STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 10th November 2020
Venue: Zoom (Due to Covid-19 pandemic)
Time: 7:30pm
Present: Councillors; J. Millar, D. Williams, B. Allen, M. Fuller, D. Peach, P. Burford (District Councillor and Corse Parish Council Representative), B. Lewis (District Councillor), G. Millar (Clerk) and 2 Parishioners.
1. Chairman’s Welcome
Cllr Millar welcomed all present.
2. Receive Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Fardon.
3. Declarations of Interest
None.
4. To confirm the minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 8th September 2020
The minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 8th September 2020 were proposed by Cllr Williams and seconded by Cllr Allen to be accepted as a true record.
5.County Councillor Report
No report given.
6. District Councillor Report
No report given.
7. District Councillor Report
District Councillor Brian Lewis spoke of the potential option for a new settlement to be placed in Churcham.
8. Local Plan Consultations
Cllr Millar noted that the deadline for the Local Plan Preferred Option consultation has been moved to Friday 29th January 2021. It was agreed by full Council to submit comments following the next meeting of Staunton Parish Council on Tuesday 12th January 2021.
9. Riparian Rights
Cllr Allen reminded all of the 2016 letter sent to Parishioners concerned regarding Riparian Rights and its effectiveness. It was agreed by full Council that another letter should now be circulated. Cllr Williams to prepare and distribute.
10. Whitmore Way
Extra signage has now been received, with Gloucestershire County Council also contacted regarding any further available signage they may have. Parishioners, John and Irene Carroll have kindly offered to install.
11. Highways
Local Highways Manager, Andrew Middlecote has been contacted regarding the ongoing HGV issue.
Whilst there was no update provided regarding the ongoing speeding issues in Staunton, it was noted that there is currently a speed check taking place at Old Pike in relation to the new development.
It is also hoped that Staunton Parish Council’s new speed indicator device will soon be installed.
12. Chartist Way Section 106
Following the terms of sale of the Priday Yard for residential development there has been s106 funding available. Those concerned are to be contacted regarding the funding available to them.
13. A417 Flooding
12 Parish Councils are now in favour of resolving the ongoing flooding issues, there are also over 900 signatures on the A417 flooding petition, which can be found at www.stauntonpc.co.uk.
14. Quiz
The next virtual Quiz Night will be held on Saturday 12th December. There will also be a raffle raising funds for the Royal British Legion, with £60 already raised. Further information can be found at www.stauntonpc.co.uk.
15. Staunton and Corse Patients Group
Cllr Peach informed all of the new clinical system in use at Staunton and Corse Surgery. The transfer will begin at the start of November, whilst the re-registering of patients onto the new system takes place it is recommended that repeat prescriptions are submitted by paper or via the Surgery website.
16. Finance
Financial Report: Payments & Receipts 27/08/20 – 12/10/20
Opening Balance Brought Forward from Last Reconciliation: £3,653.34
Payments in Period:
06.08.20 000898 Donation – Village Hall £250.00
06.08.20 000900 Donation – SCATS £100.00
06.08.20 000901 Donation – St James’ Church £250.00
06.09.20 000903 Clerk’s September Expenses £71.67
06.09.20 000904 Clerk’s September Salary £215.25
15.09.20 000905 Purchase of SID Solar Panel £79.99
24.09.20 000906 Payment for Flowers £39.95
06.10.20 000907 Clerk’s October Salary £192.05
06.10.20 000908 Clerk’s October Expenses £21.67
TOTAL: £1,220.58
Receipts in Period:
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TOTAL: £0.00
Balance After All Payments & Receipts Are Accounted For: £2,432.76
Cheques/Receipts Not Presented in Period:
- - - -
TOTAL: £0.00
Balance After Accounting for Unpresented Entries: £2,432.76
Statement of Account
Balance in Lloyds TSB Account @ 12/10/20: £2,432.76
Unpresented Cheques Drawn Post Bank Statement:
06.11.20 000909 Clerk’s November Expenses £32.67
06.11.20 000910 Clerk’s November Salary £192.05
06.11.20 000911 Grass Cutting £80.00
06.11.20 000912 Wreath for Remembrance Day £35.00
TOTAL: £339.72
Balance After ALL Payments Clear: £2,093.04
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Cllr Allen proposed and Cllr Fuller seconded the most recent internal finance check conducted by Cllr Williams on 4th November 2020. During this check an overspend on Clerk’s expenses was highlighted. This was due to unforeseen necessary items, some associated with business continuity during the pandemic.
17.Planning
P0435/20/FUL
Change of use of land to accommodate the siting of a timber framed pod holiday let. Creation of new access and parking – The Old Pyke Cottage, Old Pike, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QJ
Staunton Parish Council Comment - OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - PENDING CONSIDERATION
P1288/20/FUL
Erection of a multi-purpose agricultural building, demolition of existing agricultural building – Staunton Court, Ledbury Road, Staunton, GL19 3QD
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P1291/20/LD1
Application under section 191 to establish the use of building as a separate single dwelling house – The Parlour, Brook Farm, Prince Crescent, GL19 3RF
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - REFUSED
P1369/20/TCA
Reduce lateral limbs by 2-3 metres of 1 oak tree – 9 Sovereign Close, Chase, Staunton, GL19 3NW
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - APPROVED
P0087/20/DISCON
Discharge of conditions 03 (materials), 04 (CMP), 08 (cycle storage) and 11 (surface water drainage) of planning permission P0308/20/FUL – Garden Centre, Ledbury Road, Staunton, GL19 3QA
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
18.Any Other Business
Cllr Allen told all that Corse Parish Council have installed shelving in the telephone box as part of the book exchange. Cllr Peach to include this in the next issue of the Parish Magazine. It was also noted that following a recent refurbishment of the telephone box, it is already needing further repairs. Corse Parish Council representative, Cllr Burford to follow up.
Cllr Millar reminded all of the ongoing Post Office service being held at Staunton and Corse Garden Centre. It has been requested that more advertising is available for this service.
19.Public Participation
It was noted that a drainage cover along Freedom Close has come away. Cllr Millar to follow up regarding repairs.
The meeting finished at 9:13pm
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