Parish Council Meeting

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INTERIM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes of the Meeting held on
Monday 25th February 2002
At 7.30 pm
In the Village Hall, Warmington

 

1. ATTENDANCE

Mr D Rowell (Chairman)
Mr D Short
Mr R Bosworth (Vice Chairman)
Mr V Cooper
Mr M Dixon 
Mr R Enfield

4 Parishioners were also in attendance.

2. APOLOGIES : apologies were received and accepted from Mr P Banbridge, Mr A Hinton and Mrs M Hodges

3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. Two storey rear extension at Stone House, 8 Hautboy Lane, Warmington. Mr Dixon proposed and Mr Cooper seconded that there be no objections to this application. AIF
2. Detached house and double garage at 16 Chapel Street, Warmington. Mr Enfield commented that attempts had been made to keep the property similar to number 16. Mr Enfield proposed and Mr Cooper seconded that there be no objections to this application. AIF.
3. Loft conversion including dormer window at front and rear (plot 3) at land adjacent, 53 Chapel street, Warmington. Concerns were as to whether or not this would add to the overall height of the house. Mr Short proposed and Mr Enfield seconded that there be no objections subject to the alterations making no difference to the overall height. AIF

4. STANDARDS BOARD/MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT. 

The Clerk presented all Councillors with a copy of the Model Code of Conduct together with notes regarding its adoption. The feeling was that there is considerable confusion over this at present with various articles appearing in the press. When the MP, Phil Hope visited the village, Mr Rowell put various questions to him regarding this. Mr Hope suggested that any questions could be put in writing and he would be happy to answer them. Mr Cooper had also asked questions on his own behalf. ENC are still to provide the "Declaration of Interests" Forms and it is hoped that this will shed more light on the matter. Mr Enfield asked about possible training, but at present it would appear that this is only to be for Clerks and Chairs.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

1. Quote from ABB for PL 32 for £359.00 + VAT. It was agreed that this be accepted. AIF

             The following correspondence was circulated:-

2. NCC Highways – Urban Highway Grass Mowing 2002.
3. DEFRA – Acknowledgement of receipt of response re Quality Parish Councils
4. NCC Highways – re signs for Warmington Mill. They were completely funded by Fired Earth.
5. ENC – Planning Permission for Conservatory link at Spinney Close, Taylors Green.
6. BTCV – Re Operation Springclean 2002
7. R Furze – Copy letters from Phil Hope MP re Fired Earth and BT
8. CPRE – copy of letter sent to BT re Fired Earth.

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

1. The Village Design Statement Group are currently pursuing grants. Mr Du Croz has asked if the Parish Council could assist with temporary funding if necessary until grants are received. Mr Cooper proposed and Mr Short seconded this. AIF
2. Mr Rowell has spoken to Mr Proby, Elton Estates, regarding various outstanding matters, Mr Hoyes being on holiday. Mr Proby has agreed to look into the question of the footpath from Nene Pastures across the Social Club. He is aware of the existence of the right of way and considers that it is Elton Estates responsibility to attempt to rectify the situation. Mr Rowell has also found a map showing the existence of the footpath. Mr Proby also agreed to try and progress the problem of the allotments. With reference to the completion of the Play Area Mr Proby felt that this is the responsibility of the Planning Department. However, he agreed to contact them to try and sort it out.
3. Mr Rowell has contacted Bryants re the footpath. To date they have not prepared any exact quotes, but agreed to look into the matter.
4. The Lime Tree. Mr Bosworth has contacted Mr Moules and Mr Perkins to ask them to remove the earth around the tree. To date this has not been done. NCC Highways had also agreed to write to ask for the earth to be removed. Mr Cooper to find out whether or not this was done.
5. The Leisure Field. Mr Costello has approached Mr Rowell to ask about the possibility of an under 17’s team playing on the field on a Sunday morning and afternoon in the winter. It was agreed that this should be encouraged. They are to meet with members of the Parish Council to discuss how best to promote the field and facilities.
6. Mr Rowell reported that following a meeting with PC Wareing it would appear that the intention is to deplete the local police force. At present the Northern Area is the most successful area in Northamptonshire with very low crime levels. This being the case it is felt that there is now not enough work for all of the officers and some will be deployed. The Parish Council consider that crime is low because of the type of policing and feel very strongly that the force should not be depleted. A letter to be sent to the Chief Constable expressing this point of view.
7. Mr Short commented on the humps on the A605 at Nene Pastures. These had always been part of the original plans however.
8. Mr Cooper had contacted NCC re other companies carrying out work on the streetlights in the village. It would appear that there is no problem as long as they are adequately qualified and insured. It would appear that as from April 1st NCC would be interested in quoting for jobs themselves.
9. Mr Cooper reported that there are still no bus timetables in the shelters, but that they can be downloaded from the village web site.
10. Mr Cooper and Mr Enfield attended the meeting at Barnwell re the proposed changes along the A605. It would seem that all decisions are to be delayed until September while more facts are amassed. Mr Cooper asked that the Parish Council receive the minutes from the meeting.

            Mr Rowell briefly opened the meeting to parishioners:-

1. Mr Du Croz thanked the Parish Council for their offer of financial assistance should it be necessary. He asked if in the response to the planning application for 16 Chapel Street the Parish Council could suggest that the application follow the principles laid down in Rockingham Forest Trusts’ "Building on Tradition"" This was agreed.
2. The Parish Council agreed to make further attempts to obtain an updated Rights of Way map.
3. The footpath outside Mrs Bosworth’s house in Church Street was discussed. It was agreed that Mr Cooper contact Mr Gilder at NCC for his views on this.

The meeting closed at 8.25pm.