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204/12 Sports & Leisure Development |
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No report – deferred to
January 2013.
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(a) Planning Applications Received
WP/2012/0479/FCOU
– retrospective application for the use of units 12-15 for the mixing of ready
mixed concrete – Units 12-15, White House Industrial Estate, Main Road – Mr A
Orton & MacLeod
WP/2012/0509/F
– proposed new dwelling – land to rear 117 Doddington Rd – Mr S Piercy
WP/2012/0510/F
– single storey lean-to rear extension -111 Churchill Rd – MR R Coombes
WP/2012/0525/TX
– application for a new outline planning permission to replace an extant
outline planning permission, in order to extend the time limit for
implementation for Ref: WP/2008/0150/OEIA for up to 3000 dwellings, retails
& commercial facilities, non-residential institutions, a neighbourhood
centre, open spaces & parkland, associated facilities & infrastructure
& a reserve corridor for the Isham-Wellingborough improvement (IWIMP) –
land off A509 Niort Way & A510 Northen Way & south of Great Harrowden –
Mr Mark Best – Midtown Capital Ltd
No
comments were required on the applications received.
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202/12 Any Other Correspondence |
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(a) Response from Ministry of Justice regarding closure of
HMP Wellingborough
(b) Thank you letter from Evergreens
(c) Thank you letter from Earls Barton Youth Club
(d) Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association – Annual
Report
(e) Western Power – Fixed Prices for Unmetered Connections
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201/12 NCC Correspondence |
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(a) School Buses – Earls Barton to Wollaston Secondary
School – the Clerk will write to NCC expressing concerns over the condition of
the school buses used from Earls Barton to Wollaston Secondary school and the
route they are using on Hardwater Crossing.
(b) Bozeat/Earls Barton Local Liaison Meeting – next
meeting to be held 13 June 2013
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200/12 BCW Correspondence |
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(a) Trees & Landscaping Supplementary Planning
Document – Consultation – Clerk to deal
(b) Billing Sewerage Treatment Works Liaison Committee –
Progress Report – held by Clerk
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199/12 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence |
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198/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Parking Review – update – the clerk advised that the
parking restrictions requested have been submitted to NCC who will now move
onto the consultation stage of the process.
(b) Highway Work Priorities for 2013/14 – the Clerk will
make up a list of all requests for discussion at the January PC meeing.
(c) Barkers Meeting – update – Clerk to chase
(d) Clay Lane – update – Wellingborough Norse, BCW and
Ecton Estate have all agreed to contribute to the costs of downgrading Clay
Lane. Earls Barton Parish Council
resolved to allocate £800 to the costs.
The Clerk will write to Ecton Parish Council to ask if they can make a
contribution. Otherwise, Cllr Blackwell
will be asked if he can cover the shortfall of approximately £400 under the
Empowering Councillors Scheme.
(e) Litter Bins & Grit Bins – update – it was resolved
to purchase a grit bin for the Recreation Field, to a cost of £300.00. The Clerk will put in a request to NCC for a
grit bin on the corner of Thorpe Road and Station Road.
(f) Memorial Bench – Clarke Court – awaiting quote. The Clerk was given designated powers to
order the works if they are under £200.00
(g) Gulley Cleansing – Clerk to chase up.
(h) Road Closure Order for Maintenance Work – Grendon Road
– 27 February 2013
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197/12 Meetings of 14 January & 11 February 2013 - change of venue |
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Due to refurbishment works
being carried out at EB Youth Club, the meetings scheduled for 14 January and
11 February 2013 will be held at the Fire Station meeting room.
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196/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
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(a) North Northamptonshire Authorities – Consultation on
CIL Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule – the recommendations made by Cllr
Wright for responding to the consultation were approved.
(b) Neighbourhood Plan – update and discussion on future
funding – discussion was held and it was resolved to continue with the
Neighbourhood Plan. Funding for 2013-14
will be discussed at the Finance Committee on 9 January, and brought to the
Parish Council for approval on 14 January.
(c) Social Housing Needs – CONFIDENTIAL – this part of the meeting was held in confidence and
members of the public in attendance left the room.
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195/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures and Report – no report received.
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194/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) Grounds Maintenance Committee & Finance Committee
Meetings – 9 January 2012 – the meetings will be held at Earls Barton Youth
Club at 6.30pm and 7pm respectively
(b) Dispensation Requests – the Clerk explained the need
for dispensation requests in relation to Precept setting.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3486 |
James Wilson Associates Ltd - Neighbourhood Plan Consultant (Oct) |
£1048.40 |
| 3487 |
NCC Earls Barton Junior School - Hire of Hall |
£25.00 |
| 3488 |
James Wilson Associates Ltd - Neighbourhood Plan Consultant (Nov) |
£702.38 |
| 3489 |
Earls Barton Methodist Church - Hire of Hall |
£60.00 |
| 3490 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3491 |
Country Gardens & Ground Care - Cemetery Maintenance |
£330.00 |
| 3492 |
Clerk - Salary/Expenses |
£1455.40 |
| 3493 |
Youth Club Leader - Salary |
£166.46 |
| 3494 |
Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary |
£120.66 |
| 3495 |
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI |
£1.30 |
| 3496 |
First Choice Heating - Repairs to Cemetery Lodge Boiler |
£160.00 |
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192/12 Minutes of the Meeting of 12 November 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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191/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllr I Abbott declared a pecuniary interest in agenda
item 204/12.
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190/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received and approved from Cllrs G Blackwell and P Morrall, who were on Borough
Council business.
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No members of the public
wished to address the members.
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189/12 Sports & Leisure Development |
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No report – deferred to December
meeting
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(a) Planning Applications Received
Town
& Planning Act 1990 – proposed development – Increase the efficiency of on
site operations with an additional access point, increase opening hours &
extend life of site – Mick George Ltd (Waste Transfer Station), Lower Ecton
Lane, Northampton
WP/12/0396/F
– conversion of the existing integral garage into habitable accommodation,
external alterations to the building involving new dormer windows on the rear
elevation & the erection of a detached garage with studio accommodation in
the roof area – 76 Doddington Rd – J Tuckett
WP/12/0443/RMM
– reserved matters application pursuant to conditions 1 & 2 of Planning
Inspectorate approval ref APP/H2835/A/12/2168915 (coun ref WP/11/0388/OM)
concerning the appearance landscaping, layout & scale of the approved
proposed development for 65 dwellings, public open space & related
infrastructure – land rear 1 to 73 Compton Way – Redrow Homes
WP/12/0473/F
– retrospective application for works to be carried out (full details can be
seen on BCW planning pages) – 15 Gray Close – S Bush
WP/12/0477/F
– extension to side & rear (re-design of previous approval WP/09/0087)
& porch to front – 51 Mears Ashby Rd – S Demeril
WP/12/0458/DOC
– full details can be seen on BCW Planning Pages) – land off A509 Niort Way
& A510 Northen Way & south of Gt Harrowden, Wellingborough
After
discussion at Grounds Maintenance meeting on 23 October, objections were lodged
against WP/12/0396/F & WP/12/0443/RMM.
Following discussion on other applications at full meeting, support was
lodged for applications WP/12/0473/F and WP/12/0458/DOC. No further comments were required.
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187/12 BCW Correspondence |
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(a) Brown Bin Collections – brown bins collections in
Earls Barton will now end in the week beginning 4 December 2012 and will
recommence the week beginning 15 January 2013.
(b) It was resolved to suspend standing orders in order to
discuss a licence application for New Lodge Vineyards, Northampton Road. The concerns raised by local residents were
discussed. Following reassurances from
the Vineyards owner regarding parking concerns and activities planned, it was
decided not to object.
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186/12 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence |
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185/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Parking Review – update and additional requests – a
request for one car width double yellow line b the junction of Campbell Square
and West Street to be submitted. NCC
also be to asked to advice on parking on Elizabeth Way close to the junction
with Northampton Rd. A request for an
extended white line on Churchill Road was also noted.
(b) Highway Work Priorities for 2013/14 – Priorities were
discussed for 2013/14. These will be
finalised at December’s meeting.
(c) Barkers Meeting – update – chase up Barkers.
(d) New Barton – ownership of alleys/accesses – NCC have
accepted responsibility for the twelve foots.
Advise resident to check on deeds of home regarding ownership of four
foots.
(e) Clay Lane – update – chase up with John Casserly
(f) Litter Bins & Grit Bins – Clerk dealing with
litter bins for bus stops. A grit bin
for Barker Road/Wilson Way junction has been approved and put on a list of new
locations for grit bins by NCC. A request
for Spencer Close/Churchill Rd has been submitted to NCC. NCC has advised that the footpath through the
Rec from the churchyard does qualify but there is no highway land to site the
bin. The Clerk has advised NCC that EBPC
would grant permission for a bin to be sited on the Recreation Field.
(g) Memorial Bench – Clarke Court – The Clerk to get quote
to refurbish bench.
(h) Gulley Cleansing – was due to be carried out in
November. Clerk to chase up
(i) Highways Newsletter – held by Clerk.
(j) It was resolved to suspend Standing Orders to discuss
Pioneer Sports Field Licence Renewal.
Hanson has advised that they are willing to extend the break clause from
6 to 12 months at a cost. The Clerk will
ask Hanson to provide a quote for the extension to be considered at next months
meeting.
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184/12 Electroral Review of Northamptonshire - Final Recommendations |
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The Clerk read out the
review details and will respond to the online survey on behalf of the Parish
Council.
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183/12 Parish Council Insurance |
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The Clerk explained
aspects of the Parish Council insurance and holds leaflets for members with
further information.
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182/12 Meeting Dates 2013 - approval |
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It was resolved to approve
the meeting dates for 2013.
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181/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
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(a) Quote for Managing Earls Barton Neighbourhood Plan
Website – It was resolved to accept the quote for the quarter to the end of
December and review once the Neighbourhood Plan process has been reviewed in
December. Members to meet the
Neighbourhood Plan Project Group to discuss the process on 29 November 2012
(b) Approval of Consultation Leaflet/Questionnaire. It was resolved to approve the
leaflet/questionnaire which will be distributed to every household in Earls
Barton over the Christmas period.
