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Carlton &
Chellington Parish Council
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Mr G Chapman Mrs J Tusting
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Mr L Benson Mr J Goggins
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Gabrielle Forde
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Mr R Davis Mr S Devine
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Mrs E Simpson Mr D Jenkins
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Tel
01933 664998
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Cllr.Mr V Brandon
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Cllr.Mrs Gershom
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Monthly Meeting Monday 14th October 2003 19.30hrs
Present: Apologies:
Mrs
J Tusting - in the chair Mr G Chapman
Mr
R Davis Cllr.Mr V
Brandon Mr
R Davis
Mr
J Goggins
Mr
L Benson
Mrs
E Simpson
Mr
D Jenkins
Mr
S Devine
C.
Cllr. Mrs P Greshom
Parishioners: Mr Woodgate Mrs Philips
Agenda:
·
Apologies for Absence
·
Disclosure of Interest
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Minutes for Meeting
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Matters Arising-for information
only
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County Council Report – Cllr. Gersham
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Borough Council Report – Cllr. Brandon
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School Governors Report
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Correspondence
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Financial Report
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Planning Applications
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Playing Field Report
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Village Hall Report
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Items of an urgent nature
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Date of next meeting
Disclosure of Interest- Members are invited to declare any
personnel or prejudicial interests they may have in any items on the agenda for
this meeting, in accordance with the Council Code of Conduct for Members.
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Apologies:
Mr G Chapman, Mr V
Brandon
Disclosure of Interest:
None. L.G.A 1972 s94
& 92(4) read to clarify disclosure of interest. It was agreed that the
agenda is to include a break down of matters arising in future.
Minutes of Meeting:
Minutes for 8th September were agreed and signed as a
true record.
Matters Arising:
Two Trees, The Moor
Letter from Mr D Alderman(B.C.C)
advised that the Norway maple would appear to be decaying and the Horse
chestnut has root disease. His recommendation is to remove and replace the
Norway Maple and reduce the Horse chestnut, with intentions to replace the
Horse chestnut at a later stage.
Meeting was closed to
allow members of the public to speak.
Resumed standing order.
All agreed to ask for both
trees to be removed.
The Stone Barn.
There has been no
response from Mr S Metham reference the quote for the erection of a new fence.
Various measures have been made to improve the security of the yard and
building as a result of a break in.
Highways Maintenance
Partnership.
No response from Mr
Prigmore as yet. Mrs Gersham advised that Mrss C Sellers should be dealing with
this now.Mr S Devine (Highways Office) will take the issue up with Mrss. C
Sellers. Councillors
were advised of the telephone number for the new Highways Customer Contact
Centre.
Pot Holes
Councillors were read
letter from Raynesway Construction advising that it is no longer the policy of
B.C.C. to overband to seal the edge of patches because of possible implications
with the skid resistance. But they assure that the patches were sealed with a
sprayed application before they were filled.
Rusty Manhole, High
Street
Mrss C Sellers has agreed
that this is the responsibility of the B.C.C., and that she would deal with the
matter.
Gang Mower
Mr J Creasey (Emmaus) has agreed to
carry out the overhaul of the gang mower ready for the next grass cutting
season.
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Emmaus
Mr S Creasey advised that
they had secured finances to have the sports field drained and to provide
changing rooms and toilets.
Jubilee Bench
Mr Nicholas Tusting has
agreed to build the Jubilee Bench. Mr L Benson to liaise with him regards the
details.
B.B.C Grant
B.B.C awarded the
Carlton Pre-School
£613.00 for a balancing obstacle, a small parachute and role-play equipment.
It also awarded the
£1,500 to enable the Parish Council to employ a handyman. Mr Benson and Mr
Goggins dealing.
Conservation Area
B.B.C sent a copy of the
revised conservation area in Carlton.
Rural Grants 2003/2004
Application for £5,000
from B.B.C. to support The Chellington Project has been submitted.
Also Rural Housing guest
speaker to be invited to a Parish Council meeting to discuss affordable housing
for local people. A survey to be sent to all electors before guest speaker
comes.
County Councillor’s report:
None
Borough Councillor’s Report:
None
School Governor’s Report:
Mrs J Tusting attended
meeting of 18/9. The school has 71 pupils. It advised that the admission policy
could not be determined by the School.
Correspondence:
B.R.C.C. Local Network Fund for community/voluntary groups.
B.C.C., Local
Transport
Bedfordshire Ass. Of
Town and Parish Councils. Annual
General Meeting taking place 21/10. Mrs J Tusting to attend.
Natwest New Bonus Saver Account, all agreed that the Parish
Council should swap to this account.
