BRAMPFORD SPEKE PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 9TH APRIL 2015 AT 7.30pm IN THE PARISH HALL, BRAMPFORD SPEKE, TO WHICH COUNCILLORS ARE SUMMONED.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE PERMITTED TO FILM OR RECORD COUNCIL MEETINGS, TO WHICH THEY ARE PERMITTED ACCESS, IN A NON-DISRUPTIVE MANNER.
ALL PAPERS THAT HAVE BEEN CIRCULATED TO COUNCILLORS WILL BE AVAILABLE (ON REQUEST) TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT OR AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING.
AGENDA
15 minutes Open Forum for members of the public to bring forward any issues not on the agenda (where a matter is already on the agenda members of the public will be given an opportunity to speak when that item is considered, within the framework of the Council’s standing orders). Where a decision is required the issue will be placed on the following agenda.
1. To receive and approve apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of interest. To receive disclosures of pecuniary and personal interests from Councillors on matters to be considered at the meeting. Councillors must follow the Council’s Code of Conduct on this matter, referring to the full Code if in any doubt.
Key points:
(1) If you become aware, during the course of a meeting, of an interest that has not been disclosed under this item you must immediately disclose it;
(2) If you have a ‘pecuniary’ interest you may stay in the meeting but not take part in discussion or vote while the business in which you have that interest is being dealt with. If the Council resolve that the item should be discussed without the presence of the Councillor who has declared a pecuniary interest the Councillor would be expected to leave the meeting immediately.
(3) If you have a ‘personal’ interest common-sense discretion should be excercised - in many cases mere declaration of the interest will be sufficient but in some cases withdrawal from the meeting will be appropriate.
3. Minutes.
1. To sign, if approved, the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 4th March and the site meetings held on the 10th February 2015 and 23rd March 2015.
4. East Devon District Council (EDDC) matters. 1. Receive a report from Cllr D. Custance Baker.
2. To discuss issues concerning roaming dogs in the parish.
5. Planning.
1. To receive any planning decisions received since posting this agenda.
2. To consider any planning applications received since posting this agenda.
3. To receive an update on the changes in Section 106 money and its relevance to this parish.
6. Improving broadband speeds in the parish
1. To receive an update on the plans for improvement of broadband speeds across Devon and Somerset. Cllr M. Merrett to report.
7. Housing development, especially of affordable housing. 1. To receive an update from the Community Land Trust (CLT) on the Housing development plans in Upton Pyne.
2. To receive and consider any other information relating to housing development generally, and affordable housing development in particular.
8. Devon County Council (DCC) matters.
1. The proposal by DCC to introduce Volunteer Parish Road Wardens, Cllr R. Tillett to provide an update.
2. Highway gritting in icy conditions:
To consider how to move forward on the 'DIY' gritting proposal discussed at the previous Council meeting, including any financial implications for the Council.
3.To consider a response to Devon CC’s proposal to reduce our bus service.
10. To plan the Annual Parish meeting.
11. Footpaths.
1. To receive updates regarding footpaths.
12. Village Hall.
1. To receive a report from the Council’s representatives on the Village Hall Trust and to receive information from BSVHT on proposed improvements.
13. Parish maintenance and community-benefit projects.
1. Feedback from site meeting with SWW regarding sewage system in the village. – Cllr A. Wiles.
2. First Aid and provision of a Community Defibrillator. Including feedback on information gathered to date, funding implications, possible Parishes Together Fund. To consider proposal to adopt the phone kiosk and place the defibrillator in side. To consider whether the defibrillator should be in a locked or unlocked cabinet.
3. To receive an update on the project to put up two “Slow Down” signs.
4. Refurbishment of the Parish Notice Board.
5. To consider the proposal to remove the rubbish bin at the top of Station Hill as a trial to discourage letter being left beside it.
6. To provide a lock for the grit bin at the top of Station Hill.
7.To discuss the concerns about rats raised by some villagers.
14. Accounts:
1. Sanction accounts for payment:
A) Clerk’s wages and allowances March 2015, £159.59
Working at home allowance £10.00
B.T internet line rental March £1.50
Travel for meetings on the 4th March 12 miles at 40p a mile £4.80
Total £ 175.89
2) To reimburse Mrs J. Birmingham for NHW expenditure on new signs and laminating. £46
3) To approve the draft end of year accounts (previously circulated).
15. Governance
1. Review the BSPC Assets Register. Cllr E. Hollingsworth to report.
16. Outstanding tasks and actions which the Parish Council wishes to monitor on a regular basis:
1. Improvements to Lake Bridge Footpath. S.L, M.S
2. Replacement of the railings around the tree. E.H
3. Monitoring DCC decisions about Hulk Lane. A.W
To consider suggestions for new items to be put on the task list.
17. Other information/correspondence received for possible action/discussion/attendance.
1. Any issues regarding Local elections.
Notes of 24 Feb Raddon Hills meeting.
18. Date of next meeting(s) and Proposals for agenda items.
29th April APM
14th May AGM
3rd June
Clerk: Debbie Trelawny 01884 855490, Leigh Pool, Silverton, EX5 4DA
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