Delegated powers were awarded to the Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk to look
at the cost of Freepost returns and approve.
(c) Local Plan – Cllr Wright advised that BCW have made
the decision to produce a new Local Plan.
A consultation will also be sent to the Parish Council by BCW regarding
Section 106 priorities. It was resolved
that the Clerk send a letter to BCW to ascertain whether the priority can just
be listed as EBPC so that funding is sent directly to the Parish Council who
can then decide where the funds are best spent.
This will then be looked at in December’s meeting.
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180/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures and Report – The Clerk advised that 16
crimes were reported in October. It was
also reported that, as a result of a warrant to search a property in Broad
Street, a village resident has been convicted of drug offences and has been
sentenced to 8 months in prison. A
response to the letter to the Chief Constable regarding policing in Earls
Barton was also read out.
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179/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) BCW Capital Grants Programme – as the paperwork for
the Capital Grants programme was not received with enough time to make a application,
it was resolved that the Clerk should write to the Chief Executive of BCW to
complain. Members to consider projects
for financial year 2014/15.
(b) Minutes of Grounds Maintenance Committee Meeting – it
was resolved to adopt the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 24 October as
a correct record.
(c) ½ Year Bank Reconciliation – the bank reconciliation
and budget to 30 September was presented by the Clerk. As the funds allocated for the youth club was
underestimated, it was resolved to continue payments to the youth club leaders
taking the excess from reserves.
(d) Electricity Plan Review – Clerk to deal.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3465 |
Interdirect Ltd - Website Domain Name |
£180.00 |
| 3466 |
E-on - 1/4 Street Lighting Maintenance |
£168.64 |
| 3467 |
Country Gardens & Ground Care - Cemetery Maintenance |
£495.00 |
| 3468 |
Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance |
£560.00 |
| 3469 |
Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance |
£320.00 |
| 3470 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3471 |
Any Occasion - Firework Display Toilets |
£264.00 |
| 3472 |
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance |
£99.00 |
| 3473 |
Solutions 4 Playgrounds - Skate Ramp Resurfacing |
£6406.80 |
| 3474 |
Viking - Stationery |
£87.03 |
| 3475 |
Royal British Legion - Remembrance Sunday Wreath |
£30.00 |
| 3476 |
Richard Phelan Contracting - Hedgecutting |
£84.00 |
| 3477 |
M Freeman - Grounds Maintenance |
£370.00 |
| 3478 |
Clerk/Registrar - Salary/Expenses |
£1044.60 |
3479
3480
3481
3482
3483
3484
3485
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Youth Club Leader - Salary
Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI
Churches Together in Earls Barton - Grant
Street Furniture Supplies Ltd - Vandal Repairs to bin in Recreation Field
A Taylor (Taylor Stone) - War Memorial Cleaning
A Rozzier - The Web Services Company - N/Plan Website Management
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£268.90
£101.64
£432.90
£250.00
£245.76
£395.00
£330.00
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177/12 Minutes of the Meeting of 8 October 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt the
minutes as a correct record.
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176/12 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest |
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Cllr I Abbott declared a pecuniary interest in agenda
item 189/12. Cllr J Bond declared a
pecuniary interest in agenda item 178/12
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175/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received and approved from Cllrs G Blackwell and M Perkins and from Cllr P
Morrall for late arrival.
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174/12 Mike Nichols - Olympic Torch & Presentation of Remembrance Wreath Donation |
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Mike attended to speak to
members about his experience as an Olympic Torch Bearer.
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173/12 Chris Heaton-Harris MP - Neighbourhood Plans |
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Chris attended to speak to
members about the current position regarding planning laws and the place of Neighbourhood
Plans in the new National Planning Policy Framework. Chris agreed to visit and write to BCW to
discuss the support and resources being offered to parishes drawing up
Neighbourhood Plans.
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No members of the public
wished to address the members.
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172/12 Sports & Leisure Development - CONFIDENTIAL |
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This section of the meeting
was held in confidence. Cllr I Abbott declared
a pecuniary interest and left the meeting along with any members of the public
in attendance.
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(a) Planning Applications Received
WP/12/0380/F
– single storey bedroom & shower room extension – 64 Station Rd – Mrs L
Lacey
WP/12/0398/F
– 2 storey side extension forming playroom, WC & utility room, with master
bedroom & en-suite over – 1 Keats Cl – Mr L Valeur
WP/12/0431/F
– 1st floor extension to form bedrooms – 4 Barker Rd – Mrs G Bliss
No
comments were required on the applications received.
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170/12 BCW Correspondence |
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(a) Parishes Forum – 10 October 2012 – Cllrs Cahill and
Wright to attend.
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169/12 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence |
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(a) NCALC AGM – 20 October 2012 – Chair and Clerk to
attend
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168/12 Highways & Maintenance |
(a) Parking Review – meeting with Jim Whiting & Helen
Howard, NCC and proposed restriction – Areas to be submitted for restricted
parking under the Parking Review were agreed.
These will now be sent to NCC who will carry out a consultation.
(b) Highway Work Priorities for 2013/14 – Priorities were
discussed for 2013/14. These will be
finalised at December’s meeting.
(c) Sheffield Way – concerns re water emerging through
path – The Clerk will write to NCC/MGWSP regarding this matter.
(d) Resident Parking – North Rd, Victoria Street &
King St – update – it was noted that Wellingborough Homes are unable to assist
in providing parking facilities in Victoria Close for non residents.
(e) Clay Lane – update – this was dealt with under item 155/12.
(f) Litter Bins – it was agreed to allow delegated powers
to the Clerk to order the necessary bins prior to November’s meeting.
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167/12 Northamptonshire Licensing Partnership - Consultation on Statement Principles - Gambling Act 2005 (3 yearly review) |
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The Clerk will look at the
consultation and respond if necessary.
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Cllr Bond reported on the
work of the Youth Club, especially the leaders, the volunteers on the committee
and the volunteers working at the newly set up Junior Youth Club. It was agreed that the Clerk send a letter to
the Youth Club Committee and Barton Today expressing the Parish Council’s
thanks.
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The event will take place
on Saturday 3 November. The hire of
toilets for the event was approved. The
Youth Club will be contacted to request assistance on the Saturday morning in
building the bonfire.
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164/12 Northamptonshire Tranportation Plan - Thematic Transport Strategies Consultation |
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The response to the
consultation was agreed.
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163/12 North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit Notice of Consultation |
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The response to the
consultation was agreed.
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162/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
(a) Housing Needs Survey – Initial results of the Housing
Needs Survey show that 63 houses are needed in Earls Barton (42 social houses
through a registered provider, 12 market houses and 9 shared ownership). A detailed report on the survey is expected
in November.
(b) Ongoing Funding – EBPC are still awaiting a reply from
BCW regarding financial resources that are available to assist in drawing up
Neighbourhood Plans. In the meantime,
work in continuing to prepare for the Community Event which is due to be held
in the week beginning 12 November. Cllr
Wright presented a document which outlined options to be presented at the
Community Event. This was agreed
unanimously. Cllr Blackwell expressed
his concerns over what protection Localism offers to parishes and what weight a
Neighbourhood Plan will hold once adopted.
His proposed the Clerk send a letter to Chris Heaton-Harris MP regarding
these concerns. This was seconded by
Cllr Cahill and was unanimously agreed.
(c) Quote for Managing Earls Barton Neighbourhood Plan
Website – this item was deferred to allow the figures quoted to be clarified.
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161/12 Police/Community Safety |
(a) Crime Figures and Report – PCSO Paul Hurst
attended. He advised that 23 crimes were
reported in September. The increase is
due to a spate of anti-social behaviour as well as crimes specifically relating
to a shop in the village. The police are
taking a zero tolerance approach to these crimes in order to send out a clear
message that inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Wellingborough’s ASB car is also visiting the
Rec several times daily in order to combat anti-social behaviour. Paul also asked that residents be aware of
car key crimes and ensure that their keys are not kept by the front door. The Parish Council resolved to send a letter
to the Chief Constable praising the work of PCSO Hurst and the team covering
Earls Barton.
(b) The Police & Crime Commissioner elections will be
held on Thursday 15 November. For more
information on the candidates visit www.policeelections.com
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160/12 Finance & Projects |
(a) BCW Capital Grants Programme – it was resolved that
the Clerk write to BCW to ask why the Parish Council is no longer notified
about the Capital Grants Programme.
(b) Grounds Maintenance Committee Meeting – a meeting will
be held at 6.30pm on Wednesday 24 October at Earls Barton Youth Club.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3447 |
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance |
£560.00 |
| 3448 |
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Cemetery Maintenance |
£165.00 |
| 3449 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3450 |
All Saints Church - Church Lighting |
£141.09 |
| 3451 |
Evergreens - Annual Grant |
£1500.00 |
| 3452 |
Came & Company - Ins Increase for Fidelity Guarantee |
£73.79 |
| 3453 |
E-on - Pioneer Electricity |
£141.52 |
| 3454 |
E-on - Chapel Electricity |
£13.72 |
| 3455 |
J Wilson - Neighbourhood Plan Consultant |
£506.46 |
| 3456 |
M Freeman - Grounds Maintenance |
£1140.00 |
| 3457 |
E-on - 1/4 Street Lighting (Jul-Sept 2012) |
£322.63 |
| 3458 |
C Jackson - Mole Monitoring |
£369.25 |
| 3459 |
Clerk/Registrar - Salary/Expenses |
£1139.58 |
| 3460 |
Youth Club Leader - Salary |
£260.43 |
3461
3462
3463
3464
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Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance
Wellingborough Norse - 1/2 yr Grounds Maintenance (bins)
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£114.32
£497.96
£311.40
£2163.60
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158/12 Minutes of Meeting of 10 September 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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157/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllr I Abbott declared a pecuniary interest in agenda
item 1572/12. Cllr J Bond declared a
pecuniary interest in agenda item 168/12(f)
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156/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received and approved from Cllrs K Abbott and P Morrall.
