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Parish Council Minutes – 26th September 2022

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2022 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, PENSFORD

Present: Mr P Baxter, Mr S Filer, Ms J Flower, Mrs S Grimes, Mrs J Gully, Mr T Heaford (Chairman), Mrs T Jones, Dr L Malt, Cllr P. May (B&NES) Mrs H Richardson (Clerk) and 5 Members of Public.

Public Submissions: Representatives from ‘Avon Needs Trees’ presented plans to plant trees in a 113 acre site near Parsonage Lane. They would be consulting neighbouring homes in the near future. Several local jobs are currently being advertised in connection with the project and they would be holding a consultation drop -in session in the Memorial hall on Friday 14h October between 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Members of the Climate Emergency Working group gave the Parish Council an update and explained how they see the relationship going forward.
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Parish Council Minutes – 25th July 2022

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 25th JULY 2022 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, PENSFORD

Present: Ms J Flower, Mrs S Grimes, Mr T Heaford, Mrs T Jones, Dr L Malt, Mrs J Stephenson (Chairman), Cllr P. May (B&NES) Mrs H Richardson (Clerk) and 5 Members of Public.

Public Submissions: A representative from POKE (Protect Our Keynsham Environment) asked the Parish Council to support them financially in their opposition to the Appeal for 21/00419EFUL Resourceful Earth and asked for a grant for £400. (30.5e) Continue reading Parish Council Minutes – 25th July 2022 →

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Village Meeting Minutes 2022

MINUTES OF ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING  HELD ON MONDAY 9th MAY 2022

Held in the Memorial Hall, Publow Lane, Pensford at 7pm

Present: Mrs J Stephenson, Mrs J Gully, Mrs T Jones, Mr P Baxter, Mr S Filer, Mr M Daniels, Mr Andy Lyon, Mrs S Grimes. Also Present Mrs H Richardson (Clerk) and 6 members of the public.

a) Chairman’s Report:  I have much pleasure in presenting my Chairman’s Report on the activities of the Parish Council for the last 12 months.

It has been a busy year with meetings still held virtually at the start of the year.  We were very pleased to be able to return to face-to-face meetings.  It was nice to see residents attending our meetings and contributing to the public participation section of the meeting.

We held a consultation day in the village hall which enabled residents to let us know how they would like us to spend funds made available to us by the Community Infrastructure Levy. This was very well attended, and much discussion took place. As a result, we have set up a working party to look into the practicality of installing some ANPR cameras.

My thanks go to Mark McMullen, our Footpaths Officer who keeps our footpaths clear, and our three guardians of the Defibrillators who ensure that they are always in good working order in case they are needed.  They are housed in telephone kiosks and recently, we needed an electrician to repair the lights which had stopped working.

Thanks go to Mike Daniels who helped to install the litter bins and continues to empty them regularly with Simon King. I am sure this helps to reduce the amount of unsightly litter around the parish.

The Parish Council has been in discussions with the Highways Department at B&NES following the removal of the pedestrian traffic island on the A37.  We unsuccessfully campaigned to prevent the removal, which was taken out due to the number of times it was being hit by cars.  Since its removal we have tried to ensure that alternative measures are put in place to improve the safety for pedestrians.

The Parish Council agreed to adopt the vintage telephone box kindly donated by Sarah Bishop and her family.  Thank you to Paul Baxter for taking the time to restore the phone box and also for organising the annual nativity scenes around the Pensford.

A tree has been planted on the village green to commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee so thankyou to Tracey Jones and Steve Filer for making this happen and to everyone who has volunteered to keep the tree watered.

We have considered and commented on many planning applications this year.

The renovation of the final fingerpost at the foot of Priestdown is almost complete

Tony Jones and Dawn Custance have resigned this year and both vacancies have been filled, The first vacancy was filled by Layla Malt in an uncontested election and the second vacancy was filled by the co-option of Andy Lyon.

