BREINTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Meeting
held on 8 July 2015
Present: Tony Geeson (Chair), Jackie Morris, Anthony Powers, Lorraine Lewis, Keith Ray (after co-option)
In attendance: 7 members of the public, Graeme Adkin (Clerk)
1. Apologies for absence
1.1. Liz Morawiecka, John Wade, Rob North
2. To co-opt a Parish Councillor to fill current vacancy
2.1. Following previous discussions, Tony proposed to co-opt Keith Ray onto the Parish Council. Lorraine seconded the proposal. Unanimous decision and Keith joined the Councillors. Keith signed the Declaration of Acceptance.
3. Declarations of interest & requests for dispensations
3.1 Councillors signed the book. No declarations of interest.
4. Minutes of meeting 20 May and matters arising
4.1 Minutes agreed and signed.
4.2 No matters arising.
5. Clerk’s report
5.1 Clerk gave details of the financial statement as at 31st May.
5.2 Cllrs approved payments as follows:-
Magenta Technology (£360 photocopier, £11.34 p/copies, VAT £74.27) £445.61
Lengthsman £246.60
Clerk & Councils Direct £12.00
SLCC membership 2015/16 £103.00
Clerk salary (June & July) as agreed with Parish Council
HMRC (PAYE April – June) based on payments to Clerk
May mtg refreshments (no invoice, bank statement only) £18.74
5.3 Cllrs signed the authority for Lloyds Bank dividends to be paid directly into the bank account.
6. Other Reports
Ward Cllr
6.1 In Bob’s absence, Tony gave his report.
6.2 Discussions with Herefordshire Council show that a cycleway along Kings Acre Road is a priority, currently looking to source funding. The proposed Three Elms development may include the cycleway along the other side of KAR.
6.3 First Bus is withdrawing the bus service, though other companies may be interested in taking on the service.
6.4 Exploratory digging may take place on the Hala Carr site in the near future.
Police report
6.5 GA updated the Cllrs on recent issues.
6.6 Confirm the area covered by the Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
Footpaths Officer
6.7 In John’s absence, discussions took place on trail bikes along the Green Lane, potholes on the lane past Hill Garth, and litter along the Wye Valley Walk. Action points identified.
Village Hall
6.8 No report
Tree Warden
6.9 Rather than formal reports, Nicky is likely to circulate emails as and when necessary to keep Cllrs informed.
6.10 The Bulmer Foundation and Heineken have organised a picnic at Breinton Springs on 19 July in connection with their Britain in Blossom orchard project.
7. Neighbourhood Plan
7.1 Tony gave a report on the current situation. It is hoped to formally submit the NDP to Herefordshire Council for the Reg 16 Consultation next week.
7.2 Cllrs authorised the submission of the NDP to Herefordshire Council, subject to any minor changes made by Kirkwells consultants.
7.3 On behalf of the Parish Council, Anthony thanked Tony for his presentation on the NDP to the CPRE.
8. Core Strategy
8.1 Tony advised there will be a further delay due to the extended consultation arising from the Government changes to wind energy policy.
9. Lengthsman
9.1 GA to consult with John Wade regarding the exact location of the replacement finger post on the bridleway.
10. Planning
151641 – proposed erection of 9 dwellings on land to the rear of Bramley House.
10.1 Tony introduced the topic. R Griffiths apologised for his comments at the meeting the previous week. He will also apologise to Rob North.
10.2 Discussion included schooling and the type of housing development, and included members of the public and Parish Councillors.
10.3 It being an application for outline planning permission only, there were few details of substance in the application. Cllrs decided to submit comments to the Planning Officer, and to request that the Parish Council is consulted on the details and all reserved matters when the detailed application is submitted.
151713 – 279 KAR, Proposed construction of entrance driveway at front of house
10.4 Cllrs have no objections, but to ensure that Highways have no concerns regarding safety.
151786 – Veldifer, proposed erection of 2 dwellings
10.5 Cllrs object – same concerns as previous application.
151731 – Middle Barn, Pigeon House, hot tub
10.6 Letters to be submitted to neighbours.
11. Correspondence
11.1 The only issue was the request to place the Countryfile item onto the website.
12. Items for next agenda
12.1 Update on the CLP Action Plan.
Signed ………………………………. Date ………………….
Chair/Vice chair
Date of next meeting – 19 August 2015