Parish Announcements and Alerts

Meeting held at Summercourt, Old Road, Pensford, BS39 4BB October 29th 2014

Present:

Julie Bragg (JB), Alan Ford (AF), Sue Grimes (SG), Chris James (CJ), Simon King (SK), Janette Stephenson (JS) Colin Taylor (CT)

Apologies:

Jacqui Haigh (JH)

1. Chairman’s Welcome
CJ agreed to chair the meeting again
JS note taker / secretary for this meeting

2. The minutes from the previous meeting were agreed

3. Matters Arising:

SG & JB reported back to Parish Council and had a positive response

Julie O’Rourke from BANES will attend a meeting in the Miners Coffee Shop on Thursday 6th November at 2pm. She will brief us on the expectations of the plan.

There were suggestions of getting younger members of the community involved.

The Parish Council will liaise with The Neighbourhood Planning team

BANES will be approached about the removal of the roof of the bus shelter. This will allow for it to be an attractive feature in the village.

We need to tell the residents of the parish what the Neighbourhood Plan is and that we would welcome comments and help.

4. Defining the Area

It is the whole of Publow with Pensford Parish Council. A map defining the area is needed.

Housing development was raised and Belluton is outside of this because it is green belt.

Neighbourhood Planning Sheet to be signed by the Chairman of Parish Council and sent to BANES. This will take approx. 6 weeks until we get a response

A suggested 6 week consultation period… AF will customise a survey. This should not be too lengthy.

5. Identify Key Areas.

Housing – where can more development take place? Possibly some infilling
Planning and development and infrastructure to go with it.
Environment & Landscape – Protect and enhance what we have – e.g. The Lock Up, The Viaduct, the bridge by the Rising Sun, the churches.
Look at the risks of flooding and how to prevent.
Protect and enhance biodiversity.
Fracking – a policy on how to deal with it
Facilities and services – commercial life of the village, lighting
Provision for safety of the young and old.
Mobile Library.
Transport and Movement – this will probably generate much interest.
Traffic Lights at the Narrows (Belluton)

5. Decide Headings.

Possibly more – bring to next meeting. Remember the whole community is to be involved

6. How do we inform the community?

Questionnaire – AF, CT, SG to think of what can be included in it
Speak to the local organisations – Evergreens, the church
Drip feed, public meeting, drop ins
Leaflets – CJ to bring ideas to the next meeting

7.Parish Council Website

Have a page specifically for the Neighbourhood Plan.
Publish the minutes on it. SG to speak to the web master

8. Suggested Timings

Leaflets to possibly be distributed with the parish magazine.
Leaflet 1 – Information re the Neighbourhood Plan – beginning of February
Leaflet 2 – dates of meetings – beginning of March
Public Meeting – middle of April
Organisation visits between leaflet 1 & leaflet 2
April, May and June to collate

9. Recruitment – who?
Barbara Bowes – Heritage, Local History Group, Jane Flower, Rae Kelly.
We need some of the younger members of the community.

10. Funding?

Date of Next Meeting:
Wednesday 26th November 2014 at 7.30pm Summercourt, Old Road, Pensford

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 20th OCTOBER 2014 AT 7.15 pm AT THE MEMORIAL HALL PUBLOW LANE PENSFORD

1) Present: Chairman Mr T Heaford. Mrs S Grimes, Mr J Kelly, Mr L Seymour. Clerk: Mrs J Bragg. There were two members of the public present.

2) Members of the Public attended the meeting to report on Planning Application 14/02948/FUL Detached Dwelling. This is a re-submission of an already permitted application which has no changes to it. Planning procedure now requires a full application in relation to applications which have/or are about to expire and not a Planning Renewal.

3) Apologies for Absence were received from Mr S Filer, Mrs J Gully, Mrs J Jones, Mrs J Stephenson & Cllr P Edwards.

4) Minutes of Monday 8TH SEPTEMBER 2014 after being circulated were signed as a correct record.

5) Matters Arising from the previous minutes:

Meeting: A further meeting needs to be convened with Mr Breach and his Architect. Clerk to arrange.

