ORSTON PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 4th DECEMBER 2008

 Adopted

PRESENT                  Cllr E Harrison (Chair )

Cllrs T Benton, S Davidson W Gunn, P Henson, S Oates,                   D Wheeler

IN ATTENDANCE   K Daw (Clerk )

APOLOGIES             Cllr M Suthers

Cllr J Cranswick

1. Minutes of Meeting Held on 6th November – accepted as a correct record and signed by  the  Chairman

2. Matters Arising.

 

2.1 Meeting re Parish Plan, 12th Feb 2009 – confirmed that representatives of all village organisations will be invited.

2.2 Allotments – Cllr Harrison reported 3 expressions of interest, but none in writing as yet. She will raise at the next meeting of the Gardening Club.

2.3  Speedwatch – there have been no  offers of help in response to  the article in the last Newsletter. Agreed to notify Shelton of this, but that we shall try again in due course.

2.4  Rushcliffe Community Strategy – Cllr Oates has responded to the consultation.

2.5  Freedom of Information Act – Clerk to display notice as required, by 1st January 2009.

2.6 Consultation on codes of Conduct for L A members & employees – Cllr Benton advised that the proposals looked sensible.

2.7  Partial Review of East Midlands Regional Plan – Cllr Davidson has drafted a reply including the point about the need for careful expansion of small villages in order to ensure their continued viability. The Council noted the adverse comments of the CPRE on the proposed changes to the Plan.

2.8  School Signs – Cllr Harrison reported the agreed compromise that the old sign by the corner of the Church wall would be removed, & the new one by the Church would be reduced in size.

2.9  Local housing needs – noted that representatives of Midlands Rural Housing will be attending the January meeting to discuss  issues relating to affordable housing.

 

3. Correspondence Received.

 

3.1 Parish Council Forum event on development control, 11th February 2009 – Cllrs Davidson & Oates to attend.

 

3.2 Consultation on Draft Site Assessments for Strategic Housing Land Availability -  Cllr Davidson to look at & advise on response.

3.3  Request for funding from Vale First Responders – Agreed to invite representatives to a future meeting to explain more about their work, & agreed in principle to contribute as requested towards the purchase of additional medical equipment, subject to this.

3.4  Precept 2009/10 – to be discussed at the next meeting.

3.5  Rushcliffe Local Development Framework – Cllr Davidson to look at& advise on response.

3.6  Notts Fire & Rescue Service Budget consultation – Cllr Henson to look  at & advise on response.

3.7  Rushcliffe Play Partnership funding allocations – noted.

3.8  Anti Litter Campaign – Cllr Oates to look at & advise any possible further local action.

3.9  Consultation on proposed sites for replacement Health Centre for Bingham – Cllr Harrison reported on a recent meeting in Bingham, when strong views were expressed that none of the 3 possible sites were suitable. The risk was however that this might mean severe delay to any scheme for Bingham. Agreed to await further information before responding.

 

4.  PUBLIC MEETING.

 

No members of the public were present

 

5. Planning Matters.

 

5.1 The Council noted the granting of approval to the following :-

 

                   Felling of Norway Spruce, Arlene House, High St

                   Cutting branches & felling Leylandii, the Old Vicarage.

 

Also noted that Cllr Gunn has chopped the overhanging ash branch & given the wood to Mr Childs

 

     5.2 The Council considered the planning application re the revised proposal for a 2 storey & single storey rear extension at Sunrise Cottage, Lombard St, & noted the letter from Mr & Mrs Reid.  Agreed not to object.

 

6. Finance.

 

6.1 Hedgehog box – next meeting

6.2 Flowers for Church Flower Festival – proposed by Cllr Benton, seconded by Cllr Henson & agreed, to reimburse Cllr Oates £30.

6.3  Invoice from M Plowright for grass mowing £858.92 – proposed by Cllr Henson, seconded by Cllr Oates, & agreed for payment.

6.4 Christmas tree lights – invoice to follow.

7. Councillors’  Reports.

Cllr Benton

·        Drew attention to efforts to reduce traffic congestion round School.

·        Bridleway at end of Lombard St – still no action to improve surface.

Cllr Henson

·        Reported recent car crash at top of hill, due to excess speed.

·        Reported arrangements for car parking for Pageant.

Cllr Gunn

·        Undertook to install Christmas Tree; thanks were expressed to him.

·        Will undertake tree planting next Sunday.

Cllr Oates

·        Noted no proper sign for “ the Row “ – Mr Harrison to be requested to make a suitable one

Cllr Wheeler

·        Drew attention to the Orston Fun Run, planned for the 12th July 2009 – the weekend of the Open Gardens. Cllr Henson to raise the possibility of other linked events, with the Village Hall Committee.  

Cllr Davidson

·        Drew attention to the changes in the Bus timetable – an improved service, but again no advance notification. Letter to be sent.

Cllr Harrison

·        Drew attention to the need to chase up the requested move of the new lamppost on Lombard St.

·        Reported receipt of the award & cheque £125 for the Best Kept Village. John Billott is going to produce a picture for display in the Village Hall. Reported that Bothamsall had won the overall award.

·        Drew attention to the success of the Orston Shopping Day – a letter of congratulation to be sent to Caroline & Patrick Newton.

 

8.  Items for information.

Items listed per the Agenda were noted.

9.  Date of next meeting.

7.45 pm Thursday 8th January 2009  in the Village Hall.

 

Kath Daw    Parish Clerk     3.1.2009