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NEWNHAM PARISH
COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting held on 10th January 2011 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Councillors Mr D Messenger Mr D Cooke Mr H Ferguson Mr W Nunneley Mr T Regan Mr A Wade Clerk Mrs M R Money Two members of the public were also present. The Chairman opened the meeting by wishing councillors and members of the public present best wishes for the New Year. An Appeal Notice relating to land adjoining Dunster has been received and as this had not appeared on the Agenda it was necessary to arrange a separate meeting. It was agreed this would be on Monday, 17th January 2011 at 7.30.p.m. The appropriate notices would be posted.
01.11 TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Cllr N Krawczyk. County Councillor R W Brown.
02.11 TO SIGN AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 6th
DECEMBER 2010 On a proposal by Cllr D Cooke it was RESOLVED that the Minutes be approved and signed.
03.11 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr H Ferguson registered an interest in Agenda Item 5, Allotments.
04.11 VACANCY FOR PARISH COUNCILLOR The Clerk reported she had placed the required notice in the notice board and served notice on Daventry District Council which had been acknowledged confirming that the vacancy could only be filled by co-option.
05.11 PUBLIC TIME A member of the public asked for clarification of the Parish Council’s procedure for considering planning applications as he was in the process of submitting a rather complex application. The Chairman explained that applicants are encouraged to keep the Parish Council informed of pre-application discussions and welcomed to attend the Parish Council meeting when the application is considered. The Chairman suggested that it might be beneficial to contact District Council Tony Scott concerning this complex application as he sits on Daventry District Council Planning Committee.
06.11 ALLOTMENTS The Clerk advised that it is hoped to have further information in time for the February meeting. 441
07.11 CORRESPONDENCE a) Update on Stanley Jupp Landscapes – The Clerk reported that the company has the grass mowing contract for Weedon and the Parish Council is highly delighted with the standard of work. The Chairman asked the Clerk to make the company aware of the need to protect the snowdrops and that an extra cut is required for village events on the Green. b) Naseby Battlefield Project – The Clerk was instructed to write in support of the planning application for a Visitor Centre and Museum in Naseby. c) Police Report – In November there was 1 reported crime and a theft from a dwelling reported in December. d) Village Viewpoint – tabled for information. e) Oxfordshire County Council – tabled for information. f) NCALC Parish Partners – tabled for information. g) Came & Company – To grit or not to grit – tabled for information. h) Daventry District Council – Adoption of Assets – tabled for information.
08.11 PLANNING a) DA/2010/1069 – Remove trees within a Conservation Area – 3 Weedon Road – The Clerk was instructed to write in support of the application as follows:- “With reference to the above application, my Council considered this at last night’s meeting and would support the application having taken into account the views of the arboriculturist.” b) DA/2010/1022 – Single storey and part first floor extension – 20 Bradbury Road – The Clerk was instructed to write in support of the application as follows:- “With reference to the above application, my Council considered this at last night’s meeting and would support the application as it is in keeping with surrounding properties in the area.” c) DA/2010/0988 – Works to trees within a Conservation area, on land at Poets Way – Application approved. d) DA/2010/0850 – Listed Building Consent The Laurels, Poets Way – Application approved. e) DA/2010/0955 – Raising roof height to provide accommodation within new roof space, front and rear extensions and demolition of existing conservatory – Application approved.
09.11 REVIEW OF CONSERVATION AREA The Clerk advised that she had been unable to make progress with this.
10.11 HEALTH and SAFETY a) Risk Assessments - Burial Ground – Nothing adverse reported; Play Area – Nothing adverse reported; Churchyard – No report available. Mr J Lawrence has confirmed that he will continue to carry out risk assessments for the churchyard. b) New EU regulations re: street lighting – The Clerk advised on the changing regulations effective in 2015 and was asked to ascertain more information prior to the next meeting as these changes could have a financial implication for the Parish Council.
11.11 HIGHWAY MATTERS Newnham Hill – A member of the public mentioned the unacceptable state of the road surface from the top of Newnham Hill into the village. Lengthy discussion ensued and various ways of getting action taken discussed. Initially the Clerk will contact County Councillor Robin Brown seeking his advice. 442
12.11 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH There was nothing further to report.
13.11 SPEED WATCH The Clerk read a report from Cllr N Krawczyk which stated the next Speed Watch will be in September and there is a training day for new volunteers on 30th July. The need for new volunteers will be advertised in the Daventry Express nearer the time. The speed boards will be going out again in February, May and October.
14.11 VILLAGE SIGNS The new signs have been received and Cllr D Cooke will arrange for them to be erected. With reference to the logo, Cllr Krawczyk will be addressing the school children about the competition later this week.
15.11 FINANCIAL On a proposal by the Chairman it was RESOLVED that the following accounts be paid:
b) Financial Statement – Carried forward c) Monies Received – Grass cutting grant £510. 21. d) Expenditure Against Budget 3rd Qtr – Circulated prior to the meeting, no points raised.
16.11 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AT THE NEXT MEETING a) Electronic Banking b) Royal Wedding c) Travel Club
17.11 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Monday 7th February 2011 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall. The meeting closed at 9.10.p.m. |
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