MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF BLOCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL

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1 MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF BLOCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 2017 AT 7.07 PM IN THE JUBILEE HALL, BLOCKLEY. Present: Cllrs Steve Finch (Chairman), Kevan Lambert (Vice-chairman), Becky Porter, Jenny Lidsey and District Councillor Sue Jepson. In attendance: Mrs Jenny Walsh (RFO) and Mrs Alexia Monroe, the Clerk. Members of the Public: 3 Press Representatives: 0 1. Welcome and Apologies: Cllr Finch welcomed councillors, members of the public and accepted apologies for absence from Cllr Peter Craig, Cllr Margaret Bryan and County Councillor Lynden Stowe. 2. Declarations of Interest in items on the Agenda: Cllr Lambert, Cllr Lidsey and Cllr Bryan are members of St George's Hall Committee (SGH). Cllr Porter is a member of the Allotments Association. 3. Approval of the Minutes of the Parish Council held on 21 st September 2017: The draft minutes having been circulated for approval, were signed by the Chairman. Accepted unanimously. 4. In accordance with Standing Orders public speaking was limited solely to items on the agenda. The meeting was closed: Mrs Teresa Maull (item 9) had contacted BPC in June about the urns being moved and damaged in the churchyard, this situation was still a problem. The meeting was re:opened 5. To co-opt Stewart Bell as a new councillor and designation as Paxford Ward Councillor. Agreed unanimously. 6. County and District Councillor s Report: Cllr Sue Jepson reported that the Local Plan inspectors are working on the plan and close attention is being paid to the extra houses for Moreton. The Community Projects Fund was voted an extra 100k giving a total of 200k. There will be match funding of up to 10,000 for projects involving village halls. The new shared service company Publica (four district councils, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, West Oxfordshire and Cotswold District Council working together) will be launched on 1 st November. Savings of 38m are expected over a ten year period. Details are on the Cotswold District Council website. 7. Finance: 7.1 Report by Jenny Walsh (RFO) for October which had been circulated to councillors. 7.2 Preliminary discussion for the budget 2018/2019. It is anticipated that there should be no need to use the reserves as there will be an increase of 20,000 in the precept as agreed as part of the five year plan which will be implemented in April The budget will be discussed in November and agreed in December. 7.3 To approve expenditure items and BACS payments for October. Agreed unanimously. 7.4 To approve the purchase of a pool table for the Youth Club with several grants at a cost of The Clerk to write to Mrs Mayo to reiterate that the pool table is for the sole use of Youth Club and that The Sports and Social Club needs to clear the shed, so that it can be stored safely. Agreed unanimously.

2 Payee Description Amount CHQ English Elm Grounds maint. Oct BACS Mrs A Monroe Salary for Oct 17 BACS Mr Ray Mayo Salary for Oct 17 BACS Mrs J Walsh Salary for Oct 17 BACS Mrs J Walsh Expenses Oct BACS Mr Ray Mayo Expenses Oct BACS Fosseway Garden Centre (for Ray Mayo) New Strimmer for maintenance BACS paid Grant Thornton Auditors Audit fees On hold BACS CMAS Invoices June, July + extra provision August invoice BACS RBL Poppy Appeal Grant Cheque British Telecom Heritage Office telephone BACS Information Commissioner Data Protection registration DD Peter Craig Councillor allowance BACS Total salaries 2, Total payments 5, Planning: Cllr Finch reported on the recent planning applications. The councillors approved the Parish Council s views submitted to CDC. BPC 0 objection: CDC: 8 permitted, 1 refused; 0 withdrawn; 13 in circulation. Agreed unanimously. 9. Burials/churchyard/cemetery: Update on the repair of the drystone wall in the cemetery in. Faculty Schedule B which was submitted to the Archdeacon for fast tracking approval, has been refused. A longer process for Faculty approval will now be undertaken (deadline is tomorrow for the November meeting of the Diocesan Advisory Committee) and planning permission will be needed from CDC. As the wall has slipped even further, temporary scaffolding will be needed to support the wall until work can be started, quotations are being sought and quotations are being sought from two further drystone wall companies. Cllr Finch will draft a response to Rev Delap about the liability and ownership of the wall and to Mrs Thompson about the ownership of the wall. 10. Youth: Cllr Lidsey reported that at the last Youth Club meeting there were 23 children. Cllr Lidsey will ask the CMAS leaders about the smoking and drinking witnessed and reported, amongst the children. The Clerk to ask CMAS for the proposed costs of the Service Level Agreement for next year and Play Rangers for their fees for the half term holiday provision. 11. St George s Hall: Cllr Lambert reported that the Charities Commission have agreed sole trusteeship for the Parish Council. There will be a meeting with Cllr Lambert, Jenny Walsh, Ray and Sally Mayo to look at the bookings, contracts and finances of SGH. 12. Highways: The Clerk has passed on a request to Highways to turn Chapel Lane in into a Quiet Lane. No reply has yet been received. 13. Playground inspections: One part to repair the toddler play equipment at Wydelands was mistakenly ordered and will hopefully be exchanged shortly. Ray Mayo will be asked to look at Aston Magna fence damaged by children climbing over it.

