Minutes & Agenda

 

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 3 May 2011

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr C Carter, Mr C Savery, Mrs F Hughes, Mrs B Sharpe,

Mr P Davies, Mrs K Law.

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

CSO J St John-Martin.

5 members of the public.

 

VANDALISM IN THE VILLAGE

CSO St John-Martin said that the number of patrols in the village had increased, and would remain at a high level.  There were other enquiries which were presently ongoing.  However, all future incidents should continue to be reported to the police.

Mr P Davies reported that the village had been very quiet.

Mr Chambers said the young people were no longer meeting on the station.

The Chairman thanked CSO St John-Martin, who then left the meeting.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr W Davies.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chairman: It was unanimously agreed that Mr Hughes continue in post as Chairman.

Vice Chairman:  It was likewise unanimously agreed that Mr Owen remain in post as Vice Chairman.

 

OPEN DISCUSSION

Mr Hay-Campbell requested that a representative of the Parish Council join the PCC Steering Group re: refurbishment of the church.  After discussion, Clerk was instructed to Agenda this for the next Parish Council meeting.

 

Mr Chambers reported that the WI had agreed procedures with Network Rail and had resumed gardening duties at the railway station.  Access to the platform was via a locked gate, the WI being issued with a key.

Mrs Jackson said that 14 people had attended a safety meeting organised by Network Rail, and this had proved very useful, particularly communicating with train drivers.  High visibility jackets had been provided.  The WI had decided to change to a low maintenance, wildflower type garden because of the difficulty in carrying water.

Clerk was asked to write a letter of thanks to the WI for their persistence in finally achieving this happy outcome.

 

Mr Chambers said the litter picking group was still in existence, but on an individual basis because of Health & Safety restrictions.  Clerk to write a letter of thanks to Mike Starr, who was in charge.  It was a case of people of the village taking care of the village.

 

 

Mr Chambers also said that the dog fouling problem seems to have improved.  However Mr Hartin said he had just received a complaint about it.

 

The Bedstone College buses travel through the village very fast, driven by both men and women.  Clerk to write a letter of complaint to Mr Symonds, Head Teacher.

 

Clerk was also asked to write letters of thanks to Mrs Carolyn Reader who maintains the website, and Ray Davies whose work is essential to keep the village tidy.

 

Mrs Sharpe mentioned that she had not received a copy of the Parish Plan.  Clerk to write to the PPSG.

 

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 5.4.11

Agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

White posts on the village green: A quotation of £255 + VAT had been received from B & J Davies to replace rotten posts, painting and chains.  Clerk to write to ask how many posts were involved.

 

The metal furniture on the green badly needed repainting.  Chairman to ask Ray Davies to do this.

 

ROADS

Mr Hartin said that a recent heavy storm had resulted in a pile of mud at The Willows.  A JCB and a lorry had been there today to clear it up.

 

PLANNING

There were no applications for consideration, nor any decisions to be reported by the planning authority.

Mr Hartin said that the charge for new housing was now £4,000 – £5,000 across the county.

 

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Miss Edwards had submitted a written report, new items as follows:

There was a well attended street party for the Royal Wedding held on the Recreation Ground on Friday 29 April.

It had been necessary to replace a number of posts around the play area as they were becoming loose and unsafe.  Also a post and rails on the corner of the disabled car park had to be replaced.

RoSPA had been instructed to carry out the inspection of the play areas, this to be carried out in July.

 

It was hoped that the repairs to the fence at the School Garden Play Area could be carried out before the RoSPA inspection.

CLUN VALLEY AED SCHEME

The next training day would be held on Saturday 11 June, either at Clungunford or Llanfairwaterdine.  Date and venue to be confirmed.

Collection boxes were being put in the pubs, this has proved to be quite lucrative.

It was anticipated that a Press Release would be issued soon.

Mr Savery reported that Bedstone School were keen to have their own AED, but there should be one available at all times for the village, and it was not known how this would work out.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Shropshire Council letter re: Oak Tree at Bedstone adjacent to B4367.  This needed substantial trimming as it was becoming unsafe.  Mr Savery had discussed this matter with Ms Siobhan Reedy, Tree Officer.

Mr Savery also said that the Coronation Oak would have to be felled owing to disease, and would establish whose responsibility this would be.  It was suggested that another tree be planted in its place, variety to be decided upon.

 

Shrops Council letter + enclosures re: Diversion of BOAT 51, near Lower Lye.  After discussion the Parish Council had no objection to this.

 

Shrops Council letter + enclosed booklets re: Sustainability, Energy and Carbon Reduction Advice.  To Post Office.

 

HOWLTA newsletter.  To Post Office.

 

Letter from Andy Mortimer, Planning Officer, re: Site Allocations and Management of Development (SAMDev) Plan.

 

Shrops Council letter + enclosure re: Adoption of the Type and Affordability of Housing SPD.

 

Shrops Council letter re: “A” Boards Approach – Issues and Enforcement.  Not relevant in this parish.

 

FINANCE

Bank balances were reported as:

Community (current) account                                                £13,654.59

(includes £12,000 Precept deposited on 20.4.11)

Of which:            Parish Plan account =   £1,014.49

Parish Council acct =             £12,640.10.

 

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                      £9,929.14.

 

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Aon Limited (insurance)                                                                  £641.82

Ray Davies (grasscutting etc)                                                                  £142.32

Bucknell Memorial Hall (hire for AED training day)                  £20.00

Npower (energy charge Mar 11 qtr)                                                     £174.94

Midlands Air Ambulance (donation)                                                       £100.00.

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

None.

 

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 June 2011 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

 

The meetings in July and November would be held in Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall.  Mr Savery to book these dates.

 

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.25pm.

 

 

THH/NEA

9.5.11

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on

Tuesday 3 May 2011

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr C Carter, Mr C Savery, Mrs F Hughes, Mrs B Sharpe,

Mr P Davies, Mrs K Law.

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

CSO J St John-Martin.

5 members of the public.

 

VANDALISM IN THE VILLAGE

CSO St John-Martin said that the number of patrols in the village had increased, and would remain at a high level.  There were other enquiries which were presently ongoing.  However, all future incidents should continue to be reported to the police.

Mr P Davies reported that the village had been very quiet.

Mr Chambers said the young people were no longer meeting on the station.

The Chairman thanked CSO St John-Martin, who then left the meeting.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr W Davies.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chairman: It was unanimously agreed that Mr Hughes continue in post as Chairman.

Vice Chairman:  It was likewise unanimously agreed that Mr Owen remain in post as Vice Chairman.

 

OPEN DISCUSSION

Mr Hay-Campbell requested that a representative of the Parish Council join the PCC Steering Group re: refurbishment of the church.  After discussion, Clerk was instructed to Agenda this for the next Parish Council meeting.

 

Mr Chambers reported that the WI had agreed procedures with Network Rail and had resumed gardening duties at the railway station.  Access to the platform was via a locked gate, the WI being issued with a key.

Mrs Jackson said that 14 people had attended a safety meeting organised by Network Rail, and this had proved very useful, particularly communicating with train drivers.  High visibility jackets had been provided.  The WI had decided to change to a low maintenance, wildflower type garden because of the difficulty in carrying water.

Clerk was asked to write a letter of thanks to the WI for their persistence in finally achieving this happy outcome.

 

Mr Chambers said the litter picking group was still in existence, but on an individual basis because of Health & Safety restrictions.  Clerk to write a letter of thanks to Mike Starr, who was in charge.  It was a case of people of the village taking care of the village.

 

 

Mr Chambers also said that the dog fouling problem seems to have improved.  However Mr Hartin said he had just received a complaint about it.

 

The Bedstone College buses travel through the village very fast, driven by both men and women.  Clerk to write a letter of complaint to Mr Symonds, Head Teacher.

 

Clerk was also asked to write letters of thanks to Mrs Carolyn Reader who maintains the website, and Ray Davies whose work is essential to keep the village tidy.

 

Mrs Sharpe mentioned that she had not received a copy of the Parish Plan.  Clerk to write to the PPSG.

 

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 5.4.11

Agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

White posts on the village green: A quotation of £255 + VAT had been received from B & J Davies to replace rotten posts, painting and chains.  Clerk to write to ask how many posts were involved.

 

The metal furniture on the green badly needed repainting.  Chairman to ask Ray Davies to do this.

