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Two members of the public, Simon Longland and
Brian Viner and one member of the press were also present.
APOLOGIES
Cllr Stuart had sent his apology for absence as he would be off on holiday.
Cllr Smith had made an apology at the Finance Committee meeting as he had a
prior engagement.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON
10th JANUARY 2007
It was proposed by Cllr Nicholas and seconded by Cllr Mrs
Chubb that the Minutes were a true and accurate record. The Parish Council was
all in favour.
YOUTH PARISH COUNCIL REPORT
Cllr Nicholas explained that although the members of the
Youth Parish Council were enthusiastic other commitments took precedence. The
YPC was endeavouring to coordinate its activities and with forthcoming
instruction planned, attendance at the Parish Council meeting would no doubt
improve.
MATTERS ARISING
Layby Rubbish
Cllr Nicholas reported that the rubbish which had been accumulating in the
ditch at the edge of the layby on the Cirencester road in the vicinity of the
Lock House had been removed.
Manhole Cover
Cllr Harris reported that the manhole cover outside the property known as
“Content” in Station Road had still not been repaired. The Clerk will inform
Gillian Portlock, Gloucestershire Highways.
Estate Agents Signs
Cllr Nicholas noted that the estate agents signs at the Cerney Wick Lane and
Spine Road junction had been removed.
‘No Parking’ Signs at Bridge House
No further communication had been received from Mr Genillard regarding private
parking notices he had attached to bollards outside his house in Silver Street.
As the tarmac area was thought to be the responsibility of Gloucestershire
Highways the Clerk was asked to enquire if it was in order for such signs. Cllr
Mrs Chubb asked the Clerk to enquire, that as the property was in a
Conservation Area, was any regulation being breached?
Surface Water Overflow Pipe
Cllr Harris was still concerned that in periods of heavy rainfall the blue pipe
installed to take water off the highway into Lake 16 was not functioning
properly. Cllr Squire reiterated that when he had inspected the pipe it was in
good working order. Nevertheless, Cllr Squire would again inform Gillian
Portlock about his concerns.
Overgrowing Hedge in Bow Wow
Cllr Harris reported that there was further work needed to reduce the
overgrowing hedge. Cllr Squire would bring it to the attention of a more senior
representative of Gloucestershire Highways.
CLERK’S REPORT
On Friday 12th January I attended a meeting of the
Gloucestershire branch of the SLCC at Minchinhampton. This is a very useful
forum to meet other local Clerks and discuss items of mutual concern in an
informal setting.
I had been invited by Deer Park School to give a talk to
Year 10 students on the 8th February regarding my role in the community as
Parish Clerk. Due to the heavy snow fall the talk was cancelled.
During January of the 22 available working days I averaged
31/4 hours per day which is slightly less than my contract allows.
PLAYING FIELDS AND VILLAGE
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Cllr Squire reported on the discussions of the Playing
Field and Village Maintenance Committee which had met on 12th February.
Apology
Cllr Stuart had made an apology for his absence as he would be on holiday.
Matters Arising
Speed Limit Signs exiting Duke of Gloucester Barracks
Married Quarters
Overgrowing Hedge in Bow Wow
Advertising “A” Boards
Cllr Squire had spoken with Gillian Portlock, Gloucestershire Highways Area
Representative on these outstanding issues and had been assured that the jobs
were on her schedule.
Blocked Grille on Station Road Ditch
Cllr Harris and Cllr Squire volunteered to unblock the grille.
INSPECTION REPORTS
Cerney Wick
Cllr Caunce had reported that the pyracanthus hedge, on the northern side of
the play area in Cerney Wick, needed to be pruned. The Clerk will inform Mrs
Pat Smith, Chairman of the Cerney Wick Village Committee.
Robert Franklin Way
Cllr Harris reported that bolt replacements on the Train Units were still
required. Soil was needed in the area of the Senior Swings and Goal Posts. The
Pay Back in the Community Team was due to do the work on Friday 16th February.
The bushes on the boundary needed trimming.