Ringspit Lane: Clerk had spoken to a member of public regarding issues at Ringspit Lane. Parish Council support has been offered. All in hand at present.

Allotment Site: Clerk has arranged a site meeting for Wednesday 22nd October to look at clearing work needed.

6) Items for Discussion:

a) ALCA AGM Sat 4th October 2014: Mrs Grimes attended to represent the Parish Council. The meeting was well attended by BANES, North Somerset & ALCA representatives. A new Constitution had been circulated and was adopted. The AVON title is also to be retained. Sue was thanked for attending.

b) Appointment of Footpaths Officer/Allotment Site: All applicants had been considered and a decision made. Chairman and Vice-Chair to complete process.

c) BANES Community Infrastructure Levy: Known as CIL relates to a Levy placed on large building projects. It is thought that this would not affect Publow with Pensford Parish at present.

d) Chew Valley Forum Meeting: Clerk attended the first meeting of the Forum held at The Wellsway, Harptree Hill on Thursday 9th October. The meeting was led by Chairman Mr Richard Curry and assisted by Sara Dixon who explained that the CVAF aims to be realistic and focus on common issues amongst Parishes to help and improve collaboration and involvement. There will be four meetings per year. The Forum area covers 14 villages and four council wards. There will be representatives from the Fire Service, Police and other interested parties on a regular basis. Parish & Community Issues were discussed where issues of common interest were raised. Not individual parish issues. Prior to future meetings submissions will be requested from each Parish the most common issues will then form the Agenda for the next meeting.
A presentation was given by Richard Daone on the recently adopted Core Strategy. The Placemaking Plan was discussed and the Community Infrastructure Levy explained. A group discussion looked at priorities for the next Forum meeting. A Community Safety Update was given by Beat Manager PC Stu Peard and
PC Gemma Hill.
It was reported that there is now a Clinical Commission Group which meets every two months on a Thursday evening. The Chairman from each Forum Group will attend this meeting.
Mark Hayward gave a brief report on the forthcoming Budget Fairs being hosted by BANES in Bath Keynsham & Radstock.
Members of the Public will be encouraged to attend open sessions at the beginning of each Forum Meeting.

e) Neighbourhood Planning Meeting: Mrs Grimes and Clerk attended the first meeting of the Steering Committee for the Neighbourhood Plan, five others attended. The need for a Plan for the Parish was agreed. The Parish includes Pensford, Publow and part of Woollard villages. More Volunteers will be needed. It was agreed that a member from BANES Council should be invited to a future meeting to give advice. Maps were distributed of the Housing Development Boundary. Examples of Surveys from other Parishes were discussed and a plan for the way forward made. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th October 2014.

f) Chairman’s Awards Nomination: Further nominations were discussed. Clerk to circulate the nomination forms once more. Nominations to be in by 28th Nov 2014

g) School Grant Request: The Primary School had written to Parish Council via Cllr L Cains to seek a donation towards the cost of a Number square for the school playground. The total cost of the square is £615.00 plus VAT. It was agreed that the Parish Council would donate £300.00

h) Accounts – Quarter to 30/6/2014 & 30/9/2014: The Responsible Financial Officer Mr Kelly circulated the accounts and reported that the 6 months are all in line with budget. The Income and Expenditure Sheet showed that the Allotment Rents are lower this year. 6 months of Footpaths Officers income has been accrued to date. The annual Insurance is cheaper this year due to a change to Zurich Insurance Company. All Annual Subscriptions are in line. Administration costs included repairs to Notice boards, Councillor Training and Computer Services Renewal. The Balance Sheet was circulated which gave a snapshot of assets and liabilities. There were no questions raised. Mr Kelly was thanked for his presentation. Monies had been accrued in relation to the purchase of Planning Equipment Software and an accrual had been made in relation to the Ward Councillors Initiative Grant for £250.00 for flowers and planters for the village. Chairman & Mr Kelly to hold a meeting in relation to the accounts.

i) Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2014: Clerk reported that this was all in hand. The Police had been contacted and confirmed their assistance on the day. BANES have been asked about putting traffic cones around the War Memorial to deter parking.

