GREAT CANFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Endway Cottage, The Endway
Good Easter, Essex
CM1 4RS
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONSED TO ATTEND A MEETING OF GREAT CANFIELD PARISH COUNCIL AT GREAT CANFIELD CHURCH HALL ON MONDAY 12th JULY 2010 AT 8.00PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSACTING THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS.
PUBLIC MEETING 8pm – (15 mins)
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Clerk
Cllr Jones (meeting)
2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST – All
3. MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7th June 2010 for approval and signature, (5 mins) – All
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES – NOT ELSEWHERE ON THE AGENDA (10 mins) – All
Footpath Maps – Latitude Maps have confirmed they will print the map/s using light-fast ink. Two laminated copies would cost £70.00 + Vat at either A1 or A0 size. Cllr Vincett to update on whether planning permission is required. With this information a decision is required on whether the maps are required and if so, the locations.
The Commission for Rural Communities, (CRC), confirmed their deadline for publishing information on mobile phone coverage is the end of July. This will not allow time for information to be obtained via the newsletter. Cllr Mackley provided a response which the Clerk submitted on behalf of the Parish Council, in summary the level of coverage is considered ‘poor’.
Declaration of Interest for Cllrs who are trustees of charitable organisations, Clerk to update.
Update on letter to Uttlesford District Council on campaign about anti-littering and wider issues around taking pride in where we live, link with request from the Probation Service.
Essex County Council public consultation on changes in responsibility to concessionary travel passes. Poster on noticeboard at Hope End, decision required to include in newsletter.
5. DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS (10 mins) – District Cllrs
6. CORRESPONDENCE (10 mins) – All
Comments and/or actions from circulated mail, including
Cllr Sams received an invitation from Stop Stansted Expansion to attend a reception at the House of Commons hosted by Sir Alan Hazelhurst on 15th July. Cllr Sams is unable to attend. Is anyone attending?
Clerk responded to a request from Essex County Council on retail services in the village. This is part of a process to put together a range of support, advice and guidance for independent retail businesses across Essex.
Clerk responded to a request from EALC on Parish Council insurance. This is to assist in negotiations with AON Ltd to try to secure improved benefits for those Councils who insure with them.
7. REQUEST FOR EASEMENT MAPLE COTTAGE, GREEN STREET (5 mins) –
Cllr Sams
Cllr Sams to sign the Deed of Easement for Maple Cottage.
8. QUARTERLY UPDATE OF VILLAGE HALL SUB-COMMITTEE (5 mins) – Cllr Sams
9. REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS:-
9.1. Footpaths, Byways, Bridleways and Greens (10 mins) – Cllr Sives
Bridleway 24 – Update on application to 3Ps
Footpath 5 – Update on developments
9.2. Highways/Road Safety (15 mins) – Cllr Mackley
Resident letter on verge repairs which suggests Essex Highways are demonstrating a ‘tacit acceptance …..of a permanently enlarged road width’. Parish Council to consider an approach to Essex Highways, and agree a response to the resident.
Cuckoos Lane and Ashfields – Following recent issues on vehicles using incorrect access road a decision is required on the action to take.
White Lines at Cuckoo Lanes – Work should be completed prior to PC meeting following discussion with Ashfields resident.
Speed Limits Green Street and Hope End – Update
Hope End Noticeboard - Update
Kerbing at Bullocks Lane – Update.
9.3. Crime Prevention/Neighbourhood Watch (5 mins) – Cllr Salmon
9.4. Tree Warden (5 mins) – Cllr Green
10. PLANNING (15 mins) – Cllr Vincett
10.1. Application/Decisions/Enforcements
APPLICATIONS
APPL No. UTT/0979/10/LB
DEVELOPMENT Loft conversion with two dormer windows to rear elevation. Alterations to conservatory. Amendment to planning consent UTT/0428/08/LB.
LOCATION Bacons, Bacon End
10.2. UTT/0998/07 Canfield Drive Caravan Pitch – Resident raised concerns regarding compliance with conditions. Clerk has written to Uttlesford DC for clarification of conditions. Agree any further action. Response is pending from Essex CC following letter to Leader of County Council and CEO.
10.3. Crumps Farm – Next Liaison Meeting is 14th July. Discussion to
include any comments or questions to be raised at the meeting.
10.4. Newlands Farm – Update
10.5. Meadow Lodge – Update
10.6. The mechanisms for appealing against planning decisions – Cllr Green
10.7. Black Hall, Hay Barn UTT/0977/AG – Update Clerk
10.8. The future of the LDF Core Strategy since the change of Government
10.9. Proposal. "The procedure for dealing with planning applications that require a response before the September meeting will be that Cllr Vincett draft a response for circulation and agreement. This Council mandates this Councillor to send responses to Uttlesford DC ."
11. FINANCE (5 mins) - Clerk
11.1. Cheques for Approval
|
PAYMENT TO |
VALUE |
|
Allison Ward - Parish Clerk June 2010 |
£tbc |
|
Great Canfield Parish Council Hall Hire (Apr-June) |
£60.00 |
|
RCCE (Annual Subscription) |
£40.00 |
11.2 Quarterly Update on Finances including Bank Reconciliation
11.3 Annual subscription to CPRE, following their response to the Parish Council request, a decision is required on whether this subscription is to be paid.
12. ITEMS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE GREAT CANFIELD NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE AND PARISH NEWS (5 mins) – All
A summary of the Parish Council meeting will be included in Parish News.
The deadline for the newsletter is 20th August – Cllr Vincett information on Essex County Council ‘Universal Services’ to be included.
13. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA INCLUDING MATTERS RAISED IN PUBLIC SESSION (5 mins)– All
14. DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Monday 13th September, 2010.
15. TIME AND CLOSE OF MEETING
Signed : ALLISON WARD Dated :
CLERK to GREAT CANFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
