Minutes of the Meeting held in the Phoenix Hall On Thursday, 13 April 2023 at 7.00 p.m.
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| Parish Councillors Present: | Cllr. R. Ayling | Chairman |
| Cllr. D. Burke | Vice-Chairman | |
| Cllr. A. Brown | ||
| Cllr. C. Coslett | ||
| Cllr. P. Mackay | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. P. Perry | ||
| Cllr. S. Perry | ||
| In Attendance: | Cllr. Ian Blair-Pilling | Wiltshire Councillor |
| Mrs. Mary Towle | Clerk of the Council |
WELCOME BY CHAIRMAN
Cllr. Ayling thanked all Councillors who attended the funeral of Fred Collison. He also thanked Cllr.Burke for taking the Annual Parish Meeting in his absence.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no members of the public present
REPORT BY WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR
Cllr. Blair-Pilling reported that the TRO is being prepared at the moment. The timings may have slipped slightly, but it is still on target to start the speed limit trial in the summer.
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APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr. Brian Covil
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no Declaration of Interests
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MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 16th March 2023 be accepted as a true record.
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FINANCE
1 . It was RESOLVED to approve the cheques for March 2023.
SSE-clock £36.11
2 . Bank Reconciliation
The Balance at the Bank as at 14th March, 2023 is £11,319.43
3 . The Clerk reported that she has cancelled the SSE contract for the Village Clock
The Clock is now connected to 116 High Street. A meter has been put into the house and will be read regularly and electricity used will be paid to the resident.
4 . The Clerk reported that the contract to cut the grass has gone up by 8%
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 . Planning
Cllr. Coslett reported that there is 1 new planning application
PL/2023/02907
WORK TO TREES IN A CONSERVATION AREA Eucalyptus tree – reduce crown by 30 – 40% to previous cut height. Leylandii tree – remove one limb and reduce height by 2m – 3m. Hawthorne tree – fell. 5xprunus trees – reduce to 3m at 116 High Street
Parish Council Comments: No objections
2 . Flooding and Adverse Weather
The flooding at Stagg’s Lane was discussed. The Clerk to report to Wiltshire Council.
3 . Highways
- It was reported that SPTA intend to put up notices closing the access paths on the west side of the A345 at Avon Camp West. The Clerk to investigate and the Parish Council agreed to object if found to be true. The Clerk to speak to Figheldean Clerk.
- The Clerk said that she has reported dangerous potholes to Wiltshire Council. The pothole along Mill Road at the entrance to Thorne Road has been filled.
- After a lot of correspondence Wiltshire Council has taken responsibility for cutting the grass along Mill Road at the entrance to Whitmarsh Close. The first cut has been done.
4 . LHFIG
Stagg’s Lane sign: Wiltshire Council have got this down on their records as Manor Farm Road. They asked if there is any historic records of the name. This was sent to them and we await a decision.
5 . Cemetery /Enhancement/Netheravon in Bloom
It was agreed that we purchase compost for the tubs again this year. It was suggested that we replace the broken bench in the Millennium Park with a ‘Coronation Bench’.
6 . Recreation
It was reported that the sign for the BMX track is up.
7 . Allotment
The Clerk reported that invoices for the allotment rents have been given to all allotment holders.
Community Allotment
The Chairman reported that there are about 12 volunteers who regularly attend the Sunday morning working parties. He is designing a chalk board to hang in the greenhouse for lists of jobs to do.
8 . Rights of Way
Nothing to report.
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REPORT FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GROUPS
a . Phoenix Hall
Finances show a current bank balance of £14746.76 with an additional £6000 on deposit.
The bookings total for last year is Approx £11k
Maintenance and Improvements
A new cabinet has been made and fitted over the tv screen.
Looking ahead
We still need to improve the use of the hall by the villagers it is often not used on Fridays and weekends.
Bookings seem to be slowing down at the moment.
Steve Perry, Chairman
b . Jubilee Committee
It was reported that plans for the Coronation Music in the Park have come together and lucky programmes are being printed and posters put around the village. Flags and bunting will be put along the High Street and in Fittleton cum Haxton 2 weeks before the Coronation.
On the morning of 7th May there will be a Songs of Praise in the Church followed by a peel of bells at 11.30 am. The Music in the Park will start at 12.30pm
c . Stonehenge Community Area Board
The Chairman reported that at the Area Board Meeting on 30th March, Netheravon was successful in being awarded grants for generators for the Jubilee Committee and money for a SID for the Netheravon Speedwatch Group.
The next meeting will be on 8th June and Cllr. Burke agreed to attend.
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REPORT by the Clerk
- Vacancy for a Councillor It was agreed that the Clerk should inform Wiltshire Council that the Council has a vacancy
- It was agreed that the Chairman should arrange an appropriate send off for Cecil Phillimore who has retired from being Litter Warden after about 25 years.
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CORRESPONDENCE
- Police Newsletter
- Email from a resident suggesting the Parish
- Council promote ‘ Heat the Street’ It was agreed that no action would be taken.
- All emails were forwarded to Councillors for their information
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GENERAL PARISH MATTERS
There were no General Parish Matters
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DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
11th May, 2023 Annual General Meeting 7.00pm in Phoenix Hall