Elections
Mrs Hoyle received 7 votes to Mt Phelps's 4 and was elected to post of Chairman for the coming year.Mr Phelps was appointed Vice Chairman for the coming year.
Somerset Strategic Housing Assessment
The Clerk read an open letter from Messrs Mckaskie and Richardson concerning the TDBC Strategic Housing Assessment recommendations for the west of the village.
It was agreed to use the letter to 'kick start' the process of delivering a Neighbourhood Plan. The Clerk was asked to place the matter on the next agenda and use it to form a group to take the issue forward.
In his TDBC capacity The Clerk was asked to ascertain the status of the current plan and what the process and timetable was to replace it.
Roads
The Clerk reported the various problems that had arisen as a result of the Triathlon notable the poor road signage, speed and abuse from riders and a lack of control over 1 way system. He was asked to write to Tone Leisure and copy the letter to the Police and SCC/TDBC.
PC Jeffrey reported that she had followed up the reported of uncovered trailers coming through the village with Mr Whittle. In fact laden trainers had been routed through Nynehead and Allerford with only empty ones coming back through Milverton. It was agreed that representatives of the Parish Council should meet Mr Whittle and the police before next years harvest to agree routing etc.
Footpaths
Mrs Lumby reported a problem with W7/28. She also reported that some of the Millennium benches were overgrown and was seeking volunteers. It was agreed to place this on the agenda at the next meeting.
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Annual Milverton Parih Council Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice Chairman
- Questions from the Public
- Apologies
- Minutes
- Matters arising from minutes
- Planning
- For Parish Council Decision (See Below)
- Somerset Strategic Housing Assessment
- Other Planning Matters/Date of next Planning Meeting
- Creedwell
- Appointment of Committees 2011/12
- Allotment Committee and Date of Next Meeting
- Appointment to Other Committees
- Twinning Association
- Victoria Rooms
- Milverton United Charities
- SALC Representative
- Youth Project
- Traffic Working Party
- Footpaths
- Play Area
- Appointment of Officers
- Affordable Housing
- Crime
- Roads
- Footpaths
- Annual Parish Meeting
- New Play Area
- Correspondence
- Finance
- Accounts for approval
- Annual Audit
- Matters to Report
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Town & Country Planning Act 1990
For Decision By the Parish Council
- 23/11/0001 ERECTION OF TWO WOODEN GATES AT SNUG VIEW, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON
PLANNING OFFICER COMMENTS: THE APPLICATION WILL BE ASSESSED ON SITE
For Comment By the Parish Council
- 23/11/0007 ERECTION OF FRONT GATES AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND PAVING OF DRIVEWAY AT PEEL HOUSE, SILVER STREET, MILVERTON
- 23/11/0013/LB REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS, ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING WINDOW OPENING TO EAST ELEVATION TO FORM DOORWAY AND FORMATION OF SHOWER ROOM WITH NEW WINDOW OPENING AT PRESTON FARM, MILVERTON
The Planning Meeting for May will be held on Thursday 12th May. Meet outside the Globe at 6.15pm.
The agenda is as follows:
6.20pm Snug View
6.30pm Peel House
Friday, 8 April 2011
Milverton Annual Parish Meeting
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
7.00pm 13th April 2011
AGENDA
The first 30 minutes of the meeting will be an open session where parishioners can mix freely with representatives of village organisations and societies.
At present the following have indicated that they will be attending:
- Milverton and District Horticultural Society
- Milverton WI
- St Michaels Singers
- Milverton Concert Society
- Victoria Rooms
- Milverton Parish Council
- Wiveliscombe Community Office
- Milverton Action Group
- Milverton Friday Lunch Club (Age Concern)
- Milverton Sewing Club
- Neighbourhood Watch
The meeting proper will start at 7.30pm
- Apologies
- Minutes
- Milverton Parish Council Chairman’s Report
- Solar Power Opportunities
- Affordable Housing
- Strategic Housing Assessment Consultation
- Milverton Neighbourhood Plan
- Community Farming
- Queens Diamond Jubilee 2012
- Any Other Business
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Milverton Parish Council April Meeting
The Parish Council approved planning applications for Smallbrook Cottage and 15 Woodbarton.
