Councillors noted with interest the reply from TDBC that it was permissable for residents to put bagged dog waste in normal bins.
Councillors supported the planning application to extend the outside seating area at the Globe but are seeking reassurances from TDBC about the proposed landscaping.
Councillors were reminded that the Village Clean Up will take place on 18th September with support from TDBC and Avon and Somerset Police.
Councillors were disappointed that SCC dismissed their concerns over danger to pedestrians from speeding cars and about poor parking. They were however, pleased that the railings near the Church were to be repaired.
Councillors were excited at the prospect of the Tour of Britain passing through the village on 14th September and hoped that village businesses would benefit.
At their own expense Councillor Trevor Phelps and the Clerk will be attending a Workshop about Sustainable Development for Rural Communities in France in October.
Monday, 2 August 2010
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Milverton Parish Council Meeting 2nd August Agenda
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE ST MICHAELS ROOMS AT 7.30PM
AGENDA
1) Questions from the Public
2) Apologies
3) Minutes
4) Matters arising from minutes
5) Planning (See Below)Creedwell
6) Crime
7) Village Clean Up
8) Roads
9) Footpaths
10) Tree Warden
11) Correspondence
12) Finance
13) Matters to Report
14) SCC Chairman's Award (Closed Session)
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
For Comment By The Parish Council
1. 23/10/0008/LB DEMOLITION OF REDUNDANT SKITTLE ALLEY; EXTENSION OF PATIO AREA TO COVER FOOTPRINT OF SAME; CONSTRUCTION OF RETAINING WALL AND SCREEN WALL AT THE GLOBE, FORE STREET, MILVERTON
PLANNING OFFICE COMMENT: ASSESS IMPACT UPON LISTED BUILDING AND CONSERVATION AREA
The Planning meeting for August will take place on Thursday 29th July. Meet at the Globe at 6.30pm.
AGENDA
1) Questions from the Public
2) Apologies
3) Minutes
4) Matters arising from minutes
5) Planning (See Below)Creedwell
6) Crime
7) Village Clean Up
8) Roads
9) Footpaths
10) Tree Warden
11) Correspondence
12) Finance
13) Matters to Report
14) SCC Chairman's Award (Closed Session)
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
For Comment By The Parish Council
1. 23/10/0008/LB DEMOLITION OF REDUNDANT SKITTLE ALLEY; EXTENSION OF PATIO AREA TO COVER FOOTPRINT OF SAME; CONSTRUCTION OF RETAINING WALL AND SCREEN WALL AT THE GLOBE, FORE STREET, MILVERTON
PLANNING OFFICE COMMENT: ASSESS IMPACT UPON LISTED BUILDING AND CONSERVATION AREA
The Planning meeting for August will take place on Thursday 29th July. Meet at the Globe at 6.30pm.
Monday, 5 July 2010
Milverton Parish Council Meeting 5th July 2010
Here is a brief report of tonights meeting.
TDBC has responded to the Parish Council's letter about the Planning Committee meeting that passed the Garden Centre in Wellington. TDBC apologised for not informing the Parish Council of the meeting but refuted all the other issues raised.
The Parish Council reveived a letter from a Fitzhead resident regarding the poor access on the day of the Street Fair. This will be passed to the Milverton Trust for consideration.
Following TDBC's cutting of the orchids on the roundabout (for the second year running!) more had been cut alongside a footpath. It was agreed to make sure that owners were informed and locations marked next year.
The Parish Council is to seek clarification of the use of ordinary bins for dog mess. It seems that it may be possible for dog walkers to use them, thus removing the need for expensive dog bins.
The Parish Council is to launch a survey into nesting birds and set up a website to collate results.
Parishioners prepared to look after a footpath are being urged to register with Rights of Way so they can be added to list for insurance purposes.
The Parish Council has had email notification that Path WG 7/43 which has been blocked by ploughing and cropping is to be dealt with by enforcement
The Parish Council is to to ask the 4 volunteers to share the Tree Warden post.
THe Twinning roses have been planted in the Jubilee Gardens. The Twinning Association are to be asked to help cover the costs.
Following SCC's refusal to consider a 30mph speed limit on the Wiveliscombe Road the Council is to ask for signs alerting drivers to the presence of pedestrians.
