STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 11th July 2023
Venue: Corse and Staunton Village Hall Annexe
Time: 7:30pm
Present: Councillors; J. Millar, D. Peach, D. Williams, M. Fuller, P. Burford (District Councillor), G. Moseley (County Councillor), G. Millar (Clerk), and 2 Parishioners.
1.Chairman’s Welcome
Cllr Millar welcomed all present.
2.Receive Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Allen.
3.Declarations of Interest
None declared.
4. To confirm the minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting and AGM held on Wednesday 24th May 2023, and to receive the minutes of the previous APM held on Wednesday 24th May 2023 ahead of approval in 2024
The minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting and AGM held on Wednesday 24th May 2023 were proposed by Cllr Williams and seconded by Cllr Peach to be accepted as a true record.
All Councillors received a copy of the APM minutes also held on Wednesday 24th May 2023 and confirmed their accuracy ahead of full approval in 2024.
5. County Councillor Report
County Councillor, Gill Moseley reminded all of the Youth fund which is now open for applications until the end of September. Details to be passed onto local groups who may find this funding beneficial.
A motion was put in at a meeting of full Council to declare a highways emergency. County Councillor, Gill Moseley to report back following an upcoming briefing session on the matter.
6. District Councillor Report
Following the Annual Meeting of Full Council, District Councillor, Philip Burford briefed all on the current leaders and committee chairs of the Council.
It was also reported that the first Cabinet meeting is due to take place on Thursday 13th July 2023 with the Local Plan and Levelling Up Funding to be discussed, as well as proposed changes to planning.
7. District Councillor Report
No report provided.
8. Councillor Vacancy
Following interest in filling a Councillor Vacancy on Staunton Parish Council from Julie Capper a vote was held. The results of which being unanimous in favour of co-opting Julie Capper. This was proposed by Cllr Fuller and seconded by Cllr Peach.
Julie Capper duly signed the Acceptance of Office and Register of Interest forms provided.
9. Footpaths
It was reported that GST35 is currently being resurfaced by Parishioners.
Staunton Parish Council also to contact a Parishioner following concerns following fallen corrugated sheets along the footpath adjacent to their property.
GST32 and GST14 works currently have no further updates, as Cllr Williams is still awaiting contact from Suzanne Hopes, Public Rights of Way Officer.
10.Community Hub
It was reported that Julie West has now joined the group, and that the Community Hub has a beer festival and quiz coming up.
11.GAPTC
An update was given regarding the current CEO’s resignation and their upcoming AGM. Cllr Millar also invited Councillors to attend the AGM.
12.Finance
Cllr Fuller also requested the purchase of new robust stakes for the saplings planted by Staunton Parish Council. All Councillors approved this and were happy for this purchase to be looked into.
To confirm the dates for the Exercise of Public Rights
The dates of were confirmed to be Friday 30th June 2023 until Friday 11th August 2023.
13. Planning
To provide an update regarding planning applications, appeals and enforcements
Council to discuss a proposed S106 house exchange amendment
Cllr Millar explained the situation to all. It was approved by all Councillors to support the following amendments to point one of the fifth schedule of the S106 agreement to now read:
“For a continuous period of two years immediately prior to the disposal of the Houses had their only or principle home in the Parish”
Also, to point four of the fifth schedule of the S106 agreement to now read:
“A parent adult child brother or sister whose only or principal home is and has been for a continuous period of not less than 2 years in the Parish and wishes to be near that relative”
And that the amended criteria will continue to apply to the future allocation of any other properties at Millenium Cottages.
14.Any Other Business
Cllr Williams reported that he has removed Mike Bradbury’s memorial plaque from the gate to the War Memorial for repair works to be completed.
Cllr Capper noted that Staunton Parish Council’s noticeboard along Ledbury Road needs repairing/replacing.
Cllr Millar noted that the data collection project recently undertaken along the A417 and Ledbury Road was being followed up for more information to be provided.
15.Public Participation
Barbara Buck thanked Staunton Parish Council for their recent donation to the Village Hall.
The meeting finished at 8:54pm
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