Parish Council Meeting 19/03/18 – minutes
MINUTES OF CLIFFORD CHAMBERS AND MILCOTE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE JUBILEE HALL, CLIFFORD CHAMBERS AT 6.45pm ON MONDAY 19th March 2018
PRESENT: Cllrs C Goody (Chairman), J Batchelor and J Hall - WCC Cllr Mike Brain
- plus 9 members of the public were present. Clerk Karen Parnell
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Cllrs Stuart Wyles, Les Moseley and SDC Cllr Peter Barnes
2 FIFTEEN MINUTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Representatives from SDC Planning and the garden centre highlighted the potential need for affordable housing within the parish. The PC’s support was requested prior to undertaking an updated Housing Needs Survey. It was noted there could be a benefit to people downsizing or endeavouring to buy their first homes. Clifford Charities would be involved in the project. Local need will need to be established. The PC agreed to support the survey which will be distributed to residents in the next fortnight.
3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
4 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES January 2018 MEETING
The minutes were agreed as a true record and signed off by the Chairman as such.
5 MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING / NEW MATTERS
• Chairman’s update
Discussions continue surrounding works concerning road improvements and speed limits on the B4632.
The new grass cutting contract is now in place and works have begun.
Tree maintenance works by the allotments have been suspended due to no planning permission being in place regarding the oak trees.
A potential Lengthsman scheme is being investigated.
• Representation on outside bodies
None
• Flooding
Snow caused recent problems with Environment Agency amber warnings in place.
• Neighbourhood Plan
Much work has been undertaken and will be reported to the update meeting on Wednesday.
The plan is being drafted and public consultation will follow.
• Website
This is being developed. Two further people have undertaken training.
The website will be launched in April. Village groups will be included on the site.
6 ANY MATTERS FROM DISTRICT / COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Cllr Peter Barnes SDC was not present
Cllr Mike Brain WCC reported:
Clifford Mill roadworks have caused some upset.
A road closure happened 10 minutes early.
Fencing opposite the New Inn is now in place.
An illegal layby will be returned and aligned with a footpath.
Milcote Road and Milcote Lane will have ‘Not suitable for HGVs’ signage.
Spitfire Developers will liaise with WCC, SDC and the PC in due course.
A third land in the road by the garden centre has been delayed.
Community Infrastructure Levy is now in place meaning 25% of monies from some development projects will come back to the PC, subject to a Neighbourhood Plan being in place.
Jetting of drains has been taking place regularly.
WCC will be asked to maintain trees affecting the grass cutting.
Erosion of verges is a widespread issue.
7 FLOODS / EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
No report
SDC LICENSING ISSUES CTTEE
Not met
8 PLANNING MATTERS
Application(s) reference: 17/03699/FUL
Proposed : Erection of detached 3 bed bungalow
At : Coppers, The Close, Clifford Chambers, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8HS
For: Mr Andrew Lambert
Application(s) reference: 18/00051/FUL
Proposed : Erection of a single dwelling with new access and associated works
At : Thistles , Shipston Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 8LZ
For: Admin Talbot Homes
Application Consultation 18/00192/FUL
Proposed : Proposed conversion/refurbishment of an 'agricultural building' to a single dwellinghouse; application submitted to formalise the position following Planning Enforcement Investigation (Ref: 17/00335/COUENF)
At : Clifford Bank Cottage , Clifford Road, Clifford Chambers, CV37 8HN
For : Messrs Clive & Andrew Burrows T/A B Burrows & Sons
9 TO RECEIVE ANY CORRESPONDENCE
None
10 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
To approve payment of following accounts:
| Clerks salary and expenses | £450.00 | ||
| Barry Saunders - Website Training | £50.00 | ||
| John Taylor - Neighbourhood Plan | £21.90 | ||
| Andy Oakes - neighbourhood Plan | £17.97 | ||
| Groundwork UK | £699.05 | ||
| Receipt | |||
| Groundwork UK | £2243.00 |
11 MATTERS OF INTEREST
In future the Parish Assembly will follow directly after the PC meeting.
12 MATTERS FOR NEXT AGENDA / DATE OF NEXT MEETING
16th May 2018 at 7.45pm
Items: To be notified to clerk before 2nd May 2018
Meeting closed: 19.25pm.