Upper Up
Due to the absence of Cllr Stuart, Cllr Mrs Chubb made an inspection of Upper
Up play area and reported that all was well except that there was some litter
dumped over by the top of the football pitch and there was more rubbish and the
remains of a fire by the pond hedge.
GROUND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
After careful scrutiny the Committee unanimously
recommended that the Parish Council accepted the quotation from Rodney Gardiner
for work in Cerney Wick. In the opinion of the Committee there were two
quotations for the remaining work which were competitive. It was decided that
both contractors are requested to submit a best and final offer before a
decision was taken on the award.
FOOTBRIDGE DONATION
Gloucestershire County Council PROW had written to Cllr
Stuart stating that if the Parish Council was prepared to help with the cost of
the footbridge, then Mr M. Barton could, in his words “start to push the budget
holder!”. Accordingly, after some debate, it was proposed by Cllr Caunce and
seconded by Cllr Harris that the Committee was minded to recommend that a
donation of £1,000 was made to the PROW department. Three members voted in
favour and 1 against. The motion was therefore carried.
TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES
The Committee recommended that the Parish Council
considers to actively campaign for the installation of interactive traffic
control lights at the junction of Cerney Wick Lane, Station Road and B4696
(eastern Spine Road). Alteration to the layout of the junction on the Preston
Toll Bar crossing was discounted as the Committee considered that if users
follow the signs properly the operation of the junction was adequate.
Furthermore, the junction was out of the domain of the Parish Council. Cllr
Nicholas objected and asked that the item is put on next month’s Parish Council
meeting agenda.
TREE REPORT
Cllr Harris precised the report which had recently been
carried out by Cllr Webb and himself. He emphasised that with his experience
the main issue to be considered was the potential danger of the 15 poplar trees
on the south bank of the Bow Wow. Accordingly the Clerk had informed the
Gloucestershire Highways, by letter, of the report’s observations. Cllr Harris
requested that Sophia Price, Heritage and Design Manager at CDC was also
notified. The Clerk concurred.
Another tree in need of inspection is the Sycamore near
the residence known as Rivercroft at the end of Robert Franklin Way Close. Cllr
Harris described it as being stag headed.
Cllr Harris enquired if the damage to Jim Parker’s tree
had been resolved. Cllr Squire and the Clerk had both been unsuccessful in
efforts to conclude this business. The Clerk was asked to make a further
attempt to see if a result could be achieved.
Cllr Jay asked that Sophia Price CDC be asked to inspect
the Cedar outside the George public house.
It was considered that the hedge round the Upper Up
playing field was in need of urgent attention, before the 2007 nesting season
begins. Due to lack of previous maintenance it now needs, besides a
tractor-mounted flail to trim, a chainsaw to cut out the larger trunks. It was
not considered practical to paint-mark the larger elements for removal but to
coordinate the heavier extraction during flailing. Cllr Harris proposed that a
project manager was appointed to work in conjunction with the tractor flail.
Cllr Harris declared a prejudicial interest in the debate,
after inviting the Parish Council to consider him as Project Manager and left
the room.
It was proposed by Cllr Jay and seconded by Cllr Caunce
that James Harris Contracting be appointed as Project Manager to oversee the
flailing of the hedge and perform work with his chainsaw where necessary. The
Parish Council was all in favour.
Cllr Harris rejoined the meeting.
The Clerk was asked to issue a tender document to
contractors based on the tabulated findings within the report and ask for
submissions to be returned before the next meeting.
Cllr Harris thanked Cllr Webb for his input and help in
carrying out the inspection.
HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY
Shortly before leaving for the Committee meetings Laura
Mills, GRCC had informed the Clerk that due to illness she would be unable
attend this evening. Consequently it was agreed that Ms Mills would make her
report on the outcome of the Housing Needs Survey prior to the Parish Council
meeting in March.
