Parish Council Minutes
1/ PRESENT
Cllr G Harper (Chairman)
Cllrs G O'Neill, G Walters, I Walker, Mrs J Rogers, Mrs. P Priestley and Mrs V McPherson
Mrs S Griffiths (Clerk)
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
No apologies were received.
2/ MINUTES
The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Parish Council on the 15th March 2011, having been circulated were approved by the Meeting and signed by the Chairman.
3/ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were asked to declare any personal interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting. Cllr Mrs P Priestley declared an interest in Planning Applications.
4/ MATTERS ARISING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA
Lease of Land for School garden. Cllr G Harper was pleased to inform the members that the contract had now been signed.
Work on path to Dorrels Rd. Cllrs I Walker and G O'Neill confirmed that the required work had been completed.
The Public Services Mapping Agreement. This will entitle the Parish Council to receive ordnance survey mapping directly. Cllr G Walters confirmed that he had made an application on behalf of the Parish Council to become an eligible member.
5. FINANCE
A. Accounts for Payment
| Cheque | Item | Description | Net | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 | Subs | BALC - Annual Subscription 2011-2012 | £177.35 | £177.35 | |
| 415 | Newsletter | Whiteleaf Printers Ltd - Parish newsletter | £420.00 | £420.00 | |
| 416 | Grass Cutting | Manor Estates - Grass cutting March 2010 | £358.32 | £71.66 | £429.98 |
| 417 | Subs | Bucks Playing Field | £20.00 | £20.00 | |
| 418 | Grant | St Dunstan's PCC, Owlswick - Cont. to churchyard maintenance | £75.00 | £75.00 | |
| 419 | Grant | St Michael's Church, Horsenden - Cont. to churchyard maintenance | £75.00 | £75.00 | |
| 420 | Grant | St Peter's Church, Ilmer - Grant for churchyard maintenance | £75.00 | £75.00 | |
| 421 | Play Area | Safe & Sound Playground Equipment - Zip Wire repair | £84.00 | £16.80 | £100.80 |
| 422 | Noticeboard | K Moore - Repair of noticeboard | £154.25 | £154.25 |
B. Income received
Bank interest £0.33.
C/ Bank Balance £1,847.49 (allowing for the above cheques).
The income and expenditure for April was examined by the Council. All present agreed to withhold the cheque for K Moore until a new cork board had been fitted in the noticeboard as agreed and the apex is sealed. All present further agreed that the remaining cheques be signed. SG
6. CAPITAL ITEMS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
A. Playing Field
Nothing to report.
B. Children's Play Area
Nothing to report. The Clerk is requested to obtain the cost of a vandal resistant picnic table and bench. SG
7. ROADS, VERGES AND RIGHTS OF WAY.
Nothing to report.
8. CORRESPONDENCE.
A letter from B.C.C. informing of the Final Decision on the Future of Day Services in Buckinghamshire. The decision is to provide six specialist Day Opportunities Centres. Information can be found on the B.C.C. website.
9. REPORTS
A. School Governors – Nothing to report.
B. NW Chilterns Local Area Forum – The Clerk is requested to inform the NWCLAF that Cllr G Walters will be the Parish Council representative replacing Cllr P Priestley following her retirement. SG
C. WDALC – Nothing to report.
D. N.A.G – Nothing to report.
E. Newsletter – Nothing to report.
10. AN UPDATE ON THE HS2 PROPOSAL
Cllr J Rogers presented a report on the meeting that she attended on the 15th April and encouraged the members to respond to the consultation. All
11. A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE RISBOROUGH AREA FORUM
Cllr P Priestley informed the members that as she was retiring, a new member would need to represent the Parish Council at the Risborough Area Forum. Cllr G O'Neill agreed to become the representative. The Clerk is requested to notify the Risborough Area Forum. SG
12. A REPORT ON THE RECENT MEETING ON THE LOCALISM BILL.
Cllrs G O'Neill and G Walters presented a report on the likely effects of the bill on the duties and responsibilities.
13. A REPORT ON THE RECENT MEETING ON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Cllr G O'Neill reported on the Planning Consultation at Wycombe District Council concerning Community Facilities and the allocation of Section 106 monies.
14. THE PREFERRED PROJECT TO SUBMIT A BID FOR FUNDING FROM THE DELEGATED BUDGET
All present agreed to submit a bid for the resiting of the 30mph Speed Sign from the junction of the Thame Road (A4129) and Chestnut Way towards the roundabout at the Sportsman's Garage. SG
Cllr P Priestley left the meeting.
15. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A/ Progress on applications already considered:
- 11/05247/FUL — Decision: Application Permitted. Address: 8 Toll Bar Corner, Longwick. Proposal: Householder application for a single storey conservatory to the rear elevation.
- 11/05041/FUL — Decision: Application Refused. Address: Land At Ivy Farm, Lower Icknield Way, Longwick. Proposal: Construction of stables building with tack room & hay store.
B/ New Applications to be considered:
- 11/05788/FUL: 2 The Cottages, Longwick Mill, Lower Icknield Way, Longwick. Proposed: Householder application for insertion of 4 roof windows in rear roof slope in association with loft conversion. The Parish Council has no objections.
- 11/05726/FUL: 2 Jubilee Cottages, Thame Road, Longwick. Proposed: Householder application for the construction of a single storey rear extension.
- 11/05751/CLP: Old Oaks, Thame Road, Longwick. Proposed: Certificate of proposed lawfulness for the use of building for ancillary residential accommodation in conjunction with the principal dwelling Old Oaks. Noted.
16/ AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
To explore the possibility of providing an historical record of Longwick.
17/ NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 17th May 2011 in Longwick Village Hall at 8.00pm.
There being no further business to discuss the Meeting closed at 9.50pm.
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