Prior to the meeting Jackie Difolco, team manager of the Stronger Communities Team
gave a presentation on the work of the team with an emphasis on work with the youth in
Uppingham. County Councillor Gene Plews and Mrs Plews were also in attendance.
MINUTES of the Meeting of Uppingham Town Council held at the Town Hall,
Uppingham, on Wednesday 2nd May 2012.
350/11 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS: The chairman formally welcomed Alan Pickersgill as a member as a co-opted member of Uppingham Town Council. The chairman read a letter
from Michael Wellen tendering his resignation. Members will officially receive this at the next meeting.
351/11PRESENT: Cllr’s Peter Rees, (Chair), David Ainslie, David Casewell, Lindsay Cooper,
Sam Findlay, Julie Lewis, Alan Pickersgill, Richard Reeve, Robin Schlich,
Anne Rollins, Ian Salt, Ron Simpson & Cornelius Vincent-Enright.
Four members of the public & County Councillor Jamie Lammie.
352/11APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Christine Edwards. Accepted by members
353/11 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS: None
354/11 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 4TH
APRIL 2012: Proposed by Dave Ainslie seconded by Sam Findlay, that the minutes be accepted. Unanimously agreed.
355/11 TO RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD
ON WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL 2012: Proposed by Richard Reeve seconded by Ian Salt, that the report be received. 12 in favour, 1 abstention.
356/11 TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL 2012: Proposed by Julie Lewis seconded by Richard Reeve, that the minutes be received. Unanimously agreed.
357/11 CLERK’S REPORT:
Refurbishment of the toilets in the Market Place
Work will commence shortly and should be completed by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend.
Annual General Meeting
As the clerk is on annual leave from Friday 4th May until Tuesday 15th May the agenda and papers for the A.G.M ON 16th May are tabled for members as the clerk is on holiday from Friday the 4th May until Tuesday 15th May 2012.
Spire Homes
Following the Annual Town Meeting, Spire Homes has altered its plans and it is hoped they will present them on the development day.
Olympic Torch arrival Tuesday 3rd July 2012.
David Casewell, Julie Lewis, Ron Simpson & the Clerk met on Thursday 26th April.
Action Plan: Julie Lewis, price cost of balloons
David Casewell, to source music in the Market Place
Ron Simpson, businesses, decorating shops etc.
The Clerk, contact the schools & W.I. teas.
The Uppingham Vets would like to join the working group to discuss putting on a dog
Olympics. Agreed.
358/11 DEMOCRATIC 15 MINUTES – AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK:
Mr. Lawrence Fenelon requested that council meet with Uppingham School to ask if it is possible to move the proposed new Science Block back further. This is an agenda item for discussion during this meeting.
County Councillor Jamie Lammie (Uppingham Town Partnership) declared his support for action against the closure of the HSBC Bank.
359/11 TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES WORKING WITH
EXTERNAL BODIES:
David Casewell reported: that the Rutland Access Group had met; and that Uppingham Town Partnership had put out a press release about the closure of the HSBC Bank. This press
release had been copied to members. Items discussed at the Parish Forum included allotments and mobile CCTV.
360/11. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: UPPINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL BECOMING THE
ACCOUNTABLE BODY: Proposed by Dave Ainslie, seconded by Richard Reeve, that Uppingham Town Council become the accountable body and that the Neighbourhood Task
Group continues in its present form with County Cllr Edward Baines as chairman. 12 in favour, 1 abstention.
361/11 A RESPONSE TO A LETTER RECEIVED FROM AN UPPINGHAM RESIDENT
RELATING TO THE PROPOSED UPPINGHAM SCHOOL NEW SCIENCE
BUILDING: Proposed by David Casewell, seconded by Dave Ainslie, that a small delegation meet with Uppingham School to seek by negotiation to move back the proposed new science block to ameliorate the impact. 12 in favour, 1 abstention. Proposed by Peter Rees, seconded by Cornelius Vincent-Enright, that members of the delegation be: Lawrence Fenelon, Geoff Carter (local residents), David Casewell & Dave Ainslie. 12 in favour, 1 abstention.
362/11 NOMINATING A COUNCILLOR OR TWO TO HELP OVERSEE THE
INSTALLATION OF THE LIFT AND OTHER WORKS: Proposed by Richard Reeve, seconded by Sam Findlay, that David Casewell and Alan Pickersgill help oversee the work. Unanimously agreed.
363/11 THE FUNDING OF THE HOPPER BUS SERVICE IN OAKHAM/BUS SERVICES IN
UPPINGHAM: Proposed by Richard Reeve, seconded by Sam Findlay, that this item be
deferred. Unanimously agreed. It was suggested the agenda item wording be changed; to
consider the arrangements of, and funding for, the hopper bus service in Oakham and bus
services in Uppingham.
