The Annual Parish Meeting was held on 15th May.

A report which will form the basis of the minutes can be found here

Milverton Parish Council Report May 2018

Milverton Parish Council held its Annual Meeting on 14th May in the Victoria Rooms.

The meeting opened with election of the Chairman for the coming year. Dr Julie Richardson stood down as Chairman. Dr Russell Jenkins elected as Chairman un-opposed with Dr Julie Richardson elected as Vice Chairman.

The Parish Council also appointed is committee officers for the coming year, this includes the Emergency Committee, Personal Committee, Amenities Committee which will now include Recreation representatives, Allotment Committee and village organisations.

Under planning, the Council gave their comments on two applications received. The first for the erection of Agricultural building with access track at land at West of Burn Hill, Milverton. Councillors have concerns about the access and speed of traffic for agricultural vehicles turning into the proposed entrance.

The second planning application is the change of use, with the erection of garages and formation of a private driveway and adaption of access at Nitwits/Homeleigh, Preston Bowyer.   The safety of occupants of the two dwellings would be greatly improved and the Council agreed to Support this application.

Councillor Phelps has resigned his position on the Parish Council and the process of finding a replacement has been started. A notice will be displayed advertising the vacancy and unless an election is requested Councillors will fill the vacancy by co-option and would be pleased to hear from anyone who would like to play a role in this interesting and varied aspect of village life.

For details and an informal discussion please call the Chair of the Council Russell Jenkins or the Clerk, Gwilym Wren on 400657.

Also, Margaret Wren has resigned as Finance Officer. There were no plans to replace the post.

The Parish Council have started the inspection on the toilets and a surveyor has been to look at refurbishing and modernising the toilets.

Once again, the Council spoke in some depth about The Future Use of the Former Creedwell Surgery. A group of residents and some Councillors have visited the former surgery building.

Cllrs agreed that the Parish Council could not take on the building. Supporting or backing a project might be possible by the Parish Council.  Ideas would be requested at the Parish meeting and for someone to take the project on. Ideas for a community hub have been suggested in various forms including the involvement of the Community Benefit Society, although this group has not fully registered yet. If the Village were to take on the building then a clear business plan will be required before any project or group can move forward. Feedback from the Parish Meeting will be looked at after the meeting.

The Village Clean Up has been postponed until the Autumn with the vegetation growth now started, a date of Saturday 20th October was set and resources will be requested from the offers given before.

In April the Council spent £2201 on salaries, toilet cleaning, and SALC subscription. So far £479.50 of the £525 due has been collected in Allotment rents.

Lorna Thorne

Deputy Clerk to Milverton Parish Council

The next Parish Council meeting will take place on 4th June at 7pm in the Victoria Rooms. The agenda is here

TO ALL ELECTORS OF

MILVERTON

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2018

YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART.

IT WILL BE HELD AT

THE VICTORIA ROOMS

On Tuesday 15th May at 7.00pm

Under the Chairmanship of the

Chairman of the Parish Council

The Parish Meeting may by Law discuss all parish affairs and pass resolutions about them.

The following matters have already been placed on the agenda:

• The Future of the former Creedwell Surgery Building
• Refurbishment of Fore Street Toilets
• A Village Plan for Milverton
• Motif for New Road Signs in Milverton
• The Proposed Somerset West and Taunton Council

Many Village Societies, Clubs and Associations will be in attendance. Come and find out what they do and what they have planned for 2018.

Dr Julie Richardson

Chairman

Milverton Parish Council

The next Parish Council meeting will be the Annual Meeting on Monday 14th May 2018 in the Victoria Rooms at 7:00pm

The agenda can be found here

Milverton Parish Council

Meeting Report

April 2018

Madam Chairman, Dr Julie Richardson welcomed Councillors and six members of the public to the meeting on 9th April.

The meeting opened with a question about the Surgery Building that is now for sale on the open market. It was questioned whether the extension that was built with community funds had a covenant on it. With the money having been a donation this is not believed to be a valid a reason to restrict the sale of the building. The Council then discussed the potential of the building being used as a Community hub for organisations and societies within Milverton. It was also suggested that the building could be used  as community offices to rent. The future use of the surgery will be on the agenda for Annual Parish Meeting on 15th May.

Councillors and residents still have concerns over the prescription and patient service run from Creedwell Community Rooms.

Under planning, the Council gave their comments for the outline planning consent for residential development of up to 2 dwellings, whilst retaining and refurbishing the existing Garden Cottage. High Street.  Councillors supported the outline proposal plans.

The Parish Council were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Michael Reynolds, an extraordinary man whose time, tacked and expertise helped keep Milverton as it is today.  Madam Chairman will attend his Memorial Service on 4th May and give thanks on behalf of the Parish Council.  

The Emergency Plan activation has been reviewed and the Emergency Committee Chairman will look to correct some issues that have been raised. The list of Volunteers needs updating to add Electricians and Plumbers.  Street representatives, the purchase of equipment like salt bin shovels, walkie talkies and mini generators will also need to be in place for future events. Communication of plan activation needs improving. It was suggested that a banner could be erected in the village and  reminders posted in the Parish Magazine.

A recent article appeared in the Wiveliscombe Messenger which the Council agreed summed up feelings on the reduction of the Number 25 bus route. Although there is still a lot of upset it is clear  that First Bus are going to keep the revised timetable, without too much consideration of the users of the service.

Replacing the Village signs have been investigated and an idea to add a motif has been suggested. Parishioners are asked to bring ideas to the Annual Parish Meeting which has been postponed to Tuesday 15th May.

In February the Council spent £2064 on salaries & PAYE, toilet cleaning and electrics, planning officers and the emptying of dog bins.  Income came from Allotment rents and VAT rebates.

Lorna Thorne

Deputy Clerk to Milverton Parish Council

The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 9th April 2018 in the Victoria Rooms at 7:00pm

The agenda can be found here