MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
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| The meeting began at 7pm with Vice Chairman Cllr Squire welcoming Ms Laura Oakley from
GRCC. Ms Oakley gave a short history of the GRCC explaining that it had been an
independent charity for 80 years working with many diverse types of groups within
Gloucestershire. Her job was to encourage development within communities piloting projects
from bodies like Town and Parish Councils to School and Pre-School groups. Her experience
in applying for grants from various organisations could be a very valuable asset in
dealing with funding arrangements. Ms Oakley said that in applying for money most
organisations insisted that the local community is in favour and involved with any scheme.
She suggested that as a pre-cursor to making any application the Parish Council might
consider a review and update to its Village Appraisal and volunteered to help with this
project. The creation of a Parish Plan was another useful tool in persuading grant
organisations to fund a project and from that an Action Plan could be developed. Ms Oakley
would forward templates of Parish Plans/Action Plans to the Clerk. The Vice Chairman
thanked Ms Oakley for the time she had spent and she left the meeting at 7.30pm. The Vice Chairman Cllr Squire opened the Parish Council meeting at 7.30 pm. APOLOGIES Apologies had been received from Cllr Stuart, Cllr Bennett (CDC) and Cllr Parsons (GCC). MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 12 NOVEMBER 2003 PAGE 3 Robert Franklin Way change 6" x 6" x 1" to read ... 12" x 12" x 6" PAGE 5 Invoices to be paid Delete sentence: A threat of court action if payment had not been made had been made by 11 November had been received. Replace with: A threat of court action had been received if payment was not forthcoming by 11 November. PAGE 10 South Cerney Trust First line delete ... from ... replace with: enquire of It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Webb that the Minutes after alteration were a true and accurate record. The Parish Council was all in favour and the Vice Chairman Cllr Squire signed the Minutes. MATTERS ARISING Kingfisher Place Easement Cllr Nicholas reported on a meeting he had on 13 November in the Village Hall with representatives from Redcliffe Homes, Watermark, a resident of Kingfisher Place and the Clerk. Redcliffe Homes and Watermark resolved outstanding differences regarding the Easement but it was considered that Gloucestershire County Council was obstructive in its interpretation of the Easement regarding the water draining into the lake. Ham Lane Cllr Squire would supply the developer's name of the relevant part of Sudeley Drive to Cllr Nicholas in order that he might obtain a plan so that he could enquire if the land was registered. Pedestrian Crossings Cllr Nicholas acknowledged receipt of a Local Transport Note 1/95 on pedestrian crossings but asked the Clerk to obtain document Local Transport Note 2/95 which should give further technical information. CLERK'S REPORT On Thursday 13 November I attended a meeting in the Village Hall with Cllr Nicholas, Cllr Parsons (GCC), Ray Jenkins (Watermark), Richard Corke (Kingfisher Place resident) and Tom O'Connor (Redcliffe Homes) to discuss how best to proceed with the adoption of Kingfisher Place. From the debate Cllr Nicholas would send a copy of the Land Registry Title to Cllr Parsons which would clarify that surface water could drain into Lake 16 and not as the County Council thought on to the shoreline of Lake 16. Mr Jenkins and Mr O'Connor agreed to sign a new Easement. On receipt of the signed Easement Cllr Parsons would try to convince GCC to drop its objections and arrange for the adoption to go ahead. On Thursday 20 November I attended a meeting with Cllr Stuart of the Market Towns Healthcheck at Cirencester College. This is a progressive exercise to determine what can or can't be achieved in the improvement of Cirencester and its hinterland. Proposals and ideas will be continually refined until a workable goal is decided. By performing the exercise to the satisfaction of the Countryside Agency grant funding from organisations, for example, the Rural Development Authority would be more accessible. During November I logged 72 3/4 hours which averaged just over 18 hours per week based on the 20 working days available. This is exactly what my revised contract allows for. On 5 December I attended a meeting of the county branch of the SLCC in Brickworth, near Gloucester. Richard Bellis of the GAPTC gave a very interesting talk on Quality Councils and pointed some of the inconsistencies in meeting the criteria. On 7 December I met with Cllr Squire and Mr Simon King to analyse the returned tenders on the Robert Franklin Way play area project. It was decided to recommend that the Parish Council agrees to contract Macventure Play Co for most of the refurbishment excepting the fencing work which should go to A & B Fencing and the supply and erection of the Hags unit which was awarded to Gordon Cornelius. The Clerk