STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 14th May 2019
Venue: Corse and Staunton Village Hall Annexe
Time: 7:30pm
Present: Councillors; J. Millar, D. Williams, B. Allen, M. Fuller, A. Fardon, E. Bradbury, B. Lewis (District Councillor), G. Millar (Clerk) and 4 Parishioners.
1. Chairman’s Welcome
Cllr Millar welcomed all as the newly elected Chairman of Staunton Parish Council.
2. Receive Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr Peach and County Councillor Will Windsor-Clive.
3. Declarations of Interest
None declared.
4. To Confirm the Minutes from the Previous Bi-Monthly Meeting held on Tuesday 12th March 2019 and from the Annual Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 2nd April 2019
The minutes of the bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 12th March 2019 were proposed by Cllr Fardon and seconded by Cllr Williams to be accepted as a true record.
Additionally, the minutes of the recent Annual Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 2nd April 2019 were proposed by Cllr Bradbury and seconded by Cllr Fardon to be accepted as a true record.
5. Matters Arising
Park – Chartist Way
Cllr Fuller has contacted Forest of Dean District Council who have confirmed that maintenance work to improve the park is planned to take place imminently. As of Tuesday 14th May no work had begun, so Cllr Fuller has agreed to follow up with the Forest of Dean District Council if the work has not begun by Friday 17th May.
Cllr Fuller also reported that dog fouling no longer seems to be an issue in this area.
6. Audit 2018/2019
Council to declare an exemption from the requirement for a limited assurance review
The Council approved Staunton Parish Council’s exemption from the requirement for a limited assurance review. Cllr Millar and the Responsible Financial Officer signed the Certificate of Exemption.
To approve Section 1: Annual Governance Statement 2018/2019
The Council approved the Annual Governance Statement, and the document was signed by Cllr Millar and the Clerk.
To approve Section 2: Accounting Statements 2018/2019 for Staunton Parish Council
The Council approved the Accounting Statements for Staunton Parish Council, and the document was signed by Cllr Millar and the Responsible Financial Officer.
7. Quiz
Cllr Millar updated all that Staunton Parish Council held a fundraising quiz night on Wednesday 8th May where £252 was raised and 32 people attended. However, moving forward it has been agreed that more advertising is needed and an agreement on where funds raised would be best spent.
All Councillors have agreed that the next fundraising quiz night will be held in July, with a date to be arranged.
8. Post Office
Cllr Millar told all we are now in the third week of the new Post Office service at Staunton Garden Centre. District Councillor, Brian Lewis who owns the Garden Centre was introduced and asked for his feedback. He reported that the service is currently well used and busy.
9. Staunton Mini Roundabout
Cllr Millar stated the need for the mini roundabout to be re-levelled and moved back to its original location, which Corse Parish Council is in agreement with. Contact with Highways to be made regarding this.
Cllr Millar then invited Cllr Fuller to highlight a Parishioner concern during this agenda item.
It has been asked whether Staunton Parish Council could move the speed sign onto the Ledbury Road. Cllr Allen stated that he is happy to install a bracket so we can look to fulfil this request. Cllr Millar requested the Clerk send a letter to the Parishioner concerned to provide an update.
It has also been suggested by Cllr Fardon that any future relocations of the speed sign or any similar maintenance works within the Village be published in the Parish Magazine.
10.Footpaths
Cllr Williams stated an issue with stiles and fencing within the Village, including wire mesh that has been installed over a stile preventing dogs from passing through.
Also, a footbridge on Whitmore Way has become dangerous to use with missing sections now apparent.
A Parishioner also raised concerns over two public rights of way that have become overgrown and difficult to use. One near Pear Tree Cottage and the other on Stoney Lane.
Cllr Williams has agreed to collate a log of such issues within Staunton to include photographic evidence to aid in rectifying all issues. The Clerk is to communicate this project with Corse Parish Council.
11.Finance
Financial Report: Payments & Receipts 17/01/19 – 26/04/19
Opening Balance Brought Forward from Last Reconciliation: £1,977.02
Payments in Period:
06/02/19 000832 Clerk’s Feb Salary £168.30
06/02/19 000833 Clerk’s Feb Expenses £21.67
06/03/19 000834 Clerk’s March Salary £168.30
06/03/19 000835 Clerk’s March Expenses £21.67
06/03/19 000836 Website Fee £22.43
06/03/19 000837 50% Grass Cutting £155.00
06/04/19 000838 Clerk’s April Salary £168.30
06/04/19 000839 Clerk’s April Expenses £30.90
TOTAL: £756.57
Receipts in Period:
26/04/19 2019/2020 Precept £4,568.00
TOTAL: £4,568.00
Balance After All Payments & Receipts Are Accounted For: £5,788.45
Cheques/Receipts Not Presented in Period:
06/04/19 000838 Clerk’s April Salary £168.30
06/04/19 000839 Clerk’s April Expenses £30.90
TOTAL: £199.20
Balance After Accounting for Unpresented Entries: £5,987.65
Statement of Account
Balance in Lloyds TSB Account @ 26/04/19: £5,987.65
Unpresented Cheques Drawn Post Bank Statement:
06/05/19 000840 Clerk’s May Salary £183.20
06/05/19 000841 Clerk’s May Expenses £21.67
TOTAL: £204.87
Balance After ALL Payments Clear: £5,583.58
12.Planning
P1232/18/OUT
Outline application, with all matters reserved, for the demolition of existing buildings and the
erection of up to 31 dwelling units (and the carrying out of associated works) - Yew Tree Cottage, Gloucester Road, Corse, Gloucestershire
Staunton Parish Council Comment - OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P1788/18/FUL
Erection of a single storey extension, porch extension, replacement garage/shed and hay barn. Demolition of existing shed and hay barn – Hillview, Moat Lane, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QG
Staunton Parish Council Comment - DETAILED LETTER SENT WITH A RANGE OF COMMENTS
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P0046/19/DISCON
Discharge of Condition 03 (Tree Survey) of planning permission P1788/18/FUL – Hillview, Moat Lane, Staunton, Gloucestershire, Gl19 3QG
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P0051/19/FUL
Erection of an agricultural storage barn with associated gravel area, landscaping and works - Nutwood Barn, Sladbrook Lane, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QP
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - WITHDRAWN
P0392/19/OUT
Outline application for the erection of a detached dwelling and associated works (some matters reserved) – Pear Tree Cottage, Prince Crescent, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3RF
Staunton Parish Council Comment - OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - PENDING CONSIDERATION
P0466/19/LBC
Listed building consent for the installation of door to rear elevation – The Orchard, Prince Crescent, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3RF
Staunton Parish Council Comment - NO OBJECTION
FoDDC Decision - GRANTED PERMISSION
P0589/19/FUL
Erection of a stable block with associated works – Sunrise, Old Pike, Staunton, Gloucestershire, Gl19 3QN
Staunton Parish Council Comment - TO BE CIRCULATED
FoDDC Decision - PENDING CONSIDERATION
13. Any Other Business
Cllr Millar welcomed District Councillor Brian Lewis and encouraged him to attend our meetings whenever possible.
14. Public Participation
A Parishioner voiced concerns over infilling that has taken place in Prince Crescent contrary to planning policies.
The meeting finished at 8:50pm
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