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155/12 John Casserly & Nicola Holden - Wellingborough Norse |
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John and Nicola attended
to give a presentation on the work carried out by Wellingborough Norse. John advised that risk assessments were being
carried out regarding litter picking on the A45 and it is hoped that measures
can be put in place to allow more frequent litter picking on the road. He also confirmed that Wellingborough Norse
would be happy to provide equipment for the village’s annual litter pick. John also confirmed that BCW and Norse are
happy with proposals to downgrade and barrier Clay Lane to prevent fly tipping
and will email the Clerk with details of how they are able to assist financially. He also confirmed that brown bin collections
during the winter were halted due to cost implications and that the last brown
bin collection this year will be in the last full week of October.
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A member of the public
addressed the Parish Council on planning application WP/2012/0309.
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154/12 Sports & Leisure Development - CONFIDENTIAL |
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This section of the meeting
was held in confidence. Cllr I Abbott declared
a pecuniary interest and left the meeting along with any members of the public
in attendance and Cllr K Abbott.
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(a) Minutes of the Social/Housing/Planning meeting of 28
August 2012 – it was resolved to adopt these as a correct record.
(b) Planning Applications Received
WP/12/0328/FCOU
– change of use from A1 to A2 (Estate Agents) – 32 Broad St – Mr K Crocker,
Polders Ltd.
WP/12/0236/O
– outline application for the erection of 8 dwellings, new vehicular access to
Fairhurst Way (access arrangements considered – all other matter reserved) –
land at & rear of 11 Doddington Rd – Mr & Mrs R Whyman
WP/12/0309/F
– erection of single dwelling – 36 Compton Way – Mr R Hodgkins.
A
site viewing meetings were requested on WP/12/0236/O and WP/12/0309/F. No comments were required on the other
applications received.
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152/12 Other Correspondence |
(a) Thank you letter – Earls Barton Infant School
(b) Thank you letter – Earls Barton Junior School
(c) Mobile Vehicle Activated Signs – noted
(d) Letter from Cllr Robert Gough
(e) Thank you letter – Earls Barton Youth Club
(f) Master Composters – Volunteer Scheme – Clerk holds
details for any allotment holders who wish to take part.
(g) It was resolved to suspend Standing Orders to discuss
a letter received by the Chair regarding the closure of Wellingborough
Prison. It was agreed the Clerk should
send a letter to the appropriate government minister objecting to the planned
closure.
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151/12 BCW Correspondence |
(a) Later Life Matters Event – 26 September 2012 – place
details on notice board
(b) BCW Regeneration Newsletter – held by Clerk
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150/12 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence |
(a) NCALC AGM – 20 October 2012 – Chair and Clerk to
attend
(b) NCALC – Northamptonshire Larger Councils Partnership –
27 September 2012 – Chair and Clerk to attend
(c) ACRE AGM – 12 September 2012 – noted
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149/12 Highways & Maintenance |
(a) Grass Cutting – It was noted that the final cut on the
highway has been carried out. Any
further cuts now need to be approved by EBPC. The possibility of funding
maintenance in house is to be looked into and placed on a future agenda.
(b) Parking Review – a meeting will be held with Helen
Howard and Jim Whiting of NCC on Monday 24 September.
(c) Harrowick Lane & West Way/Northampton Road
Junction – road marking suggested by NCC were approved by EBPC.
(d) Tree Survey – it was resolved to order Salcey
Arborcare to carry out a Tree Survey on all trees owned by EBPC.
(e) Update on highways works carried out and priorities
for 2012/13 – works have now been carred out to improve the road surfaces on
Harrowick Lane, West Way and the bottom half of Dowthorpe Hill. A meeting with NCC/MGWSP is being held on
Friday 14 September to discuss Elizabeth Way and the Janes Estate. Priorities for 2012/13 will be considered and
put forward in December/January. A request
for a mirror opposite Campbell Square has been put to NCC, but they are against
the use of mirrors. Therefore, a letter
will be sent to the resident of Campbell Square suggesting they try and come to
a private agreement.
(f) Litter bins at bus stops – Clerk to arrange.
(g) Clay Lane update – awaiting a response from
Wellingborough Norse, who are contacting BCW regarding funding for the
downgrading of the road.
(h) Skate Ramp repairs – quote – It was resolved to
suspend Standing Orders to allow a single quote to be considered. It was resolved to accept the quote to
resurface the skate ramps, with £2000.00 being allocated from the Sports Fund
to cover the costs.
(i) Residents Parking – North Road, Victoria Street &
King Street & general state to New Barton – a letter suggesting parking in
unused areas of Victoria Close and Elizabeth Close to relieve parking problems
in New Barton will be passed to Wellingborough Homes. A letter regarding the state of alleys in New
Barton will be passed to BCW.
(j) Litter and parking at Pizza Plus – the Clerk will
place an advertisement in village magazines asking customers to all take away
outlets to park responsibly and take their rubbish home.
(k) Speeding – Northampton Road – refer to Police.
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The event will take place
on Saturday 3 November. Cllr Higham to
look into hire of toilets for the event.
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147/12 Northamptonshire Transport Plan - Thematic Transport Strategies Consultation |
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It was agreed that the
Neighbourhood Plan Project Group look at the consulation and draft a response.
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146/12 North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit Notice of Consultation |
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It was agreed that the
Neighbourhood Plan Project Group look at the consultation and draft a response.
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145/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
(a) Housing Needs Survey – it was reported that the
Housing Needs Survey has been delivered to every home in Earls Barton. BCW are hoping for a good response of over
500.
(b) Following discussion, it was resolved to approve the
additional funding for James Wilson to cover the Community Event in
October. After the Community Event, a
meeting will be held with the Neighbourhood Plan Project Group to consider the
future of the Neighbourhood Plan. A
letter will be sent to BCW questioning whether, as the Redrow appeal was lost
due to the lack of housing supply in the Borough, our Neighbourhood Plan will
have any weight. A letter will also be
sent to Chris Heaton-Harris MP expressing our concerns over the planned
relaxation of planning laws.
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The Clerk reported on the
outcome of the appeal, which saw outline planning permission granted for 65
dwellings off Compton Way, and the meeting with BCW Chief Executive John
Campbell. BCW have agreed that
communication in the run up to and during the appeal was not good enough and
have said they will deal with matters better in the future. There may be a case for renegotiating the
Section 106 agreement with the developers to secure conditions that benefit
Earls Barton. EBPC cannot request a
Judicial Review of the appeal decision as it is based on the lack of 5 year
deliverable housing supply in the Borough of Wellingborough. BCW have, however, agreed to consult a
barrister on whether there are grounds for appeal based on the Localism Act.
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143/12 Finance & Projects |
(a) Audit 2011/12 – External Auditors Report – the Clerk
advised that EBPC has passed audit. It
was resolved to record the approval of the accounts in the minutes in detail in
future years. It was resolved to increase
the Fidelity Guarantee to £350,000.
(b) Appointment of External Auditor from 2012/13 – the
appointment of BDO LLP as auditor was noted.
(c) ¼ Bank Reconciliation – it was resolved to approved
the ¼ bank reconciliation
(d) Village Magazine – Grant Advertisement – it was
resolved to approve the advertisement
(e) Upgrade to EBPC Computer – it was resolved to approve
the upgrade
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It was resolved to pay the
following accounts:
3404 Kimbolten – Fireworks £2527.60
3405 Kimbolten – Fireworks shortfall £ 79.99
3406 Kimbolten – Training Course £ 165.00
3407 J Wilson – Neighbourhood Plan Consultant £ 309.97
3408 Park Landscapes – Grounds Maintenance £ 749.70
3409 Royal Mail Group – Freepost Service £ 2.38
3410 E-on – Pioneer Electricity £ 67.60
3411 E-on – Cemetery Chapel Electricity £ 22.07
3412 E-on – ¼ Street Lighting Maintenance £ 168.64
3413 Country Gardens & Ground Care – Grounds
Maintenance £ 560.00
3414 Country Gardens & Ground Care –
Cemetery Maintenance £ 165.00
3415 Insignia Ltd – Diamond Jubilee Coins £ 622.08
3416 T A Greenham – VAS Maintenance £ 65.00
3417 A Rozzier (The Webservices Company) – Computer
Servicing £ 30.00
3418 All Saints Church – Church Lighting £ 120.39
3419 E B Youth Club – Insurance Grant £1300.00
3420 J Wilson – Neighbourhood Plan Consultant £ 619.94
3421 Under the Tower Drama – Grant £ 250.00
3422 Clerk – Salary/Expenses £1044.60
3423 Youth Club Leader – Salary £ 294.51
3424 Youth Club Assistant Leader – Salary £ 101.64
3425 Inland Revenue – Tax/NI £ 493.30
3426 Anglian Water – Cemetery £ 14.23
3427 M Freeman – Grounds Maintenance £ 600.00
3428 M Freeman – Supply & Install new Rec
Gates £ 560.00
3429 Came & Company – Annual Insurance
Renewal £3700.56
3430 T A Greenham – VAS Maintenance £ 65.00
3431 Viking – Stationery £ 39.18
3432 Earls Barton Rally & Country Fayre –
Tent Hire for Jubilee Event £ 25.00
3433 Anglian Water – Pioneer £ 13.14
3434 Anglian Water – Allotment £ 13.71
3435 BDO LLP – Annual Audit to March 2012 £ 660.00
3436 Solutions 4 Playgrounds – Playground
Repairs £ 702.60
3437 Park Landscapes – Grounds Maintenance £1118.70
3438 J Wilson – Neighbourhood Plan Consultant £1039.90
3439 M & B Newsagents – Distribution of
Housing Needs Survey £ 50.30
3440 Country Gardens & Ground Care –
Grounds Maintenance £ 560.00
3441 Country Gardens & Ground Care –
Cemetery Maintenance £ 165.00
3442 Moulton 77 Band – Barton Feast Reunion £ 200.00*
3443 Clerk – Salary/Expenses £1044.60
3444 Youth Club Leader – Salary £ 277.37
3445 Youth Club Assistant Leader – Salary £ 120.66
3446 Inland Revenue – Tax/NI £ 439.90
*It was resolved to cover
increase in the cost of the Moulton 77 Band from £150.00 to £200.00.
