Parish Council Minutes
LONGWICK-CUM-ILMER PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2022 AT 7.30PM AT LONGWICK VILLAGE HALL PLATINUM ROOM
PRESENT: Cllr Val McPherson BEM (Chair), Cllrs Brian Richards (Vice), Rolf van Apeldoorn, Alex Barter, Jane Rogers and Tracey Martin (Clerk).
120. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Cllr McPherson welcomed all to the meeting. Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Myers.
121. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: No interests declared
122. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 15th NOVEMBER 2022: Approved by all Councillors.
123. UPDATE FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCILLORS:
- It was reported that the Buckinghamshire Officers were disappointed at the decision that was made regarding the traveller's site in Askett Lane / Lower Icknield Way. The case is being reviewed by officers who are looking at some missing details and a judicial review. All Buckinghamshire Officers and Members are supportive and will be writing to The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations if the judicial review is not successful.
- Works are still ongoing with the reopening of the Household Waste Recycling Centre.
- Bins are successfully being emptied at a rate of around 98.5%.
- Cllr Richards raised a concern regarding the abandoned car in Stockwell Lane. If not been recovered contact Buckinghamshire Councillors who liaise with Buckinghamshire Officers. Action: Buckinghamshire Officers
- Cllr McPherson asked what is happening with the abandoned caravan which is in the layby on the Thame Road. Buckinghamshire Councillors to look into. The Clerk checked and it has been reported on FixMyStreet. Action: Buckinghamshire Officers
- Cllr Rogers asked for an update on the heap of rubbish in the corner of Askett Lane / Lower Icknield. Buckinghamshire Councillors will discuss with enforcement. Action: Buckinghamshire Officers
- Cllr Rogers asked whether quiet roads was something Buckinghamshire Council would consider. Buckinghamshire Councillors to raise the question with TfB. Action: Buckinghamshire Officers
124. TO RECEIVE MATTERS ARISING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA: None
125. PLANNING:
The following new applications were reviewed, discussed and comments approved.
22/08044/ADRC: Bumpers Farm Ilmer Lane Ilmer: No comment required
22/08164/ADRC: Land to The South of Rose Farm Thame Road: No comment required
22/08163/ADRC: Land to The South of Rose Farm Thame Road: No comment required
22/08183/ADRC: Land to The South of Rose Farm Thame Road: No comment required
22/08062/FUL: Old Berkeley House Owlswick: No comments to make on this application but would request that the well cover should remain as it has been registered on the local heritage list.
22/08113/FUL: Barn to Rear of Hill View Longwick Road: Longwick cum Ilmer Parish Council have no comments to make but wish for it to be noted that this barn is not in agricultural use
22/07691/FUL: Brook Cottage Meadle Village Road Meadle: No comments to make
22/08235/PNP16A: Land Opposite Green Space Chestnut Way: Longwick cum Ilmer Parish Council object to this application for the following reason:
- Located in a prominent location adjacent to the A4129 Thame Road, in close proximity to residential areas. The mast would be located in an open area of grass verge with no screening, the mast would be a dominant street furniture in an area that is void of street furniture. Longwick does not have street lights so the addition of a mast is incompatible with Longwick.
- No clear evidence to suggest there is a significant gap in coverage in this area. Why has this particular location been proposed?
All comments were approved.
