Parish Council Minutes
PRESENT
Cllr Val McPherson BEM (Chair)
Cllrs Brian Richards (Vice), Ian Walker, Richard Myers, Alex Barter, Rolf van Apeldoorn, Jane Rogers, Bill Bendshy-Brown (County)
Clerk
14 members of the public.
- WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Harriss, the representative for District Council, did not attend the meeting.
2. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 21st JANUARY 2020
Approved by all Councillors.
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None, except for Cllr Rogers regarding matters relating to the Village Hall.
4. MATTERS ARISING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA
The proposal for a "deep clean" of the Clerk's laptop was approved.
5. REVIEW OF BELLWAY APPLICATION 19/08093/
Discussed at some length and all Councillors agreed to object to this application based on the following: contrary to Neighbourhood Plan; proximity of flats to Village Hall and possible noise restrictions; traffic impact on estate exits; not in keeping with local scenery and dwellings. Cllr Barter undertook to draft a more detailed response for consideration by Council.
6. A REPORT FROM CLLR BENDYSHE-BROWN ON MATTERS CONCERNING LONGWICK-CUM-ILMER PARISH COUNCIL
The following points were noted:
- Flooding issues key priority for County Council/Transport for Bucks
- Bar Lane accidents – on site meeting scheduled to review situation
- Confirmation that County Council have ownership of lane adjoining Village Hall and School
- Establishment of Community Area Partnerships will increase localism
- Unitary Council on schedule for launch 1st April
- Winter works programme impacted by flooding and creation of more potholes
- Clearance of ditches in Watery Lane (Horsenden)
- Responsibility of Aylesbury Vale Council for cleaning rubbish left by travellers
- Update on Bledlow Recycling Centre and planning application imminent, end of March/early April
- Positive impact of VASs on Thame Road
7. WEB STRATEGY
Project plan discussed. Existing providers to be notified of transfer to Six Hut Digital and gmail.
8. ADDITIONAL NOTICEBOARD
Delivery imminent. Planning application outstanding. Cllr Walker to be involved with installation.
9. ANNIVERSARY EVENTS FOR VILLAGE HALL, PLAYING FIELDS AND LAUNCH OF MUGA
Proposed date to be rescheduled from 10th–12th April to alternative date in September.
10. VE75 CELEBRATIONS
Cllrs Bendshy-Brown and van Apeldoorn involved in organising participation of RAF marching band (Halton) and TA Cadet Corps. Clerk to investigate potential of grant from County Council.
11. REVAMP PLAYGROUND
Costings to be finalised. It was agreed not to proceed with a replacement "Frog Bin" but determine costing for a conventional alternative.
12. EASY GATES
Cllr Rogers in contact with landowners in Owlswick for provision of next tranche of easy gates for parish footpaths.
13. MUGA SIGNAGE
Pro forma invoices approved. Delivery details to be finalised.
14. BUSHES FOR VILLAGE HALL/BELLWAY BOUNDARY
Costing reviewed and order agreed by Council.
15. VILLAGE HALL
Cllr McPherson updated Council on the further deliberations of the Village Hall Trustees on proposed extensions. The creation of additional storage rooms was scheduled for this year. The Council agreed that funding of architect fees was not appropriate for CIL funding.
16. PLAQUE FOR NICHOLAS PARSONS
The proposal from one parishioner was discussed and it was agreed to consider the opinion of the family and other residents within Ilmer.
17. NOMINATIONS FOR PAROCHIAL CHARITIES ALLOTMENTS
It was agreed to seek volunteers through local media and networks.
18. EMERGENCY PLAN
Permission of contacts required to display their contact numbers.
19. LITTER PICKS
On schedule for 18 March (Longwick) and 3/4/5 April (Owlswick).
20. MAY ELECTIONS
Timetable and administrative details were discussed.
21. PLANNING
- 19/08080/LBC & 19/08081/LBC: Horsenden Manor, Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough. Listed Building applications for ground floor rear extension with external & internal alterations. No objection.
- 19/08093/FUL: OS Parcel 6576, Walnut Tree Lane, Longwick. Erection of 51 dwellings comprising 43 detached and semi-detached dwellings and 2 blocks of 4 flats with associated bin/cycle stores and garaging. Objection (see agenda item 5).
22. FINANCE
The following accounts for payment were reviewed and approved:
| Payee | Gross | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| F Post (Salary) | 418.77 | Dec |
| Keith Dobson (Inspection) | 16.00 | Dec |
| F Post (Home Allowance) | 20.00 | Feb 4 wks |
| F Post Fasthosts (Email addresses) | 11.33 | Jan payments |
| PRTC (Devolved Services) | 247.20 | May cut |
| PRTC (Devolved Services) | 247.20 | July cut |
| PRTC (Devolved Services) | 247.20 | Sept cut |
| PRTC (Grass Cutting) | 1440.00 | Playing Field contract |
| Kevin Wharton (Installation "Easy Gates") | 890.00 | CIL |
| Kevin Wharton (Installation "Easy Gates") | 344.00 | CIL |
| Cllr Myers (Expenses) | 22.50 | Mileage |
| Cllr Richards (Expenses) | 24.80 | Mileage |
| TBS (Dog Bins) | 156.00 | |
| St Michael Horsenden (Grant) | 150.00 | Annual contribution |
| St Peter Ilmer (Grant) | 150.00 | Annual contribution |
| St Dunstan Owlswick (Grant) | 150.00 | Annual contribution |
| BALC (Training) | 70.66 | Clerk - AccFin |
| Total | 4605.66 |
Receipts for Jan: Interest £8.50.
23. RESPONSES TO CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
None.
24. REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS ATTENDING MEETINGS ON BEHALF OF COUNCIL
It was noted that Cllr Walker had attended the WDALC meeting and Cllrs Rogers and Myers the Parochial Charities meeting.
25. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Web Development Project Plan, Risk Review, Anniversary Events, VE Celebrations, Emergency Plan, Village Gates, Flower Tubs, Bank Reconciliation.
26. NEXT MEETING
7.00pm 17th March Longwick Village Hall.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.05pm.