MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held in the Village Hall All Cannings on Wednesday 25th February 2004
PRESENT: Mr. T. Daw (in the chair).
Mrs S Butcher, Mr. C Butcher, Mr. R. Frost, Dr. J. Hollway,
Cllr. A. Molland (WCC and KDC).
MATTERS ARISING
Cannings Cross: Clerk contacted Wiltshire Police Statistics Department regarding the number of accidents at the junction of Cannings Cross. Police advised that we pursue this matter through our WCC Councillor. Cllr. Molland to investigate.
Resignation
Mrs. Alannah Riseley-Prichard tendered her resignation from the Parish Council, owing to family commitments, effective from January 4, 2004. Clerk to send letter of appreciation on behalf of the PC for her efforts during her period of office.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Village Community Store and Post Office: Mr. Peter Cooper and Mr. Greg Lock, Community Shop Committee members, attended the meeting to update the Parish Council regarding the current position. A copy of their report is attached to the minutes.
PCC: Mr. Tim Daw and Dr. Joss Hollway will represent the council regarding the future maintenance of the Churchyard.
Village Green: ROSPA report received regarding the playground inspection. A summary of the report is attached to the minutes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Planning Application
K/046982/T Mr. & Mrs. Osbourne, Bridge House, All Cannings.
Fell Sycamore & hornbeam leaning over driveway. Crown raise various Lime trees to clear road. Fell all self-seeded Sycamore saplings in copse/
Planning Permission
K/046982/T Mr. & Mrs. Osbourne, Bridge House, All Cannings. Fell Sycamore & hornbeam leaning over driveway. Crown raise various Lime trees to clear road. Fell all self-seeded Sycamore saplings in copse.
K/046797/T Forge House, The Street, All Cannings. Fell Conifer.
Planning Appeal
APP/E3905/A/03/1129505 Rendells Farm, All Cannings, Devizes. The development proposed in the first part of the application was the provision of a parking area. The application was refused by Kennet District Council. The appeal is dismissed.
All Cannings Web Site: Chairman explained that he has set up a web site for All Cannings, details of which will be distributed to the Parish Council members.
Kennet and North Wiltshire NHS, Primary Care Trust: Details of Consultation on Maternity Services and out Patients Service received. They outline in detail how they see the future provisions of maternity services and the first phase of zoning of out patient services. Public meetings to be held, details of which are listed in the documents. The PCT Board will decide upon these proposals at its public meeting on Tuesday 25 May 2004.
Post Office: Request for the latest position on the progress of a replacement Post Office following the closure of the branch in all Cannings. Clerk has responded giving a detailed description regarding the current position.
Royal Mail: Correspondence received regarding the relocation of the Post Box. Council advised that the Post Box should be sited in the vicinity of the village hall subject to agreement with the Village Hall Committee.
Kennet District Council: Confirmation of Community Cleansing Grant for £150.00, to be paid at the beginning of the financial year in April 2004.
Devizes and District Link: Letter of thanks for the donation of £25.00, from the Parish Council.
Kennet District Council: Application for renewal of Public Entertainment Licence for All Cannings Village Hall.
Member’s Expenses: Parish and town councils are now able to pay parish allowances, i.e. an annual allowance to the members of the parish council. Parish and town councils should not, however, do this before seeking a recommended scheme from Kennet’s Independent Remuneration Scheme.
ACCOUNTS
Two cheques presented for signature:
000458 All Cannings Village Shop Association £253.86
000459 Wessex Water (BSLB) £14.57
Two Cheques received:
Mr. D. Lee £15.00
Internment of cremated remains Mr. F. J. Lee.
Wessex Memorials Ltd. £60.00
Erection of memorial Mr. D.N.D. Lee and Mr. F. J. Lee.
Erection of memorial Mr. F. J. Hues.
Moor Footpath Sign: Advise Esther Daly that the sign has been uprooted.
Drewitts Lane Sign: Advise KDC.
Cliff Farm: New tree planted. Clerk to advise James Hues that the tree will be
maintained by the Parish Council.
Maintenance Contracts: Due for renewal for period 1 April 2004 – 31 March 2005.
Meeting closed at 8.50pm.
Chairman Date
Next meeting Wednesday 31 March 2004