MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
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The Chairman Cllr Stuart opened the Parish Council meeting at 7.30 pm. APOLOGIES Apologies for their absence had been received from Cllr Caunce, Cllr Jay, Cllr Nicholas, Cllr Mrs Clark (CDC) and Cllr S. Parsons (GCC). MATTERS ARISING Matters arising would be dealt within Committees deliberations. CLERK’S REPORT On 19th May I attended the Annual Parish Meeting in the Village Hall. On 20th May I attended a briefing on the organisation of the RIAT at RAF Fairford. The organisers outlined their plans to handle traffic in the area during the air show on 16th to 18th July. On 21st May I delivered the accounts for the Parish Council to the Internal Auditor Mrs J. Gardiner for analysis and final preparation. Overall in May of the 17 available working days I averaged 3hrs 55 mins per day which is in excess of the 3hrs 36mins my contract allows but acceptable. PLANNING Cllr Mrs Chapman reported on the deliberations of the Planning Committee which had met on 7 June. Mr Jon Ede and Mr Brian Murtagh, Chairman of Four Pillars Hotels Ltd had been welcomed to the meeting by the Parish Council Chairman, Cllr Stuart. Election of Chairman It was proposed by Cllr Webb and seconded by Cllr Mrs Pollard that Cllr Nicholas, if he is willing, be re-elected in his absence as Chairman of the Planning Committee. The Committee was all in favour. Cllr Nicholas had informed the Clerk that he would accept the role. Election of Vice Chairman It was proposed by Cllr Stuart and seconded by Cllr Webb that Cllr Mrs Chapman be reelected as Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee. The Committee was all in favour. Matters Arising Trees on Headland at Lake 16 Cllr Bennett (CDC) reported that Cllr Mrs Clark (CDC) had attended a meeting on site with the tree/landscape officer from CDC on June 3. Cllr Bennett had been unable to attend the meeting due to work commitments. At the end of the walk around and examination of the trees on the site and a view from Kingfisher Place, Cllr Mrs Clark was satisfied that everything was being handled in the correct way and there will be no mass felling of trees. She did not think that the proposed work will damage the view from Kingfisher Place. Some trees will be pruned and others will be removed. These will mainly be of the small shrubby type and those in poor condition. The work proposed is in keeping with good tree husbandry. A tree planting scheme has been approved. Schedule tree work approved by CDC Tree 556: Large mature crack willow, heavy unbalanced crown, liable to fail if 50% reduction is not carried out. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 557: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 558: Semi-mature red chestnut, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 559: Semi-mature red chestnut, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 560: Semi-mature red chestnut, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 561: Semi-mature red chestnut, poor specimen, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 562: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 563: Semi-mature red chestnut, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 564: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 565: Semi-mature red chestnut, poor specimen, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 566: Semi-mature red chestnut, poor specimen, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 567: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 568: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 569: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 570: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 571: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 572: Mature weeping willow, the proposed crown lift is to a height of 2.5m and will not effect the visual amenity of the tree. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 573: Mature birch. Crown lift all round to 4m agreed as deadwood. Two major branches to stay. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 574: Mature birch. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 575: Mature birch. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 576: Mature birch. Crown lift secondary branches to 4m. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 577: Mature birch. Crown lift first three branches. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 578: Mature birch. Crown lift any secondary growth to 4m, not longer branches. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 579: Mature birch. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 580: Mature birch. Crown lift all round to 4m. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 581: Mature birch. Crown lift all round to 4m. Deadwood. Leave major limb. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 582: Mature birch. Crown lift all round to 4m. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 583: Crown lift all round to first major branch. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 584: Mature birch. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 585: Semi-mature red chestnut. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 586: Maple. Fell because suppressed by poplar. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 587: Maple. Fell because suppressed by poplar. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 588: Retain at present, depending on road position. Work on hold. Tree 589: Retain at present, depending on road position. Work on hold. Tree 590: Young poplar. Young tree. Tree 591: Poplar. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 592: Young poplar. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 593: Maple. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 594: Maple. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 595: Maple. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 596: Maple. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 597: Maple. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 598: Maple. Fell, the removal of this tree is required to implement approved planning permission. Exempt. Tree 599: Red chestnut. Crown lift all round, not fell, at present. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 600: Red chestnut. Crown lift not fell. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 1488: Poplar. Remove first large branch. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 1489: Poplar. Crown lift all round. Reduce back third major branches in crown. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 1490: Poplar. Crown lift all round. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 1491: Poplar. Crown lift all round. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 1492: Poplar. Remove wire in crown. Fine for work to go ahead.Tree 1495: Poplar. Crown lift all round, remove wire in crown. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 1496: Poplar. Remove large lowest limb. Fine for work to go ahead. Tree 1498: Poplar. Minor crown lift all round. Fine for work to go ahead. Four Pillars Presentation Mr Jon Ede displayed a cardboard three dimensional model of the proposed hotel. Final decisions on colour and types of material had yet to be decided but the Four Pillars Hotels Ltd would be guided by Cotswold District Council planners. Overall the appearance would be one of glass and wood with the ground floor walls mostly in reconstructed stone. The assembled Parish Councillors made it clear to Mr Ede and Mr Murtagh their disappointment that the Cotswold Water Park Society would be the main beneficiary of the Section 106 Agreement. Mr Murtagh explained the decision was not in his control but pointed out that last year the hotel group had contributed in excess of £100,000 to charity and would be willing to make donations to worthwhile local causes in the future. Mr Murtagh informed the Committee that there were outstanding negotiations over land adjoining the site to the east with the Cotswold Water Park Society which should be resolved shortly. Building work was expected to begin early 2005 and completion anticipated in summer 2006. At 7.45pm both visitors left the meeting. Planning applications received by Cotswold District Council 04/01332/NEI Hotel development by North Wiltshire District Council on land at junction of A419 and B4696, Cotswold Water Park, Ashton Keynes The Committee considered that vehicle access to the contemplated site would be extremely dangerous. The proposed construction is regarded as over development in view of the nearby application by Four Pillars Hotels Ltd. OBJECTION CT.1454/4/C Directional sign (sign 1) at Watermark, Spine Road, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. (R) NO OBJECTION CT.2475/1/P Minor Amendment: Applicant: Glenwood House Investments, 23/24 High Street, Marlborough, Wilts SN8 1LW Addition of chain-link fence along northern bund on land at Evergreen Industrial Estate, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. (R) The attached drawing refers to a footpath which is incorrect. The path is a bridleway. Committee members expressed concern over the quality and quantity of the tree planing scheme. NO OBJECTION CT.2475/1/T Applicant: Glenwood House Investments, 23/24 High Street, Marlborough, Wilts SN8 1LW Site A – Industrial and business units B1. Site B – Industrial, Business and Warehouse Units B1, B2 and B8 On land at Evergreen Industrial Estate, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester (R) NO OBJECTION CT.2648/3/C Directional sign (sign 2) at Watermark, Spine Road, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. (R) NO OBJECTION CT.3930/E Mr C. Smith c/o Agent DPDS Consulting Group, Old Bank House, 5 Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon, Wilts Planning application under the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) Section 73 for the variation of condition 14 of Planning Permission reference CT.3930/D to rear “The Fisherman’s Croft shall only be used as short-stay holiday accommodation and the building shall not be occupied as permanent residential accommodation nor as a principal place of residence”. Lake 75, Cotswold Water Park, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. If this variation to Condition 14 is permitted it will set a precedent throughout the Water Park which will be impossible to enforce. OBJECTION CT.4067/2/N Applicant: Mr J. N. Cherrie, 17 Sudeley Drive, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 5XN Conversion of garage to form domestic accommodation (dining room). Erection of garden shed, fence and gates at 17 Sudeley Drive, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 5XN NO OBJECTION CT.8163/A Detached double garage on land at Orchard House, Upper Up, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. (R) Applicant: Ms Linda Lloyd, The Barn, Orchard House, High Street, Upper Up, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 5RU Cllr Stuart declared an interest as a neighbour of the applicant and left the room. The Committee decided that this site is already over-developed; this very large double garage would be conspicuous (particularly if the clock tower is added) and would change the character of the Conservation Area beyond an acceptable degree. The Committee agreed to object and ratification of its decision was requested. It was proposed by Cllr Smith and seconded by Cllr Webb that the Parish Council accepts the deliberations of the Planning Committee regarding this application. The Parish Council was all in favour. OBJECTION Cllr Stuart rejoined the meeting. CT.8420 Applicant: R. A. Bastow, Tanners, Upper Up, South Cerney, Cirencester Remove stone tiles from catslide section of roof and replace with high quality artificial stone slates at Tanners, Upper Up, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. (R) It was proposed by Cllr Smith and seconded by Cllr Mrs Chubb that the Parish Council accepts the deliberations of the Planning Committee. The Parish Council was all in favour. NO OBJECTION CT.8421 Applicant: Mr & Mrs Clark, 3 Broadway Cottages, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Glos. GL7 5UH Cllr Stuart declared an interest as a personal friend of the applicant and left the room. Two storey rear extension to existing cottage, replacing sheds by garage with store over at 3 Broadway Cottages, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. (R) It was proposed by Cllr Smith and seconded by Cllr Webb that the Parish Council ratifies the decision of the Planning Committee. The Parish Council was all in favour. NO OBJECTION CT.CONTR1659 Notification to undertake tree work at Orchard House, Upper Up, South Cerney. Cllr Stuart declared an interest as a neighbour and left the meeting. It was proposed by Cllr Webb and seconded by Cllr Mrs Chubb that the Parish Council does not object to this proposal. The Parish Council was all in favour. Cllr Stuart rejoined the meeting. Planning Permission granted by Cotswold District Council CT.0006/3/V Revision to previously approved development of holiday lodges with reduced number to 50 and amended designs at Lake 16, Station Road, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. Conditions to note are: 4. The development shall not start before a comprehensive scheme of landscaping has been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must show the location, size and condition of all existing trees and hedgerows on and adjoining the land and identify those to be retained, together with measures for their protection during construction work. It must also show details of all planting areas, species and proposed means of enclosure and screening, including mounding, walls and fences with details of the materials of which they will be built and details of all the paving and other hard surface materials to be used throughout the proposed development. Reason: The proposed development and its location is such that in accordance with Cotswold District Local Plan Policy 41, landscaping is necessary to enable it to fit in with its surroundings, enhance the locality and to enhance the quality of the development itself for those using it. The Council places a high priority on good quality landscaping. Condition 5: Any trees or plants shown on the approved landscaping scheme to be planted or retained which die, are removed, are damaged or become diseased, or grassed areas which become eroded or damaged, within 5 (five) years of the completion of the approved landscaping scheme, shall be replaced by the end of the next planting season. Replacement trees and plants shall be of the same size and species as those lost, unless the Local Planning Authority approves alternatives in writing. Reason: To ensure that the planting becomes established and thereby achieves the objective of Cotswold District Local Plan Policy 41. Condition 6: Before any site preparation work or development starts each tree to be retained or that is protected by a Tree Preservation Order, shall be securely fenced to protect the area within the crown spread of a radius equal to half of the height of the tree, whichever is the greater to accord with BSI 58371991, Trees in Relation to Construction. Within the area(s) fenced off no fires shall be lit and the existing ground level shall remain the same and no building materials, temporary buildings or surplus soil shall be placed, tipped or stored on it. If any trenches for services are required in the fenced off area(s), they shall be excavated and back-filled by hand and any tree roots encountered which have a diameter of 2cms or more, shall not be severed. Reason: To ensure that the tree(s) are protected during construction work, in accordance with Cotswold District Local Plan Policy 25. Condition 8: The sole means of vehicular access to the site shall be a new access laid out, constructed and thereafter maintained in Station Road in the position shown on the submitted plans with 10m kerbed entry and exit radii and a minimum entrance width of 5.5m. Any gates shall be located at least 4m from the bridleway edge with the wall splayed back at 45 degrees. The area of access road within 20m of