Gwilym Wren
Clerk to Milverton Parish Council
TDBC has responded to the Parish Council's letter about the Planning Committee meeting that passed the Garden Centre in Wellington. TDBC apologised for not informing the Parish Council of the meeting but refuted all the other issues raised.
The Parish Council reveived a letter from a Fitzhead resident regarding the poor access on the day of the Street Fair. This will be passed to the Milverton Trust for consideration.
Following TDBC's cutting of the orchids on the roundabout (for the second year running!) more had been cut alongside a footpath. It was agreed to make sure that owners were informed and locations marked next year.
The Parish Council is to seek clarification of the use of ordinary bins for dog mess. It seems that it may be possible for dog walkers to use them, thus removing the need for expensive dog bins.
The Parish Council is to launch a survey into nesting birds and set up a website to collate results.
Parishioners prepared to look after a footpath are being urged to register with Rights of Way so they can be added to list for insurance purposes.
The Parish Council has had email notification that Path WG 7/43 which has been blocked by ploughing and cropping is to be dealt with by enforcement
The Parish Council is to to ask the 4 volunteers to share the Tree Warden post.
THe Twinning roses have been planted in the Jubilee Gardens. The Twinning Association are to be asked to help cover the costs.
Following SCC's refusal to consider a 30mph speed limit on the Wiveliscombe Road the Council is to ask for signs alerting drivers to the presence of pedestrians.
Gwilym Wren
Clerk to Milverton Parish Council
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Agenda for 5th July
AGENDA
1) Questions from the Public
2) Apologies
3) Minutes
4) Matters arising from minutes
5) Planning
6) Creedwell
7) Crime
8) Roads
9) Footpaths
10) Village Clean Up
11) Dog Bins
12) Milverton Bird Survey
13) Tree Warden
14) Correspondence
15) Finance
16) Matters to Report
1) Questions from the Public
2) Apologies
3) Minutes
4) Matters arising from minutes
5) Planning
6) Creedwell
7) Crime
8) Roads
9) Footpaths
10) Village Clean Up
11) Dog Bins
12) Milverton Bird Survey
13) Tree Warden
14) Correspondence
15) Finance
16) Matters to Report
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
June Meeting
Here is a brief report of the June meeting
Planning
Under delegated planning powers the Parish Council passed an application for a Replacement Single Storey Outbuilding at St Michaels House subject to conditions.
The Parish Council supported the applications for
1) approval of reserved matters at Spring Grove Market Garden and
2) tree works at 7 Woodbarton
Roads
Councillors discussed parking at length, particularly the problems in Fore St which is becoming blocked by badly parked cars on a regular basis.
Councillors agreed several actions including
- Asking SCC to consider double yellow lines in problem areas
- Asking the Police/PCSO to keep an eye out and talk to vehicle owners about responsible
parking.
- Look into options for a residents parking scheme.
Footpaths
There is a growing number of residents who have volunteered to look after individual footpaths. More volunteers are needed!
Village Clean Up
The Parish Council assisted by Taunton Deane and Avon and Somerset Police are organising a Village Clean Up Day on 18th September.
This is a real opportunity for all of us to get together to help clean up our beautiful village. As well as black plastic bags, hi visibility jackets and letter picking sticks Taunton Deane are providing two skips and a van collection service for large items.
The day will finish with a barbecue at the Recreation Ground and the Police are hoping to be able to organise paintballing as a thank you to younger residents who have taken part.
Allotments
Councillors agreed to organise a meeting for allotment holders.
Correspondence
There was a letter from the Milverton Trust stating that they were no longer in a position to run the May Day Street Fair and were looking for other village organisations or societies to take it on.
Finance
The Annual Audit was signed off.
The meeting finished at 10.10pm.
Planning
Under delegated planning powers the Parish Council passed an application for a Replacement Single Storey Outbuilding at St Michaels House subject to conditions.
The Parish Council supported the applications for
1) approval of reserved matters at Spring Grove Market Garden and
2) tree works at 7 Woodbarton
Roads
Councillors discussed parking at length, particularly the problems in Fore St which is becoming blocked by badly parked cars on a regular basis.
Councillors agreed several actions including
- Asking SCC to consider double yellow lines in problem areas
- Asking the Police/PCSO to keep an eye out and talk to vehicle owners about responsible
parking.
- Look into options for a residents parking scheme.
Footpaths
There is a growing number of residents who have volunteered to look after individual footpaths. More volunteers are needed!