 

ROADS

Mr Hartin said that a recent heavy storm had resulted in a pile of mud at The Willows.  A JCB and a lorry had been there today to clear it up.

 

PLANNING

There were no applications for consideration, nor any decisions to be reported by the planning authority.

Mr Hartin said that the charge for new housing was now £4,000 – £5,000 across the county.

 

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Miss Edwards had submitted a written report, new items as follows:

There was a well attended street party for the Royal Wedding held on the Recreation Ground on Friday 29 April.

It had been necessary to replace a number of posts around the play area as they were becoming loose and unsafe.  Also a post and rails on the corner of the disabled car park had to be replaced.

RoSPA had been instructed to carry out the inspection of the play areas, this to be carried out in July.

 

It was hoped that the repairs to the fence at the School Garden Play Area could be carried out before the RoSPA inspection.

CLUN VALLEY AED SCHEME

The next training day would be held on Saturday 11 June, either at Clungunford or Llanfairwaterdine.  Date and venue to be confirmed.

Collection boxes were being put in the pubs, this has proved to be quite lucrative.

It was anticipated that a Press Release would be issued soon.

Mr Savery reported that Bedstone School were keen to have their own AED, but there should be one available at all times for the village, and it was not known how this would work out.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Shropshire Council letter re: Oak Tree at Bedstone adjacent to B4367.  This needed substantial trimming as it was becoming unsafe.  Mr Savery had discussed this matter with Ms Siobhan Reedy, Tree Officer.

Mr Savery also said that the Coronation Oak would have to be felled owing to disease, and would establish whose responsibility this would be.  It was suggested that another tree be planted in its place, variety to be decided upon.

 

Shrops Council letter + enclosures re: Diversion of BOAT 51, near Lower Lye.  After discussion the Parish Council had no objection to this.

 

Shrops Council letter + enclosed booklets re: Sustainability, Energy and Carbon Reduction Advice.  To Post Office.

 

HOWLTA newsletter.  To Post Office.

 

Letter from Andy Mortimer, Planning Officer, re: Site Allocations and Management of Development (SAMDev) Plan.

 

Shrops Council letter + enclosure re: Adoption of the Type and Affordability of Housing SPD.

 

Shrops Council letter re: “A” Boards Approach – Issues and Enforcement.  Not relevant in this parish.

 

FINANCE

Bank balances were reported as:

Community (current) account                                                £13,654.59

(includes £12,000 Precept deposited on 20.4.11)

Of which:            Parish Plan account =   £1,014.49

Parish Council acct =             £12,640.10.

 

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                      £9,929.14.

 

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Aon Limited (insurance)                                                                  £641.82

Ray Davies (grasscutting etc)                                                                  £142.32

Bucknell Memorial Hall (hire for AED training day)                  £20.00

Npower (energy charge Mar 11 qtr)                                                     £174.94

Midlands Air Ambulance (donation)                                                       £100.00.

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

None.

 

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 June 2011 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

 

The meetings in July and November would be held in Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall.  Mr Savery to book these dates.

 

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.25pm.

 

 

THH/NEA

9.5.11

 

 

 

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 5 April 2011

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr W Davies, Mr C Carter, Mr P Davies, Mrs K Law,

Mr C Savery,  Shropshire Councillor N Hartin, CSO Ms J StJohn-Martin,

10 members of the public.

 

OPEN DISCUSSION RE: VANDALISM

Windows had been broken on two occasions at The Old School House down The Causeway, money stolen from the honesty box, and the hedge trashed.

 

At the School House next to the school on Friday and Saturday nights cars had been “keyed”.  This had been reported to the Police, and incident numbers allocated.

 

Oak doors and frames at the Station House had been damaged on two occasions, cost of repairs was estimated at over £2,000.  This was reported to the Ludlow Police, who promised extra patrols, possibly after dark.  It was thought that the Railway Police may wish to be involved since the damage was initiated from the platform.

 

A window was broken at Bucknell Court, and a double glazed window in the barn conversion by the Post Office was also broken.

 

One of the circus people who rent the station yard over the winter was asleep in his caravan when it was attacked.  (Some residents thought that the circus people may be responsible for the vandalism but all present at this meeting strongly refuted this.)

 

It appeared that the vandals were being served alcohol in some pubs when they were clearly under age.

 

Bottles were smashed in the driveway of Oil Mill House, and the vandals squared up to the householder until he informed them he was a Prison Officer.

 

Daffodils were bashed down outside the woodyard.

 

Kids were banging on doors and windows in Weston Road.  Several of the residents could be termed vulnerable and this was very distressing for them.

 

The Chairman offered to go to Ludlow School and speak to the Head Master, and asked whether the Police could approach the school as well.

 

Generally in the village antisocial behaviour had now escalated to criminal damage.

 

Mr Hartin said that Ludlow School had written to all parents re: bad behaviour on the school bus, but as the letter had been sent home with pupils, it was not known whether the parents had received it.

 

CSO StJohn-Martin said that Police would be patrolling between 10pm and midnight, targeting the youth of the village, and would speak to their parents.  It was important that every incident was reported to the Police for their records.  In an emergency people should dial 999, take photos providing there is no risk, but for non-emergency incidents the number to dial is 0300 333 3000.  CSO StJohn-Martin would drop off contact cards at the garage.  Clerk to inform CSO StJohn-Martin of all incidents to date.

 

The Chairman thanked CSO StJohn-Martin, who then left the meeting.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mrs B Sharpe, Mrs F Hughes.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 1.3.11

Approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

Grasscutting at Chestnut Meadow. Nothing to report at present.  Clerk to contact the Housing Association again.

 

Trees in Redlake Meadow. A detailed letter had been received from Ms Siobhan Reedy, which would be copied to Mr Owen.  Ms Reedy did not address the problem of damage to pavements, and Clerk to write requesting a site meeting with Mr Blessington and Mr W Davies to discuss this.

 

New Post Box in Weston Road. Nothing to report at present.

 

Litter bin at station car park/Weston Road. Nothing to report at present.

 

White posts on the village green. Chairman still investigating.

 

Fence at school garden play area. Mr Hartin advised that there may be funding available from the LJC for this.

 

Damage to common land in Chapel Lawn Road. Chairman still investigating.

 

Schools Reorganisation. Mr Hartin reported that discussions were ongoing¸ and that the consultation would end on 30 April.  The Cabinet meeting on 6 May would discuss this.

 

ROADS:

Bad pot holes were being filled in through the village and the sweeper had been in operation recently.

 

New street light. This matter was in hand.

 

Muddy roads in Bedstone. Mr Hartin to report these.

Damaged light opposite The Tyndings. Central Networks had mislaid the fault form, Clerk had sent another one.

 

Shield for street light in Weston Road. Nothing to report at present, Clerk to chase Prysmian.

 

PLANNING

Application No. 11/00852/AGR. Agricultural building for storage of implements at Orchard Cottage, Mynd Farm, had been sent for information only.

 

Application No. 11/00189/FUL. Dwelling + detached garage at Land at Hall Farm, Bucknell, had been withdrawn.

 

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Miss Edwards reported as follows:

E.on/Central Networks were still planning to run the cables underground before the end of their financial year.

A quotation was awaited from Central Networks for the connection of the changing rooms.

It was planned to apply to The Big Lottery Reaching Community’s Fund for a grant towards the new Memorial Hall.

Planning had now lapsed on the new hall.  Discussions had been held with the Architect who was in contact with the Council to see if anything could be done to reduce the re-application fee of £2,435.00.

Fund raising was being planned towards internal works to the changing rooms to cover plumbing, fitments and decorating.  Mr Hartin suggested the Steering Group apply again to the LJC.

The Bucknell Charity Cup was being held on 17 April.

There was an Easter Egg Draw to raise funds towards the playing field maintenance.  This was at the garage at the moment and would be drawn next Wednesday at the Whist Drive.

 

CLUN VALLEY AED SCHEME

The next training session was planned for 9 April at Bucknell Memorial Hall.

 

FINANCE:

Account balances were reported as:

Community (current) account                                                            £7,019.71

Of which:        Parish Plan account                             £1,014.49

Parish Council account                       £6,005.22.

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                  £5,929.14.