7) Clerks Progress Report:

Overhanging Trees: Large trees in close proximity to a property called Orchard Leigh, New road Pensford have been reported to Council Connect. They are causing concern to the occupier as they are close to electricity cables. The condition of the lane which runs next to this property was also questioned by the resident as he is not sure who owns it and his wife had recently had a fall in the lane.

Wall on Pensford Hill: Following concerns raised with Development Control regarding the wall bowing belonging to Hill House. Development Control have made a site visit and taken photographs of the wall to enable them to compare any deterioration. An engineer has reviewed them and little has changed in the last 5 Months. The owners of Hill House have been advised to seek professional advice of an engineer themselves regarding surveying the condition of their wall. An update on this has been requested by Development Control.

Chapel House: The owners were asked to remove the loose stones from the top of the wall.

Footpaths: A footpath blocked by a field of Maize to the right of Mill House was reported to Sheila Petherbridge. A letter will be sent to the landowner regarding this.
Seat on Pensford Hill: Will be cut back by the new Footpaths Officer when in place.

Lay-By Hursley Hill: Clerk has had further conversations with a landowner experiencing problems with 4 x 4 owners entering land without permission and causing damage to fencing and the land. Support from Parish Council has been reported to BANES & Police by the Clerk.

Land at Wick Lane: Mr Breach has contacted the Clerk to ask for a further meeting with himself and his Architect. Mr Breach has suggested Monday 17th November, or any day of the same week.

Rural Speed Limit Programme: Clerk has written in response to the outcome of the programme and the decision not to implement the 20mph limit on Old Road or Publow Lane.

Housing Development Boundary Maps: Still awaited from BANES.

Verges & Overhanging Vegetation: The reply from Highways is as follows:-
The Overhanging Vegetation along the car Sales needs cutting back, I need to find out who owns the land. (Do you know??). The tarmac in places is showing signs of deterioration, I will monitor it.

Hursley Hill: The footpath along Hursley Hill is very overgrown. It looks like it hasn’t been maintained for years. Clerk has followed up to see if BANES have identified landowner and awaits a reply.

Church Street: On 8th September BANES reported that they would be sending the Cleansing Team out to clean Church Street. Any further problems should be reported to Wayne Honey.

Hall Bookings: Clerk has received notification that temporarily Laura Baxter is undertaking the role of bookings clerk for regular hirers of the Memorial Hall.
It is reported that hire charges have been reviewed. From January 2015 the Parish Council will be charged £8.50 per hour, which will equate to £21.25 not £9 per session as we pay at present.

Back Lane: Still awaits attention although it has been reported many times to BANES.

Woollard Bridge: A further email has been sent requesting for the bridge to be painted. No response back.

Planning/Enforcement: A letter has been sent to BANES Planning in relation to the Chapel Woollard and the issues raised at the last meeting regarding the lack of an Emergency Escape and the proximity of a Septic Tank to the river.

Bus Stop: At a recent Neighbourhood Planning Meeting Clerk suggested that maybe alterations to the Bus Stop on the Bridge could be put into the plan.
Lock Up Key: Clerk reported that the Old forge were not responding to telephone messages left enquiring as to when the Lock Up Key will be ready for collection. Clerk to pursue with Mrs Stephenson.

Training: 10th November 2014: Finance Statutory Requirements & Proper Practices takes place at Saltford Village Hall. Clerk to book Mr Kelly on to this course.

Emails & Correspondence:

CPRE ‘Countryside or Concrete’ – Special Event on October 2014. All Parish Council members have had an email regarding this event.

8) Planning:

Applications to Discuss:

14/03999/FUL Mr J Rigby Bramley House Hillcrest Pensford. Installation of side windows and patio doors and erection of a boundary fence, Retrospective. Resurfacing of drive. Parish Council Strongly object to this retrospective application. Clerk to write to BANES Planning.

14/04240/OUT Mr C Hill Knights Folly Farm Woollard Lane Publow. Erection of 1no. New dwelling at land at Knights Folly Farm Woollard Lane Publow Hill (Outline application with all matters reserved). Parish Council strongly objected to this application due to the location in the Green Belt and the objections that Parish Council had made to other applications in the same area. Also there was no supporting evidence from Police Authority regarding theft and vandalism which was reported to have occurred on site. There is no sustainable agricultural business which would justify the need for a dwelling on site.

