CHITTLEHAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the meeting held on the 24th June 2009 at

the Methodist Hall, Chittlehampton. 7.30p.m.

 

Those present: Mrs M Edwards (Chairman), Mrs A Davies (Vice Chairman) Mr M Ives, Mr I Rutland, Mr D Reed Mrs L Sherwood, Mrs S Brooks, Mr G Williams, and Mrs R Warren (Clerk)

 

Apologies:    Mrs D Roe, Mr A Cook.

 

No Response 0

 

Members of the public: 3

 

Lesley Isaac from NDDC attended the meeting. She explained how the new system of waste collection would work and why the changes were being made. This was very informative. She also reminded us that people who have problems putting out bins could be eligible for an assisted collection.  Anyone wishing to take advantage of this option should contact the greensweep office on 01271 374776. Free composting bins are also available. To obtain one contact the greensweep number as before. Anyone who would have a problem collecting one can contact Mrs Sally Brooks who will help to arrange this for them on 01769 540524

 

Mr Frank Adey agreed to be co-opted on to the Parish Council and joined the meeting. Mr Adey was proposed by Mrs L Sherwood and seconded by Mr M Ives. He also agreed to become the Umberleigh Village Hall Representative.

 

MATTERS ARISING

 

Community Awards:  The applications will be considered by the Executive on the 14th July 2009.

 

Pigeon Shoot:   A reply has been received, but no progress has been made. 

 

Boundary Review:   No further news.

 

Play Equipment:  Repairs have been made to the swings. The swings are vandalised on a regular basis.

  

Highway Matters:    Mrs Warren to report blocked drains and potholes in the Parish.

 

Affordable Housing:  No further news.

 

Emergency Plans:  A meeting has been held and it was decided to send a questionnaire to every household in the Parish. The format was agreed and Mrs Warren to work out costings. Mr Rutland looked at the cost of generators but it was agreed that the cost would be prohibitive. Mr Richard Anderson provided the meeting with templates for the plan and a suitable one was selected.

 

 Defibrillator: Awaiting further information from the Heart Foundation.  

 

Upkeep of Square and Stocks:  A second quote has been received for repairs to the cobbles in the Square. No decision has yet been made.

 

Correspondence  A letter was received from Chittlehampton Football Club requesting permission to put advertising boards up on the bottom fence of the playing field. It was agreed that they could do this providing they were portable and were removed after matches.

 

Finance: Cheques issued: £400.00 Umberleigh Village Hall

                                                £400.00 Chittlehampton Village Hall

                                                £33.56 Mrs A Haigh for plants.

 

The Audit was signed and will be sent to the Audit Commission.

                                                      

Planning Decisions:

 

Ref no’s: 48147 & 48123. Listed and planning application for alteration to door & windows, insertion of 2 velux windows & formation of access at Swallow Cottage, Hoe Farm, Umberleigh.  

Decision:  Granted.

 

Any other Business:   A complaint was received about wheelie bins being left on the roadside and also building materials being left by the stocks.

 

 

The meeting ended at 9.15pm. The next meeting will be on Wednesday the 5th August at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall Chittlehampton.