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Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 11^th December 2006.

 Public Meeting

Two members of the public were present.

Dr Ian Hale 1Eastwood Close, High Littleton and Mr Ken Staplin Maybee Cottage 38 Rotcombe Lane, High Littleton expressed their interest in the position of Councillor for High Littleton and Hallatrow Parish Council.

 Councillors present

Mr P Wyatt (Chairman), Mr R Hitchens, Mr  K Marshall, Mr J Shears, Mr N Pearson, Mrs H Guthrie, Mr S Skelhorn and Mr L Kew (District Councillor) (20.15 hours)

 Apologies 

None.

 Minutes of the Meeting held on the 13^th November 2006.

The minutes were signed by the Chairman as a true record, two amendments.

Under agenda item Safer Walking the following bullet point shall be added, “We discussed Mrs Cornwell’s earlier comments; they were noted by the Council. We would look into the lighting of the signs.

Under Public Footpath CL 11/24, “Cole” shall be replaced with “Curtis”.

 Councillor Vacancy

Dr Ian Hale and Mr Ken Staplin expressed their interest in acting as a Councillor for the Parish of High Littleton and Hallatrow. Mr P Wyatt proposed that both Dr Hale and Mr Staplin be co-opted as Councillors. This was seconded by Mr R Hitchens and carried unanimously. Dr Hale and Mr Staplin signed the Acceptance of Office in the presence of the Proper Officer. They were provided with a copy of the Code of Conduct and Declarations of Interests form to sign.

 Declarations of Interest

Mr J Shears regarding planning application 06/03692/FUL  Erection of a two storey rear extension after demolition of existing rear porch, 1 New Road . High Littleton . Mr Shears’ daughter owns the property.

Mr Les Kew regarding planning application 06/02855/LBA and 06/02866/FUL  Conversion and extension of existing building within residential curtilage of The Court to form a dower house and construction of new vehicular access, The Court, Harts Lane, Hallatrow. Mr Kew owns the property

 Development Control, Forestry Works and Footpath Diversions

06/02412/OUT  Erection of 6 No. detached dwellings, following demolition of existing house and garage, Oak House, Wells Road, Hallatrow

Awaiting decision

06/02718/FUL  Erection of two semi detached dwellings and associated site works, Star Inn  High Street, High Littleton

Awaiting decision

06/02855/LBA and 06/02866/FUL  Conversion and extension of existing building within residential curtilage of The Court to form a dower house and construction of new vehicular access. The Court, Harts Lane , Hallatrow

Awaiting decision

 06/02834/FUL and 06/02866/FUL Erection of a side and rear single storey extension and loft extension, Roselie, Westwood Avenue, High Littleton

The Council agreed to support this application.

 06/03321/FUL  Erection of a conservatory to the rear, Berry Brow, Scumbrum Lane, High Littleton

Permitted. To be removed from the agenda.

 06/03639/FUL  Erection of a first floor rear extension with dormer window Church Cottage, Church Hill, High Littleton

Permitted. To be removed from the agenda.

 06/03692/FUL  Erection of a two storey rear extension after demolition of existing rear porch, 1 New Road . High Littleton

Withdrawn. To be removed from the agenda.

 06/03749/FUL  Conversion of barns to form dwelling and garage/store, replacement garage for farmhouse, Rugbourne Farm Access Road to Rugbourne Farm, High Littleton

Awaiting decision.

 06/03786/FUL  Erection of a two storey extension to side and erection of a two storey to front, 12 Highbury Road, Hallatrow

The Council agreed to support this application.

 06/03887/FUL  Erection of a rear conservatory, 12 Parklands, High Littleton

The Council agreed to support this application.

 06/03990/FUL  Construction of a manege, Redhouse Farm, White Cross Farrington Gurney

The Council agreed to support this application.

 06/04029/FUL  Erection of a double garage to front (Resubmission), Sunneyside, Goosard Lane , High Littleton

The Council agreed to support this application.

