MINUTES
ANSLOW PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Holy Trinity Church, Anslow - 11th September 2014 at 7.30pm
Parish Council Attendance Member of the Public & Organisations
Cllr Frank Thompstone (Chair) David Browning - Church Warden, Holy Trinity
Cllr David Page (vice Chair)
Cllr Dave Blair
Cllr John D Tomlinson
Cllr Jenny Hall
Cllr Laura Hall
Cllr Stephen Smith, Borough Councillor
Cllr Bob Fraser, County Councillor
Mrs Judy Tjon Soei Len, Clerk
The chairman, Frank Thompstone welcomed all to the meeting.
2014/9/1. Apologies for Absence
Received from Mrs Anne Greer and Cllr E Staples, Borough Councillor
2014/9/2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 10th July 2014
These Minutes were proposed by Cllr Page and seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and signed as a true and accurate record by the Chair. He advised that these minutes would be posted on the Anslow Parish Website.
2014/9/3. Matters arising from the Minutes held on 10th July 2014
a) Mowing update. The Clerk confirmed that Staffs County Council had advised that the mowing contractors are unable to meet with APC (Anslow Parish Council) to discuss Anslow’s requirements. Quality of work done and incomplete mowing of certain areas is an issue. The floral planters on the Green, Bushton Lane, have been damaged by strimmers and will need replacing in due course.
The Chair is to attend the Infrastructure+ meeting with the contractors – Amey on 25.9.14. Amey have county-wide contract for mowing. Resolved: To wait until after this meeting, before making any further decisions on the mowing.
Discussed possibility of a parish volunteer to mow/maintain an area planted with “wild” flowers. Resolved: To check for any potential H&S issues (The Clerk)
b) Maintenance Work by ESBC update. The Clerk confirmed blocked drains at Hopley Corner and Anslow Park Farm are still outstanding from 28th May and 18th July.
c) NDP NDP minutes from 12th June 2014 were accepted as a true and accurate record and signed by the vice chair, Cllr Page.
d) Village Parking. Problems with village parking remain unresolved. Resolved: Send a letter suggesting use of nearby parking facility and conduct informal discussions. (Clerk).
e) WASP grants. Cllr Smith reminded the meeting that he and Liz Staples each have grants totalling £1,000 available for their Boroughs. Cllr Fraser has grants of £10,000 available. Suggestion made for more planters on Hopley Road from these grants. Resolved: Obtain 2 quotes.
f) Allotments. An allotment has become available. Resolved: To refund the remaining months’ rent in line with previous practice and advertise the vacant plot via The Mosley Academy, parish and village hall notice boards, parish and village websites, and by erecting signage opposite Hopley Road
T-junction (Clerk).
Resolved: Offer the larger plot to most recent allotment holder, in preference to the smaller sub-divided plot when they start next year. Smaller plot rent agreed at £24. (Clerk).
Hedgecutting with a flail hedgecutter, will take place in October at a cost of £65 + vat
(2013 = £42 + vat). Resolved: Price agreed and Burton Mail article to be arranged to publically thank Cllr Fraser and Staffs County Council for grant-funding the new allotment gates. (Clerk).
g) APC Meeting Venues. Safety issues around parking outside Holy Trinity Church during dark winter months. Resolved: To move APC meetings to Mosley Academy in the village. Clerk to book dates with the school. (Clerk). Written costs already received from Mosley Academy for hiring the room of £26, but possible reduction to be sought by the Clerk. Resolved: To donate £120 to Holy Trinity as compensation for loss of donations. Dave Browning was sincerely thanked for his help and support with past meetings over many years.
2014/9/4. Planning Report
a) Current Plans
Daterec’d / Address / Reference
No / Details / ANSLOW PC
Decision / ESBC
Decision
18.7.14 / The Acorns, Burton Road, Callingwood
/ P2014/00875 / Diversion of Public Footpath No. / NO OBJECTION
12.8.14 / WITHDRAWN
BY APPLICANT
18/8/14
17.7.14 / Tudor House, Tutbury Road,
Needwood DE13 9PQ / P2014/00907 / Erection of a single storey side extension (revised scheme) / NO OBJECTION / PERMITTED
6.8.14 / Belmont Golf Course, Belmot Road, Needwood / P2014/00948 / Erection of a single storey
extension to form golf ball washing area / NO OBJECTION / PERMITTED
19.9.14
9.8.14 / 67 Hopley Road, Anslow,
DE13 9PZ / P/2014/00974 / Felling of one oak tree
(T1 of TPO 65) / OBJECTION –
REQUIRE ARBORIST
REPORT 13.8.14 / PERMITTED (but no formal email came thru)
b) Glenville Farm Proposed Development for 500 houses
Cllr Page attended planning meeting on 8th September on behalf of APC and stated objections to this planning. Planning has since been refused, but will invariably go to appeal. Cllr Page thanked
Cllr Smith for speaking so strongly at this meeting about the transport issues connected with this proposed development.
c) Staffordshire County Council meeting - 11th July re Upper Outwoods Development. Cllr Fraser arranged for Cllrs Thompstone and Page to meet with the County Highways Team to discuss local highway issues in specific connection with local planned developments.
