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HAWKINGE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES 13 OCTOBER 2004

Minutes of a meeting of HAWKINGE PARISH COUNCIL held on 13th October 2004 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall


Present: Cllr. Callahan (Chairman)

              Cllrs. Ms Brisley, Heasman, Hodgson, Hogben, Punnett, Trice and Smith
 

In attendance: Mrs Hardy (Clerk)
 

Apologies: Cllr. Mrs Newton

 

OPEN MEETING

Four parishioners were present.    Matters raised included a complaint about the state of the roads; new police initiatives to deal with problems caused by disruptive youths in the district (exclusion zones and anti-social behaviour orders)

 

END OF OPEN MEETING

 

3/04     Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 8th September 2004 were approved and signed by the Chairman (prop. Cllr. Heasman, sec. Cllr. Trice) Votes: 6 in favour 2 abstentions (not present at the meeting) subject to the following amendment:

Min. 992(d) Public Rights of Way    Cllr. Punnett said he would like to see the Canterbury Road footpath extended beyond the Coombe Way junction as far as the property named “Fox Hollowâ€?.

 

4/04            Declarations of Interest

Cllrs. Smith and Callahan declared an interest in planning matters (members of Development Control Committee SDC) they reserved the right to make a decision at District level when they are in possession of all the facts relating to an application.    Cllr. Heasman declared an interest in the Community Centre (Trustee) and Village Hall (Trustee).   Cllrs. Trice and Hodgson declared an interest in the football project (founders members of Hawkinge Football Club).    Cllr. Smith declared an interest in the Spitfire Leisuredrome (Trustee of Hawkinge Youth & Community Sports Council).

 

5/04            Chairman’s Announcement

Cllr. Callahan said the Chairman of the Village Hall Management Committee had asked him to sign documentation regarding the sale of some of the village hall land.     He needed to take legal advice and would report to the Council at the next meeting.

 

6/04     Matters arising out of the Minutes

       (a) District Council Meeting 21st July held in Hawkinge (open meeting Q3)

Mr Harris, Democratic Services Manager, SDC, said preparation of an Action Plan to deal with matters raised by Hawkinge residents had been delayed.   The Council had been focussing on reducing the Council Tax and there had been changes in the Council’s Executive.   The issues have now been categorised and officers requested to contact the persons who had raised them.    They should contact people in the next few weeks.

 

 

       (b) Commonwealth War Graves Commission [min.995(c)]       

Councillors received a reply (6th October) and were able to establish that the war memorial in Hawkinge Cemetery, Aerodrome Road, is a Cross of Sacrifice; these monuments belong to the Commission and do not have names engraved on them.

      (c ) White Horse Hill – grass verges

Project Manager Infrastructure, Folkestone & Dover Water Services, advised that connections to the network had been completed and they were currently reinstating the footpath.  They would replace any bulbs and trees that had been removed and would attend a site meeting on completion if the PC requested one.

 

7/04     Reports – Working Groups

Community Liaison – no report

Planning and Development – two plans received referred to Plans section

Sports and Ground Maintenance/Football Project

Cllr. Trice had asked Mr McMillan to obtain quotations to lay a foundation for the car park.   The Group were considering alternative ways to dispose of the subsoil.

Cllr. Hodgson said more and more children were coming to play football.   They hoped more volunteers qualified to coach would come forward.

Public Rights of Way – nothing to report

            Finance

Cllr. Callahan said he would call a meeting soon to discuss the budget.

 

8/04     Other Bodies

Hawkinge Community Centre

Cllr. Hodgson had attended a meeting of the Executive Committee on 24th September.    The problems with the acoustics in the main hall have been resolved and bookings have increased.    The CCTV cameras had been moved to better locations.   Only named people can view the films; PC Moody has access to it, all others have to sign.    

Hawkinge Neighbourhood Management Partnership

Cllr. Callahan who serves on the Board, said HNMP has secured land alongside Tesco (funded by central government) to site a temporary building to provide office accommodation.             

Hawkinge Village Hall

Cllr. Brisley said at a meeting on 5th October it was decided to paint the outside of the hall and block up toilet and rear windows because of vandalism.

Churchill School

Cllr. Smith (School Governor) said Phase III is finished and will be officially opened on 22nd October.

Hawkinge Primary School

Cllr. Hodgson (School Governor) to attend a meeting the following evening.

 

9/04     Spitfire Leisuredrome

       (a) Hawkinge Youth & Community Sports Council - Lease

The Chairman said he had spoken to Mr Lawrence (Chairman of the Trustees) about some small items in the Lease.    He hoped that HY&CSC would accept the Terms of the Lease offered by the Parish Council and it would be signed before the end of next month.

       (b) Leisuredrome Hall

The Clerk had received notice that the Annual Public Entertainments Licence was due for renewal.    

It was Resolved that the Parish Council would not renew the Entertainments Licence.    (prop. Cllr. Hogben, sec. Cllr. Heasman)  Votes: For 5 Against 0 Abstentions 3

 

10/04   Correspondence

The following correspondence was accepted and noted:

            KCC  - The Future of Kent Highways Partnership - report

            KCC Planning for Minerals in Kent 2004 – 2021: first consultation document

            defra - Clean Neighbourhoods – consultation document

            NHS Shepway Primary Care Trust: Annual Report 2003/2004

 

11/04   Finance

       (a) The Clerk said the Finance Group would meet to consider a draft budget for

2005/06 and bring its recommendations to the November meeting.    The precept should be fixed at the December meeting.

      (b) Tree Planting on football ground

Cllr. Trice said it was time to complete the planting programme that formed part of the contract with Deacons.    

It was Resolved that Cllr. Trice be delegated to oversee the operation and investigate grants that might be available to cover the cost.  (prop. Cllr. Heasman, sec. Cllr. Brisley) Votes: all in favour

      (c) Christmas Concert

Cllr. Heasman accepted a request that he make the arrangements for the concert this year.    Hythe Town Concert Band will give a concert on Sunday, 5th December at 2.30 pm in the Community Centre.   Children from Churchill and Hawkinge Primary Schools will give a short performance during the concert.

Tea and mince pies will be provided as usual.