14/04438/FUL Mr G Tidcombe Brambledene 5 Publow Lane Publow. Rear Extension and Conservatory. Parish Council Support.

14/02948/FUL Mr & Mrs G Hunt 39 Hillcrest Pensford. Detached Dwelling.
Parish Council Support.

Planning Outcomes:

14/00931/FUL Mr J Beacham Chapel Mill Lane Woollard. Change of use from building to use as office/business. PERMITTED

14/03492/ADCOU Amp Electrical Belluton Farm Stanton Road Pensford. Prior approval request for change of use from Agricultural Building to Dwelling (C3) REFUSED

Appeal Decision:

14/01844/FUL Mr Gibbons 13 Hillcrest Pensford. 3 Bed Dwelling. Appeal Dismissed.

9) Financial Matters:

Payments to be authorised:

Mrs J Bragg Clerk Salary September 604.58
Mrs J Bragg Clerk Imprest 23.70
Underwood Lamb Internal Audit 240.00
Grant Thornton External Audit 2013 – 2014 210.00

Payments Received:

BANES Precept 2nd Part Payment 5500.00
BANES Parish Grant Oct 14 345.00

10. Any Other Business:

Tennis Club: The Tennis Coach has not been attending Classes.

Defibrillator: Problems have been experienced with the Electricity Tripping out. This has an adverse affect on the lights and the heater to the Defibrillator. The Defibrillator has now been temporarily taken out of service. Repairs have been carried out but further repairs are likely to be necessary. The Emergency Services are aware that the Defibrillator is out of action.

Bungalow Publow Lane: Concerns were raised regarding the colour of UPVC Fascia and Windows.

Banners on the Bridge: Banners are appearing on the bridge again. Those advertising should be made aware of the need for a license.

Signs: Signs around the village have been reduced.

November Meeting: Cllr Edwards will be retiring in May 2015. The Conservative Candidate Mr Paul May would like to attend the November meeting.

11. Notice of Future Meetings: Annual Parish Online Meeting Bath Spa University Campus Wednesday 10th December

Parishes Liaison Meeting Wednesday 22nd October6.30p.m.Council Chamber Keynsham

DATE OF NEXT MEETING MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2014 AT 7.15 pm

 

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2014 AT 7.15 pm AT THE MEMORIAL HALL, PUBLOW LANE PENSFORD

Present: Chairman Mr T Heaford Vice-Chairman: Mrs J Stephenson
Mrs J Jones, Mrs S Grimes, Mr L Seymour, Mrs J Gully, Mrs L Cains, Mr S Filer

Clerk: Mrs J Bragg

Mr P Breach, Mr Breach’s Sister, Architect & Property Advisor were present along with three further members of the public.

1) Members of the Public: A member of the public attended the meeting to bring to the attention of the Parish Council problems being experienced with 4 x 4 vehicles coming onto land without permission and causing considerable and costly damage. A metal fence was put up by the landowner to stop this problem but this was consequently removed by the 4 x 4 group using a JCB digger. The Police have been informed of the problems here. It was mentioned that the bollards put at the entrance to Ringspit Lane may have created this problem and have diverted the 4 x 4 people onto the private land. Parish Council will assist by supporting the Police & BANES in their suggestions to secure the land.

2) Welcome Mr Breach: Mr Breach (Landowner), an Architect from Alec French & a Property Advisor from Savilles attended the meeting to present to the Parish Council proposals for a piece of land on Wick Lane. A previous meeting had been held with a sub-committee of the Parish Council. Mr Breach gave a brief history of the Breach Family who once owned Guys Farm in Stanton Lane and surrounding land around it. After the sale of land and property this one piece of land in Wick Lane remained. The land is of no agricultural use. The proposal is for 9 homes, 6 of which will be starter type homes and 3 maybe of a higher value. At present the land is overgrown and the site is split into two parts and upper and lower area. One part of the site will be kept for green space. All car parking will be contained on site and four homes will benefit from underground car parking. There will be additional space at the top of the site for extra parking. A major concern has been safe access and the Highways Department of BANES Council have been consulted and have been on site to look at the Vision Splay which they appear to be in favour of. The proposal is within the Housing Development Boundary.