 

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Mrs N Adams (Mar. qtr: sal. £454.84, exp. £111.28)                                   £566.12

Association of Local Councils (50% seminar fee for Clerk)                 £10.00

Association of Local Councils (subs 2011/12)                                   £272.63

HOWLTA (subs 2011/12)                                                                   £10.00

Mr Ray Davies (grasscutting, etc)                                                      £118.60

G Bryan Jones Ltd (servicing mower and strimmer)                          £125.77

Mr T Hughes (refund for heating of Memorial Hall)                           £12.00.

Clun Valley AED Scheme. Letter had been received from Eddie Jones, Organiser of the Scheme thanking the Parish Council for its donation.  It was unanimously agreed to donate the remaining £150 to the Scheme, as had been suggested in the past.

 

Bucknell Allotments Association. Letter had been received from the Secretary requesting a donation.  After discussion it was agreed to donate £100 towards the cost of the fence.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

RBL letter re: Great Poppy Party Weekend.

2 x Good Councillor’s Guide

Shropshire Council letter re: Closure of Clun Bridge from 9 May.

Shrops Council letter + enclosed posters re: Consultation on schools’ proposals.

Shrops Council letter re: SW Shrops Flood Forum – 30 June 2011.

Correspondence from Philip Dunne MP & Shrops Council re: Localism Bill.

Shrops Council letter + enclosures re: Delivery of Infrastructure, etc.

HOWLTA Ticket  Application forms for Knucklas Viaduct Walk 10.4.11.

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Bedstone Village Hall signs. Mr Savery had been quoted a price of £137 per sign, two were required.  It was agreed unanimously that the Parish Council pay for these.

 

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be the Annual Parish Assembly, followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting and will be held on Tuesday 3 May 2011 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.15pm.

THH/NEA

25.4.11

 

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 1 March 2011

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman),  Mr W Davies, Mr C Carter.

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

4 members of the public.

 

OPEN DISCUSSION

Ms Reader said that the website was currently not working as there were server problems with BT.  It was hoped this could be sorted soon, possibly by transferring to another server.

Miss Edwards said the fence round the School Garden Play Area needed mending.  Mr W Davies and Mr Carter to have a look at it.

Mr Chambers mentioned damage to the edge of the common land in Chapel Lawn Road which needed to be reinstated, also building materials had been dumped.  Chairman to investigate.

The Chairman reported that the closing of toilet facilities was discussed at the recent Local Joint Committee meeting.  Generally people were not happy about this decision.

Schools reorganisation.  Mr Hartin said that it was a strong possibility that four local primary schools (Bucknell, Clun, Clunbury and Newcastle) would be recommended to form a Federation, ie sharing Governors, Head Teacher, and support staff.  Ultimately it was up to the Boards of Governors concerned to decide.

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr C Savery, Mrs B Sharpe, Mrs K Law, Mr P Davies, Mrs F Hughes.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 1.2.11

Agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

Grasscutting at Chestnut Meadow. Clerk had sent a reminder letter to South Shropshire Housing Association.

Trees in Redlake Meadow. Clerk had telephoned Severn Trent, who had said it appeared the main sewer went along the pavement (footway), but householders were advised to consult their Deeds to be sure.

New post box in Weston Road. Clerk to contact Royal Mail again.

Litter bin down The Hales. This was installed in early February, at no cost to the Parish Council.

A further litter bin was needed either opposite the shop by the car park posts, or halfway down Weston Road by the salt bin, location to be decided.  Clerk to request another bin.

Sewage leak at The Causeway. Severn Trent had written apologising for the delay in dealing with this problem.  The enclosed Complaints Procedure leaflet to be forwarded to Mrs Edwards.

White posts on the village green. There was some discussion as to whether chains were required.

School garden play area. Dealt with under Open Discussion.

Signs to Bedstone village hall. Clerk had requested the signs, and given Mr Savery’s contact details for the exact positioning required.

ROADS:

Bridge End Lane. The whole length of the lane is now in a very bad condition.

Clerk to report this to Highways.

 

Top of Daffodil Lane. Mud needs to be cleaned away.  It was thought this road was resurfaced about 5 years ago, Clerk to investigate.

 

Damaged light opposite The Tyndings has still not been repaired.  Clerk to chase.

 

Street light in Weston Road outside Euxton House was shining into residents’ bedrooms.  Clerk to enquire whether a shield could be fitted.

 

New street light. Clerk reported that this matter was in hand.

 

PLANNING

There were no applications for discussion.

 

Application No. 10/05464/FUL, Ground mounted solar photovoltaic array at Pine Hill, Oil Mill Lane, had been granted.

 

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Miss Edwards reported as follows:

E-on/Central Networks were still planning to run the cables underground before the end of their financial year.

The second payment had been made to the builder which had enabled all the funds to be claimed from Shropshire County Council.

The Police had to be called last Wednesday as someone had entered the site and tried to gain access to the changing rooms.  The Police believed it was just youths as they had tried to kick the door in when it actually opened outwards.

It was planned to apply to The Big Lottery Reaching Communities’ Fund for a grant towards the New Memorial Hall.

Planning had now lapsed on the new hall but this will be re-applied for.  Mr Hartin advised this should be done immediately to avoid a greatly increased cost.

Fund raising was being planned towards internal works to the changing rooms to cover plumbing, internal fitments and decorating.  It was anticipated that some of the decorating would be done in house.

There was a general discussion on vandalism in the village, which seemed particularly prevalent at the moment.  A gang of youths and girls, some from outside the village, were causing damage and intimidating people.  Cans, bottles and pizza boxes had been littered in the play areas.  Mr W Davies suggested CCTV cameras.  Miss Edwards said that this would be considered at the appropriate time.

It was agreed to donate a further £300 to the playing field project in due course.

 

CLUN VALLEY AED SCHEME

The next training day was confirmed as Saturday 9 April from 10am to 2pm in Bucknell Memorial Hall.  Names of those attending to be given to Mr Ian Owen, Vice Chairman.  Posters were being distributed.

It was agreed that the Parish Council pay for the hire of the hall, plus heating.

Anyone who came on the day would need to bring passport and utility bill for a CRB check.

FINANCE

Account balances were reported as:

Community current account                                                                        £7,280.83

Of which            Parish Plan account                            £1,014.49

Parish Council account                        £6,286.34

 

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                            £5,928.40.

 

It was unanimously agreed to pay the following:

Mrs C Reader (website server fee)                                             £42.30

Bridgnorth Crime Prevention (crucial crew)                            £40.00

Npower (energy charge December 2010 qtr)                                 £178.82.

 

Review of Clerk’s Salary.  The Clerk left the meeting while this was discussed.

The Parish Council agreed to increase the Clerk’s salary from SCP17 (£1819.376 to SCP18 (£1855.152 on the NALC Salary Scale LC1 for Part-time clerks from 1^st April 2011.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Notification from Shropshire Council re: New on-line Public Access and Consultee Access system.

ALC memo + enclosed Nomination form for Buckingham Palace Garden Party on Tuesday 19.7.11.  To Chairman.

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

None.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 5 April 2011 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.05pm.

 

 

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 1 February 2011

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr C Carter, Mr C Savery,

Mrs F Hughes, Mrs B Sharpe, Mr P Davies, Mrs K Law,

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

Mr E Jones & Mr G Barker – Clun Valley AED Scheme.

6 members of the public.

 

PRESENTATION RE: CLUN VALLEY AED SCHEME

(Automatic External Defibrillator)

Mr Jones said that the scheme was set up in the early part of last year and to date over 50 people had been trained to use the equipment.  So far £3,500 had been raised by the Community Heartbeat Trust, and this money was used immediately to purchase more AED machines.  An application for additional funds had been submitted to the Local Joint Committee and an answer was expected by 10 February.  Fund raising was ongoing to keep the scheme active.

The next training event was scheduled for 9 April.

 

Mr Barker said that the AEDs were very user-friendly.  Children aged 8 and over could be trained to use the machine, but could not go on call until they were 18 years old.  Mr Barker explained the procedure for using the AED and the safety features that were incorporated.

 

It was hoped to arrange for the training on 9 April to be held at Bucknell.  There would be no charge for trainees, but some form of identity and a utility bill would be needed if further training was required, for instance Community First Responder.

 

Following questions from the floor, the Chairman thanked Mr Jones and Mr Barker, who then left the meeting.

 

OPEN DISCUSSION

There were no matters to be discussed.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr W Davies.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 4.1.11

Approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

 

MATTERS ARISING

Grasscutting at Chestnut Meadow. Nothing to report at present.

