Minutes of the Meeting held in the Phoenix Hall On Thursday, 20th July, 2023 at 7.00 p.m.
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| Parish Councillors Present: | Cllr. R. Ayling | Chairman |
| Cllr. D. Burke | Vice-Chairman | |
| Cllr. C. Coslett | ||
| Cllr. P. Mackay | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. M. Mitchell | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. P. Perry | ||
| Cllr. S. Perry | ||
| In Attendance: | Cllr. Ian Blair-Pilling | |
| Mrs. Mary Towle | Clerk of the Council |
WELCOME BY CHAIRMAN
Cllr. Ayling thanked all Councillors for their support and hard work.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no members of the public present
REPORT BY WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR
Cllr. Blair-Pilling reported that Wiltshire Council had a 1.5% overspend in the last financial year. They have £28m in reserves together with earmarked funds for expected increased pay awards and a litter picking project.
He also reported that the draft Local Plan is in consultation at the moment. There was discussion about possible extra housing in Netheravon. Cllr. Blair-Pilling said that this was unlikely. On the draft Local Plan Netheravon is expected to build 37 new homes before 2038. This could be taken up by building houses on the old coal yard which is in the Netheravon housing boundary.
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APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr. Alan Brown
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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 8th June 2023 be accepted as a true record.
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FINANCE
1 . Authorisation of Cheques
It was RESOLVED to approve the cheques for April/May/June 2023.
S. Lambourne – village tub £54.00
Ian Barnard – painting railings cemetery £540.00
St John Ambulance – Music in the Park £221.76
Hurdcott Landscape Ltd £748.42
WALC subs £427.96
RGV Strimmer. £126.00
Payroll £1171.08
Avon Valley Media £325.00
Mrs. M. Towle – use of home as office £30.00
Mrs. M. Towle – misc NIB £43.96
Hurdcott Landscapes £754.42
RGV – allotment tap £141.60
Phoenix Hall £30.00
Daryl Spreadbury £324.00
Viking Direct £38.92
2 . Bank Reconciliation
The Balance at the Bank as at 20th July, 2023 is £19,480.42
3 . To Agree contractor for repairs to safety surfacing in Court Farm Play Park
It was RESOLVED that the Parish Council ask Redlynch Leisure Ltd to repair the safety surfacing.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 . Planning
Since the last Parish Council meeting there has been one new item for the planning committee to consider.
PL/2023/04326 FULL PLANNING PERMISSION To increase the length of the solid roof conservatory to reach the extent of the rear building line at 6 Berry Close
Parish Council Comments: No objections
Cllr. Charles Coslett, Chairman, Planning Committee
2 . Flooding and Adverse Weather
It was agreed not to purchase Road Closed signs at the moment.
3 . Highways
The Parish Steward has strimmed along the edge of the Lower Road railings.
It was reported that the hedges either side of the access path from Piggot Close to Walnut Close are overgrown. Clerk to action.
4 . Cemetery /Enhancement/Netheravon in Bloom
It was agreed that the spare trees in the Cemetery be dug up and planted in empty spaces around the Cemetery in the winter.
Netheravon in Bloom It was agreed that a presentation ceremony would take place before the next Council meeting in September. Clerk to invite all prize winners.
5 . Recreation
The safety surfacing will be repaired soon.
6 . Allotment
There are plans for the empty allotments at the Piggot Close allotment area if they are not taken this year.
Community Allotment
Two signs have been made for the Community Allotment. One for the gate and the other is a chalk board for inside the greenhouse for tasks and messages.
The Community Larder is well stocked and fresh vegetables are available in the cupboard.
7 . Rights of Way
The Village Handyman has strimmed the overgrown path along the Corfe RoW.
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REPORT FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GROUPS
a . Phoenix Hall
Finances show a current bank balance of £11375.22 with an additional £6026.96 on deposit. The bookings total for the rest of this year is currently £4313. For the first 3 months, we are up by £211.50 on last year.
Maintenance and Improvements
Redecoration of the Main Hall is now progressing. This will save money next year. The patio area has been tidied up and revamped.
Looking ahead
We are still trying to increase the bookings. At the moment we had a very good August and September both well up on last year. The booking clerk has been busy showing different people around which ay result in some regular weekly bookings
Steve Perry, Chairman
b . Jubilee Committee
Nothing to report
c . Stonehenge Community Area Board
The next meeting will be 14th September which is the same date as the next Council Meeting.
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REPORT by the Clerk
- Vacancy for a Councillor Wiltshire Council has given the Parish Council permission to co-opt. A potential new Councillor will be attending the meeting in September.
- It was agreed to join with Figheldean and Fittleton cum Haxton to have a beacon event at the Washdown for D-Day80.
- The Clerk reported that she has written to the Head Teacher of the School thanking her for all her hard work in achieving a good OFSTED report and wishing her all the best in the future.
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CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
- WALC CEO Bulletin
- Update on Draft Wiltshire Design Guide
- All emails were forwarded to Councillors for their information
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GENERAL PARISH MATTERS
The Clerk was asked to send letters to all residents with overgrown hedges
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DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
14th September, 2023. 7.00pm in Phoenix Hall