Society of Local
Council Clerks. Quality Councils
–invitation to regional conference 6/11.
B.B.C. Minutes of Standards Committee from 2/10.
B.B.C. Great Barford Bypass Decision, scheme to proceed.
B.B.C. Consultation on changes to planning Policy
Guidance Note 3.
B.A.T.P.C. ‘The good councillor’s guide’, no more copies
required.
B.P.F.A. Minutes of Annual General meeting held 7/10
B.C.C. Harrold Division Community Liaison Forum next
meeting 6/11. Mr D. Jenkins to attend.
B.A.T.P.C. Training courses for Councillors. Declined.
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B.A.T.P.C. Invitation to Risk Management workshop on 17/11. Declined.
B.B.C. Advertisement for Independent Member of the Standards
Committee.
Ivel & Ouse. Letter of introduction from Carrie-Anne Rowley who
is the new contact for all P3 groups.
B.R.C.C. Open Air magazine.
Financial Report:
Four cheques prepared for
signature, Mrs Allsopp £271.73, Mr C Horne £641.84 , Alfred McAlpine £144.61
maintenance of the lights, TXU Energi £667.53 electrical power.
Balances are current acc.
£2,998.61 and capital reserve £22,017.84.
Planning:
Appl. 03/02326/FUL. 26
The Moor. Erection of conservatory. No objections.
Appl. 03/02222/FUL. 23 Rectory
Close. Single story front extension. No objections.
Appl. 03/02255/FUL. 12A
Bridgend. Erect picket fence and gates. No objections, subject to the
boundaries dispute between the two parties being resolved.
Appl. 03/01886/FUL. 70
The Moor. Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof and erection of covered
way. Permission granted 29/9.
Appl. 03/02059/FUL. 31
The Moor. Single storey side/rear extension. Decision deferred by B.B.C until
next meeting.
Playing Field Report:
None.
Village Hall Report:
None.
General Village Matters:
Disturbance by Village
Youth
A number of concerns were
raised in regard to disturbance of meetings, etc. by village youth. It was
recommended that a flyer be produced by Mr S Devine to create awareness. It
will be posted onto the website and distributed to all homes in the village.
Notice Boards
The 5 notice boards are
in a very bad condition and need to be replaced. (the 6th notice
board at The Angel is private). Suitable replacements have yet to be decided
upon.
Charlton & Chellington
Website
Mr D Jenkins advised that
the website has had 200 hits. He will update the website with the new clerks
name. He needs to know if there are certain legal requirements for a Parish
Council website.
There being no further
business, meeting closed at 9:45pm.
Date of next meeting;
Monday 10th November at 7:30pm.
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Carlton &
Chellington Parish Council
To
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Cllr. G Chapman Cllr. J Tusting
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Cllr. L Benson Cllr. J Goggins
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Name
Gabrielle Forde
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Cllr. R Davis Cllr. S
Devine
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Cllr. E Simpson Cllr. D Jenkins
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Tel
01933 664998
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B. Cllr. V Brandon
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C. Cllr. Gershon
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Email
gabrielle@forde25.freeserve.co.uk
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Monthly Meeting Monday 10th November 2003 19.30hrs
Present: Apologies:
Cllr.
J Tusting - in the chair Cllr. J Goggins
Cllr.
G Chapman B.
Cllr. V Brandon Mr
R Davis
Cllr.
S Devine Cllr. R Davis
Cllr. L Benson
Cllr. E Simpson
Cllr. D Jenkins
C. Cllr. P Gershon
Parishioners: Mr Woodhead, Mrs
Philips, Mr Smith, Mr Jones, Mr Dancy, Miss Linggood, Mr Derrick.
Apologies for Absence
Cllr .J. Goggins, Cllr. R.
Davis, B. Cllr. Brandon
Disclosure of Interest
None.
Minutes of Meeting
Minutes of meeting for October 13th were agreed
and signed as a true record.
1.Stone Barn
New fence now in place but no quote received yet. Quote of
£110.00 + VAT received for new galvanised gate. Cllr. Tusting dealing.
It was advised that there is £100 excess on the insurance so
a claim will not be submitted. Cllr. Benson to provide a list of additional
security improvements, so that the insurance company can be informed.
2.Highways Maintenance Partnership
A letter has been received from Mr Prigmore advising that
the cost will now be £8,000, and as the Parish Council have only got £2,500 the
work will need to be spread over two years. A detailed quote is required to
substantiate this cost, as the path only needs to be widened. It was decided
that Mr Prigmore be invited to a meeting. Cllr. S. Devine as Highways Officer
will speak to Mr Prigmore.
3.Rusty Manhole, High Street
Cllr. Benson will check that the manhole has been repaired.