Village Clean Up
The Parish Council assisted by Taunton Deane and Avon and Somerset Police are organising a Village Clean Up Day on 18th September.
This is a real opportunity for all of us to get together to help clean up our beautiful village. As well as black plastic bags, hi visibility jackets and letter picking sticks Taunton Deane are providing two skips and a van collection service for large items.
The day will finish with a barbecue at the Recreation Ground and the Police are hoping to be able to organise paintballing as a thank you to younger residents who have taken part.
Allotments
Councillors agreed to organise a meeting for allotment holders.
Correspondence
There was a letter from the Milverton Trust stating that they were no longer in a position to run the May Day Street Fair and were looking for other village organisations or societies to take it on.
Finance
The Annual Audit was signed off.
The meeting finished at 10.10pm.
Monday, 17 May 2010
Annual Parish Meeting 17th May 2010
About 53 parishioners attended tonight's Annual Parish Meeting.
15 village societies and organisations took stalls in the opening 'Market Place' section. They were:
The Twinning Association; Milverton Amateur Dramatic Society; The Fair Trade Cafe; St Michaels Church; Milverton Community School; Wellington Police/Neighbourhood Watch; Milverton Women's Institute; Milverton Concert Society; Milverton Film Society; Milverton Parish Council; Milverton Garden Club; Milverton Footpaths; Victoria Rooms and the Milverton and Fitzhead Society.
After apologies and the signing of the 2009 minutes Parish Council Chairman Geoffrey Godbert gave his report
"I will have been a parish councillor for 7 years this month. Not long, but long enough to realise it's a demanding and satisfying job with the inevitable bit of frustration along the way. So I thought I'd remind you of what your councillors get up to on your behalf every year. Naturally this contains some serious stuff but I hope this won't totally restrain my being light-hearted from time to time.
In the past 12 months, there have been 12 general Parish Council meetings (to which, incidentally, the public has the absolute right to attend). These meetings have taken up 27 consecutive hours of discussion and monitoring in dealing with more than 200 items. In addition, the Council held 12 seperate planning visits to more than 30 different locations in the village which further consumed 12 consecutive hours. Planning takes a major share of the Council's business and last year was no different to other years. We are proud that we continue to be one of the very few parish councils to be asked by a borough council (in our case Taunton Deane) to be responsible for decision-making on certain planning cases.
With planning a major concern, it isn't surprising that Creedwell continued to have a leading presence at Council meetings of the last 12 months aiming at helping Milverton to fight off attempted incursions into our countryside. It is good to know that the Action Group also continues to battle on under a new, thrusting and enterprising team determined to win the day for the village. Naturally these endeavours have the Council's warmest support and on a personal level, if I may say so, I am particularly proud that my poem "The Field" has been included on the Action Group website.
Other regular items at Council meetings range from making sure our many footpaths are and remain accessible to both the community and visitors (complete with the required range of rather murderous cutting edge tools and devices to help clear the way), monthly police reports (which is not to say that Milverton has anything like a criminal nature), to the search for a village Tree Warden and the satisfactory provision of village allotments (a favourite subject of mine). If you have never visited the allotments off Courtfield you are missing a treat.
One of the most frequently visited items on the Council's agendas is under "Matters to Report" in which all councillors have the opportunity to report on any item or items they think fit. And although this is the last item of any meeting when councillors could justifiably feel a bit tired, nevertheless it successfully runs the whole gamut of our village life: faulty street lights, blocked drains, pollution, trees needing protection, overgrown vegetation and a multiplicity of matters affecting roads - traffic, road signs, parking and safety to name a few; then there is the progress of carbon footprints, grants to those organisations who best deserve them and, of course, the challenging issue of how to quiz dog walkers on how they dispose of their pets' mess. It all makes for a demanding life which is willingly given by Councillors in the service of our community.
And thinking of that service reminds me that next May is election time at Milverton Parish Council (and elsewhere of course) and so I hope you won't mind too much if I express my liberal (small l!) view on how the future might be. Although I am a sprightly athlete in my young seventies, more seriously I think it would be wonderful if younger people could be the next generation of councillors. All you have to offer is a love of Milverton and a desire to protect its present and future. So why not? We are already on the brink of developing a small unit of affordable housing in the Milverton (which is the subject of a later talk) and which I am delightedf will allow local first-home users to be able to stay in the village they know and love. That is a definite start and, just as definitely, must be built on not only for the sake of our prosperity but also for our future itself.
