ULLENHALL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 15^th July 2010, at 7.45pm, in Ullenhall Village Hall.

OPEN FORUM

PRESENT

Cllrs. Chair, J.Clayton; J.Bucknall; M.Morris; N.Gascoigne.

W.C.C. Cllr. M.Perry

S-on-A District Cllrs. G.Atkinson, P.Oakley.

Also P.Hughes, clerk.

APOLOGIES

Cllrs. D.Waller, M.Tipping

MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 4^th May 2010 were agreed and signed.

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 3^rd June 2010 were agreed and signed.

Meeting open to County and District Councillors for comments

S-on-A District Council

Planning for Yew Tree Farm, informal hearing on 4^th August.

Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council are looking into discussions with an ex planning officer for a possible training exercise and advice. Ullenhall may be included in this should it go ahead.

Warwickshire District and S-on-A District Councils are having discussions over the possible amalgamation of services.

W.C.C.

Local Transport Plan, draft available for comment

The Fire Brigade are to finalise their decision on the closures of fire stations in Warwickshire on Tuesday 20^th July.

The parking of vehicles around the War Memorial is still causing some concern.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

PLANNING

Applications

10/00944/VARY Mr.T.Hicks, Garage Block, Tanworth Lane - Removal of Condition 2 of planning permission 01/00542/FUL to allow permanent occupation of the building. Objections raised.

Returns

10/00737/FUL Mr.K.Brewer, Arden Manor - permission refused.

09/00984/FUL Mr. & Mr. Haimes, Hall End Farm - permission granted.

N.B. Planning Appeal - 09/01327/FUL Mr.M.Morgan, Yew Tree Farm, Perry Mill Lane, Ullenhall. 4^th August 2010, 10am at The Council Offices, Elizabeth House, CV37 6HX.

Next Planning Meeting, not required

CHARITY FIELD

　

　

　

　

MATTERS ARISING

a. Parish Assembly Meeting, report - an excellent evening with good feedback. Donation to

speaker of £50 as previously agreed.

b. Clement Keys, Audit 2009-2010 agreed and signed.

c. Vacancy for Parish Councillor, Returns Officer at S-on-A District Council has received no

interest. Letters expressing interest have been received from two residents. The clerk to write

to ask for a letter stating why they wish to become a Parish Councillor.

d. ‘Adopt a Kiosk’, letters of suggestions have been received. The contract has been received from

BT. which was duly agreed, signed and returned. The clerk to check our insurance requirements.

e. St. Mark’s Charity, cheque received to the value of £1,862.00, this being the 3/11ths given to

the Parish Council for the benefit of the residents of the village.

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

Several signs are missing or broken. The Crowleys Close sign has been damaged, and although some repair has been made the sign is still broken. The bend warning sign by Green Lanes has been knocked down. The clerk will report these again.

It was agreed to monitor the restoration of verges by current developments.

The white posts on the verge by Elm Tree Farm have caused concern to motorists. There is also effluent overflowing onto the road by the property. Our W.C.C. Cllr. Mike Perry will look into both these issues.

The footpath across the field at the end of Watery Lane is poor - SD243. It has been reported to the Countryside Rights of Way Officer who will visit the site.

CORRESPONDENCE

Items for Discussion

a. WALC, membership 2010-2011, all agreed not to join.

b. WCC, Local Transport Plan, comments by 27^th August 2010, noted.

c. S-on-A District Council, Open Space, Sport and Recreation Audit.

d. Queens Award for Voluntary Service, nomination form.

e. W.C.C. Draft Rights of Way and Recreational Highway Strategy, comments by 27^th August 2010.

Pass to Mike Tipping who will bring comments to next meeting.

f. Local Councils Update, 3 months free issues and then subscription available. Request free issues.

g. E.ON, Unmetered Supply Certificate updated and valid until 28.06.2011

h. S-on-A District Council, Standards and Ethics Committee representatives

Items for Noting

Chiltern Railways, planned changes for 2013

Warwickshire Police, review of delivery of policing services.

J.Parker, wholesale catalogue

Clerks & Councils Direct, magazine

BANK ACCOUNTS as at 1^st July 2010

Treasurers Account…………. £49.96

Savings Account……………. £7,983.78

Precept £3,419.60

Charity £4,614.14 (includes £1,862.00)

　

　

　

　

　

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

Precept Flowers for War Memorial £37.99

E-ON, street lighting electricity bill £173.03

Refreshments for Parish Assembly meeting £77.60

Cottrell & Charles, hedge cutting £90.00

E-ON, street lighting maintenance £128.92

Parish Assembly Speaker £50.00

Charity John Ward Landscapes, field cuts x 3 £141.00

Npower, Charity Field floodlights £110.23

N.B. Npower invoice to be forwarded to S.Warren for payment as previously discussed.

Clerk to arrange payments.

COUNCILLORS COMMENTS

Concerns have been raised over the hedge at Walmer Cottage encroaching onto the footpath, causing difficulty for pedestrians. The clerk to write to the resident.

Meeting closed at 9.25pm.

Next meeting to be held on Tuesday 3^rd August 2010