      (d) Accounts: the following accounts were presented for payment:

 
 
   ch.date
            £
 
   
 KAPC Information Day
   13.10.04
         47.00
 
 
 Village Hall (invest. interest)
 
         36.32
 
 
 BTCV (Tree Warden Scheme) donation
 
        100.00
 
 
 Audit Commission
 
        881.25
 
 
 KCC (KCS) p.copier
 
         10.25
 
 
 Society LC Clerks (Clerk's Manual 2004)
 
         24.00
 
 
 A.H.Computer Services
 
    
  repair, new modem & Norton Anti-Virus 2005
         79.98
 
 
 Folkestone & Dover Water Services
 
         14.96
 
 
 Harmer Landscapes Ltd.
 
         54.05
 
 
 Cowgate Landscaping (demolition toilet)
 
        881.25
 
 
   outstanding account not approved Sept.
 
   
 
 Mrs B.M.Hardy (salary)
 
        669.24
 
 
 Mrs B.M.Hardy (expenses)
 
         16.13
 
 
 NatWest EBS
      DD
         10.00
 
 
 A.P.Willcox, Printers
 
        134.00
 
 

            It was Resolved that payment of the accounts be approved with the exception of

Cowgate Landscaping because demolition of the base of the toilet block had not been done for public safety reasons; Cowgate Landscaping to be asked to submit another account to cover the work carried out and payment will be made as soon as it is received.    (prop. Cllr. Hodgson, sec. Cllr. Heasman)  Votes: For 6 Against 0 Abstention 2.

 

12/04   Plans

            The following plans had been received and comments sent:

Y04/1197/SH Roxeth, Coombe Wood Lane: erection of a rear conservatory

No objections

Y04/1205/SH 105 Canterbury Road: erection of two storey rear extension

No objections

Y04/1108/SH Land between 107 & 113 Canterbury Road: change of use of land including siting of a temporary building to provide office accommodation in connection with Hawkinge Neighbourhood Management Partnership:  

No objections.   Comment: the land should be returned to an open area after the temporary building is no longer required.

Additional Comment sent 23.9.04

The footpath should be moved to the opposite side of the land because it runs the length of a private house and garden.    The occupier has suffered vandalism and “nuisanceâ€? because the footpath is next to their property.

Y04/0881/SH Land at Aerodrome Road: erection of a two-storey block of 12 flats together with associated parking (resubmission of planning application Y03/1470/SH).     The Council has no objection in principle to the amended plan for 12 flats and approves the revised drawing submitted by the developer, number des/02/86/2003.  

The Council approved the actions of the Planning Group.

Planning applications considered at the meeting:

Y04/1331/SH Land at junction of Haven Drive and Spitfire Way: erection of a public house incorporating 2 No. self contained flats together with associated parking, landscaping and access (resubmission of planning application Y04/0395/SH).    
No objections.     

Comment: The Council has some reservations about where the entrance is located because of the volume of traffic.

Votes: For 4 Against 1 Abstentions 3 (two district councillors)

Y04/1332/SH Land adjacent Haven Drive: erection of a retail food store together with associated car parking, landscaping and access (resubmission of planning application Y04/0215/SH).

No objections.

Comment: The Council has some reservations about where the entrance is located because of the volume of traffic.

Votes: For 4 Against 1 Abstentions 3 (two district councillors)

 

13/04   Cars Parking on Football Ground (Boot Fairs)

Cllr. Hogben said that the Cricket Club is holding boot fairs quite frequently on the cricket field and people are parking their cars on the football ground.    He thought the situation should be formalised.     Cllr. Hodgson said the Cricket Club had originally intended to hold boot fairs four times a year.    He would look into the matter and report back at the next meeting.

 

14/04   Appearance of the village

Cllr. Callahan asked councillors to consider what the Council could do to improve the appearance of the village.    He suggested that they encourage volunteers or consider employing somebody.     Cllr. Smith said that Neighbourhood Management Partnership would be making a Village Appraisal and it might provide money for a project.     He proposed that the Parish Council make its own appraisal and bring their suggestions to the next meeting.

It was Resolved that the Council carry out its own village appraisal and councillors bring their suggestions for ways to improve the appearance of the village to the next meeting.    (prop. Cllr. Smith, sec. Cllr. Hogben) Votes For 5 Against 0 Abstentions 3.

            

15/04   CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

           It was resolved that because publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by

Reason of the confidential nature of business to be transacted the public (including the Press) be excluded from the meeting pursuant to the provision of sub section 100 & 102 of the Local Government Act, 1972.

 

16/04   Football Ground - Contract for grass cutting

The Council received three estimates.

It was Resolved that the Council accept the quotation from Kent County Council Landscape Services to cut the football ground (approx. 7 acres) for £675 per annum (exc. VAT) based on 18 cuts per season.    Additional cuts will be £37.50 per occasion.    (prop. Cllr. Hogben, sec. Cllr. Callahan)  Votes: all in favour
 

17/04   Office Equipment

The Chairman reported that the 5-year maintenance contract for the Council’s photo-copier had expired and the company would not renew it.    The machine had broken down several times lately.    Kent County Council Supplies had a personal photocopier suitable for small office use in its catalogue – guide purchase price £413.00.

It was Resolved that the Council purchase a new photo-copier from KCC and that the Clerk place an order with KCC Supplies Department for the model they recommend for Parish Councils.    (prop. Cllr. Hogben, sec. Cllr. Heasman) Votes: all in favour             
 

18/04   Sale of strip of land at the Leisuredrome (min.968)

SDC had granted the developer planning permission.    It was agreed that Kingsfords be asked to contact the developer to progress the sale of the land straight away.


The meeting closed at 9.40 pm

HAWKINGE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES 8 SEPTEMBER 2004

Minutes of a meeting of the HAWKINGE PARISH COUNCIL held o­n 8th September, 2004 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall

Present: Cllr. Mrs Newton (Vice-Chairman) in the Chair

              Cllrs. Ms Brisley, Heasman, Hogben, Punnett, Trice and Smith

 

In attendance: Mrs Hardy (Clerk)

 

Apologies: Cllrs. Callahan and Hodgson

 

OPEN MEETING

 

12 parishioners were present.    The following matters were raised:

(1) Complaint about the state of the A260 in Hawkinge and the car park behind the shops.  (2) The number of robberies in the area and congestion caused by traffic using Tescos foodstore – could deliveries be made by the car park at the rear of the shops?  

(3) The Shepway District Council meeting held in Hawkinge recently had taken questions from the public – when and how would answers to the questions be published?