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141/12 Minutes of the Meeting of 9 July 2012 & Extraordinary Meeting of 18 July 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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140/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllr I Abbott declared a pecuniary interest in agenda
item 154/12. Cllr K Abbott stated that
she has a personal interest in agenda item 154/12. Cllr G Blackwell stated that he had a
pecuniary interest in items 149/12(e) and 149/12(i)
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139/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received and approved from Cllrs R
Gough, R Page & P Wright.
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138/12 Police/Community Safety |
(a) Jam in the Hood & Insp Julie Mead – Northants
Police Youth Group, Jam in the Hood, gave a presentation of what it meant to
them to be part of the project. Insp
Mead explained why she felt the current way of setting the sectors priorities
(by going out to canvas members of the public) is more effective than the old
quarterly panel meetings. Insp Mead also
outlined how the sector is working and was pleased to report that anti social
behaviour across the area has reduced by 27% compared to the same period last
year.
(b) Crime Figures – In July 22 crimes were reported in
Earls Barton. In August this reduced to
13.
(c) Police & Crime Commissioner – The Clerk will
complete the “Have your Say” questionnaire on behalf of EBPC. For more info on the new Police & Crime
Commissioners go to www.northantspcc.org.uk
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No members of the public
were in attendance
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6 - The Way Forward - CONFIDENTIAL |
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This part of the meeting
was held in confidence in accordance with Section 100A of the Local Government
Act 1972, on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt
information on the description shown in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.
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5 - Land Ownership/Current Negotiations - CONFIDENTIAL |
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This part of the meeting
was held in confidence in accordance with Section 100A of the Local Government
Act 1972, on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt
information on the description shown in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.
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4 - Funding for Sports Development |
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It was reported that,
although the project is still on the radar of many funding streams (inc
Football Foundation, ECB, National Lottery), the delay in acquiring the land
has had a knock on effect in delaying funding as funding is only available for
developing the land, not purchasing it.
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James Wilson outlined the
current progress of the Neighbourhood Plan.
It was noted that the outcome of the Redrow appeal is still unknown, and
this could have an impact on the success of the Neighbourhood Plan. It was also confirmed that BCW will be
carrying out a Housing Needs Survey of Earls Barton, conducted in partnership with
EBPC.
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2 - Declarations of Pecuniary Interest |
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1 - Welcome & Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received from Cllrs I Abbott, Cllr R Gough, Cllr P Morrall, A Gunn, N Haycox
and Chris Holmes (NCC). It was resolved
to suspend Standing Orders for the duration of the meeting, to allow all those
attending to take part.
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A member of the public
addressed the Parish Council on planning application WP/2012/0286.
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137/12 Sports & Leisure Development - CONFIDENTIAL |
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This section of the meeting
was held in confidence. Cllr I Abbott declared
a pecuniary interest and left the meeting along with any members of the public
in attendance and Cllr K Abbott.
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(a) Redrow Appeal Update – Cllr Wright reported on the
appeal and the possible implications of the outcome. The outcome is due to be known at the end of
July. A meeting has been requested with
BCW Chief Executive to discuss concerns over how the enquiry was handled. Thanks were expressed to Cllrs Blackwell,
Morrall, Wright and the Clerk for speaking at the appeal.
(b) National Planning Policy Framework – Conference –
noted
(c) Planning Applications Received
WP/12/0212/F
– replacing sky light with dormer window to rear of property – amended plan – 7
King St – Mr I Swift
WP/12/0263/F
– removed existing rear conservatory and build new single storey kitchen/diner
extension – 43 Cordon Cres – Mr C Anslow
WP/12/0286/F
– 1st floor extension to side & rear of property – resubmission
– 23 Wilson Way – Mr A Smith
WP/12/0288/F
– 1st floor extension above existing garage – 13 Saxon Rise – Miss C
Mulcahy
WP/12/0289/F
– single storey rear extension – 9 The Pyghtle – Mr G Shellhard
Town
& Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011
Scoping Request Consultation – Regulation 13 – Sand & Gravel Extraction
& Restoration – land adj A45 Nene Valley Way, Ecton
A
site viewing meeting was requested on WP/12/0286/F. No comments were required on the other
applications received.
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135/12 Other Correspondence |
(a) Thank you letter – All Saints Playscheme
(b) Thank you letter – Festival of Transport
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134/12 NCC Correspondence |
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a) Northamptonshire Minerals & Waste Development
Framework Partial Review – consultation – passed to Cllr Higham for
consideration.
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133/12 BCW Correspondence |
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132/12 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence |
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(a) NCALC Training guide – held by Clerk
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131/12 Highways & Maintenance |
(a) Grass Cutting – the Clerk read out the response from
the Highways contractor. It was agreed
that the Grounds Maintenance Committee inspect the work carried out after his
next cut and, if necessary, arrange a meeting with the contractor prior to
payment being made to discuss any issues that arise.
(b) Tree Survey – it was resolved to order a Tree Survey
for all trees owned by EBPC.
(c) Harrowick Lane – update – works to improve the road
surface on Harrowick Lane are due to take place in August.
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130/12(a) Review of Standing Orders |
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It was unanimously
resolved to approve the Standing Orders with no changed deemed necessary.
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129/12 New Code of Conduct |
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It was unanimously
resolved to adopt the new Code of Conduct, in line with the recommendations of
the Borough Council of Wellingborough.
Cllrs were asked to return their register of interest to the Clerk by 20
July.
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128/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures and Report – No police representative
attended. 20 crimes were reported in June
2012. It was confirmed that the rise in
theft from motor vehicles in May was the result of a spate of thefts of number
plates. The Police will be holding an
event at the Co-op in Earls Barton on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd
July to raise awareness and distribute anti theft number plate screws. The Clerk will write to the new Sector
Commander for Wellingborough Rural and invite her to the next meeting.
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127/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) Christmas Lights – awaiting second quote. Matter deferred to September’s meeting.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3388 |
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance |
£749.70 |
| 3389 |
Replacement Cheque 3327 - Salcey Group Ltd |
£345.00 |
| 3390 |
Viking Direct - Stationery |
£77.81 |
| 3391 |
Royal Mail Group Ltd - Freepost Service |
£13.09 |
| 3392 |
A Jolley - Grave Levelling |
£140.00 |
| 3393 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3394 |
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance |
£1680.00 |
| 3395 |
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Cemetery Maintenance |
£330.00 |
| 3396 |
M&K Gardening - Cemetery Treework |
£440.00 |
| 3397 |
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance |
£864.00 |
| 3398 |
E-on - 1/4 Street Lighting (Apr-Jun 2012) |
£319.13 |
| 3399 |
C Jackson - Mole Monitoring |
£269.75 |
| 3400 |
Clerk/Registrar - Salary/Expenses |
£1233.52 |
| 3401 |
Youth Club Leader - Salary |
£290.18 |
3402
3403
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Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI
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£114.32
£505.56
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125/12 Minutes of the Meeting of 11 June 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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124/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllr I Abbott declared a pecuniary interest in agenda
item 137/12. Cllr K Abbott stated that
she has a personal interest in agenda item 137/12 and Cllr P Wright stated that
he has a personal interest in planning application WP/12/0286/F.
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123/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received and approved from Cllrs Blackwell, R Gough, M Higham, P Morrall and R
Paintin.
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No members of the public
attending wished to address the Parish Council
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122/12 Sports & Leisure Development - CONFIDENTIAL |
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This section of the
meeting was held in confidence under Section 4 of the Code of Conduct. Cllr Abbott declared an interest and left the
meeting along with any members of the public in attendance.
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(a) Prospect Park Information – Wilby Way – noted as
objection to plans previously noted
(b) Redrow Appeal – update – Cllrs Blackwell, Morrall and
Wright and the Clerk will be speaking on behalf of EBPC at the appeal enquiry.
(c) Minutes of Social/Housing/Planning Committee Meeting
of 30 May 2012 – were adopted as a correct record.
(d) Planning Applications Received
WP/12/0181/F
– detached garage with store over to rear of dwelling – amended window details –
59 Sunnyside – Mrs M Pettit – considered at committee
WP/12/0188/F
– front, rear & side extensions & new roof dormers – amended scheme
following withdrawn application WP/2012/0092/F (amended scheme – reduction to
the footprints of the front & rear extensions) 15 Gray Close – Mr S Bush –
considered at committee
WP/2012/0241/F
– internal alterations & front/side 2 storey extension to provide garage,
utility, porch & master bedroom ensuite – original & amended plans – 7
Milbury – Mr M Davies
WP/2012/0252/F
– construction of timber garage on reinforced concrete slab to front garden of
house. Existing tarmac drive regarded as
required – 1 Knights Cl – Mr M Flack
No
objections were made to any of the applications received.
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120/12 Other Correspondence |
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(a) Gt Billing Liaison Group – noted
(b) Thank you letter – Barton Today
(c) Royal Mail – Printed Postage Impressions – noted
(d) Thank you letter – Earls Barton Carnival
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119/12 NCC Correspondence |
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118/12 BCW Correspondence |
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117/12 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence |
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(a) NCALC update – circulated to members
(b) NCALC Larger Council’s Partnership – 14 June – Cllr
Cahill and Clerk to attend.
(c) NCALC Annual Chairman’s Lunch – Cllr Cahill unable to
attend.
(d) Northants ACRE – Forum News – passed to Cllr
Wright. It was resolved to continue
subscription for a further year
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116/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Tebbutts Yard – update – a meeting was held on Friday
1 June between residents and representatives from NCC and EBPC. Action will be taken by NCC regarding the
erecting of a “No Through Road” sign, highway repairs and the possibility of
extending the double yellow lines at the entrance of Tebbutts Yard. Options were presented to the residents as to
how they could take action to stop vehicles reversing onto private land and to
allow the benches outside the properties.
Unfortunately, as the residents have been unable to reach an agreement
regarding the benches, NCC have advised that they have been left with no option
but to pursue enforcement action for the benches to be removed.
(b) Harrowick Lane – a meeting was held on Friday 1 June
with NCC and EBPC representatives and residents. Richard Woodhouse, Area Manager, MGWSP will
carry out an inspection for works and meet with representatives further to
advise of the findings. He will also
look into the matter of bank erosion and John Britton of MGWSP will arrange for
the cleaning of the drains on Harrowick Lane.
