MILVERTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
5th December 2016
7.30pm in the Victoria Rooms Fore Street
AGENDA
The meeting will be preceded by a short presentation from Mr Julian Hosking about the a proposal to set up a Community Benefit Society for Milverton.

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 7th November 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
4.1 For Parish Council Decision
4.1.1 23/16/00 36 Erection of Outbuilding to the West of Siskins Bartletts Lane Milverton
4.2 For Parish Council Comment
4.2,.1 23/16/0041 Variation of Condition 02 (approved plans) and Condition 06 (obscure glazing) of Application 23/15/0015 at Silver Cottage, Silver Street, Milverton
4.2.2 23/16/0040/T Notification to fell one Cherry Tree within Milverton Conservation Area at Old Halls, North Street, Milverton
4.3 Other Planning Matters
The Clerk will report on the Inspector's Report into the TDBC Site Allocations Plan.
Mrs Pine and Mrs Lumby will report on the Planning Training on Heritage Issues
The Clerk will propose 7th January 2017 as the date for the next planning meeting.
5. Community Benefit Society
Councillors will discuss the proposals.
6.Milverton Surgery
Madam Chairman will seek input to the next meeting with the NHS Trust which will be held on 15th December.
7. Roads and Footpaths
7.1 Footpath Monthly Report
7.2 Roads Monthly Report
8. Public Toilets
The Chairman of the Amenity Committee will lead a discussion on the current situation. The Clerk will report on the quote from Cotford Contract Cleaners
9. Crime
Members will receive and comment on the monthly crime report.
10. Milverton Telephone Exchange Problems
Mrs Lumby will report on the latest issues.
11. Allotments
The Allotment Committee will report back on the recent meeting with plot holders.
12. Telephone Boxes: Houndsmoor and Courtfield
BT is consulting on closing these boxes due to lack of use.
13. Correspondence
14. Creedwell
The Vice Chairman will provide a report on the Appeal Hearing.
15. Start Time of Parish Council Meetings
Councillors will consider whether to amend the 7:30pm start time as set out in Standing Orders
16. Finance
16.1 Monthly Report
The Council will consider the monthly report and approve payments for Toilets, Grass Cutting, Gardening,Salaries, PAYE.
16.2 Precept 2017/18
The Clerk will provide a report on the Council's finances prior to a decision on the 2017/18 at the January meeting.
17. Parish Council Trustee for Victoria Rooms
An invitation has been received to nominate a Parish Council trustee for the Victoria Rooms. Mrs Lumby is the current incumbent and is happy to stand again.
18. Matters to Report