The following applications status has changed:
22/07256/CTREE: The Old Vicarage Ilmer Lane Ilmer: Not to make a Tree Preservation Order
22/07230/ADRC: Land to The South of Rose Farm Thame Road: Permit - detail Reserved by Condition
APP/K0425/W/22/3291161: Land Adjacent Meadowbrook House Lower Icknield Way: Appeal dismissed
21/08785/VCDN: Land to South of Rose Farm Thame Road: Application permitted
22/06940/VCDN: Hazeldene Lodge Thame Road Longwick: Application permitted
22/07295/FUL: Quercus Owlswick: Application permitted
22/07661/CTREE: The Cobblers Meadle Village Road Meadle: Not to make a Tree Preservation Order
22/06167/VCDN: Orchard View Farm Stockwell Lane Little Meadle: Application permitted
22/07977/CTREE: Brook Cottage Meadle Village Road Meadle: Not to make a Tree Preservation Order
22/08103/ADRC: Land to The South of Rose Farm Thame Road: Permit - detail Reserved by Condition
Cllr van Apeldoorn raised a concern with the applications from Rose Farm and that the footpath linking Rose Farm to Wickfields is not shown on the most recent variations of condition maps. Clerk to enquire with planning. Action: Clerk
126. TO NOTE DECEMBER PAYMENTS FOR APPROVAL:
| Payee | Net | VAT | Gross | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Martin | £923.45 | – | £923.45 | Clerk Salary + Back Pay to April 22 |
| Tracey Martin | £25.00 | £25.00 | Home allowance | |
| Cashplus | £38.16 | £38.16 | Reinstate Balance | |
| HMRC | £139.08 | – | £139.08 | PAYE due 22nd December |
| Shield Maintenance | £143.00 | £28.60 | £171.60 | Bin Emptying |
| Alex Barter | £13.50 | £13.50 | Mileage collecting Trees 30 miles | |
| Valerie McPherson | £40.00 | £40.00 | Christmas Tree from Penns | |
| JSG Handyman | £200.00 | £200.00 | Repairs to steps on Zip Wire | |
| Reids | £1,105.00 | £221.00 | £1,326.00 | Playground Repairs |
| Reids | £560.00 | £112.00 | £672.00 | Cableway Stop Repairs |
| Longwick Evening WI | £74.09 | £74.09 | Carol Concert Grant - Min Ref 83 | |
| Total | £3,261.28 | £361.60 | £3,622.88 |
Cashplus Card: GiffGaff £6.00 gross (Monthly Top Up); Amazon £32.16 (Christmas Lights and Batteries). Total £38.16.
Direct Debits / Standing Orders: EDF Energy £20.00 (Electricity monthly payment); Nest £58.79 (Pension Contribution). Total £78.79.
All payments were approved.
127. TO CONSIDER QUOTE FOR ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF DITCH CLEARING: The quote was discussed and approved at a cost of £950 subject to the Clerk confirming that it includes taking away what is cleared out. Action: Clerk
128. TO CONSIDER UPGRADING FENCING AND BUSHES AT THE PLAYING FIELD INCLUDING REVIEWING OF ANY QUOTES RECEIVED: Only one quote had been received which was discussed. It was agreed that the work would need to be done in three phases: 1st – clearance of bushes and trees, 2nd - installation of 5ft green metal fencing and lastly replanting of bushes and trees as required. Clerk to ask contractor to requote and obtain further quotes.
129. TO REVIEW AND IF THOUGHT FIT APPROVE QUOTE FOR REMOVAL OF SOIL ALONGSIDE GARAGE: The quote from Oxfordshire Garden Contractors at a total cost of £610 was discussed and approved.
130. TO DISCUSS AND DECIDE ON ANY RESPONSES TO CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND / OR ISSUED BY THE PARISH COUNCIL: Cllr McPherson had received an email from a resident informing the Parish Council that they will be starting up a book stand outside the shop for people to recycle their books which would be run by residents. Councillors felt it was a good idea.
131. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS ON MEETINGS THAT THEY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ON BEHALF OF THE PARISH COUNCIL: None attended. Cllr McPherson reported that she had attended the North West Chiltern Community Board where air pollution and transport and roads had been discussed. She had also Chaired the Community Resilience sub group where they had been working on a knife crime project where three films have been produced and shared with local schools. Councillor McPherson is happy to share this with Councillors. Alongside this project they are also working on a gardening projects and nature walking.
132. TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Send through to Clerk
133. TO CONFIRM THE DATES AND TIMES OF THE NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Tuesday 17th January 2023 at 7.30pm at Longwick Village Hall Platinum Room.
Councillor McPherson thanked all Councillors for the work and support over the last year and wished all Councillors and the Clerk a Merry Christmas.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm.