Parish Council Minutes
LONGWICK-CUM-ILMER PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 17TH JANUARY 2023 AT 7.30PM AT LONGWICK VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT: Cllr Val McPherson BEM (Chair), Cllrs Brian Richards (Vice), Rolf van Apeldoorn, Alex Barter, Jane Rogers, Richard Myers and Tracey Martin (Clerk).
Buckinghamshire Councillor: Matthew Walsh
134. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Cllr McPherson welcomed all to the meeting. Apologies were received from Buckinghamshire Councillors A Turner and G Hall.
135. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: No interests declared
136. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 20TH DECEMBER 2022: Approved by all Councillors.
137. UPDATE FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCILLORS:
- Cllr Walsh reported that Buckinghamshire Council are currently setting the budget which is seeing a £10m increase.
- Buckinghamshire Council have seen an improvement in bin collections. Cllr Barter reported a positive experience and asked for the feedback to be shared. Any issues with bins email Buckinghamshire Councillors.
- Buckinghamshire Council is aware of the state of the roads which has occurred because of the cold weather and rain. Currently only basic patching can take place because of the temperature but when the weather improves works will be scheduled.
- Discussions and meetings are still taking place regarding appeals APP/K0425/W/22/3303409 and APP/K0425/W/22/3302360 and Officers are still pushing for a juridical review.
- From April the new highways contractors will be in place and Buckinghamshire Councillors with be pushing to move projects forward.
- Cllr Walsh stated that an application may be submitted soon for Risborough Housing expansion.
- Cllr Rogers asked for the road closure sign on the junction of the B4009 to Owlswick to be removed.
- Cllr Rogers asked if there was any update on quiet lanes which had been discussed at the December meeting. Cllr Walsh will be discussing this with the Cabinet Member for Transport at a meeting scheduled later in the week.
- Cllr Richards raised concerns with the Kimblewick Hunt which had taken place at the weekend. The quad bikes used had ruined the bridleway on Stockwell Lane and they had also removed undergrowth from a field gate and hunted on private land.
- Cllr Barter raised concerns with the footpath on the Thame Road Layby which is used by lorries turning which is causing damage to the verge but more importantly it is pushing the footpath up which is narrowing the path considerably. Cllr Walsh suggested that the Parish Council and Buckinghamshire Officers have a drive around to look at all the issues in the parish.
- Cllr Walsh stated that the Bledlow Household Recycling Centre has now reopened.
- Cllr McPherson asked for an update on the caravan which is in the layby on the Thame Road which has been further vandalised.
- Cllr McPherson had received correspondence from a resident stating that the measures which had been implemented on Bar Lane were not working. The Parish Council had made alternative suggestions but these were turned down and had to go with the recommendations of Transport for Bucks.
- Cllr Barter highlighted an issue with a drain by the works on Wayfarers End which is full of concrete. Clerk to send details through to Buckinghamshire Councillors. It has also been reported on FixMyStreet.
- Cllr Walsh stated that a resident had raised safety concerns about a gully outside their property in Ilmer. TfB have agreed to put cones around the gully but this is a one off and will not be rolled out.
138. TO RECEIVE MATTERS ARISING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA:
- Cllr McPherson reported that the truvelo strips will be rolled out across 14 locations between now and March at a total cost of £3,689. All councillors approved.
- Speedwatch was discussed and whether data could be provided on the numbers speeding. Clerk to discuss with the Speedwatch Coordinator. Action: Clerk
139. PLANNING:
The following new applications were reviewed, discussed and comments approved.
22/08224/ADRC: Old Barclay House Owlswick: Notification only no comment required
22/08204/FUL: Orchard View Farm Stockwell Lane Little Meadle: No comment
All comments were approved.
The following applications status has changed:
22/07651/FUL: 6 Lower Icknield Way Longwick: Application Permitted
APP/K0425/W/22/3302360: Plots 4 & 5 & OS Parcel 8955, Askett Village Lane: Appeal A is allowed and planning permission is granted for the Material Change of Use of land for stationing of caravans for residential occupation for Gypsy Traveller site with associated development (creation/alteration of access from highway, fencing, hard standing and utility block) at Plot 4-5, Askett Village Lane, Askett, Princes Risborough HP27 9LF in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref 22/06255/FUL, dated 6 May 2022, subject to the conditions set out in Schedule A.