 

New post box in Weston Road. The 8 weeks will be up on 3.2.11.

Trees in Redlake Meadow. Letter had been received from Ms Siobhan Reedy suggesting that there was some confusion as to whether this particular tree should be removed, as another birch tree had been felled some years ago, and requesting copies of any correspondence on the subject.  Mr Owen said it had been agreed verbally, and Clerk to reply in this vein.  Also that the tree was breaking up the pavement causing trip hazards, and potentially damaging the drains.

 

Litter bin down The Hales. Mr Meyrick, Street Scene Department, was visiting Bucknell today to assess where a bin could be located, and would contact the Clerk.

 

Sewage Leak at The Causeway. Nothing to report at present.

 

ROADS

Pot holes around the village had been filled in.

 

Street light opposite The Tyndings. Prysmian had reported that this light was damaged and would need to be repaired by Central Networks.  Clerk had the matter in hand.

 

New street light near Sitwell Close. Clerk reported that an additional VAT payment of £15.12 was due.  The exact position of the new light was revised.

 

PLANNING

Application No. 10/05464/FUL Ground mounted solar photovoltaic array at Oakhill, Oil Mill Lane.  No objection.

 

Application No. 11/00189/FUL  Four bedroom dwelling + garage at Land at Hall Farm, Bucknell.  After some discussion it was decided on a show of hands 6 in favour, 1 abstention, to object on the grounds that a second house would be overcrowding the plot.

 

Mr Hartin said the process for Parish Councils to object to planning applications was about to be changed and that training would be available to Councillors.  It was anticipated that a member of the Planning Department would come out to talk to Parish Councils on this matter.

 

There were no decisions to be reported by the Planning authority.

 

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Miss Edwards reported as follows:

The field had been completely sealed off with security fencing during the build for Health & Safety reasons, but there had been reports of vandalism.  The toilet had been tipped over and the first aid box stripped.  Someone had been climbing up the walls causing them to crumble.

e.on/Central Networks were still planning to underground the cables before the end of their financial year.

There were reports of dog fouling on the pathway nearest the road.  Dog Warden to be asked to patrol this area and possibly suggest other ways to prevent this.

The first payment had been made to the builder.

An extension to the date for funds from Shropshire Council had been given and all works to this value should be complete before this expired.

A site meeting had been arranged with the builder, the architect, a representative from the football club, and Miss Edwards to decide what additional work could be done to the changing rooms.

Funds raised by the football club amounted to £4,552.50.

 

FINANCE

Account balances were reported as

Community current account                                                                        £8,642.95

Of which            Parish plan account                            £2,011.49

Parish Council account                        £6,631.46.

 

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                            £5,928.40.

 

It was unanimously agreed to pay the following:

Central Networks (excess VAT)                                                    £15.12

Scenesetters (Parish Plan expense)                                                          £240.00

Shropshire Council (Parish Plan expense)                                              £757.00.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

HOWLTA Newsletter

Shropshire Council letter re:  Emergency Planning Briefing 11.4.11.  To  Chairman.

Shropshire County NHS PCT documents re: consultation on the future of hospital services.  To Chairman.

Royal British Legion letter + enclosure re: Great Poppy Party Weekend 10-12 June 2011.  Agenda next time.

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Parish Plan booklet. Mr Owen said this was in effect just a survey, similar to the one done 5 years ago.  The Chairman said the parish was required to do it.  Mr Savery said there was ample opportunity during the creation of the Plan for comment.  Mr Owen said there was nothing in the Plan about employment.

 

Public toilets. Mr Chambers was invited to speak from the floor and said that people were concerned about Shropshire Council’s plans to close all the public toilets, especially in Ludlow. The Chairman replied that he had brought this up at the last LJC meeting and was told the decision had already been taken.  Parish Councils had not been asked to comment.  Bishops Castle Town Council had taken on the running of the public toilets there.

Mr Hartin said that in urban areas some businesses had contributed to the cost of maintaining public toilets.  Clun had doubled their Precept to cover the cost of running theirs because of the number of holidaymakers who visited.

Chairman to write to complain about the lack of consultation on this matter.

 

AED Scheme. After discussion it was agreed to make a donation of £350 to the scheme as a first payment.  Further donations to be considered in the future.

 

Railway crossing. Large white bags had been dumped on the Craven Arms side of the crossing.  Clerk to get them removed.

White posts on the village green need to be replaced.  Chairman to obtain quotations.

 

School garden play area. Mr Hartin said the fence had been damaged.  Mr Owen proposed wire mesh be fixed to the fence.

 

Bedstone Village Hall. Mr Savery asked whether a sign or signs could be provided to direct visitors to the hall.  Clerk to make enquiries.

 

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 March 2011 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.40pm.

 

 

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 4 January 2011

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr C Savery,

Mrs F Hughes, Mrs K Law, Mrs B Sharpe, Mr P Davies.

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

5 members of the public.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Mrs Edwards said there had been a sewerage problem at the end of The Causeway by the bridge on Christmas night and a lingering smell remained.  Clerk to write to Severn Trent asking for prompt action to correct this and any similar future situations.

The rubbish collection was now up to date.  Some roads could not have their rubbish collected because of bad road conditions.

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr C Carter, Mr W Davies.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 2.11.10

Agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING

Standing Orders & Financial Regulations. It was agreed unanimously on a show of hands to adopt these.

Grass cutting at Chestnut Meadow. A letter had been received from the Housing Association stating that the piece of land in question did not belong to them.  However, the Parish Council believe that one of the last acts of South Shropshire District Council was to sell this area to South Shropshire Housing Association for the nominal sum of £1.  Clerk to follow this up.

Trees in Redlake Meadow. Clerk had written to the County Tree Officer but as yet had received no reply.  Reminder letter to be sent with copies to Mr Kim Ryley, Chief Executive, and Mr Hartin.

New post box in Weston Road. Letter had been received from Royal Mail stating that they were investigating the possibility of installing a post box half way down Weston Road.  Situation to be monitored.

ROADS

Road between the school and the station. It appeared the road was sinking as the pavement was coming away from the kerb.  Clerk to report this.

Bottom of the hill in Bedstone. Mr Savery reported that the surface had become cracked and would break up very soon.  Clerk to report this also.

Bridge End Lane. Mr Martin Garland was invited to speak from the floor and said that the road surface was broken up very badly especially at the village end where it had been cracked up by lorries.  Clerk to write to Highways.

Proposed new street light. The application form was completed and a cheque for £710.88 was approved.

Access to Mr Colin Jones’ house at The Mynd. Letter had been received from Highways stating that this was a private road.  To be copied to Mr Jones.

Road from Bedstone to The Mynd. Highways had issued an order for the drains to be cleaned.

Litter bin down The Hales. Letter had been received from Shropshire Council stating that a bin could be provided at a cost of £236 including a post and installation.  It was agreed unanimously on a show of hands to supply this.  Clerk to progress.

PLANNING

Application No. 10/04905/FUL. Extension to agricultural building at land north of Hayes House.  No objection.

Application No. 09/03091/OUT. Thirty dwellings, business and industrial use, etc at Coal and Timber Yard/Railway Sidings, Bucknell.  A site visit had been made by the Planning Committee on 23 November and it was understood the application had been granted that day.

Application No. 10/02565/FUL. Construction of a balcony (retrospective) at 1 The Square, Bucknell.  An appeal had been made regarding refusal of this application.

PARISH PLAN

Mr Graves distributed copies of the finished Parish Plan.  A copy of the A5 booklet would be delivered to every household in the parish.  The Chairman proposed that any money remaining be ring fenced to pay for any follow-up actions which may be required.  This was agreed.

A review of the Parish Plan would be carried out in a few years’ time.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

No report available.

CLUN VALLEY AED SCHEME

Mr Owen said that two representatives would attend the February Parish Council meeting to give a talk.  Volunteers and fund raisers would be needed.  It was important to get as many people as possible to attend.  Clerk to contact the Ludlow Advertiser and the Journal.  Mr Graves to get the details put on the website, and Mr Owen to produce posters.

FINANCE

Account balances were reported as:

Community current account                                                                        £9,832.71

Of which            Parish Plan account                £2,053.35

Parish Council account            £7,779.36

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                            £5,927.66.

