BAYDON PARISH COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT THE BYPA HALL ON

28th September 2006 (Subject to approval at BPC meeting on 30th October 2006)

 

PRESENT: Mr K Barnes (Chair), Mr J Grove, Mrs S Grove, Mrs J McGowran

Also in attendance: L Knight (Clerk), Cllr C Humphries, Cllr S Findlay and 6 members of the public.

1.             APOLOGIES

Apologies received from Mrs S Bailey

                                                                                                                          

2.             DECLARATION OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest in any matter on the agenda.

 

3.             MINUTES OF PREVIOUS PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 10th July were signed as a correct record.

 

4.             CLERK’S REPORT

 Notices have been put up to advertise the Parish Councillor vacancies. As yet no one has contacted the Clerk regarding the vacancies. The results of the Best Kept village were submitted for inclusion in Scene in Baydon. The annual accounts have been completed.

 

5.             ITEMS FoR CONSIDERATION

5.1         To elect a Vice-Chairman

This matter will be carried forward to the next meeting.

5.2         To consider a response to the withdrawal of village rubbish bins by Kennet District Council

Cllr Humphries advised the meeting that in 2004 KDC made a policy decision to withdraw damaged or unused bins. KDC will supply black bins or orange bags so that the public bins can be emptied.

5.3         To note the results of the survey regarding the diversion of the public right of way away from the front of Baydon House

91 slips out of 230 were returned. This is a response rate of 40.8%. 52 slips (22.6%) had a NO vote and 42 (18.2%) were YES. Results will be posted around the village.  

5.4         To discuss the current vacancies on the Parish Council and to consider what steps should be taken to fill the vacancies

More posters advertising the vacancies will be placed around the village. It was noted that an article has been submitted to the editor of Scene in Baydon. 

5.5         To consider supporting Charter88 and the Sustainable Communities Bill

The Parish Council decided not to support any pressure groups such as Charter88.

5.6         To consider feedback on the new alternate weekly rubbish collection and to consider what action can be taken to resolve any issues

The issues raised by residents concerning the new alternate weekly rubbish collection were discussed. Any household with babies or invalids, or where there are special conditions may contact Cllr Findlay or KDC to apply for an additional bin. It was noted that fly tipping along Russley road has increased. Cllr Humphries stated that this rubbish was coming out of Swindon. The public litter bins outside the shop contain recyclable and non-recyclable rubbish. Mr Barnes agreed to speak to Debbie about having a recycling bin for public waste outside the shop.                                                                                            Action: KB

 

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5.7         To consider feedback on the plastics and cardboard recycling skips and to consider what action can be taken to resolve any issues

The Clerk had requested that the skips be delivered monthly, however KDC had to allocate them less frequently in order to ensure that more communities benefited from the service. KDC cannot provide any additional skips due to financial constraints.

5.8         To receive an update on the Baydon village website and to consider the future to the website

Mr Mark Austen advised the meeting notices about the website had been put on the notice board and that the chief requirement he has is for ‘content’. Anyone can email him at markausten@vodafone.net

 

6.              CORRESPONDENCE

6.1          Wiltshire Police Authority, Kennet Police Community Consultative Group Meetings – It was noted that next April the local Police Officer will be replaced by a Community Beat Officer and that the meetings are likely to cease. It was decided that no action was necessary.

6.2          Wiltshire County Council, ref. new access gate for playing field at Baydon St. Nicholas School – This should be progressed with Peter Chambers, the Headmaster of the school.

6.3            Kennet District Council, Corporate Strategy Review – This was passed to Mrs Grove for review and comment. 

 

7.             PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications were noted:

7.1         Downs Equestrian Centre (K/54715/F) Construction of a new hay storage barn -  There were no objections to the application  

7.2         Spindles (K/54909/F) Demolition of existing outbuilding, porch and garden walls and the erection of two storey side extension - There were no objections to the application

7.3         Baydon Cottage (K/55011/F) Construction of a two storey side extension - There were no objections to the application

7.4         The Croft (K/54959) Construction of two storey extension and conservatory - There were no objections to the application

7.5         The Beeches (K/55013/F) Retrospective planning application for the retention of 3 loose boxes and proposal for the erection of one additional loose box - There were no objections to the application

7.6         Mayfield (K/55041/F) Use of existing garage as playroom and erection of detached double garage  - There were no objections to the application

7.7         Gore Lane Farm (K55060/F) Installation of 2 no 0.6m transmission dishes on existing mast - There were no objections to the application

 

The following planning decisions were noted:

7.8         Fortune Field (K/54602/F) - Permission granted for solar water heating collectors on roof

7.9         The Finches (K/54488/F) - Permission given to replace existing business units with new building

7.10     Downs Equestrian Centre (K/54715/F)  - Permission granted for a new hay storage barn

 

 

 

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8.             SUSPENSION OF MEETING FOR PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

The meeting was suspended to allow members of the public to speak to the Council.

 

After this period the meeting was resumed.

 

9.             FINANCE

9.1         The annual accounts for 2005/2006 were reviewed and approved by the Parish Council.

9.2         The Parish Council approved the payment of £49.20 subscription for hosted web space for village website and £5.88 one off charge to transfer domain from previous registrant.        

 

10.         VILLAGE MATTERS

10.1     To consider what to do about a Christmas tree for  the village green

Mr Grove advised the meeting that a Christmas tree was being donated by Baydon PO & Stores. Delivery to be requested for the first week in December.                                                          Action: JG

10.2     To discuss progress on the recycling centre at the Red Lion

This matter has been ongoing for over a year. Cllr Findlay agreed to discuss it with Cllr Twigger to see how it could be moved forward to a speedy conclusion.

 

11.         ITEMS TO NOTE / ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

PC McLaren-Clark to be invited to the next meeting.

 

It was noted that the cover for the earth cable needs repairing. 

 

 

 

 

The meeting concluded at 9.55pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed :  ________________________________                      Date : _______________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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