AC PC Minutes 2012 10 31
MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held in the Village Hall, All Cannings on Wednesday 31st October 2012
PRESENT: Cllr. C. Butcher, (in the chair),
Cllr. S. Butcher, Cllr. A. Gray, Cllr. K. Gay,
APOLOGIES: Cllr. D. Tilley, Cllr. L. Grundy (WC).
Two members of the public attended.
Liz Sharpe was co-opted to the Office of Parish Councillor.
MINUTES
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 26th September, having been circulated were confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.
MATTERS ARISING
ROSPA report on the Play Area inspection stated that some maintenance is required but nothing of a serious nature. See reports.
REPORTS
Woodland Project: Updated report on the planting programme was presented by John Mead. Discussions followed on various matters to be agreed prior to completion of negotiations. Grant application accepted in principal from North Wessex Downs.
Village Community Store: Christmas fare to be held early December. Clerk to approach Hilary Anthrobus regarding any developments at the shop.
PCC: The application for the Faculty to reinstate the monuments has been granted in principal, however before it is issued the DAC has requested further information regarding the re-erection of one of the monuments at the rear of the church. Councillor Charles Butcher is liaising with the masons to obtain information on what is required. Councillor Tilley has done an excellent job in liaison with the PCC to formulate a new draft maintenance contract for the Churchyard. This matter will be discussed at the next meeting.
Cemetery: Cllr. Butcher and Geoff Butcher have cut back overgrown bushes at the cemetery. PC approval of £300.00 to cover the cost of a cemetery gate to provide access from Chandlers Lane. Fred Coles has submitted a quote of £245.00 to cut back bushes and trees at the cemetery which was approved by the PC.
Village Green: See matters arising.
Village Hall: Improvements to the hall completed. Letter of thanks from the Pre-school chairman in appreciation of the donation of £250.00 from funds raised at the “Concert at the Kings” to be forwarded to the promoters.
Glebe Field: Residents with property backing on to the allotments will be asked to refrain from dumping their garden waste there.
Kennet and Avon: Nothing to report.
All Cannings Primary School: Half term, nothing to report.
Contracts: Maintenance contracts for the churchyard, cemetery, glebe land, pound and pond to be approved. Also contracts for the maintenance of the village green and glebe field. Contractors to be advised that the contracts will be renewed from April 1st 2013 and quotations will be required.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Derek Cook advising of his retirement from paper deliveries in the area.Clerk to write a letter in appreciaton of his past services.
PLANNING
Work to Trees in a Conservation Area
Application Ref: E2012/1282/TCA
At: 25 The Street All Cannings Devizes
Proposal: 4/5 No Silver Birch trees – Crown reduce approx. 4.5m from ground level. No objection
Application Ref: E/2012/1290/TCA
At: Sycamore Close The Street All Cannings Devizes
Proposal: Fell 2 No Sycamore trees. No objection
Application for FullPlanning
Application Ref: E/2012/1300/FUL
At: Rendells Farm The Street All Cannings Devizes
Proposal: Proposed static caravan No objection
Application Ref: E/2012/1212/FUL
At:South farm All Cannings Devizes
Two storey side extension to create annexe for accommodation. Two storey rear extension . Single storey side extension. Loft conversion.
Replacement garage. No objection
Application Ref: E/2012/1297/FUL
At: 2 The Glebe All Cannings Devizes
Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory and erection of replacement single storey oak framed garden room. No objection
Six cheques presented for signature:
000824 AC Village Hall Hall Rental £12.00
000825 F S Butcher & Sons Repairs to Play Area £62.98 000826 Playsafety ROSPA Report £118.80
000827 David Owen & Co PAYE Fee £31.20
000828 HMRC Income Tax-Clerk’s Salary £84.20
000829 J R Scott Clerk’s Expenses £8.00
Councillor Adrian Gray gave an update on the subject of the proposed closures that could end through trains from Pewsey and Westbury to London. Councillor Gray has received copies of the replies from the Ministry of Transport and Claire Perry MP, following his correspondence regarding the matter. Councillor Gray also gave an update on the progress regarding the possible improvement to broadband in the area
Meeting Closed at 9.42pm.
Chairman Date
Next Meeting: Wednesday 28 November 2012 at 7.30pm.