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Mr Ray Davies (grasscutting, etc)                                                      £118.60

Bucknell Memorial Hall (hire for 5 meetings)                                   £40.00

Mrs N Adams (salary/expenses/use of home allowance)                   £650.86

Central Networks (Connection for new street light)                            £710.88

Mr G Jackson (refund for Parish Plan expenses)                                  £41.86

Bucknell Community Sports Project (donation: changing rooms)            £200.00.

Precept for year 2011/12. Clerk tabled a forward budget estimate and after discussion, the Chairman proposed a Precept of £12,000 which was approved on a show of hands 5 in favour 1 against.

CORRESPONDENCE

Shropshire Council letter re: consultation on Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Affordable Rural Housing guide for parish councils

Letter from Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire re: Jubilee Preparations 2012.

Shropshire Hills AONB letter + 2009-2010 Review of progress and achievements.

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust newsletter “A Healthier Future”

“The Playing Field” newsletter.

All the above to the Chairman for his consideration.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Mr Graves was invited to speak from the floor and explained the Knighton Rotary Club’s “message in a bottle” scheme to make medical/next of kin/etc information available to emergency workers when necessary.  Mr Graves was asked to pursue this matter.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 February 2011 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

THH/NEA

10.1.11

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held onTuesday 3 August 2010

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr C Carter, Mr C Savery,

Mrs B Sharpe, Mr P Davies.

4 members of the public.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Mr Chambers referred to the occasion when members of the WI had been challenged by the police for “trespassing” on the station in order to water the plants.  They had been quite officious, especially as this access had been fully agreed with the authorities.

It was possible that a complaint had been made as children and youths had been coming onto the station and litter had been strewn around.  There were other problems in the play area and at Daffodil Lane, where there were similar problems with litter and fast food containers, and the bins full of wine bottles.

There was a sign to say that the WI looked after the flowers on the station.  It was not clear whether it was the transport police or the regular police.

The Chairman said that some changes were proposed to the churchyard and the interior of the church.  There would be an information session on Saturday 4 September between 9.30am and 1 pm.  The PCC were responsible for the church, but this was really a matter of concern to the whole village.  One possible change was the provision of flood lights outside to illuminate the paths and the church building at night.

Mrs Edwards had written on behalf of the Village Hall Committee as several of the members had concerns particularly with the proposal to remove some of the pews to provide an “entertainments centre”, which would be in competition with other venues in the parish and was thus a sustainability issue.  There were also concerns expressed as to where the money would come from to fund these projects.

Mrs Edwards said the main road through the village was scheduled to be resurfaced tomorrow.

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mrs F Hughes, Mr W Davies, Mrs K Law, Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

MINUTES OF WORKING GROUP MEETING HELD 15.6.10

Approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 6.7.10

Under “Open Discussion” first paragraph.  The last sentence should begin:  “The Chairman reported . . .”.  Subject to this correction, the Minutes were then approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING

Storage container at the school. It would appear that Ms Jill Middleton, School House, was having problems with her Insurance Company regarding payment for the damage.  Chairman to follow this up.

ROADS

Dip in the road by Sitwell. The Vice Chairman reported that he had spoken to Mr Ian Martin at Highways about this, but no repair had taken place.  Clerk to write.

The sign at the Station blocking the view had been moved.

Road bridge by the garage. Vice Chairman reported that stones were working loose on the parapet.  Clerk to write to the appropriate authority.

Proposed new street light. Clerk to contact e.on re: this.

PLANNING

Application No. 10/02748/FUL Proposal at Brookfields, Bucknell.  No objection.

There were no decisions to be reported by the Planning Authority.

PARISH PLAN

Mr Graves apologised for the delay in production of the PP but the Steering Group had decided that more thought needed to be given to the content.  The Chairman requested that a full copy be provided, and Mr Graves said this should be available by the end of August.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Mrs Edwards reported as follows:

An extension on the money secured from Shropshire Council had been approved, and the date put back to December 2010.

A sum of £1,545.00 had already been promised to the Football Club from villagers.

The date of the Memorial Hall Committee and Football Club funding day was confirmed as Sunday 19 September and would involve It’s a Knockout and BBQ.

A revised quotation had been received from e-on for the electricity connection to the changing rooms and the Memorial Hall in the future.  This amounted to £23,033.04 including VAT.

The Builder was hoping to start on site in approximately 5 weeks.

The 100 Club was due to start again at the beginning of September, tickets were available from hall committee members.

FINANCES

Account balances were reported as:

Community account                                                                                    £13,249.86

Of which:            Parish Plan account                            £2,196.46

Parish Council account                      £11,053.40

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                              £5,927.35.

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Playsafety Limited (inspecting play areas equipment)                  £148.05

Npower (energy charge June 10 qtr)                                                     £176.87

Mr Ray Davies (grasscutting etc)                                                      £174.00.

Playsafety Report on the play area by the school, and the Daffodil Lane play area had mentioned some items which needed attention.  Chairman to read the report and arrange for a Contractor to carry out the required repairs at the play area by the school.  Mrs Edwards to arrange for the repairs on the Daffodil Lane play equipment to be done.

Repairs to Notice Board by the garage.

Mr Carter declared a personal and prejudicial interest and left the meeting while this matter was discussed.  Two quotations had been received for the work and after discussion, those present approved Mr Carter’s quotation.

CORRESPONDENCE

Shropshire Council letter re: Consultation on Draft Shropshire Parking Strategy.

Shrops Council letter re: Future Consultation on Planning Applications.

Shrops Council letter re: Changes to weekly food waste collections.

Shrops Council letter + enclosure re: Spotlight on the Shropshire Economy.

Shrops Council Press release + enclosures re:  working with “grass roots” councils.

Shrops Council poster & leaflet re: Kick Start home improvement grants.

Letter from Cllr M Bennett re: rural mobile library service.

West Mercia Police Authority letter + report.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust newsletter Spring 2010.

All the above to the Chairman for his attention/action.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Railway hedge. This is very untidy at present.  Some time ago the Parish Council agreed to have the hedge trimmed, but following a complaint, the railway authority had the hedge cut down.  Clerk to write asking that they undertake to have the hedge trimmed regularly.

20mph limit past the school. The Chairman had received a letter from Mr Andy Wilde, Traffic & Highway Engineering at Shropshire Council regarding the Parish Council’s request for a 20mph limit.  Mr Wilde explained the difficulties, and said that at a recent meeting, the Head Teacher had not mentioned a 20mph limit.  Chairman to speak to the Head Teacher.

Clun Valley AED Scheme. Clerk reported that the intention was for every parish in the Clun valley to have its own defibrillator, operated by a team of First Responders.

Enquiries to be made re: this scheme.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 September 2010 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.05pm.

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 6 July 2010

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr C Carter, Mrs B Sharpe,

Mrs F Hughes, Mr W Davies.

4 members of the public.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Miss Edwards reported that more fence palings had been pulled off by the play area.

Mr Graves said a dog fouling notice down The Causeway had been broken.  The Chairman said he had placed a book at the garage where such problems could be noted down for the Street Clean Operative, but it was not known whether this was being used.  It had also been hoped that the local Police Officer would note down when he or she had visited the village.  Miss Edwards reported that visiting police officers had castigated members of the WI for trespassing on the station in order to water the flowers.

The lights on the crossing had been replaced and were now much more effective.

Mr W Davies said that there had been a number of bonfires in the village, but none of them were his responsibility.

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr P Davies, Mr C Savery.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 1.6.10

Approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

The Minutes of the Working Group Meeting held 15.6.10 would be circulated to all parties.

MATTERS ARISING

Parish Plan Accounts. Clerk said that four payments were missing from the Parish Plan figure, and the correct amount was as reported in the Minutes.

Storage container by the school. Chairman had attempted to speak to the resident at the School House, but without success.  No reply had been received to the Clerk’s letter and a reminder had been sent.  Chairman to speak to the Head Teacher.

ROADS

Pot holes were being repaired in the village but there was a ridge in the road by The Sitwell Arms which needed attention.

Proposed new street light. Npower had said that e.on could do this cheaper.  Clerk to write to e.on and also suggest a position for the underground cable.

Closure of Bedstone to Bucknell road in order to replace culverts.  New start date of 23 August for 5 days.

PLANNING

There were no applications for considerations.

The following applications had been granted:

Nos. 10/01246/COU. Synthetic surface at Bedstone College.

No. 10/01719/FUL & No. 10/01720/LBC. Conversion of assembly room/bar into guest accommodation at The Baron of Beef.