Councillors also formally approved the Delegated Planning Agreement with TDBC for 2011/12.
Councillors discussed the Strategic Housing Local Area Assessments insofar as it it related to the village. Concern was expressed about the possibility of development on the western edge of the village. In order to discuss this properly Councillors agreed to reconvene for a special meeting after the Allotment Meeting on 18th April.
It was also agreed to raise the issue at the Annual Parish Meeting on the 13th. Other items on the agenda will include Solar Power, Community Farming and a Neighbourhood Plan.
PC Jo Jeffrey reported several crimes over the last month including shed break-ins and thefts from the Poole tip.
The issue of speeding tractors with unsecured loads was brought to her attention and she promised to inform the Traffic police.
Mrs Lumby reported that the barbed wire on the fences across the Creedwell filed had been replaced with plain wire.
In matters to report Councillors raised the following
The Chairman concluded the meeting by also confirming his reitrement from the Council. He reminded Councillors of the pledge to negotiate a S106 agreement with any builder who wished to develop the Creedwell field and ensure that the village benefited. He also reminded Councillors of the Broadband consultation and the need to express support by the 18th April. He also reported that Somerset Arts were seeking funds to replace those lost through the County Council cuts. He also expressed concern that the Clerk was standing for election to TDBC and hoped that this would not give rise to any conflicts of interest.
Councillors also formally approved the Delegated Planning Agreement with TDBC for 2011/12.
Councillors discussed the Strategic Housing Local Area Assessments insofar as it it related to the village. Concern was expressed about the possibility of development on the western edge of the village. In order to discuss this properly Councillors agreed to reconvene for a special meeting after the Allotment Meeting on 18th April.
It was also agreed to raise the issue at the Annual Parish Meeting on the 13th. Other items on the agenda will include Solar Power, Community Farming and a Neighbourhood Plan.
PC Jo Jeffrey reported several crimes over the last month including shed break-ins and thefts from the Poole tip.
The issue of speeding tractors with unsecured loads was brought to her attention and she promised to inform the Traffic police.
Mrs Lumby reported that the barbed wire on the fences across the Creedwell filed had been replaced with plain wire.
In matters to report Councillors raised the following
- A request for a salt bin in Turnpike
- Concern over the consultation process for the changes to the church
- The considerable number of potholes
- What was the position over the Affordable Housing in Butts Way?
The Chairman concluded the meeting by also confirming his reitrement from the Council. He reminded Councillors of the pledge to negotiate a S106 agreement with any builder who wished to develop the Creedwell field and ensure that the village benefited. He also reminded Councillors of the Broadband consultation and the need to express support by the 18th April. He also reported that Somerset Arts were seeking funds to replace those lost through the County Council cuts. He also expressed concern that the Clerk was standing for election to TDBC and hoped that this would not give rise to any conflicts of interest.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Milverton Parish Council March Meeting
Ms S Wheeler
The meeting opened with Ms Sheila Wheeler, Chief Executive of Somerset County Council who had been asked to give a presentation about the cuts.
She gave a very clear description of the pressures on SCC's finances which mainly stem from the need to spend 2/3rd of the budget on vulnerable people (children, pensioners and vulnerable adults). This requirement is increasing (the number of children in care has risen by 40% in the last 2 years) at a time when central government grants have fallen by 29%.
As a result other services are being squeezed and contracts are being re-negotiated.
On the plus side SCC has reacted quickly to the cuts and are therefore in a better position than other local authorities. They should have a balanced budget by the middle of March and the Council Tax will stay the same.
However, she did warn that SCC's financial situation remained risky as the upward pressure on costs would continue whilst government grants reduced.
Councillors and members of the public were so impressed by her clear, 'no frills' explanation, that Ms Wheeler was given a sponaneous round of applause as she left.
Planning
Using delegated powers Councillors passed a planning application for an extension at Davy's Close Butts Way.
Councillors were supportive of a detailed proposal for a house in Ford Bridge Quarry and for tree work at Barn Elms.