I would like to thank all the councillors for your attendance at Parish Council meetings and at other meetings on behalf of the Parish Council. Thank you to Helen for all her hard work.

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Parish Council Minutes – 9th May 2022

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 9th MAY 2022 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, PENSFORD

Present: Mr P Baxter, Mr M Daniels, Mr S Filer, Mrs S Grimes, Mrs J Gully, Mrs T Jones, Mr A Lyon, Mrs J Stephenson (Chairman), Cllr P. May (B&NES) and 4 Members of Public.

28. 1 Janette Stephenson was elected as Chairman. Tony Heaford was elected as Vice Chairman Continue reading Parish Council Minutes – 9th May 2022 →

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Parish Council Minutes – 11th April 2022

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 11th APRIL 2022 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, PENSFORD

Present: Mr M Daniels, Mr S Filer, Ms J Flower, Mrs S Grimes, Mr T Heaford, Mrs J Gully, Mrs T Jones, Dr L Malt, Mrs J Stephenson (Chairman), Cllr P. May (B&NES) and 3 Members of Public.

1. Public Submissions: None

2. Apologies: Mr P Baxter

3 Declarations of Interest: None

4 The Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 14th March 2022 were agreed as a true and fair record and the Chairman signed them.

5 Planning:

a) Applications to consult:

i) 22/01141/FUL.170 Blackrock Lane, Publow. Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing porch and garage (Resubmission). The Parish Council resolved to SUPPORT the application.
ii) 22/01310/LBA. 170 Blackrock Lane, Publow. External alterations for the erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing porch and garage (Resubmission). The Parish Council resolved to SUPPORT the application.

b) Decision Notification:

I) 21/03209/FUL Land to South Of South Bristol Motor Company, New Road, Pensford Retrospective for the demolition of existing storage buildings and erection of replacement buildings. Erection of 2.4 m high security fencing. Installation of storage containers in connection with the existing storage use. PERMIT

6 Matters for Discussion / Decision

a) The Parish Council approved the co-option of Andy Lyon to fill the vacancy on the Parish Council
b) A Field Maple had been planted in the village green to commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee. A watering rota was agreed.
c) A grant application from the St All Saints Church for £250, for a joint community event on Saturday 4th June for the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations was approved. A lesser amount was agreed as it was reported that the Memorial Hall would not make a hire charge of £100.
d) The ANPR working group gave an update. There were concerns that the cameras may not be readily available and that other options hadn’t been considered. The Ward Councillor offered to get an opinion from B&NES who use ANPR for the Bath Clean Air. Zone. Advice would be sought as to whether CIL money is committed money or whether it has to be spent within a certain timescale.
e) The unofficial proposal to open the church car park for public parking to alleviate parking issues in Publow Lane was deferred until the next meeting.
f) Suggestions for the agenda for future annual Village Meetings was deferred until the next meeting
g) The Engagement Update from WECA on the A37/A367 Bus, Walking & Cycling Study was discussed. Concerns were expressed regarding the findings of the study and it was considered that proper engagement with Parish Councils had not taken place. Same sentiments were expressed by the clerk of Saltford PC at a recent Parishes Liaison meeting. The clerk will be asked to invite a representative from WECA to a future Parish Meeting

7 Financial Matters

a) The Financial Report was accepted.
b) April Payments were approved.

Purpose for Expense Mark McMullen – Footpath Officer
Amount £80.00
VAT £-
Recover N/A

Purpose for Expense Mrs Helen Richardson – Salary – April
Amount £731.95
VAT £-
Recover N/A

Purpose for Expense Mrs Helen Richardson – Reimburse for Zoom
Amount £4.80
VAT £-
Recover N/A

Purpose for Expense HMRC Month 12
Amount £444.92
VAT £-
Recover N/A

Purpose for Expense Chew Valley Trees Reimburse Tracy Jones (26.5b)
Amount £397.00
VAT £66.17
Recover Y

Purpose for Expense Avon Local Council Association Subscription
Amount £288.64
VAT £-
Recover N/A