CORRESPONDENCE
| 1. |
Moore Allen & Innocent – South Cerney FWFAS and RM (revised
plan for sewage pipe (emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 2. |
John Hicks & Associates – Inspection of play sites and
equipment The Parish Council agreed with a Committee recommendation that
John Hicks is requested to carry out the safety checks on the play areas
and the associated equipment thereon |
| 4. |
CDC – CT.CONTR 2221 No Objection to reduce apple tree by 3
feet down to old pruning points at Churn Cottage, School Lane, South Cerney |
| 6. |
GCC PROW – Notification of temporary closure of footpaths
BSC11 and BSN 9 (Siddington) and public bridleway BSC48 |
| 8. |
Gloucestershire Highways – Notification of essential
carriageway works at Wickwater Lane, Cerney Wick (emailed to Parish
Councillors) |
| 12. |
GPFA – The Playing Field Newsletter Winter 2006-2007;
Annual Report 2005-06 (on circulation to Playing Fields and Village
Maintenance Committee) |
| 15. |
Cain & Fuller – Siting of “For Sale” signs |
| 18. |
Gloucestershire Highways – List of accredited
subcontractors The Clerk had asked three contractors on the list to quote
to refurbish the Upper Up car park |
| 21. |
Parish Council Tree Report by Cllr Harris and Cllr Webb
(agenda item) |
| 25. |
Mrs Sheila Gould – Ham Lane, South Cerney (receipt
acknowledged) |
| 27. |
R. F. J. Lobley BEM – Overgrowing trees on Robert Franklin
Way play area hindering light access (emailed to VM) Cllr Squire
volunteered to speak with Mr Lobley and try and resolve the discord. |
| 29. |
Glebe Contractors – Ground maintenance quotation |
| 32. |
Moore Allen & Innocent – South Cerney FWFAS and RM (other
factors to be clarified if necessary) |
| 33. |
Gloucestershire Highways – Acknowledgement of concern over
trees at Bow Wow |
| 38. |
Gloucestershire Highways – Pedestrian crossing
It was agreed that this item should be placed on the agenda for next
month’s meeting. The Clerk was to enquire from the author if he was willing
for the content of his email to be made public and if he was, to place the
information on the notice board and give a copy to interested parties
including: PTA, CROWS, Sue Andrews, Mr & Mrs Beard and Mr & Mrs McEwen |
| 41. |
GWC Gardening Services – Ground maintenance quotation
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| 42. |
Bibury Landscape Contractors – Ground maintenance quotation |
| 44. |
CDC – Conservation Area Appraisals (Statements) |
COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
Cllr Harris asked the Clerk to inform Siddington Parish
Council that he considered the over growing hedge in the vicinity of Dairy
Cottages, to be a hazard to road users. He dubbed the area “Peacock Passage”
which seemed eminently practical. The Clerk reported that he could not locate
an overgrowing hedge. Cllr Nicholas agreed. No action was to be taken.
Cllr Harris reported that a pipe near the two bridges over
the river Churn at the end of Wildmoorway Lane was taking water from the river
and causing the lane to flood. He asked the Clerk to inform Ray Jenkins, Resort
Manager at Isis Lakes.
Cllr Squire reported that after two repairs to the chain
supports surrounding the War Memorial yet another had been damaged. The Clerk
was to ask suitable contractors to tender to repair the supports when
necessary.
Cllr Jay had joined the meeting and reported that vandals
had painted graffiti on the walls of the bus shelter; the doors to the gas
inspection block had been ripped off their hinges; and the bus stop signpost
had been damaged by a vehicle. The “Keep Left” bollards in Station Road, near
to the Piece had still not been replaced. The Clerk was asked to remind Gillian
Portlock, Gloucestershire Highways.
There being no further business Cllr Squire had closed the
meeting at 8:34pm.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Cllr Jay reported on the discussions of the Finance
Committee which had met on 12th February. Cllr Jay, Cllr Nicholas, Cllr Smith,
Cllr Squire and Cllr Webb had attended the Monday meeting. Cllr Smith had
opened the meeting at 8.35pm.
Apology
Cllr Stuart had sent his apology for absence as he would be off on holiday.
