Parish Council Minutes
PRESENT
Cllr G Harper (Chairman)
Cllrs I Walker, B Richards, G Walters and Mrs V McPherson
Miss K Griffiths (Clerk)
1/ APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr G O'Neill and Mrs J Rogers.
2/ MINUTES
The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Parish Council on the 18th September 2012, 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. None were declared.
4/ MATTERS ARISING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA
WDC are considering the Parish Councils request to lease land at the junction of Bell Crescent/Chestnut Way/Thame Road in Longwick to provide a village green for the residents.
An update was provided on the plans for the Remembrance Service.
5/ FINANCE
A/ Accounts for Payment
| Cheque | Description | Net | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S/O | Grass Cutting - Manor Estates - Grass cutting September 2012 | £369.07 | £73.81 | £442.88 |
| S/O | Clerks Fees - S Griffiths - October salary | £341.27 | £341.27 | |
| 50 | Dog waste and litter bins - TBS Hygiene - collections 01/06/12-31/08/12 | £246.40 | £49.28 | £295.68 |
| 51 | newsletter - Whiteleaf Printers - Printing of Autumn/Winter newsletter | £420.00 | £420.00 |
B/ Income
£8,250.00 - WDC - Precept.
C/ Bank Balance £12,817.01 (allowing for the above credits and cheques)
The income for September and expenditure for October was examined by the Council. All present agreed that the necessary cheques be signed.
6/ CAPITAL ITEMS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
A. Playing Field
Nothing to report.
B. Children's play area
Nothing to report.
7/ ROADS, VERGES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The Clerk is requested to raise the following concerns with the relevant local authority: SG
- There is an abandoned fridge/freezer on the grass verge close to the junction of Owlswick lane and Bar Lane.
- Footpath 4 is overgrown, in particular between the recreation ground and the next stile.
8/ CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from the Development Management Officer of Wycombe District Council concerning Hillview Farm – Noted.
BCC 'Tackling what's important to Buckinghamshire residents' Survey – Deferred to next meeting.
Letter from Longwick Preschool Manager.
A request has been received from the Longwick Preschool Committee to be allowed to access the village hall by the playing field to provide additional parking spaces. This is for the Preschools annual Christmas shopping evening which will be held on the 23rd November - Request agreed in principal subject to the weather conditions at the time. Cllr G Harper to advise the Preschool of the decision. GH
9/ REPORTS
School Governors – Nothing to report.
NW Chilterns Local Area Forum – Report deferred until after the meetings minutes are released.
WDALC. – Cllr I Walker reported on the recent meeting which included an update on HS2.
Neighbourhood Action Group – Cllr V McPherson reported that surplus funds from the group were used to reward students from a local school for their work on the speeding campaign.
Newsletter - Nothing to report.
Risborough Area Forum - Nothing to Report.
Risborough Area Partnership – Nothing to Report.
Village Hall – Nothing to Report.
10/ ARRANGING FOR THE BOUNDARY OF THE PLAYING FIELD TO BE STRIMMED
The Clerk is requested to arrange for a quote for the cost of strimming the perimeter of the playing field. SG
11/ TO DISCUSS AND DECIDE ON PLANTING A TREE TO MARK THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION
All Present Agreed to plant a tree to mark the Jubilee Celebration. All present further agreed that Cllr G Harper purchase three trees up to a maximum cost of £150.
Cllr V McPherson agreed to obtain a quote for a plaque to accompany the tree. VM
12/ PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To consider New Planning Applications
- 12/07012/REM: Sheredon, Thame Road, Longwick, Buckinghamshire HP27 9SF. Proposal: Reserved matter application for submission of details of landscaping pursuant to outline planning approval ref: 12/06226/OUT (Outline application (including details of means of access, appearance, scale & layout) for demolition of existing bungalow & erection of 1 x two storey 4-bed detached dwelling with detached single garage & car parking to front and 1 x detached 3 bed dwelling with attached garage and parking to front and creation of new access). The Parish Council has no observations on this application.
To Receive Notice of Planning Applications Approved
- 12/06840/FUL — Decision: Application Permitted. Address: Unit 1 Hatchmead Farm, Lower Icknield Way, Great Kimble, Buckinghamshire HP17 9TX. Proposal: Change of use of Egg House from B1 (Business) to B2 (General Industrial) use.
- 12/06533/FUL — Decision: Application Permitted. Address: Bank Farm, Meadle Village Road, Meadle, Buckinghamshire HP17 9UD. Proposal: Householder application for conversion of outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation and construction of replacement detached double garage with store over.
- 12/06496/LBC — Decision: Application Permitted. Address: Bank Farm, Meadle Village Road, Meadle, Buckinghamshire HP17 9UD. Proposal: Conversion of outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation and construction of replacement detached double garage with store over.
- 12/06710/FUL — Decision: Application Permitted. Address: Stockwell Lane Farm, Stockwell Lane, Little Meadle, Buckinghamshire HP17 9UG. Proposal: Householder application for erection of a greenhouse to rear.
13/ AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
To discuss and decide on the update of contact details for the Parish Emergency Plan.
14/ NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 20th November 2012 in Longwick Village Hall at 7.30 pm.
There being no further business to discuss the Meeting closed at 9.40 pm.
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