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Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on
Tuesday 3 August 2004
PRESENT
Mr K Barnett (Chairman), Mr T Hughes (Vice Chairman),
Mrs B Sharpe, Mr I Owen
Mrs K Law, Mrs F Hughes,
Mr W Davies.
Three members of the public.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Mrs Parker said that the verges in Bridge End Lane had been cut but the result was not satisfactory, also that the road sweeper had swept the top end of the lane, but not the main bulk of it. Mrs Evans said a similar situation had occurred in Weston Road, when part only had been swept. Chairman to speak to Mr Hartin and also obtain a contact telephone number for Mrs Parker.
Mrs Jackson asked whether a green skip was to be provided this year. Chairman replied that this was
unlikely but that green waste could be disposed of at Craven Arms. South Shropshire District Council was to Introduce wheelie bins, which would operate alongside the existing recycling schemes.
Mr W Davies said that traffic entering the village was travelling at increased speed and asked whether a speed camera could be provided. Chairman said that this avenue had been explored in the past and It was not possible and in any case It was difficult to get a response from the police. The village gateway was to be repainted shortly. Mr Hogg suggested a postcard scheme for reporting speeding motorists but it was thought this was probably unworkable.
Mr Corns said that the posts and chains around the village green needed repainting. Chairman to make enquiries regarding a local workman.
The bridge at the Baron of Beef had been damaged. This had been reported to Highways, who had the matter In hand.
The Chairman then closed the open meeting.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mr P Davies, Mr C Savery,
County Councillor N Hartin.
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
Mr P Davies, Mr C Savery,
None.
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 6 JULY 2004
Under “Any Other Business”, second paragraph. First sentence should end ‘. . . needed painting.” Subject to this correction, the Minutes were approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.
MATTERS
ARISING
Footpath in Redlake Meadow
Footpath in Redlake Meadow. Area had been marked up for patching.
Churchyard Wall
Work was scheduled to start on 6
September.
Chairman was having difficulty in contacting the person at County
responsible for implementing road closures.
Notice Boards
Chairman had obtained quotations for
approximately £450 each, which was considered too costly, however it was
proving difficult to find a local workman who would renovate the
existing boards.
PLANNING
Application No. 1/04/15996/0 Dwelling etc at Station House,
Bucknell. Supported.
The following applications had been granted:
No. 1/04/15740/F Garage etc at Plots 4 & 5 Weston Road.
No. 1/04/15795/F Demolition of building + erection of a dwelling at The
Memorial Hall, Bucknell.
No. 1/04/15846/F Conservatory and ramp at Bedstone College.
No. 1/04/15508/F Three dwellings and garages on land off Bedstone Road,
Bucknell.
No. 1/04/15534/F Extension and garage etc at 13 Tyndings.
No. 1/04/15747/IC Tree works at Bedstone College.
SCHOOL
GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Mr Hughes had not been able to establish the source of the
restriction on the composition of Boards of School Governors, but it was
suspected this came from the Church Authorities.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Some of the signs had been put up today. Chairman would
provide lists of Co-ordinators which would be available at
establishments within the village.
DAFFODIL
LANE DEVELOPMENT
Mr Hogg said that a display table would be in place at the
Bucknell Show. A meeting to gauge support for Switch on Shropshire would
be held at the Memorial Hall on 6 September, to which everyone was
invited. Other matters were proceeding very slowly, and further funding
was being sought.
FINANCE
It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:
CORRESPONDENCE
South Shropshire District Council letter re: Electoral Registration
Canvass.
Age Concern letter re: Parish Links. To Post Office.
Shropshire County Council letter + enclosure re: Review of
Communications.
SCC letter + enclosed Draft Street Lighting Policy.
Balfours letter + enclosure re: Regulations on Asbestos. To Mr Hogg.
CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS
None.
ANY
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
DATE AND
VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 September at 7.30pm in Bucknell Memorial Hall.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.15pm.
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