Cllr Smith gave an apology for the meeting on Wednesday as he had a prior
engagement. Cllr Jay volunteered to make the report to the Parish Council.
| Payments In |
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| Thames Water Utilities |
Hire of village hall |
£66.00 |
| Memorial Trees |
Contributions |
£320.00 |
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£386.00 |
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| Payments Out |
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| Petty Cash |
Bus Shelter Cleansing (February) |
£40.00 |
| Petty Cash |
Litter Picking (February) |
£100.00 |
| M. McKee |
BT telephone and internet access (January) |
£41.00 |
| M. McKee |
Clerk’s Travel (January) |
£67.98 |
| Raymond Fenton |
Updating internet web pages (1/10–31/12) |
£150.00 |
| R.O.W.Berry |
Two Repairs to War Memorial |
£130.00 |
| Busy Fingers Copying |
Photocopying |
£29.53 |
| South Cerney Village Hall |
Hire of village hall for Thames Water
exhibition |
£66.00 |
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£624.51 |
| Cllr Smith had inspected the
invoices and agreed the Clerk’s travel expenses for January.
The Committee recommended that the Parish Council agreed to make the
above payments.
It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Webb that the
Parish Council agreed to make the above payments. The Parish Council was
all in favour. |
Ground Maintenance Contract
The Committee analysed the quotations received from contractors to carry out
ground maintenance work in the Parish on a frequency basis, i.e. number of
cuts. As Glebe Contractors proved to be the most competitive the Committee
recommended that the Parish Council accepted its quotation and award it the
contract for two years.
It was proposed by Cllr Caunce and seconded by Cllr Mrs
Pollard that the Parish Council appointed Glebe Contractors Ltd to carry out
its ground maintenance contract for the 2007 and 2008 growing period. The
Parish Council was all in favour.
Footbridge Donation
Gloucestershire County Council PROW had written to Cllr Stuart stating that if
the Parish Council was prepared to help with the cost of the footbridge, then
Mr M. Barton could, in his words “start to push the budget holder!”. After some
debate, it was proposed by Cllr Jay and seconded by Cllr Nicholas that the
Committee was minded to recommend that a donation of £2,000 was made to the
PROW department. The Committee was in agreement.
It was proposed by Cllr Webb and seconded by Cllr Nicholas
that the Parish Council makes a donation of £2,000 to the Gloucestershire
County Council PROW to subsidise the cost of the erection of the footbridge on
the South Cerney to Siddington path at Cowmeadow Ground. The Parish Council was
all in favour.
Senior Citizens Activity Grant
Cllr Squire had suggested at the meeting last month that it would be beneficial
if the Parish Council was to award a grant, under the Village Plan, to senior
citizens’ activity sessions. The Committee was in favour that the Parish
Council give a grant of £300 to subsidise fees levied on participants which
could be managed by the South Cerney United Church. The Clerk was asked to
suggest that fees could be subsidised by 50p per person per session. If this
proved to be successful in encouraging attendance consideration would be given
to its extension.
It was proposed by Cllr Harris and seconded by Cllr Mrs
Chubb that the Parish Council gives a grant to the South Cerney United Church
from its Village Plan reserve budget of £300 to subsidise participation by
senior citizens in activity sessions. The Parish Council was all in favour.
Retirement Donation
Notification that GAPTC County Secretary Richard Belliss was about to retire
and an appeal for a contribution for a gift had been received. After a short
discussion the Committee agreed that it was not in a position to provide a
donation.
Computer Program Upgrade
The Clerk had requested that the Committee consider purchasing an operating
system update to his laptop. This was refused and the Clerk was advised to wait
until the system had proved its stability.
Housing Needs Survey
Shortly before leaving for the Committee meetings Laura Mills, GRCC had
informed the Clerk that due to illness she would be unable attend this evening.
Consequently it was agreed that Ms Mills would make her report on the outcome
of the Housing Needs Survey prior to the Parish Council meeting in March.