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4.Jubilee Bench
No further update.
5.Disturbance by Village Youth
Letter composed by Cllr. Devine was distributed, discussed
and approved. The letter will be distributed to all parishioners and Cllr.
Jenkins will also post it on the website.
6.Notice Boards
Awaiting a brochure from Arien Products. The notice board at
the Stone Barn will be re-affixed by Cllr. Tusting.
7.Street Light
C29 Street Close has now been fixed and C09 Rectory Close is
due to be fixed within the next few working days.
County Councillor’s
Report
None
Borough Councillor’s Report
None
School Governor’s Report
None
Correspondence
Bedfordshire & Luton Fire & Rescue Service- draft
integrated Risk Management Plan for 2004/09. A copy of plan requested.
St. Peter’s Church- invitation to Christmas service 21/12
and request for a reader. Cllr. Tusting has volunteered to do a
reading.
B.B.C. - Recycling Review.
B.B.C. – Draft Planning Policy Statement 7.
Harold Division Community Liaison Forum – Minutes of Meeting
for 6th November. Cllr. Jenkins attended and advises that there is
£6,300 available in funds. A bid could be submitted to provide disabled toilets
for the Village Hall and something the Playing Fields Committee may be
interested in as well. Also, available is a device called SID (Speed
information Device), which could be used by all Parish Councils free of charge.
The Villager Community Minibus – minutes of Annual General
Meeting for 10th November.
C.P.R.E. – Invitation to attend meeting on 12th
November regarding night pollution was declined.
Bedfordshire Police - Will now be working from the visitor
centre at Harrold/Odell Country Park two days a month.
Bedfordshire Police – July/ September 12 people were dealt
with for speeding on the Causeway.
Postwatch – Information pack available for communities who
risk losing their Post Office.
B.C.R.S.G. – Charity providing support to rural communities.
The Local Channel – Professional website management,
declined.
Wallets Circulated
Country Side Voice – Autumn ’03 magazine
The Playing Fields Newsletter – Autumn ‘03
Network – Autumn ’03 addition
Local Council Review – magazine
Financial Report
One cheque prepared for signature, Miss Forde £218.50
salary.
Balances are current acc. £6,238.54 and capital reserve
£18,777.91.
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Planning
Appl. 03/02518/FUL. 38 The Moor. One and two storey
front/rear extensions. No objections.
Appl. 03/02059/FUL. 31 The Moor. Single storey side/rear
extension and creation of dormers. Permission granted 21/10.
Appl. 03/02255/FUL. The Old Brewhouse. Erection of 1m high
picket fence with gate. Permission granted 21/10.
Playing Fields Report
None.
Village Hall Report
None.
Items of an urgent nature
None.
To be included in next month’s agenda are;
Handyman
Parish Survey
Two Trees
Precept
There being no further business, meeting closed at 20.50
hrs.
Date of next meeting set for Monday 8th December
at 19.30 hrs.
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Carlton &
Chellington Parish Council
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Cllr. G Chapman Cllr. J Tusting
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Cllr. L Benson Cllr. J Goggins
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Name
Gabrielle Forde
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Cllr. R Davis Cllr. S
Devine
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Cllr. E Simpson Cllr. D Jenkins
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Tel
01933 664998
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B. Cllr. V Brandon
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C. Cllr. Gershon
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Email
gabrielle@forde25.freeserve.co.uk
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Monthly Meeting Monday 8th December 2003 19.40hrs
Present: Apologies:
Cllr.
J Tusting - in the chair C. Cllr. P Gershon
Cllr.
G Chapman B.
Cllr. V Brandon Mr
R Davis
Cllr.
S Devine
Cllr.
L Benson
Cllr.
E Simpson
Cllr.
D Jenkins
Cllr.
J Goggins
Cllr.
R Davis
Miss
G Forde
Parishioners: Mr Smith, Miss Linggood.
Apologies for Absence
B. Cllr. Brandon, C Cllr. Gershon
Disclosure of Interest
Cllr. Tusting declared interest in planning application
03/02785/FUL Reach Out Project, St Nicholas Church.
Minutes of Meeting
Minutes of meeting for November 10th were agreed and signed
as a true record.
1. The Two Trees, The Moor.
The following options and parishioners
letters were read and discussed.
a) The Parish
Council takes responsibility for maintaining the two trees henceforth.
b) The County
Council remove one tree and plant a new one new tree.
c) The County
Council remove both trees and plant two new trees.
It was decided that the trees are
to be left as they are, and the Parish Council will take on responsibility of
maintaining them. This matter is now closed.
Letter read from Miss M Linggood
Show Secretary for the Carlton Village Show proposing a ‘Village Tree Policy’
and that funding could be obtained from the proceeds of the Carlton Village
Show. Cllr. Tusting to liase with Miss Linggood to explore this suggestion in
more detail.
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2.Stone Barn
New fence now in place but no quote received yet. Quote of
£110.00 + VAT received for new galvanised gate. Cllr. Tusting dealing.
Cllr. Benson to provide a list of additional security
improvements, so that the insurance company can be informed. Cllr. Benson to
provide an invoice for the emergency work he completed.
3.Highways Maintenance Partnership
Cllr. Devine meeting with Miss C Sellers from Raynesway 9th
December to discuss all outstanding issues. The footpath, rusty manhole, white
lines on the roads, bollards to be removed, cones left in ditch, potholes on
Pavenham Hill, water leak on Spring Close Farm, Marsh road sign knocked over.
4.Rusty Manhole, High Street
Cllr. Devine to discuss with Miss C Sellers from Raynesway
as above.
5.Jubilee Bench
No further update.
6.Disturbance by Village Youth
Letter composed by Cllr. Devine distributed to councillors
for delivery to all parishioners, also Cllr. Jenkins confirmed the letter had
been posted on to the website.
7.Notice Boards
Cllr Benson and Cllr Chapman to inspect all notice boards to
see which if any needed to be replaced / repaired.
8.Street Light
Cllr. Benson to check that street lights are now working at
C09 Rectory Close and C03 The Moor.
9. Precept
Actual and budget figures for 2002/3 and 2003/4 discussed.
Proposed revenue to be included in next years Precept as follows;
Skate Ramp -£150.00 to Bedfordshire Police
Village Hall renovations to entrance and provision of
disabled toilets, approx £12,000.00. Contribution of £2,000.00 from the Parish
Council.
Bench for Carlton / Harrold road
Improved entrances to the village on all four roads.
New Street Light for the
Causeway.
Parish Survey.
Half Pipe or Youth Worker
Hire of a mini bus to take
youth to events in local towns.
CID, to monitor speed within
the village
Councillors Allowance now
available, declined by all Councillors.
New notice boards
10. Handyman
Poster produced by Cllr Benson to be display in the village
advertising the post of handyman.
County Councillor’s
Report
None
Borough Councillor’s Report
None
School Governor’s Report
None
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Correspondence
Villager Mini Bus service
timetable given to Cllr. Jenkins to post on the website.
BATPC – Councillors
Allowance now available, declined.
B.B.C – Register of Electors 2004
CPRE - £25.00 membership renewal.
Zurich Municipal – Letter advising of Terrorism Exclusion in
policy.
SLCC- AQA Certificate for Clerk, declined at this point in
time.
M.J Granger- advertising grass cutting and village
maintenance services.
Carlton Senior Citizens Party – Taking place 7th February 2004.
Gravity – Designers and builders of Skateboarding and BMXing
Parks.
B.C.C. – Salting Leaflet
BLWWG - Action for Biodiversity complied by The Wildlife
Trust.
Plus Publishing Services –Local Council Update for Clerks,
declined.
Raynesway – notice of Gully emptying during December
B.B.C. – Consultation Draft Planning Police Statement 22,
Renewable Energy
B.B.C. – Regional Planning Guidance (RPG14)
Guardforce – Private policing / security services for
villages
Financial Report
Three cheques prepared for signature, Miss Forde £218.50
salary, Miss G Forde £186.13 for expenses, Carlton Village Hall £30.00 hire of
the hall for Parish Council meetings.
Balances are current acc. £2776.86 and capital reserve acc.
£22017.84.
Planning
Appl. 03/02785/FUL. Reach Out Project, St Nicholas
Church. Construction of overspill car park. No objections.
Appl. 03/02518/FUL. 38 The Moor. One and two storey
front/rear extensions. Granted 25/11/03.
Appl. 03/02222/FUL. 23 Rectory Close. Single storey front
extension. Granted 05/11/03.
Appl. 03/02326/FUL. 26 The Moor. Erections of conservatory. Granted
24/11/03.
Playing Fields Report
Current account £331.42, deposit account £2523.47. Fete
planned for next year. Next meeting due to take place the first week of
February 2004.
Village Hall Report
None.
Items of an urgent nature
The 135 @ 7.45am Stagecoach service from Carlton to Bedford
has stopped, and on occasion the bus is not stopping for passengers at official
stops. Cllr. Tusting will speak to B. Cllr. Brandon regarding this issue.
There being no further business, meeting closed at 21.50
hrs.
Date of next meeting set for Monday 12th January
at 19.30 hrs.