was to try and negotiate a small reduction in the price quoted by Macventure Play Co for some items that seemed to be excessive in comparison. Those contractors not successful in the tender process will be notified. VILLAGE MAINTENANCE & PLAYING FIELDS Cllr Harris reported on the deliberations of the Village Maintenance and Playing Fields Committee that had met on 8 December. HGV Signs on Spine Road The Clerk reported to Gillian Portlock (Divisional Supervisor GCC Highways) that the over growing bushes needed to be cut back from the road signs near Lake 11 on the Spine Road. Churchyard Wall Extension Cllr Squire reported that as the archaeological dig, which cost £1,015, was now complete the CDC had withdrawn its objections and granted planning permission for the construction of the graveyard wall extension. Upper Up Planting The Committee will hold a separate meeting, prior to next month's Parish Council meeting, to discuss a planting plan for Upper Up and to draw up its budget proposals for the coming year. Disabled Parking at Village Hall Cllr Stuart had requested that a letter be sent to the Cirencester Access Group pointing out that as the roadway is the property of GCC Highways it is not in the gift of the Parish Council to allocate disabled parking areas. The Parish Council had unanimously agreed that it would be unfair to residents in School Lane, users of the Village Hall and other disabled drivers to provide a designated disabled parking space notwithstanding the difficulty of policing such a space. As recorded in previous Minutes if vehicles respected the Keep Clear area in front of the hall that space could be properly used as a pick up/set down point. The Clerk was instructed to write to the CAG. INSPECTION REPORTS Upper Up Cllr Stuart had reported that the safety tiles needed to be refitted. The Clerk brought to his attention a quotation from Macventure Play Co for their repair. Cllr Stuart and Cllr Harris were sceptical that the proposed repair would work and asked the Clerk to arrange for Steve Griffiths from Macventure Play Co contact one or other Councillors to discuss the problem. The water on the lower surfaces of the mound is increasing in volume and Cllr Harris and Cllr Stuart agreed to meet on site to see if a solution to the problem could be found. Cllr Stuart reported that the car park surface had some minor potholes but nothing too serious and commented that as the new pavement was nearly complete, action should be considered to provide disabled parking bays and access in the car park. The top rails on the Junior and Senior Swings had been replaced although he noticed that the seats on the Junior Swing had cracks. A letter from RoSPA sincerely apologising for the standard of its inspection had been received. The Committee recommends that the Parish Council accepts the second option RoSPA suggested to help rectify the situation, which was to refund the fee charged for the inspection of the three play areas. It was proposed by Cllr Smith and seconded by Cllr Harris that the Parish Council accepts the refund of £177 plus VAT. The Parish Council was all in favour. Overall the area was generally tidy and the litter collection shows improvement on each inspection. Cerney Wick Mrs Chapman report stated that the fence had not yet been repaired and she would contact the Cerney Wick Village Committee. Robert Franklin Way Cllr Harris reported that the play bark was full. The wooden framework for the play tiles was damaged but not an urgent or dangerous problem. The slide was very muddy. The turf sods which had been dug out had been replaced. The barrier to the north of the play area (on old railway line) had still not been replaced. TREE SURVEY & GENERAL MAINTENANCE Cllr Harris had declared a prejudicial interest and left the Committee meeting. Vice Chairman Cllr Squire dealt with the following items. Silver Street & The Piece The remainder of the Committee had discussed the tenders which had been received and recommended to the Finance Committee that James Harris Contracting be asked to complete the work on the Piece, according to the tender instructions, for £235 and similarly other tree work throughout the village quoted at £450 which included an optional maintenance agreement costed at £60. Play Area at Upper Up The Committee further recommended that the Finance Committee accepts a quotation from Lee Ponting for £95 to remove the overgrowing grass that surrounds all the play areas at Upper Up as it was the most competitive quotation received. Concrete Posts in Silver Street Although two quotations had been received to remove a concrete post in Silver Street one contractor pointed out that there were in fact two posts one on either side of the road. The Clerk was asked to contact the suppliers to re-quote using the revised specification. Cllr Harris had then rejoined the meeting. COUNCILLORS REPORTS Cllr Squire reported that an offer of a grant for £10,765.89 or 34.99% of the overall cost whichever is the lower had been made by the Executive Committee at CDC for Phase One Refurbishment of Robert Franklin