(c) Grass Cutting – due to complaints received regarding
the current highways and cemetery cut, the Clerk will send a letter to the
contractor expressing concerns. The
provision of a further bin in the lawned area of the Cemetery to help with
tidiness was discussed, but the members agreed that the current bins are
adequate and are ideally situated for all people leaving the Cemetery.
(d) Parking Restrictions – The Square – as initial
analysis of the Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaires returned shows that parking
in the village centre is of major concern, the Clerk will arrange a meeting
with Jim Whiting of NCC to take discuss taking forward restrictive parking
measures.
(e) Clay Lane – update – copy of the letter regaring
downgrading Clay Lane from Highway and Byway to be forwarded to BCW for their
response.
(f) Playground Inspection – The Clerk will contact
Solutions 4 Playgrounds asking them to carry out all repair works identified in
the inspection report prior to the school summer holidays.
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115/12 Review of Standing Orders |
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As the Clerk is still
awaiting a response from BCW regarding “Any Other Urgent Business” the matter
was deferred to the next meeting.
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The Clerk reported back on
costings for a new line compared to a new telephone with caller id. Due to the small difference between the two
options, it was agreed to let the Clerk decide which is her best option.
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It was resolved to approve
the increased Cemetery Fees from 1 July 2012.
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112/12 Youth Shelter - Recreation Field |
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Letters expressing concern
over anti-social behaviour and littering by the Youth Shelter were
discussed. It was agreed that the Clerk
liaise with PCSO Hurst regarding increasing patrols through the Recreation
Field and discuss placing a sign in the Youth Shelter with advice from the
Parish Council and Northants Police for using the shelter responsibly,
otherwise the facility could be removed.
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111/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
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Cllr Wright reported that
over 200 questionnaires have been returned.
They will be analysed in line with the recommendations made by the
Neighbourhood Plan Project Group. A
letter has been sent to landowners around the village to ascertain available
land supply. It was agreed that the
Chair send a letter to the Chief Executive of BCW requesting a meeting
regarding funding for the Neighbourhood Plan.
Thanks was expressed for the work of the Project Group.
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110/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures and Report – No police representative
attended. 21 crimes were reported in May
2012. This is the highest figure for
over a year and the rise is due to 9 Theft from Motor Vehicles being
reported. The Clerk will write to Sgt
Convery asking for more details and what action is being taken.
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109/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) Audit 2011/12 – Te Clerk presented the end of year
accounts. Each point for consideration
was read out to the members. It was
resolved to approve the accounts, including each individual point for
consideration, and forward to the External Auditor. The Internal Auditors report was read out to
the meeting and the recommendations noted.
In May 2011, a transaction was authorised in the Minutes for £3613.92
but the cheque amount was for £3651.75.
The shortfall of £37.83 was duly authorised by the Parish Council.
(b) Review of Audit Plan 2012/13 – the Audit Plan for
2012/13 was approved and signed.
(c) Consultation on Appointment of External Auditor for
2012/13 and future years – it was agreed that BDO be accepted as the proposed
External Auditor for 2012/13 and future years.
(d) Quote for New Gates at Entrance to Recreation Field – it
was resolved to accept the quote from M Freeman to move and replace the
Recreation Field gates.
(e) Christmas Lights – deferred to next meeting as
awaiting second quote.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3367 |
P Schwartz - Village Sign Repairs |
£930.00 |
| 3368 |
Lonsdale Direct Solutions - Printing Additional N/Plan Questionnaires |
£180.00 |
| 3369 |
HM Revenue & Customs - 2011/12 underpayment |
£125.45 |
| 3370 |
Solutions 4 Playgrounds - Annual Playground Inspection |
£180.00 |
| 3371 |
NCALC - General Power of Competence Training |
£15.00 |
| 3372 |
Anglian Water - Allotment Field |
£13.41 |
| 3373 |
Anglian Water - Cemetery |
£11.79 |
| 3374 |
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance |
£560.00 |
| 3375 |
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance |
£330.00 |
| 3376 |
M Freeman - Grounds Maintenance |
£560.00 |
| 3377 |
James Wilson Associates - N/Plan Consultant |
£309.97 |
| 3378 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3379 |
Marshall Line - Bouncy Castle & Disco for Jubilee Event |
£340.00 |
| 3380 |
All Saints Playscheme - Grant |
£500.00 |
3381
3382
3383
3384
3385
3386
3387
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Earls Barton Infant School - Grant - Diamond Jubilee Poster Competition
Earls Barton Junior School - Grant - Diamond Jubilee Poster Competition
Clerk - Salary/Expenses
Youth Club Leader - Salary
Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI
St John Ambulance - Donation for Jubilee Event
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£75.00
£75.00
£1172.38
£315.79
£101.64
£444.70
£250.00
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107/12 Minutes of Meeting of 14 May 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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106/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllr I Abbott declared an interest
in agenda item 122/12.
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105/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received and approved from Cllrs Katie Abbott, R Gough and R Page.
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A member of the public
attended to ask for the Parish Council’s response to the appeal on the planning
application for land at 113 Doddington Rd.
The Clerk will advise the Planning Inspectorate that the concerns expressed
by EBPC in objecting to the proposal remain.
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104/12 Sports & Leisure Development |
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No report – deferred to
next meeting.
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(a) Minutes of Social/Housing/Planning Committee Meeting
of 27 April 2012 – were adopted as a correct record.
(b) Amendments to 60 Broad St – awaiting further details
from owner.
(c) Planning Applications Received
WP/12/0174/F
– proposed garage – 1 Harrowick Ln – Mr D Mallard – considered at committee
WP/12/0181/F
– detached garage with store over to rear of dwelling – 59 Sunnyside – Mrs M
Pettit – considered at committee
WP/12/0198/F
– demolition of existing property, construction of new dwelling – 18 Mears
Ashby Rd – Mr & Mrs A Docker – considered at committee
WP/12/0164/F
– erection of 2 no new dwellings – amended scheme with reduced footprint &
reduced scale – amended play – corrected finished floor level annotation – land
adj 1 Harrowick Ln – Mr S Watkins
WP/12/0173/F
– proposed garage (using existing access from Park Cl) – 31 West St – Mr D
Mallard
WP/12/0212/F
– replace sky light with dormer window to rear of property – 7 King St – Mr I
Swift
Cllr
Blackwell declared an interest in applications WP/12/0174/F and WP/12/0164/F
and took no part in discussions. No
objections were made to any of the applications received.
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102/12 BCW Correspondence |
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(a) Wellingborough Civic Service – to take place on Sunday
27 May at Great Harrowden Church
(b) Community Fund First – The Clerk will invite Maria
Thomas, BCW, to the next PC meeting to discuss.
(c) Funding for Summer Holiday Play Schemes – the Clerk to
pass to All Saints Playscheme organisers.
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101/12 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence |
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(a) Standards and the Code of Conduct – The Clerk advised
that, as part of the Localism Act 2011, the Standards Board would be abolished
along with the Code of Conduct. More
advise will be provided by BCW regarding an alternative Code, and the Clerk
will update at a future meeting.
(b) General Power of Competence – Clerks Training – it was
resolved to pay for the Clerks training and submission of a CiLCA module on the
new General Power of Competence.
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100/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Clay Lane – flytipping – A meeting was held on 26
April, after which representatives from NCC Rights of Way dept were supposed to
send confirmation to the Clerk of how the issue of flytipping could be
addressed by downgrading the road. No
confirmation was received so the Clerk will chase up the relevant department
and ask for a step by step plan to achieve a lockable gate on the access to
clay lane and relevant maps/plans for the area.
(b) Sunnyside/Aggate Way – parking – a concern was
expressed by a local resident about the bin lorry not being able to access
Sunnyside due to parked cars. It was
agreed that the Clerk contact NCC to put forward the possibility of part of the
verge on the west side of Aggate Way being released and adapted for suitable
parking.
(c) Dowthorpe Hill – update – NCC have confirmed that
MGWSP are looking at carrying out permanent patching to repair potholes in
Dowthorpe Hill over the coming months.
(d) Tebbutts Yard – update – a meeting has been arranged
for 1.30pm on Friday 1 June.
Representatives from NCC will also be asked to look at problems relating
to Bowlers Yard, and a letter will be sent to the owners of Bowlers Yard asking
them to erect a warning sign to motorists advising that pedestrians use the
area.
(e) Harrowick Lane – a meeting has been arranged for
2.30pm on Friday 1 June with NCC representatives.
(f) Litter on A45 – a copy of a letter received regarding
litter on the A45 will be forwarded to Wellingborough Norse.
(g) School Bus Service – Earls Barton to Wollaston
Secondary School – due to recent problems with breakdowns on the service, the
Clerk will write to NCC asking for an update on the meeting held with the
school bus contractors.
(h) Highways Newsletter – held by Clerk.
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Cllr Abbott suggested
that, due to the number phone calls the Clerk has been receiving at unsociable
hours and on weekends, a separate telephone line or new telephone with caller
id would be beneficial. The Clerk agreed
to look into costings and report back at the next meeting.
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Members were formally
invited to the Barton Feast at 2pm on 7 October 2012.
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097/12 Trefoil Guild - Permission to Plant Daffodils |
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It was unanimously agreed
to grant the Trefoil Guild permission to plant more daffodils around the
village sign.
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096/12 Wellingborough Partnership Annual Public Meeting |
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Cllr Wright to attend
first part of meeting. Members of the
Neighbourhood Plan Project Group may also attend.
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095/12 Affordable Housing |
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Cllr Wright proposed that
the Clerk respond to the enquiry regarding a proposal for Affordable Housing by
pointing out that the enquiry is premature.
It is suggested that Northamptonshire Rural Housing come back to the
Parish Council in the first quarter of next year so as not to undermine the
Neighbourhood Plan which will address this issue. This was seconded by Cllr Blackwell and
approved by members. Cllr Morrall
abstained.
