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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Monthly meeting of Wouldham Parish Council on 10th February, 2009.
Present: Mr K Malkinson (Chairman) Mr. D Adams, Mr. T Fulwell,
Mrs. J Head, Ms. Parnell and Mr. R Stone
In Attendance: Mr. G Rowe (County Councillor)
Mr. R Dalton (Borough Councillor)
PCSO C. Honeysett (Police) (Left after item 5)
Mr. M J Ross (Clerk)
There were no members of the public present. Action by
- APOLOGIES: Apologies received from Mrs L Morgan and Mr D. Davis
(Borough Councillor)
- MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council, held on the
6th January, 2009 were proposed by Cllr. Head and seconded by Cllr. Adams
to be a true record of the proceedings and it was AGREED that
they be signed by the Chairman.
- MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: Members AGREED that
any matters arising from the minutes would be dealt with under the appropriate
heading, as the meeting progressed through the agenda.
- DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Head declared a Pecuniary
and prejudicial interest in any issue that arose relating to grounds maintenance for
either KHS or TMBC. She also declared a personal interest in items relating
to the Tramway and the allotments.
Cllr. Fulwell proposed that the Chairman be excluded from any negotiations
on the Tramway. The Chairman stated that he had already declared an interest
in this matter. There was no seconder for Cllr. Fulwell’s proposal.
5. POLICE & COMMUNITY WARDEN’S REPORT: PCSO Honeysett
reported that there had been 3 crimes in the Village for the period 04/01-09/02.
1 criminal damage, 1 burglary other than dwelling and 1 assault.
The Clerk reported that the Community Warden had emailed a report, which
he read out to members, covering a stray dog, dogs killed in the Hill Road
vicinity and a meeting with Shirley Boards of Trenport regarding their
intended works in the Village.
6. BOROUGH COUNCILLORS REPORT: Borough Councillor Dalton’s
report had been circulated and made reference to contact from residents of
Trafalgar Close regarding drainage problems, which TMBC had answered, the
adoption of Oldfield Drive was making progress and the problem with waste
bins to the rear of houses in Ravens Knowle could be dealt with by TMBC
sending out a letter, which was read out to Members. Members AGREED
that TMBC should be asked to send the letter to all residents of Ravens
Knowle.
The Chairman made reference to the fact that 2 more fires had taken place in
Cornwall Crescent, in the 20th and 29th January and the Housing Assn. had
been made aware
of this.
Action by
7. COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT: County Cllr. Rowe reported on a
variety of matters including dates for meetings of the Parish Partnership Panel
and T & M Joint Transportation Board, the Kent Freedom Pass Scheme and
details of the Skateboard Park in Laker Road which will be offering free indoor
skateboarding and BMX sessions on 31st March from 6.0pm. Any young person
from the area can attend.
He also gave details of Kent Health Watch and the fact that Wouldham School
had been identified to provide a children’s centre and the fact that black bags
containing
parts of dogs had been found in the vicinity of the Lower Bell.
8. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: There were no members of the public
present.
- PLANNING: (a) Applications commented upon during
the month:
There were no planning applications commented upon
this month.
(b) Applications
approved:
There were no planning applications approved this month.
(c) Applications refused: There were no applications refused
this month.
Other Planning Issues: Planning Enforcement-Upper
Nashenden Farm-Siting of caravans: TMBC advise no action.
10. STREET LIGHTING: Cllr. Adams reported that street lights requiring repair
were all still out and there had been no progress..
- HIGHWAYS
& VERGES: Cllr. Head stated that she had been advised that the
bollards, forming part of the Traffic Management Scheme, could not be changed
and only the gateways to the Village could be painted. The ‘keep left’ sign was
of a standard size.
Members AGREED that a new salt bin should be ordered for the Oldfield Clerk
Drive/School Lane junction.
Cllr. Fulwell asked who was the contact in relation to discussions on the Tramway.
12. FOOTPATHS/PROW: The need for a dropped kerb by the entrance to
Winchester House Nursing Home was AGREED and Cllr. Head was to convey this Cllr. Head
fact to KHS.
13. ALLOTMENTS: There was no Allotment representative present at the meeting.
14. RECREATION GROUND: Cllr. Stone confirmed he would progress the repair Cllr. Stone
to the broken window in the Teen Shelter.
15. FINANCE: General: Nothing to report this month.
Bank Position: Income for Month – Nil
Current Account - £3,854.89
Savings Account - £18,903.76
Building Society - £10,159.28
Action by
Accounts for Payment:
Cheque No
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Payee
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Detail
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Amount
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Direct |
EDF Energy |
Street
Lighting - Electricity supply January, 2009 |
23.95 |
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M
J Ross
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Sal: 768.75; Rent: 150.00; Exp: 24.96; Imp: 12.32 |
956.03 |
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Ms J Harmer |
Litter
duties – January, 2009 |
183.36 |
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All the above accounts were passed for payment.
Parish Website: It was AGREED that in view of the current economic
situation, the progressing of the PC’s website be shelved for the time being.
Grants: It was confirmed that the application for grant for the
Common via the KCC Local Members Grant, had been submitted and the outcome
was awaited.
16. SPECIAL ITEMS: Items for Church News: It was AGREED that the crime
figures and any other issues that the Clerk feels appropriate should be included. Clerk
17. CORRESPONDENCE: The list of correspondence received during the
month had been circulated to Members.
18. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be on 3rd March, 2009.
19. COUNCILLORS/CHAIRMAN/CLERK: Cllr. Adams enquired about the
progress on Knowle Pit which was slow due to the difficulty in contacting Mike Bax,
the agent acting for the owners.
He also asked about the progress on the front gardens and rear access lane to the
properties in Ravens Knowle. The Chairman stated that he was talking to the
Residents Assn. on the matter.
Youth facilities was also an issue raised referring to the TMBC Youth Scheme with
a suggestion that it might be possible to carry out youth activities on the Recreation
Ground during the Summer months. It was suggested that the Community Warden
might be approached to see if he would be able to help.
Cllr. Head referred to the new shortened minutes, which she felt didn’t always cover
issues that had been discussed.
She also referred to the Parking Study that the PC had stated they wished to
undertake and enquired who would be taking on this role.
Cllr. Fulwell referred to the Declarations of Interest
Cllr. Parnell stated that she would like the PC to encourage local residents to
participate in vegetable growing scheme which she had recently found and had a
website of www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk and members AGREED that
reference to this be included in the Parish News item.
The Clerk referred to letters from TMBC regarding Dog Control Orders and Heritage
Open Days. Also a letter from Communities in Rural Kent regarding a survey on
Community Action plans.
The Chairman referred to the KM’s 150th Anniversary and the ‘Plant a Tree’ Scheme.
Members AGREED that the PC should apply to partake in the scheme and if
successful, the tree to be planted on the Recreation Ground.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting closed at 9.20pm
Signed as a correct record of the proceedings.
Date: 3rd March, 2009. Chairman:…………………
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