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Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 7 June 2005
PRESENT
Mr T Hughes (Vice Chairman), Mrs B Sharpe, Mrs F Hughes,
Mr C Savery, Mr W Davies, Mr I Owen.
County Councillor N Hartin.
Mr D Hughes and Mr W Jones, South Shropshire District
Council.
PRESENTATION BY MR D HUGHES WASTE
AWARENESS OFFICER, SSDC
Mr Hughes explained the reasons for the introduction of the scheme and
the procedure to implement it and detailed all materials which should be
recycled.
Mr W Davies asked about fly tipping and whether the fortnightly
collections would increase this problem. Mr Hughes replied that the
system would be set up on the understanding that householders would
recycle. Other councils which had implemented this scheme had not
reported an increase in fly tipping.
Mr W Jones said that the scheme would be under constant review and if
residents had any specific problem they should contact the District
Council.
Mr Hartin said there would inevitably be some teething problems . Mr
Hughes said it was up to the District Council to explain the system
properly and that more detailed leaflets would be distributed to all
householders. Mr Jones said that the District Council had attracted
Government funding for this project and it should not mean an increase
in Council Tax.
The Vice Chairman asked about the cleaning of wheelie bins. Mr Chambers
said he had come across private contractors running a business cleaning
wheelie bins.
Mr Jones reiterated that he should be made aware of any problems.
The Vice Chairman thanked Mr Jones and Mr Hughes, who then left the
meeting.
OPEN DISCUSSION
It was reported that the seat in the children's play area was broken and the hedge on the far side needed cutting. Also the gate and fence had broken. Vice Chairman to sort out.
Mr Hartin said the whole area was looking very tired and needed a revamp. Mr Hughes to investigate.
Mr Jackson said that children were playing on the school field out of hours, arid also on the main roof of the building. Clerk to write to the Head Teacher, copy to the Chairman of the Governors.
Mr Hogg thanked the Parish Council for the new notice hoards, but said that they were too high.
Two fields on the corner of Dog Kennel Lane had recently been sold and Mr Jackson wondered whether they could be used for housing. Mr Hartin replied that as they were outside
the village envelope, they were only available for social housing. It was thought the purchaser wanted the land for grazing stock.
The hedge at the Turnpike was restricting the visibility at the junction. Clerk to write to Hereford Council.
The Vice Chairman then closed the Open meeting
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mr K Barnett (Chairman), Mr P Davies, Mrs K Law.
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
None.
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD
3 MAY 2005
Under "Matters Arising" first sentence to read: "Mr Hartin reported that the zigzags by the school were to be repainted.". Subject to this correction
the Minutes were approved unanimously and signed by the Vice Chairman as a true and accurate record.
MATTERS ARISING
Layby near Oil Mill Lane. It was considered important to keep this for the village. If it were an official layby it would
be serviced, ie litter collected and tidied up. Mr Hartin to pursue.
Riverlea. A site meeting was to be held before the next
Development Control meeting.
Traffic Speeds through the village seem to be getting worse. Mr
Hartin to contact Mr Glyn Shaw.
Care Home. Nothing further to report.
Dog Fouling. Mr Hartin supplied a number of notices.
PLANNING
Application No. 1/05/17065/F (renewal) Extension at Heavens
Above. No objection.
Application No. 1/05/17058/F Dwelling and access on land adjacent to the Sitwell Arms. Mrs Sharpe declared a personal interest. No objection, but the previous comment regarding access onto the main road causing concern to be repeated.
The following applications had been granted:
No. 1/05/16803/F Agricultural land to domestic curtilage at
Bedstone.
No. 1/05/1 6663 LB Alterations, roof lights, etc at Hodgson
Centre, Bedstone.
No. 1/05/16639/LB Opening from Bedstone Court to walk in
freezer at Bedstone College.
No. 1/05/16611/TC Felling of an Ash tree at Manor Farm House, Bedstone.
No. 1/05/16732/F Brick skin arid extension at Bergamot, Chapel
Lawn Road, Bucknell.
No. I /05/1 6647/F Extension and shed at The Ark, Bucknell.
It was thought that the hedgerow removal notice at the Daffodil Lane site had been granted
DAFFODIL LANE
DEVELOPMENT
Mr Hogg reported that work on the removal of the hedgerow
should start soon and there was more work planned.
There had been a technical glitch which meant the Lease had to be re-signed and sent to the Solicitors. The new
title of the project was officially “Bucknell Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground”.
Grant applications had been made for the new hall but no decisions made as yet.
Mr Hogg asked whether the Fete would be held on the field this year . If so the sheep would need to be moved off the site now.
FINANCE
It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:
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SALC (subs 05/06) |
£154.08 |
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Pirelli (maintenance contract) |
£369.51 |
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Greens Garage (fuel for mower, et)
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£39.32 |
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Two invoices from npower had been received for 12 months energy charge.
Clerk to enquire whether they could offer the Parish Council a contract.
The Clerk tabled a Barclays Registration form to enable her to manage
the Parish Council's finances by telephone. It was unanimously agreed on
a show of hands that this be signed.
Accounts y/e 31.3.05 from Internal Auditor
Mrs Cordrey had returned the accounts approved without comment . Clerk
to write a letter to thanks to Mrs Cordrey.
CORRESPONDENCE
HOWLTA Newsletter, etc. To Post Office.
Craven Arms Partnership letter + enclosure re: Open Spaces etc. Vice
Chairman to deal with this.
South Shropshire District Council letter re: Planning Department Open
Day 15.6.05.
SSDC letter re: Inquiry - Gypsy/Travel1er site(s).
Shropshire County Council letter re : Local Transport Plan.
Clunbury Primary School letter re: proposed Play area. Clerk to reply in
support, also to ascertain whether Bucknell's play area qualified for a
grant.
Brochure re : Shropshire Celebration . To Post Off ice.
SCC letter enclosures re: Draft Statement of Community Involvement . To
Mrs Sharpe
Letter of thanks from Bucknell School re : contribution to the new
fence.
Notice re : coffee morning tomorrow at t e Memorial Hall 10am 12 noon
organised by TESS (Transport for Everyone in South Shropshire)
CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS
The Vice Chairman reported that the cutting of the common land in Chapel
Lawn Road had been done very badly. South Shropshire Landscaping had
quoted £751 to maintain the area. Mr Hughes would obtain further
quotations.
Quotations for filling in potholes at the small car park by the play
area was £300 and for the turning area by the Tyndings £750. More
quotations to be obtained.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting would be held on Tuesday 5 July at Bedstone and Hopton
Castle Village Hall at 7.30pm. Mr Savery to book the hall.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.40pm.
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