Consultation Changes - Planning 

Mr N Pearson informed the Council that the B&NES Local Plan is available for inspection. Mr R Hitchens informed the Council of the contents of the representation form for the Proposed Modifications 2006 which has been forwarded to B&NES.

Construction work on Southover House, High Littleton

Nothing to report. The Council requested that the Clerk write to planning services for an update on the construction.

Mulberry, Church Hill – Construction of Barn

The Council are not aware of a planning application for the construction of a barn on this property. The Clerk notified B&NES Development Control. Mr Morgan Baynham (Senior Enforcement Officer) emailed the Clerk and stated that it is possible to have a large shed in the curtilage of a dwelling which does not require planning permission; however the construction will be investigated.

Agenda Items

1. Safer Walking

• Speed Restrictions Review

Mr P Wyatt and Mr L Kew have a meeting with Mr Mike Weston (B&NES Traffic Engineer) on the 12^th December 2006 to discuss the costing of the speed restriction signs. The Council requested that Mr Wyatt inform Mr Weston that any extra cost is covered by B&NES Traffic and Safety Department.

• Parking Provisions New Road, High Littleton

Mr P Wyatt and Mr L Kew to discuss the above with Mr Mike Weston (B&NES Traffic Engineer) in the 12^th December 2006 meeting.  

• Safer Routes to School and Crossing at Highbury Road

Mr Wyatt to check the status of the employment of the school crossing operatives.  

The Council agreed that the B&NES should finance the crossing at Highbury Road  

• Yellow Lines on Timsbury Road .

No news  

• Footway from High Littleton to Hallatrow

No news  

• Traffic Calming Wells Road

The Clerk received a letter from Mr and Mrs Biggs which outlines their concerns and provides suggestions to rectify the problem.

Mrs Leet wrote to the Clerk thanking the Council for giving her the opportunity to present her case. Mrs Leet would like to reiterate her case; she would like to see the white lines taken further out away from her property.

2. Highways Related Matters

The Highways maintenance sheet was updated.  

3. Footpath maintenance matters  

• Public Footpath CL 11/32

 Mr R Hitchens reported to the Council that the handrail on the bridge had been repaired. To be removed from the agenda.  

• Limestone Link CL11/23/25

The Clerk wrote to Mr Colin Hudson (B&NES Public Rights of Way Officer) informing him that the Council request that the laminated signs are installed at each end of the permissive path and at regular intervals along the path and that footpath users are informed of the situation. The Council also request that the path is maintained by B&NES. No reply. The Clerk was requested to chase.  

• Public Footpath CL 11/24

Mr R Hitchens measured two keyhole stiles in Hallatrow. The circle measured 11/12 inches in diameter. The pinch measured 6/7 inches. The Council discussed the Wells Road keyhole stile. The Council agreed that B&NES should finance the alterations of the Wells Road stile. Mr R Hitchens and Mr N Pearson to make further research into the standard dimensions of a keyhole stile  

• Public Footpath CL 11/17

The Clerk informed Mr Hudson that footpath signs at the end of footpath CL 11/17 ( Langfords Lane ) are missing and need replacing. No reply. The Clerk was requested to chase.  

4.  Bus Shelters

·        Opposite Highbury Road , Hallatrow

The Clerk was requested to ask Mr Lee Stoney (BANES Public Transport Officer) the status of the Highbury Road bus shelter, and to inform him that the Council recommends that the shelter should protect users from a westerly wind.  

·        Bus Shelter High Street - repainting

The Clerk wrote to B G Swallow to inform him that he had been awarded the work to repaint the bus shelter on the High Street at a cost of £230 inclusive of VAT. Mr Wyatt reported to the Council that B G Swallow will start the work in the New Year.  

5. Youth Amenities

The Clerk wrote to Ms Eli Connah (B&NES Mobile Project Worker) for a log of costings and more detailed progress on the Parish’s young people involved in the D of E scheme. No reply.  

6. Website – Safer Walking to be added

Marcom has designed the new template for the Website. Ms Williams will install the template at a later date.  