The Parish Council were presented with a slide show showing the location and proposed style of the finished houses. All comments made in relation to style, car parking, & access will be taken away and looked at.

A full Public Consultation will take place although it has not been arranged yet.

Pre-Planning Advice has been sought with BANES Planning Department.

3) Apologies for Absence were received from Cllr P Edwards and Mr J Kelly

4) Minutes of Monday 11th AUGUST 2014 after being circulated and read were signed as a correct record.

5) Matters Arising from the previous minutes: There were no matters arising.

6) Items for Discussion:

a) Allotments: An update was given on the recent thefts from the allotment site and it is hoped that this has now been resolved. Allotment holders have been informed. Allotment holders have shown an interest in forming a committee to meet quarterly. PCSO Martyn Bragg has offered to sit on a committee. Parish Council agreed to proceed with a clean up on site as a starting point. The school will be contacted to find out if they still wish to use their plot along with others who do not appear to be cultivating their plots.

b) Footpaths Officer Position: Applications had been received and further discussion will take place with the Chairman and interviews arranged.

c) Closed Church of Pensford St Thomas: It was reported that there had been one objection received following plans to close the Churchyard. The objection gave concerns in relation to insufficient protection to the existing graves. The Church Commissioners are now likely to insist on a Covenant being put into their documentation. The Parish Council had no further representations to make and confirmation had been emailed to the Church’s Commissioners.

d) Rural 20mph Speed Limit Programme Outcome: Recently the Parish Council had applied for Old Road to be included in the Rural 20mph Speed Limit Programme. BANES reported that the “Mean average vehicle speeds in Pensford were found to be above 26mph according to recent speed surveys undertaken following on from the initial expression of interest from the Parish Council. Pensford therefore does not meet the criteria for a self-enforcing 20mph speed limit at this time and will not be prioritised for funding this year. Parish Council are to challenge this outcome and request a scheme for Old Road.

e) Chairman of BANES Council Community Awards 2014/2015: Chairman asked the Parish Council to consider their nominations for this year’s awards.

f) A37/ Park & Ride: Chairman reported that Cllr Edwards has exchanged e.mails with BANES regarding traffic calming in Pensford and the suggestion again of a traffic light system at both ends of the village. Cllr Edwards suggestions appear to have been met with little interest by BANES and the help of the local MP is now being sought. A Park & Ride suggestion has also been made with the location being land at Whitchurch or Chelwood. Parish Council to support this suggestion.

g) Accounts: The accounts were still at the Internal Auditors.

7) Clerks Progress Report:

Trees in Woollard: Trees in Woollard planted by the Parish Council to celebrate winning the Village of the Year Competition are in need of pruning as they are quite overgrown. Mrs Stephenson has received Quotes.

Alarms at Pensford Garage: Nuisance car alarms at the Car Sales on New Road were reported to be going off during the night. Members of the Public had tried talking to the garage owner but were told that it was cats triggering the alarm and nothing further could be done. Clerk’s advice was to get in touch with the Environmental Protection department of BANES. An e.mail reply to the Clerk read “Thank you so much, you have been really helpful.”

Housing Development Boundary Maps: Julie O’Rourke at BANES has been contacted and larger maps with a key have been received and will be distributed.

Footpath at Church Farm: Sheila Petherbridge has given Parish Council photographs and a news paper cutting relating to the installation of the Wooden Bridge at Church Farm. Clerk has placed them on file.

Church Street: Cleansing Management were asked in July to attend to the problems of litter, weeds and overhanging vegetation in Church Street. Clerk has emailed Wayne Honey to find out if this has been dealt with.

Parking – Post Office Church Street: The Post Office were experiencing problems with inconsiderate parking on the Keep Clear sign and parking across the Post Office Vans Parking Bays. The Police were informed and a visit from the PCSO’s was undertaken.
Pavements: A request has been made to BANES to tidy and clear the pavement from the Car Sales up towards Whitley Batts. This pavement has become overgrown and parts of the pavement are broken up and need resurfacing.

