AC PC Minutes 2011 04 27 AGM

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Held in the Village Hall All Cannings on Wednesday 27th April 2011

 

PRESENT:       Mr. T. Daw, (in the chair)

Mrs. P. O’Neill, Mr. D. Tilley, Cllr. L. Grundy (WC).

 

APOLOGIES:  Mrs. S. Butcher, Mr, C. Butcher, Mrs. L. Miezianowski-Sinclair,

                           Mr. A. Simpson.

 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

 

The Chairman thanked the members of the Parish Council for their hard work and support throughout the year. Tim advised that he has now lived in the village for 50 years. Money has been saved on the repairs to the church path. Midi football pitch at the Glebe Field now being utilised. Village Green registered as a Village Green.

New exercise equipment on the Green. Churchyard has an area dedicated to wildlife and is now being cared for by the school.

The village shop has continued to contribute towards the village community in general. The allotment project has proved to be very successful with a total of 36 allotments having now been allocated.  The telephone box is being utilised as a free book exchange and is being maintained by Mrs. Cindy  Luffman. The Kings Arms Football Club has leased the football pitch for the following year for their home games at the Green.

                                                    

MINUTES

Minutes of the Annual Parish Council meeting, held on Wednesday 28 April 2010, having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

 

MATTERS ARISING

None.

 

ACCOUNTS

 

Bank Balances 31 March 2011

 

Lloyds Bank Treasurers Account:                  0019780                      £8304.51

Lloyds Bank Business Account:                     7404484                      £5944.30

NSB Investment Account:                             137921791                  £1443.37

              Total:          £15692.18

 

An approximate forecast for receipts and payments had been given for the financial year 2010 – 2011. The annual financial return for accounts for the year ending 31 March 2011 will be presented for approval by the council as directed by Mazars, appointed External Auditors on behalf of the Audit Commission. The annual financial return to be approved by the PC by 30 June 2011.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.30pm.

 

 

                                                Chairman                                           Date   

 

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MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Held in the Village Hall, All Cannings on Wednesday 30 March 2011

 

PRESENT:     Mr. T. Daw, (in the chair),

                        Mr. C .Butcher, Mrs. S. Butcher, Mr. A. Simpson,

                        Mr. D. Tilley, Cllr. L. Grundy (WC).

 

 

APOLOGIES:  Mrs. L. Miedzianowski-Sinclair, Mrs. P. O’Neill.

 

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 23 February 2011, having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

 

MATTERS ARISING

None

 

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

 

Village Community Store: Fifth year anniversary of the opening of the store to be celebrated in May 2011.

PCC: Churchyard:  Footpath to Church repaired.

Cemetery:  Nothing to report.

Village Green: Nothing to report

Village Hall: Royal Wedding Celebration tea to be held at the village hall on the 29th April.

Glebe Field/Allotments: Remaining fees to be collected.

Kennet and Avon:  Inland Waterways have designated the canal as a cruiser way.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Street Naming:  Forms for the application of the Village Green to be nominated to become a QE11 Field, to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, to be completed.

 

Best Kept Village 2011: Forms received for the village to enter the competition.

 

All Cannings Primary School: Request to use the Glebe Field for car parking in the morning and afternoon. Insurance policy to be investigated. The school will then

 re-investigate the possibility of having a lollypop lady. Cllr. Grundy will help in achieving an agreement, if necessary.

 

Work to Tree at the Glebe: Work completed satisfactorily. 

 

HM Revenue & Customs: Information received from Community First regarding Parish Council and Community Council Clerks PAYE Implementation.

Clerk to investigate with David Owen & Co. Accountants.

 

 

 

 

PLANNING

 

Application for Full Planning

 

Application Ref: E/11/0296//FUL

Proposal: New pitched thatch roof to garage to facilitate conversion to ancillary residential accommodation new thatched porch single storey flat roof rear extension for kitchen, utility and wc.

At:  South Cottage 2 Greenhouse Road All Cannings Devizes.

No objections, but it was pointed out that there may be an issue with overlooking window which may be overcome by installing obscure glass.

Objection lodged by Mr Graham Bird who resides in an adjacent property in The Glebe.

 

ACCOUNTS

 

Six cheques presented for signature:

000729            Cannings Cross Farms Ltd     Salary, Ground Maintenance  £598.37           

000730            F. Coles & Son                        Salary, Ground Maintenance  £469.00

000731            J R Scott                                 Clerks Salary and Expenses    £333.52

000732            AC Village Hall                      Hall Rental                              £11.50

000733            Wiltshire Council                    Cemetery Rates                       £49.80

000734            Steve Parker                            Glebe tree work                      £350.00

 

Chandlers Close: Bushes overlapping on to footpath.