PARISH PLAN

Mr Graves reported that 11 responses to the draft plan had been received.  A meeting of the Steering Group had been held last Friday to discuss this and update the text of the Parish Plan.  The finished Plan would be similar to that of Clun & Chapel Lawn in A5 size.

Mr Graves described the format of the proposed Plan.

It was hoped that the Parish Plan would be published in mid September.

The Chairman asked that the Steering Group be invited to the next Parish Council meeting in order that they may be officially thanked for undertaking the considerable amount of work involved in creating the Parish Plan.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Miss Edwards reported as follows:

The Football Foundation had turned down the grant application as funding had been cut very considerably.

The Local Joint Committee had awarded a grant of £11,000.

The total build cost had been reduced to £71,284 by taking out some of the building work, this would now be done by volunteers.

It was hoped an extension would be granted on the time limit on the money from Shropshire Council, which originally would have to be spent by July 2010.   Miss Edwards had written to Marie Boxall regarding this.

A donation of £5,000 had been given towards the project with the stipulation that a further £5,000 be raised from the community.  A sum of £1,200 had already been promised to the Football Club.

The Memorial Hall Committee and the Football Club were planning a joint funding day on Sunday 19 September (date to be confirmed), this would involve It’s a Knockout and a Barbeque.

Mr Peter Davies had offered to put on a film show.  There would also be a Car Boot Sale on the Station Yard on 5 September.

The RoSPA Inspection of the two play areas had been booked and should have already taken place.

MedlicottSnows Solicitors had completed all paperwork to enable e.on to underground the cables on the recreation ground site.

The Lease had been signed by the Memorial Hall Committee and the Parish Council.  Mr Owen said that a correction to the Agreement may need to be signed by the Trustees.

Miss Edwards said that someone had tried to remove the lead from the roof of the notice board, and that there was graffiti on the play equipment.  The Chairman said it was important this was reported to the police.

FINANCE

Account balances were reported as:

Current (community) account                                                           £14,466.89

Of which:    Parish Plan account             £2,196.46

Parish Council a/c              £12,270.43.

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                  £5,927.35.

It was agreed to pay the following:

Mr Ray Davies (grasscutting etc)                                                         £220.40

Mrs N Adams (salary/expenses June 10 qtr)                                        £458.11

Aon Limited (insurance)                                                                                            £583.70.

Incoming.

Cheque for £3 from Memorial Hall Committee (rent for Daffodil Lane ground for three years to 31.12.10.

Mr Owen proposed that a donation of £500 be made towards funding being raised by the Memorial Hall Committee.  The Chairman said that this should not be aHHrejected, but should be postponed until a later date.  Miss Edwards agreed that this be raised at future meetings when the situation would become clearer.  This was agreed.

CORRESPONDENCE

Letter from Alice Dilly, Shropshire Council re: Bucknell 30mph speed limit.  Chairman explained that he had been referring to the proposed 20mph limit by the school.  Mr Owen said that the speed limit signs had been sprayed over by vandals, some had been cleaned, but not the repeater signs.  Clerk to write to Highways.

Agenda and associated papers re: LJC meeting 7.7.10.

HOWLTA Newsletter.  To Post Office.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

A request had been received from a parishioner for a post box in Weston Road, about half way down.  Clerk to write to Royal Mail.

It was thought that a Housing Association house in Weston Road had been sold, and the Section 106 agreement was vulnerable.  Mr Graves was invited to speak from the floor and said that as of last week the house had not been sold.  Clerk to write to South Shropshire Housing Association for clarification.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 3 August 2010 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm.

THH/NEA

8.7.10aH

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

A Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 3 August 2010 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

A G E N D A

OPEN DISCUSSION

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

MINUTES OF WORKING GROUP MEETING HELD 15.6.10

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 6.7.10

MATTERS ARISING:

Storage container/car parking at school

ROADS:

Report of road conditions/street lamp failures

Proposed new street light

PLANNING:

To consider applications received

To note decisions reported by Planning Authority

PARISH PLAN

Report from Steering Group

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT:

Report from Steering Group

FINANCE:

To note account balances

To approve settlement of accounts

CORRESPONDENCE:

To note correspondence received

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

Late items

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

N E Adams

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

A Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 July 2010 in Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall at 7.30pm.

A G E N D A

OPEN DISCUSSION

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 1.6.10

MATTERS ARISING:

Storage Container/car parking at the School

ROADS:

Report of road conditions/street lamp failures

Proposed new street light

PLANNING:

To consider applications received

To note decisions reported by Planning Authority

PARISH PLAN:

Report from Steering Group

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT:

Report from Steering Group

FINANCE:

To note account balances

To approve settlement of accounts

Parish Plan account

CORRESPONDENCE:

To note correspondence received

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Late items

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

N E Adams

29.6.10

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 1 June 2010

PRESENT

Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr P Davies, Mrs B Sharpe, Mr C Carter,

Mr C Savery, Shropshire Councillor N Hartin,

9 members of the public.

PRESENTATION BY CLLR N HARTIN

Re: LDF – Issues & Options – Site Allocations Document.

Mr Hartin began by stating that around 2,000 houses would need to be built in this area, and this consultation document was to ascertain public opinion as to where these should be built.  There were other aspects, such as whether development boundaries should be removed, and how much open market housing should be allowed.  Mr Hartin urged the Parish Council to respond to the consultation.  Following questions from the floor, the Vice Chairman thanked Mr Hartin for his presentation.

The Vice Chairman would consult absent members of the Parish Council, comments from parishioners to be directed to Parish Councillors.

OPEN DISCUSSION

It was understood Weston Road was to be resurfaced.

There were no other matters for discussion and the Vice Chairman closed the Open Meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mrs K Law, Mrs F Hughes, Mr W Davies.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Mr Savery declared a personal interest in the planning applications at Bedstone School as he was a Trustee of the Bedstone Settlement.

MINUTES OF ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 4.5.10

Approved unanimously and signed by the Vice Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING:

Allotments. Letter from the Secretary of BAA (Bucknell Allotments Asscn) thanking the Parish Council for its support for this venture.

Storage container at the School. No reply yet received.

ROADS:

Street Lights. Mrs Sharpe had managed to get the three faulty street lights repaired.

Proposed new street light. There was some confusion as to the exact position of the power cable near the Sitwell Arms.

Car parking at the School. No reply yet received.

Road closure notice: B4367 between Dog Kennel Lane junction and Bedstone

For 5 days from 2 August for culvert replacement.

PLANNING:

Applications Nos. 10/01719/FUL & 10/01720/LBC Conversion of first floor assembly rooms/bar into guest accommodation.  Supported.

Application No. 10/01224/FUL Single storey modular building at Bedstone College to provide music school.  Supported.

Application No. 10/01568/LBC Alterations re: conversion of barn at The Willows, Bucknell.  Supported.

Application No. 10/01676/FUL Underground LPG tank at Woodlands, Bucknell.  Supported.

Application No. 10/01246/COU Use of part of site for synthetic multi use games area.  No objection but Councillors queried whether a different site could be found as the area suggested was Bedstone House lawn.

There were no decisions by the Planning Authority to be reported.

PARISH PLAN

Mr Graves handed out copies of the early draft to all Parish Councillors for comment, and would also send copies to the WI, village hall committees, etc.  Each copy had a comment form and envelope enclosed.  It was anticipated the finished Parish Plan would be similar to that of Clun & Chapel Lawn’s.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

The decision from the Football Foundation re: grant should be made by the end of June.

An application to the LJC for the balance of the funds had been deferred until their next meeting.  The money secured from Shropshire Council had to be spent by July 2010, but it was hoped to obtain an extension.  Frances Hall was liaising with the LJC and Shropshire Council.

The Football Club had received a grant from Grassroots Foundation towards new posts and nets.

The RoSPA inspection of the two play areas had been booked and should take place in June.

MedlicottSnows solicitors had completed all paperwork necessary to enable E-on to underground the cables on the Recreation Ground site.

The Lease had been signed by The Memorial Hall Committee and the Parish Council for Central Networks to carry out the underground cabling.

Miss Edwards also said that 8 nuts had been removed from the wooden gates, these had had to be replaced.  Some disabled parking signs had been damaged.   More dog fouling notices had been put up, metal ones were better than plastic.