Also BANES have been asked to cut back and uncover once again the pavement which runs alongside Hursley Hill on the right hand side as you go up the hill. This was cleared a couple of years ago but has become overgrown again.

Verges: A request was made in July for the verges to be cut.

Wall on Pensford Hill: A follow up e.mail has gone to Development Control regarding the Wall belonging to Hillside House and the concerns that it may be bowing out into the road.

Kier Recycling, Unit 4 Ashmead Lane: On Saturday 13th September 10.00am – 2pm you can get the chance to see what happens behind the scenes following the collection of your recycling. If anyone wishes to go along please book a place through Council Connect on 01225 394041

Planning/Enforcement:

Holly House Hillcrest: There has been no sight of a Retrospective Planning Application to date. Clerk has e.mailed the Enforcement Officer in charge to find out when it is likely to receive the application.

Belluton Farm, Stanton Road: Parish Councils concerns have been returned to BANES Planning regarding over development of the site and Highway Access issues this could create for the B3130.

Items following consideration of the Progress Report:

Back Lane: This area still needs attention. Clerk to pursue with BANES.

The Chapel, Woollard: Parish Council have been asked to write to Development Control regarding issues at The Chapel in relation to the lack of an Emergency Escape to the First Floor of the building and the issues with the Septic Tank and proximity to the river.

New Printer: Parish Council supported that a new Printer should be purchased for the Clerk.

Trees in Woollard: Parish Council agreed for Mrs Stephenson to instruct TH Baker Garden Maintenance to prune the Cherry & Oak Tree at a cost of £60 to include the Planning Application.

8) Planning:

Outcomes: 14/00931/FUL Mr J Beacham Chapel, Mill Lane, Woollard. Change of use from building (Chapel) to use as office/business. PERMIT

Tree Works Notification: 14/04046/TCA Former St Thomas a Becket’s Church.
The Churches Conservation Trust. 1 x Sycamore, fell. 1 x Sycamore – crown lift and prune. Parish Council Support.

9) Financial Matters:

Payments to be authorised:

Mrs J Bragg Clerk Salary July £604.58
Mrs J Bragg Clerk Imprest £12.00
DCM Computers Remote Support Service £72.00

10. Any Other Business:

Signs around the Village: The problem of the amount of signs advertising business’s in the area were discussed. It was reported that there are some on the roundabout at Chelwood; many are appearing in the village and at bus stop locations. It was reported that the owners of the cafe had been spoken to in relation to the amount of signs for the cafe but as this is a new business and needs support the signs will stay in situ for a while.

Woollard Bridge: Still in need of re-painting. Clerk to chase up.

Pavement by Lock Up Cottages: Cars continue to park on the pavement. Ignoring the advisory Keep Clear Line. Parish Council to pursue Double Yellow Lines.

Seat on Pensford Hill: The seat is completely covered in brambles and needs clearing. Clerk to ask BANES.

Tennis Court: A break-in at the Tennis Court had occurred.

Parish Council Web Site: Has been re-built, take a look!!
www.publow-with-pensford-pc.gov.uk

Community Trust: Are to be giving the Memorial Hall, Security Equipment including CCTV cameras.

Parking Bays: Parish Council agreed for the removal of the Disabled Parking Bay outside of Schumack House. The Parking Bays at Hillcrest will be questioned as to whether or not they are in use.

Change in Date of Next Meeting: Due to holidays, it was agreed to change the date of the next Parish Council meeting to Monday October 20th 2014.

ALCA AGM: Mrs S Grimes kindly offered to attend this meeting.

11. Notice of Future Meetings:

ALCA AGM Saturday 4th October 2014 10.30am at the Jubilee Centre Bradley Stoke

Chew Valley Area Forum Thursday 9th October at 6.30 pm venue to be confirmed

DATE OF NEXT MEETING MONDAY 13th OCTOBER 2013 AT 7.15 pm

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 11TH AUGUST 2014 AT 7.15 pm AT THE MEMORIAL HALL PUBLOW LANE PENSFORD

PRESENT: Chairman: Mr T Heaford Vice-Chair: Mrs J Stephenson
Cllr P Edwards, Mrs S Grimes, Mrs J Jones, Mr J Kelly, Mr L Seymour.