 

Chandlers Lane: Vehicles blocking footpath.

 

Cllr. Grundy advised of the necessary proposals from Wiltshire Council to reduce their budget.   

 

Internal Audit Review: The Parish Council conducted a review of the effectiveness

of the Internal Audit in accordance with the guidelines in the Practitioners Guide, with particular reference to paragraphs 2.79 to 2.96.

The council are satisfied with the operation and standard of the Internal Audit. This was approved by the Parish Council. The council has implemented a system whereby the accounts will be subject to an Internal Audit, by the Parish Council, every four months.  

                                   

 

                                      

Meeting Closed at 8.35pm.

 

 

                         

                                          Chairman                                     Date

 

 

 

Next Meeting will be the AGM:   Wednesday 27 April 2011 7.30pm

AC PC Minutes 2011 02 23

MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Held in the Village Hall, All Cannings on Wednesday 23 February 2011

 

PRESENT:     Mr. T. Daw, (in the chair),

                        Mr. C .Butcher, Mrs. S. Butcher, Mrs. P. O’Neill, Mr. A. Simpson.

 

APOLOGIES:  Mrs. L. Miedzianowski-Sinclair, Mr. L. Grundy (WC).

 

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 26 January having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

 

MATTERS ARISING

Parish Council Vacancy: Doug Tilley was co-opted on to the Parish Council.

Doug was welcomed to the council by the chairman and given the necessary forms to complete.

Churchyard Path: Tim Daw has carried out some remedial repairs to the path,

to make it safe.

Playsafety/ROSPA Report: Problem has arisen with chain links on swings. Tim Daw has carried out the repairs. Many thanks to Tim for carrying out both repairs.

 

 

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Village Community Store: Equipment for software for the till and back office computer system has been installed.

PCC: Churchyard:  Footpath to Church repaired.

Cemetery:  Nothing to report.

Village Green: ROSPA report discussed. Chain links on swings repaired, to be checked every six months.

Village Hall: Pepi O’Neill has investigated the possibility of a souvenir for each of the children, to celebrate the Royal Wedding. It was decided to hold over any expense until the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations next year. It was proposed by Tim Daw that the mown area of the Glebe Field be designated as a midi-sized football pitch. The Parish Council agreed that this proposal should be progressed. The pitch to be designated as a celebration of the forthcoming Royal Wedding.

Glebe Field/Allotments: Annual payment for the lease for the allotment area now paid. Lease agreement payment made for the remaining part of the Glebe Field.

Kennet and Avon:  Nothing to report.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Street Naming:  They are asking for recreation grounds to be nominated to become QE11 Fields. Tim Daw to investigate the possibility of the Village Green being nominated to become a QE11 Field, to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

 

Work to Tree at the Glebe: Quote received of £350.00, for twenty percent reduction of the tree from Steve Parker. Permission was given to proceed with the work.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust: Plans for the 2011Sarsen Trail are currently being made.

We have been advised that the ecvnt will impact the parishioners of All Cannings.

Further information in the event can be obtained from the website at;

www.wiltshirewildlife.org

Wiltshire Council: Full Register of Electors 2010 – 2011 received.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Applications for Full Planning

 

Application Ref: E/10/1630//FUL

Proposal: Installation of rear dormer window.

At:  Wesleyan Cottage 23 The Street All Cannings Devizes.

No objections.

Application Ref: E/11/0191/FUL

Proposal: Two storey and single storey extensions (amendment to E/09/0163/FUL). 

At: Tan Hill Barn All Cannings Devizes.

No objections.

 

Application for Work to Trees

Application Ref: E/11/0098/TCA

At: Bramble House Wycombe Lane All Cannings.

Proposal: Work to trees at the property to consist of the removal of two main branches of an apple tree which has previously fallen, leaving one main trunk, and the felling of six self seeded beech trees situated behind the house.

No objections.

 

ACCOUNTS

 

Two cheques presented for signature:

000727            AC Village Hall                      Hall Rental                              £11.50

000728            Cannings Cross Farms Ltd     Churchyard Path Repairs        £300.00

 

Darkies Lane: David Lane to be thanked for the clearance of mud from the lane.                        

 

                                      

Meeting Closed at 8.30pm.