Purpose for Expense DPM Lucas Grass cutting March
Amount £40.00
VAT £-
Recover N/A

Purpose for Expense Mrs Helen Richardson Salary increase backdated (26.5f)
Amount £316.80
VAT £-
Recover N/A

8 B&NES: The Ward Councillor reported that he had planted 180 trees on his land from Chew Valley Trees with a grant from Forest of Avon.
He has suggested that the Local Plan Partial update be delayed as it will be will be affected by the West of England Combined Authority Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) which has yet to be considered.
The Resourceful Earth Planning application is going to appeal. He has asked for a meeting and is going to suggest that B&NES compulsory purchases the land to enable it be used for green energy such as solar power.
He is still in discussions with Paul Garrod regarding the traffic island recently taken down on A37 in Pensford

9 Reports

a) Allotments: Nothing to report
b) Climate Emergency Working group: No report
c) Memorial Hall – No report
d) Parish Council Airport Association: The Bristol airport action network (BAAN) is funding a Judicial Review.
e) Defibrillators – The Cabinet is badly designed and it isn’t possible to fit a new light. Steve Filer will investigate an illuminated key pad.
f) Parishes Liaison meeting. A report has been circulated. There was a great deal of interest in the outdoor space projects undertaken by Peasedown St John PC for residents. The clerk will be asked to invite a representative of Parish Council to one of our meetings to share their experiences. Similarly, the Ward Councillor will contact the Independent Councillors.
g) Clerks Report – circulated
h) The Chairman- No report

10 Items to carry forward to the next meeting:
Future annual Village Meetings
Church Car Park
DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: Monday 9th May 2022
The meeting closed at 8.30.

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Parish Council Minutes – 14th March 2022

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 14th MARCH 2022 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, PENSFORD

Present: Mr P Baxter, Mr M Daniels, Mr S Filer, Ms J Flower, Mrs S Grimes, Mr T Heaford, Mrs J Gully, Mrs T Jones, Dr L Malt, Mrs J Stephenson (Chairman), Cllr P. May (B&NES), and Mrs H Richardson (Clerk) and 1 B&NES officer and 1 Member of Public.

B&NES: An update from B&NES Traffic & Network Manager regarding measures on the A37 to improve pedestrian safety following removal of traffic island. It was reported that the island had been hit more than 12 times and so it had to be removed.
Speed Survey results were shared and the average speed leaving the village was higher than the average speed entering the village at that point and so a flashing 30mph sign would be installed in the Chelwood direction and police had been asked to enforce the speed limit. Once the flashing sign had been installed, another speed survey would be taken to assess the impact.
In addition, they would implement edge of carriageway lines to give the visual appearance of the road narrowing to slow traffic and they would clear overgrown vegetation to improve sight lines for pedestrians. They would also install an additional Speed Camera warning sign.
They have also looked at Pensford Hill and are considering installing additional bollards and looking at the position of the giveway markings.
The traffic and network manager was asked to consider a school children crossing sign at the site of the removed island to warn of children crossing the road to the bus stop. He was also asked to consider the derestricted signs going into Publow Lane and whether 20mph would be possible.
Paul Garrod was thanked for attending the meeting and considering the Parish Councils concerns.

Public Submissions: None

26.1 Apologies: None

26.2 Declarations of Interest: None

26.3 The Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 14th February 2022 were agreed as a true and fair record and the Chairman signed them.

26.4 Planning

a. Applications to consult:
i) 22/00765/FUL: Devon House, Pensford Hill, Pensford: Conversion of loft space into living space with 2no. gable dormers to front, 1no. box dormer to rear, removal of lean-to to rear and creation of sliding doors to rear. The Parish Council resolved to SUPPORT the application.

b. Decision Notification:
i) 21/05482/FUL. Bramley House, Hillcrest, Pensford. Conversion of existing outbuilding to form annex ancillary to main dwelling. PERMIT
ii) 21/00419/EFUL. Resourceful Earth Ltd, Charlton Field Lane, Queen Charlton. Development of an Anaerobic Digester Facility (including retention of the existing Feedstock Reception Building, Digester Tank (x5), Storage Tank, CHP Engine (x4), Transformer, GRP Substation, GRP Technical Room (x5) and Gas Equipment) to produce both gas and electricity for injection into the local grid networks, alongside the restoration of the former Queen Charlton Quarry Site with ecological and landscape enhancements – COMMITTEE NOTIFICATION and subsequently REFUSED by committee.