2014/9/5. Parish Council Website Administration
Discussion took place on how to promote and improve the website and its future administration. Resolved: Clerk plus Cllrs J and L Hall to be trained and appointed as administrators. Cllr Smith suggested WASP grant may be available for this training. Discuss further at November meeting and obtain 2 quotes. (Clerk).
2014/9/6. Development Plan for Anslow Parish Council
The following suggestions were discussed:- (Top 4 in order of priority)
i) APC website development
ii) Refurbish/repaint the telephone box in the village
iii) Flower meadow similar to Abbotts Bromley poppy and cornflower fields. Possible joint venture with WI and gardening club
iv) 2 new larger Parish notice boards – possibly on different site to the village Hall. Cllr Fraser advised a grant maybe available if 2 quotes obtained.
Other Suggestions
- Village Information Boards to show maps of Anslow with historical facts, places of interest etc
- Parish Newsletter to be published in the Autumn advertising local organisations, parish events etc
- Student parishioner from John Taylor/De Ferrers Academies to attend APC meeting to experience the role of the Parish Council and give feedback on what is lacking in the Parish for this age group. Resolved: Clerk to investigate and contact Headteachers Mike Donoghue and Stephen Allen. (Clerk).
2014/9/7. Food Vending in Anslow
Cllr Page informed meeting of his conversations with Co-op representative, regarding a site in Anslow. Potential locations must have electricity supply and concrete base. Locations included one of the
3 pub carparks, next to egg vending machine and village hall. Resolved: Clerk to invite Co-op representative to November/January meeting to make a presentation (Clerk).
2014/9/8. AGM and 2015 APC meeting dates
APC & AGM dates are:-
January 22nd 2015, March 12th, AGM date 13th May, July 9th, September 10th,, November 12th. Clerk to book venues. (Clerk)
2014/9/9. NDP Aerial Photographs
Resolved: to defer this item to the November meeting due to time constraints.
2014/9/10. 2014 AGM Minutes (for review only)
No points raised.
2014/9/11. Accounts for Payment
The following accounts were approved for payment:
/ Value (£)
11.9.14 / Grant Thornton. External audit of 2013/14 accounts / 120.00
11.8.14 * / Maintenance contract for laptop, printer etc / 105.62
11.8.14 * / BASC Donation to swimming gala / 50.00
11.9.14 / Payment for erection of new allotment gates / 984.00
11.9.14 / SLCC Clerk – conference / 70.80
11.9.14 / Neighbourhood Development Planner’s fees / 387.60
11.9.14 / Staples stationery / 117.77
11.9.14 / Holy Trinity Church – Donation / 25.00
7.8.14 / Clerk’s Salary July/August / 200.00
7.9.14 / Clerk’s Salary August/Sept / 200.00
*cheques signed in August
a) Cllr Blair asked if an invoice for 2 new banners advertising local village events could be paid. Invoice to be forwarded to clerk from Cllr Blair.
b) Refund received by AON Ltd for mower insurance of £78.44
c) Bank of Scotland account to be closed and balance of £3,340.90 to be transferred to Parish Council account with Yorkshire Bank. Resolved: Clerk to action.
2014/9/12. Correspondence received by the Clerk
From / Correspondence for Actiona) World War I Centenary Commemoration / Discussed Remembrance Service on Tuesday 11th November.
Resolved: To invite Rev Ian Whitehead/Methodist Minister, Headteacher Mrs James, staff & pupils at Mosley Academy (Clerk). Advertise event in Parish by leaflet drop, website, noticeboards and signage - stored with FT. (Clerk).
Wreaths to be laid at Holy Trinity Church and at the Memorial Garden. Copies of the Order of service to be prepared. (Clerk).
Cllr L Hall offered to represent the council at Holy Trinity service of remembrance on Sunday 16th November at 11.30am. All councillors invited to attend both/either of these services.
b) Dangerous Parking outside schools / Staffordshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner requested feedback. Resolved: Display on notice boards. (Clerk) and parking notices (which have been used previously) to be reinstated on existing posts on the Green (Cllr Thompstone)
c) Members’ allowances for Parish Councils / No requests made from the council
d) People Power Funding / Staffordshire Parish Councils Association published Matthew Ellis article – “Make a Difference in your parish with the PCCs People Power Fund”. Grants available for £100 – £3,000. No suggestions raised.
e) Future Training Courses for clerk & Councillors / Ethical Standards Training. Resolved: All to attend. (Clerk)
2014/9/13. Councillor’s Reports
Cllr Smith advised meeting of the rollout of fibre broadband in Anslow Parish and produced a map showing designated areas and their timescales for the implementation. Some of Anslow appears to be in the areas highlighted for 2014 completion.
Cllr Fraser was asked if there was any decisions made for new secondary schools in the area. He advised that only junior schools were in the pipeline at present, not secondary schools.
2014/9/14. Items for next meeting
- Vending machine
- Development plan
- Defibrilator
- NDP Aerial photographs
With that, the Chairman thanked everyone and closed the meeting.
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(Frank Thompstone, Chairman) Date