7. Christmas Tree

The Clerk was requested by the Council to thank the Woodland Trust of the supply of the Christmas Tree.  

8. Bus Time Tables – Hallatrow

The Council requested that the Clerk to write to First Bus for the seconded time to request acknowledgement to the first letter the Clerk wrote asking that Hallatrow be added to future timetables and for timetables to be installed in Hallatrow.  

9. Dog Fouling signs

A dog litter sign has been erected in Rotcombe Lane . To be removed from the agenda.  

10. Parish Council Public Liability Insurance to possibly cover Annual Carol singing at the Triangle

Mr K Marshall agreed to be part of the Annual Carol Concert sub committee. Mr Marshall supplied the Council with the minutes of the sub committee meeting held on the 6^th December 2006. The Clerk notified Zurich Municipal that the Council requested the Carol Concert gathering be scheduled under the Council’s Public Liability Insurance.  

11. Mary Jones Charity

The Trustees met held on the 6^th December 2006. Mr P Wyatt provided the Council with a verbal report.  

12. Proposed Modifications to the Local Plan

The Clerk forwarded to B&NES Planning Services, the Council’s representation regarding the Hallatrow Business Park and Village Buffers.

Reports from Representatives

Allotments

Mr P Wyatt informed the Council that he has yet to look at the damaged gate.  

Community Speedwatch

Mr S Skelhorn provided the Council with a verbal report  

Recreation Ground Committee

Mr J Shears provided the Council with a verbal report.  

Police

Mrs H Guthrie provided the Council with a verbal report.  

Neighbourhood Watch

The Clerk provided the Council with the latest Crime Statistics. Mr K Staplin volunteered to be the Neighbourhood Watch representative.  

School Governors

Mr P Wyatt provided the Council with a verbal report.  

Grass and Cemetery

Mr P Wyatt on behalf of the Council thanked Mr K Marshall for painting the Lych Gate.  

ALCA

Nothing to report. Dr I Hale volunteered to be the ALCA representative.  

Newsletter

Mr R Hitchens provided the Council with a verbal report. The Clerk was requested to write to Ms Eli Connah (B&NES Mobile Project Worker) and ask if she would provide a progress report for the next issue of the Newsletter.  

Greyfield Wood

Mr S Skelhorn provided the Council with a verbal report.  

Parish Sweeper Scheme

The Clerk provided the Council with a verbal report. 

Parish Cluster Meeting  

Nothing to report.  

Parishes Liaison Meeting

Nothing to report.

Items of interest from District Councillor

Mr L Kew provided the Council with a verbal report.  

Correspondence For action

Town and Planning (Local Development) ( England ) Regulations 2004 – Statement of Community Involvement – Pre-submission Consultation Draft (Regulation 26). This document was passed to Mr N Pearson to review.  

For information (on table):- B&NES Planning Weekly Lists; ALCA Newsletter December ‘06; Cam Valley Wildlife Group Newsletter – Autumn ‘06; Parish Pump News Autumn ‘06 Community Action Report and Financial Statement 31^st March 2006; Police (B&NES District Commander) - update; Action for Pensioners –Autumn 2006; Somer Times – Autumn 2006; The Clerk -  November 2006.  

Financial

Precept and budget discussion

The Council discussed the draft budget provided by the Clerk, for the financial year 2007-2008.

For Payment:

The following cheques were approved for payment: December 2006:-

Matters Chairman Considers Urgent

Mr R Hitchens requested from Mr N Pearson, copies of the Planning Application booklet. Mr N Pearson will first incorporate changes.  

The Greyfield Sewage Works were discussed and noted.  

Mr Les Kew will look into the Bookbarn, Wells Road planning application request for a coffee shop. The Bookbarn’s original planning application stated that it would not be a retail outlet.

 Items for Next Meeting                                           

Finalise precept                                                           

Quarterly accounts and payments                                                                      

 Date of Next Meeting

Monday 8^th January 2007

 The meeting closed at 21.15 hours.

 Chairman                                                                                                        Parish Clerk

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