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NEWNHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held on 3^rd October 2011 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall,

PRESENT: Councillors Mr D Messenger (Chairman)

Mr D Cooke

Mr H Ferguson

Mr R Harcock

Mrs N Krawczyk

Mr W Nunneley

Two members of the public were present.

In the absence of the Clerk, Cllr R Harcock took the Minutes.

132.11 TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies received and approved from Cllr T Regan, County Councillor Robin Brown , District Councillor Tony Scott and the Clerk, Mrs M Money.

133.11 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

No interests were declared.

134.11 TO SIGN AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 5^th September 2011

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

135.11 PUBLIC TIME

Two members of the public were present. No issues were raised that did not appear elsewhere on the Agenda.

136.11 TREE ADJACENT TO 3 BADBY ROAD

The owner of the property had accepted an invitation to attend the meeting and join in the discussion. The Parish Council had obtained a report from the tree surgeon advising on what action could be taken. The tree in question had been pruned in 2010. It was stated that the tree is a constant problem and Cllr H Ferguson said the tree was too large for its location. The owner stated that the tree encroaches on the property and telephone wires. It was suggested that the owner take advice in relation to the specific tree and proceed. The Chairman agreed to pass on details of the tree surgeon used by the Parish Council. The owner said she was pleased with the step by step approach and the fact that the Council supports action being taken.

137.11 ALLOTMENTS – REPORT ON FORMATION OF ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION

Cllr H Ferguson reported that an informal meeting had been held with 5 interested parties. Mr Nigel Fleet has agreed to be Chairman on a temporary basis. Several members expressed interest re: sheds/huts. Plans of site are needed for water supply. Work needs to start as soon as possible so that the ground is prepared in time for next year. On a proposal by Cllr N Krawczyk it was RESOLVED that the provision of allotments be approved.

138.11 ROYAL JUBILEE

Councillors were appreciative of the Chairman’s previous suggestion of naming the proposed allotments “The Jubilee Allotments.”

139.11 CORRESPONDENCE

a) Email from Fraser McCulloch – DDC appears to be unprofessional and lacks communication

Time was wasted over proposal and guidance given. Very disappointing that the application wasn’t treated in a more timely manner.

b) Dog Control Orders – Defer to November meeting.

c) Police – Have Your Say Questionnaire – Defer to November meeting.

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140.11 PLANNING

a) Ivy Lodge Planning Application – No comment at this time.

b) DA/2011/0591 – Installation of broadband cabinet – The Green, Newnham – Application approved.

c) DA/2011/0431 – 41 Bradbury Road – Application refused.

d) DA/2011/0603 – Installation of solar Photovoltaic system – Newnham Grange Farm – Application approved.

e) Neighbourhood Plans – DDC are not promoting in the foreseeable future.

141.11 HEALTH & SAFETY

a) Risk Assessments

i) Burial Ground – Nothing adverse to report.

ii) Churchyard – Nothing adverse to report.

iii) Play Area – The RoSPA report was presented which showed some minor works need to

be undertaken. It is possible the handyman will be able to carry out this work. It was reported that former councillor Tony Wade was ill and unable to continue with checking the play area. Cllr N Krawczyk kindly agreed to take this over and the report was passed to her.

The meeting agreed that this job is very important and the Chairman expressed thanks on behalf of the meeting to Cllr Krawczyk.

b) Revised quote from tree surgeon.

142.11 HIGHWAY MATTERS

a) Extension of 30 mph speed limits – Will now include Weedon Road but not a 20mph along School Hill.

b) Grit Bin – Instructions have been given by NCC to MGWSP for this to be removed.

143.11 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

A pack is to be distributed to 230 homes and there will be an item in the Daventry Express.

Another meeting is to be arranged in the near future.

144.11 BURIAL GROUND

Deferred to November meeting.

145.11 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
1494	W Kestila	Handyman	160.73		160.73	LGA 72s.111
1495	Mrs M Money	Salary/Expenses	297.25		297.25	LGA 72s.112
1496	Osbornes	Office Supplies	22.76	5.69	28.45	LGA 72s.111
1497	NVHMC	Hire of Hall	13.00		13.00	LGA 72s.111
1498	Mr T Regan	Web hosting	60.00	11.25	71.25	LGA 62s.111
1499	Playsafety Ltd	Inspection fee	63.00	12.60	75.60	Open Spaces Act
1500	BDO	Audit fee	315.00	63.00	378.00	Accounts & Audit
1501	StanleyJupp	Grass Mowing	435.00	87.00	522.00	Open Spaces Act
1502	EON	Maintenance	150.78	30.16	180.94	Highways Act 1980

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

c) Monies Received – No money was received during the month

d) DO Stoy Hayward report on Annual Audit – The Council is fully compliant and the audit report was accepted.

e) Expenditure against Budget 2^nd Quarter – To be carried forward.

d) Draft Budget 2012/13 – Checked.

146.11 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AT NEXT MEETING

a) Reconstitute planning committee to be prepared for the future.

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147.11 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday 7^th November 2011 at 7.30.p.m. in the Village Hall.

148.11 CLERK

A card and flowers would be sent to the Clerk wishing her a speedy recovery following her injury.

Meeting closed at 8.35.p.m.

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