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094/12 Community Payback Project |
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The unpaid work unit are
due to carry out works in the Cemetery, including staining the fence and
tidying up around the Chapel area. It
was approved to make a grant of £50 to the unpaid work unit towards materials.
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It was resolved that the
Cemetery Fees should be increased by 5%.
Delegated powers were handed to Cllr I Abbott and the Clerk to put in
place the new fees.
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092/12 Queens Diamond Jubilee Event |
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Progress continues to be
made on the event scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday, 4 June. It was resolved to purchase jubilee
medals/coins for each child at the Infants and Junior Schools, if these could
still be sourced by the Clerk.
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091/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
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Cllr Wright reported on
progress made. There has been a good
response to the questionnaires sent out with Barton Today. At the next meeting the Project Group will
discuss how to raise awareness with hard to reach groups. Stage 1 of the programme has now been
completed. A quote for James Wilson’s
consultancy fees for Stages 2 & 3 was approved. It was noted that the Project Group are still
looking for alternative sources of funding and that Dawlish, South Devon, has
now submitted their Neighbourhood Plan for Independent Assessment so the
Project Group are looking to them as a case study to learn from.
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090/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures and Report – PCSO Paul Hurst attended
and advised that 14 crimes were reported in April. It is encouraging that there has not been a
spike in crime or anti social behaviour issues for some time. The police priorities for the quarter are
street nuisance, motor cycle nuisance on Clay Lane and speeding. Cllr Blackwell thanked Paul for his support
in dealing with fly tipping on Clay Lane.
(b) Wellingborough Partnership Update – held by Clerk
(c) Force Open Day Postponed – event scheduled for 12 May
was postponed due to bad weather.
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089/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) Audit 2011/12 – The Clerk advised the year end
accounts are currently with the Internal Auditor.
(b) Quote for Additional Grass Cutting 2012/13 – it was
resolved to accept the quote for additional grass cutting from Country Gardens
and Ground Care.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3340 |
Borough Council of Wellingborough - Pioneer Sports Field Rates |
£545.63 |
| 3341 |
Footman James - Festival of Transport Insurance Grant |
£748.78 |
| 3342 |
Royal Mail - Response Service Licence |
£99.60 |
| 3343 |
Earls Barton Infant School - Room Hire N/Plan Event |
£30.00 |
| 3344 |
The Website Services Company - N/Plan Website |
£600.00 |
| 3345 |
Get Mapping Plc - Parish Online Annual Fee |
£96.00 |
| 3346 |
Street Furniture Supplies Ltd - Casing for Village Sign |
£300.00 |
| 3347 |
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance |
£650.70 |
| 3348 |
James Wilson Associates - N/Plan Consultant |
£777.34 |
| 3349 |
Malc Garner Ltd - Work on Village Sign |
£850.00 |
| 3350 |
E-on - 1/4 Street Lighting Maintenance |
£168.64 |
| 3351 |
All Saints Church - Church Lighting |
£586.42 |
| 3352 |
Lonsdale - Printing N/Plan Questionnaire |
£420.00 |
| 3353 |
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance |
£165.00 |
3354
3355
3356
3357
3358
3359
3360
3361
3362
3363
3364
3365
3366
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N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance
N Freeman - Country Gardens & Ground Care - Grounds Maintenance
Earls Barton Youth Club - Grant
Earls Barton Luncheon Clubs - Grant
Earls Barton Carnival - Grant
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance
Interdirect Ltd - Website Domain Name
C Smart - Repairs to Elizabeth Way Notice Board
Viking Direct - Stationery
Clerk - Salary/Expenses
Youth Club Leader - Salary
Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary
Inland Revenue /NI
Receipt from BCW - 1/2 year Precept
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£165.00
£560.00
£2000.00
£250.00
£500.00
£65.00
£360.00
£30.00
£110.32
£1055.23
£311.65
146.02
£454.90
£54634.80
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087/12 Minutes of Meeting of 16 April 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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086/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllr Abbott declared an interest
in agenda item 104/12. Cllr Blackwell
declared an interest in agenda item 103/12 (WP/12/0164/F &
WP/12/0174/F). Cllr Bond declared an
interest in agenda item 088/12.
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085/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
received and approved from Cllrs Katie Abbott, R Gough and R Paintin.
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084/12 Review of Standing Orders |
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Cllr Wright suggested that
the Standing Orders be amended to allow an agenda item “any urgent matters” to
be included each month, at the discretion of the Chair, as used by BCW. The Clerk agreed to look into this suggestion
and report back at next months meeting.
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083/12 Election of Committees |
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Cllr Blackwell proposed
that all committees remain the same.
This was seconded by Cllr Bond and approved unanimously.
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082/12 Election of Vice Chair |
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Cllr Morrall was proposed
by Cllr Bond and seconded by Cllr Abbott.
There being no further proposal, Cllr Morrall was elected as Vice Chair.
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Cllr Cahill was proposed
by Cllr Blackwell and seconded by Cllr Page.
There being no further proposal, Cllr Cahill was elected as Chair and
duly signed the Acceptance of Office.
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Members of the public
attended to speak on planning applications WP/12/0164/F and WP/12/0188/F and on
the issue of benches in Tebbutts Yard.
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080/12 Sports & Leisure Development |
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No report – defer to May
meeting.
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(a) Minutes of Social/Housing/Planning Committee – it was
resolved to adopt the minutes as a correct record.
(b) Applications received
WP/12/0129/F
– proposed new agricultural unit for storage purposes incidental to the
agricultural use – land above sub station Aggate Way – Mr J Middleton
WP/12/0153/F
- single storey extension to rear of property – 50 Northampton Rd – Mr P
Greenhow
WP/12/0164/F
– erection of 2 no new dwellings – amended scheme with reduced footprint &
reduced scale – land adj 1 Harrowick Ln – Mr S Watkins
WP/12/0184/F
– proposed rear garage extension – 122 Northampton Rd – Mr P & Mrs H Winrow
WP/12/0188/F
– front, rear & side extensions & new roof dormers – amended scheme
following withdrawn application WP/12/0092/F – 15 Gray Close – Mr S Bush
It
was resolved to object to WP/12/0188/F on the grounds of overdevelopment,
street scene and to question the accuracy of the maps. No comment was required on the other
applications received.
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078/12 Other Correspondence |
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(a) Anglian Water – Drought Situation – Clerk to write to
allotment holders about hosepipe ban
(b) Northampton Museum & Art Gallery – held by Clerk.
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077/12 NCC Correspondence |
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076/12 BCW Correspondence |
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075/12 NCALC/ACRE Correspondence |
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(a) NCALC update – held by Clerk
(b) Northants ACRE
Forum News – passed to Cllr Wright.
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074/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Parish Enhancement Gangs – items for gang include
repainting and cleaning steps in the village centre, repairing the steps
outside Polders and any other items outstanding from last year.
(b) Clay Lane – a meeting has been arranged to try and
address flytipping. This will take place
at 10am on Thursday 26 April.
(c) Parking Issues – Washbrook Road – it was resolved that
the Clerk should forward an email regarding parking problems on Washbrook Road
to NCC, and request that parking charges in Sywell Country Park be reduced to
encourage people to park on site.
(d) Dowthorpe Hill Resurfacing – An email to Cllr
Blackwell confirmed that the resurfacing of Dowthorpe Hill is no longer viewed
as an outstanding scheme and is not a priority. The Clerk asked Cllr Blackwell
to follow this up as potholes are continually being temporarily repaired as we
have been told it is an outstanding scheme, and should be repaired properly if
resurfacing is not going to go ahead.
(e) Safer Routes to School Meeting – meeting scheduled for
9.30am Wednesday 18 April.
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073/12 Clerk and Registrar Annual Salary Review |
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It was unanimously
resolved to move The Clerk one step on the salary scale for 2012/13.
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072/12 Affordable Housing |
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The Clerk read out an
email from Joanne Richardson from Rural Housing advising that NRHA have not
permitted Redrow to use the Housing Needs Survey for their appeal, and
solicitors have contacted Redrow to ensure they are aware they cannot use it.
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071/12 Dog Fouling Around Earls Barton |
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The Clerk will write to
NCC to ask for a dog waste bin at The Bends car park. A notice will be put in village magazines
reminding people to clear up their dog mess.
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070/12 Queens Diamond Jubilee |
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Arrangements for the event
on Bank Holiday Monday 4 June at The Grange Sports Field are progressing
well. A further meeting will be held on
Monday 23 April.
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069/12 Response to Letter from Residents of Sunnyside |
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It was resolved to accept
the Clerks recommendations for a response to the letter from Sunnyside
residents.
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068/12 Tebbutts Yard - Licence for Benches |
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The Clerk reported on her
discussion with the insurers, who advised that the Parish Council should not
licence privately owned benches as they would be held responsible for all
aspects of upkeep, maintenance and insurance.
It was resolved to accept the insurers recommendation, and the benches
will not be licensed. The Clerk will
right to the nursery on Tebbutts Yard to ask them to erect a sign on their
premises asking people to avoid driving up Tebbutts Yard.
The Clerk will also chase up the “No Through Road” sign that NCC are to
erect. It was also resolved to send a
letter to the Head of Highways at NCC to request a site viewing meeting to
discuss options regarding the serious safety issues for pedestrians using
Tebbutts Yard.
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067/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
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Cllr Wright reported on
the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan Project Group. The launch events will be held on 18 and 21
April. An exhibition will also be held
in EB Library and the questionnaires will be distributed with May’s edition of
Barton Today with a Freepost address for returns. Barton Today have also agreed to commit a
page each month for ongoing publicity.
The logo has been agreed and work on the website is ongoing.
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066/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures and Report for March 2012 – 14 crimes
were reported. It was resolved to accept
the priorities recommended by the E-panel meeting (street nuisance, motorcycle
nuisance on Clay Lane and speeding vehicles) and it was agreed that the Clerk
send a letter asking for the re-instatement of the Panel Meetings, as it is
felt face to face interaction is required to discuss and negotiate priorities.
(b) Keep Safe Awareness Event – for people with learning
difficulties set for 23 April at Wootton Hall.
(c) Launch of Local Policing Plan – see more information
by visiting Northamptonshire Police Authority website.
