STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 9th July 2024
Venue: Corse and Staunton Village Hall Annexe
Time: 7:30pm
Present: Councillors; J. Millar, D. Peach, D. Williams, B. Allen, J. Capper, P. Burford (District Councillor), B. Buck (Corse Parish Council Representative), G. Millar (Clerk), and 1 Parishioner.
1.Chairman’s Welcome
Cllr Millar welcomed all present.
2.Receive Apologies
Apologies were received from District Councillor, Clayton Williams and Cllr Fuller and County Councillor, Gill Moseley.
3.Declarations of Interest
None declared.
4. To confirm the minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting and AGM held on Tuesday 14th May 2024 and to receive the minutes of the APM held on Tuesday 14th May 2024
The minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 14th May 2024 were proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Peach to be accepted as a true record following an approved amendment to item 14.
The minutes of the AGM held on Tuesday 14th May 2024 were proposed by Cllr Williams and seconded by Cllr Capper to be accepted as a true record.
Councillors also received a draft copy of the minutes from the APM held on Tuesday 14th May 2024, which were accepted ahead of approval at Staunton Parish Council’s next APM due to be held in May 2025.
5. County Councillor Report
A brief report was given in County Councillor, Gill Moseley’s absence reminding all that applications are still open for the Build Back Better Councillor Scheme for Communities and Youth Services.
6. District Councillor Report
District Councillor, Philip Burford reported that Sian Roxborough, Monitoring Officer has now left Forest of Dean District Council.
Publica Services are now returning to Forest of Dean District Council.
A new draft of the Local Plan consultation is now open, although there is no change from the previous plan for Staunton and Corse.
7. District Councillor Report
No report provided.
8. Defibrillator
Cllr Millar noted that all outstanding purchases have now been made for the replacement parts required for the ongoing use of the defibrillator.
Cllr Capper to circulate information regarding defibrillator training in due course.
9. Footpaths
The new Public Rights of Way Officer, Will Saunders has recently undertaken a site visit with Cllr Williams to look at all problem footpaths within Staunton, with GST32 resurfacing being noted as a priority and GST 5 also a priority as parts of the footpath are currently blocked.
10.2024/25 Winter Plan
Staunton Parish Council’s winter plan was discussed. It was agreed to re-confirm that Staunton Parish Council’s snow warden is happy to continue the role for 2024/25.
11.Fly Tipping
It was reported that the issue is much improved since the recent removal of the bins from the area.
12.Replacement Noticeboard
Staunton Parish Council’s replacement noticeboard to be situated along Ledbury Road has now been delivered and installation is due to be arranged.
13.Draft Local Plan 2021-2041 Consultation
Following discussion, it was agreed that Cllr Millar is to draft comments for submission highlighting Councillors support of the consultation comments regarding the communities of Staunton and Corse.
14.Finance
Council to discuss and approve any donations for 2024/25
It was proposed by Cllr Peach and seconded by Cllr Williams to donate £100 to Staunton and Corse Football Club, and £300 to Corse and Staunton Village Hall.
Council to receive updates regarding 2023/24 audit and insurance cover
Staunton Parish Council’s Certificate of Exemption has been submitted to our external auditor with acknowledgement of receipt received.
All financial records have also been submitted to Staunton Parish Council’s independent internal auditor.
It was reported that Staunton Parish Council’s insurance cover is now in place for 2024/25, costing £312.19 to include the newly purchased defibrillator.
15.Planning
16.Any Other Business
Cllr Millar notified all the front properties on the development that is part of planning application P0731/22/FUL will now have slate tiles installed on the roofs rather than red tiles.
The previously postponed Fundraising Supper Club held at The Swan Community Hub will now take place on 17th August. Another event is also due to be arranged for October.
Cllr Williams noted that The Swan Community Hub hedge is now overgrown along the footpath. Cllr Millar to contact owners regarding this.
17.Public Participation
No items raised.
The meeting finished at 8:26pm
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