Finally, it falls to me to honour the memory of Cllr Roy Whittle who died recently and who served for more than 30 years on Milverton Parish Council.
I should also like to pay tribute on behalf of the Council to former Cllr Trish Hennah who retired after giving 15 hard-working years to our footpaths."
The next item was an informative presentation about Affordable Housing from the Taunton Deane Housing Enabling Lead, Lesley Webb which included the wide variety of types and how they work in practice for communities and developers.
PC Jo Jeffrey then gave the Crime Report for the year and confirmed that we lived in one of the lowest crime areas in Avon and Somerset.
She reported on the success of the Community Speed Watch who had undertaken 16 watches leading to 158 letters being sent to speeding drivers.
She also confirmed that TDBC Housing Department were prepared to support the Village Clean Up by providing skips and equipment. It was proposed that the event should finish with a barbecue and paintballing on the Recreation Ground. She was going to liaise with the school over a possible date.
It was agreed to publish full details in a forthcoming Parish Magazine.
An up to date on the Creedwell situation was read. Essentially a final decision on the Judicial Review is awaited.
The next item concerned the future of the annual Street Fair. The Milverton Trust who had run it since its inception had now decided to give it up and were offering other village organisations and societies the chance to run it as a fund-raiser.
The last formal item concerned a suggestion put forward that the village start to record some of its local wildlife in particular swallows and swifts to see whether the population was stable. The idea was that those who wished to would submit a bird or nest count on an annual basis with the information being held on an website. There was broad agreement from the audience and the Clerk and Cllr Phelps agreed to take this forward.
The meeting finished at 8.45.
15 village societies and organisations took stalls in the opening 'Market Place' section. They were:
The Twinning Association; Milverton Amateur Dramatic Society; The Fair Trade Cafe; St Michaels Church; Milverton Community School; Wellington Police/Neighbourhood Watch; Milverton Women's Institute; Milverton Concert Society; Milverton Film Society; Milverton Parish Council; Milverton Garden Club; Milverton Footpaths; Victoria Rooms and the Milverton and Fitzhead Society.
After apologies and the signing of the 2009 minutes Parish Council Chairman Geoffrey Godbert gave his report
"I will have been a parish councillor for 7 years this month. Not long, but long enough to realise it's a demanding and satisfying job with the inevitable bit of frustration along the way. So I thought I'd remind you of what your councillors get up to on your behalf every year. Naturally this contains some serious stuff but I hope this won't totally restrain my being light-hearted from time to time.
In the past 12 months, there have been 12 general Parish Council meetings (to which, incidentally, the public has the absolute right to attend). These meetings have taken up 27 consecutive hours of discussion and monitoring in dealing with more than 200 items. In addition, the Council held 12 seperate planning visits to more than 30 different locations in the village which further consumed 12 consecutive hours. Planning takes a major share of the Council's business and last year was no different to other years. We are proud that we continue to be one of the very few parish councils to be asked by a borough council (in our case Taunton Deane) to be responsible for decision-making on certain planning cases.
With planning a major concern, it isn't surprising that Creedwell continued to have a leading presence at Council meetings of the last 12 months aiming at helping Milverton to fight off attempted incursions into our countryside. It is good to know that the Action Group also continues to battle on under a new, thrusting and enterprising team determined to win the day for the village. Naturally these endeavours have the Council's warmest support and on a personal level, if I may say so, I am particularly proud that my poem "The Field" has been included on the Action Group website.
Other regular items at Council meetings range from making sure our many footpaths are and remain accessible to both the community and visitors (complete with the required range of rather murderous cutting edge tools and devices to help clear the way), monthly police reports (which is not to say that Milverton has anything like a criminal nature), to the search for a village Tree Warden and the satisfactory provision of village allotments (a favourite subject of mine). If you have never visited the allotments off Courtfield you are missing a treat.
One of the most frequently visited items on the Council's agendas is under "Matters to Report" in which all councillors have the opportunity to report on any item or items they think fit. And although this is the last item of any meeting when councillors could justifiably feel a bit tired, nevertheless it successfully runs the whole gamut of our village life: faulty street lights, blocked drains, pollution, trees needing protection, overgrown vegetation and a multiplicity of matters affecting roads - traffic, road signs, parking and safety to name a few; then there is the progress of carbon footprints, grants to those organisations who best deserve them and, of course, the challenging issue of how to quiz dog walkers on how they dispose of their pets' mess. It all makes for a demanding life which is willingly given by Councillors in the service of our community.
