Minutes of the Meeting held in the Phoenix Hall On Thursday, 17th April, 2024 at 7.00 p.m.
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| Parish Councillors Present: | Cllr. R. Ayling | Chairman |
| Cllr. D. Burke | Vice-Chairman | |
| Cllr. P. Perry | ||
| Cllr. P. Mackay | ||
| Cllr. S. Perry | ||
| Cllr Brian Covil | ||
| Cllr A Bridewell | ||
| Cllr Stephen O Grady | ||
| In Attendance: | Mrs DA Corbett | Clerk of the Council |
WELCOME BY CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL
Cllr Ayling thanked the working party for planting the fruit trees over the weekends and for the volunteers who turn up every week up there. He also thanked our Duke of Edinburgh students currently completing their bronze award for their help with the allotment and cheerful cuppa.
He announced that this will be his last meeting as he is standing down as Councilor but thanked everyone for giving up their time to do this voluntary work.
The school have written to the residents involved regarding the cob wall that needs repairing.
REPORT BY WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR
Not present or report received
POLICE REPORT
Sent out before the meeting, community PC was unable to come to meeting, they are aware of vandalism that has been reported
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
No members of the public were present
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APOLOGIES
Apologies received and accepted from:
Cllr. C Coslett
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no Declarations of Interest
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MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 13th March be accepted as a true record.
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FINANCE
a. Bank Reconciliation
The bank reconciliation was passed out to councillors before the meeting
b. A leaving present bought and delivered to the outgoing handyman.
c. Rubbish bin for Corfe quote given and accepted by all councillors by vote.
d. Internal audit – completed and given to the auditor
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 . Planning
The only planning application was in from Wiltshire County Council – it was agreed to have a walk around on the 26th April 30, 2025 to see what this entails. Post meeting note, walked round and also made sure residents were aware and in agreement – council supported application
2 . Flooding and Adverse Weather
All ok at the moment
3 . Highways and Parish Steward
Cllr Covil to ask the Parish Steward if they would clean around the War memorial ready for VE day.
4 . Cemetery/Enhancement/Netheravon in Bloom
Put out a request for volunteers to plant the tubs again and also to water the hanging baskets in the high St. contact the Clerk to the Parish Council on Clerk@Netheravonparishcouncil.co.uk or 07519 503377
5 . Recreation
Still awaiting for the solicitors to come back regarding Old School close Transfer
6 . Allotments
Water issue at the dog and gun site, now all sorted out. Clerk sent out the invoices, all paid. We will have 2 spare allotments at the dog and gun site. Clerk to advertise
7 . Community Allotment and Community Larder
Fruit trees all planted, 15 Apple, 3 varieties, 5 plum and 5 pear.
8 . Rights of Way
Nothing to report.
REPORT FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GROUPS
a . Phoenix Hall
We completed last year with a bookings total of 18% increase.
If looks like we made a surplus of £2570 this year. (Prior to Audit)
Expenditure will increase over the next few months as some maintenance is required.
Maintenance and Improvements
The fire exit signs have been repaired or replaced.
Work on the front entrance has been started, thanks to some of the committee members however this showed that there will be a requirement for some fence repairs.
We are required to have a full fire risk assessment which has been booked for the 29th of May. This may result in some further actions to comply with the current regulations.
Looking ahead
Pam has been busy showing people around.
For the first time we have 2 regular Friday bookings including a new yoga class starting at the end of April.
The hall now has bookings for most days and is always for the great support of our regular hirers.
b. Jubilee Committee
VE day Sponsored by the jubilee committee, organisation underway, with a short remembrance service at 1215 at the War Memorial followed by exhibition from the Royal Artillery Museum, cream tea and All Saints school participation in the Phoenix Hall Thursday 8 th May.
Coffee Club
The Working Mans Club has kindly opened their doors for a Coffee Club for everyone on a Thursday Morning, coffee tea and cake etc. 10-12.
c. Stonehenge Area Board
Next meeting is on line on the 2nd July volunteer needed to attend
d. All Saints School Liaison
Cllr Bridewell continuing to liaise with school regarding the VE Day event.
e. Netheravon Speed Watch Group
Still awaiting the official report, believe that we will not receive it until after the election. The team are still continuing their tasks and recently had 500 cars with just 3 hits, so it has been positive.
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REPORT BY CLERK
Looking at updating the council’s policies and will send them out before the next meeting
25/07
CORRESPONDENCE
Only quote for waste bin and solicitors letter received
25/08
GENERAL PARISH MATTERS
Handyman has repaired the bench and put back in place, it may need to be locked with chain now. Handyman has also repaired the sandwich board, ready for VE day posters, and will look at Memorial Wreath to see if it needs redoing.
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DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of the Netheravon Parish Council will be the AGM on 15th May, 2025.