Correspondence
| 2. |
John Hicks & Associates – Inspection of play sites and
equipment The Committee recommended that the Parish Council agrees that
John Hicks carries out the inspections |
| 10. |
South Cerney Street Fair – Donation request (to list) |
| 13. |
Lloyds TSB – Unauthorised borrowing fee £15 refunded |
| 19. |
Home-Start Cotswolds Ltd – Donation request (to list) |
| 23. |
(e) Forthcoming retirement of GAPTC County Secretary
(emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 24. |
Novatech – Quotation to upgrade laptop to Vista Premium
operating system and extra necessary RAM |
| 28. |
Meningitis Trust – Donation request (to list) |
| 29. |
Glebe Contractors – Ground maintenance quotation |
| 41. |
GWC Gardening Services – Ground maintenance quotation |
| 42. |
Bibury Landscape Contractors – Ground maintenance quotation |
There being no further business Cllr Smith had closed the
meeting at 9:12pm.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
Cllr Nicholas reported on the discussions of the Planning
Committee which had met on 12th February. Cllr Mrs Chapman, Cllr Nicholas, Cllr
Mrs Pollard, Cllr Squire and Cllr Webb attended the meeting. Cllr Nicholas
opened the meeting at 9:18pm.
Apology
Cllr Stuart had sent his apology for absence as he would be off on holiday.
Matters Arising
CT.2648/3/V Permission Granted
Cllr Nicholas asked the Clerk to write to Mr Sean Herbert in appreciation of
his candid and prompt admission that it was his decision alone which gave
permission for this application.
CT.4073/F
Advertising at Lake 15
The Clerk was to request that Colin Davies, CDC Enforcement Officer inspect the
entrance to this site which, contrary to permission granted, is advertising its
canteen/restaurant facilities.
Condition 1 reads: In accordance with the applicant's letter dated 27th
January, 2004 there shall be no off-site advertising of the clubhouse
facilities other than for the purposes of angling, and the said facilities
shall not be made available to visiting members of the public other than when
the site is in operation for angling purposes.
Reason: To ensure that the clubhouse facilities remain ancillary to the angling
use of the application site, in the interests of sustainability and in
accordance with PPG13, Gloucestershire Structure Plan Second Review Policies T1
and NHE8, and Cotswold District Local Plan Policies 2 and Water Park Policy 8.1
Cllr Mrs Clark (CDC) reported that Michael Grace, CDC Enforcement Officer had
visited the site and reminded the occupants of the conditions imposed. The
advertisement had been moved to within the boundary of the development.
Housing Needs Survey
Shortly before leaving for the Committee meetings Laura Mills, GRCC had
informed the Clerk that due to illness she would be unable attend this evening.
Consequently it was agreed that Ms Mills would make her report on the outcome
of the Housing Needs Survey prior to the Parish Council meeting in March.
Planning Applications Received
CT.0329/E
Applicants: Mr & Mrs McIntosh, Hales Farm, South Cerney
Erection of single storey extension to one bedroom unit at Hales Farm, South
Cerney (R)
If permission is granted then it should be subject to a condition that this
accommodation can only be used as ancillary to the main dwelling.
OBJECTION
CT.0649/2/X
Applicants: Mr & Mrs P. Savory, Mayfield, The Langet, Upper Up, South Cerney
Amendment to permission CT.0649/2/N for the enlargement of approved utility
room, enlargement of dormer windows and amended window design to west elevation
at Mayfair, The Langet, Upper Up, South Cerney
NO OBJECTION
CT.1350/E
Applicants: Mr & Mrs C. Jeffery, 42 Bowling Green Lane, Cirencester
Conversion of traditional barns to form dwelling and home office; demolition of
pole barn at Berry Farm Barn, Cirencester Road, South Cerney (R)
NO OBJECTION
CT.2475/2/B
Change of use of land with installation of replacement sewage pumping station
on land adjacent Sewage Pumping Station, The Leaze, South Cerney
NO OBJECTION
CT.3887/3/J
Applicants: Mr & Mrs G. Maher, 45 Boxbush Road, South Cerney
Erection of single storey rear extension at 45 Boxbush Road, South Cerney
NO OBJECTION
Cllr Mrs Chapman declared a prejudicial interest as the
applicant was a friend and left the room.
CT.4072/F
Applicant: Ms Christine Parsloe, 141A Abbotsbury Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5JX
Approval of all reserved matters in relation to proposed dwelling within garden
at Hampton Villa, Cerney Wick
It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Pollard and seconded by Cllr Jay that the Parish
Council has no objection to this application. The rest of the Parish Council
was all in favour.
NO OBJECTION
Cllr Mrs Chapman returned to the room.
CT.4290/A
Applicants: Mr & Mrs Stephens, Southleigh, Station Road, South Cerney
Replacement rear extension two storey and single storey at Southleigh, Station
Road, South Cerney
NO OBJECTION
CT.5189/K
Applicants: L. Johnson, J. Smith, P. Thomas & J. Archey
Retention of residential gypsy caravan site comprising 11 pitches, access road,
amenity units and landscaping for buildings adjacent to Sewage Works, Shorncote,
Somerford Keynes
The Committee considered that residential development on this site would be
quite unsustainable. The residents will be entirely dependant on private motor
vehicles for access to any and all amenities. The new entrance will be too
close to the existing entrance. There should only be one entrance for both
sites. As the plots will not be connected to the main sewerage system the
proposal is not sustainable development.
OBJECTION
Planning application received by Gloucestershire County
Council
CT.2648/3/L
Hills Minerals & Waste Ltd
Proposed variation of conditions 4 and 10 of planning permission CT.2648/3/A at
Cerney Wick Farm Quarry, Cerney Wick, Cirencester
NO OBJECTION
Besides application CT.4072/F the deliberations of the
Planning Committee for the remainder of the above applications were proposed by
Cllr Jay and seconded by Cllr Caunce. The Parish Council was all in favour.
Planning applications granted by Cotswold District
Council
CT.0144/5/D
First floor extension for en-suite bedroom at 23 Robert Franklin Way, South
Cerney
CT.1454/4/L
Temporary change of use of holiday lodge to admin office at Plot 85, Isis Lake,
The Spine Road, South Cerney
CT.1856/C
Installation of new double glazed windows and door at Lime Tree Cottage, Silver
Street, South Cerney
Planning application refused by Cotswold District
Council
CT.2648/3/T
Retention of board sign (7.75m x 1.2m) advertising water sports facility at
Lake 11, Spine Road, South Cerney
Planning applications withdrawn
CT.1350/D
Conversion of traditional barns to form dwelling and home office at Berry Farm
Barn, Cirencester Road, South Cerney
CT.1350/E
Conversion of traditional barns to form dwelling and home office; demolition of
pole barn at Berry Farm Barn, Cirencester Road, South Cerney
Correspondence
| 43. |
CDC – CT.2648/3/J Lake 11 enquiry acknowledgement Cllr Webb
asked the Clerk to enquire from CDC planning department when the planning
permission was granted for CT2648/3/J if it included the opening onto
Cerney Wick Lane |
| 44. |
CDC – CT.2648/3/S Invitation to attend Planning
(Regulatory) Committee meeting on 21st February at Trinity Road, starting
at 9.30am.
Regarding the determination of this application, the Committee was
concerned at the ambiguity surrounding the entrances/exits to the site.
From the documents supplied to the Parish Council it is not at all clear if
there will be an entrance onto Cerney Wick Lane, opposite the Sailing Club
(south west corner) which is a particular objection. It is strongly
stressed that advice is taken from the Traffic Assessment especially the
notice regarding the installation of traffic lights at the cross roads at
Cerney Wick Lane, B4696 Spine Road and Station Road – considered a
necessary safety feature.
Cllr Bennett and Cllr Mrs Clark informed the Parish Council that this
application was being deferred and would ensure that CDC sent a letter to
that effect to interested parties. |
Councillor’s Report
Cllr Mrs Chapman asked the Clerk to enquire from the Enforcement Officer if
permission has been extended to the temporary arrangement advertising the
Landings development on Lake 11 which was due to expire at the beginning of
February. Cllr Mrs Chapman reports that the advert on Cerney Wick Lane now
publicises the cable ski.
