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NEWNHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held on 5th December 2011 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall,

PRESENT: Councillors Mr D Cooke (Chairman)

                        Mr H Ferguson

              Mr R Harcock

              Mrs N Krawczyk

                        Mr W Nunneley

            Clerk  Mrs M R Money

Mr N Fleet was also present.

164.11 TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies received and approved from Councillors D Messenger, T Regan, and County Councillor Robin Brown.

165.11 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

No interests were registered.

165.11 TO SIGN AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 7th November 2011

On a proposal by Cllr N Krawczyk it was RESOLVED that the Minutes be approved and signed.

166.11 PUBLIC TIME

No issues were raised.

167.11 VACANCY FOR PARISH COUNCILLOR

Mrs C Millsop has expressed an interest in becoming a Councillor and the Clerk will now put in hand the necessary procedures.

168.11 TREE ADJACENT TO 3 BADBY ROAD

There was nothing further to report.

169.11 ALLOTMENTS

As discussed at the previous meeting a letter has now been sent to DDH with a view to progressing the provision of allotments.  Mr N Fleet gave an update on the present position and reported that it is proposed to start clearing the hedge line in the next few weeks.  No other decisions will be made until after the January meeting by which time it is hoped a response will have been received from DDH.

170.11 ROYAL JUBILEE

There was nothing further to report.  Councillors felt that this item should remain as an agenda item as the Parish Council might wish to become involved in some form of celebration nearer the time.  Cllr R Harcock advised that the PCC are keen to see the information on beacons which is currently held at the school.

171.11 CORRESPONDENCE

a) Letter from Mrs Alexander re: grass mowing – After further discussion it was RESOLVED that any request to the contractor should be made by the Vice Chairman and/or Clerk.   A letter will be sent to Mrs Alexander advising her of the action which has been taken.

172.11 PLANNING

i. Strategic Issues Update – Cllr R Harcock gave a brief report on recent meetings he had attended when the Daventry Town Masterplan had been considered.  He stressed that this document is really only “aspirational”.  It was felt that at this time the council should keep a watching brief on the possible effect on the village.

ii. Applications:

  1. Work to trees within a Conservation Area located at Murray House, School Hill – Application approved with the proviso that the ash tree will be replaced with a tree of an appropriate species.

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  1. Emergency work to trees within Conservation Area – Newnham House – The Chairman reported that following an emergency request from Mr M Venton of DDC Planning Dept he had visited the site to see the extent of the problem.  He had agreed that urgent work was required and the appropriate action was authorised.
  2. DA/2011/0959 – Remove Leylandii tree within Conservation Area – Newnham House – It was agreed that this application should be approved.
  3. DA/2011/0961 – Conversion of detached garages to games room and study area – Murray House – The application would be supported as it did increase the volume of the property, was not visible from the road and did not impact on street parking.

173.11 HEALTH and SAFETY

a) Risk Assessments – Burial Ground – nothing adverse to report; Churchyard – nothing adverse to report: Play area – nothing adverse to report.

174.11 HIGHWAY MATTERS

a) Grit Bin – The Clerk advised that County Cllr R Brown had suggested that the parish council might like to purchase a replacement bin for the one destroyed at the Daventry/Staverton crossroads.  This was felt to be a good idea and the Clerk was asked to find out prices for bins and to clarify that NCC would remain responsible for keeping the bin filled.

175.11 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

There was nothing to report.

176.11 FINANCIAL

On a proposal by the Chairman it was RESOLVED that the following accounts be paid.

Chq No Payee Detail Amount VAT Total Stat. Power
1508 W Kestila Handyman 171.84   171.84 LGA 72 s.111
1509 Mrs M Money Salary/Expenses 301.75   301.75 LGA 72s 112
1510 NVHMC Hire of Hall   26.00     26.00 LGA 72s.111
1511 NVHMC Grant funding 600.00   600.00 LGA 72.133

b) Financial Statement – The bank statements and bank reconciliation statement were available for inspection at the meeting.

c) Monies Received – No money had been received during the period.

d) Draft Budget 2012/13 – This was approved and it was RESOLVED that the Council do precept upon Daventry District Council in the sum of £13,500. 00. to be paid in two instalments in April and September 2012.

177.11 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AT NEXT MEETING

No specific issues raised.

[8.40.p.m. District Councillor Tony Scott arrived and gave an update on issues concerning Daventry District Council]

178.11 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday 9th January 2012 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall.

A list of meeting dates for 2012 had been circulated prior to the meeting.

In closing the meeting closed at 8.50.p.m the Chairman wished councillors the compliments of the season. 

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