Way playing field. The Sub-Committee had met and selected three suppliers for the work. Cllr Squire volunteered to compose an article for Cerney News to notify and encourage residents to purchase an individual tree to be planted at Upper Up in commemoration of people and/or occasions. The Clerk confirmed that a request by Cllr Harris to report that the "Give Way" marking at west of the War Memorial had been not been repainted had been reported to D. Flagg of GCC Highways After receiving an irate email from Mrs J. Saunders regarding unauthorised parking on publicly owned land in Silver Street, Cllr Stuart had contacted the miscreant. Mr Bateman, who had been parking his trade vehicles on the grass verge, agreed to move them. After discussions with Mr Mould of Lower Mill, Bow Wow apropos the deterioration of the bridleway between Bow Wow Bridge and the Tin Bridge, Cllr Squire asked the Committee to recommend that the Finance Committee agree to pay for the hire of a dumper truck to move material from its drop off point near Robert Franklin Way play area to the damaged part of the bridleway. The Committee had unanimously agreed. FINANCE Cllr Jay, Chairman of the Finance Committee who had another urgent meeting to attend had arranged for the Vice Chairman Cllr Smith to report on the deliberations of the Finance Committee. Invoices to be paid Alex Lawrie Factors Ground Maintenance South Cerney (July) £753.11 A threat of court action had been received if payment was not forthcoming by 11 November. The Clerk had acted as instructed and made an offer of £500 in full and final settlement albeit to date no reply had been received. Payment NOT Received CAPS R. Hewer £40.00 Outstanding Mr R. Hewer Noticeboard repair £345.00 Payments Out Petty Cash Bus Shelter Cleansing (December) £40.00 Petty Cash Litter Picking (December) £100.00 British Telecom plc Clerk's Telephone £102.95 M. McKee Clerk's Travel (November) £59.41 Macventure Play Co Replace 2 swing beams at Upper Up £311.49 Busy Fingers Photocopying £41.02 Whitton Associates Professional fees on Upper Up project Phase II £458.25 £1,113.12 Cllr Jay had inspected and agreed the Clerk's travel expenses for November. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Caunce that the Parish Council agrees to make the above payments. The Parish Council was all in favour. SLCC Membership Renewal £72.00 The Clerk asked that payment is withheld until a satisfactory explanation for the 33% increase from £54 in 2003 to £72 in 2004 had been justified. The Parish Council was in agreement. Budget/Precept Meeting It is essential that CDC is notified of the required precept for the year commencing 1st April 2004 not later than 26th January 2004. The Committee had agreed to meet at the New House, on 2nd January 2004 at 8pm to finalise its budget proposals. Cutts Charity The Committee recommends that the Parish Council decides to decline the donation offered through the Cutts Charity. Cllr Jay had explained that income from the Cutts Charity is divided equally between the Church, Parish Council and the poor and if the Parish Council refused to accept its portion then the amount given to the poor could be doubled. It was proposed by Cllr Caunce and seconded by Cllr Harris that the Parish Council declines the donation from Cutts Charity. The Parish Council was all in favour. Cllr Harris declared a prejudicial interest and took no part in the debate on the following two quotations. Tree work in Silver Street & The Piece It was proposed by Cllr Webb and seconded by Cllr Smith that the Parish Council agrees with a recommendation from the Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee that James Harris Contracting be asked to complete the work on the Piece, according to the tender instructions, for £235 and similarly other tree work throughout the village quoted at £450 which included an optional maintenance agreement costed at £60. The Parish Council was in favour and Cllr Harris abstained. Play Area at Upper Up It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Mrs Chubb that the Parish Council agrees with a recommendation from the Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee that Lee Ponting be contracted to remove the overgrowing grass that surrounds all the play areas at Upper Up for £95. The Parish Council was in favour and Cllr Harris abstained. COUNCILLORS REPORTS Cllr Squire reported that as the archaeological dig, which cost £1,015, was now complete the CDC had withdrawn its objections and granted planning permission for the construction of the graveyard wall extension. It was proposed by Cllr Webb and seconded by Cllr Mrs Chapman that the Parish Council agrees with a recommendation from the Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee that this payment be made. The Parish Council was in full agreement. After discussions with Mr Mould of Lower Mill, Bow Wow apropos the deterioration of the bridleway between Bow Wow Bridge and the Tin Bridge, Cllr Squire asked that the Parish Council agrees to a recommendation from the Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee to pay for the hire of a dumper truck to move material from its drop off point near Robert Franklin Way play area to the damaged part of the bridleway. Mr Mould had arranged 15 volunteers to help spread the material. It was estimated that the cost of hiring a dumper truck would not exceed £100. The Clerk informed the Committee that payment could be authorised under a Section 137 arrangement. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Caunce that the Parish Council agrees to pay up to a maximum of £100 for the dumper hire. The Parish Council was all in favour. Cllr Squire reported that an offer of a grant for £10,765.89 or 34.99% of the overall cost whichever is the lower had been made by the Executive Committee at CDC for Phase One Refurbishment of Robert Franklin Way playing field. The Sub-Committee had met and selected three suppliers for the work. Since the grant had been made the Clerk had negotiated a small discount from Macventure Play Co of £424. The total cost to complete the works now amounted to £30,656 which after taking the grant into account left approximately £20,000 to be financed by the Parish Council. The Clerk informed the meeting that there was £21,585 in the budget for this project. Cllr Squire proposed and Cllr Nicholas seconded a motion to approve A&B Fencing for Fencing and Gates, Gordon Cornelius for the supply and erection of the Hags unit and Macventure Play Co for the remainder of the contract. The Parish Council was all in favour. Cllr Nicholas suggested that the future strategy of applying for funding becomes more proactive by checking out what funds are available and then deciding on a Parish Council project which would be eligible. He specifically referred to two GRCC grants currently available for village projects. Cllr Webb quoted from an article on how Quality Councils would be more likely to be successful in sourcing grant funding than those which were not accredited. The Clerk was asked to find out what it would cost to attain "Quality" status. It was a prime requirement that the Clerk was qualified to AQA standard which is estimated to take between 30100 hours to attain. The Clerk explained that this was akin to the Parish Council purchasing his leisure time which would he charge at a more competitive rate than the hourly rate he was currently paid assuming that he is willing to comply. PLANNING Cllr Nicholas reported on the deliberations of the Planning Committee which had met on 8 December. Cllr Jay joined the meeting at 8.30pm. Matters Arising CT.7318/D Mill Cottage, Cerney Wick Deborah Smith CDC Planning Officer confirmed that amended plans had been received on 8th December and she would despatch copies shortly. CT.8163/D Orchard House, South Cerney This retrospective application is in two parts. The erection of the new gates has been registered under UPRN 03/02701/FUL and a CT number will be issued shortly. The application for the wall has a designated UPRN 03/02702/FUL but has not been registered as yet because the block plan disagrees with the photograph. Focus Group Cllr Nicholas reported on a Focus Group he had attended at CDC entitled Town and Parish Councils and Amenity Societies. He noted that: the Local Plan Inquiry would start on 6th April and last 2/3 months; plans will be scanned in so all applications will be available on-line; any planning application (other than by CDC) can be dealt with by officers but if there is any objection then it has to go to Committee or a Ward Councillor also has the right to bring any application to the Committee for determination; South West Regional Development Agency is funding a master plan for the Cotswold Water Park; hedges are to be included in the new Antisocial Behaviour Act which comes into force next autumn. Guidance for Town and Parish Councillors on Probity and Planning Cllr Nicholas objected to the procedural guidance when a Councillor declares a prejudicial interest issued by the District Council's Standards Committee. Under the guidance a Councillor must leave the meeting which Cllr Nicholas considered unnecessary if the prejudicial interest was based on, for example, knowing a neighbour. He suggested that a vote should be taken by the Parish Council or Committee to determine whether a Councillor could continue in attendance. Cllr Nicholas agreed when the Clerk suggested that Standing Orders should be reviewed to comply with the new regulations. Cllr Mrs Clark (CDC) stated that the notes were for the guidance of all Town and Parish Councils and not specifically written for the operation of South Cerney Parish Council. Planning applications received by Cotswold District Council CT.0649/2/H Single storey extension to front at 20 Meadow Way, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6HY NO OBJECTION CT.1454/2/B Addition of lobby and guest toilet (single storey) and additional decking at 76 Isis Lakes, Spine Road, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. The Parish Council agreed that this application, if granted, would set a precedent for the disturbance of the cohesive design