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NEWNHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held on 6^th June 2011 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall,

PRESENT: Councillors Mr D Cooke (in the Chair)

Mr R Harcock

Mrs N Krawczyk

Mr W Nunneley

Mr T Regan

Clerk Mrs M Money

Two members of the public were also present.

91.11 TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies received and approved from Cllrs D Messenger, W Nunneley and County Councillor Robin Brown.

92.11 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

Cllr H Ferguson registered an interest in Allotments.

93.11 TO SIGN AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16^th May 2011

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

94.11 PUBLIC TIME

The Chairman requested permission under Standing Orders to include an urgent item, the Planning Application relating to Ivy Lodge. Permission was given. The Applicant then outlined the difficulties being experience with the application which is due to be heard by the Daventry District Council Planning Committee on 8^th June. Cllr H Ferguson advised that he would be attending the meeting and requested authority to present the Parish Council’s views supporting the application. It was RESOLVED that Cllr H Ferguson be authorised to do this.

A member of the public raised the question of parking particularly in the Bradbury Road area. Despite the PCSO putting an item in the Link, the problem remained unresolved. The Clerk was requested to contact the PCSO again requesting that further action be considered.

95.11 ALLOTMENTS

Despite the publicity no-one had come forward requesting an allotment. It was agreed to continue promotion for a further month prior to a decision being reached.

96.11 CORRESPONDENCE

Local Council Survey 2011 – The Clerk requested Councillors to provide answers to some of the questions.

97.11 PLANNING

a) Planning Consultation – WNDC/2011/0040 OUTWND – Outline planning application for demolition and rebuilding of existing Phoenix Youth Centre and development of up to 300 dwellings. It was RESOLVED that the application should be supported.

b) DA/2011/0188 – Brierlow, Preston Capes Road – Raise roof height to provide accommodation within new roof space including front and rear extensions (revised scheme) – It was RESOLVED that the application should be supported.

98.11 HEALTH AND SAFETY

a) Risk Assessments – Burial Ground, Churchyard, Play Area – No adverse issues to report.

b) Advice on trees – The arboriculturist had advised on action which could be taken in relation to the sycamore in front of the Romer, this would cost in the region of £500-£600. It was agreed to re-assess the position in the autumn.

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As requested the arboriculturist had done minor work to the cherry tree at the end of Bradbury Road. At the same time he had assessed other trees in the area and advised that some crown lifting/reduction would be advisable in the autumn. The Clerk was requested to obtain a price for the work. A request would also be made for a dead tree in Coronation Road to be removed.

99.11 HIGHWAY MATTERS

a) Grit Bin – The Clerk advised that she had reported the burnt grit bin and it appeared this would not be replaced as is did not meet NCC criteria, there being two other bins in close proximity. The Clerk was asked to enquire if one of these other bins could be moved nearer the cross roads.

b) Verge/Bank outside school – Cllr R Harcock raised the question of safety in front of the school and asked who owned the bank outside the school. The Clerk was asked to ascertain ownership.

100.11 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

There was nothing further to report.

101.11 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
1467	W Kestila	Handyman	173.00		173.00	LGA 72s.111
1468	Mrs M Money	Salary/Expenses	304.00		304.00	LGA 72s.112
1469	Mr D Cooke	Reimbursement Re: notice board	11.05	2.21	13.26	LGA 72s.111
1470	Osbornes	Office Supplies	28.00	5.60	33.60	LGA 72s.111
1471	NCALC	Course Fee	29.00		29.00	LGA 72 Misc Provs
1472	Stanley Jupp	Grass Cuttings	500.00	100.00	600.00	Open Spaces Act
1473	SLCC	Course Fee	40.00	8.00	48.00	LGA 72 Misc Provs
1474	SLCC	Ref: Book	13.95		13.95	LGA 72 Misc Provs

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

c) Monies Received - £95.00 re the late Marys Ross

102.11 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AT NEXT MEETING

No items raised.

103.11 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday 4^th July 2011 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall.

The meeting closed at 8.45.p.m.

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