FINANCES

Account balances were reported as:

Community account                                                                                    £14,408.50

Of which:                    Parish Plan acct            £2,196.46

Parish Council acct   £12,212.04

Business Base Rate Tracker acct                                                        £5,927.11.

Mr Graves queried the amount in the Parish Plan account, according to his records this should be £2,284.46.  Clerk to check and report back.

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Bucknell Memorial Hall (hire for mtgs)                                       £40.00

I Graves (Parish Plan expenses)                                                          £35.05

Ray Davies (grasscutting etc)                                                                  £174.00

Accounts to year ended 31.3.10 were received back from the Internal Auditor without comment.

CORRESPONDENCE

Shropshire Council letter re: 2010/11 Winter Service Review.  This was discussed, and Clerk would pass on the Parish Council’s comments.

Shropshire Council letter re: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2011.  Mr Graves to get this put on the website.

Shropshire Council letter + enclosures re: education and school organisation.  This was a very important consultation following on from the controversial plans last year.  Posters to be displayed in the parish.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Mr P Davies mentioned the excessive speed of traffic coming into the village.  Various solutions were discussed, all of which were unavailable for this application.  Clerk was asked to telephone Royal Mail to complain about the speed of their drivers.

There was a new sign at the station for the CCTV cameras.  A big sign was blocking the view in the Turnpike direction.  Vice Chairman to report this to Mr Ian Martin at Highways.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 July 2010 in Bedstone & Hopton Castle Village Hall at 7.30pm.  Mr Savery to book the hall.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.20pm.

IMO/NEA

22.6.10

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Annual Parish Assembly held on Tuesday 4 May 2010

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mrs F Hughes,

Mrs B Sharpe, Mr P Davies, Mr C Savery, Mr C Carter,

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

4 members of the public.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mrs K Law, Mr W Davies.

MINUTES OF THE LAST ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY HELD 5.5.09

Taken as read, approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The Chairman read out his report, copy attached.

SHROPSHIRE COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

Mr Hartin read out his report, copy attached.

Mr Chambers commented that the new Chief Executive was being paid £180,000 per annum.  Mr Hartin said this was less than the previous CE.

Mr Chambers also said it was important that comments were made on the proposed Local Development Framework Issue and Options.  Mr Hartin replied that this would be discussed by the Local Joint Committee on 20 May.

The Chairman and Mr Hartin answered questions from the floor.

ACCOUNTS TO YEAR ENDED 31.3.10

The clerk tabled the accounts, which were discussed, approved and signed by the Chairman.  Mr Owen to pass the accounts to the Internal Auditor for checking.

The Chairman then closed the Annual Parish Assembly.

THH/NEA

27.5.10

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the ANNUAL Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 4 May 2010

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr C Carter,

Mr C Savery, Mrs F Hughes, Mrs B Sharpe, Mr P Davies.

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

4 members of the public.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mrs K Law, Mr W Davies.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

Chairman. It was agreed unanimously that Mr Hughes be re-elected as Chairman.

Vice Chairman. It was likewise agreed unanimously that Mr Owen be re-elected as Vice Chairman.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Miss Edwards asked whether anything could be done about the storage container outside the school as it had been there for several months and was a hazard.  Clerk to write to the Chairman of the School Governors, c/o the school.

Street light by the school corner still not working, although the Clerk had reported it. Mrs Sharpe to telephone Prysmian.

Mr Owen reported that a one-bedroomed Housing Association house was to be sold, and was under offer.  However, it was subject to a Section 106 Agreement.

Mrs K Fraser provided a copy Transfer of the allotment land in Weston Road for Parish Council files.

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 6.4.10

Agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING

None.

ROADS

Mr Owen had spoken to Mr Ian Martin about a couple of items.

A red car was parking just on the edge of the hatched area by the school, this was considered dangerous.  Clerk to write to the Head Teacher.

PLANNING

None.

PARISH PLAN

Mr Graves submitted a written report stating that the preliminary draft was presently being edited, this should be completed by 15 May, and it was hoped that it could be discussed at the June Parish Council meeting.  Other local organisations were also being consulted.  The final date for comments was 19 June.

Photographs were being collected for inclusion in the Plan.  The aim was to send the final version to print by 30 June.

The were more than adequate funds to pay for the printing, etc of the Parish Plan, with a copy going to each household and other interested parties.

Mr Graves ended his report by encouraging those interested to attend the Shropshire Council meeting at Bishops Castle on 13 May.

Mr Owen suggested that the closing date for the consultation be moved from 19 June until the Chairman returns from his holiday.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Mrs and Miss Edwards reported that another funding scheme called “Build the Game” had been launched by the Football Foundation, and an application for the maximum grant of £20,000 had been sent today.  A decision should be made by the end of June.

An application for funds had also been sent to the Local Joint Committee for the balance of the funds, but a decision on this may be deferred.

The money secured from Shropshire Council had to be spent by July 2010, but Mr Hartin would be speaking to the Council after the Election to see if an extension on the deadline was possible.

Mrs Edwards also mentioned that the notice board at the Causeway had been vandalised.  Mr Carter to repair this.

FINANCES

Bank balances were reported as:

Community account                                                                        £18,884.64

(Includes £11,466 Precept)

Of which:            Parish Plan account                  £2,196.46

Parish Council account            £16,688.18

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                  £1,927.11.

Clerk was instructed to transfer £4,000 from the Community account to the savings account.

Bill had been sent for the rent of Daffodil Lane ground 1.1.08 – 31.12.10 in the sum of £3.00.

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Mr R Davies (grasscutting etc)                                          £178.70

SALC subs                                                                              £239.22

Npower (energy charge March qtr)                                          £168.22.

CORRESPONDENCE

Letter from Bucknell Parochial Church Council thanking the Parish Council for their care of the churchyard.  Clerk to acknowledge.

Letter from Miss Evans thanking the Parish Council for providing the salt bin in Weston Road.

Shropshire Council letter re: Consultation on a new Educational Vision.   To Chairman.

Letter from Mr Simon Taylor re: provision of scouting in the area.  Copies to Ms Carol Martin, Bucknell School, and the Parish Plan Steering Group.

Shropshire Council letter + enclosures re: Local Development Framework, “Issues and Options”.  Consultation to end on 25 June.

Shropshire Council letter re: Shrewsbury North West Relief Road.  To Chairman.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Mrs Sharpe asked that the annual thank you letters be sent to the Litter Pickers, the WI, and also to Mr Hartin and Mrs and Miss Edwards.  Agreed.

Our newly appointed Community Support Officer is Julia St John Martin.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEEING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 June 2010 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.20pm.

THH/NEA

19.5.10

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 6 April 2010

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr C Carter, Mrs B Sharpe,

Mr P Davies, Mr W Davies, Mrs K Law, Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

5 members of the public.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Mr P Davies said that the salt bin at the bottom of Red Lane had been damaged.  Clerk to report this.

Mr Chambers said that the wall in Chapel Lawn Road was dangerous. Clerk to report this to Shropshire Council, who may wish to take action.

Mr Hartin reported that Mr Meyrick, Street Scene Department, had been to the village twice and had been shown the worst areas for dog fouling.  A dog waste bin would be provided near The Sitwell Arms.  Mr Owen suggested a suggestions box for comments.  Mrs Edwards said that comments could be written in the book at the garage.  Some people were picking up the dog waste and leaving the bags on the grass verges or in hedges.  Mr Hartin said that when people started to get fined, others would take notice.

The Chairman then closed the Open Meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mrs F Hughes, Mr C Savery.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 2.3.10

Mr Owen said that he had not been present, and the Minutes were amended accordingly, approved by those present and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING:

Allotments. Mrs Fraser reported that Bucknell Allotments Association were now the owners of the piece of land in Weston Road. Some fencing had been done and plots would be allocated later this month.  Some hardcore and soil had been delivered.

Tourism Signs at The Turnpike. A written request for funding would be considered by the Parish Council.

Street Warden. An article had appeared in the freebee paper delivered to all households.

ROADS:

There was a pot hole in The Causeway, which would be reported.

Mr Chambers was invited to speak from the floor and said that a cover was missing from a gulley.  Chairman to establish which authority was responsible, and report it.

PLANNING

Application No. 10/01064/FUL. Single storey side extension at 1 Redlake Meadow.  No objection.

Application No. 10/00055/FUL. Single storey rear extension at Orchard House, Bucknell, had been granted.

