STINCHCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 15^TH DECEMBER 2005 STARTING AT 7 30PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL

Present 

Mr G Brown (Chairman)
Mrs M Shaw (ViceChairman)
Mrs M Wannell
Mr R Bartlam

Mr J Larroucau (Clerk)

Apologies for  Absence
Mr R Holloway
Mr D Wride (District Clr)
Mr D Andrewartha (County Clr)

1-Approval of Minutes of Meeting held on 22^nd November 2005

The Minutes as circulated were accepted as a true record and signed by the Chairman.(173/05)

2-Matters arising from Minutes

-Approval of Snow Plough Operator-In Mr Holloway’s absence no further information is available on the matter.(174/05) Continuing Action-Mr Holloway

-Trafalgar Oak-Clerk confirmed that the quotation for the plaque has been received. Mrs Wannell confirmed that this has been ordered and that it will be available at the end of January. An additional expenditure will be incurred in the purchase of a mounting post.

The tree is now available and Mr Connell will inspect its location (to the right of the entrance to the Church Field).

Mrs Wannell is arranging a planting date in early February 2006. (175/05) Action-Mrs Wannell

-Appointment of CSPO-This is being raised at the next Dursley Cluster of Parishes Meeting on 19^th January 2006. (176/05) Continuing Action-Clerk

-Facilities-Clerk reported that a letter has now been received from SDC confirming that a grant has been authorised under the Rural Community Investment Scheme. (177/05)

-Cricket and Rugby Ground-Clerk is to approach SDC Planners to ensure that the Parish Council is consulted before any new parking arrangements are approved and that the provision of any floodlighting will be the subject of a separate Planning Application. (178/05) Action-Clerk

It was noted that the parking arrangements for visitors to the club at the remote Taits Hill Road pitch have again broken down.

-”The Palisades”Floodlights in Stable Yard-Clerk has been informed by SDC that Enforcement Action is to have the lights removed is underway. (179/05)

-Bund along M5 at Lower Wick-This Application has now been withdrawn. Although the proposed bund is situated at Alkington, site traffic could also affect Stinchcombe. The situation therefore requires continued monitoring. (180/05) Action-Mr Wride

-Chain at War Memorial (181/05) Continuing Action-Mr Bartlam, Mr Holloway

-Parish Plan-This matter is covered under Section 7.

-”Stinchcombe” Sign at the Avenue (182/05) Continuing Action-Clerk

All other Actions have been completed.

3-Planning

The active Planning Applications were reviewed and the following points noted.

-S05/1946 and 1947-Land at Stinchcombe Manor-Both have been withdrawn and are likely to be replaced by new submissions.(183/05)

(Post Meeting Note-New Applications have been received)

-S05/1971-Erection of Stables-This has been referred to the Development Committee with a recommendation for approval. (184/05)

(Post Meeting Note-Planning Permission has now been granted)

-S05/2002-”The Palisades”-Erection of Dwelling-This has been refused on the grounds that the proposed dwelling is situated outside the settlement boundary and does not come under the provisions for agricultural housing. Adequate accommodation could be provided by conversion of the loft above the stables. (185/05)

4-Footpaths and Rights of Way

There was nothing to report under this heading. (186/05)

5-Highways

-Closure of Cam High Street 12/01/06-Clerk has discussed the matter with GCC Highways and enquired whether temporary reopening of the High Street would be possible at weekends and other times. As the work involves the complete replacement of the main sewer system this is unlikely. Clerk also asked for temporary traffic lights to be installed at the junctions of Taits Hill Road with A38 and The Avenue if justified by the levels of traffic. GCC will contact Clerk at a later date. (187/05)

-Repairs to Wick Lane-It is understood that the invoice for the repairs has been presented to Messrs Bristol and Avon. The invoice is based on estimates prepared by an internationally accepted consultant (188/05).

6-Facilities

There was nothing to report under this heading. (189/05)

7-Parish Plan

A statement of the Parish Council’s intention to develop a Plan and a questionnaire into Parishioners’ likes and dislikes of the Parish have been included in the January Newsletter.

The questionnaires will be collected by Councillors and deposited with Chairman for analysis ahead of the Parish Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 13^th February 2006.

Once the way ahead has been clarified assistance may be sought from SDC. (190/05)

Action-Councillors

8-Correspondence

The Schedule of Correspondence was circulated and is appended to these Minutes. All relevant communications have been circulated to Councillors. (191/05)

9-Community Safety

It was noted that the next Dursley Cluster of Parishes Meeting on 19^th January will be attended by the Chief Executive SDC and Chairmen of Parish Councils. Will any other Councillor interested in attending the Meeting please inform Chairman. (192/05)

Action-Councillors

10-Financial Matters

-The Statement of Receipts Payments and Authorisations was approved and is appended to these Minutes. The Building Society Balance was verified. (193/05)

11-Reports by Councillors

-Mrs Wannell and Shaw had nothing further to report.

-Mr Bartlam raised the matter of the Parish Council elections scheduled in May 2006. Clerk noted that procedures would be notified well in advance of the Elections. The past few Elections had been uncontested . In the context of the requirements for eligibility as a Quality Council a contested election, despite the significant cost penalty, may be preferable. (194/05)

-Mr Brown had no further points to raise. He concluded the Meeting by expressing his gratitude to Councillors and Clerk for their support during the past year. (195/05)

12-Dates of Next Meetings

Tuesday 10^th January 2006 at 7 30PM -Parish Council Meeting

Monday 23^rd January 2006 at 7 15PM-Presentation of SDC Planning Proposals to Joint Vale

Parishes

Monday 13^th February 2006 at 7 30PM- Parish Meeting to discuss Parish Plan

Tuesday 28^th February 2006 at 7 30PM -Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday 11^th April 2006 at 7 30PM -Parish Council Meeting

The Meeting was closed at 8 50PM.

J Larroucau (Clerk) min 188