framework of the whole development. OBJECTION CT.1865/H Rear conservatory at 4 The Paddock, High Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos.GL7 5XB NO OBJECTION CT.2475/1/N Additional/Amended Plans: Industrial unit with associated site works at land at Evergreen Industrial Estate, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. NO OBJECTION CT.2475/1/P Additional/Amended Plans: Discharge of condition 4 of planning permission CT.2475/1/L relating to landscaping of the site at land at Evergreen Industrial Estate, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. Condition 4 was eminently appropriate as the site is adjacent to a densely populated area of the village. MAINTAIN OBJECTION Cllr Harris declared an interest in application CT.2475/1/Q as a friend of the applicant and took no part in the debate. CT.2475/1/Q Erection of two-storey office building at Unit 1, Evergreen Industrial Estate, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. It was proposed by Cllr Jay and seconded by Cllr Webb that the Parish Council agrees with the decision of the Committee. The Parish Council was all in favour and Cllr Harris abstained. NO OBJECTION Cllr Jay declared an interest in application CT.3377/H as a member of South Cerney Trust to which one of the applicants also belonged and took no part in the debate. CT.3377/H Conversion and reconstruction of Brethren Chapel to form a small dwelling at The Brethren Chapel, High Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. (R) The Parish Council had no objection to a similar application made previously. It was proposed by Cllr Caunce and seconded by Cllr Nicholas that the Parish Council ratifies the decision of the Committee. The Parish Council was all in favour and Cllr Jay abstained. NO OBJECTION CT.3925/N Conversion of existing hotel and public house to form 8 dwellings at Horse & Groom, Cricklade Road, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. The Committee agreed that if this application was granted it would set a precedent for further large scale residential development in rural settings in complete contravention of sustainability policies. The site would be unsuitable for residential development because of the excessive noise from the adjacent dual carriageway. OBJECTION CT.4067/2/M Conservatory at rear of Ger-Y-Llyn 12 Sudeley Drive, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 5XN (R) NO OBJECTION CT.4208/L Erection of replacement playgroup building adjacent to Ann Edwards County Primary School, Berkeley Close, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. NO DECISION as applicant is the Parish Council It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Chapman and seconded by Cllr Mrs Chubb that the Parish Council agrees with the decisions of the Committee and to ratify those other decisions already taken denoted (R) which had not been voted on previously. The Parish Council was all in favour. Planning applications approved by Cotswold District Council CT.0649/2/E Erection of single storey kitchen extension and cloakroom at 45 Meadow Way, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 6HY CT.0649/2/F Extension to dwelling at 32 Meadow Way, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos CT.4630/Q Listed Building Consent for erection of single storey garden room at Boxwood Cottage, School Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. CT.4630/R Erection of single storey garden room at Boxwood Cottage, School Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. CT.6460/F Erection of detached two-storey dwelling at land at 20 Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester. Conditions of note: 7. Notwithstanding the approved plans, the windows to the north and south elevations of the new dwelling shall be permanently installed as non-opening, obscurely glazed units; 8. Notwithstanding the approved plans and the windows hereby permitted, no new windows (including dormers and rooflights) shall be inserted into the north or south elevations of the new dwelling. Reasons for both Conditions: in order to protect the amenities of the neighbouring properties in accordance with PPG1 and Cotswold District Local Plan Policies 1 and 44. Planning application withdrawn CT.0006/3/P Erection of three (3) galvanised steel clad garages and 1.8m high mesh fencing at Lake 16, Spine Road, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. CALOR VILLAGE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION As this item was of particular interest to the Chairman Cllr Stuart who was not in attendance the Vice Chairman recommended that it be carried over to next month's meeting. The Parish Council was all in favour. CORRESPONDENCE 1. GCC Parish Councillors invited to attend Highways Maintenance conference at the Westwoods Centre on 25 February 2003 (emailed to Parish Councillors; hard copy to Cllr Squire) 2. GCC Information pack on Road Maintenance and Traffic Management (on circulation) 3a. Watermark Lake 16 Easement 3b. Redcliffe Homes Lake 16 Easement 3c. Wilmot & Co Lake 16 Easement 4. Mr & Mrs N. Keates