CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 21st FEBRUARY 2011

 

PRESENT:  Mrs S Moore (Chairman) Mr D Broad, Mr A Miles and Mrs E Broad

(Clerk).

 

APOLOGIES;  Mr A Bell, Mr P Cundick, Mr P Sibbald and Mr T Watt.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES;  The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting       

held on 17th January 2011 were agreed and signed as a true record.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

 

Footpaths:  The Chairman reported that Mr Phil Coates, Cotswold Voluntary Parish Warden, was coming to the next meeting.

 

Grass Verge, Hedge and Tree Cutting:  There had been no response to the advert in the Hill and Valley for someone to undertake the strimming around the village.  Mr Broad agreed to have a word with prospective operators who may be able to help.

 

Playing Field:  It was noted the hedge between the car park and the playing field had been laid on behalf of the Village Hall Committee and a good job had been done.

 

Grass Keep Field: a) Diggers' Shelter:  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Joanne Leigh to present her plans, which she did.  When Council reconvened, it was felt that planning permission may be required.  It was agreed that the Parish Council were happy in principle for the Diggers to seek permission to erect a covered seat but they must take responsibility for the planning issues.  It was further agreed to check the lease with regard to erecting structures on site.  b) Fencing:  Quotes had been received of £187.36 for the roadside fence and £390.75 for both long sides.  It was proposed from the Chair and seconded by Mr Broad to accept the quote for the larger area, agreed.  It was also hoped to get a stile kit from GCC.  The Chairman reported that she had obtained 105 free trees from the Woodland Trust for the roadside.  The Diggers were planning to plant these on the 12th March.  The Chairman recommended tree guards be purchased at 71p each.  It was proposed by Mr Broad and seconded by Mr Miles to purchase these, agreed.  The Chairman raised the problem of the small bits of roadside wall left.  It was agreed to offer the stone if it is taken down and removed.

 

Provision of New Tennis Courts:  Nothing further.

 

Affordable Housing:  Nothing further.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:  a) Roadside Maps:  The perspex was still outstanding.  As the Chairman was not available for a while, Mr

 

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Broad agreed to contact Mr Bell regarding this, as some perspex was also required for the Village Hall.

 

Tuns Hill Waterfall, Flooding and Drainage:  The Chairman reported that Mr Swift at GCC Highways had been asked to jet the drain on Cooks Hill.

 

Traffic in Village and Road Matters:  a) Fields Road:  A reply had been received from Mrs Watkins at GCC Highways regarding extending the speed limit to include the Hemplands, this was noted.  An email had been received from PC Jupp reporting that more speed checks were to be undertaken on Fields Road soon.  b) School Wig-Wag:  Nothing further.  c) Roadside Salt – Email from Major Bradford:  It was agreed to reply supporting Major Bradford in asking that the salt heaps are not placed by trees but stating that under the Big Community idea roadside salt heaps were to be discontinued in favour of bagged salt distributed by the Snow Warden. d) GCC “Big Community Offer”:  The Chairman reported on a meeting with representatives from GCC Highways which she had attended with Mr Broad.  GCC Highways were not keen on the quad bike-mounted grit spreader idea because of insurance issues but they are investigating a push-along grit spreader which costs around £200.00.  The GCC cuts seem to have been delayed until August but it was felt to be a good idea to talk to Mrs Clarke, the Snow Warden, in good time to get organised for next winter. 

 

Youth Matters:  a) Multi Use Games Area:  Mr Broad reported that there may be some funding available for youth services from GCC.  Mr Broad had spoken to Mr Bearcroft about something for the youth and a MUGA was suggested.  The meeting felt that the cost of a MUGA would be prohibitively expensive.

 

The eXbox:  a) The Defibrillators:  The second cabinet had arrived and was awaiting Mr Sibbald to put it up.  Mr Broad agreed to speak to Gary See to see if he will wire the unit in when he does some work for the Village Hall Committee.  The Community Heatbeat Trust is happy to run another training session after the Village Hall unit had been installed.  It was also agreed to come up with a date to launch the new unit at the Village Hall.

