UNADOPTED

LINTON PARISH COUNCIL

Bromsash Gorsley and Linton

Minutes Of The Meeting Held On January 9^th 2006

In Linton Village Hall At 7:30 p.m.

Present:

Cllr Jean Foley, Chairman

Cllr Richard Smith

Cllr John Foley

Cllr John Wheble

Cllr Rob Crawford

Cllr Ken Downham

Annette Steele (Clerk)

5 Parishioners attended.

Minute Item			Action
1		Apologies
	1.1	Cllrs, Keith Summers, Audrey Duke, Margaret Pearce and Gary Woodman

2		Declarations of Interest
	2.2	None.

3		Minutes of the Meeting Held on 12th December 2005
	3.1	These were accepted without change and duly signed by the Chairman.

4		Matters arising therefrom not covered in the Agenda
	4.1	Linton Village Hall-Ursula Stewart has advised the Clerk that she has spoken to the suppliers of the Basketball Unit and asked them to send a quote in order for us to place the order. As soon as this is received the Clerk will order the Basketball Unit.	The Clerk
	4.2	Meeting with Gorsley & Kilcot Parish Council-re collaboration. The Clerk reported that Margaret Highton would confirm if they can meet on January 23^rd as provisionally agreed. She will confirm the date and place, after their Council meeting on January 10^th. The Clerk will advise Cllr Jean Foley.	The Clerk

5		Parish Plan Implementation
	5.1	Affordable Housing-Cllr.Rob Crawford asked if the Clerk could contact CHDC to see if they have completed the Housing Needs Survey for Linton.	The Clerk

6		The Future of Linton Quarry
	6.1	Cllr John Foley said that he is still waiting for English Nature and/or one of the other advisory groups to advise when a speaker can make a presentation to Council.

7		Lengthsmans Project
	7.1	The Clerk has sent copies of all paid invoices to CHDC and will send an invoice for the remaining two outstanding quarters of the Lengthsmans grant.	The Clerk
	7.2	A meeting to discuss the Lengthsman has been arranged for January 26^th.

8		Accounts, Treasurer’s Report and Authorisation of Payment of Accounts
	8.1	Accounts to date were tabled and noted.
	8.2	Proposed by Cllr Richard Smith, seconded by Cllr Rob Crawford and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED to pay the following invoices and the cheques were duly signed.

AP326	Donation for Prizes to Gorsley Goffs School	50.00
AP327	Lengthsman Administrator's Fee Oct-Dec 2005	85.20
AP328	Clerk's Salary for December 2005	229.50
AP329	Clerk's Expenses for December 2005	21.60

9		Working Party Reports
	9.1	FOOTPATHS Cllr John Foley said that 30 walkers enjoyed the Boxing Day Walk.
	9.1.1	Two stiles have now been delivered and Cllr John Foley will arrange for a working party to have them installed in the Parish.	Cllr John Foley
	9.2	PLANNING
	9.2.1	P129. DCSE2005/3450F. Modifications to permitted design for conversion of barn (SE2000/2399/F) including relocation of garage and addition of workshop/store, stables and associated landscaping. Haygrove, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7RR. Permission granted on 05/12/05.
	9.2.2	P151.Proposed telecommunications installations consisting of a 22.5m lattice tower and ancillary development. Queens Tunnel, Swagwater Lane, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye. HR9 7SL Appeal dismissed on 12/12/05.
	9.2.3	P162. DCSE2005/2475/F. Removal of Condition 2 from planning consent SE2004/4117/F dated 16/02/05. The Grange, Aston Crews, Ross-on-Wye. Permission granted on 25/11/05.
	9.2.4	P164 DCSE2005/2611/F. Retrospective application for mobile home. Jays Park, Two Park Farm, Linton, Ross-on-Wye. HR9 7UH. Permission refused on 28/11/05.
	9.2.5	P168. DCSE2005/3443/F. Single storey extension to rear of property and a new conservatory. Berkswell, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye. HR9 7SJ. Permission granted on 08/12/05.
	9.2.6	P169. DCSE2005/3456/F. Change of use of existing agricultural detached outbuilding to form office and storage room. Royal Cottage, Linton Road, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye. Permission granted on 12/12/05.
	9.2.7	P170. DCSE2005/3501/F. Single storey extension. Whitehouse Farm, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye. Permission granted on 13/12/05.
	9.2.8	P171. DCSE2005/3536/F. Agricultural Dwelling. The Fruit Yard, Linton, Ross-on-Wye. HR9 7SD. This application will go to the full planning committee on January 20^th. Cllr Jean Foley said that she would attend the meeting and would speak in support of the application.
	9.2.9	P175. Cllr John Wheble declared an interest and took no part in the discussions. DCSE/2005/4139/F. Use part of agricultural barn for storage for timber from temporary to permanent use. Great Woodend Farm, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SR. Council Supports.
	9.2.10	P176. DCSE2005/4104/F. Erection of side extension with loft conversion and basement garage/workshop. The Bungalow, Warren Lane, Aston Crews, The Lea, Ross-on-Wye. HR9 7LW. Noted by Council.