Mountain bike park budget proposal Cllr Squire confirmed that the Village Maintenance and Playing Field Committee would discuss funding for this proposal at its next meeting 5. GCC Copy letter to Cerney Wick Village Committee re Development of Lake 11 Cllr Caunce will ask the Village Committee for its letter to Mr Randles 6. James Harris Contracting Quotation for tree work throughout the village 7. James Harris Contracting Quotation to remove redundant concrete post from outside "Camperdown" 8. James Harris Contracting Quotation for tree work on the Piece 9. CDC CT.CONTR 1520 No Objection to undertake tree work at Providence Cottage, Upper Up, South Cerney. Fell self-seeded Poplar 10. CDC CT.CONTR 1526 No objection to undertake tree work at The Talot House, School Lane, South Cerney. Reduce height and spread of one Willow by one third 11. CDC CT.CONTR 1527 No objection to undertake tree work at 1st House after Cordal Lodge on left hand side, School Lane, South Cerney. Repollard Willow 12. Davey Son & Jones Legal Update November 2003 (on circulation) 13. Cirencester Town Council Market Towns Healthcheck Agenda 14. GCC CT.2150/F Permission granted for extension of Shorncote quarry 15. CDC Standards Committee: Procedure for Determinations (copied to all Parish Councillors) 16. CDC Guidance for Parish Councillors on Probity and Planning (copied to all Parish Councillors) 17. GCC Proposed modifications to the Revised Deposit Glos Waste Local Plan 2002-12: Preferred Waste Site at Wilderness Quarry, Mitcheldean 18. Peter Jay Cutts Charity 19. CDC Bank Holidays refuse collection arrangements (to noticeboards) 20. Cotswold Canals Trust TROW Magazine Winter 2003 (on circulation) 21. Gloucestershire Training Partnership Newsletter November 2003 (on circulation) 22. CDC Transport Conference on 10 December cancelled 23. CDC Council Tax and Second Homes reply The Clerk was to enquire from GCC Education if it is aware of any children from Watermark attending local schools 24. CDC Register of Electors 2004 information 25. CDC CT.CONTR 1533 No objection to undertake tree work at The Chapter Manor, South Cerney. Remove dead stem of Horse Chestnut 26. RoSPA Play area safety 27. GCC Assessment of Pedestrian Crossings Cllr Nicholas asked the Clerk to obtain Local Transport Note 2/95, The Design of Pedestrian Crossings 28. CDC Precept upon Council Tax Collection Fund 29. Mrs J. Saunders Silver Street Parking 30. Macventure Play Co Quotation to refurbish playing surfaces at Upper Up 31. Bevirs Solicitors Land adjacent to Morning Dew, Cerney Wick The Clerk was to notify Bevirs that the Parish Council does not claim ownership of the verge 32. Programme Officer Cotswold District Local Plan Inquiry 33. Lee Ponting Quotation for weed clearing at Upper Up 34. Paul Ponting Quotation for tree work 35. CDC CT.CONTR 1538 No Objection to undertake tree work at Little Atkyns, Church Lane, South Cerney. Fell tall Evergreen 36. R. O. W. Berry Quotation for edging work at Upper Up 37. GAPTC Update for Member Councils; Of special note is that Section 137 payments will increase to £5.14 per elector from 1 April 2004 38. Mr Mould Refurbishment of part of old railway track bridlepath between Silver Street and Bow Wow bridge 39. CDC Community Project Fund Grant for Phase 1 Refurbishment of Robert Franklin Way playing field Vice Chairman Cllr Squire signed the acceptance and the Clerk will return it to CDC 40. James Harris Contracting Quotation for edging work at Upper Up 41. Tim Stephens Refusal to tender for tree work 42. 21 Today Issue 29 Nov/Dec 03 (on circulation) 43. The Edge Issue 40 Environment & Development in Gloucestershire (on circulation) 44. Eddie Curtis Quotation for edging work at Upper Up 45. GRCC Questionnaire to update database of amenities and useful contacts in Parish Completed by Clerk and passed to Laura Oakley at the meeting COUNCILLORS REPORTS Cllr Mrs Clark (CDC) reported that new car parking charges were being considered for Cirencester by the District Council. Cllr Jay responded by asking that some of the extra income generated would be useful in creating a more sustainable transport policy. Cllr Nicholas agreed and suggested that it would be a good idea if the old railway line between South Cerney and Cirencester was developed as a dedicated cycleway. Cllr Mrs Clark (CDC) said that Council Tax on second homes would be discussed at District level. Cllr Mrs Clark mentioned that Mr Paul Hardiman (GCC Transport Projects Officer) would be available at the Cotswold Water Park, Somerford Keynes on 12/13 December to discuss rural routes. Cllr Caunce asked that Wick Water Lane be included in any future scheme. Cllr Harris asked that Wildmoorway Lane is also included. The Clerk would write to Mr Hardiman. Cllr Mrs Chapman reported that Pete's Catering establishment was still creating a nuisance to other road users. The Clerk replied that the Enforcement Officer had informed him that a notice had been issued to the owner of the pit advising that the operation cease. There being no further business Cllr Squire closed the meeting at 9.30pm. |