The hedge row area edging the football ground car park between Ann Wicks Road and Rosamunds Court continues to be used by residents to tip garden waste and is in need of extensive clearing. The Chairman confirmed he would contact the Estates Department at the District Council and request this work be carried out.

Cllrs Alexander, Clifford, Greenfield, Howe (Chairman), Price and Speed were present plus Lynn Ireland (Clerk). There were 3 members of the public present.

Cllrs K. Lewis, M. Lewis and Wagstaff and County Cllr Booth.

None.

Minutes of the Meeting held on 4^th March 2009 were approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 25^th March 2009 were approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

None received

Coombe Cottage, School Row

Application S08/2506 for removal of existing porch and erection of two storey extension to side of property has been withdrawn.

Changes to Town & Country Planning Act

The District Council have advised of changes to the Act taking effect from 6^th April 2009. The aim is to make the planning system ‘faster and more responsive’. The changes are far reaching and will have implications on the work of parish councils. All Cllrs were provided with a copy of the list.

Shipton Mill

Parish Council had been invited to send a representative to the Sites Inspection Meeting on 24^th April. The Chairman confirmed he would attend to endorse the comments submitted by Parish Council.

Cllr Clifford said he would like to raise additional concerns about the application (1) the number of employees on the site is questioned and (2) problems with parking could seriously hamper any proposed building work. He would suggest the members of the Planning Committee closely check the supporting papers submitted by Shipton Mill for accuracy. As Parish Council had already submitted its comments Cllr Clifford agreed he raise these concerns with the Planning Department on a private basis.

Annual Charitable Donations

The following charitable donations were agreed in the 2009/10 budget and were now paid:

(b) Financial Update

Cllrs noted the contents of the Financial Update for March prepared by Cllr M Lewis.

(c) Other Finance

Parish Council Audit – papers had been received for the 2009/10 audit. The time schedule was - Public Notice to be displayed on or before 16^th April, accounts to be available for public inspection on or after 30^th April and papers to be submitted on 30^th May.

The Annual Parish meeting had taken place on 24^th March. The meeting had been well attended and Cllrs agreed the new format was a success. The following items were brought forward for action:

A38/Perryway Junction – Parish Council to contact County Highways and Cllr Stan Waddington, the elected Cabinet Member, and ask that this project be expedited. Action Cllrs Alexander and Howe.

The Oval – Parish Council to request the District Council to make good areas of The Oval which had been damaged during works to install ground source heat pumps.

Footpath at Church End – this area is manorial land and Frampton Court Estate will consider ways to restrict vehicles from parking on the footpath.

Gutter Cleaning – Parish Council had been asked to arrange for gutter clearing to be carried out in The Street. The vehicle had carried out works some in the village the day after the APM. It was not clear if The Street had been tackled and enquiries would be made of the District Council.

Cllr Speed had previously circulated a Briefing Paper and Cllrs discussed each item:

Item 1.0 Well Being of Parishioners: The proposals were agreed. Dr Spargo would be requested to confirm in writing that the Doctors would be the primary local focus in the event of a medical emergency and would request help from the Emergency Team if required.

Item 2.0 Vulnerable Groups: The proposals were agreed. Section 3 of the Emergency Plan would be removed and replaced with a statement to be prepared.

Item 3.0 Flooding: The proposals were agreed. The Flood Mitigation Plan would be reviewed at the May meeting. Cllr Speed would prepare large scale maps to assist Frampton Court Estate in the preparation of a Drainage Map. Watercourse Warden, David Greenfield, would be asked to report on his initial inspection of the watercourses. Cllr Alexander was progressing the acquisition of ‘Quick-bags’ as flood protection for vulnerable properties in the village.

The Severn Voice meeting is to be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 23^rd April in Frampton Village Hall. An agenda will be provided as soon as possible.

No report.

No report.

Council was invited to send representation to the following:

Sustainable Travel Promotions

Green Travel Week 2009 (13^th - 21^st June). A number of projects are planned for Green Travel Week and representatives from groups across the district are invited to join the planning team.

Core Strategy Work

The District Council Principal Planning Strategy Officer is offering to speak to Parish and Town Councillors on the Core Strategy and its preparation process.

Stonehouse Police Station

Notification that following a review of police station opening hours, the reception desk at Stonehouse Police Station will be closed from 1^st July 2009.

Miscellaneous

Various papers and publications were made available for Cllrs perusal.

Core Strategy Public Consultation

The paper is available on the District Council website and responses are required by 1^st May.

Stroud Valleys Project

Projects are requested to be put forward for funding from the Aggregate Levy. Cllrs agreed that the Chairman would submit requests for (1) Perryway footpath, (2) oak posts for parish footpaths and (3) replacement of parish stiles.

Severn Barrage Consultation

Due to time constraints it was not possible to submit a response on behalf of Parish Council but the Chairman asked Cllrs to let him have their comments which he would include in an individual response.

Standing for Office – Time Off Entitlements

The Chairman reported that Parish Council had received results of the consultation. This was a national consultation carried out by Central Government and only 83 responses had been received of which this Parish Council had been one.

Cllr Speed reported:

Stroud News & Journal had carried a full-page advert from Gloucestershire Constabulary reporting that local communities are entitled to full information about police plans. The Chairman will request Stonehouse INA to attend and give Cllrs a full update.

The Severn Way footpath is blocked just inside the Saul boundary west of the Gloucester/Sharpness Canal. The Chairman agreed to contact the Chairman of Fretherne-with-Saul Parish Council to report this.

The report to the APM by the Church Wardens indicated that the burial ground would very soon be full. There was concern that the extension would not be completed in time to take over burials and the Chairman agreed to make informal enquiries of the PCC.

Cllr Price reported:

Repairs are being carried out to the wooden benches in the village.

District Council have a graffiti removal services and would be asked to clean the bus shelter in Bridge Road.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.10pm.

Copyright © 2005 Frampton on Severn Parish Council