 

 

                         

                                          Chairman                                     Date

 

 

 

Next Meeting:   Wednesday 30 March 2011 7.30pm

                      

AC PC Minutes 2011 01 26

MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Held in the Village Hall, All Cannings on Wednesday 26 January 2011

 

PRESENT:     Mr. T. Daw, (in the chair),

                        Mr. C .Butcher, Mrs. P. O’Neill.

 

APOLOGIES:  Mrs. S. Butcher, Mr. A. Simpson,

Mrs. L. Miedzianowski-Sinclair.

 

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 24 November having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

 

MATTERS ARISING

 Parish Council Vacancy: Doug Tilley has shown interest in the vacancy on the Parish Council. Clerk to make contact.

Churchyard Path: Further quotations to be obtained. To be discussed under reports from committees.

Playsafety/ROSPA Report: Problem has arisen with chain links on swings. Tim Daw to investigate.

 

Great Stones’ Way: Plans by the Friends of the Ridgeway wish to create a national trail. The impact on tracks could be considerable. Councillors did not object although

if the route is changed to follow the Sarsen trail then it may affect the village. Concern was shown regarding the impact on the canal towpath.

 

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Village Community Store: Letter of thanks received regarding grant given by Parish Council. Equipment for software for the till and back office computer system has been ordered, to be operational early 2011.

PCC: Churchyard:  Footpath to Church in need of repair. Quotes to be obtained.

Possibility of grants?

Cemetery:  Nothing to report.

Village Green: ROSPA report discussed.

Village Hall: Pepi O’Neill to investigate the possibility of  a souvenir for each of the children, to celebrate the Royal Wedding, following a request from the Village Hall Committee who propose to hold a Celebration Tea at the hall.

Glebe Field/Allotments: Annual payment for the lease for the allotment area now due. Lease agreement for the Glebe Field received. First year 2009/10 rent free as per agreement. Payment now due for 2010/2011.

Kennet and Avon:  Nothing to report.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Street Naming:  They are asking for recreation grounds to be nominated to become QE11 Fields. Tim Daw to investigate the possibility of the Village Green being nominated to become a QE11 Field, to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Grant money may be available to the chosen fields.

All Cannings Village Hall: Correspondence received regarding proposed Village Party to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Request to see if the Parish Council would provide a small memento for the children.

Wiltshire Council: The Council will no longer be supplying the Cleansing Grant to parishes from 1st April 2011.  Instead the Council will supply loan schemes for litter picking events and support initiatives to improve the local environment.

 

 

PLANNING

 

Application for Full Planning

E/10/1700//FUL

Proposal: Single storey extension.

At:  Sunnyside 1 Council Cottages Allington Devizes.

 

E/11/0074/FUL

Proposal: Change of use of agricultural building to convert caravan storage,

alterations to South Elevation.

At: 3 South Farm All Cannings Devizes.

 

Application for Listed Building Consent

E/11/0018/LBC

Proposal: Extension of time limit for implementing listed building consent K/57859/LBC for alterations to cottage to allow for the erection of an extension and the provision of a new bathroom window

At: Thorneycroft The Street All Cannings Devizes.

 

 ACCOUNTS

 

Four cheques presented for signature:

000722            Salisbury DBF                        Allotment Field Lease            £225.00

000724            AC Village Hall          Hall Rental                              £11.50

000725            BWBSL                      Cemetery Water Rates            £10.02

000726            Diocese of Salisbury   Glebe Field Lease                   £125.00

                                               

                                      

Meeting Closed at 8.45 pm.

 

 

                         

                                          Chairman                                     Date

 

 

Next Meeting:   Wednesday 23 February 2011 7.30pm

AC PC Minutes 2004

MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held in the Village Hall All Cannings on Wednesday 29 September 2004

PRESENT: Mr. T. Daw (in the chair).
Mrs. S. Butcher, Mr.C. Butcher, Miss. F. Coles, Mr. R. Frost,
Dr. J. Hollway, Mrs.L.Miedzianowski-Sinclair,
Cllr. A. Molland (WCC and KDC).

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 28 July 2004 having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

Emergency First Responder Scheme: Mr. Graham Bird attended the meeting to present an outline of the scheme a copy of which will be circulated and attached to the minutes.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

PCC: Correspondence from Rita Moore, Home Farm Cottage, regarding the condition of the Churchyard. Dr. Hollway to contact Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to
seek advice for guidelines regarding the Churchyard. Voluntary clear up party to be organised.

