CHEDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES – PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 14th NOVEMBER 2011

 

PRESENT:  Mr G Brister (Vice Chairman in the Chair) Mr D Broad, Mr J King,

Mr T Watt and Mrs E Broad (Clerk).

 

APOLOGIES;  Mr A Bell, Miss L Gallagher, Mr P Sibbald.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES;  The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 10th October 2011 were agreed and signed as a true record.

 

As there were several members of the public present it was agreed to bring some items forward on the agenda.

 

Mr Watt joined the meeting at this point.

 

Fields Road Speeding – Visit from Steve Norgate, Road Safety and Traffic

Management Officer:  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Norgate to explain the recent traffic speed data from Fields Road collected over a week in August.  Although the mean speed was calculated at 38 west bound and 39 east bound, it was pointed out that there were many instances of traffic exceeding the speed limit by significant amounts.  Several members of the public spoke complaining that it was dangerous to walk along Fields Road, including Mr Hird who had written a letter suggesting a path be provided between Gallapot Cottage and the Farm Shop and also simple things could be done such as cutting hedges back to allow pedestrians to step off the road.  Suggestions such as participation in the Community Speed watch scheme were put forward, also lowering the speedh limit to 30 mph.  Mr Clive Poulton and Mr Fred Shaftoe both volunteered to be part of a project team to look into this and it was agreed that it needed the backing of the Parish Council to be worthwhile.  After much discussion the Chairman thanked Mr Norgate for attending and Council reconvened.

 

Broadband Speeds – Update from Mark Aveline:  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Aveline to update the Council. Mr Aveline reported on the recent meeting held at Northleach and also the need to complete the questionnaire that would be delivered to each household shortly. The Chairman thanked Mr Aveline and reiterated the Council's support to take this forward.  Council then reconvened.

 

Re-routing of 55 Moreton in Marsh to Kemble Bus & New Bus Timetable:  The request to re-route the 55 bus had been superseded by the implementation of a new timetable which had taken off the 55 bus.  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mrs Jess to speak.  Although the new timetable had more buses serving Chedworth, Mrs Jess was still concerned about the lack of bus facilities from Cirencester College and Cotswold School.  Mr Broad offered to produce a condensed timetable showing the new services for notice boards and the Hill and Valley which it was felt would be useful.  Council then reconvened.

 

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Update from The CLT:  It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr Robson to update the Council and members of the public present.  Mr Robson explained the current proposal which he announced was on land at Pinkwell of eight terraced house and eight bungalows suitable for older residents who wish to remain in Chedworth when they are unable to manage their current properties.  Mr Robson thanked the Parish Council for the letter of support from the Chairman which had been enabled by a previous minute from an earlier meeting to allow them to apply for further funding.  Mr Robson answered several questions from the floor and the Chairman thanked him for attending.  Council then reconvened.

 

MAIN MATTERS:

 

Taking Stock of Chedworth Parish Council:

a)  Setting of a Four Year Plan:  The consultation document had been delivered with the Hill and Valley.  Mr King reported that he was still looking into Quality Status and was going to explore what costs might be involved.

b)  Reviewing Standing Orders:  Mr King produced the document incorporating all of the suggested amendments.  It was proposed by Mr Watt and seconded by Mr Brister to adopt the new Standing Orders, agreed.  The Chairman thanked Mr King for his work.

c)  How to get help from the new Parish Council:  Mr King offered to take this forward for the next meeting.

 

Communication between Parish Council and the Public:

a)  Facebook and other Social Media:  It was agreed to ask Miss Gallagher to post a note reminding people that if they wish to include an item on the Parish Council agenda they need to email, phone or write.  It was agreed to remove this from the agenda at present.

b)  The Parish Council Website:  It was hoped that Mr Sibbald and Mr Bell would have something arranged by the next meeting.  It was also mentioned that the old website would need to be “deleted” in some way to avoid any confusion with the new one.

 

MATTERS FOR UPDATING AND DISCUSSION:

 

Traffic in Village and Road Matters:

a)  Fields Road Speeding:  In view of the positive earlier discussion and given the increase in traffic volume and the fact that there was still an excessive speeding minority, it was agreed to join the Community Speed Watch scheme.  The Clerk was asked to email PCSO Andrea Shutt to inform her.  It was further agreed to appoint a liaison person from the Parish Council to join a residents group from Fields Road.  Mr King offered to undertake this role and this offer was duly accepted.  It was felt that the role of the group was to look into the problems and make recommendations back to the Parish Council.

b)  Winter Maintenance & Grit Provision:   It was reported that the green bins had been distributed around the village.

 

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c)  Purchase of Grit Spreader & Insurance:  The grit spreader had been delivered.  The new Zurich insurance policy which covers the grit spreader had been put in place.  The Alliance policy has been cancelled and we are now awaiting a refund.

It was noted that people who wish to use the spreader should check to make sure it does not invalidate their own insurance.  The possible need for a number plate when it was being towed was also raised.

d)  Spare Roadside Map:  It was agreed that Mr King would go ahead and display it at the Farm Shop.  This had been agreed with Rosanne Dickenson.

 

Defibrillators: 

a)  Purchase of the Third Defibrillator:  The third defibrillator unit had been received and Mr Brister offered to deliver it to the Seven Tuns.  An anonymous donation of £615.00, the outstanding balance for the heated cabinet, had been received.  It was agreed to ask Mr Sibbald to pass on the Parish Council's thanks to the anonymous donor.  Mr King reported that the Chedworth Society had donated £200.00 from the Vibrant Village prize money towards the defibrillator.  It was agreed that this money could be put towards the cost of installation.

b)  First Aid Training:   It was felt that the training should be on the use of the defibrillator.  It was also felt that there should be a free training session owed as part of the package from The Community Heartbeat Trust.  It was agreed to ask Mr Sibbald to arrange this.

