Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 1 March 2005 

PRESENT
Mr T Hughes (Vice Chairman), Mr I Owen, Mr C Savery, Mr W Davies, Mrs B Sharpe, Mrs F Hughes, Mrs K Law, County Councillor N Hartin,
6 members of the public.

OPEN DISCUSSION
Mrs Evans requested one or more salt bins for Weston Road as it was always in the shade and ice and snow were a problem.

Mrs Jackson asked whether there was any further information on “Switch on Shropshire”. Mr Hogg explained that there were difficulties finding co-ordinators to run the scheme and the project was presently on hold. It was up to the Hall committee to resolve the situation.

Mr Chambers announced that new cycle stands and information panels had been installed at the station, and there was a strong possibility of extra trains running at weekends. Two recent special events had been very well supported. The problems with the lights on the station had now been resolved. A newsletter was to be launched and Mr Chambers would arrange for a copy to be sent to the Clerk. Mr Chambers and his team had carried out a litter pick last week and had cleared right up to the Turnpike.

The Vice Chairman thanked Mr Chambers and his team, arid said that the litter bin in Chapel Lawn Road had been removed and thrown into the river. This has now been reinstated.

The Vice Chairman read out a letter from Network Rail regarding the Parish Council’s request for barriers on the level crossing which stated that a risk assessment was carried out annually and at present the fitment of barriers could not be justified owing to the cost involved.

Mrs Parker said there was a lot of dog mess by the seats on the Causeway. Chairman to be asked if he had any of the dog fouling signs.

Mr Owen said that on three occasions recently the last bus of the day leaving the Tyndings for Ludlow had not turned up, leaving people stranded. Clerk to write to Whittles.

The Vice Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mr K Barnett (Chairman), Mr P Davies.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mr Hughes declared a personal interest in the Bedstone School planning applications.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 1 FEBRUARY 2005
Mr Savery said his personal interest referred to the second and third planning applications only. This was indicated on the Minutes, which were then agreed unanimously and signed by the Vice Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING
Neighbourhood Watch. There was a shortage of the list of Coordinators.

School Fence. Mrs Evans confirmed from the floor that this was in progress.

New Bench Turkey Hall. Mr W Davies said this was ready to be installed now.

Traffic Management Scheme. Mr Hartin said that funding should be available in the next financial year.

Bedstone Road Flooding. This problem was not now as serious as it had been in the past.

Notice Boards. It was understood these were being made and would be installed soon.

PLANNING
Application No. 1/05/16663/LB Alterations to roof, etc at the Hodgson Centre, Bedstorie College. No objection.

Application No. 1/5/16639/LB Formation of an opening to walk- in freezer at Bedstone College. No objection.

Application No. 1/05/16647/F Extensions and garden shed at The Ark, Bucknell. After considerable discussion it was resolved that the Parish Council make no objection to the extensions on the dwelling, but that the size and positioning of the shed gave cause for concern, and an objection should be made on this aspect. One tree would need to be removed, and the proposed shed would block access to the stated existing garage.

The following applications had been granted:
No. 1/04/16548/LB Satellite dish antenna at Bedstone House Lodge.

No. 1/04/16560/F Extension at 14 Weston Road, Bucknell.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT
Mr Hogg reported that although the cost of moving the DT pole had been covered, the price for this had now virtually trebled. Consultations were taking place with Highways to assess the feasibility of altering the line of the road to pass on the other side of the pole.

FINANCE
It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Les Morgan & Son (final bill for churchyard wall)	£4,315.59
Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall (hire)	£6.50
Ray Davies (grasscutting, etc)	£145.20

Councillors were delighted with the finished result of the work to the churchyard wall. Clerk to write a letter of appreciation to Les Morgan & Son.

CORRESPONDENCE
Letter + enclosure from Mrs Diana Hughes of Orchard Cottage, Mynd, regarding the state of the back roads. Clerk to acknowledge receipt, and forward the letters to Mr Rutherford at County.

Craven Arms Together letter enclosures re: Craven Arms Area Partnership Succession Strategy. This would supersede the Market Towns Initiative.

NALC Administration Update re: Buckinqharn Palace Garden Parties. Mr Hughes to deal with ths.

Standards Board letter + enclosed Consultation documents re: Code of Conduct. Distributed to Councillors.

West Midlands Regional Assembly publication “Speaking Out”. To Post Office.

West Midlands @ 2021 publication “A Guide to the Region’s Spatial Strategy”. To Post Office.

Defra letter re: Clean Neighbourhoods. To Post Office.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister letter + enclosed documents: “Citizen Engagement and Public Services: Why Neighbourhoods Matter” and “Vibrant Local Leadership”. To Post Office.

CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS
None. 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Mr Owen requested white lines in Redlake Meadow to confirm the right of way.

Revised: 04 June 2005