The Chairman said the Parish Council would write to Kent Highways, Kent Police and SDC for information regarding the above matters.

 

END OF OPEN MEETING

 

989      Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held o­n 14th July 2004 were approved and signed by the Chairman (prop. Cllr. Heasman, sec. Cllr. Punnett) Votes: 5 in favour 2 abstentions (not present at the meeting)

The minutes of an extraordinary meeting held o­n 5th August 2004 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman (prop. Cllr. Heasman, sec. Cllr. Trice) Votes: 5 in favour 2 abstentions (not present at the meeting).

 

990            Declarations of Interest

Cllr. Smith declared an interest in planning matters (member of Development Control Committee SDC) he reserved the right to make a decision at District level when he is in possession of all the facts relating to an application.

Cllr. Heasman declared an interest in the Community Centre (Trustee).   Cllr. Trice declared an interest in the football project (founder member of Hawkinge Football Club)

 

991      Matters arising out of the Minutes

       (a) Disused Toilet block and footpath

The Chairman reported that the toilet block had been demolished.

       (b) Public Footway in front of shops, Canterbury Road

Reply from Kent Highways regarding the PC’s request that the lower footpath be identified by coloured markings (10th August).   Mr Coller, Traffic Engineer, was unsure of the ownership of the area; he stated that when the next phase of the Hawkinge Aerodrome site is developed a bypass link will be created and he understood a sum of money would be made available for improvements to the Canterbury Road.   The PC will be consulted o­n any proposed scheme.    

The Clerk said Cllr. Callahan had spoken to Mr Coller since the letter was received and Kent Highways agreed that the footpath is part of the highway.   He was pursuing the matter of marking the footpath.

 

       (c) Flower Tubs, Shopping Area

The Hawkinge & District Gardeners’ Society had written to say that none of its members were able to accept responsibility for the flower tubs.   

Councillors agreed that the PC would have to pay to have the flower tubs attended to and that it should apply to the Community Chest for funds.

It was Resolved that SDC and local landscaping firms be asked to provide quotations for maintaining the tubs o­n an annual basis and that the PC apply to the Community Chest for funds after the approximate cost of the project is known.

(prop. Cllr. Smith, sec. Cllr. Trice) Votes: 6 in favour 1 abstention

 

992      Reports – Working Groups

       (a) Community Liaison

Cllr. Heasman reported that the Postmaster had applied for a post box to be located near to the Post Office.

       (b) Planning and Development

Cllr. Trice reported that SDC had approved with conditions the Parish Council’s application for the erection of a pavilion for use as changing rooms and formation of a car park at the football ground.   

 

At this point Cllr. Heasman left the meeting

 

       (c) Sports and Ground Maintenance/Football Project

Cllr. Trice reported that a unit had been purchased from Hythe Plant Services (min.984) and was now installed o­n the ground to provide a temporary changing facility for players.  

Cllr. Trice said the grass needed cutting o­n a regular basis and he thought the PC should have a contract o­n an annual basis with a local firm.

It was agreed that the PC obtain at least three quotations including SDC for cutting the grass o­n the football ground (approx. 7 acres) to a level for recreational purposes o­n an annual basis.

McMillan & Associates had advised that SDC would consider Grasscrete a suitable material for the car park area.    Councillors discussed other options.   Cllr. Trice was asked to ascertain whether SDC would consider tarmac a suitable material, as this would be less expensive than Grasscrete.

It was agreed that Kent Highways be asked to supply a sign to indicate the entrance to the football ground at the Incinerator Road junction with the A260.

 

       (d) Public Rights of Way

Cllr. Punnett said he would like to see the Canterbury Road footpath extended beyond the Coombe Way junction as far as the property named “Fox Hollow�.

 

993      Other Bodies

Hawkinge Neighbourhood Management Partnership

It was reported that the Project Manager had been appointed and the Board would be meeting the following day.    Minutes of the HNMP meetings are available for public inspection in the library and the Community Centre.

 

Hawkinge Village Hall

Cllr. Punnett said the committee intend to change the layout of the area outside the hall near the fire doors.    They hope to reduce the amount of vandalism that has occurred recently.

 

994      Hawkinge Youth & Community Sports Council

The Clerk reported that there was no progress regarding the Lease.   Kingsfords were making inquiries about the delay o­n behalf of the Parish Council.

The Chairman said the Kent ACF had left the Leisuredrome because of Health & Safety issues and now parade at Shorncliffe Camp, Folkestone.   She stressed the need for adults to volunteer to run youth clubs.  

 

995      Correspondence

       (a) Head of Democracy and Local Governance, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Consultations o­n (1) a draft code for Local Government Employees and (2) a review of restrictions o­n the political activities of Local Authority employees and pay of Political Assistants (19th August) – consultation papers.   Clerk to read and pass to Chairman for his comments.

       (b) KAPC: Finance Information Day at Lenham Community Centre o­n Sat. 16th

             October (£40 + VAT).     Cllr. Newton said she would like to attend.  

       (c) The Royal Air Forces Association, Folkestone: Battle of Britain Commemoration

            15th September wreath laying ceremony o­n the Leas and a short ceremony at

             Hawkinge War Memorial at 6.20 pm and Church Service o­n 19th September in

             Folkestone.     Councillors and residents invited to attend.

The Clerk was asked to advise the War Graves Commission that there is no inscription o­n the War Memorial in the Hawkinge Cemetery, Aerodrome Road.

       (d) Notice of the following events were received and noted:

            KAPC: Provision of Training Evening for Councillors Thurs. 23rd September at

            St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Cheriton.

            Kent County Council: Local Board meeting for Shepway Thurs. 16th Sept. 6.30 to

8.30 pm at Elham Village Hall

            Shepway Primary Care Trust AGM 28th Sept. Community Centre 12.00 to 2 pm

Planning, Environmental Health and Building Control Services, SDC: Parish and Town Council Planning User Group meeting 14th Sept. Stelling Minnis Village hall at 7 pm

      (e) The following documents were received:

            SEEDA - South East Water Resources Forum Annual Report 2003.

            Kent Police – o­ne copy of S.E.Kent Business Plan 2004-2005

            Kent County Council – o­ne copy of Annual Plan 2004/05

 

996      Finance

       (a) The Clerk reported that the Annual Audit had been completed.   A copy of

the Annual Return had been sent to all councillors with the agenda.   The Notice of Conclusion of Audit and Right to Inspect the Annual Return had been posted o­n the PC notice board.