Village Community Store and Post Office: Business plan to be prepared. Further meetings to be held with the Village Hall Committee, to be followed with meetings involving the Trustees and possible public meeting.

Village Green: Further quotations to be obtained. Meeting of Parish Councillors to be held at the Green 11.00am Sunday 10 October to discuss the proposals for improvements to the Play Area.

Cemetery Committee: Mr. and Mrs. George Nash to purchase Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial, for a double grave in the Cemetery.

CORRESPONDENCE

Planning Application

K/50905/F Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Dunn, 24 The Glebe, All Cannings, Devizes.
Demolition of attached double garage. Erection of part two storey/part single storey side and front extension.
Following a planning meeting held with representatives from The Glebe objections were raised to this application on the following grounds:
Inappropriate materials which are out of keeping with existing building.
Excessive in proportion to the existing property.
Objection to be forwarded to the Planning Department at Kennet District Council.
Councillor Molland to approach KDC for full committee consideration to the objection.

 

 


Planning Permission

K/50521/TR2 Mr. R. Drury, The Old Forge, Greenhouse Road, All Cannings, Devizes.
Fell Sycamore, Maple & Horse Chestnut. Prune/pollard 2 Ash & 1Poplar.
K/50524/F Keith Baron Esq., Rendells Farm, All Cannings, Devizes.
Erection of a detached building for tractor garage and storage.
K/50692/TR2 Mr. M. Curnick, Manor Farm,All Cannings, Devizes.
To cut down Ash tree at rear garden of 12 The Street, All Cannings.

ACCOUNTS

Six cheques were presented for signature:
000475 Wessex Water Cemetery Rates £10.43
000476 Mr. G. Game Salary July-Sept. £766.25
000477 Mr. G. Game Path Clearance £140.00
000478 Mr. F. Coles Salary July-Sept. £151.75
000479 Mr. J. R. Scott Salary and Exes. July-Sept. £318.48
000480 Playground Mgmt. ROSPA Play Area Inspection £86.95

Two cheques deposited in Account Number 00019780
17/08/04 G. A. E. Nash Purchased Grave-Part Payment £100.00 17/08/04 G. A. E. Nash Purchased Grave-Part-Payment £100.00

AUDIT COMMISSION
Clerk presented the Annual Return for the Financial Year ending 31 March 2004, as required by the Audit Commission. Internal Auditors David Owen & Co. have audited and approved the accounts. The accounts were presented to and approved by the Parish Council. Accounts will be forwarded to Mazars, appointed by the Audit Commission as External Auditors. The Bank Reconciliation Statement was circulated to the meeting.

The following cheque authorisation signatories were withdrawn from the bank:
Mrs. E Currie, Mr. M. Hunt, Mr. J. Scott.


KDC: Trial Re-cycling Scheme; KDC along with WCC are to undertake trial collections of recycling materials using skips between 1 September 2004 and 31 March 2005 and is being offered to parish councils to assist their residents in recycling waste. Skips will be available for garden waste, metal waste or both types of waste (two skips) and will be available for two and a half hours at a time. Parish councils can request a morning allocation which will arrive on site at 08.00 hrs and be removed at 10.30hrs, or an afternoon skip which will arrive on site at 12.00hrs and will be removed at14.00hrs. Unfortunately the skips cannot take fridges and freezers.

 

Community First: Request to attend a Parish Council meeting to discuss a Housing Needs Survey for Affordable Housing.

Parish Lengthsmen: Work carried out in the village 15 -16 September.

Thornycroft Path: Bridge railings to be repaired.

Archaeological Dig: Open day to be arranged.

Wiggly Bus: Request to install a bus stop at All Cannings Bridge. Clerk to request updated map and further details.

 

The meeting closed at 9.00pm.

 

Chairman Date

 

Next Meeting: Wednesday 27 October 2004 7.30pm.

 

 

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July 28, 2004

PC meeting 28 July 2004

MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held in the Village Hall All Cannings on Wednesday 28 July 2004

PRESENT: Mr. T. Daw (in the chair).
Mrs. S. Butcher, Mr.C. Butcher, Mr. R. Frost,
Mrs. L. Miedzianowski-Sinclair, Cllr.A. Molland, (WCC and KDC)

APOLOGIES: Miss F. Coles, Dr. J. Hollway.

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting, held on 30 June 2004, having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

PCC: Letter from Rita Moore, Home Farm Cottage, regarding the condition of the Churchyard. Clerk to forward correspondence to Dr. Hollway.

