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Parish Council Agenda – 14th November 2022

PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL

AGENDA

Meeting to be held on Monday 14th November 2022 at 7 pm in the Village Hall

TO ALL PARISH COUNCILLORS:

You are summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 14th November 2022 at 7.00 pm, in the Village Hall.

H Richardson – Clerk to the Parish Council
Date: 8th November 2022

Public Participation – Members of Public are asked to inform the Clerk if you wish to attend. (15 minutes Maximum): Please note that prior to the official business of the meeting; members of the Parish are welcome to raise any Parish issues. Please inform the Clerk providing name, address and subject matter no later than 24 hrs prior to the meeting if you wish to arrange a speaking slot. Please keep your speech to a maximum of 3 minutes. Additionally, the applicant or their agent may verbally present planning applications. You are not guaranteed a slot if you do not book in advance. Please note the Parish Council cannot make a decision on items that are not on the agenda, but items may be put forward for the agenda for the next meeting.

33.1. To receive apologies for absence.

33.2. To receive notification of any members’ personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.

33.3. To confirm minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 10th October 2022 as a true & fair record

33.4. Planning:

a) Applications to consult:

i) 22/04091/TCA. (Tree Works Notification in Con Area). Newbridge House, 198 Hunstrete Lane, Woollard T1&T2, two Ash trees approximately 6 meters in height situated behind and close to property. They both have Ash die back and therefore require section felling to ground level. This leaves one remaining ash adjacent to these which does not appear to be showing any signs yet of ash die back.

b) Decision Notification:

i) 22/01881/FUL: Brantfell, 14 Woollard Lane, Publow: Renovation and extension of existing dwelling. Erection of new two-storey front porch extension and rear two-storey extension. Raising of existing roof height and alterations to roof shape. Demolition of existing structures. PERMIT

ii) 22/03428/ADCOU: Unregistered Farm Buildings Adjacent To Sandhills, Birchwood Lane, Publow: Prior approval request for change of use from Agricultural Barn to Dwelling (C3) and associated building operations. REFUSED

iii) 22/03521/FUL:13 Hillcrest, Pensford. Two storey side extension and rear decking, formation of 3 No parking spaces to side. WITHDRAWN

iv) APP/F0114/W/22/3297874: 21/00606/FUL: Land Adjacent To River Chew, Hunstrete Lane, Woollard,: Change of use to dual use (agricultural/commercial) and site Shepherd’s hut used ancillary to Bell Farm Alpacas and as cafe (Retrospective). APPEAL DISMISSED

33.5. Matters for Discussion:

a) To review & assess locations of Parish Council bins, procedure for emptying of bins, and expenditure for removal of waste.
b) To accept working group recommendation for purchase & operation of ANPR cameras.
c) To approve grant application from Dial a Ride for £40 towards community transport
d) To resolve to commission a tree survey on the allotments following report of Ash Dieback
e) To respond to further complaint about tree shreddings on the allotments.
f) To note Local Government Association pay settlement in relation to the Clerks salary with effect 1st April 2022.
g) To review 1st Draft of the 2023-24 budget
h) To consider the use of the Old School Rooms (Formally known as the Church Rooms) as a venue for Parish Council meetings.

33.6. Financial Matters:

a) To approve the Financial Report:

b) To approve Payments to be authorised at November meeting:

Payee
Mark McMullen
Description
Footpath Officer (October)
£85
VAT TO RECLAIM
N/A

Payee
Mrs Helen Richardson
Description
Clerk Salary (November Payroll)
Amount
£810.17
VAT TO RECLAIM
N/A

Payee
Mrs Helen Richardson
Description
Reimburse Zoom subscription
Amount
£4.80
VAT TO RECLAIM
N/A

Payee
DPM Lucas
Description
Grass cutting October
Amount
£50.00
VAT TO RECLAIM
N/A

Payee
SLCC
Description
Membership
Amount
£90.00
VAT TO RECLAIM
N/A

Payee
Mr Mark Goulding
Description
Bugler
Amount
£30.00
VAT TO RECLAIM
N/A

Payee
Pensford Memorial Hall
Description
Waste Collections (33.5a)
Amount
£1006.63
VAT TO RECLAIM
N/A

33.7. B&NES Ward Councillor: To receive an update on district matters from Cllr P May

33.8. To receive reports/updates on current matters:

a. Remembrance Sunday
b. Defibrillators (light)
c. Clerks Progress Report
d. Chairman’s Report

33.9. Items of report to carry forward to the next meeting.

33.10. To Note Future Meetings
Parishes Liaison – Wednesday 16th November, the Space, Keynsham.
Parish Council engagement for New Local Plan – December / January
DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: Monday 12th December 2022