And thinking of that service reminds me that next May is election time at Milverton Parish Council (and elsewhere of course) and so I hope you won't mind too much if I express my liberal (small l!) view on how the future might be. Although I am a sprightly athlete in my young seventies, more seriously I think it would be wonderful if younger people could be the next generation of councillors. All you have to offer is a love of Milverton and a desire to protect its present and future. So why not? We are already on the brink of developing a small unit of affordable housing in the Milverton (which is the subject of a later talk) and which I am delightedf will allow local first-home users to be able to stay in the village they know and love. That is a definite start and, just as definitely, must be built on not only for the sake of our prosperity but also for our future itself.
Finally, it falls to me to honour the memory of Cllr Roy Whittle who died recently and who served for more than 30 years on Milverton Parish Council.
I should also like to pay tribute on behalf of the Council to former Cllr Trish Hennah who retired after giving 15 hard-working years to our footpaths."
The next item was an informative presentation about Affordable Housing from the Taunton Deane Housing Enabling Lead, Lesley Webb which included the wide variety of types and how they work in practice for communities and developers.
PC Jo Jeffrey then gave the Crime Report for the year and confirmed that we lived in one of the lowest crime areas in Avon and Somerset.
She reported on the success of the Community Speed Watch who had undertaken 16 watches leading to 158 letters being sent to speeding drivers.
She also confirmed that TDBC Housing Department were prepared to support the Village Clean Up by providing skips and equipment. It was proposed that the event should finish with a barbecue and paintballing on the Recreation Ground. She was going to liaise with the school over a possible date.
It was agreed to publish full details in a forthcoming Parish Magazine.
An up to date on the Creedwell situation was read. Essentially a final decision on the Judicial Review is awaited.
The next item concerned the future of the annual Street Fair. The Milverton Trust who had run it since its inception had now decided to give it up and were offering other village organisations and societies the chance to run it as a fund-raiser.
The last formal item concerned a suggestion put forward that the village start to record some of its local wildlife in particular swallows and swifts to see whether the population was stable. The idea was that those who wished to would submit a bird or nest count on an annual basis with the information being held on an website. There was broad agreement from the audience and the Clerk and Cllr Phelps agreed to take this forward.
The meeting finished at 8.45.
Monday, 10 May 2010
Annual Parish Council Meeting May 2010
Milverton Parish Council
Annual Meeting 10th May 2010
Highlights
Elections
Geoffrey Godbert was elected Chairman for 2010/11
Michael King Was elected Vice Chairman for 2010/11
Planning
Grave concern was expressed about the decision to give planning permission to build a Garden Centre on the northern outskirts of Wellington.
In particular Councillors criticised the failure of the Planning Committee to follow its own Standing Orders and the poor standard of advice received from Somerset County Highways.
Affordable Housing
It was reported that the Butts Way development had received conditional approval but there were one or two legal issues to be resolved.
Councillors reaffirmed their desire to have more Affordable Homes in the village. Lesley Webb of TDBC will give a short presentation to the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 17th May.
Village Clean Up
Following enthusiastic support from the Police and TDBC the Parish Council will go ahead and organise a village clean up over the summer. It is hoped to agree a date at the Annual Parish Meeting.
Gwilym Wren
Clerk to Milverton Parish Council
Annual Meeting 10th May 2010
Highlights
Elections
Geoffrey Godbert was elected Chairman for 2010/11
Michael King Was elected Vice Chairman for 2010/11
Planning
Grave concern was expressed about the decision to give planning permission to build a Garden Centre on the northern outskirts of Wellington.
In particular Councillors criticised the failure of the Planning Committee to follow its own Standing Orders and the poor standard of advice received from Somerset County Highways.
Affordable Housing
It was reported that the Butts Way development had received conditional approval but there were one or two legal issues to be resolved.
Councillors reaffirmed their desire to have more Affordable Homes in the village. Lesley Webb of TDBC will give a short presentation to the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 17th May.
Village Clean Up
Following enthusiastic support from the Police and TDBC the Parish Council will go ahead and organise a village clean up over the summer. It is hoped to agree a date at the Annual Parish Meeting.
Gwilym Wren
Clerk to Milverton Parish Council
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