PARISH PLAN

No report available.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Grants were being applied for, it would be up to 12 weeks before decisions were made.  The Easter Egg draw had made £101.

Clerk had received a telephone call from Mr Ian Dormer, AONB, who had said that grant funding to underground the power lines had been agreed in principle at a meeting in Birmingham recently, with a deadline of 24 May.  Central Networks had done all they could.  Chairman to contact MedlicottSnows urgently.

FINANCE:

Account balances were reported as:

Community current account                                                                        £8,742.17

Of which:              Parish Plan account                £2,196.46

Parish Council account            £6,545.71.

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                            £1,926.87.

It was agreed unanimously to pay the following:

Mrs N Adams (salary £313.60/exps £109.93 Mar 10 qtr)             £423.53

HOWLTA subscription                                                                  £10.00

Mr Ray Davies (grasscutting etc Feb/Mar)                                       £232.00

Bicknell & Owen (tree works)                                                 £658.00.

CORRESPONDENCE

HOWLTA Newsletter Spring 2010.  To Post Office.

Shropshire Council letter + enclosed posters re: forthcoming election.  To Post Office.

Shrops Council letter re: LJC summit 29.4.10.

Shrops Council letter re: Site Allocations and Management of Development DPD: “Issues and Options”.  To Chairman.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

None.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be the Annual Parish Assembly followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting and will be held on Tuesday 4 May 2010 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm.

THH/NEA

26.4.10

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

The Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Tuesday 4 May 2010 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm, followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting.

ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY

A G E N D A

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

MINUTES OF THE LAST ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY HELD 5.5.09

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

SHROPSHIRE COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

ACCOUNTS TO YEAR ENDED 31.3.10

ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

A G E N D A

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:    Chairman    Vice Chairman

OPEN DISCUSSION

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 6.4.10

MATTERS ARISING

ROADS

PLANNING

PARISH PLAN

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

FINANCE

CORRESPONDENCE

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

N E Adams

26.4.10

Agenda

Minutes last meeting

Archived minutes

BEDSTONE AND BUCKNELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on

Tuesday 1 February 2011

PRESENT

Mr T Hughes (Chairman), Mr I Owen (Vice Chairman), Mr C Carter, Mr C Savery,

Mrs F Hughes, Mrs B Sharpe, Mr P Davies, Mrs K Law,

Shropshire Councillor N Hartin.

Mr E Jones & Mr G Barker – Clun Valley AED Scheme.

6 members of the public.

 

PRESENTATION RE: CLUN VALLEY AED SCHEME

(Automatic External Defibrillator)

Mr Jones said that the scheme was set up in the early part of last year and to date over 50 people had been trained to use the equipment.  So far £3,500 had been raised by the Community Heartbeat Trust, and this money was used immediately to purchase more AED machines.  An application for additional funds had been submitted to the Local Joint Committee and an answer was expected by 10 February.  Fund raising was ongoing to keep the scheme active.

The next training event was scheduled for 9 April.

 

Mr Barker said that the AEDs were very user-friendly.  Children aged 8 and over could be trained to use the machine, but could not go on call until they were 18 years old.  Mr Barker explained the procedure for using the AED and the safety features that were incorporated.

 

It was hoped to arrange for the training on 9 April to be held at Bucknell.  There would be no charge for trainees, but some form of identity and a utility bill would be needed if further training was required, for instance Community First Responder.

 

Following questions from the floor, the Chairman thanked Mr Jones and Mr Barker, who then left the meeting.

 

OPEN DISCUSSION

There were no matters to be discussed.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mr W Davies.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 4.1.11

Approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

 

MATTERS ARISING

Grasscutting at Chestnut Meadow. Nothing to report at present.

 

New post box in Weston Road. The 8 weeks will be up on 3.2.11.

Trees in Redlake Meadow. Letter had been received from Ms Siobhan Reedy suggesting that there was some confusion as to whether this particular tree should be removed, as another birch tree had been felled some years ago, and requesting copies of any correspondence on the subject.  Mr Owen said it had been agreed verbally, and Clerk to reply in this vein.  Also that the tree was breaking up the pavement causing trip hazards, and potentially damaging the drains.

 

Litter bin down The Hales. Mr Meyrick, Street Scene Department, was visiting Bucknell today to assess where a bin could be located, and would contact the Clerk.

 

Sewage Leak at The Causeway. Nothing to report at present.

 

ROADS

Pot holes around the village had been filled in.

 

Street light opposite The Tyndings. Prysmian had reported that this light was damaged and would need to be repaired by Central Networks.  Clerk had the matter in hand.

 

New street light near Sitwell Close. Clerk reported that an additional VAT payment of £15.12 was due.  The exact position of the new light was revised.

 

PLANNING

Application No. 10/05464/FUL Ground mounted solar photovoltaic array at Oakhill, Oil Mill Lane.  No objection.

 

Application No. 11/00189/FUL  Four bedroom dwelling + garage at Land at Hall Farm, Bucknell.  After some discussion it was decided on a show of hands 6 in favour, 1 abstention, to object on the grounds that a second house would be overcrowding the plot.

 

Mr Hartin said the process for Parish Councils to object to planning applications was about to be changed and that training would be available to Councillors.  It was anticipated that a member of the Planning Department would come out to talk to Parish Councils on this matter.

 

There were no decisions to be reported by the Planning authority.

 

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT

Miss Edwards reported as follows:

The field had been completely sealed off with security fencing during the build for Health & Safety reasons, but there had been reports of vandalism.  The toilet had been tipped over and the first aid box stripped.  Someone had been climbing up the walls causing them to crumble.

e.on/Central Networks were still planning to underground the cables before the end of their financial year.

There were reports of dog fouling on the pathway nearest the road.  Dog Warden to be asked to patrol this area and possibly suggest other ways to prevent this.

The first payment had been made to the builder.

An extension to the date for funds from Shropshire Council had been given and all works to this value should be complete before this expired.

A site meeting had been arranged with the builder, the architect, a representative from the football club, and Miss Edwards to decide what additional work could be done to the changing rooms.

Funds raised by the football club amounted to £4,552.50.

 

FINANCE

Account balances were reported as

Community current account                                                                        £8,642.95

Of which            Parish plan account                            £2,011.49

Parish Council account                        £6,631.46.

 

Business Base Rate Tracker account                                                            £5,928.40.

 

It was unanimously agreed to pay the following:

Central Networks (excess VAT)                                                    £15.12

Scenesetters (Parish Plan expense)                                                          £240.00

Shropshire Council (Parish Plan expense)                                              £757.00.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

HOWLTA Newsletter

Shropshire Council letter re:  Emergency Planning Briefing 11.4.11.  To  Chairman.

Shropshire County NHS PCT documents re: consultation on the future of hospital services.  To Chairman.

Royal British Legion letter + enclosure re: Great Poppy Party Weekend 10-12 June 2011.  Agenda next time.

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Parish Plan booklet. Mr Owen said this was in effect just a survey, similar to the one done 5 years ago.  The Chairman said the parish was required to do it.  Mr Savery said there was ample opportunity during the creation of the Plan for comment.  Mr Owen said there was nothing in the Plan about employment.

 

Public toilets. Mr Chambers was invited to speak from the floor and said that people were concerned about Shropshire Council’s plans to close all the public toilets, especially in Ludlow. The Chairman replied that he had brought this up at the last LJC meeting and was told the decision had already been taken.  Parish Councils had not been asked to comment.  Bishops Castle Town Council had taken on the running of the public toilets there.

Mr Hartin said that in urban areas some businesses had contributed to the cost of maintaining public toilets.  Clun had doubled their Precept to cover the cost of running theirs because of the number of holidaymakers who visited.

Chairman to write to complain about the lack of consultation on this matter.

 

AED Scheme. After discussion it was agreed to make a donation of £350 to the scheme as a first payment.  Further donations to be considered in the future.

 

Railway crossing. Large white bags had been dumped on the Craven Arms side of the crossing.  Clerk to get them removed.

White posts on the village green need to be replaced.  Chairman to obtain quotations.

 

School garden play area. Mr Hartin said the fence had been damaged.  Mr Owen proposed wire mesh be fixed to the fence.

 

Bedstone Village Hall. Mr Savery asked whether a sign or signs could be provided to direct visitors to the hall.  Clerk to make enquiries.

 

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 March 2011 in Bucknell Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

 

 

 

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.40pm.