TIM DOWAN, CDC ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR COORDINATOR
The Parish Council agreed to invite CDC Anti Social Behaviour Coordinator, Tim
Dowan, to a meeting in April.
CORRESPONDENCE
| 1. |
Moore Allen & Innocent – South Cerney FWFAS and
RM (revised plan for sewage pipe (emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 2. |
John Hicks & Associates – Inspection of play
sites and equipment |
| 3. |
Deer Park School, Cirencester – Invitation to
Clerk to give a talk about his role in the community Due to a heavy fall of
snow Deer Park School was closed for the day and the event was cancelled. |
| 4. |
CDC – CT.CONTR 2221 No Objection to reduce
apple tree by 3 feet down to old pruning points at Churn Cottage, School
Lane, South Cerney |
| 5. |
GRCC – Rural/Regeneration brochure January 2007
(on circulation) |
| 6. |
GCC PROW – Notification of temporary closure of
footpaths BSC11 and BSN 9 (Siddington) and public bridleway BSC48 |
| 7. |
29 Postal, Courier & Movements Regiment RLC –
Minutes of Airfield Liaison Meeting held at the Duke of Gloucester Barracks
on 7th November 2006 |
| 8. |
Gloucestershire Highways – Notification of
essential carriageway works at Wickwater Lane, Cerney Wick (emailed to
Parish Councillors) |
| 9. |
Watermark – Visit arrangements with Parish
Councillors to be agreed |
| 10. |
South Cerney Street Fair – Donation request (to
list) |
| 11. |
GCC – Monitoring the commitments in the
Parish and Town Council Charter (emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 12. |
GPFA – The Playing Field Newsletter Winter
2006-2007; Annual Report 2005-06 (on circulation to Playing Fields and
Village Maintenance Committee) |
| 13. |
Lloyds TSB – Unauthorised borrowing fee £15
refunded |
| 14. |
CDC – Tim Dowan, Anti Social Behaviour
Coordinator requests an opportunity to attend a meeting with Parish
Councillors |
| 15. |
Cain & Fuller – Siting of “For Sale” signs |
| 16. |
CDC – Introduction to New Community Safety
Officer: Tony Dix |
| 17. |
CHYP – Invitation to attend Charity Shop
opening (emailed to Parish Councillors); Newsletter (on circulation) Cllr
Jay had attended the function |
| 18. |
Gloucestershire Highways – List of accredited
subcontractors |
| 19. |
Home-Start Cotswolds Ltd – Donation request (to
list) |
| 20. |
CDC – Engagement Strategy: Comments welcomed
(on circulation) |
| 21. |
Parish Council Tree Report by Cllr Harris and
Cllr Webb (agenda item) |
| 22. |
CPRE – A request to register an objection to
the proposed Weymouth Relief Road (emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 23. |
(a) GAPTC – Newsletter January 2007 (emailed to
Parish Councillors); (b) News on the training front; (c) Election pack
information; (d) Various posters to notice board (e) Forthcoming retirement
of GAPTC County Secretary (emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 24. |
Novatech – Quotation to upgrade laptop to Vista
Premium operating system and extra necessary RAM |
| 25. |
Mrs Sheila Gould – Ham Lane, South Cerney
(receipt acknowledged) Cllr Parsons (GCC) emphasised that until it could be
determined who owned the highway its repair was problematic |
| 26. |
GCC – Invitation to attend Parish Council
Seminar at Shire Hall, Gloucester on Tuesday 6th March (emailed to Parish
Councillors) |
| 27. |
R. F. J. Lobley BEM – Overgrowing trees on
Robert Franklin Way play area hindering light access (emailed to VM) |
| 28. |
Meningitis Trust – Donation request (to list) |
| 29. |
Glebe Contractors – Ground maintenance
quotation |
| 30. |
Youth Parish Council – Minutes of meeting on
4th January (emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 31. |
North Wiltshire District Council – Draft of
Affordable Housing SPD (Consultation) (emailed to Parish Councillors) |