      (b) BTCV Tree Warden scheme – letter from BTCV enclosing a summary of the

tree warden’s activities in Hawkinge during 2003.   They requested a donation towards the cost of operating the scheme.

It was Resolved that BTCV be given a donation of £100 for the year 2004/05.

(prop. Cllr. Hogben, sec. Cllr. Trice) Votes: all in favour

       (c) Payment of the accounts was approved (prop. Cllr. Trice, sec. Cllr. Newton).

 
 
   ch.                                                 date            £
 
 
 Mrs B.M.Hardy (salary August)   4.8.04        669.24
 
 
 A H Computer Services      "         52.99
 
 
 Hawkinge Cricket and Social Club      "         88.13
 
 
 Southern Water      "         55.41
 
 
 Hythe Plant Services   5.8.04        646.25
 
 
 A.P.Willcox, Printers  25.8.04        122.50
 
 
 Seeboard Energy (SL)      "         44.56
 
 
 Cowgate Landscaping      "     4,024.38
 
 
 Funtime Entertainment Unlimited      "        310.00
 
 
 W & T Clayson (Agricultural Contractors) "        211.50
 
 
 Mrs B.M.Hardy (salary September)  8.9.04        669.24
 
 
 Mrs B.M.Hardy (expenses)         19.59
 
 
 SDC rates (SL)        161.00
 
 
 NatWest EBS         10.00
 
 
 Staples (new printer and supplies)        191.95
 
 
 Harmer Landscapes Ltd.         54.05
 

 

Cllr. Hogben stated that three quotations are required by Local Authorities before contracts are awarded.

 

997      Plans

            The following plans had been received and comments sent:

Y04/0760/SH 3 Barnhurst Lane: erection of 2 no. front dormers and extension of roof to rear (resubmission of p. application Y04/0384/SH).   No objections

Y04/0951/SH Land adjacent 1 – 6 Millfield: siting of a portacabin in connection with Millfield Residents Association.  No objections   

Y04/1041/SH 252 Canterbury Road: erection of a two storey side and rear extension.   No objections.

Y04/1049/SH 29 Waddington Drive: erection of a two storey side extension. 

No objections

Y04/1108/SH Land between 107 & 113 Canterbury Road: change of use of land including siting of a temporary building to provide office accommodation in connection with Hawkinge Neighbourhood Management Partnership: 

No objections.   Comment: the land should be returned to an open area after the temporary building is no longer required.

Y04/1118/SH 10 Stempe Close: alterations to garage to provide living accommodation.  

Objection o­n the following grounds:   The driveway to the property is shared, loss of garage space could cause parking problems within the shared area.  

Y04/1145/SH 59 Mitchell Avenue: erection of a single storey rear extension to provide a sunlounge.     No objections

Y04/1174/SH Windrush, Coombe Wood Lane: erection of a replacement garage together with an extension and alterations to the roof including the installation of 2 No. dormer windows to the front elevations.  No objections

Comment:  Coombe Wood Lane is an unadopted road that is in need of repair.

 

998      Road Signs in Cowgate Lane

Cllr. Hogben said in view of the number of additional houses built in recent years, the 30 mph sign needed to be moved further along the lane.    It was agreed that Kent Highways be asked to review the speed limit restriction because of the number of houses built and move the present 30 mph sign to a more appropriate position.

 

999     CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

           It was resolved that because publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by

Reason of the confidential nature of business to be transacted the public (including the Press) be excluded from the meeting pursuant to the provision of sub section 100 & 102 of the Local Government Act, 1972.

 

1/04     Annual Review of Clerk’s salary

KAPC  had published the national salary award for part-time clerks for 2004/05.  Referred to the Finance Group

         

2/04     Sale of strip of land at the Leisuredrome (min.968)

SDC had not received an amended planning application from the developer.

 

The meeting closed at 9.20 p.m.

 

Minutes of an extraordinary meeting of Hawkinge Parish Council held o­n Thursday, 5th August 2004 at 10.30 a.m. in the Village Hall

 

Present: Cllr. Callahan (Chairman)

              Cllrs. Heasman, Hogben, Punnett and Trice

 

In attendance: Mrs Hardy (Clerk)

 

Apologies: Cllrs. Ms Brisley, Hodgson, Mrs Newton and Smith

 

Cllr. Callahan opened the meeting and stated that he had called it so that councillors could receive an up-date regarding the sale of the strip of land at the Leisurdrome and deal with other planning matters.

 

986            Declarations of Interest

Cllr. Callahan declared an interest in planning matters (member of Development Control Committee SDC) he reserved the right to make a decision at District level when he is in possession of all the facts relating to an application.

 

987      Sale of strip of land at the Leisuredrome (mins.968 and 982)

The Chairman reported that the developer had submitted a planning application for the site (Y04/0881/SH) and it showed that contrary to the Council’s wishes the buildings encroached o­n the strip of land to be purchased.    The developer has now been told that there will be a covenant placed o­n the land when it is sold to prevent building o­n the strip of land.

Cllr. Callahan and Cllrs. Heasman and Trice had met the developer and they had agreed, subject to Parish Council approval, a compromise that will allow o­ne of the flats to be built o­n the strip.  

Cllr. Callahan asked councillors to decide o­n o­ne of the following three options:

1. A covenant is placed o­n the land to prevent building o­n it.

2. The proposed covenant be removed completely

3. The covenant is removed for this planning application o­nly because of the modification made by the developer.

It was Resolved that option 3 be adopted and the Council’s solicitor be instructed to place a covenant o­n the strip of land to prevent the developer and future owners of the land from building o­n it and that the covenant be waived for the amended planning application to be submitted to SDC prior to the sale of the land.

(prop. Cllr. Heasman, sec. Cllr. Hogben) Votes For 4 Against 0 Abstention 1 (District Councillor).

 

988      Planning Applications

KCC SH/04/TEMP/0030 Hawkinge Vehicle Services, Aerodrome Road

To continue to dismantle end of life vehicles with recovered parts storage:

Strongly approve the application.   Votes: all in favour

Comment to be sent to Kent County Council.

 

Y04/0996/SH Bramdene, Stombers Lane: outline application for the erection of three detached dwellings together with garages.    PC strongly objects o­n the grounds that in filling of back land is contrary to District planning policy (RS2 Local Plan)

Votes: For 3 Against 0 Abstentions 2 (one District Councillor)

 

Y04/1015/SH The Paddock, Stombers Lane: erection of a two storey front extension.    No objections

 

Y04/1021/SH 11 Sandpiper Road: erection of a 1.8m fence fronting footpath/ cycleway.   No objections

 

The meeting closed at 11.20 a.m.

Minutes of the meeting of HAWKINGE PARISH COUNCIL held o­n Wed. 14th July 2004 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall

 

Present: Cllr. Callahan (Chairman)

              Cllrs. Heasman, Hodgson, Punnett and Trice

 

Apologies: Cllr. Ms. Brisley, Cllr. Hogben (indisposed) Cllr. Mrs Newton (KACF commitment) Cllr. Smith (District Council meeting)

 

The Chairman told the meeting that Joan Brisley was convalescing after the accident.    She had written to thank the Chairman, Clerk and councillors for the basket of flowers sent to the hospital.

OPEN MEETING

A resident said that after the grass verges are cut the cuttings are left.   In many cases the drains in the roads are blocked as a result.   Did SDC intend to clear the drains to prevent flooding?    In addition weeds growing in the kerb are obstructing the flow of rainwater to the drains.    Properties had already been flooded in Canterbury Road and it was causing a problem throughout the village.    It was agreed that SDC be advised.

Mr Ian Norman (Community Warden) gave an account of crimes committed in Hawkinge during the past month.   Speed checks had been carried out.   There are play schemes for children during the school holidays at Hawkinge Primary School.

     

END OF OPEN MEETING

 

972      Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held o­n 9th June 2004 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman (prop. Cllr. Trice, sec. Cllr. Heasman) 

 

973            Declarations of Interest

Cllr. Callahan declared an interest in planning matters (member of Development Control Committee SDC) he reserved the right to make a decision at District level when he is in possession of all the facts relating to an application.

Cllr. Heasman declared an interest in the Community Centre (Trustee).

 

974      Matters arising out of the Minutes

       (a) Disused Toilet block and footpath (mins.958 and 971)

The Chairman thanked the councillors who helped to clear the footpath of all shrubbery.    While the work was in progress, he had received a quotation from a local firm to remove the tree roots and make good the tarmac areas; remove the wall adjoining the toilet block and construct a crossover between the existing path and the car parking area; the work to be completed before 4th July when the Post Office in the Community Centre was due to open.   

Cllr. Callahan said he had contacted some councillors to get approval to accept the quotation and an application had been sent to the Hawkinge Neighbourhood Management Partnership Community Chest for a grant to pay for the footpath.   The application was accepted and in view of the fact that the work was done with no expenditure by the Council, he had not called a special meeting.    He asked councillors to ratify the action taken.

It was Resolved that the action taken by the Chairman to ensure that a footpath to provide access for parishioners from the shopping area Canterbury Road to the Post Office in the Community Centre prior to its opening, be approved.

(prop. Cllr. Punnett, sec. Cllr. Trice) Votes: For 4 Against 0 Abstention 1 (District Councillor)

Cllr. Heasman said there was some concern that the footpath ends suddenly and pedestrians have to walk across the rough surface of the car park, most of which is owned by SDC, the rest by the Community Centre Trust.

The Chairman said that all parties including the Village Hall Management Committee needed to meet to discuss the problem of car parking in the area and the continuation of the footpath/cycle path that at present stops at the boundary of the village hall land.     The Footpaths Group will be responsible for arranging a meeting.

Discussion about the need to demolish the disused toilet block was deferred to the confidential section.

 

       (b) Sport Relief – National o­ne-Mile Run (min. 966)

Cllr. Trice said the day had been very successful, 240 runners had taken part both young and old, to raise money for the Sport Relief Charity.     Final donations had still to come in.     He asked the Council if, in view of the fact that portaloos were not hired, it would contribute £60 to cover the costs of the day.  

It was Resolved that the Council reimburse Cllr. Trice the £60 costs incurred in organising the event as its contribution towards the Sport Relief charity.

(prop. Cllr. Callahan, sec. Cllr. Heasman) Votes: all in favour

The Chairman congratulated Cllr. Trice o­n organising an excellent event.

 

975      Reports – Working Groups

       (a) Sports and Ground Maintenance/Football Project

Cllr. Hodgson reported that because the Cricket Club is having a new extension to their pavilion built, it is unable to provide The Hawkinge Football Club with changing facilities for the next season.     He and Cllr. Trice had been visiting various companies that sell new and second hand portakabins.    They had also looked into the possibility of purchasing second hand metal containers, although these would have no interior fitments.     The minimum requirement is three changing rooms with electricity and hot and cold water.    Cllr. Trice said 80 young people want to play football next season and the Council must provide a temporary building.   After the new pavilion is built it could be used for storage.

Discussion about a proposed purchase was deferred to the confidential section.

 

      (b) Public Rights of Way

Cllr. Callahan stated that as Kent Highways had not responded to the Council’s request for the footpath outside the shops, Canterbury Road, to be identified by coloured tarmac, he intended to take the matter to the Joint Transportation Board, SDC.

Cllr. Punnett advised that the grass had not been cut between the footpath/cycle track and the rear of properties in Canterbury Road.    SDC to be advised.

    

976      Other Bodies

       (a) Hawkinge Community Centre

Cllr. Hodgson reported that the Property Department, SDC, had asked the Trustees to meet a prospective purchaser of the land adjacent to the Community Centre to discuss parking arrangements.    There will be an informal meeting.   If any official proposals are made, the Trustees will involve all interested parties in the talks.

 

       (b) Hawkinge Neighbourhood Management Partnership

Mr J. Whittaker, Regeneration Officer, had sent copies of the most recent Board Meetings held o­n 10th and 25th June.   Copies were distributed at the meeting.

 

977      Hawkinge Youth & Community Sports Council

The Council’s solicitor was waiting for a response from the solicitor acting for HY&CSC regarding the Lease.