the carriageway edge shall be surfaced in a suitable permanent material, the details of which shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety. This condition is imposed in the light of PPG13. The Clerk was to ask Phil Clueley to confirm that this Condition complies to the requirements of the GCC PROW. Condition 9: No part of the development (except for the construction of the site access onto Station Road) shall commence until the existing vehicular access onto the Spine Road B4696 has been stopped up and its vehicular use permanently abandoned in a manner to be agreed in writing beforehand by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of Highway Safety. The existing access onto the B4696 has substandard visibility and its use as an access to this development would result in unacceptable hazards. Condition 13: No public address system, tannoy or other amplified communication system shall be used on the site,without the prior express permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: to protect the rural character of the area. This condition is imposed in the light of Policy 2 of the Cotswold District Local Plan. Condition 14: The holiday units shall not be occupied from the 6th day of January until the 5th day of February inclusive each year. Reason: This is development which is only permitted at this location because it provides holiday accommodation. This needs to be carefully controlled. This condition is imposed in the light of advice in PPG21. Condition 24: Prior to the commencement of development a scheme for off-site signing, to discourage vehicular traffic from passing through South Cerney shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed scheme shall be implemented in accordance with details which shall form part of the submitted scheme. Reason: To discourage traffic from using South Cerney as a through route. This condition is imposed in the light of PPG13. CT.0006/3/W Alterations to existing office space and two-storey extension of existing building at Pakeman Catto and Carter, The Mallards, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos CT.0144/4/T Erection of single storey boot room extension at site adjacent to Hailwood, Station Road, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos Chairman Cllr Stuart informed Cllr Bennett that the Parish Council was disappointed that Ward Members had decided not to support the decision of the Parish Council and object to this application. Cllr Bennett explained that District Councillors had to take into account if the decision to object would stand if the applicant was to appeal a negative decision. CT.1939/J Move modern internal wall and replace staircase at Glebe Cottage, Church Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos CT.5982/C Second storey rear extension/single storey rear extension, new porch and conservatory at West View, Church Lane, Cerney Wick, Cirencester, Glos Planning Permission withdrawn CT.4843/C Rear extension and alterations to Waverley, Church Lane, Cerney Wick, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 5QJ Correspondence 19. CDC – CT.3925/Q: Invitation to attend Planning (Regulatory) Committee on 9th June at Trinity Road, Cirencester starting at 9.30am 22. CDC – CT.0144/4/T: Explanation of permission decision on land adjacent to Hailwood, Station Road, South Cerney. The Committee was surprised that the Ward members supported the permission when the Parish Council had voted to object. FINANCE Cllr Smith reported on the deliberations of the Finance Committee which had met on 7 June. Election of Chairman It was proposed by Cllr Stuart and seconded by Cllr Webb that Cllr Smith be elected as Chairman of the Finance Committee. The Committee was all in favour. Election of Vice Chairman It was proposed by Cllr Smith and seconded by Cllr Stuart that Cllr Jay, if he is willing, be elected in his absence as Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee. The Committee was all in favour. Matters Arising Parish Council Chairman’s Telephone Account Cllr Stuart declared a prejudicial interest and left the room. The Finance Committee recommends that the Parish Council considers the expenses on a demand basis and that the amount is revised in next year’s budget. The Parish Council was in agreement. Cllr Stuart rejoined the meeting. 2003-2004 Audit It was proposed by Cllr Squire and seconded by Cllr Webb that the Parish Council accepts the deliberations of the internal auditor. The Parish Council was all in favour. The Chairman Cllr Stuart and the Clerk would sign the accounts and notification of the time and place where they could be inspected would be posted on the noticeboard in accordance with the specific instructions given by the Auditor, Moore Stephens & Co. Outstanding Mr R. Hewer Noticeboard repair £265.00 South Cerney Cricket Club Insurance £268.25 £533.25 Payments Out Petty Cash Bus Shelter Cleansing (June) £40.00 Petty Cash Litter Picking (June) £100.00 Petty Cash Postage Stamps £30.00 M. McKee Clerk’s Travel (May) £67.86 M. McKee BT Telephone and Internet access (May) £33.99 A & B Fencing Ltd Fencing at Robert Franklin Way (as quotation) £485.28 Adrian Gibbs South Cerney ground maintenance (April) £916.50 Adrian Gibbs South Cerney ground maintenance (May) £975.25 R. Gardiner Cerney Wick ground maintenance (May) £70.35 Tim Stephens Churchyard ground maintenance (April) £240.00 Tim Stephens Churchyard ground maintenance (May) £240.00 SLCC 35 Update pages for WWYC £12.50 Mrs J. Gardiner Audit fee £100.00 Busy Fingers Photocopying £31.07 W. A. Eaton Final payment for Churchyard wall £3,153.00 James Harris Contracting Churchyard wall excavation £58.75 £6,554.55 Cllr Smith inspected and agreed the Clerk’s travel expenses for May. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Mrs Chapman that the Parish Council agrees to make the above payments. The Parish Council was all in favour. Cerney Wick Village Committee insurance grant Cllr Caunce had requested that a grant be considered towards the insurance costs of the Cerney Wick Village Hall. The Clerk reminded the Committee that as the hall was only available to residents of Cerney Wick and not the wider community a grant would be inappropriate. The Committee recommends that the Parish Council rejects awarding such a grant. It was proposed by Cllr Webb and seconded by Cllr Mrs Pollard that the Parish Council accepts the recommendation of the Finance Committee. The Parish Council was all in favour. Graveyard Wall Cllr Squire was pleased to announce that the construction of the graveyard wall had been completed. The Clerk had provided copy invoices to enable him to claim the agreed grant from CDC. Overall the budget had only been overspent by £300 which was more than acceptable when the extra work to remove the concrete was taken into consideration. The Clerk was asked to thank Mr W. A. Eaton for the superb job he had done in building the wall. VILLAGE MAINTENANCE & PLAYING FIELDS Cllr Squire reported on the deliberations of the Village Maintenance & Playing Fields Committee which had met on 7 June. Election of Chairman It was proposed by Cllr Harris and seconded by Cllr Stuart that Cllr Squire be reelected as Chairman of the Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee. The Committee was all in favour. Election of Vice Chairman It was proposed by Cllr Squire and seconded by Cllr Harris that Cllr Stuart be reelected as Vice Chairman of the Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee. The Committee was all in favour. Matters Arising Turf at Robert Franklin Way play area The Clerk was asked to inform Adrian Gibbs that the turf had not been laid in a satisfactory manner as the under surface had not been cultivated. The Committee propose that the Parish Council should agree to settle the material costs only on sight of a purchase invoice from the original supplier. The material used at the entrance to the enclosed play area was incorrect. The Clerk was to instruct Adrian Gibbs to remove the ballast he supplied, replace it using the “as dug” or “as raised” laid wet and compacted to give a hard top finish. The material required is available from Hills Quarry at Shorncote. Ham Lane As no reply had yet been received from Sapco One Ltd regarding the access from Sudeley Drive to Ham Lane the Committee recommends that the Clerk sends by recorded delivery notification that it is the intention of the Parish Council to create a concrete ramp through the hedge from Sudeley Drive to Ham Lane. In the event that no reply is received the Clerk is to inform them that work on the project will begin during August 2004. Cllr Stuart suggested that advice on the construction be sought from Phil Clueley, GCC PROW officer. Footpath/Bridleway Work Cllr Stuart informed the Committee of his meeting with Phil Clueley and others to discuss the refurbishment of the footpath from Bow Wow to Church Lane. GCC PROW will submit a price of approximately £400 for the gates which will be probably funded from GCC coffers. Written confirmation is awaited from Allan Thompson who was keen that his team will be able to do the work. Phil Clueley was optimistic that the Wildmoorway Lane project will proceed. He would look into the Northmoor Lane to Bow Wow route and was aware of the historical proposal to create a bridlepath to Ham Lane along the north shore of Lake 16. Village Plan Cllr Stuart and Cllr Jay met Laura Oakley (GRCC) on 25 May at Rose Cottage, Upper Up, South Cerney to discuss the village plan. A draft timetable of events to form the basis of a plan was prepared. Cllr Stuart asked the assembled members to individually prepare a wish list of 10 major items which would contribute to the preparation of a working plan. Cllr Smith suggested that a forum be opened on the web site to encourage discussion. Cllr Stuart agreed to liaise with Raymond Fenton. Cllr Stuart will call a meeting of the sub committee in the near future. INSPECTION REPORTS Upper Up play area Cllr Stuart reported that there was a continuing problem with the safety tiles although the situation was no worse than previous. The Clerk was to ask GPFA for advice on how to make the access easier for younger children to enjoy the slide. The cycle mounds were very much in use and youngsters were building new jumps along the line of the pipe which would be used when the drainage project is complete. The Clerk was to write to inform the Football Club that the Parish Council was disappointed that the Football Club had failed to remove several bags of rubbish after their fund raising event as requested by the Parish Council when permission to use the facility had been granted. Robert Franklin Way play area Cllr Harris reported that the 360 degree swing was still inoperable and asked the Clerk to chase Macventure Play for a solution. The train units are