26.5 Matters for Discussion / Decision
a) It was reported that notification had been received from B&NES that the Parish Council is free to Co-opt to fill the vacancy. No applications had been received in time to be considered this month.
b) The Parish Council approved up to £400 to purchase a tree for the village green to commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee, but a volunteer was needed to keep the tree watered. PB volunteered to dig a trial hole to test the soil for suitability. Apple Trees and Field Maples were being considered.
c) A grant of £100 was approved for the Woollard Village Social Committee to help celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
d) No one volunteered to join the Climate Emergency working group.
e) The Staffing Panel reported that they had carried out the Clerks Appraisal.
f) The Parish Council approved the NJC pay award for the clerk (SCP 25) and back dated to April 1 2021.
g) The Parish Council were concerned to hear reports of human excrement and rubbish being left in the Hursley Hill Layby, and although the council were not opposed to Lorries staying over night in the layby, they were opposed to those leaving mess behind. The Parish Council would contact B&NES and ask for CCTV warning notices.
h) The Parish Council confirmed that the April meeting would go ahead on the 11th April and the July meeting would be moved to 25th July.

26.6 Financial Matters

a) The Financial Report was accepted.

b) March Payments were approved.

Purpose for Expense
Mark McMullen – Footpath Officer
Amount
£80.00
VAT
 £- 
Recover
N/A

Purpose for Expense
Mrs Helen Richardson – Salary – March
Amount
£731.95 
VAT
£- 
Recover
N/A

Purpose for Expense
Mrs Helen Richardson – Reimburse for Zoom
Amount
£4.80
VAT
£- 
Recover
N/A

Purpose for Expense
HMRC 
Amount
£873.24 
VAT
£- 
Recover
N/A

Purpose for Expense
Bath & West Community Energy (18.6f)
Amount
£1200 
VAT
£200 
Recover
Y

Purpose for Expense
KC Printing – Flyers (25.5b)
Amount
£59.50 
VAT
£- 
Recover
N/A

26.7 B&NES: The Ward Councillor reported that the planning officers case against the resourceful earth Planning application was strong if the applicant was going to appeal the decision to refuse the application.
He would be requesting that the CPRE were reinstated as consultees for planning applications.
He had supported the Parish Councils request for Double yellow lines opposite the Village Hall and had requested that they are extended to Publow Bridge.
He had been following the WECA (West of England Combined Authority) JLTP4 (Joint Local Transport Plan 4) which includes a large Park & Ride at Whitchurch and has raised concerns that this will bring more cars through Pensford.

26.8 Reports
a) Allotments: Nothing to report
b) Climate Emergency Working group: No report
c) Memorial Hall – No report
d) Parish Council Airport Association: The PCAA has asked parishes for further funding, but the majority have replied to say they cannot commit further funds. The PCAA has said that they will support the Bristol airport action network (BAAN) as mush as they can without further cash.
e) ANPR Working Group update was given. Another meeting was due in March and a proposal would be brought to the April Meeting
f) Local Plan Update – report circulated
g) Defibrillators – The Cabinet has been fixed thanks to Steve Filer and LED lights were being investigated.
h) Clerks Report – circulated
i) The Chairman reported that the last fingerpost renovation would be completed shortly at Priestdown.

26.9 Items to carry forward to the next meeting:Future annual Village Meetings

26.10 To note Future Meetings:
Parish Liaison: 23rd March 2022

DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: Monday 11th April 2022
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 9.05PM