Baydon Parish Council

Action

MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 6th September 2004

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed and signed as a correct record.

DECLARTION OF INTEREST

There were no Declarations of Interest in any item on the agenda for this meeting.

MATTERS ARISING

1. BAYDON WELCOME BOOKLET.
   Mr Barnes has taken on the project from Mrs Bailey, who has provided all of her research material to date. Mr Barnes stated that he will bring his draft copy to the next Parish Meeting.
   KB
2. UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT AT LAND BEYOND DOWNS HOUSE
   Still awaiting response from KDC.
3. LAND AT BAYDON HOLE.
   Still awaiting an update from Councillor Humphries on this issue.
4. POWER SUPPLY ON THE GREEN.
   Mr Whitehead-Patey confirmed that he had received a note and an invoice from Bloor homes stating that power would be supplied before Christmas, but there were no further details. Mr Whitehead-Patey said that he would liaise with Bloor homes on this matter.
   PWP
5. ALDBOURNE ROAD BETWEEN BECKETS & TURF RUN, ROAD SUBSIDENCE.
   Mr Grove said that he would investigate whether the work had been completed
   JG
6. FINCHLEY, FINCHES LANE, CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/POSSIBLE PLANNING CONTRAVENTIONS.
   This matter had been carried over from the last Parish Meeting as it was still awaiting a response from KDC. The (temporary) Clerk to contact Mr Wilmot (KDC) for his response.
   KB
7. 1 ERMIN STREET, QUERY OVER BUILDING MATERIALS.
   Materials to be used were agreed at the last Parish Meeting.
8. MANHOLE COVER ON THE BANK ON RHS OF ERMIN STREET.
   Covered at the last parish Meeting.
9. RIGHTS OF WAY BLOCKED IN RUSSLEY PARK AREA.
   Contact Esther Daley (KDC).
   KB
10. VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK
    The Chairman stated that a volunteer for the post had been found and introduced Ms Elizabeth Knight who was present at the meeting as a member of the public and that, subject to formalities, it is hoped that she will be in post by the next Parish Meeting at the end of November. JS

REPORT FROM MRS DOBSON(Parish Councils representative on the governing body of St Nicholas School)

nil return.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. MANAGING PUBLIC ACCESS – A GUIDE FOR FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS
   A photocopy of a document believed to have been sent to all landowners in the county/country from the Dept of the Deputy Prime Minister. To be circulated to all Councillors.
   
2. LETTER FROM KDC REF: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENNET 2004 – 16 UNITS IN BAYDON.
   To be filed.
3. TAKING ACTION ON SCHOOL JOURNEYS 2005/2006
   A poster advising schools on funding provisions for school matters. Handed to Mrs Bailey for the attention of Mr Chambers.
4. LLOYDS BANK – REQUEST FOR NEW SIGNATORIES FOR PARISH ACCOUNTS
   Due to the resignation of the Parish Clerk (Ms L Hawley), the (temporary) Clerk had received two conflicting letters from the bank in respect of the current signatories for the Parish accounts. It was agreed that no further action need be taken as the the current signatories are still in.
5. AGE CONCERN – AGM IN DEVIZES (TUES 19 OCT)
   No Councillor was available to attend this AGM.
6. FUTURE PLANNING OF KENNET - FORUM AT PEWSEY (TUES 19 OCT)
   A document had been received stating that KDC was holding various forums around the county to try and achieve closer integration with Parish Councils. District Councillor Twigger expanded on the key points of what these forums were trying to achieve and Mr Whitehead-Patey stated that he was familiar with a lot of these issues and would try to attend on behalf of Baydon Parish Council. If he was unable to attend then the Parish Council would have to rely on any official feedback from KDC.
7. ASSORTED PUBLICATIONS
   To be circulated to all Councillors
8. LICENSING ACT 2003
   A Draft Licensing Policy document (dated October 2004) - To be circulated to all Councillors.

PLANNING

• SITE PLANS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLOT ON FIVEWAYS (K/50594/RM).
  Updated site plans had been received from KDC in response to the Councils previous comments on the proposed development. It was noted that the Parish Councils views on the finish of certain walls had been taken into account and agreed by KDC.
  A point was raised by Mr Whitehead-Patey that it was hoped that the house numbers of the new development would be incremental to those currently existing in Fiveways.
• Mr Whitehead-Patey had received a letter from the planning department at KDC in response to the ‘Fiveways’ development being wrongly signposted as ‘Fiveways Close’ and not ‘Fiveways’ as previously agreed. The proposed course of action recommended in the letter to instigate a change of road sign was deemed incorrect by District Councillor Twigger who will pursue the matter through the appropriate channels at KDC
• CONSERVATORY TO STARVON MANOR
  Notice of Full Planning Permission has been received from Kennet District Council.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

1. Mrs Furber reported that a drum of builders rubbish has been left in the area of the garages in Downsmead. A letter to be raised to Sarsen housing.

FINANCE

Cheques Paid:	£10.00	BYPA, hall hire
Monies received:	None

VILLAGE LAND

It has been reported that the £2000 grant allocated for playground equipment in Baydon is in danger of being refused. Mr Whitehead-Patey to liaise with Steve Webb (Baydon Resources Group).

VILLAGE MATTERS

1. FOOTPATH FROM SPINDLES TO ERMIN STREET
   The Stopping Order is now complete.
2. CAROLS ON THE GREEN
   The annual Carols on the Village Green event will take place on Tuesday 21st December starting at 18:00. Mince pies and mulled wine will be provided in the Red Lion on completion.
3. VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE
   The village green will be adorned with an illuminated Christmas Tree on Wednesday 15 December (courtesy of Mrs Crown).
4. RUBBISH DUMPING
   A serious case of rubbish dumping has been reported in the area of the copse at Black gate that has resulted in over £1500 worth of damage to harvesting equipment belonging to Mr Lawton. Assorted garden rubbish / timber has been removed from the area of the cricket field/bonfire site and deposited in the copse. On or about this time, a tyre was rolled down the hill into Mr Lawton’s crop which was subsequently ensnared in his harvesting machinery causing considerable damage. The Chairman was informed that any further incidents of this nature may result in legal action. The Chairman to liaise with the Youth Club about this issue and a litter pick is to be organised to clear the remaining rubbish..

The meeting concluded at 21:35 p.m.

NEXT MEETING – 29th day November at 8.00 p.m. at the Youth Club.