PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7^th March 2016

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 1^st February have been circulated. 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.

The Actions from the last meeting will be considered unless elsewhere on the agenda.

4. Planning

1. For Parish Council Decision

23/16/0001 EECTION OF TWO STOREY AND SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE REAR AT SUNNY DENE HIGH STREET MILVERTON

2. For Parish Council Comment

23/16/003/CQ PRIOR APPROVAL FOR PROPOESED CHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO DWELLING HOUSE (USE CLASS C3)AND ASSOCIATED BUILDING OPERATIONS AT WEEKMOOR FRAM, WEEKMOOR LAND, MILVERTON

3. SADMAP Examination In Public

Councillors will discuss the Parish Council's involvement.

4. Poplar Trees in Creedwell Orchard

The Clerk will provide a report.

5. Other Planning Matters

The Clerk will propose a date for the next planning meeting.

5. Creedwell

The Chairman will provide a report on the present situation.

6. Crime

Members will receive and comment on the monthly crime report.

7. Roads and Footpaths

a)Footpath

i) Monthly Report

Mrs Pine and Mrs Richardson will report on the footpaths.

ii) High Street/Wood Street Kissing Gate

The gate requires removal and storage.

b)Roads

1. Speeding and Parking in Rosebank Road
2. Monthly Road report

8. Public Toilets

Councillors will discuss how these will be maintained after 31^st March.

9. Allotments

Mrs Lumby has asked to raise this matter,

10. Milverton Trust

The Chairman will provide an update.

11. Jubilee Gardens

• The Clerk will report on the current condition of the Gardens and the Gardening contact tender process.
• Mrs Dakowski of the Twinning Association will request permission to erect a pergola.

12. The Queen's 90^th Birthday/Clean for the Queen

Councillors will discuss potential celebrations and an associated Village Clean Up.

13. Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities

The Clerk will give a brief overview of the Code and the grant scheme attached to it.

14. Correspondence
15. Finance

The monthly report will request payments for Salaries, PAYE,

16. 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.