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FROGMORE & SHERFORD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Sherford Village Hall, Sherford

Monday 26th July 2010 at 7.00pm

 

OPEN FORUM – No members of the public were present.

 

POLICE REPORT: - No report

 

DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT: 

  • Although the Government has changed the guidelines for planning, SHDC is maintaining their current position.
  • It is possible that the mobile library service may be cut.
  • Congratulations were expressed for the Parish Council’s part in achieving a pontoon for the Creek and for the opening which was a great success.

 

PRESENT:  Councillors:  W. Grahamslaw, (Chair) J. Birchall, S. Grahamslaw, G. Elliott, P. Wichelo, G. Willson,

                                      (S. Winstanley -  Clerk in attendance) Cllr. J. Brazil

                       

1.   APOLOGIES – N. Boult, D. Howells

 

2.   MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held on 28th June 2010

                        It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Chair should sign the Minutes as a                                    true and correct record.

 

3.   DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – G. Willson & W. Grahamslaw declared personal interests in Planning      application No. 43/1475/10/F. 

 

4.   PLANNING & PLANNING MATTERS

                             For information :  43/0790/10/F – The Spinney, Frogmore – permission granted

                                                        

                           To be considered:  43/1475/10/F – Village Hall, Sherford TQ7 2AT

                                                         Proposed storage shed at the rear of Sherford Village Hall

                                                         Following discussion it was resolved to recommend support.

 

5.   FINANCIAL MATTERS            

  1. It was resolved  to approve payment of the following cheques:

                 Cheque Nos:   551 – £31.20 S. Winstanley (training)

                                       552 – £162.34   S. Winstanley (July)

                                       553 - £125.00   W. Grahamslaw (Pontoon Party)
                                 554 - £10.00     W. Grahamslaw  (Bus Shelter cleaning) 

 

2.  Cash at bank - £3413.86 – (Bank statement examined).

                               

6.  CLERK’S REPORT –  

  • The Monitoring Officer has confirmed that it is hoped to arrange Councillor training in Salcombe, probably in September.
  • The road verge between Frogmore & Charleton has now been cut.
  • The Highways Engineer has confirmed that roadworks scheduled for the week of the Horticultural Show, will be completed before the weekend.
  • Following a complaint from a Member, the position regarding the white windows at Pool Meadow was checked.  An appeal against SHDC’s decision had been successful and the white windows were permitted.

 

 

 

 

 

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7.  CHAIR’S COMMENTS

  • Thanks were expressed to everyone for their support at the pontoon opening.  In discussion with the Editor of the Kingsbridge Gazette it was pointed out that the newspaper focussed on the fundraising which was very successful  The Chair felt that the article was substandard and poorly researched.  The Editor’s manner was very patronising.
  • Local business are already benefiting from the pontoon being in place.  It was suggested that letters of thanks be sent to the Bakery and the Globe, and thanks were expressed to Garry Elliott for all his help and support in getting the pontoon in position and providing the access.
  • The signage for the pontoon was discussed.  It was agreed that the Parish Council make a substantial contribution towards the cost of the sign.  To be agreed at the next meeting.
  • D. Howells had email to express concern about the electric fence beside the Creek footpath.  Following discussion it was agreed that the fence presented no problem and no action be taken.
  • Coombe Cottage – No response had been received from Highways concerning the concrete pyramids outside the cottage.

                                              

8.  CORRESPONDENCE –   Letter of thanks & congratulations from Cllr. J. Baverstock concerning the pontoon opening. 

 

 9.   To agree the date for the Creek Clean Up.

            Saturday the 18th September 2010 is confirmed as the date for the Clean Up. Time to be agreed.

 

10.  COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS

     

             Housing                                         No report

             Employment                                   G. Willson -   No report

             Roads & Transport                          D. Howells –No report

             Environment – 1                             J. Birchall – Creek clean up – planned for September 18th.

             Environment – 2                             G. Elliott   - A considerable amount of seaweed had washed up on the road                                                                                   at a spring tide recently.  This was not removed.  Clerk to check

                                                                                   with Highways whose responsibility it is to remove debris.

             Services                                         N. Boult –  No report

             Leisure                                          A children’s BBQ in Frogmore was disappointing when no-one turned up.

  •  64 visits were made to the website in the previous month.
  • There had been no further communication from Hastoe.  It was agreed that Members consider whether any alternative land might be available for affordable housing.
  • D. Raeburn’s achievement in completing the Clipper Race was recognised.  It was agreed that the Chair write a letter of congratulations.
  • Revision of the Parish Plan to be on the next agenda and CCD contacted to discover if funding is available.

 

12. Date of next meeting: 

 

                                       

                                        Monday 27th September, Frogmore Village Hall

     

     

                 

SIGNED ……………………………………………………         ……………………………………………………

Chair                                                                      S. Winstanley  Clerk

                                                

ACTION POINTS:

J. Birchall            to confirm the time for the Creek clean up.

Clerk                  to agenda the cost of signage for the pontoon

Clerk                  to contact Highways re. seaweed on road.

Clerk                  to contact CCD re funding for updating parish plan