Parish Council Minutes
1/ PRESENT
Cllr G Harper (Chairman)
Cllrs G Walters, Mrs J Rogers and Mrs V McPherson
Mrs S Griffiths (Clerk)
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received and accepted from G O'Neill and I Walker.
2/ MINUTES
The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Parish Council on the 21st June 2011, having been circulated, were approved by the Meeting and signed by the Chairman.
3/ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were asked to declare any personal interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting. None were declared.
4/ MATTERS ARISING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA
Longwick Parish Map Board. The seized/jammed lock on notice board has now been repaired.
Wycombe Planning Forum 30th June. Cllr G O'Neill sent a report from the Wycombe Planning Forum that he attended on the 30th June informing the members that the current relaxation on the need for planning approval may be extended and aspects of the Localism Bill will put pressure on Parish Councils. No action is required at the moment, but the Council must keep fully informed.
Risborough Area Forum 11th July. Cllr G O'Neill sent a report from the Risborough Area Forum that he attended on the 11th July. He advised that this is principally concerned with issues to do with Risborough and there was nothing specifically related to Longwick. However matters such as the one-way system and the major development around the railway station are of interest. The results of the survey on the one-way system will be published shortly.
5. FINANCE
A. Accounts for Payment:
| Cheque | Description | Net | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | S Griffiths - Expenses March-May | £26.04 | £26.04 | |
| 436 | MH-P - Updating plan / website page | £525.00 | £105.00 | £630.00 |
| 437 | K Dobson - Risk Inspection June 2011 | £14.60 | £14.60 | |
| 438 | Lock & Key Centre - jammed lock on notice board | £85.00 | £17.00 | £102.00 |
| 439 | Manor Estates - Grass cutting June 2011 | £358.32 | £71.66 | £429.98 |
| S/O | S Griffiths - July Salary | £341.27 | £341.27 |
B. Income received: Bank interest £0.82.
C/ Bank Balance £7,297.42 (allowing for the above cheques).
6. CAPITAL ITEMS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
A. Playing Field. Cllr G Harper confirmed that an oak tree by the ditch has died and will need to be replaced in the future. Cllr G Harper confirmed that the issue highlighted in the Risk Inspection Report for the fence had been actioned.
B. Children's Play Area. Cllr G Harper confirmed that were no issues highlighted in the Risk Inspection Report for the play area. The Clerk is requested to print off pictures of the picnic tables for the quotes she obtained for the members to consider at the next meeting.
7. ROADS, VERGES AND RIGHTS OF WAY.
VAS - The support post has been erected and the device should be in place shortly. The Clerk is requested to raise the following concern with the relevant local authority: the 50mph sign at the Kimble side of the Longwick roundabout of the B4009 has been knocked down.
8. CORRESPONDENCE.
A request for permission to erect a bouncy castle on the playing field on 27th August between 1.30pm and 7.30pm. All present agreed.
An application for co-option to the Parish Council. The Clerk is requested to invite the gentleman for an informal interview prior to the next Parish Council meeting.
9. REPORTS
A. School Governors – Nothing to report.
B. NW Chilterns Local Area Forum –
C. WDALC – Nothing to report.
D. N.A.G – Nothing to report.
E. Newsletter – Nothing to report.
10. A REPORT ON THE COST AND PROCESS FOR DIVERTING FOOTPATHS 3 AND 4
Cllr G Walters presented his suggested changes for FPs 3 and 4. All present agreed with the suggested changes as shown on appendix A to these minutes. Cllr J Rogers agreed to approach the landowner to present the proposed changes that the Parish Council are considering.
11. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A/ Progress on applications already considered:
- 11/06196/FUL — Decision: Application Permitted. Address: Ivy Farm, Lower Icknield Way, Longwick. Proposal: Construction of stables building with tack room & hay store.
- 11/05877/FUL — Decision: Application Permitted. Address: 17 Williams Way, Longwick. Proposal: Householder application for removal of existing glass and metal framed conservatory and replace with brick and wood framed conservatory on new footings to same footprint as existing structure.
B/ New Applications to be considered:
- 11/06428/FUL: Waterspring House, Meadle Village Road, Meadle. Proposed: Householder application for erection of orangery to rear, insertion of new door & window & raising of window to existing rear extension. The Parish Council has no objections.
- 11/06252/FUL: Penns Flower Nurseries, Thame Road, Longwick. Proposed: Erection of horticultural storage building. The Parish Council has no objections.
- 11/06393/FUL: Old School House, Thame Road, Longwick. Proposed: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of part two storey, part first floor side and rear extension to care home. The Parish Council has no objections.
12/ AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
To discuss and decide on whether to purchase a children's picnic table for the play area.
13/ NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 16th August 2011 in Longwick Village Hall at 8.00pm.
There being no further business to discuss the Meeting closed at 9.50pm.
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