 

The Recycling Banks at the Village Hall:  Mrs Locke at CDC had sent the axle weight for the plastic recycling lorry as requested but Mr Broad felt this was still too heavy.  The Village Hall Committee had agreed to the plastic and paper banks being resited on the original hard standing by the gate and this was felt to be a good compromise.  It was agreed to write to Mrs Locke asking her to remove from service the bottle and can banks and and resite the paper and plastic banks on the original hard standing by the gate to avoid the lorry having to come into the main car park. 

 

Bus Service:   Mr Broad was concerned that the 865 service which runs from Southrop to Cirencester via Chedworth on a Saturday morning was under threat.  It was agreed to write supporting the retention of this service and also asking for this (cont.)

 

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(cont.) service to be complemented by a second afternoon service to provide greater flexibility for users.

 

PLANNING:

 

CD 9269 Highfield, Fields Road – Extension and Alterations – No objection.

CD 6711/E Shrove Cottage – Extension and Alterations – No objection.

11/00395 Homeside – Tree Works – No consultation undertaken.

CD 7478/B Laburnum Cottage – Amendment.

CD 1236/1/D Inn at Fossebridge – L.B.Consent.

CD 1236/1/D Inn at Fossebridge – Conversion of Outbuilding to Holiday Accomodation.  As Mr Broad was in discussion with the planners regarding these applications and felt he should not also comment at parish level, the Parish Council was not quorate and was unable to offer an opinion.

 

Approval:

 

CD 6517/F The Brew House – Greenhouse.

CD 9265  Valley View – Replacement Sewage Treatment Plant Retrospective.

CD 7478/B Laburnum Cottage – Extensions.

 

Application Withdrawn:

 

CD 9269 Highfield, Fields Road – Extension and Alterations.

 

Other Planning Matters:  It was noted that a new The stable at the Farm Shop was on sleds and able to be moved thus not requiring planning permission.  It was also noted that several sheds had appeared at Mrs Tice's property on Calves Hill.

 

Matters Under Enforcement:  None.

 

Calveshill House Planning Application:   Letter to Mr Brister:  Mr Brister had written to the Chairman following the last meeting asking for answers to several queries regarding the Parish Council's submission to his planning application.  The Chairman had replied after consulting with Nigel Adams from CDC and a reply from Mr Brister was still awaited.

 

Works to Trees Owned by CDC:  An email listing various sites had been received, these included works to the land leased by Mr Chapple at Courts Close.  The Chairman agreed to make sure Mr Chapple was aware of these works.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL:

 

Dry Stone Walling Grants:  The Chairman mentioned that the money from the National Grid was available for a grant of 50% towards repairing existing dry stone walls.  It was agreed to include this in the Hill and Valley.

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FINANCE:

 

1.   Clerks Quarterly Telephone and Broadband Contribution £39.60, prop.

      S Moore, sec. A Miles.

2.   Thames Water £8.94, prop. S Moore, sec. A Miles.

3.   N Eden (Shed Repairs) Retrospective £46.00, prop. A Miles, sec. D Broad.

4.   T Watt (Wheels for Line Marker) £25.22, prop. S Moore, sec. A Miles.

5.   GPFA Membership £50.00, prop. S Moore, sec. D Broad.

6.   Glos. Association of Parish and Town Councils Membership £163.44 - It was

      agreed not to subscribe again this year.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

 

CDC Core Strategy – Consultation Events Email – Northleach Meeting

3rd March:  It was agreed to see if the other Councillors, not present, wished to attend.

 

GPFA Information:  Noted.

 

OTHER BUSINESS;

 

Items Arising from E-mail:  a) GCC Mobile Library Information:  It was agreed to include in the Hill and Valley.  b) CCB Roadside Verge Management:  Noted. c) CCB Annual Forum 2011:  It was agreed to see if the other Councillors, not present, wished to attend. d) Gloucestershire Vibrant Village of the Year 2011:  The Chairman agreed to pass the information to Joanne Leigh.

 

Items for the Hill and Valley:  Several item were identified.

 

Annual Parish Meeting – Monday 28th March 2011:  It was agreed to invite Mr Robson to give an update on the affordable housing.  It was also invite the Tennis Club to give an update of their plans for an additional tennis court and ask Kevin from the ambulance service to give a talk on the defibrillator training.

 

The meeting concluded at 8.50 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:   Monday 21st March 2011 at 7.30 pm.

 

 

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