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Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on
Tuesday 6 September 2005
PRESENT
Mr K Barnett (Chairman), Mr I Owen, Mr P Davies, Mrs F Hughes, Mrs K
Law, Mr W Davies, District and County Councillor N Hartin.
5 members of the public
OPEN DISCUSSION
Mr Hogg asked whether the two pubs in the village had requested extended
opening hours during the recent national application for licensees
scheme. This was not known.
Some time ago the Government had mentioned free transport for
pensioners, Mr Hartin thought this Bill had fallen with the last
Parliament.
Mr Chambers reported that the extra trains which had been planned from
December would not now be provided as the Welsh Assembly had decided at
the last moment that the funding could not be justified. The Chairman
said that the overcrowding on the 5.30pm train was very bad and was
getting worse as HOWLTA was attracting more passengers with special
offers for shoppers. Mr Chambers replied that the problem was with
rolling stock and the strain on the motor of one carriage. Two carriage
sets were needed so there are two motors.
Mr Cornes asked what was the correct name for the village hall in
Bedstone, and who was responsible for running it. The Chairman replied
that its official title was “Bedstone and Hopton Castle Village Hall”
and that a dedicated village hail committee was responsible for it.
The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mr T Hughes (Vice Chairman), Mrs B Sharpe, Mr C Savery.
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
None.
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD
2 AUGUST 2005
Agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.
MATTERS ARISING
Children’s Play Area. The Chairman said that the gate was working
and the hedge had been cut. The whole area was much tidier.
Affordable Housing on Exception Sites. No land identified in the
parish.
Level Crossing. Mr Philip Dunne MP had written to Arriva trains
and Network Rail in the light of the recent incident. Mr Hartin said
that a speed check would be carried out on the road into the village
from the Lingen Bridge.
Weston Road Resurfacing. Mr Hartin reported that this could not
be done in the current financial year, but would be scheduled in next
year. Patching would be done shortly.
PLANNING
Applications Nos. 1/05/17433/F & 1/05/17434/LB Sun room at the Baron of Beef (previous
application withdrawn). Mr Barnett proposed from the chair that this be supported, seconded by Mr P
Davies and agreed unanimously.
Application No. 1/05/17362/F Extensions to dwelling at 4 Dog Kennel Lane. No comment.
Application No. 1/05/17141/LB Alterations at The Coach House, Bucknell House, had been granted.
DAFFODIL LANE
DEVELOPMENT
Mr Hogg
reported that dormice had been seen in the wood in 1990. However, it was
considered that agreement had been reached regarding the removal of the
hedges.
Children had been seen playing on the field, which was pleasing.
FINANCE
It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:
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Bucknell Nurseries (cutting play area hedge) |
£49.35 |
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UHY Hacker Young (audit fee) |
£141.00 |
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St Mary’s PCC (servicing & repair of lawn mower) |
£41.63 |
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Accounts to year ended 31.3.05 had been returned from the External
Auditor without comment.
CORRESPONDENCE
South Shropshire District Council letter + enclosures re:
2005 Electoral Registration Canvass. To be circulated.
Shropshire County Council letter + enclosure re: Consultation on
Shropshire’s Draft Countryside Access Strategy. Chairman to action on
behalf of the Parish Council.
SCC Notices re: Public meetings re: Open Access Land. To notice boards.
South Shropshire Partnership letter re: Theft from Vehicles & Car Park
Signage (meeting 7.9.05 at the Discovery Centre).
SCC letter + enclosure re: Modernisation of Shropshire’s Registration
Service.
SALC information re: Training, + booklet “Pointers to Good Practice”.
Shropshire & Wrekin Fire Authority letter + enclosed Consultation
Questionnaire. To Mr Hughes.
Her Majesty’s Courts Service letter + enclosed consultation
questionnaire on proposed reorganisation of local justice areas.
CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS
None.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Street Lights. Mr Owen reported that three were not working and would
give locations to the Chairman. Mr Owen also said that cables had been
provided to site a new street light at Sitwell Terrace. To be
investigated. Regarding the proposed street light in the Causeway, it
was thought this could be solar powered, Chairman to investigate. It was
also reported that the hedge in the Causeway needed to be cut.
River Redlake. Mr Owen reported that the river had been cleaned out near
the Post Office but not at the other bridge. Mr Hartin to make
enquiries. Mr Owen also reminded the Parish Council about the
proliferation of Japanese Knotweed in the river. Clerk to write to the
Environment Agency stating that there was a large amount of this weed in
the river and what was their policy with regard to its removal.
DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting would be held on Tuesday 4 Octobert in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm.
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