3 14. Remembrance Sunday: 12 th November Wreaths have been ordered, the school children and Brass Band will be on duty as usual. A meeting was held yesterday with Rev Delap to discuss arrangements for the services in and Paxford. 15. To update on the defibrillator for Station Road,. The Clerk and RFO will look into the grant application from Community Heartbeat Trust for a defibrillator in a thermal jacket. 16. Correspondence s have been circulated to councillors. 17. Urgent Matters to Report: 17.1 Cllr Porter will look at the tree report and advise of what needs to be done and add it to the budget requirements On November 16 th there will be a presentation by Shipston Area Flood Action Group at 6pm in the Jubilee Hall. 18. Date of next meeting: Thursday 16 th November 2017 in Jubilee Hall, at 7pm. The meeting closed 8.50pm. Planning applications in circulation Ref Address Description Deadline Response by BPC and CDC 17/03155/FUL 17/03733/LBC & 17/03732/FUL 17/03870/FUL The Cottage, Station Rd, Pear Trees,, GL56 9BN Alvewood, Paxford Road, Chipping Campden, GL55 6LA 17/04056/FUL Alvewood, Paxford Road, Chipping Campden, GL55 6LA 17/04294/TCONR Grey House, Paxford, GL55 6XP 17/03935/FUL 17/00842/FUL 17/04007/TPO The Limes, Station Road, Land adjacent Fosse Lodge, Stratford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9NQ Dovedale Grange, Dovedale Full application for erection of new dwelling together with new access arrangements and garage. Listed building consent for demolition of garage and erection of replacement garage. Erection of a front porch, first floor extension over single storey, revisions to fenestration of extant permission 17/01938/FUL and replacement bio-treatment plant for foul waste. 19/10/17 Awaiting 19/10/17 Awaiting 02/11/17 Awaiting Retention of earth bunds. 02/11/17 Awaiting Works to trees in a conservation area for 3 x beech trees and 1x oak tree, raising and thinning crowns and removal of overhanging and dead branches. Full application for replacement garage and storage building Application for redevelopment of former scrapyard for residential development. Works to trees with a TPO for Walnut (T1) Reduce height by 1m; Portuguese Laurel (T2) 25/10/17 Awaiting 01/11/17 Awaiting 6/9/17 Awaiting 30/10/17 Awaiting

4 17/04276/TCONR Lower Farm Cottages, Lower Street, 17/03596/FUL & 17/03597/LBC 17/02523/TELEC Elm House, St George s Terrace,, GL56 9BN Greenway Reservoir, Greenway Road, Remove some of the multi trunks and reduce canopy; Willow (T3) Pollard; Willow (T4) Pollard; Willow (T5) Pollard; Ash (T6) Remove mainly dead trunk; Willow (T7) Pollard; Sycamore (T8) Fell - diseased; Ash (T9) Remove dead trunk; Willow (T10) Pollard; Willow (T11) Pollard; Alder (T12) Reduce height by 1.5m Works to trees in conservation are for G1 group of 6x trees, CL5 m thin by 20% to create light and clearance to next door s boundary and property, T1 mature beech to bring into shape by 10% Demolition of garden room, erection of larger extension. Erection of gates to access. 15m high mast, complete with 3 antenna, two dish antenna, associated radio equipment cabinets within a fenced compound and development works. 25/10/17 Awaiting 12/10/17 Awaiting Decision 27/7/17 Awaiting Decision Decision Notices Ref Address Description Decision 17/03235/FUL 17/03936/TCONR 17/03346/FUL 17/02195/FUL Dovedale,, GL56 9HN Paxford House, Paxford, GL55 6XQ Brook Barn, Station Road, GL56 9DZ Porch House,, GL56 9BW Two storey orangery and single storey home office extension. T1 (leylandii hedgerow) reduce in height to repair line clearance work, T2 (lime), small tree fell, T3 & T4 (lime x2) fell to ground level. Change of use from existing holiday let to residential dwelling - Timber framed and glazed extension to main house, repairs and alterations to existing outbuildings, together with associated landscaping to driveway and rear garden. 17/03965/TCONR Malvern Cottage, High Street,, Works in a conservation area for fell two larch. 17/04002/TCONR The Old Mill School Works to trees in conservation areas for T.1 - Walnut - fell to ground level; Refused

5 17/03573/CLOPUD 17/03615/TCONR Lane Coach House, High Street, GL56 9HD 5 Mill Close GL56 9DN T.2 - Willow -crown reduce to previous cut points including thin and deadwood; T.3 - Horse Chestnut - reduce from neighbouring property by 1m and selective end reduction on weak lateral limbs; T.4 - Birch - fell to ground level; T.5 - Goat Willow - fell to ground level; G.1 Ash group - remove all major dead and minor crown raise; T.6 - Lime - crown raise to approx. 5m removing major deadwood; T.7 - Norway Maple - crown raise to approx 5m and crown lean: G.2 - Ash group approx 7 trees - crown raise to 5m over grass strip and remove deadwood Works consisting of the erection of two English oak posts, the construction of gates and small closing panel both in English oak. Works to trees in conservation areas for T1 - Beech - Crown raise to approx 6 metres (removal of 4 lower branches).