Full Council Meeting 6/10/15 Minutes
WELLESBOURNE and WALTON PARISH C0UNCIL
The minutes of the Council meeting on Tuesday 6th October 2015 at 7.30 pm at the Methodist Hall, Bridge Street, Wellesbourne
Present: Chairman: Cllr Mrs Prior Councillors: Mrs Bartlett, Heaton, Mrs Hurdman, Kendall, Lawley, Shepherd, Thomas
Clerk: Mrs Scriven Members of public: 11
- Welcome and announcements – November’s Full Council meeting will be on WEDNESDAY 4th November at the Village Hall due to the Methodist Hall being decorated.
- Apologies of Absence – Cllrs Mrs Bolton & Close.
- Declarations of Interest – Cllr Lawley non pecuniary interest in planning for Mrs England, and non pecuniary interest in Chedham’s Yard as a Trustee.
Cllr Kendall non pecuniary interest in planning for Mr Warr as a teacher for his son.
- Confirmation of the order of the agenda – additional items were accepted as:
10.3 – Request from NHD Plan Team, 12.7 – Minutes of Ashorne working party,12.8 – Christmas lights, 12.9 – Play equipment inspections, 18.1– Management of overtime policy, 29.3 – Empty homes presentation.
- Identification of any items that might be resolved for confidential session – Ombudsman letter as potentially a legal matter. Prop: Cllr AS, 2nd Cllr EL – carried.
- Confirmation of the minutes of the Council Meetings:
1st September – Accepted
15th September – 11.2 letter from WALC should read “the rest of the leases” – accepted
- Matters arising – Councillors were invited to view the CCTV control room at SDC, 22nd and 23rd October.
- Open Session for members of the public to raise any matters of relevance to the Parish
Mrs Wharton, Wellesbourne in Bloom, said WIB had been awarded a silver this year and the judges had acknowledged an overall improvement throughout the village. The precinct was picked up in the report for having weeds, which had been disappointing as Sheldon Bosley were to carry out weed killing of the area prior to the judging. She asked if there was anyone wishing to join the group to let her know.
Miss McDonaugh, Mountford Close, raised her concern regarding traffic movement on Mountford Close at school times.
Mr Hargis, Chapel Street, asked if the banner might be removed from the WSCC building.
- County Council matters
District Council matters
Cllr Mrs Parry – report – noted
Cllr Kendall – no update
- Planning
10.1 Decisions
10.1.1 Approvals with conditions
- Noted
15/02349/COUO | Prior notification of a change of use of existing offices (B1a) to create 50 new dwellings (C3) | ||
At | The Wellesbourne House Partnership, 1-2 Wellesbourne House, Walton Road | For | Mr Hyde |
- Noted
15/02550/TEL56 | Upgrade of existing telecommunications site comprising replacement of the existing 15m high monopole and 3no antennas with a 20m high monopole and 3no antennas within the established compound area and development ancillary thereto | ||
At | MMO2 (30851), Severn Trent Water Plc, Stratford Road | For | Cornerstone Telecommunications |
3.Noted
15/02633/ADV | Replacement signage | ||
At | Connells Bridge Street | For | Connells |
- Noted
15/02675/LBC | New signage as direct replacement for existing | ||
At | Connells | For | Connells |
- Noted
15/02648/VARY | Removal of conditions 4 and 12 of planning permission 14/03325/VARY (Variation of conditions 2 and 11 of 14/00071/FUL (to allow additional extensions to approved dwelling and the construction of a detached single garage) for the erection of a dwelling and re-opening of vehicular access (on site of fire damaged former cottage) to remove the requirement for Code of Sustainable Homes Code level 4 and 10% renewable saving requirements as a result of the withdrawal of the Code and Low Carbon Sustainable Buildings SPD now out of date. | ||
At | Ninevah Cottage, 4 Stratford Road | For | Mr Graddon |
Case Officer | Lucy Hammond | By | 26th August 15 |
- Noted
15/02867/FUL | Dormer window replacing existing velux | ||
At | 3 Lincoln Close | For | Mr Ortu |
10.1.2 Refusals
- Noted
15/025230/LBC | Refurbishment of The Old Bakery to include new roof windows and fenestration to enable conversion to a dwelling house | ||
At | The Old Stores 13 Chestnut Square | For | Mr Thomas |
2.Noted
15/02529/FUL | Refurbishment of The Old Bakery to include new roof windows and fenestration to enable conversion to a dwelling house | ||
At | The Old Stores 13 Chestnut Square | For | Mr Thomas |
10.1 3 Appeals
APP/J3720/W/15/3134093 – Noted
15/01884/FUL | Proposed erection of a two storey building providing first floor flat above 2no. car parking spaces | ||
At | 39 Warwick Road | For | Jane Larard |
10.2 Applications
1.
