PRESENT: Mr R Sheppard (chairman), Mr D Jones Mr K Ludlow, Mrs P Robinson, Mr G Verity, Dr S Port, Mrs H Ludlow Mr D Newton, Mr G Snelling, Cllr C Devine and 2 members of the public.

APOLOGIES: Mr T Hoskins, Mr M Brown, Cllr W Moss

MINUTES of the meeting held on 1 September 2008 were declared a true record by Mr Ludlow, seconded Mrs Robinson. All in favour.

MATTERS ARISING

Richard Munro visit - not necessary as he considers PC has covered the relevant issues he would discuss regarding the new unitary authority.

Community Funding – next meeting.

Seat on Barry’s Field – it was agreed that seats specifically purchased in order to be dedicated to individuals are not an appropriate use of public funds. If, however, a new seat needs to be installed or an old one replaced there might be merit in a dedication.

FINANCE

Receipts: SDC R2 Refund (cricket nets) £4385.11; Precept £11,116.00; Winterslow Football Club £315.00

Payments: SDC Dog Bins £45.97; Mazars (Audit) £646.25; T Annetts (wages £817.09 Imprest/Expenses £84.09 Computer parts £69.99); R Hazzard (wages) £312.00; Inland Revenue £272.31; Public Works Loan Board £4116.02; T Hoskins £570.00; D Waters £45.00

Balance in Hand: Current Account £5323.49. Deposit £13741.76 + *£13,865.

Mr Ludlow reported that WCC has paid the cost of the layby at Gunville in full to Richard George. As the council had already paid Richard George for this, he has refunded the amount of *£13,865. Agreed to letters of thanks David Thomas and Sarah Lingham at WCC and also to Richard George.

Mrs Ludlow proposed acceptance of the accounts and payments, seconded Mr Jones. All in favour.

PLANNING MATTERS

S/2008/1603 OAK FRAMED GARAGE, INGLE HOUSE, WESTON LANE. Mr Newton proposed no objection, seconded Mr Jones. All in favour except Mrs Robinson, Dr Port and Mr Ludlow against.

S/2008/1602 RECONSTRUCT ROOF AT NEW PITCH WITH DORMER WINDOWS.

DEMOLISH EXISTING GARAGE AND CONSTRUCT CAR PORT TO SIDE DWELLING AND WORKSHOP/GARDEN STORE TO REAR. AMBERWOOD, MIDDLETON ROAD. Mrs Robinson proposed no objection, seconded Dr Port. All in favour.

S/2008/1681 ADDITIONAL 4 PITCHES. HILLSIDE CARAVAN PARK, LOPCOMBE. Mr Jones proposed no objection, seconded Mr Newton. All in favour.

Mr Verity advised that new planning regulations came into force on 1 October and it was agreed to ask the planning office for clarification on these.

RECREATION GROUND MATTERS

R2 Funding Considerations – in answer to a public question regarding actual funds currently available, it was agreed to ask Mr Brown to double check the figures supplied by the planning office.

R2 Funding of £1,500 for changing room flooring has been agreed.

A request has been received to clear stinging nettles near the recreation ground store. Mr Ludlow will discuss this with Richard George. It was agreed that the use of roundup weedkiller will probably be the best solution.

REPORTS OF MEMBERS ON OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Village Hall Committee – Mrs Robinson had attended a recent meeting and reported that, if finances do not improve, the council might need to be charged for use of the committee room. It was agreed that it would be prudent to consider using the pavilion for meetings if that was the case.

Community Service – Mr Morgan Jones has offered to ask the village hall committee if workers might use the village hall toilets on a temporary basis.

Path 45 – At Mr Ludlow’s request, Mr Snelling agreed to ask Mr Yeldon to cut back the hedge on this path.

8.30 Mr Snelling left the meeting.

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WCC Rights of Way Improvement Plan – Mr Ludlow will study this.

Path 41 Barbed Wire – the original problem wire has been moved inside the boundary but a further stretch of wire has now been installed, once again on the path side of the trees. Agreed to contact Nick Cowen again and provide him with photographs taken by Dr Port. Mr Ludlow will be meeting with the owner of the field to show him the problem his tenant is causing.

HIGHWAYS

One Way System - consultation letters will be delivered during the week following this meeting. The letter will also be published in the next issue of the parish magazine.

WCC 30mph extension Weston Lane - to be included in future review, but at a probable limit of 40 mph.

The Plantation – WCC advise that resurfacing is still some way down the list of priorities county wide. They will, however, continue to patch as necessary.

Cowshall’s Corner – this is also currently low on the list of priorities and will continue to be patched.

DTSL - Closure of Winterslow Road, Porton between 3 - 7 November

Notice Board, Gunville – Mr Ludlow and Mr Newton will reinstate the original notice board adjacent to the new bus shelter.

To a suggestion during public question time for double yellow lines on the road in front of the school, Cllr Devine advised that it is doubtful that the county council be in favour of this. In some cases it had been found that parking ambassadors had proved rather zealous and on the health and safety front they have previously considered that parked cars can prove to be a traffic calming measure and prevent, rather than cause, accidents.

Dept Communities & Local Government - the Making and Enforcement of Bylaws

Wiltshire Primary Care Trust Information

Notification of SDC Parish Liaison Meeting on 19 November

Trial of Unitary Authority Community Boards. A trial has been undertaken by Malmesbury council and the results made available. The Chairman will study these.

Cllr Moss has questioned SDC about the continued viability of the Core Strategy in view of the changed financial climate

Mrs Robinson proposed proceeding with a parish plan, seconded Mrs Ludlow. All in favour.

Mr Jones proposed a remit not to exceed £250 for publicity for a public meeting, provisionally to be held on 15 January 2009 if the village hall and Annie Scaddon from SDC are available. Seconded Dr Port. All in favour. The chairman will make the arrangements for the meeting.

Wheelie bins for plastics and cardboard have now been delivered to households in the parish. Agreed to ask Hills to remove all recycling bins from the recreation ground site.

Mr Ludlow will ask the parish steward to clear drains at the Common and attend to potholes on Pheasant Hill at his next visit, due in October.

Village Clean Up – to be held on 4 January 2009. Mr Newton will arrange for equipment from SDC.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Monday 3 November 2008