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MINUTES
OF THE MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON
POLICE REPORT
A PCSO from the Community Team provided crime
statistics for the period 1st November to 5th December.
There had been 3 reported incidents. Cllr Greenfield asked if any details were available
of an incident that occurred in the village at approximately PRIOR TO THE MEETING PARISHIONERS WERE
INVITED TO RAISE MATTERS OF CONCERN WITH CLLRS: The There is a pothole covered
by puddle in The Perryway by the opening into Cullimore’s field.
This was very deceptive and dangerous.
The Chairman and Cllr Greenfield agreed to carry out a survey of parish
roads and report to Stroudwater. A property in The Street had received a delivery of
bricks that had been piled up blocking the footpath. This had been very
dangerous for pedestrians. The
Chairman confirmed that this had been reported to a Parish Cllr but the
resident had removed the obstruction before it was necessary to take any
action. The Chairman asked that
this type of incident be reported directly to Ward Cllrs to enable appropriate
action to be taken. MINUTES
OF THE MEETING PRESENT
Cllrs Clifford, APOLOGIES
Cllrs 144/06
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None. 145/06
PREVIOUS MINUTES It
had not been possible for the Chairman to check the Minutes of the meeting
held on
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Page 585 Item 133/06(c), 1st
paragraph, 2nd line to read “…. is thought part of the
land ….” 1st
paragraph, 3rd line to read “… the part of the area in
question owned by BW would be suitable…..”
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Page 585 Item 134/06 Financial Update 2nd
paragraph, 4th line to read “…. a meeting with the PC to
discuss ….”
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Page 586 Item 134/06 Other Financial Matters 1st
paragraph to be deleted and replaced as follows …”Cllr Alexander reported
that the boundary hedge to the Splatt public car park needed laying.
Anticipated costs were £300/£400.”
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Page 586 Item 135/06 Budget 2nd
paragraph, 3rd line to read “… Council Tax of 71p per
person per annum….” 2nd
paragraph, 5th line to read “ … Annual Parish Meeting in March
2007.”
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Page 586 Item 137/06 Conservation Area Review 2nd
paragraph, 2nd line to read “… This will probably take
place in ….”
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Page 587 Item 143/06 Any Other Business Cllr
Clifford’s paragraph. Completely
remove the final sentence relating to the Ramblers Association. The Minutes were then approved as a true record of proceedings and signed by the Chairman. 146/06
PLANNING (a)
decisions of the district council
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S06/2159/FUL – The application has been withdrawn.
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The Tennis Courts, The
Chairman declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting. Cllr
Speed took the Chair and reported the contents of a letter from a resident
concerned that insufficient local consultation had been carried out before the
development was commenced. Cllrs
considered the concerns were unfounded and details in the letter were
questioned. After a full
discussion it was agreed Cllr Speed would prepare a response. The
Chairman returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.
§
Schedule
of Policies The
Clerk had prepared a schedule of the policies contained in the Stroud District
Local Plan. It was agreed to
provide copies for members of the Planning Sub Group. 147/06
ACCOUNTS
§
Invoices
The following invoices were
unanimously agreed for payment:
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Financial
Update Cllr
M Lewis circulated a paper showing the current financial situation.
Cllrs noted the contents.
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Other
Financial Matters -
Transfer of Land adjoining Glebe Close The Solicitors acting for
Parish Council have advised that local searches with the District Council will
cost £220. After discussion Cllrs
agreed it would be unnecessary to have searches carried out. -
Annual Donations The 148/06 FREE Cllr The Chairman had discussed
the status of the free landing place with Frampton Court Estate and the
ownership of the car park at Splatt. Actions
had been agreed, and the Chairman will research the archives of the Parish
Council to clarify details of the original agreement.
Frampton Court Estate will draft a statement and a report will be given
to a future meeting of the Parish Council. The Chairman will attempt
to get a copy of the area map from Shire Hall in order to clarify the exact
area under discussion. 149/06 BRITISH WATERWAYS PROPOSAL ON BRIDGE CONTROL The Chairman reported an
emergency meeting of Severn Voice Chairmen had been held to discuss the BW
proposals to remove bridge keepers from the Canal during the winter months and
for boat owners to operate the bridges. A representative from
British Waterways had attended the meeting and reported that the new working
system will apply to electronically operated bridges only and is due to come
into effect early next year. BW
offered to take concerned Parishes to see a similar system working
successfully on the The meeting had not been
convinced by the explanations given by BW and concluded action be taken to
contact the emergency services, County Highways and the local MP to protest at
these new working arrangements. The Chairman was asked to
check details with Cllr Alexander, the Parish Council representative on the
Canal Users Forum, and to write to British Waterways to support the concerns
raised by Severn Voice. 150/06 LAND The Chairman reported that
British Waterways have said that they do own a small area of the land for sale
at Splatt although some is in the ownership of Frampton Court Estates.
