February 2023 Meeting Minutes

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ASHPRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the PARISH COUNCIL MEETING on Thursday February 2nd, 2022 at 7.30 pm held in Ashprington Village Hall.

Present; Cllr Rogers {Chair}, Cllr N. Paterson, Cllr S. Greaves, Cllr.Thompson {Vice Chair}. Cllr T. Green, Cllr K. Throgmorton,

Also present: County Cllr J. Hawkins, District Cllr McKay, Michael Read, Clerk. No member of the public.

  1. Declaration of interest in items on the agenda. Cllr Rogers – planning issue.
  2. Apologies. Cllr L.Stocks, M. Pearey, Tree Warden, P Macey, P3 Co Ordinator
  3. The minutes of the Parish Council meeting dated January 5th, were approved and signed.
  4. Matters arising from the meeting of January 5th, not on the agenda;

Highways Grant

A grant application was made to DCC Highways by Cllrs Thompson and Stocks, towards the cost of repairing the War Memorial which was unfortunately unsuccessful.

War Memorial

Cllr Greaves gave an update on progress regarding raising funding for the repair of the War Memorial which it is expected will cost over £5000.00. £1000 has been received from DCC via Cllr McKay and £750 by DCC via Cllr Hawkins. Ian Bentlett has also secured funding of £200.00 from Rotary. Further grant aid will be applied for in particular from the War Memorials Trust. A written Report has been received from Cllr Throgmorton who is a Quantity Surveyor, to progress the application process.

Defibrilators

Cllr Stocks has been confirmed as the Parish Council’s representative on the Defibrillator Group.

Resurfacing of Road/Footpath/Cycle way, Sharpham gates to St Davids Church

The Clerk reported that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Right of Way Warden, Paul McFadden. Cllr Paterson tried to encourage the charity Sustrans to look at the road safety aspect from the cyclist’s perspective but they seem to be too busy to visit the parish. The word “SLOW” will be painted on the surface to deter speeding vehicles and cyclists.

Ashprington Brown Bin Collection.

Cllr Greaves reported that a group of volunteers from the parish, completed a final “brown bin collection” on January 21st. Parishioners seemed grateful and donations to the “Make a Wish” foundation were made by a number of people. Thanks go to all of the volunteers for their help and support.

Coronation of King Charles May 2023

The Council debated the options for the parish for the Coronation weekend. It is likely that a number of groups in the parish will want to organize events and a meeting is take place on March 1st. Cllr Stocks has agreed to oversee the Parish Council contribution.

Damaged Wall Near Ash Meadow.

A parishioner is to be approached as it is believed that he might agree to repair the wall which has been slightly damaged.

  1. P3 Report.

The gate has now been erected at the foot of Lime Lane. The stile near Sharpham Pillars has had steps created to make access easier for disabled people and child’s buggies. The new access for Crownley Woods is nearly finished – steps and a gate just need to be installed. A circular walk will then be available again.

The annual P3 footpath survey is underway.

6.District and County Councillor Reports

Cllr McKay reported that the SHDC budget will be finalised on February 16th. Although things were looking bleak a government grant of £700.000 will help considerably.

County Councillor Report

Cllr Hawkins reported that whilst things are still “tight” budgets will be able to set with cuts less savage than anticipated a month ago. He reminded the Council that photo Voter ID will be required for the first time at the Parish and District Council elections on May 4th.

7. Tree Warden Report
Nothing to report this month.

  1. Planning

4092/22/ARC Steps Cottage. Approval of Details reserved by condition 10 of planning
consent 4529/21/LBC. Discharge Approved SHDC.
4364/22/FUL Painsford Mill. Erection of two KKW solar panel ground mounted arrays. Support.
4414/22/ARG Barn at Lower Yetson Farm. Approval of details {surface water drainage} & Foul Drainage. Discharge of condition approved SHDC.

  1. Correspondence

Nothing additional to report..

  1. Finance

    Treasurers Account -Balance £22,630.40{31st Dec.} Cemetery Account – £353.84, P3 Account – £487.71. A/c Payable – John Widdicombe, Lengthsmans fees. – £132.00

  1. Councillors Areas of Responsibility/Other Business
    Easter Egg Hunt     To be organized by Cllr Greaves. Sponsorship is sought to reintroduce this popular pastime.
    Tuckenhay Regatta The organizers are considering running the event once more this year.

The meeting closed at 8.50pm. Next Council meeting will be on Thursday March  2nd, 2023 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Michael Read  Ashprington Clerk spooks49@michaelread.plus.com. Tel. 01803 732047.

Download the meeting minutes in Microsoft Word format here: PC Minutes February 2023

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