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065/12 Finance & Projects |
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3316 |
Borough Council of Wellingborough - Park Street Car Park Rates |
£866.25 |
| 3317 |
Borough Council of Wellingborough - Cemetery Rates |
£596.47 |
| 3318 |
Country Gardens & Ground Care - N Freeman - Grounds Maintenance |
£560.00 |
| 3319 |
Wellingborough Norse - 1/2 yr litter/dog bin Maintenance |
£2163.60 |
| 3320 |
C Jackson - Mole Monitoring |
£229.75 |
| 3321 |
Any Occasion - Toilet Hire for Jubilee Event |
£336.00 |
| 3322 |
Any Occasion - Toilet Hire for Carnival |
£336.00 |
| 3323 |
James Wilson Associates - Neighbourhood Plan |
£1389.86 |
| 3324 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3325 |
Earls Barton Library - Room Hire |
£12.00 |
| 3326 |
SLCC Enterprises Ltd - Assertiveness Training Course |
£114.00 |
| 3327 |
Salcey Group - Treework at The Knoll |
£345.00 |
| 3328 |
Barton Today - Grant |
£1000.00 |
| 3329 |
Earls Barton Parish Church Hall - Room Hire N/Plan Event |
£30.00 |
3330
3331
3332
3333
3334
3335
3336
3337
3338
3339
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M&K Gardening - Grounds Maintenance
E-on - Street Lighting (Jan-Mar 12)
E-on - Pioneer Electricity
E-on - Chapel Electricity
Viking - Stationery
Clerk/Registrar - Salary/Expenses
Youth Club Leader - Salary
Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI
NCALC - Annual Subs & Internal Audit
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£658.33
£263.72
£221.87
£13.27
£78.52
£1143.18
£332.93
£133.54
£522.85
£1134.42
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063/12 Minutes of the Meeting of 12 March 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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062/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllr G Blackwell declared
a personal interest in agenda item 079/12 (WP/12/0164/F). Cllrs I Abbott and K Abbott declared an
interest in agenda item 080/12.
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061/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
approved from Cllrs R Gough and P Morrall, who was on Borough Council business.
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Members of the public
attended to discuss the Whites Nurseries Licence Application. Thanks were expressed to the White brothers
for taking into account public concern and amending their application accordingly. It was stated that a cap on events at 30
evenings per year had been mutually agreed and the Parish Council were urged to
support the application on this basis.
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060/12 Sports & Leisure Development |
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No report – deferred to
April’s meeting.
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Applications Received
WP/2011/0410/F – erection
of 2 no new dwellings with access from Harrowick Ln – revised scheme &
additional information – land adj 1 Harrowick Ln – Mr S Watkins
WP/2012/0074/F – general
internal alterations together with an extension to the front & conversion
of the garage to a playroom & store – 60 Dowthorpe Hill – Mr & Mrs I
Catlin
WP/2012/0089/F –
construction of UPVc conservatory with lower section constructed in fascia
brickwork – 11 Streeton Way – Mr M Hart
WP/2012/0092/F – front,
rear & side extension & new roof dormers – 15 Gray Cl – Mr S Bush
WP/2012/0093/F – removal
of existing roof to bungalow & construction of new roof with 2 no bedrooms,
bathroom & access stairs in new roof space – 46 Dowthorpe Hill – Mr &
Mrs S Greenhow
It was agreed to request a
site viewing on WP/2012/0092/F. No
further comment was required on the other applications received.
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058/12 Other Correspondence |
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(a) Northampton Borough Council – upcoming events – noted
(b) Space Partnerships – noted
(c) Billing Waste Treatment Plant – update – noted.
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057/12 NCC Correspondence |
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(a) Library Opening Hours – Consultation – following
discussion, it was agreed that the PC support the opening of EB Library on a
Sunday, but feel that a trial period & review should be put in place.
(b) Connect County Bus Services – Clerk to ask NCC to
forward information to village magazines.
(c) Northamptonshire County Council Budget Decision – can
be viewed at www.northamptonshire.gov.uk
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056/12 BCW Correspondence |
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(a) Parish Forum – meeting to be held at 7pm on 11
April. Cllrs Cahill & Wright &
Clerk to attend.
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055/12 NCALC/SLCC/ACRE Correspondence |
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(a) SLCC Events Management Course – the Clerk reported on
the benefits of the course.
(b) SLCC Assertiveness Skills & Behaviour Course – it
was approved for the Clerk to attend the course.
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054/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Request for Grit Bins – footpath Berry Close to All
Saints Church – the request has been forwarded to NCC.
(b) Parking in Earls Barton – The Square & junction
Northampton Rd/West Way – update – the junction of Northampton Rd/West Way has
been put forward for a traffic regulation review due to begin in April. Parking on The Square will be dealt with as
part of the Neighbourhood Plan.
(c) Revocation of Weight Restrictions – Grendon Rd – noted
(d) Street Doctor Reporting – Parish Councillors should
forward any items which need reporting to the Clerk, who will then forward them
onto Street Doctor.
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053/12 The Marsh Award for a Beautiful & Litter Free Countryside - CONFIDENTIAL |
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Under Section 4 of the
Code of Conduct, this matter was discussed in confidence and members of the
public were asked to leave the room.
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052/12 All Saints Church - Erection of Temporary Banner |
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Details were noted. No objection from EBPC.
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051/12 Website Enquiry - Life Coach Directory |
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It was agreed that EBPC
should not provide links to business websites.
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050/12 Northamptonshire Electoral Review |
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It was resolved to note
the proposed changes without make representation to the consultation.
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049/12 Application for Premises Licence - Whites Nurseries |
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As Cllr Morrall sits on
the Licensing Committee, he took no part in the discussion. It was resolved to support the application
with the proviso that a cap of 30 evening events per year is agreed. Should the licence be granted, it was agreed
that a Liaison Group be set up to include members of the PC, residents and
representatives from Whites to discuss any issues if they arise.
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048/12 Queens Diamond Jubilee |
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A meeting between the
Events Committee and EBSA will take place at 7.30 on Monday 19 March. An advertisement will be placed in the
village magazines for the events on Bank Holiday Monday.
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047/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
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It was resolved to accept
the following proposals:
1. The Neighbourhood Plan Project Group & Community
Champions as set out in Appendix 1 are agreed.
2. The minutes of the Project Group’s first meeting are
noted.
3. The Project Mandate and Business Case are approved –
further project management documentation to be approved by Cllr Wright and the
Clerk.
4. The response letter from the Borough Council of
Wellingborough be noted.
5. The draft communications strategy be approved.
6. Website Option 3 be approved and £600 be released to
cover these costs.
7. The dates for the launch events be noted and
confirmation by as many Councillors as can attend.
8. The draft Residents Survey be approved for upload to
website and to be printed for inclusion in the May edition of Barton Today,
with delegated powers passed to Cllr Wright and the Clerk to approve costings
for printing and additional material for the launch event up to a cost of £2000.00.
9. A prize draw for a £20 voucher as an incentive to
complete the survey be approved.
10. That the positions of Project Executive – Cllr Cahill
and Project Manager – James Wilson, be approved.
11. That advertisements to be placed in village magazines
be approved.
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046/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures and Report – 10 crimes were reported in
February. Residents should be aware of a
spate of burglaries in the village and take all necessary precautions.
(b) 2012 Force Open Day – will take place on Saturday 12
May, 11am-4pm at Wootton Hall Park.
(c) Response from Chris-Heaton Harris MP – a letter was
read out by the Clerk which outlined Mr Heaton-Harris’ support for new Police
Commissioners.
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045/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) Barton Feast 2012 – a grant of £150.00 was agreed for
the band at the Barton Feast
(b) Clerks Pension Scheme – the Clerk updated members on
the new scheme to be introduced for Clerks.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3293 |
Anglian Water - Allotment |
£12.07 |
| 3294 |
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance |
£212.40 |
| 3295 |
James Wilson Associates - Neighbourhood Plan Consultant |
£686.40 |
| 3296 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3297 |
SLCC - Events Management Course |
£114.00 |
| 3298 |
E-on - St Lighting (Apr-Jun 2010) |
£278.90 |
| 3299 |
E-on - St Lighting (Jul-Sept 2010) |
£262.62 |
| 3300 |
E-on - St Lighting (Oct-Dec 2010) |
£262.62 |
| 3301 |
E-on - St Lighting (Jan-Mar 2011) |
£262.62 |
| 3302 |
E-on - St Lighting (Apr-Jun 2011) |
£263.72 |
| 3303 |
E-on - St Lighting (Jul-Sept 2011) |
£263.72 |
| 3304 |
E-on - St Lighting (Oct-Dec 2011) |
£263.72 |
| 3305 |
Viking Direct - Stationery |
£127.89 |
| 3306 |
Youth Club - Grant |
£2000.00 |
3307
3308
3309
3310
3311
3312
3313
3314
3315
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M&K Gardening - Grounds Maintenance
Mineral Star Construction Ltd - Pioneer Repairs
Malc Garner - Install Memorial Bench
SLCC - Annual SLCC/ILCM Membership
Clerk - Salary/Expenses
Youth Club Leader - Salary
Youth Club Assistant Leader - Salary
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI
Kimbolten Fireworks - Jubilee Fireworks
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£658.33
£127.14
£85.00
£206.00
£1066.75£179.27
£88.96
£406.47
£1528.26
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043/12 Minutes of the Meeting of 13 February 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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042/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllrs Higham and Page
declared an interest in agenda item 049/12.
Cllrs I and K Abbott declared an interest in agenda item 060/12. Cllr Blackwell declared an interest in agenda
item 059/12 (WP/2011/0410/F).
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041/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies were received
from Cllr Gough who is due to be deployed next week. EBPC wish him well and look forward to his
safe return.
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No members of the public
addressed the council.
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041/12 Sports & Leisure Development |
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No report – deferred to
March’s meeting.