Councillors also considered the proposal for outline consent for 244 houses on land off the Milverton Road north of Wellington.
Councillors agreed with the many protestors that this was a poor scheme and resolved to object to it on the grounds that
Various issues were reported such as the path from the orchard to High St which needs considerable work to be made safe.
The double fence across the Creedwell field was also raised and discussions are underway between SCC and the landowner.
Royal Wedding
There will be a scarecrow competition over that weekend with prizes for the best dressed house and best dressed window.
The meeting opened with Ms Sheila Wheeler, Chief Executive of Somerset County Council who had been asked to give a presentation about the cuts.
She gave a very clear description of the pressures on SCC's finances which mainly stem from the need to spend 2/3rd of the budget on vulnerable people (children, pensioners and vulnerable adults). This requirement is increasing (the number of children in care has risen by 40% in the last 2 years) at a time when central government grants have fallen by 29%.
As a result other services are being squeezed and contracts are being re-negotiated.
On the plus side SCC has reacted quickly to the cuts and are therefore in a better position than other local authorities. They should have a balanced budget by the middle of March and the Council Tax will stay the same.
However, she did warn that SCC's financial situation remained risky as the upward pressure on costs would continue whilst government grants reduced.
Councillors and members of the public were so impressed by her clear, 'no frills' explanation, that Ms Wheeler was given a sponaneous round of applause as she left.
Planning
Using delegated powers Councillors passed a planning application for an extension at Davy's Close Butts Way.
Councillors were supportive of a detailed proposal for a house in Ford Bridge Quarry and for tree work at Barn Elms.
Councillors also considered the proposal for outline consent for 244 houses on land off the Milverton Road north of Wellington.
Councillors agreed with the many protestors that this was a poor scheme and resolved to object to it on the grounds that
- It was outside the boundary of Wellington so contrary to Local Plan policies
- The road and transport arrangments were contrary to Structure Plan policies
- The development would lead to a significant increase in traffic on local roads through Wellington, Milverton and surrounding villages.
- The site is important for European Protected species viz. dormice and foraging bats and the effects on them could not be satisfactorily mitigated.
Various issues were reported such as the path from the orchard to High St which needs considerable work to be made safe.
The double fence across the Creedwell field was also raised and discussions are underway between SCC and the landowner.
Royal Wedding
There will be a scarecrow competition over that weekend with prizes for the best dressed house and best dressed window.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
March Agenda
The next meeting of Milverton Parish Council will take place at 7.30pm on Monday, March 7th 2011 at 7.30pm in the Victoria Rooms, Fore Street, Milverton.
This meeting is open to the public.
Yours faithfully
Gwilym Wren
Clerk to the Parish Council
AGENDA
Questions from the Public
- Apologies
- Minutes
- Declarations of Interest and Matters Arising from minutes
- Mrs S Wheeler, Ch Exec Somerset County Council
- Planning
a) Applications for Parish Council Decision (See Below)
b) Applications for Parish Council Comment (See Below)
c) Delegated Planning Agreement 2011/12
d) Other Planning Matters
- Creedwell
- Crime
- Roads
- Footpaths
- Elections 2011
- Royal Wedding/Street Fair Weekend
a) Use of Jubilee Gardens
b) Prize Money for Scarecrow Competition
c) Other planned events
- Correspondence
a) For Information
b) For action/Resolution
- Finance
- Matters to Report
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
PLANNING APPLICATIONSPLANNING APPLICATIONS
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
For Decision By The Parish Council
1. 23/11/0002 ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION WITH ATTACHED DOUBLE
GARAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER WINDOW AT DAVYS CLOSE, BUTTS WAY MILVERTON
For Comment By The Parish Council
2. 23/11/0001 APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS FOR THE ERECTION OF DWELLING TO
SUPPORT PHEASANT REARING ENTERPRISE AT THE OLD QUARRY FORD BRIDGE MILVERTON
(AS PER APPLICATION 23/07/0045)
3. 23/11/0006/T APPLICATION TO CARRY OUT MANAGEMENT WORK TO ONE NORWAY
MAPLE TREE INCLUDED IN TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH (MILVERTON NO.1 ) TREE
PRESERVATION ORDER AT BARN ELMS, MILVERTON (TD918)
4. 21/11/0004 OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH
ANCILLARY RETAIL UNITS TOGETHER WITH LANDSCAPING AND MEANS OF ACCESS AT
LAND WEST OF MILVERTON ROAD WELLINGTON
For Decision By The Parish Council in April
23/11/0005/CA ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, FRONT PORCH AND FRONT
BOUNDARY WALL AT 15 WOODBARTON, MILVERTON
23/11/0003 ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY TO THE REAR AT SMALLBROOK COTTAGE,
Friday, 11 February 2011
Milverton Parish Council February meeting
On Monday 7th February Milverton Parish Council met in the Victoria Rooms.
