Milverton Parish Council

24^th November 2013

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 2^nd December 2013

7.30pm in the Victoria Rooms Fore Street

AGENDA

Questions from the Public.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the Parish Council to provide information and raise matters of concern.

1. Apologies

Members will be expected to provide reasons for absence. Members are reminded that absence for 6 consecutive meetings without approval could lead to disqualification.

2. Declarations of Interest

The Code of Conduct requires that Members disclose interests of a

personal, prejudicial and pecuniary nature that may be pertinent to tonight's business. A prejudicial or pecuniary interest will require the member to leave the room during the discussion of the relevant item.

In cases of uncertainty members are recommended to consult the Clerk.

3. Minutes and Matters Arising from minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 7^th October have been circulated with the summons to this meeting. Members will be asked to consider them for accuracy and if satisfied pass a resolution of approval that they be signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

4. Planning

a) Applications for Parish Council Decision

• 23/13/0037 REMOVAL OF HIPPED ROOF IN ONE SECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GABLE END IN REAR ELEVATION WITH EXTENSION TO first FLOOR AT LONG MEADOW, BUTTS WAY, MILVERTON

b) Applications for Parish Council Comment

• 23/13/0021 ERECTION OF GARDEN SHED TO THE REAR OF LAMBE HOUSE, SAND STREET, MILVERTON (RESUBMISSION OF 23/13/0029) RETENTION OF WORKS ALREADY UNDERTAKEN

• 23/13/0039T NOTIFICATION TO FELL ONE ROBINIA TREE WITHIN MILVERTON CONSERVATION AREA AT LANCASTER HOUSE, ST MICHAELS HILL, MILVERTON

c)Site Allocation Consultation

d)Other Planning Matters

The Clerk will provide a report about other general planning matters and suggest 4^th January 2014 for the next site visit.

5. Creedwell

The Chairman will provide a verbal update.

6. Crime

Members will receive and comment on the monthly crime report.

7. Roads and Footpaths

a) Monthly Footpath Report

Mrs Lumby will report on the footpaths.

b) Footpath Diversion and Extinguishment Order

The Chairman will give a brief update on the Public Inquiry.

c) Monthly Road Report

• Agree location and storage arrangements for road salt

The Clerk will report and members will raise other issues of concern.

8. Recreation Play Area

Mrs Hoyle will report on progress

9. Milverton Cemetery

The PCC wish to discuss burial provision in the Parish because the Churchyard is becoming full.

10. Milverton Website

Mrs Hoyle would like a discussion about a coordinated village website

11. Correspondence
12. Finance

a) Monthly report

The monthly report will request payments for Salaries, PAYE, and gardening

b) Estimates and Precept 2014/15

The Clerk will introduce the Estimates for 2014/15

13. Matters to Report

Members are invited to report matters of interest and raise matters of concern for future consideration by the Council, including items from the following external bodies:

Twinning; Victoria Rooms; Milverton United Charities; SALC; Traffic Working Party; Youth Project; Milverton Trust; Milverton Action Group and 10 Parishes.

PLANNING SITE VISIT

There will be a Planning Site Visit on Saturday 30^th November at 11.00am. Please meet at Milverton Stores.

Agenda

11am Meet at Milverton Stores

11.05 Lambe House and Woodbarton

11.25 Long Meadow

11.45 Lancaster House (formerly the Fort)