There were four members of the public present.

1) A member of the public wanted to know what was happening to the piece of land on Stanton Lane. He had heard there was a possible housing development and there had been previous attempts to develop it. His concerns were the vehicular access, narrowness of the lane and also the condition of the lane. The chairman explained there would be a public consultation on this. He was asked how many and how big would the properties be, and were there drawings available. He was told that at the moment there were only talks with BANES re the possibility of it happening.

A further three members of the public wanted to know why there was so little help for the Village Hall. They asked about the running costs and whether the Parish Council could help out with the electricity or oil costs. Local organisations are reluctant to have their fees increased. The Chairman suggested they put forward a business plan taking into consideration what it earns and what it needs. Cllr Edwards agreed that this was the way forward.

2) Apologies for Absence were received from Mrs J Bragg, Mrs L Cains, Mr S Filer and Mrs J Gully. Best wishes were expressed to Mrs Bragg who was recovering from an operation.

3) Minutes of Monday 14th July 2014 were circulated and Mr J Kelly stated he was present at that meeting. This would be amended and were signed as a correct record.

4) Matters Arising from the previous minutes:

Neighbourhood Planning – Cllr Edwards asked re involvement of Whitchurch Parish Council with Publow with Pensford. The Chairman said we wanted to go alone.

The white line outside the Lock – up houses has been put in place.

5) Items for Discussion:

a) Chew Valley Forum Meeting: members elected were Chairman: Richard Currie (Compton Martin), Vice Chairman: Tony Heaford, BANES: Louise Fradd.

b) Housing Development Boundary: Maps to be distributed when copied – initially too small a scale.

c) Financial: Mr Kelly said there was no change. The accounts are with Underwood Lamb. Hopefully available at the next meeting.

d) Allotments: There has been a complaint from one of the allotment holders concerned that vegetables had been dug up and removed. A possibility suggested was that it might be deer. There was considerable discussion about the state of the allotments. It was suggested that a meeting was convened with the allotment holders. An advertisement to go into the Parish Magazine about vacant allotments.

e) Footpaths Officer: He has met with Mr Seymour and has handed over the equipment. He was asked for his action plans and time sheets. He doesn’t want paid because he hasn’t done much of the work.

An advertisement is going into the Parish Magazine and Chew Valley Gazette for a replacement.

6) Clerks Progress Report: None

7) Planning:

Footpath at Church Farm. The work is ongoing. Mrs Stephenson walked the path with Sheila Petheridge

Railway Cottage: Cllr Edwards said Andy Pegler was involved with it now. There has been an objection to this by Cllr Edwards and Liz Richardson.

Holly House: There have been more complaints with Mrs Morgan and Mr Rigby Philip Miller replacing Meg Reyham. A planning application for retrospective work to be in by the 1st September.

Gypsy and Traveller DPD: It will have to go

Windy Willows, Publow La

ne: Seems very large. Supplementary plans may have been submitted. This needs checking.

The Log Cabin, Woollard Lane: No further development

A late Planning Application:

Belluton Farm: There are already 3 houses. Access and overdevelopment were discussed.

8) Financial Matters:

Payments authorised in August:

Mrs J Bragg Clerk Salary July £604.58
Mrs J Bragg Clerk Imprest £15.90
Mogford Prescott Installation of Defib at Hillcrest £354.00

Payments Received:

None

9) Any Other Business:

Footpaths Officer when appointed to do The Green, Pensford. At present a local resident is doing it.

Travellers: Cllr Edwards said they are at Hartcliffe and Hengrove

Trees in Woollard: By the Bridge. They need some work as overhanging the seat. Mrs Stephenson to get 3 quotes.

Large Lorries: 2 have been reported coming into Woollard and have got stuck. Possibly more signage needed.

Bank: Badly eroded on the (L) side coming towards Woollard at the junction of Priestdown / Woollard

Defibrillator: A cheque for £100 has been received from Pensford PSA as a donation to the defibrillator at Hillcrest