The situation is not yet resolved and Frampton Court Estates are
continuing to negotiate with BW. Ownership
of the car park is being investigated. 151/06 NEIGHBOURHOOD WARDEN SCHEME The Chairman reported a
response is still awaited from the District Council.
It was agreed to advise the Severn Voice parishes of the intention to
request a part share in a Warden for this parish, in the
hope that this will enable the DC to move forward with the request. 152/06 FUTURE OF RURAL POST OFFICES The Countryside Alliance
has reported Government proposals putting in danger the future of rural post
offices. After discussion it
was agreed this Parish Council would write to the local MP and the appropriate
Government Minister in defence of local post offices.
153/06 No report. 154/06 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT No report. 155/06 CORRESPONDENCE
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Invitations had been received for the
following meetings:
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Lake Lane A resident had written complaining about the condition of footpaths and traffic speeds in Lake Lane. The Chairman and Cllr Greenfield agreed to check the area and take appropriate action. The Chairman will also contact the Head Teacher and ask her to request parents driving children to school to take special care in Lake Lane.
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Splatt Bridge Car Park BW has replied to the Parish Council request for them to take action against untaxed vehicles in their car park. They do not give permission for vehicles to be removed but will take any action they can.
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Rights of Way Review The County Council Rights of Way Team have commenced an asset survey of the entire path network in the county. John Lane is covering the Stroud South area.
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Stonehouse INA As from 30th November, Eric Moore is the new INA Inspector at Stonehouse.
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Parish Websites § Waste Management Strategy Consultation Document It was agreed the Chairman would check the papers and complete the Survey.
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Mobile Police Station Will visit the parish on 11th and 29th January 2007.
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Miscellaneous Various papers and reports were made available for
Cllrs’ perusal. 156/06 CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS
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Village
Agent Christine Lingard had been
appointed as the Village Agent for this parish.
The part time post has been created by GRCC to provide older people in
rural communities with easier access to information and services.
Christine can be contacted on 07810 630179.
It was agreed to invite her to speak to Parish Council at the January
meeting.
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Date
for January meeting The Chairman proposed the
January meeting take place on the second Wednesday and this was unanimously
agreed. The meeting will therefore
be on Wednesday 10th January 2007.
Notices will be displayed to advise parishioners.
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Severn
Voice Meeting Minutes of the meeting held
on 25th September were circulated.
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St
Mary’s Churchyard The Chairman reported the
PCC had responded to Parish Council enquiries about ongoing negotiations for
work at St Mary’s: -
Maintenance. It has been
decided that the whole area will be cut. Cllr
Speed proposed that Parish Council repeat the offer for T.W. Hawkins to
include this cut in the annual grass-cutting contract.
It was agreed to add this to the Agenda for the January meeting to
enable this proposal to be discussed. -
Extension to the burial ground. Negotiations
are proceeding slowly but satisfactorily. 157/06 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Cllr Greenfield reported: (a)
Parking by vehicles on the
pavement in The Street is causing difficulties for pedestrians.
It was agreed to place an item in the next issue of the Community
newsletter. (b)
Fromebridge Lane was in a bad state with a number of potholes and mud
on the road. Cllr Speed reported: (a)
Following an article in Local Council Review about flood prevention,
consideration should be given to creating a strategy for this parish.
It was agreed to add this as an agenda item for the January meeting. (b)
Following cuts to the budget for Community Policing, consideration
should be given to this Parish Council writing to the local MP to state
opposition. Cllr K Lewis reported: (a)
Signs had been put up in the football field about dog fouling.
The football club did not know who had placed the signs.
It had not been the Parish or District Councils.
(b)
A house in The Oval had a very high fence at the front of the property.
The Enforcement Officer had been notified and would be requesting the
householder to make a retrospective planning application. Cllr Price
reported that the potholes outside The Top Shop have now been filled in. The Chairman wished all Councillors a Happy Christmas
and a prosperous New Year. there
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