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A meeting of Grimstead Parish Council was
held at 7:30pm on 20th October 2003 in East Grimstead
Reading Room.
Present: District Cllr Richard Britton (Interim
Chairman), District Cllr Leo Randall, Mr R Amor (Vice-Chairman),
Mrs R Clark, Mr R Parsons (Clerk) and ten members of the
public.
Apologies were received from District and County Cllr
Bill Moss and District Cllr Jane Bissington.
92/03 Public Question Time: * A West
Grimstead parishioner made reference to the ownership of
the northern boundary fence of the West Grimstead
Playingfield. He explained that Wiltshire County Council
had originally erected the fence when the West Grimstead
School was using the land for recreation. * The same
parishioner also expressed concern about how SDC would be
dealing with planning applications while there were too
few elected or co-opted members of GPC.
93/03 Candidates for Co-option: The
following candidates were co-opted as Members of
Grimstead PC:
BAYFORD, George Henry of Fermaine, West Grimstead
EMMERSON, Mark David of The Paddock, East Grimstead
Both signed Declarations of Acceptance of Office and will
complete a Register of Members' Interests within 28 days.
94/03 Declaration of Interest: Cllr
Randall declared that he was a member of the SWAG
committee and would refrain from taking part in any
discussions relating to SWAG applications.
95/03 Minutes: The minutes of the PC
meeting held on 6th October were approved and signed by
the Chairman subject to the following alteration to
minute no.69/03. Namely that Cllr Clark had explained
that she is continuing as a Councillor because she
believes that there is PC business that could benefit
from her attention.
96/03 New Gateway at Macks Lane: An SDC
Planning Enforcement Officer had visited the site and
reported that since the gate did not open onto a
classified road, planning consent would not be required.
It was agreed that this didn't adequately answer the PC's
concerns. The gate opens across a public space and could
therefore cause an obstruction to the general public. Action:
The Clerk will reply to the letter and reaffirm
the PC's concerns.
97/03 Litterbin for Crockford Green: The
Clerk reported that SDC Environmental Services is unable
to provide a litterbin in the foreseeable future. Action:
Cllr Britton agreed to research SDC's litterbin
policies and report.
98/03 Walkway between Whaddon and West Grimstead:
This proposal is still under consideration. Action:
Cllr Britton will liaise with the West Grimstead
parishioner who initiated the enquiry.
99/03 Refurbishment of West Grimstead Pond: There
was debate about whether this should be described as
maintenance or as a special project. It was decided that
a SWAG application should be submitted. Action: Cllr
Amor agreed to prepare and submit an application before
the deadline of 14th November.
100/03 West Grimstead Chalkpit: It was
agreed that an application for first registration should
be made to HM Land Registry. Members agreed to the
initial Land Registry fee of £40. Action: The
Clerk to prepare an application.
101/03 East Grimstead Chalkpit: Members
reviewed the letter of 25-Jul-03 from the relevant WCC
officer and resolved to monitor the owner's actions in
compliance of the agreed restoration plan.
102/03 Applications for Easements at East
Grimstead: Cllr Britton and Cllr Randall
reported that they had had a site meeting and that a
compromise was discussed with the applicants. It was
agreed that this would form the basis on which easements
would be offered and Cllr Britton would write formally to
the applicants to make an offer along these lines. The
Clerk was concerned that since no plan of the proposals
had been introduced he was uncertain as to the legality
of the agreed compromise. Action: Cllr
Britton asked the Clerk to put his concerns in writing.
103/03 Noticeboards: Cllr Clark proposed
a specification for a noticeboard in the West Grimstead
playingfield. This should be four feet wide by about
thirty inches high and be positioned close to the fence. Action:
The Clerk will liaise with the Burnbake Trust
for the production of an appropriate noticeboard.
104/03 The Road by West Grimstead Playing Field: There
being no progress to report regarding the proposal to
have a coloured surface laid, members asked Cllr Britton
to consult with WCC highways. Action: Cllr
Britton.
105/03 Tree Surgery: A second quote had
been received for the removal of the Sycamore trees in
the West Grimstead Playingfield. There was some debate
about the merits of the two quotations and the PC was
concerned about the Health and Safety implications of
commissioning the work. The third contractor's quote had
yet to be received. Action: Cllr Amor
will ensure that all quotes are available in time to be
considered at the next meeting.
106/03 Reports: * The Clerk reported
that he had attended the Salisbury Area Police/Community
Consultative meeting on 23rd September at Hindon Village
Hall where there had been a debate about the likely
increase in the police portion of next year's Council tax.
There was also a presentation by the Community Safety
officer.
* The next Agenda 21 committee meeting is in the City
Hall on 22nd October. * The Autumn edition of the
newsletter of Community First, First News, has been
published and is available from Wyndhams in Devizes.
107/03 Finance: * It was agreed that the
Clerk should prepare a budget for consideration at the
next meeting.
* The following payment was approved:
HM Land
Registry - Application fee - 202 - £40.00p
108/03 Roadside Hedgecutting: It was
resolved that the owners of overgrown roadside hedgerows
should be contacted urgently to make them aware of their
duty to keep hedged trimmed well back from the edge of
the carriageway. Action: The Clerk will
draft a letter to individual property owners to explain
the legislation.
109/03 Street Cleansing: This is the
responsibility of SDC Environmental Services and a Best
Value Review of Street Services is underway by Salisbury
District Cllr Paul Clegg of the Environmental and
Transport Overview and Scrutiny Panel. Action: Feedback
invited by 31st October.
110/03 Planning: It was agreed that
Cllrs Amor, Clark, Bayford and Emmerson would convene a
planning meeting after the current meeting to consider a
schedule of planning applications.
111/03 Correspondence: Members noted the
following correspondence from SDC - * Notice of Parish
& Town Councillor Training Seminar on Tuesday, 20th
January '04 in Salisbury City Hall. * The Rural Floral
Enhancement programme will not receive SDC funding in
2004.
112/03 Date of the next PC meeting is 1st
December in West Grimstead Village Hall.
The meeting closed at 9:25pm
There followed a Planning Committee meeting of Grimstead
Parish Council:
Present: Cllr Amor, Cllr Clark, Cllr
Bayford, Cllr Emmerson, Mr R Parsons (Clerk) and five
members of the public.
113/03 S/2003/2137 - FULL APPLICATION -
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO DROVE END
HOUSE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TENNIS COURT WITHIN THE
GROUNDS OF THE HOUSE at DROVE END HOUSE WEST GRIMSTEAD. -
Members had no objections to this application.
114/03 S/2003/1802 - FULL APPLICATION -
ERECTION OF TWO NEW SEMI DETACHED DWELLINGS AND ACCESS at
LAND ADJACENT TO: ROSE COTTAGE CHAPEL HILL WEST GRIMSTEAD
SALISBURY. - Members did not wish to add to the response
made on 16th September 2003.
The meeting closed at 9:45pm
Signed by the Chairman, Cllr R Britton, on 1st December
2003
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