| 32. |
Moore Allen & Innocent – South Cerney FWFAS and
RM (other factors to be clarified if necessary) |
| 33. |
Gloucestershire Highways – Acknowledgement of
concern over trees at Bow Wow |
| 34. |
Cotswold Water Park Joint Committee –
Notification of meeting; Agenda; Unconfirmed Minutes (Cllr Webb informed by
email) |
| 35. |
GCC – Nominations invited for consideration of
the receipt of the Gloucestershire Medal for Courage Cllr Squire asked
Parish Councillors to forward the names of those they wished to nominate to
the Clerk. |
| 36. |
CDC – Tree Warden Scheme: Next Steps |
| 37. |
Standards Board for England – Profile and work
of Standards Committees and Monitoring Officers questionnaire |
| 38. |
Gloucestershire Highways – Pedestrian crossing
Cllr Nicholas informed the Parish Council that Ann Edwards School had
recruited a Crossing Lady for the morning patrol duty |
| 39. |
Defra – Review of the Quality Town and Parish
Council Scheme (update) |
| 40. |
CDC – Questionnaire for all Parish Councillors
and Clerk to complete on the “Effective Engagement between Cotswold
District Council and Town & Parish Councils/Parish Meetings” (copies
distributed) |
| 41. |
GWC Gardening Services – Ground maintenance
quotation |
| 42. |
Bibury Landscape Contractors – Ground
maintenance quotation |
| 43. |
CDC – CT.2648/3/J Lake 11 enquiry
acknowledgement |
| 44. |
CDC – Conservation Area Appraisals (Statements) |
| 45. |
GRCC – Invitation to compete in 2007 Calor
Gloucestershire Village of the Year competition (emailed to all Parish
Councillors) |
| 46. |
CDC – CT.2648/3/S Invitation to attend Planning
(Regulatory) Committee meeting on 21st February at Trinity Road, starting
at 9.30am. |
| 47. |
Local Democracy Directorate Communities & Local
Government – Consultation on a revised model Code of Conduct (on
circulation to all Parish Councillors) |
| 48. |
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown – Surgery notice at
Lechlade (to notice board) |
| 49. |
Audit Commission – External auditor’s
appointment extension |
| 50. |
Gloucestershire Highways – The Bow Wow Trees |
| 51. |
Mrs Sheila Gould – Condition of Ham Lane, South
Cerney See item 25. |
COUNCILLORS' REPORTS
Cllr Webb complained about the state of Broadway Lane.
Cllr Squire explained that no further action could be expected until the
sewerage work was completed.
Cllr Webb asked the Clerk to notify CDC that the drains on
the highway from the entrance to the Fishing Club east to the Spine Road needed
to be cleared as the road was flooding after rainfall.
Cllr Mrs Chubb reported that the water hydrant sign
opposite Oakbeams and outside Boxbush Farm was in the ditch.
Cllr Harris requested that Gloucestershire Highways be
asked to renew the double yellow lines on Spine Road in the vicinity of the
cable ski operation on Lake 11 and the single yellow lines on Cerney Wick Lane
as they were almost obliterated.
Cllr Harris asked the Clerk to inform the Environment
Agency that polystyrene sheets were floating in the river Churn down stream
from the Spine Road towards Churn Pool near Cerney Wick. Also could the Clerk
inform GCC PROW that the footpath from the Spine Road to Churn Pool needed to
be cleared to improve access.
Cllr Jay reported a telephone canvassing exercise
sanctioned by CDC was too personally intrusive in his opinion. He thanked Cllr
Mrs Clark (CDC) for her prompt action in informing CDC.
Cllr Jay had unearthed, in a cupboard in the main hall,
old Parish Council minutes dating back to 1894. It was agreed to transfer these
documents to the County Archive in Gloucester after local residents had had an
opportunity to inspect them.
There being no further business Cllr Squire closed the
meeting at 10:05pm.
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