders from some of these contractors during November in time for the precept in January.

 

Play Area:  A letter had been received from Mr Westlake explaining that the group were now minded to replace the existing equipment on Village Hall property to be maintained and insured by the Village Hall in future.  Mr Westlake asked the Parish Council’s permission to remove and dispose of the multi-unit owned by the Parish Council.  It was agreed to write and confirm that this was acceptable.

 

Traffic in the Village and Road Matters:  The freight ban information received was mentioned by the Chairman.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:  The Chairman reported on the stand at the show at which the public had been invited to address comments to the Parish Council  No new issues had been raised.

 

Youth Council:  A meeting was due to be held next week.

 

Dog Fouling:  Nothing further had been heard from the Animal Wardens.

 

Parish Plan:  Mr and Mrs Shaftoe were interested in taking on the Traffic and Transport group.

 

Tuns Hill Waterfall, Flooding and Drainage:  Further problems with flooding in Queen Street had occurred but seem to have been addressed by Mr Swift.  The Chairman had a copy of a letter from Mr Boothman to Mr Mooney, County Highways regarding the problems caused by the damming of the stream flooding his property.  An email had been received from GCC Highways stating there was nothing wrong with the design of the Airfield Drain and pledged to clear it monthly.  It was agreed to monitor and see what happens.

 

Number 855 Bus Service:  The Chairman had spoken to Mr Carr at Integrated Transport and explained the problems.  Mr Carr suggested that should the Parish Council be able to prove a need for the bus to come into the village further

 

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consideration may be given.  Mr Carr also suggested that we should write to Mr

Venn, Education Review Officer to see if he could help.  It was agreed to do this.

It was further agreed to include an item in the Hill and Valley to raise awareness.

 

Village Litter Bins:  The Chairman had spoken to Mr Sollis at CDC and he agreed that Sita would empty all of the village bins.  It was agreed to write and inform Mrs Sykes.

 

PLANNING;

 

CD 9103/D The Orchard – 5 Boreholes – No objection.

CD 4817/H Box Tree Cottage – L.B. Consent – No objection.
CD Contr. West Meadow – Tree Works – No objection.

CD Contr. Cherrington House – Tree Works – No objection.

CD Contr. Glebe House – Tree Works – No objection.

CD 9103/C The Orchard – Stables Amendment  - No objection.

CD 3338/1/G 3 The Rookery – Amendment – No objection to extensions but still concerns about driveway.

CD 5975/D Barnfield House – Extensions and Alterations – Object on design grounds – there is enough light in proposed bedroom not to require the offset dormer on the rear.  One dormer on the front would look better for same reason.  Single storey extension also appears unbalanced.  Poor design, contrary to Policy 42 of Local Plan.

 

Approval:

 

CD 3338/1/J 5 The Rookery – Alterations to Roof.

CD 9110/A Wolds Cottage – Dormer Window.

 

Appeal:

 

CD 2065 Site at Rear of Cedarwood – It was agreed not to comment as previously.

 

Other Planning Matters:  The Chairman asked if Mr Broad could also circulate his comments on planning applications.  Mr Broad explained that if he commented at Parish level under CDC rules he may not be able to speak again on the application at CDC.  This was understood by members.

 

Electronic Planning Applications:  This had been working satisfactorily this month.

 

Matters Under Enforcement:  An email had been received from Nigel Bowsher, Enforcement Officer at CDC, stating that the cost to remove the spoil heap at Hills Farm would be in the region of £50.000.  It was agreed to reply stating that cost should not be an obstacle in removing the spoil heap and it should be removed along Horses Ash Lane as soon as possible to allow rapid restoration of the public right of way.

 

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Email from Chipping Campden Town Council re. CDC Planning:  Noted.

 

FINANCE:

 

1.   Clerks Quarterly Salary £482.05, prop. S Moore, sec. A Miles.

2.   Clerks Quarterly Mileage £9.47, prop. A Miles, sec. P Cundick.

3.   Central Tree Services (Cutting of Holly Tree in Chapel Graveyard) £88.12,

      prop. S Moore, sec. P Cundick.

4.   Council in receipt of £30.00 P/F Rental from PCC (Church/School Fete)

5.   Council in receipt of £7.30 Water Reimbursement from HVLTC. 

 

The following Donations were agreed:

 

1.  PCC, Cutting of Churchyard and Hill and Valley News £215.00, prop. A Miles,

     sec. S Moore.

2.  Cirencester Citizens Advice Bureau £100.00, prop. A Miles, sec. D Broad.

 

CORRESPONDENCE;

 

GPFA “The Playing Field” Newsletter:  Noted.

 

Tree Warden Information:  Noted.

 

“2gether” Annual Meeting 2008 – 19th September, Cheltenham Town Hall:  Noted.

 

Puesdown District Guiding Letter:  A letter had been received from Ms Amy Lesley, District Commissioner, stating that a meeting was to be held with a view to reforming the Rainbows and Brownies in Chedworth.  It was agreed to reply supporting the group and offering the £100.00 outstanding Calor Gloucestershire Village of the Year money if a new pack can be established.

 

OTHER BUSINESS;

 

Items Arising from Emails:  Nothing that had not been dealt with earlier on the agenda.

 

Items for Hill and Valley:  A few items were identified.

 

2009 Proposed Meeting Dates:  These were noted and it was agreed to book with the Village Hall.

 

The Clerk reported that the 1st Correspondence for this meeting had gone astray, it had not been circulated to everyone and was not present at the meeting.  The Chairman asked Councillors to circulate all correspondence quickly to ensure all Councillors are able to see it.

 

The meeting concluded at 9.57 pm.

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NEXT MEETING:  Monday 20th October 2008 at 7.30 pm.

 

 

 

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