10		Chairman’s Announcements
	10.1	Sophie Price of Community First rang to ask if Council had appointed a Rural Transport Representative. She was advised that we have not.
	10.2	The Chairman read out a letter from Worcestershire County Council regarding the Minerals and Waste Development Framework.

11		Correspondence
	11.1	The following correspondence was tabled.

D1730	03/01/2006	Minutes of G&KPC Planning Committee Meeting 28/11/05	G&KPC
D1731	17/12/2006	West Mercia Police Authority Consultation	West Mercia Constabulary
D1732	17/12/2006	Community Forums	CHDC
D1733	20/12/2005	Application form for Sandbags 2005/6-Copy of completed form	CHDC
D1734	23/12/2005	Statement of Community Involvement Workshop event	CHDC
D1735	06/01/2006	Confirmation of receipt of Lengthsman payments/receipts analysis	CHDC
D1736	23/12/2005	Register of Electors-2006	CHDC
D1737	06/01/2006	Herefordshire Youth Council Elections 2006-Update	CHDC
D1738	04/01/2006	Clerks & Councils Direct
D1739	15/12/2005	Standards of Conduct in English Local Government: The Future	Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

11.2

The Clerk has been approached by Lea Parish Council regarding sharing the cost of the Clerk’s training. Council agreed. The Clerk will advise Lea Parish Council.

The Clerk

12		Councillors’ Submissions, including Village Events
	12.1	Cllr John Wheble said that there had been another serious accident at the junction of Gorsley Goffs School & the B4221. He asked the Clerk to contact Andrew Lee-Jones at CHDC to ask when the suggested improvements in the Route Safety Study will be implemented. This junction was identified as being dangerous.	The Clerk
	12.2	Cllr Rob Crawford asked if Cllr Jean Foley could ask CHDC why planning was granted for The Grange.	Cllr Jean Foley
	12.3	He asked if there are any planning policies regarding temporary caravans for fruit pickers. Cllr Jean Foley will advise at the next meeting.	Cllr Jean Foley
	12.4	Cllr John Foley said that the Blaenavon Male Voice Choir came to Linton Church on January 6^th and following a very enjoyable evening they all retired to the Alma where they continued to entertain the customers.
	12.5	Cllr Ken Downham said that he had contacted Brian Evans, the Tree Warden, asking him to look at the trees by Linton Quarry. He will contact him before the next meeting to see if the work has been done.	Cllr Ken Downham
	12.6	Cllr Richard Smith said that the film Hotel Rwanda will be showing at Gorsley Village Hall on January 12^th at 7.30pm.
	12.7	Gorsley Village Hall is looking for a new Chairman.
	12.8	Cllr Richard Smith tendered his resignation due to his mother’s ill health. He asked if the Chairman could pass on his best wishes to the other Councilors who could not attend. Cllr Jean Foley read out his letter of resignation and thanked him for all the work he has done over the years. Cllr John Wheble thanked him for his extensive work in the community. Cllr Ken Downham said that his input was invaluable and that he will be sadly missed.

13		Public Submissions
	13.1	Parishioner Gwynne Rowley expressed his thanks to Cllr Richard Smith.

14		Items for Consideration at the Next Meeting
	14.1	None

15		Date of the Next Meeting
	15.1	February 13^th at 7:30 pm – Gorsley Village Hall.

The Meeting Finished At 9:25 p.m.