Cllr. Callahan said Mr Patrick Lawrence, Chairman of the Trustees, HY&CSC had contacted him.   They had discussed the outstanding repairs (min. 970 refers) and Mr Lawrence requested that a disabled toilet be included in the list of works.   The Clerk advised that the extra expenditure could be met by using the concurrent services grant monies intended to be used either by the PC or HY&CSC for renovation/repairs at the Leisuredrome.

It was Resolved that Bryant & Reina Ltd. be instructed to include a disabled toilet in the kitchen/toilet area in the Leisuredrome hall.    (prop. Cllr. Hodgson, sec. Cllr. Callahan)   Votes: all in favour

 

978      Correspondence

       (a) Notice of a meeting from Head of Administrative Services, SDC, to all PCs. 

Community Assembly – North Downs East Ward to be held in Hawkinge

Community Centre o­n Wed. 21st July 2004  

       (b) Parish and Town Councillor Allowances:  letter from Head of Administrative

            Services, SDC and a report by the Parish Remuneration Panel June 2004. Noted.

       (c) Head of Policy & Performance Review, SDC, notice that the Performance Plan

20004/05 has been published and is available o­n SDC web site.

       (d) Kent Police: Special Constable Recruitment Campaign.   Noted.

       (e) Mrs G. Warman who resides in Demozay Close described an incident outside the

            shops when her 4 yr old son was nearly knocked off his scooter by a car (letter

            dated 29th June).   It was decided that the Council should write to all the shop

            owners again asking them not to park o­n the lower footpath and to supervise 

            delivery lorries to the shops when they are reversing.

       (f) KAPC, Shepway Area Committee.   The County Secretary asked PCs to let him

know if their councillors would be interested in attending a training evening for new councillors to be held o­n Thursday, 23rd September.    No interest expressed.   

 

979      Finance

Payment of the following accounts was approved (prop. Cllr. Hodgson, sec. Cllr. Heasman)

 

 

  ch.date

           £

 

Cowgate Landscaping (football field access)

 18.6.04

       514.65

 

SDC (p.application fee)

 18.6.04

       440.00

 

Folkestone & Dover Water

 14.7.04

        55.41

 

Harmer Landscapes

     

        27.03

 

NatWest EBS

    DD

        10.00

 

Mrs Hardy (salary)

 

       669.24

 

Mrs Hardy (expenses inc. tel.a/c)

 

       126.88

 

SDC (SL rates)

    DD

       161.00

 

Valuation Office Agency (SL)

 

       587.50

 

Hawkinge Village Hall

 

        45.00

 

A.P.Willcox (printers)

 

       298.50

 

Cowgate Landscaping (footpath)

 

       699.71

 

Cllr. J.Punnett (reimbursement)

 

        19.98

 

Cllr. C.Trice (Sport Relief - donation)

 

        60.00

 

Cllr. Trice reported that since the new format was introduced sponsors have donated £90 every month towards the cost of producing the newsletter.

 

980      Plans

       (a)            Applications received and comments sent by the Planning Group:

Y04/0711/SH Avon Lea, Mill Lane:  extension to existing front and rear dormer windows.   No objections

Y04/0728/SH 21 The Meade: erection of a two storey side extension and front porch.    No objections

Y04/0733/SH 19 Aerodrome Road: erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.    No objections

Y04/0759/SH 27 Stansfeld Avenue: variation of condition 4 of planning permission 97/0133/SH to allow part of garage to be used as living accommodation.   No objections provided that the rest of the garage can still be used for its intended use.  NB This property can be either 3 or 4 bedrooms

Y04/0760/SH 3 Barnhurst Lane: front and rear dormers and extension to roof.

No objections.

Y04/0776/SH Terlingham House, Gibraltar Lane: erection of a first floor balcony to the south west and south east elevation and a raised decked area to the ground floor south east elevation together with the erection of a single storey extension to the north east elevation and a detached double garage.    Objection:  the visual impact of the proposals o­n the surrounding area would be such that it would be seen to be detrimental.

Y04/0792/SH 14 Old Rectory Close: erection of a single storey side and rear extension.   No objections

Y04/0794/SH 85 The Street: erection of a rear conservatory.     No objections

Y04/0820/SH 7 Bittern Close: erection of a rear garden summerhouse.    No objections

Y04/0835/SH Land adjacent Cricketers Close and Hawkinge Cricket Club:

Change of use of land to car park together with the erection of a pavilion.

The Council strongly supports this application.

 

The action taken by the Planning Group was approved by councillors.

 

       (b) Plans discussed at the meeting and comments sent:

Y04/0864/SH Land at 279 Canterbury Road: Telecommunications installation comprising of a 20m slim line lattice tower with 3 No. dual band dual polar antennas and 2 No. 600 mm transmission dishes together with a 6 pack of equipment cabinets enclosed in a fenced and landscaped compound.

Objection:    The Council is not convinced that the sharing process has been fully explored.     Votes: For 4 Against 0 Abstention 1 (District Councillor)

Y04/0878/SH 15 Honnor Close: erection of a rear conservatory:   No objections.

 

981    CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

           It was resolved that because publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by

Reason of the confidential nature of business to be transacted the public (including the Press) be excluded from the meeting pursuant to the provision of sub section 100 & 102 of the Local Government Act, 1972.

         

982      Sale of strip of land at the Leisuredrome (min.968) 

The Council received a letter from Kingsfords dated 5th July.

It was agreed that the contribution by the purchaser (and successors in title) towards the cost of repairing, renewing and maintaining the access road should be 50% at the Council’s direction.          

 

983            Disposal of Asbestos (min. 949(a))

Quotations had been received from three Asbestos Removal firms and o­ne Demolition Company.     Cllr. Punnett quoted a verbal estimate by a local firm.

It was agreed that if a formal quotation follows confirming the estimate, it would be accepted; otherwise the firm offering best value for money would be accepted.

(prop. Cllr. Trice, sec. Cllr. Punnett) Votes: all in favour

 

984            Football Project – Temporary Building

Councillors considered various options including an opportunity to purchase o­ne second hand 16ft x 8ft. unit from Hythe Plant Services.  

It was Resolved that in view of the limited time before the start of the football season, the Sports and Ground Maintenance/Football Project Group be given delegated powers to purchase and fit out two portakabins or suitable units and to contact McMillan & Associates regarding planning permission and connection of electric and water supplies to the site.   

(prop. Cllr. Callahan, sec. Cllr. Heasman) Votes: all in favour

 

 At this point Cllr. Hodgson left the meeting (work commitment)

 

985      Disused Toilet Block

The Council received an estimate to demolish the toilet block.

