Approved Minutes of the Meeting 5th September 2022
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Public Forum |
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4 members of the public were in attendance. A member of the public referred to the SKDC consultation on the LCC Flood Alleviation Scheme, expressing concerns that the proposal lacks engineering detail, and the proposed watercourse solution is not acceptable, putting adjacent properties at risk. It was agreed that AM is to arrange a meeting with LCC to discuss the outline business case that is being prepared. ACTION AM A representative from the VHMC thanked the PC for support into ongoing plans to establish a CIO. An update on the progress of the replacement boiler was provided for information. |
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Meeting commenced at 7.45 pm |
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Present |
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Martin Wright (MMW) Chairman, Geoff Fearn (GF), Paul Wood (PW), Ross Warman (RW), Daryl Walton (DW), John Leventhall (JL), Mick Walker (MW), Mark Newton (MN), Alex Maughan (AM) and Jane Evans (Clerk) |
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18/1020 |
Apologies for Absence |
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Carole Lee (CL) and Mick Brooks (MB) due to personal commitments and Iain Lyon (IL) due to work commitments – apologies accepted |
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18/1021 |
Declarations of Interest |
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RW declared a personal interest in item 6, S22/1460 and GF declared a personal interest in item 6, S22/1614 |
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18/1022 |
Minutes & Matters Arising from Previous Meeting 1st August 2022 |
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Matters Arising None
It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a true record. |
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18/1023 |
County Council Report |
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AM referred to the Cycle Scheme and incorrect information previously been given by LCC regarding the progression of the scheme. It is now not proceeding as promised with a new design being done. It was suggested and agreed to write to LCC Chief Executive to express disappointment with misleading communications. ACTION CLERK AM was asked to chase Rowan Smith for minutes of the recent Road Safety meeting. ACTION AM. Councillors were advised the reactive sign at the southern end of the village can be moved but it would have to be on the opposite side of the road so may not be as effective. Councillors considered this, deciding it was not effective in its current location and agreed to request the move. ACTION AM Councillors were given a summary of the inflationary impact on the maintenance budget, with increased prices for approx. 75% of suppliers. |
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18/1024 |
District Council Report |
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Councillors were advised as a recent meeting with the Chief Executive, the cost of living increases was discussed and it was confirmed SKDC has a help page on the website.
Councillors were referred to the appeal relating to the traveller site on Valley Lane. PW advised he would be attending as District Councillor and it was agreed he would also represent the PC.
RESOLVED to bring forward discussion from Item 12, Chairmans Report.
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18/2025 |
Chairman’s Report |
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Councillors were referred to the recent meeting held with the VHMC to discuss the proposal of the establishment of a CIO. A brief summary of the meeting was provided and it was confirmed there are no implications re ownership, a CIO simply indemnifying trustees. RESOLVED to agree the VHMC proceeds with creating a CIO. |
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18/1026 |
Planning |
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Applications – S22/1460 Hemisphere Homes Ltd Application for the erection of two detached dwellings to the rear No.90 - No.94 Main Road, Long Bennington. RESOLVED to object, being inappropriate in size, loss of amenity and contrary to DE1 S22/1590 Trustees of Hunt Marris Deceased. Application for residential development including proposed access (Outline Planning Permission with all other matters reserved) at land at Vicarage Lane Long Bennington. RESOLVED to object, being an extension of the built form, overdevelopment, site not identified in the Local Plan. S22/1614 Fearn. Application for listed building consent for replacement of seven rotten windows at Mount Pleasant, Water Lane, Long Bennington. RESOLVED no comment S22/1680 Ridding Application for consent for Oak - Crown lift to 2.70m. Reduce northern side of the crown to achieve 2m building clearance at 1 Oak Tree Close, Long Bennington. App Type: Listed Building Consent. RESOLVED no comment Planning Approvals – see agenda Planning Refusals – none Planning Appeals/Withdrawals – Update on appeal – Traveller Site Valley Lane Update appeal re rear of Royal Oak.PW to attend hearing Tuesday 6/9. Planning Inspectorate APP/E2530/W/22/3297016: 35 Church St, Long Bennington. Appeal dismissed. Noted Other planning issues – none |
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18/1027 |
Road Safety Meeting – to discuss feedback from meeting with LCC |
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It was confirmed a list of issues, including speeding, parking, traffic law infringements and road safety were discussed. Sadly, very few solutions were proposed. it was agreed that AM is to refer back to LCC re the parking issues around school, Valley Lane and the Co-op and also the signage at the northern end of the village. ACTION AM It was agreed the PC is to consult with local businesses regarding the possibility of yellow lines and also contact the Co-op to discuss improving the car park entrance to encourage more usage. ACTION CLERK
It was agreed that feedback for residents is required and that this should be the responsibility of LCC. Suggested and agreed to write a letter to Head of Highways regarding Cycle Lane and also invite a senior representative to provide feedback to residents. ACTION CLERK |
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18/1028 |
Village Gateway – to discuss options/suggestions. |
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Councillors were asked to consider gateway signage to include reference to Community Speedwatch. It was agreed to proceed with obtaining quotes for gateways on Main Road north and south. ACTION CLERK |
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18/1029 |
Long Bennington Neighbourhood Plan Review, Grant Funding and Local Green Space designation – to discuss. |
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It was agreed that PW is to check on the proposed timeline for the new Local Plan but given the expected timescale, a material change to the Neighbourhood Plan is to be started. |
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18/1030 |
Section 106 monies re Park View – to discuss potential projects |
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It was agreed to request feedback from the PFMC with proposals for consideration at the next meeting. ACTION CLERK |
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18/1031 |
Option to opt out of the SAAA central external auditor appointment arrangements – to discuss |
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RESOLVED not to opt out and to continue with current arrangements. |
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18/1032 |
Clerk’s Report |
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Chairman’s Report No report Clerks Report Councillors were referred to the attached report. No questions raised. |
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18/1033 |
Finance |
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Councillors were referred to the attached schedule of invoices for payment totalling £2168.97.
RESOLVED – to pay the invoices. Monthly financial reports were provided, and no questions were raised. Community Cleaner hours worked and payment – approved. Quotes for hedge cutting at Elm Close/Woods Close were considered one being £500 and the second £955.99+vat. It was RESOLVED to proceed with the first quote from Eden Tree Services, with a third quote not required. Works have been done previously by Eden Tree Services and the quote is very competitive. Fixed Assets List – approved but it was agreed to investigate if disposal dates are required. ACTION CLERK
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18/1034 |
Reports |
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Playing Fields Management Committee – next meeting 23/9 Village Hall Management Committee – no report School Liaison – no report Emergency Planning Group Report – Cllrs were advised a planning exercise is to take place next month Road Safety – no report Police Report – it was reported that break-in at Gablestock resulted in the theft of 3 GPS systems. Footpaths & Streetlights – no report Witham Meadow Project Report – no report |
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18/1035 |
Correspondence |
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Councillors referred to attached list of correspondence received during the last month. No further comment. |
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18/1036 |
Items for next agenda and Parish News Report. |
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Next agenda – update on cycle lane, village gateway, S106 monies |
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18/1037 |
Date of next meeting – 3rd October 2022 |
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Meeting Closed 9.17pm |
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Signed Martin Wright Designation Chairman Date 3rd October 2022 |