STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Wednesday 10th May 2022
Venue: Corse and Staunton Village Hall Annexe
Time: 8:54pm
Present: Councillors; J. Millar, B. Allen, M. Fuller, D. Peach, D. Williams, G. Moseley (County Councillor), B. Buck (Corse Parish Council Representative), G. Millar (Clerk) and 7 Parishioners.
1.Chairman’s Welcome
Cllr Millar welcomed all present.
2. Receive Apologies
Apologies were received District Council, Brian Lewis and County Councillor, Philip Burford.
3.Declarations of Interest
None declared.
4.To confirm the minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 8th March 2022
The minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 10th March 2022 were proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Fuller to be accepted as a true record.
5. Councillor Vacancy
Cllr Millar noted that an application to fill a current councillor vacancy had been received by Staunton Parish Council. It was agreed by all Councillors that this item be raised again at Staunton Parish Council’s next meeting due to be held on Tuesday 12th July.
6. Bench
All Councillors approved the purchase of an engraved bench to sit alongside the saplings recently planted as part of the Queens Canopy Jubilee celebrations, with Anthony Lodge to be contacted regarding the installation.
Cllr Fuller and Parishioner, Ant Rayner to arrange the removal of any saplings that were unsuccessful.
7. Quiz
Cllr Allen announced plans to hold a fundraising quiz night on Friday 8th July at 7:30pm to support the upcoming Friends of the Swan community project to reopen The Swan. Staunton Parish Council to run the booking system and distribute tickets.
8. Pitts Mill
Cllr Millar gave an update regarding the ongoing dog control issues in the area, with the complaints received now escalated to our local Street Warden for further advice.
9. Donations
A reminder was provided regarding Staunton Parish Council’s grant awarding procedure, with all relevant information found at www.stauntonpc.co.uk .
10.Printer
The purchase of a new printer for use by the Clerk was approved by all Councillors at a cost of £49.99. This was proposed by Cllr Peach and seconded by Cllr Fuller.
11.Online Banking
Cllr Millar explained to all the proposed plans for Staunton Parish Council to move onto online banking for the purpose of becoming more transparent and efficient in its financial processes. The move was approved by all Councillors, with the relevant processes now to be undertaken by the Clerk.
12.Finance
To report the findings of an internal check of Staunton Parish Council’s financial records
Cllr Williams reported that following the most recent internal check of Staunton Parish Council’s financial records, there were no issues to raise.
To present a bank reconciliation reporting all payments and receipts since 9th February 2022
Financial Report: Payments & Receipts 09/02/22 – 22/04/22
Opening Balance Brought Forward from Last Reconciliation: £1,850.33
Payments in Period:
06.03.22 000957 Clerk’s March Salary £305.76
06.03.22 000958 Clerk’s March Expenses £21.67
06.03.22 000959 Grass Cutting £123.50
06.04.22 000960 Clerk’s April Salary £382.98
06.04.22 000961 Clerk’s April Expenses £21.67
14.04.22 000962 Noticeboard Insurance £15.05
TOTAL: £870.63
Receipts in Period:
22.04.22 Precept £6,868
TOTAL: £6,868
Balance After All Payments & Receipts Are Accounted For: £7,847.70
Cheques/Receipts Not Presented in Period:
06.03.22 000959 Grass Cutting £123.50
14.04.22 000962 Noticeboard Insurance £15.05
TOTAL: £138.55
Balance After Accounting for Unpresented Entries: £7,986.25
Statement of Account
Balance in Lloyds Account @ 22/04/22: £7,986.25
Unpresented Cheques Drawn Post Bank Statement:
06.05.22 000963 Clerk’s May Expenses £63.64
06.05.22 000964 Clerk’s May Salary £311.22
TOTAL: £374.86
Balance After ALL Payments Clear: £7,472.84
13.Audit 2021/2022
a) Council to declare an exemption from the requirement for a limited assurance review
All Councillors approved the Certificate of Exemption from Staunton Parish Council’s requirement for a limited assurance review. This was proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Peach.
b) To approve Section 1: Annual Governance Statement 2021/2022
All Councillors approved Section 1: Annual Governance Statement 2021/2022. This was proposed by Cllr Williams and seconded by Cllr Allen.
c) To approve Section 2: Accounting Statements 2021/2022 for Staunton Parish Council
All Councillors approved Section 2: Accounting Statements 2021/2022. This was proposed by Cllr Peach and seconded by Cllr Williams.
14.Planning
P0882/21/FUL
Change of use of agricultural land to glamping accommodation with the siting of two safari tents and installation of a parking area – Little Brierly Farm, Birchlas Lane, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QT
Staunton Parish Council Comment - OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P1329/21/FUL
Subdivision of existing dwelling to form 2 No. dwelling houses together with the erection of a replacement conservatory (retrospective) - The Old Pyke Cottage, Old Pike, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QJ
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P2119/21/FUL
Residential development comprising of 10 market dwellings and 7 affordable dwellings together with access ways and associated works including provision of amenity greenspace, local flood relief, provision of play space and footpath linkage - Land At The Swan, Ledbury Road, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QA
Staunton Parish Council Comment - OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - PENDING CONSIDERATION
P0162/22/TCA
Trees adjacent to driveway of property; Remove 1 x Horse Chestnut that has snapped off at 15 feet. Undertake 30% crown reduction to 2 x Small Leaved Lime and 2 x Horse Chestnut. Trees adjacent to neighbours’ property on western boundary: Remove Horse Chestnuts, Sycamores and dying Poplar to allow more room for remaining Western Red Cedar, Oak and 2 x Yew trees to grow - The Paddocks, Orchard End, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QX
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P0115/22/FUL
Erection of single storey extensions to utility room and garage. Erection of a new garage and shed - Birchlas Cottage, Sladbrook Lane, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QL
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P0139/22/FUL
Variation of conditions 02 (approved plans), 08 (bat boxes), 09 (vegetation) of planning permission P0766/21/FUL to allow relocation of the approved dwelling and to alter the approved roof pitch - The Old Post Office, Malvern Road, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3NT
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P0011/22/DISCON
Discharge of condition 4 (landscape scheme) relating to planning permission P1131/21/FUL - Magnolia Cottage, Ledbury Road Crescent, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QB
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P0097/22/FUL
Erection of No. 20 dwellings and associated landscaping, parking and works. Demolition of existing residential buildings - 1-27 Johnstone Close, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3RR
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - PENDING CONSIDERATION
P0095/22/FUL
Installation of 150mm level concrete slab onto existing concrete surface. Erection of steel agricultural barn. Demolition of existing wooden stable and adjacent concrete prefabricated single garage - The Copelands Ledbury Road Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QA
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - PENDING CONSIDERATION
P0560/22/FUL
Erection of single storey side extension. Demolition of existing conservatory – Nisyros, Prince Crescent, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3RF
Staunton Parish Council Comment - TO BE CIRCULATED
FoDDC Decision - PENDING CONSIDERATION
It was noted that since the circulation of this planning report P0097/22/FUL has since been approved.
15.Any Other Business
No items were raised.
16.Public Participation
It was noted that the hedging leading up to The Swan needs cutting back, and the ongoing ditch issues still stand with it now becoming very overgrown. Cllr Millar to follow up with both issues raised.
The meeting finished at 9:36pm
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