It was Resolved that the Council accept an estimate from Cowgate Landscaping to demolish the toilet block and break up the slab foundation and dispose of all rubbish and rubble for £750.00 + VAT.   

(prop. Cllr. Trice, sec. Cllr. Punnett) Votes: For 3 Against 0 Abstention 1.

 

The meeting closed at 10 p.m.

HAWKINGE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JUNE 2004 MEETING


MINUTES 

Minutes of the meeting of HAWKINGE PARISH COUNCIL held o­n Wed. 9th June 2004 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall

 

Present: Cllr. Callahan (Chairman)

              Cllrs. Heasman, Hodgson, Hogben, Newton, Punnett, Smith, Trice

 

In attendance: Mrs Hardy (Clerk)

 

Apologies: Cllr. Brisley, Cllr. Smith (attending meeting at SDC) for late arrival

 

OPEN MEETING

There were three members of the public present.    Complaints were made about the lack of grass cutting in public areas in the village and the neglected state of the flower containers in the shopping area.    The Community Warden was not present.   The local press representative commented that crimes committed in the village are of interest to the public.

The Chairman said that the grass is cut 4 times a year (2 financed by KCC 2 by SDC).    Hawkinge Gardeners Society will be asked if their members would be prepared to take over the care and management of the flower containers.     The Chairman said he would contact Ian Reynolds, Community Warden, about a monthly report.

 

END OF OPEN MEETING

 

The Chairman opened the meeting and told councillors that Cllr. Joan Brisley had been admitted to hospital after a fall outside her house.    The Clerk was asked to arrange for flowers to be sent to Cllr. Brisley with their best wishes for her speedy recovery.

 

956      Minutes

The minutes of the Annual Meeting held o­n 12th May 2004 were confirmed and signed subject to:

Min. 950(b) second sentence: full stop after “vandalised� - delete final words.

(prop. Cllr. Newton sec. Cllr Trice)

 

957            Declarations of Interest

Cllr. Callahan declared an interest in planning matters (member of Development Control Committee SDC) he reserved the right to make a decision at District level when he is in possession of all the facts relating to an application.

Cllr. Heasman declared an interest in the Community Centre (Trustee).   Cllrs. Trice and Hodgson declared a personal interest in the Cricket Club (members).

 

958      Matters arising out of the Minutes

            Disused Toilet block and footpath [mins. 949(d) & 942]

The Chairman had received a letter from Cllr. Smith advising him that SDC is calling all stake holders with an interest in the area behind the shops to a meeting to discuss the future of that ground and the access to and from that area from the A260.    Cllr. Heasman said the Trustees of the Community Centre would be holding a meeting shortly with the developer of the land to discuss car-parking issues.

Cllr. Callahan spoke about the urgent need for the footpath to be cleared before the Post Office opens in the first week of July in the Community Centre.

Further discussion was deferred to the confidential section.

959      Reports – Working Groups

       (a) Planning and Development

Cllr. Trice said the Group had met a representative of East Kent Developments at the Leisuredrome to discuss the Council’s offer to sell a strip of land (see confidential section).    He reported that Tesco Express are closing o­n 4th July for refurbishment and opening again o­n 2nd August.

 

       (b) Sports and Ground Maintenance/Football Project

Cllr. Hodgson reported that the grass had been sprayed and cut and the work o­n the new entrance from Incinerator Road started.   The Cricket Club will be closing its changing rooms while an extension to the pavilion is built.   

Cllr. Trice said the Council must provide changing rooms for the next season so that people can continue to play football in Hawkinge.   He thought that a temporary portakabin 40ft x 10ft could be purchased secondhand.   This would provide 2 changing rooms and a centre foyer.    He and Cllr. Hodgson will look at what is available and the cost.    The PC can apply for temporary planning for the building in September.   Security will be a consideration.  

Jesters Football Team has now formed the Hawkinge Football Club with 4 founder members 2 from the Jesters Team and 2 Parish Councillors (Cllrs. Trice and Hodgson).   The first general meeting will be held in August.   

The Chairman thanked Cllrs. Trice and Hodgson for the hard work they are putting into the project.

 

       (c) Public Rights of Way

Cllr. Callahan reported that footpath HE199 (part) has been diverted (KCC Public Path Diversion Order 2004).   The original route had been built o­n.

 

960      Other Bodies

Hawkinge Community Centre

Cllr. Hodgson reported that the first Annual Meeting was held o­n 3rd June.  o­nly two members of the public attended.     Mr Trevor Johns had given a presentation o­n the first year of operation and his business plan now and for the future.

Cllr. Callahan said he attended the meeting and was very impressed by the presentation.    The predicted shortfall in the finances for the first year was very small for such a large project.    He congratulated the Trustees o­n the way they run the community centre.

 

      (b) Hawkinge Village Hall

Cllr. Heasman said KCC has organised a survey in the village to ascertain the kind of library service the public would like to see in Hawkinge.   At present    books are available twice weekly in the village hall.    The large notice board facing Canterbury Road will be reduced in size and can be used as a village notice board.    

 

      (c) Hawkinge Neighbourhood Management Partnership – Board Meeting

Cllr. Callahan said the Board are looking for a place where they can have a permanent base for the NMP manager and his/her staff and possibly the community warden and community policeman as well.   

961      Hawkinge Youth & Community Sports Council

The Clerk reported that the Lease had been prepared by the Council’s solicitor and sent to the solicitor acting for HY&CSC.   

Mr Lawrence, Chairman of the Trustees, had advised her verbally that before signing the Lease they wanted an assurance that the PC would give permission for the stage to be removed so that a standard size basketball court can be constructed in the hall.   Cllr. Newton stated that the Army Cadets have a storage/office area o­n the stage and in her opinion the wooden structure is rotten.

It was Resolved that Building Regulations Department, SDC, be consulted and more information about the state of the stage be sought.     

(prop. Cllr. Trice, sec. Cllr Hodgson) Votes: all in favour

 

962      Correspondence

       (a) Planning & Building Control, SDC: changes to the operation of Development

Control services (18th May).   Notice of a number of temporary cost saving measures that will reduce the level of service provided.    Noted.  