Village Community Store and Post Office: Business plan to be prepared. Further meetings to be held with the Village Hall Committee, to be followed with meetings involving the Trustees

Village Green: Further quotations to be obtained. Possibility of laying down bark at the play area. Fencing to be investigated.

Cemetery Committee: Request from Mr. and Mrs. George Nash regarding the purchase of a Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial, for a double grave.

CORRESPONDENCE

Planning Application
K/50521/TR2 Mr. R. Drury, The Old Forge, Greenhouse Road, All Cannings, Devizes.
Amended 29/07/04 to read: Fell Sycamore, Maple & Horse Chestnut. Prune/pollard 2 Ash & 1Poplar.
K/50524/F Keith Baron Esq., Rendells Farm, All Cannings, Devizes.
Erection of a detached building for tractor garage and storage.

Parish Lengthsmen: To advise when they will carry out work in All Cannings.

Tumlins Path and Darkies Lane: Mr. Game has cleared path of litter etc.

Chandlers Lane: Mr. Game has strimmed corner, to eliminate any obstruction from view at exit from Chandlers Lane.

Village School: Use of external notice board at school has been approved.

Townsend: No through road sign to be replaced.

Thornycroft Path: Bridge railings to be repaired.

Archaeological Dig: Meeting successful. Open day to be arranged.

Wiggly Bus: Request to install a bus stop at All Cannings Bridge. Clerk to request updated map and further details.

 

The meeting closed at 8.30pm.

 

Chairman Date

 

Next Meeting: Wednesday 29 September 2004

 

 

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April 28, 2004

AGM minutes 28th April 2004

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held in the Village Hall All Cannings on Wednesday 28th April 2004

PRESENT: Mr. T. Daw (in the chair).
Mrs. S. Butcher. Mr. C. Butcher, Miss F. Coles,
Mr. R. Frost, Dr. J. Hollway, Cllr. A. Molland (WCC and KDC).

APOLOGIES: Mrs. L. Miedzianowski-Sinclair.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The Chairman gave a report of the year’s work undertaken by the Parish Council.
A copy is attached to the minutes.

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting, held on 30th April 2003, having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

MATTERS ARISING

Litter Grant: Clerk has put the council forward for a grant for the current financial year.

ACCOUNTS

A summary of receipts and payments for the financial year ending 31st March 2004 was given by the clerk.

Receipts for the year: £5853.96
Payments for the year: £6295.16

Bank Balances

Lloyds Bank Treasurers Account: 0019780 £3399.61
Lloyds Bank Business Account: 7404484 £5309.84
NSB Investment Account: 137921791 £1206.04
Total Balance £9915.49

An approximate forecast for receipts and payments was also given for the financial year 2004 – 2005. The final accounts will be presented in the new format at a future date.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.35pm.


Chairman Date

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PC Meeting 28th April 2004

MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held in the Village Hall All Cannings on Wednesday 28th April 2004

PRESENT: Mr. T. Daw (in the chair).
Mrs. S. Butcher. Mr. C. Butcher, Miss F. Coles,
Mr. R. Frost, Dr. J. Hollway, Cllr. A. Molland (WCC and KDC).

APOLOGIES: Mrs. L. Miedzianowski-Sinclair.

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting, held on 31st March 2004, having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

PCC: Meeting held on 2nd April, at the Churchyard, with Dr. Hollway and Dennis Powney, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust present. See attached report for details of the meeting. Letter received from Rev. Attwater, regarding the Disability Act and legal requirements at the Churchyard. Mr Daw to advise regarding signs for the Churchyard.

Village Community Store and Post Office: Copy of latest update attached.

Village Green: Play Quest informed regarding work required following ROSPA report. Swings in need of repair. Clerk to discuss with Mr. Game.

CORRESPONDENCE

Planning Application

K/047461 Keith Baron Esq., Rendells Farm, All Cannings.
The erection of a detached building for tractor garage and storage.

Planning Permission

K/047178/T Mrs. S. Osbourne, Bridge House, All Cannings.
Fell leaning tree in copse area.

Community First: Wiltshire Village Shops Survey. Request to forward details regarding information on village shops and Post Offices.

ACCOUNTS

Three cheques were presented for signature:

000464 WALC Annual Subscription £157.78
000465 Village Hall Rental £16.00
000466 Cannings Farms Ltd. Supplying Trees £35.25

Cheques: Clerk to advise bank regarding further signatures required for authorisation of cheques.

Village Skips: Skips can be hired from Kennet District Council at a cost of £51.00 per skip. Liability would be the responsibility of the hirer.