 

Items Arising from Email:

a)  BAP Awareness – Email from Joanne Leigh:  It was agreed to pass this to Mr

     Bell to look at.

b)  GCC Town and Parish Newsletter:  Noted.

c)  CDC Call for Sites with Potential Employment, Retail or other Commercial

     Uses:  It was agreed to note this but not respond with any suggestions.

d)  GCC Highways Block Closures for East Area between 1st December 2011

      and 31st March 2012:  It was agreed to ask Miss Gallagher to display these on

      Facebook.

The Grass Keep Field:

a)   Fencing:  Mr Baker had replied to say that at present he could use the odd bits of

      timber in the fields for repairs.

 

Update from The CLT:  This had been dealt with earlier.

 

Re-routing of 55 Moreton in Marsh to Kemble Bus & New Bus Timetable:  It was agreed to write to Mr Barrett at GCC Integrated Transport stating that the Parish Council was concerned that there appears to have been no consultation on the new services.  With regard to the 855 service from Cirencester to Northleach along the A429.  It was reported to the meeting that the bus would stop and pick up at the Hare and Hounds if requested.  It was agreed to ask for this to be confirmed in writing and also the timings of the bus at the Hare and Hounds.  It was agreed to copy the letter to Pulhams Coaches.

 

 

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Broadband Speeds – Update from Mark Aveline:  This had been dealt with earlier.

 

Grass Cutting in the Lower End Chapel Graveyard and on Tuns Hill:  Mr Price from Bibury had emailed and it had been agreed to ask them to cut the Lower End Chapel Graveyard and tidy up Tuns Hill.  It was agreed to ask Mr Price for a quotation for undertaking the cutting and the mowing of the Playing Field for 2012.

 

Emergency Planning:  Mr King was looking into this further and requested the folder that the Parish Council had been sent previously.  The Clerk would look this out for him.

 

PLANNING:

 

Applications:

 

       No objection raised from Chedworth Parish Council

 

       CD 9269/A Highfield – Alterations and Extension

       CD 3420/F Wheelwrights Barn – Alterations and Extension

       11/04969/TCONR Ladder House – Tree Works

       11/05085/TCONR Bodkin Cottage – Tree Works

       CD 8256/1/C The Summer House – Wooden Stables

       CD 3277/R Barn and Stables at Denfurlong – LB Consent

        CD 3277/S Barn and Stables at Denfurlong – Rooflight

 

Cotswold District Council Approval:

 

       11/02524/TCONR The Old Farm – Tree Works

       CD 9269/A Highfield – Alterations and Extension

       11/05100/TCONR The Old Forge – Tree Works – No consultation

 

Application Withdrawn:

 

       CD 6536/1/C Longfurlong Farm – Garage

 

FINANCE:

 

1.   Clerks Quarterly Telephone and Broadband Contribution £40.45, prop J King

      sec T Watt.

2.   Thames Water £9.87, prop. T Watt, sec D Broad.

3.   Community Heartbeat Trust (Passing on Donation) £785.00 Retrospective,

      prop. J King, sec. G Brister.

4.   Zurich Municipal Insurance £432.97, prop. J King, sec. T Watt.

5.   Bibury (Playing Field Cutting October) £44.40, prop. D Broad, sec. T Watt.

6.   Viking (Printer Ink) £53.28, prop. J King, sec. T Watt.

7.   Alpha Colour Printers Ltd (Leaflet Printing) £24.75, prop. T watt, sec. D Broad.

 

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8.   Council in receipt of £149.87 Grass Keep Rental and Water Reimbursement

       from Mr Baker.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

 

a)   Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue  Integrated Risk Management Plan Letter: 

      Mr King took this to look at.

b)   Letter from Mr Hird re. Fields Road:  Dealt with earlier on the agenda.

c)   Local Government Boundary Commission - Electoral Review of

      Gloucestershire Final Recommendations:  This was noted.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

Items for the Hill and Valley:  Several items were identified for Mr Brister to include.  It was noted that Mr Sibbald had emailed Mr Lewis to thank him for arranging the printing of the insert for the Hill and Valley.

 

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee:  It was agreed to keep on the agenda and seek ideas.

Mr Broad reported that some neighbouring villages in his ward were going to light a beacon as part of the national scheme.

 

2012 Meeting Dates:  The dates circulated had now been booked with the Village Hall.

 

Vibrant Village £500.00:  Mr King reported that the Chedworth Society had added £100.00 from their own funds to the fund and distributed it as follows:- £200.00 to the CLT towards an event for presenting their plans to the village, £200.00 to The Diggers and £200.00 to the Parish Council towards the third defibrillator.

 

Councillor Tom Watt's possible need to resign from Chedworth Parish Council:  Mr Watt announced that due to work commitments he would reluctantly have to step down from Chedworth Parish Council.  The Chairman thanked him on for his fantastic contribution to the Parish Council.  Mr Watt was currently considering his position on the CLT Board.  The Clerk explained that Mr Watt would have to resign from the Parish Council in writing and the procedure involved in gaining a replacement member.  If the status quo was to be maintained of four elected members and three co-opted members then an election would have to be requested by ten electors.  The requirement for future members to be elected not co-opted was part of the new Parish Council manifesto.

 

The meeting concluded at 10.20 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Monday 12th December 2011 at 7.30 pm.

 

 

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