364/11 APPLICATION FOR FUNDING: THE UPPINGHAM FEAST: Proposed by David
Casewell, seconded by Ron Simpson, that a grant of £1,000 be awarded and that final accounts should be presented to council.12 in favour, 1 abstention.
365/11 NHS LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY AND RUTLAND PCT RE ALFA CHEMIST’S
APPLICATION TO MOVE TO UPPINGHAM GATE: That, as the letter received was incomprehensible, proposed by Dave Ainslie, seconded by Richard Reeve to empower a working party to reply on council’s behalf. Unanimously agreed. Proposed by Peter Rees, seconded by Dave Ainslie, that members of the working party be Julie Lewis, Alan Pickersgill, Ron Simpson & Cornelius Vincent-Enright. 12 in favour, 1 abstention.
366/11 FUNDING FOR THE YOUTH DROP – IN THE SCOUT HUT: Proposed by Ian Salt
seconded by Julie Lewis, to defer this item to the next meeting. Unanimously agreed.
367/11 TO APPROVE BURIAL FEES 2012/2013: Proposed by Richard Reeve, seconded by Sam
Findlay, that the burial fees be approved. Unanimously agreed.
368/11 THE IMPACT OF THE CLOSURE OF THE HSBC BANK: Proposed by Dave Ainslie,
seconded by David Casewell, that a delegation to meet with the HSBC Regional Services
Manager and area manager from Peterborough on Tuesday 15th May to explore options
against closure. Unanimously agreed. Proposed by David Casewell, seconded by Sam
Findlay, that four members be Dave Ainslie, Sam Findlay, Robert Wills (Uppingham First) and a member of the Uppingham Town Partnership. Unanimously agreed.
369/11 ANY ACTION TO REDUCE SPEEDING IN THE LEICESTER ROAD: Proposed by
Ron Simpson, seconded by Cornelius Vincent-Enright, to make a request to Rutland County Council, Highways department to extend the 30 m.p.h. speed limit westward. 12 in favour, 1 against.
Ron Simpson declared a personal interest as he is welcoming quests from Caudebec to his home.
370/11 ARRANGEMENTS FOR WELCOMING THE CAUDEBEC TWINNING
ASSOCIATION: Arrangements were under way to have an English tea at Uppingham Cricket Club on Sunday 8th July. Proposed by Richard Reeve, seconded by Sam Findlay, that £1,000 be allocated to cover the tea, a gift and a tree. 9 in favour, 1 against, 3 abstentions.
Ron Simpson left the meeting 9.p.m.
371/11 TO CONSIDER ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT:
Cheque
No. PayeeDescription CodeAmount
D/D RCC Rates Market Place 136.00*
D/D RCC Rates Leics Rd Cem 17.00*
D/D RCC Rates London Rd Cem 23.00*
D/D RCC Rates Town Hall 173.00*
104686 Cory Grounds Maint. Open Spaces 839.13*
104687 E-ON Supply Public Lighting 116.11*
104688 G&B Office Servi.Chairs Town Hall 1,440.00*
104689 RCC Salaries Gen Admin 395.83*
104690 Tranter Fire Maint Town Hall 250.80*
104691 Woodberry 2 x seats Open Spaces 1,059.60*
104692 Stanley & Son Tree & Troughs Town Hall 57.60*
104693 E-ON Maintenance Public Lighting 209.87*
104694 Cricket Club Grant Grant 2,500.00*
104695 Severn Trent Water Rates Cemetery 44.22*
104696 Cash Petty Cash Petty Cash 100.00*
104697 Johnston PressAdvertTown Hall works 84.96
104698 LITE LTD Stress test/bunting & Christmas lights 3,750.00
104699 Ricoh PhotocopierGen Admin 133.35
104700 ESPO Stationary Gen Admin 61.38
104701 Bowls ClubGrantDiamond Jubilee 50.00
104702 Rutland History Soc. SubscriptionSubscription 14.00
104703 Limes Firs & Spurs Grant Diamond Jubilee 250.00
104704 Upp. Town Football Grant Diamond Jubilee 250.00
- Paid between meetings.
Proposed by Richard Reeve, seconded by Julie Lewis, that these payments be accepted. Unanimously agreed.
372/11 CORRESPONDENCE:
LETTER RE UPPINGHAM BROCANTE
RUTLAND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY – NEWSLETTER
A letter had been received from Freeway Travel advising members that they had a banking facility with the Melton Mowbray Building Society.
Meeting closed at 9.04 p.m.
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