E – Mail: Addresses of councillors to be advised.


The meeting closed at 8.20pm.


Chairman Date


Next Meeting Wednesday 26th May 2004

 

 

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February 23, 2004

PC Meeting 25th February 2004

MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held in the Village Hall All Cannings on Wednesday 25th February 2004

PRESENT: Mr. T. Daw (in the chair).
Mrs S Butcher, Mr. C Butcher, Mr. R. Frost, Dr. J. Hollway,
Cllr. A. Molland (WCC and KDC).

MATTERS ARISING

Cannings Cross: Clerk contacted Wiltshire Police Statistics Department regarding the number of accidents at the junction of Cannings Cross. Police advised that we pursue this matter through our WCC Councillor. Cllr. Molland to investigate.

Resignation
Mrs. Alannah Riseley-Prichard tendered her resignation from the Parish Council, owing to family commitments, effective from January 4, 2004. Clerk to send letter of appreciation on behalf of the PC for her efforts during her period of office.


REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Village Community Store and Post Office: Mr. Peter Cooper and Mr. Greg Lock, Community Shop Committee members, attended the meeting to update the Parish Council regarding the current position. A copy of their report is attached to the minutes.

PCC: Mr. Tim Daw and Dr. Joss Hollway will represent the council regarding the future maintenance of the Churchyard.

Village Green: ROSPA report received regarding the playground inspection. A summary of the report is attached to the minutes.

CORRESPONDENCE

Planning Application

K/046982/T Mr. & Mrs. Osbourne, Bridge House, All Cannings.
Fell Sycamore & hornbeam leaning over driveway. Crown raise various Lime trees to clear road. Fell all self-seeded Sycamore saplings in copse/

Planning Permission

K/046982/T Mr. & Mrs. Osbourne, Bridge House, All Cannings. Fell Sycamore & hornbeam leaning over driveway. Crown raise various Lime trees to clear road. Fell all self-seeded Sycamore saplings in copse.
K/046797/T Forge House, The Street, All Cannings. Fell Conifer.
Planning Appeal

APP/E3905/A/03/1129505 Rendells Farm, All Cannings, Devizes. The development proposed in the first part of the application was the provision of a parking area. The application was refused by Kennet District Council. The appeal is dismissed.

All Cannings Web Site: Chairman explained that he has set up a web site for All Cannings, details of which will be distributed to the Parish Council members.

Kennet and North Wiltshire NHS, Primary Care Trust: Details of Consultation on Maternity Services and out Patients Service received. They outline in detail how they see the future provisions of maternity services and the first phase of zoning of out patient services. Public meetings to be held, details of which are listed in the documents. The PCT Board will decide upon these proposals at its public meeting on Tuesday 25 May 2004.

Post Office: Request for the latest position on the progress of a replacement Post Office following the closure of the branch in all Cannings. Clerk has responded giving a detailed description regarding the current position.

Royal Mail: Correspondence received regarding the relocation of the Post Box. Council advised that the Post Box should be sited in the vicinity of the village hall subject to agreement with the Village Hall Committee.

Kennet District Council: Confirmation of Community Cleansing Grant for £150.00, to be paid at the beginning of the financial year in April 2004.

Devizes and District Link: Letter of thanks for the donation of £25.00, from the Parish Council.

Kennet District Council: Application for renewal of Public Entertainment Licence for All Cannings Village Hall.

Member’s Expenses: Parish and town councils are now able to pay parish allowances, i.e. an annual allowance to the members of the parish council. Parish and town councils should not, however, do this before seeking a recommended scheme from Kennet’s Independent Remuneration Scheme.

ACCOUNTS

Two cheques presented for signature:
000458 All Cannings Village Shop Association £253.86
000459 Wessex Water (BSLB) £14.57

Two Cheques received:
Mr. D. Lee £15.00
Internment of cremated remains Mr. F. J. Lee.
Wessex Memorials Ltd. £60.00
Erection of memorial Mr. D.N.D. Lee and Mr. F. J. Lee.
Erection of memorial Mr. F. J. Hues.

Moor Footpath Sign: Advise Esther Daly that the sign has been uprooted.

Drewitts Lane Sign: Advise KDC.

Cliff Farm: New tree planted. Clerk to advise James Hues that the tree will be
maintained by the Parish Council.

Maintenance Contracts: Due for renewal for period 1 April 2004 – 31 March 2005.


Meeting closed at 8.50pm.


Chairman Date


Next meeting Wednesday 31 March 2004