15/02322/OUT | Construction of 36 no. dwellings and demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings on part of an existing caravan touring and storage site (Outline application with all matters reserved). | ||
At | Newlands Caravan Site, Loxley Lane | For | Mr Warr |
Case Officer | Stuart Castle | By | 9th October 15 |
The Council made strong objection on the grounds this would be a new settlement on the outer edge of the villlage and it is totally unsustainable. There are no footways from the site to the village and no amenties within walking distance of the site. It is also speculative of the airfield being developed despite it not being included in the District Core Strategy document. It was noted that this would only part of a phased development.
2.
15/03390/FUL | Proposed two storey bedroom and study extension and single storey family room extension | ||
At | 58 Pembrooke Gardens | For | Mr James Bonsall |
Case Officer | Richard Bergmann | By | 9th October 15 |
Support as would improve the amenity for the occupant
3.
15/03279/FUL | Rear single storey lean to extension and insertion of rooflights | ||
At | 6 Church Walk | For | Eve England |
Case Officer | Richard Bergman | By | 9th October 15 |
Support as would improve the amenity for the occupant
4.
15/03429/TREE | T1 Ash remove | ||
At | 3 Peacock Court, Chapel Street | For | Mr Scholefield |
Case Officer | Ruth Rose | By | 13th October 15 |
Support removal, but requested that it be replaced by another species as it is within the conservation area, subject to the county
arboriculturalist guidance.
10.3 Neighbourhood Plan
10.3.1 Chairman’s report John Hargis – circulated prior to the meeting.
10.3.2 Correspondence
Green Space Designation in Neighbourhood Plan | Maureen Ankrett |
John Hargis said this month would see the 100th NHD Plan completed, and the group were now looking at green
space designation. He asked that the Parish Council support the areas designated at the consultation stage.
Mapping System – Mr Hargis asked the Council to register for free mapping system trial, after which if suitable the NHD Plan group would pay the purchase price in full or otherwise the Council would cancel the membership. The Council agreed.
10.4 Core Strategy update –Cllrs DK/AP
10.5 Correspondence
Proposals for brownfield sites | Brandon Lewis – Minister of State for Housing and Planning |
Cllr Mrs Parry said this ring fences concerns surrounding development of the airfield and highlights that the Government is looking at brownfield sites in detail. She said the District Council would have to approve the site and it had been made clear that the airfield had not been included in the Core Strategy document.
10.6 Date of next Area Planning Meetings: 14th October 2015
- Finance Committee – Cllr AS
11.1 Chairman’s report – circulated prior to the meeting
11.2
Approval of monthly accounts as per attached cheque list | Prop Cllr AS, 2nd Cllr EL Carried |
11.3
Approval of staff salaries | Prop Cllr DK, 2nd Cllr EL Carried |
11.4 Finance reports from SAGE Bookkeeper – circulated prior to the meeting. Queries to be emailed to the RFO.
11.5 SAGE update–Version 21 had been installed successfully and the RFO was now attempting to familiarise with the software
11.6 External Audit update – Clerk/RFO – The External Audit was now complete with no action required.
11.7 Date of next meeting – 24th November 2015
- Amenities and Highways Committee – Cllr EL
12.1 Chairman’s report – circulated prior to the meeting. Residents were urged to record incidents of vehicles travelling the wrong way round the one way system as WCC had stated they did not believe it to be a problem and that the signage was adequate.
12.2 Traffic Working Party meeting 7th October at 7pm
12.3 Lengthsman Scheme – Meeting Dan Green (WCC) 9th October 2015
12.4 Graffiti – update Cllr EL said there were more than 100 sites affected by graffiti and the Probation Service had been employed to assist with clearance.