       (b) Peter Wilkinson, Post Office Ltd. (4th June).   Notice that the Post Office,

Hawkinge Branch, 107 Canterbury Road (Tesco) is closing o­n 4th July and moving to the Hawkinge Community Centre.     The same range of services will continue to be available and details of opening times were given.     Noted.      

       (c) East Kent NHS: The Mental Health Review and Redesign of Inpatient Services in

             East Kent: o­ne copy of consultation document.   Received.

       (d) Kent & Medway Structure Plan o­ne copy.    Received.

 

963      Finance

      (a) The Clerk reported that the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2004 had

            been completed and sent to the External Auditor.    Members received the final

            report for the year written by the Internal Auditor.     The asset and investments

            register had been updated and a risk assessment carried out.

       (b) Payment of the following accounts was approved (prop. Cllr. Hodgson, sec. Cllr.

Heasman). 

 

 ch.date

         £

  

  9.6.04

 

 

Mrs Hardy (salary)

       669.24

 

Mrs Hardy (expenses)

          7.74

 

Southern Water

        17.83

 

KCC (KCS) photocopier

           8.85

 

H.Preston (internal audit)

        70.00

 

SDC (SL rates)

    DD

       161.00

 

NatWest EBS

    DD

        10.00

 

Harmer Landscapes

        27.03

 

SEEBOARD

        337.28

 

964      Plans

       (a) Y04/0215/SH Land adjacent to Haven Drive – erection of retail foodstore

Cllr. Callahan said the application made by Marmaduke Estates o­n behalf of Lidl had been turned down by officers with delegated powers.    He thought that in view of the fact that the PC had supported the application, it should have been told that the plan would not be referred to Development Control Committee.

It was agreed that the Council should write and ask for an explanation.

       (b) Plans received and comments sent by the Planning Group:

Y04/0603/SH The Gables, Coombe Wood Lane: erection of a single storey side extension.   No objections.

Y04/0633/SH 102 The Street: erection of a two-storey side extension, replacement of rear extension and erection of front porch.   No objections

Y04/0641/SH 6 Canterbury Road: erection of a conservatory to the side.

No objections.

Y04/0711/SH Avon Lea, Mill Lane:  extension to existing front and rear dormer windows.   No objections

       (b) Plans discussed at the meeting:

KCC No. SH/04/TEMP/0027 Hope Farm, Crete Road East: revised composting facility at Hope Farm and provision of new access road.   The revised plan was received and content noted.    No comment.

Y04/0706/SH 107 Canterbury Road:  installation of a new shop front, erection of a refrigeration plant to the rear elevation following removal of existing plant together with change of use of first floor from residential to ancillary accommodation and installation of an ATM to front elevation of shop.

No objections.  

Y04/0707/SH 107 Canterbury Road: display of an internally illuminated fascia sign including through down-lights fascia sign with through down-lighter to north east elevation together with two illuminated projecting box signs and wall mounted panel signs to side elevation.  

No objections.    Comment: the applicant should be advised o­n the vulnerability of installing an ATM cash machine o­n the corner of the shop front.

965      Earlier start time for meetings/public display of minutes

The Chairman asked councillors to consider starting the meeting at 7 pm because meetings tend to finish late in the evening.    Several councillors were opposed to the change.    Cllr. Hodgson asked for more discipline at meetings that would keep them short and to the point.   

The Council approved a suggestion that copies of the Council’s minutes be displayed in a special folder in the library for public inspection.

Mr Terry Scott had verbally offered to display the minutes and agendas o­n his own web site.

It was Resolved that the Parish Council send copies of minutes and agendas to Mr Terry Scott for display o­n the web site (www.localrags.co.uk).  (prop. Cllr. Punnett, sec. Cllr. Trice) Votes: all in favour   

           

966      National o­ne-Mile Run – 10th July

Cllr. Trice had organised a local event for the National o­ne Mile Run to support Sport Aid a charity set up by Bob Geldorf to fight famine in Africa.     The run will start and finish o­n the cricket ground; he asked permission for entrants to park their cars o­n the football ground (500 places max.).   Volunteers will marshal the parking arrangements.     Toilets will have to be provided and it was suggested that, instead of giving a donation to the charity, the Council underwrite the cost of providing two Portaloos o­n the day.   

It was Resolved that permission be granted for parking o­n the football ground and the Parish Council underwrite the cost of providing two Portaloos o­n the day (maximum payment £250).     (prop. Cllr. Heasman, sec. Cllr. Newton) Votes:

6 in favour 0 against 1 abstention.     Cllr. Trice declared an interest.

 

967     CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

           It was resolved that because publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by

Reason of the confidential nature of business to be transacted the public (including the Press) be excluded from the meeting pursuant to the provision of sub section 100 & 102 of the Local Government Act, 1972.

         

968      Land at the Leisuredrome (min.955)

The Council received a letter from the developer dated 3rd June 2004.

It was Resolved that the offer made by East Kent Developments Ltd. of £25,000 for a strip of land be accepted with the proviso that no further building be erected o­n the strip of land other than what is shown o­n the present planning application.    Permission is granted for services to be run over the driveway up to the site.

(prop. Cllr. Trice, sec. Cllr. Hogben) Votes: 6 in favour 0 against 1 abstention (District councillor).

 

At this point Cllrs. Hodgson and Newton left the meeting

 

969            Disposal of Asbestos (min. 949(a))

Deferred to the next meeting as o­nly o­ne reply from an asbestos removal company had been received to date.  

 

970      Spitfire Leisuredrome

The Council received a revised estimate for plumbing work in the hall.    In view of the continuing expenditure at the Leisuredrome due to the fact that the Lease has not been signed, the Council reviewed its finances.

It was agreed that the Council keep to its original commitment to meet the plumbing requirements for the kitchen and toilets (excluding the disabled toilet) and pay Russell & Wheeler for outstanding electrical work following the inspection and minor electrical works in the kitchen.    Clerk to advise HY&CSC accordingly.

 

971      Disused Toilet block and footpath

Transfer of land to Community Centre Trust (letter from Kingsfords dated 14th April).    Deferred to a later meeting.

At this point Cllr. Smith joined the meeting

In view of the urgent need for the footpath to be cleared before the Post Office opens in the first week of July in the Community Centre (min. 958 refers) it was agreed that a group of councillors would clear the footpath of all shrubbery.

The meeting closed at 10.35 pm