Councillors were given an up to date report on the Creedwell situation. They were disappointed to hear that Taunton Deane had totally rejected the new evidence put forward and could not understand why a Certificate which reactivated planning permission for a housing development after 26 years through inaccurate and unverified evidence, was effectively incapable of challenge. As a result Councillors are hoping to raise the whole process with Taunton Deane's Scrutiny Committee.
Members also discussed the Localism Bill and agreed that it provided a good opportunity to review the Parish Plan to bring it line with the Bill. It was recognised that this would be a significant piece of work and volunteers were to be sought.
Councillors voted to purchase a grit bin for Woodbarton subject to consultation with the residents regarding its siting. A supply of salt would be delivered to residents in Baghay.
The Community Agriculture meeting will take place in the Victoria Rooms on 15th March with Professor Neil Ravenscroft from Brighton University. It is hoped that there will also be a speaker from the Soil Association.
Councillors completed the Somerset County Council flooding survey and identified four main areas: Sand Street, Englands Corner, the bottom of Houndsmoor Hill and High Street.
Concern was expressed at the state of the road surface in Parsonage Lane and Highways will be asked to look at it to see what could be done.
Under footpaths the collapsed walls near Houndsmoor and Herons Lane are being repaired.
Councillors approved new Standing Orders, a new Grants Policy and a new Complaints procedure. They will all be posted on the website.
Grants were awarded to organisations which directly benefited Milverton parishioners.
Councillors were told that the Parochial Church Council were now seriously contemplating the sale of the St Michaels Rooms as the cost of the repairs needed was in excess of the income currently being generated.
Councillors were given an up to date report on the Creedwell situation. They were disappointed to hear that Taunton Deane had totally rejected the new evidence put forward and could not understand why a Certificate which reactivated planning permission for a housing development after 26 years through inaccurate and unverified evidence, was effectively incapable of challenge. As a result Councillors are hoping to raise the whole process with Taunton Deane's Scrutiny Committee.
Members also discussed the Localism Bill and agreed that it provided a good opportunity to review the Parish Plan to bring it line with the Bill. It was recognised that this would be a significant piece of work and volunteers were to be sought.
Councillors voted to purchase a grit bin for Woodbarton subject to consultation with the residents regarding its siting. A supply of salt would be delivered to residents in Baghay.
The Community Agriculture meeting will take place in the Victoria Rooms on 15th March with Professor Neil Ravenscroft from Brighton University. It is hoped that there will also be a speaker from the Soil Association.
Councillors completed the Somerset County Council flooding survey and identified four main areas: Sand Street, Englands Corner, the bottom of Houndsmoor Hill and High Street.
Concern was expressed at the state of the road surface in Parsonage Lane and Highways will be asked to look at it to see what could be done.
Under footpaths the collapsed walls near Houndsmoor and Herons Lane are being repaired.
Councillors approved new Standing Orders, a new Grants Policy and a new Complaints procedure. They will all be posted on the website.
Grants were awarded to organisations which directly benefited Milverton parishioners.
- Wiveliscombe Community Office - £500
- Citizens Advice Bureau - £75
- Victim Support £50
- The Samaritans £50
Councillors were told that the Parochial Church Council were now seriously contemplating the sale of the St Michaels Rooms as the cost of the repairs needed was in excess of the income currently being generated.
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