FAWKHAM PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2006 IN FAWKHAM VILLAGE HALL
Present
Mr L MossChairman
Mrs F ParkinVice Chairman
Mr S BillingsCouncillor
Mr J HollandsCouncillor
Mr S ScrivensCouncillor
DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Mrs Parkin as a district councillor for Sevenoaks declared her interests in any planning matters.
MINUTESThe minutes of the meeting held on 26 January 2006 were signed as a true record.
Mr Scriven’s explanation for absence from Parish Council meetings due to domestic and work circumstances was accepted.
07/2006MATTERS ARISING from the January Meeting
No further information has been received regarding the requested increase in
hours from the Community Police Warden.
The items for attention requested by Mr Ball are all in hand. The rubbish has
been reported to KCC Highways, the rubbish and broken fence at the field next
to Fawkham Garage is being dealt with by Mrs Parkin and a letter has been sent
to Mr Bridgeland in connection with the fly tipping on his land.
The Christmas tree lights will be tied into the tree.
A site for a future burial ground for Fawkham residents has been identified and
it is estimated to be sufficient for 100 years. Negotiations will take place between
landowner and church.
The KCC survey of the lack of white lines along Valley Road will take place in the
next two months.
The Enforcement Officer has been informed of the building works at Fairhavens.
SDC are aware of the situation.
No further information had been received from KCC regarding traffic
management at Castle Hill.
£800 had been previously agreed for the purchase of a SID to be used in the
Village. The device is now available for hire at £10 per month. It was agreed by
all that the second option would be used in the short term.
Quotes are to be requested for refurbishing the war memorial.
08/2006CORRESPONDENCE
1Swanley Citizens Advice Bureau questionnaire.
ACTION Mr Moss to complete.
2SDC information for funding from the Children’s Play Lottery Fund.
3KAPC Information Days. Planning and Chairmanship.
ACTION Mr Hollands and Mr Moss to read.
4NACL for to complete. ACTION Clerk to reply.
5Mid Kent Water hose pipe ban.
ACTION Clerk to put posters and information on notice boards.
6Hartley Parish Council letter re Speed Watch.
ACTION Clerk to contact Hartley Parish Clerk for more information.
7NHS Dartford and Gravesham Foundation Trust for information.
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8Volunteer Bureau Community Lunch.
ACTION Mrs Parkin to attend.
9Kent Police meeting 20 February in Farningham Village Hall to discuss
proposed reorganisation of policing areas in Kent.
ACTION Mr Moss and Mrs Parkin to attend.
10Invitation for Chairman to attend the Civic Service in Rochester
Cathedral.
09/2006FINANCE
Treasurers Account£6563.12
To Pay
KCC work at church pond176.25(235)
SEEBoard 10.70(238)
Land Registry 90.00(239)
10/2006PLANNING
Valley Apriaries Valley Road SE/06/00100. The Parish Council object to the
proposal and request a study of the history of the site. The Parish Council
believe that the 50% increase has been implemented since 1948. Considerable
bulk would be added to the building (H14A para 4(4)). There is no material
difference from the preciously refused application (SE/03/01496).
All Parish Councillors in agreement.
Tree felling at the Shaws. Mr Moss and Mr Billings to visit the site and report.
11/2006CHAIRMANS REPORT
Mr Moss requested further information on securing a gas supply to the Village.
ACTION Clerk to write to Transco.
Kent Wild Life has visited Gemmas Field (see attached notes from Mrs Parkin)
Mr Moss thanked Mrs Parkin for her continuing involvement in this issue. Mr
Hollands spoke of problems associated with the site particularly coach parking.
A new application is expected and Mrs Parkin is to request a site meeting with SDC to see the current status .
Lorries are continuing to damage the green area at Gallows Wood.
ACTION Clerk to write to the Manager of Brands Hatch Hotel and arrange a
meeting.
The situation in the Village Hall car park is improving.
The planning application for the “Post Office Open” sign is progressing.
Further investigations are taking place into security at the Village Hall.
There have been no further developments on the youth project.
There will be a mail shot from Brands Hatch Circuit advertising the Family
Day and free passes for Fawkham residents.
Mr Moss and Mrs Billings attended a Funding Day at Great Danes. Various methods of obtaining funding for a variety of projects were discussed. Possible use for youth projects and footpaths.
12/2006COUNCILLORS REPORTS
Mr Scrivens asked if the war memorial was in the best position.
Mr Scrivens has several metal bollards. He suggested they could be used at
Gallows Wood and on the Village Green. This is to be investigated for the next
meeting.
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Mr Scrivens apologied for his long periods of absence. He will advise the parish
of any future problems.
Mrs Parkin gave her report (please see attached).
The purchase of a computer for use by the Parish Clerk was further discussed . Mrs Parkin explained that the Parish cannot be linked to the Sevenoaks
computer system. Advice regarding the purchase and technical support will be
available.
The realignment of footpaths in the Village was discussed to encourage people
to walk in the Village. A site visit was suggested with KCC/SDC Footpaths
Officer.
ACTION Clerk to make arrangements.
NEXT MEETING 23 MARCH 2006
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