showing signs of instability. Grass in the toddlers area needs cutting and also in the north west corner of the playing field. The Clerk was asked to report acts of anti social behaviour occurring in the vicinity of the play area. Cllr Harris was not happy with the condition of the safety surface, especially around the 360 degree swing and the Clerk was asked to inform Macventure Play. Cerney Wick play area Cllr Mrs Chapman had asked that the Clerk contact Cllr Caunce to see if he was prepared to carry out the Cerney Wick play area inspections. Cllr Caunce informed the Clerk that he would liaise with Cllr Mrs Chapman. Grass Cutting The Clerk was to inform Adrian Gibbs that grass cutting in the area in the vicinity of the War Memorial was unsatisfactory and cut grass should be collected and removed. He was also to ask Mr Gibbs to include the small area opposite the Londis in the grass cutting schedule. Wall at Sunset Cottage Cllr Squire asked that the occupants of Sunset Cottage are informed that the wall to the side of their property on Station Road was unstable and in danger of collapsing. CORRESPONDENCE 1. A & B Fencing – Quotation for fence work at Robert Franklin Way 2. CDC – CT.CONTR 1640 No objection to under tree work at Homestead, Silver Street, South Cerney 3. Cotswold Canals Eastern Co-Ordinating Group – Minutes of meeting of 18th November. Next meeting 8th July at Keynes Country Park at 10am 4. Geoff Andrews – Burial Authority 5. Dr Michael Bride – Cutts Charity 6. Four Pillars Hotels – Meeting arrangements confirmed (emailed to Planning) 7. GCC – Guidance on Parish Council’s Records 8. Gloucestershire Constabulary – Tetbury Section report 9. CDC – Corinium Museum Cirencester reopening on 15 September 2004 Cllr Squire volunteered to encapsulate the posters and place on the noticeboards 10. R.O.B. Berry – Quotation 1: Remove and dispose of concrete seat at Robert Franklin Way; make good ground and grass seed. Quotation 2: Move seat to new site to be arranged and fixed to ground It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Squire that the Parish Council accepts both quotes. The Parish Council was all in favour. The Clerk will ask Mr Berry to liaise with Cllr Harris on the seat position. 11. Davey Franklin Jones – Legal update May 2004 12. NHS Health Promotion – Strolling in Gloucestershire 5-13 June: Posters to noticeboards 13. Cirencester Corn Hall – Events Programme June–August 2004 (on circulation) 14. Wicksteed Promotional Brochure – (on circulation to Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee) 15. Public Rights of Way information pack – (on circulation to Playing Fields and Village Maintenance Committee) 16. GCC – Invitation to attend 3rd Annual Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Seminar on Thursday 14 October at 6pm in the Lecture Theatre of British Energy Offices, Barnwood, Gloucester 17. CPRE – Countryside Voice: Summer 2004 (on circulation) 18. TROW Magazine – Summer 2004 (on circulation) 19. CDC – CT.3925/Q: Invitation to attend Planning (Regulatory) Committee on 9th June at Trinity Road, Cirencester starting at 9.30am (on circulation to Planning Committee) Cllr Bennett (CDC) reported that discussion on this application had been deferred 20. Cotswold Water Park Joint Committee – Invitation to attend a Parishes Liaison Meeting in the Millennium Centre, Shorncote at 7pm on 22 July Cllr Smith volunteered to attend the meeting and the Clerk would notify the Cotswold Water Park accordingly 21. The Countryside Agency – Provisional map issue for South Cerney & Cerney Wick (on circulation) 22. CDC – CT.0144/T: Explanation of permission decision 23. Cotswold Water Park Society Ltd – Circular bridleway 24. Swindon County Court – Outstanding payment arrangements 25. CDC – CT.CONTR 1659 Notification to undertake tree work at Orchard House, Upper Up, South Cerney 26. CPRE – Invitation to attend AGM at Lydney Park on Friday 9th July at 6.30pm 27. CPRE – Annual Report 2003-04 Gloucestershire Branch (on circulation) 28. Rev J. R. Calvert – Burial Authority 29. CDC – Invitation to attend an informal discussion group meeting with Audit Commission inspectors on 15 July 13.45–16.00 at Council Chamber Cllr Smith and Cllr Stuart volunteered to attend the meeting. The Clerk will inform CDC accordingly COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Graveyard Extension Cllr Squire reported that it was intended to produce a report on the layout of the extended area and to also create a history of the graveyard. Water Hydrant Signs Cllr Mrs Chubb again reported that the water hydrant sign opposite Oak Beams in Station Road needed to be replaced. Hedge at Berrys Crossroads Cllr Mrs Chubb asked the Clerk to report that the hedge at Berrys crossroads was overgrown and blocking motorists’ visibility of the carriageway. Potholes Cllr Smith asked the Clerk to report to GCC Highways that there were potholes in the carriageway in the vicinity of the crossroads of Station Road and Spine Road. Limes in Silver Street Cllr Bennett (CDC) asked that the height of the lowest branches is raised to improve visibility of the carriageway for vehicles leaving properties on the western side of Silver Street. Cllr Squire will inspect. GRCC Visit Cllr Stuart reported that along with Cllr Webb they had visited three village halls with GRCC officers on 3rd June. There being no further business Cllr Stuart closed the meeting at 9pm. |