APP/K0425/W/22/3303409: Plots 2 & 3 OS Parcels 8955 And 9648 Askett Village: Appeal B is allowed and planning permission is granted for the Material Change of Use of land for stationing of caravans for residential occupation for Gypsy Traveller site with associated development (creation/alteration of access from highway, fencing, hard standing and utility block) at Plot 2-3, Askett Village Lane, Askett, Princes Risborough HP27 9LF in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref 22/06394/FUL, dated 17 May 2022, subject to the conditions set out in Schedule B.
140. TO NOTE JANUARY PAYMENTS FOR APPROVAL:
| Payee | Net | VAT | Gross | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Martin | £683.90 | £683.90 | Clerk Salary | |
| Tracey Martin | £20.00 | £20.00 | Home allowance | |
| Cashplus | £12.00 | £12.00 | Reinstate Balance | |
| HMRC | £71.40 | £71.40 | PAYE | |
| Shield Maintenance | £143.00 | £28.60 | £171.60 | Bin Emptying |
| Total | £930.30 | £28.60 | £958.60 |
Cashplus Card: GiffGaff £6.00 gross (Monthly Top Up).
Direct Debits / Standing Orders: EDF Energy £20.00 (Electricity monthly payment); Nest £58.79 (Pension Contribution). Total £78.79.
All payments were approved.
141. TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE PRECEPT FOR 2023-2024: Discussions were had on the previously circulated precept calculations. A vote was taken and all Councillors were in favour of, and approved the precept keeping the band d rate unchanged at £37.19 which results in a precept of £34,582.98.
142. TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHARGES FOR USE OF THE PLAYING FIELD FOR PARTIES: Discussions were had and it was agreed by all Councillors that a nominal charge would be made of £10 when the parties use the playing field for equipment such as a bouncy castle or go karts.
143. TO CONSIDER LOCAL PLAN RESPONSES FOR BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL: Discussions were had and some information updated. It was agreed that this would be completed outside of the meeting. Councillors to send through any additional information to the Clerk.
144. TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO BOOK A SUMMER PLAY SESSION FOR 2023: Discussions were had on how successful the 2022 session was. It was felt that the previous play session was aimed at Children of a younger age. The Clerk reported that a different company is being used this year. It was agreed that the Clerk would make enquiries with the new company with activities aimed at 6-12 year olds and a budget of around £450 per session. Action: Clerk
145. TO CONSIDER QUOTES FOR FENCING AND REMOVAL OF BUSHES / TREES AS REQUIRED ALONG THE FENCE LINE BORDERING WICKFIELD: Discussions were had on the previously circulated quotes. A vote was taken and all Councillors were in favour of approving the quote from D H Landscapes at a total cost of £4,750.
146. TO DISCUSS AND DECIDE ON ANY RESPONSES TO CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND / OR ISSUED BY THE PARISH COUNCIL:
- Discussions were had on the correspondence received regarding the bridleway from Longwick to the Phoenix Trail. The Parish Council had discussed this previously and Buckinghamshire Council had agreed that they would be carrying out the work. The Clerk has asked Buckinghamshire Councillors to follow this up. Concerns were raised by Councillors that if the bridleway is smoothed out this could result in increased fly tipping.
- The Clerk reported that she had received notification of increased costs for Devolved Services to £23.90. All Councillors felt that the increase was in line with inflation and approved the increase.
147. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS ON MEETINGS THAT THEY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ON BEHALF OF THE PARISH COUNCIL: None attended
148. TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Send through to Clerk
149. TO CONFIRM THE DATES AND TIMES OF THE NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Tuesday 21st February 2023 at 7.30pm at Longwick Village Hall or Platinum Room depending on whether heating is available.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.46pm.