12.5 Meeting with Paul Cowley (WCC) River Dene Pollution – Cllr EL
12.6 Correspondence
Complaint regarding Dovehouse construction site | Mr Barlow |
The Council were concerned about reports of construction traffic using Dovehouse Drive as a short cut at speeds considered
inappropriate for residential roads.
Action: Raise concerns with the developers | By: Cllr EL/Office |
12.7 Minutes from Cllr Mrs Bolton – noted
12.8 Christmas Lights – Cllr AP said this year’s event would take place 28th November, in School Road (there would be a road
closure order) stalls and a BBQ. She explained in order to be covered by the Council insurance the Council would be required to
minute that the WP was working on behalf of the Council.
Recommendation to formally record that the Street Fayre Committee act on behalf of the Parish Council to provide the Christmas lights event | Prop Cllr AS, 2nd Cllr BH carried |
12.9 Play equipment inspections – The Council considered the three quotes provided and agreed Mr Hicks be awarded the work.
Action: Contact and appoint Mr John Hicks to carry out the play equipment inspections | By: Office |
- Recycling Centre – Cllr AP
13.1
WCC Waste Management Site
Action: Write requesting that skip deliveries and changes are made outside of public open times |
Cllr Izzi Seccombe
By: Office |
- WSCC Committee – Cllr AP
14.1 Chairman’s report
14.2
1) Recommendation to authorise further VAT investigation to the sum of up to £300
2) Recommendation that the Council set up a Charitable Trust for the WSCC to be novated to Trust once registered.
3) Recommendation to instruct Council Solicitor to put together legal documents to enable the Council to novate to Trust. |
Prop Cllr AP,2nd Cllr DK carried
Prop Cllr AP, 2nd Cllr DK carried
Prop Cllr AP, 2nd Cllr DK carried |
Cllr VB asked what the benefits novating to Trust would be for the Council. Cllr AP referred to the Council Risk Assessment 2 years ago in which the Council voted to remove risk to the individual Councillor by setting up a Trust, and said that Charitable Trusts could access more funding than PC’s.
14.3 Date of next meeting – 10th November 2015
- WWPC Website
15.1 Chairman’s update – Cllr EL said Mr Saunders was setting up the new PC website which until fully updated would run in tandem with the existing site. He urged Cllrs to visit the site and inform of anything omitted or included in error.
- Emergency Committee – Cllr EL
16.1 Date of next meeting 27th October 2015
- Conservation Committee – Cllr EL
17.1 Date of next meeting 4th November 2015
- Office & Staffing Committee
18.1 Chairman’s update – Cllr RB said the Committee recognised that Clerk would need assistance during the Admin
Assistant’s extended leave and had suggested the Clerk approach local Councils. The Clerk had contacted WALC to circulate to
all local Councils and several Clerks had expressed an interest. Councillors were asked to assist with the phone/front office when
possible
Recommendation: All interested parties invited to meet the Chairman/Clerk with a view to appointing one to assist the Clerk | Prop: Cllr AP, 2nd Cllr EL carried |
18.2 Date of next meeting 20th October 2015
- Index 2016
19.1 Clerk’s update – The Index was well underway, and would be going to the printers shortly. It was noted that there was still
time for anyone wishing to be included in this edition, anyone wishing to include lineage or an advert should contact the office.
- Village Hall condition report – Cllr AP/Clerk
20.1
Village Hall car park surface and public use | Email from Mr Faulkner (Sheldon Bosley) |
As the Council has no ownership or lease of this property, it was agreed that no action could be taken by the Council at this time.
Action: Letter to say no action could be taken as not property in ownership of Council and that the Estate could make a minor repair or place a disclaimer notice saying public use at own risk – Estate takes no responsibility for damage to vehicle or persons. | By Office |
- C.A.T. (Customer Access Terminal) – Clerk
21.1 Update on installation – A site visit by SDC had taken place and all equipment ready. BT would be fitting the telephone
lines and router shortly after which the CAT would be installed and demonstrated.
- Sports Association
22.1 Chairman update – Cllr AP said the meeting had not been very successful and much time had been spent on questioning
the legality of the new lease. The Sports Association had been informed by the Solicitor that the lease is legal and in force and no
further correspondence would take place on the lease. It was agreed that more than one Cllr should attend the meeting and where
this was not possible the meeting would have to be postponed.
- Chedham’s Yard Trust – Cllr DC
23.1 Request to dispose of rusty “artefacts”. Councillors were invited to a guided tour as landlords of the Yard and looked at the
additional but surplus to requirement artefacts.
Recommendation that the Parish Council supports the Board of Chedham’s Yard Trustees to dispose of any unwanted artefacts in accord with the Acquisitions and Disposal Policy | Prop Cllr EL, 2nd Cllr AS carried |
- Wellesbourne in Bloom – Cllr DC
24.1 WIB update – Mrs Wharton said that Wellesbourne had been awarded a Silver in this year’s judging and the hard work by
the limited team had been recognised by the judges. Improvements were noted but judges felt the precinct area weeds had let the
village down. The school had been awarded a silver gilt award for their contribution. Councillors congratulated WIB on their
achievement.
- Wellesbourne/Kineton Community Forum – Cllr DC
25.1 Date of next meeting – 10th March 2016
- WALC
26.1 AGM to be held on 4th November at 7.30pm
26.2 New Cllr Training event 17th November at Eathorpe Village Hall
26.3 Southern Area Committee – date of next meeting – 20th October 2015
- Fire Safety Equipment
27.1 Upgrade equipment to current safety standards – Following the annual service of the fire equipment the Council were advised of new safety standards and upgrades were suggested. The Clerk contacted the fire service to ask advice and their advisor had agreed to visit the Council offices and re-assess the requirements as a second opinion.
- Wellesbourne and Walton News – Cllr AP
Proposed contents October edition
Chairman’s report – Cllr AP
Christmas lights update – Cllr AP
- General/Late Correspondence
29.1
Road safety issues letter
Action: |
Ben Burbidge
Noted. Cllr AP to reply |
29.2
Government plans for Brownfield sites letter to MP | Cllr A Parry |
Noted
29.3 Emply Homes Awareness Presentation – Sheree Johannson – The Council agreed to hold this presentation at an Extra-ordinary meeting.
- Facebook – Parish Council Facebook (FB) page – update Cllr AP said the Facebook page had received between 800-900 visitors. Councillors noted that FB contained much miss information about the Council and agreed that Cllr AP should correct this on the Council FB page.
- Cllr and Clerk Exchange of Information
Cllr EL – said he would be attending the Flood Forum at Rugby if other Cllrs wished to attend he would be driving. The trench dug into the river bank had been filled by the Council Handyman for health and safety reasons.
Cllr VB said Munster Joinery lorries were driving recklessly through the village at speed once again.
Cllr FH said a lady expressed disappointment that her 2 year old couldn’t get into the wendy house on the new play equipment, a gent with a 3 year old praised the Council for their choice stating it was just the challenge his toddler required.
Cllr DK said he had received excellent feedback on the play equipment
Cllr CM passed a message on behalf of Cllr RB to note the success of the cake sale on behalf of Macmillan at the One Stop which had raised £645 for cancer care.
The Clerk reminded Cllrs she would be out of the office on Friday due to training on the Pension Scheme.
- Items/reports for the next meeting by 22nd October 2015 (Table of monthly meeting dates)
Full Council | 6th October |
Traffic Working Party | 7th October |
Amenities/Highways | 13th October |
Office and Staffing | 20th October |
Emergency | 27th October |
Area Planning | 14th October |
Under section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted, it is advisable in the public interest, as if members of the public were present during the consideration of such business, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under paras 1 and 11 and Part 1 Schedule 12A of the said Act, that the public will be excluded.
CONFIDENTIAL
Letter from the Legal Ombudsman (Circulated prior to the meeting)
Councillors agreed that a breakdown of the charges made should be provided, the Clerk confirmed she had requested an itemised account on behalf of the Council. Cllrs agreed to take no further action unless an itemised account was provided.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting close at 9.45pm
Chairman: Cllr Mrs Prior…………
Signed…………………………….
Date………………………………
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