Milverton Parish Council

30^th June 2014

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7^th July 2014

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 9^th June 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.

See request for amendment under Planning.

4. Planning

There are no planning applications for consideration this month,

a) Amendment to Minutes

The applicant has asked to clarify that the gates under 24.2.1. were for Listed Building consent. The gates are to replace an existing metal 5 bar gate. The Clerk has checked with the Planners who confirm that the new gates will nevertheless require full planning consent.

b) Other Planning Matters

The Clerk will provide a report about other general planning matters and suggest a date for the next site visit.

5. Recreation Ground Play Area

Mrs Hoyle will report on progress.

6. Milverton Public Toilets

The Clerk will report on progress.

7. Creedwell

The Chairman will provide a report on the present situation.

8. Crime

Members will receive and comment on the monthly crime report.

9. Roads and Footpaths

a) Monthly Footpath Report

Mrs Lumby will report on the footpaths.

b) Monthly Road Report

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

10. Acknowledgement of the Retirement of David Greig and the Road Sweeper
11. Milverton Burial Ground

The Chairman will report on progress.

12. Correspondence
13. Finance

The monthly report will request payments for Gardening, Salaries and PAYE.

14. 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.