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Applications Received
WP/2011/0453/F –
development of 6 residential units with associated roads & landscaping –
access from Blackwell Cl – additional information, further additional plans
& information, further revised drawings – Blitz Factory, Broad St – Mr
Duncan Brebner, Life Space Developments Ltd
Appeals Received
Appeal Ref Number –
H2835/A/12/2168915 – An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against
the decision of the Borough Council of Wellingborough to refuse the proposed
development – outline application with all material matters reserved except
access for up to 65 dwellings, public open space & associated
infrastructure at land rear of 1 to 73
Compton Way.
It was resolved to object
to WP/2011/0453/F and ask that a footpath from Broad Street to Blackwell Close
be included in the scheme. The Clerk
will make representation to Appeal Number H2835/A/12/2168915 stating that the
government has agreed a transitional period of 18 months to two years to allow
local councils to put in place up to date planning policies and Neighbourhood
Plans (EBPC can already show that we have plans in place to develop a
Neighbourhood Plan), and stating that a precedent has already been set in
backing a refusal in planning permission on similar grounds, relating to an
application in Woodford in 2010.
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039/12 Other Correspondence |
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(a) Northamptonshire Centre for Independent Living – on
notice board
(b) Victim Support – Letter of Thanks - noted
(c) Gt Billing Stakeholders Meeting – minutes &
newsletter – held by Clerk
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038/12 NCC Correspondence |
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(a) Street Lighting Private Finance Initiative –
Opportunity for Local Lighting Authorities – Clerk to request further details
regarding maintenance service.
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037/12 BCW Correspondence |
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(a) Ward Walk – Summary Update – BCW has agreed to
consider Barkers Canteen as a building of historical interest.
(b) PRECEPT 2012/13 - details noted.
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036/12 NCALC/SLCC/ACRE Correspondence |
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(a) NCALC update – held by Clerk
(b) ACRE Village Hall Forum – passed to Cllr Wright
(c) SLCC Events Management Course – it was agreed that the
Clerk could attend the training course on 1 March and report back at the next
PC meeting.
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035/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Highway Newsletter – held by Clerk
(b) Parking in Earls Barton – The Square & Junction
Northampton Rd/West Way – the Clerk will contact Helen Howard, NCC, for advice
on how to proceed with setting traffic regulations for these areas.
(c) Tebbutts Yard – the clerk advised that following an
inspection, no work will be carried out on resurfacing the carriageway. The Clerk will arrange a meeting with NCC,
PC, residents and local businesses to discuss solutions to cars damaging property
when turning in Tebbutts Yard.
(d) Rights of Way – Fingerposts – it was resolved to ask
NCC Rights of Way to provide fingerposts to footpaths on the outskirts of the
village and those that require new posts, but not to those within the confines
of the village.
(e) Footpath & Verges work – Janes Estate – work is
due to commence 20 February. NCC has
advised that the verges will not be hardened as part of the works programme.
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034/12 Electoral Review of Northamptonshire |
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Members to look at review
website and report back with responses at the next PC meeting.
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033/12 Annual Litter Pick |
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Cllr Wright reported that
the Annual Litter Pick is scheduled for Friday 13th to Monday 16th
April. BCW to provide equipment and the
dog warden and environmental officers will also visit.
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A new treasurer has been
appointed, as have the new leader and assistant leader, who start work in
February.
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031/12 Application for Premesis Licence - Whites Nurseries - Update |
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It was noted that the
licence application for Whites Nurseries has been withdrawn. In response to the letter to BCW regarding
concerns with the consultation process, a reply was received advising that new
reforms are to be brought in later this year which should address the concerns
raised.
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030/12 Queen's Diamond Jubilee |
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The Events Committee will
meet with the Earls Barton Sports Association to discuss ideas for an event on
Monday 4 June 2012. Events planned will
include the lighting of a beacon and a firework display.
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029/12 Safari Northampton |
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Members voted against
taking part in Safari Northampton.
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028/12 Neighbourhood Plan |
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Following discussion it
was resolved to retain James Wilson Associates services initially for Stage 1
of the project. A follow up letter to
BCW and an advertisement relating to Neighbourhood Planning for the village
magazines were approved.
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027/12 Police/Community Safety |
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(a) Crime Figures & report – 16 crimes were reported
in January. The priorities for the
quarter have been set at parking problems (schools), speeding nuisance and
street nuisance (ASB).
(b) Website – Police Input – it was resolved that the
Clerk contact the website managers and if it’s possible to provide a page for
police input, this will be arranged.
(c) Proposed PCSO Funding Arrangements – responses from
NCC & Chris Heaton-Harris MP – correspondence was received from NCC and
Chris Heaton-Harris confirming that NCC would no longer be funding PCSOs. It was resolved to send a letter to both
parties suggesting that the election of Police Commissioners be scrapped and
the funding put aside for the canvassing and elections be used instead to fund
PCSOs.
(d) Annual Policing Priorities & Policing Budget – Summary
of Consultation Findings – held by Clerk.
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026/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) ¾ Year Bank Reconciliation – members resolved to
approve the ¾ year bank reconciliation.
(b) Review of Effectiveness of Internal Controls for
2012/13 – members resolved to approve the review of the effectiveness of
internal controls for 2012/13.
(c) Treework Quote – Salcey Arborcare to be instructed to
carry out work to tree on The Knoll.
(d) Update of Signatories – it was resolved to update the
signatories on the Nat West Business Current and Reserve accounts.
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Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3280 |
E-on - Chapel Electricity |
£10.32 |
| 3281 |
E-on - Pioneer Electricity |
£108.71 |
| 3282 |
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance |
£147.60 |
| 3283 |
T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3284 |
BCW - Election Expenses |
£1691.20 |
| 3285 |
BCW - 1/2 Year Grounds Maintenance |
£10888.80 |
| 3286 |
SLCC - Practitioners Conference |
£180.00 |
| 3287 |
Viking Direct - Stationery |
£43.14 |
| 3288 |
All Saints - Church Lighting |
£208.72 |
| 3289 |
Clerk - Salary/Expenses |
£1003.24 |
| 3290 |
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI |
£339.27 |
| 3291 |
M&K Gardening - Grounds Maintenance |
£658.33 |
| 3292 |
Anglian Water - Cemetery |
£14.16 |
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024/12 Minutes of the Meeting 9 January 2012 |
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It was resolved to adopt
the minutes as a correct record.
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023/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllrs Higham and Page
declared an interest in item 031/12.
Cllrs I Abbott & K Abbott declared an interest in item 040/12.
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022/12 Eric Franklin - Northants CALC Committee - Quality Parish Status |
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Eric Franklin attended to
speak to the members about the Quality Parish Scheme. It was decided that a decision on whether to
work towards Quality Parish Status be deferred until November, due to workload
currently involved in Neighbourhood Planning.
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021/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were
approved for Cllrs T Brassington and R Gough.
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Members of the public attended to express concerns over
the licence application for Whites Nurseries on the grounds of noise and crime
issues. There was also deep concern over the handling of the consultation
process, the level at which the consultation was advertised and notification of
licence application. There is no
objection to occasional events but worries about noise every night. There was disappointment expressed that the
Parish Council did not object to the application when it was discussed at
committee level, based on the number of objections received and a request was
made for the committee’s decision to be overturned. James and Eddie White attended the meeting to
explain that the local council asked them to apply for the licence in order to
legalise the business and events that they currently hold and they have no
interest in upsetting local residents.
They have sent an email to BCW to confirm that they would like the
licence application to be revised to state a midnight cut off for events. They explained that they are very careful
about the types of bookings that they accept in order to minimise noise
nuisance, however it was noted that the main concern is the times and
activities listed on the licence application submitted and consulted on. Cllr Wright explained that members of the
public are able to attend the Licensing Committee meeting at BCW when a
decision will be reached on the application.
Thanks were expressed to Cllr Blackwell and the Parish Council for their
help in securing a new parking bay in Aggate Way.
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020/12 Sports & Leisure Development |
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No report – deferred to February.
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Applications
Received
WP/2011/0499/F – reserved matters application pursuant to
conditions 1 & 2 of permission WP/2009/0348/O for the erection of a
self-contained bungalow to be constructed in the rear garden of 3 Aggate Way
having vehicular access from Park Lane – minor changes to the proposed external
appearance – land at rear 3 Aggate Way fronting Park Lane – Mrs B White
WP/2011/0573/F – installation of 1 no 600mm microwave
dish – Water Tower, Wellingborough Rd – T-Mobile (UK) Ltd
WP/2011/0574/F – 2 storey rear extension, internal
modifications & vehicular pavement crossover for the benefit of a disabled
wheelchair user – 55 Doddington Rd – Mr J Butlin, Wellingborough Homes
No comments were required on the applications received.
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018/12 Other Correspondence |
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(a) Billing
STW Stakeholders Liaison Meeting – 11 January – noted
(b) All
Saints Church Christmas Tree Festival – letter advising £2300 was raised.
(c) Shire
Community Services – leaflets regarding rural transport held by Clerk
(d) AON
– Local Council Insurance Proposal – noted as currently tied into contract with
Came & Co.
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017/12 NCC Correspondence |
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(a) Draft
Revenue Budget 2012/13 & Medium Term Financial Plan 2012/13 to 2015/16 –
anyone wishing to take part in the consultation can visit www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/thelocaldeal
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016/12 BCW Correspondence |
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(a) Changes
to Garden Waste Collection – Response – a letter from BCW explaining the
reasons behind the suspension of brown bin collections was read out to the
Parish Council.
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015/12 NCALC/SLCC/ACRE Correspondence |
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(a) Northamptonshire
Larger Council’s Partnership – Thursday 26 January – Chair and Clerk to attend
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014/12 Highways & Maintenance |
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(a) Highways
Newsletter – held by the Clerk
(b) MGWSP
– Parish Satisfaction Questionnaire – to be completed by the Clerk
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013/12 Application for Premises Licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 - White Nurseries, Clay Lane |
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Cllrs Higham and Page declared an interest in this item
and did not take part in discussions.
Resolution 1 – “Earls Barton Parish Council at the
meeting of 9 January 2012 agree to fully support the objections and petitions
of local people against Whites Nurseries Application for a licence under the
Licensing Act 2003 dated 15 December 2011, on the grounds of the adverse impact
on local people young and old of noise, the proposed times and the open ended
threat of the application and strongly urges the Licensing Committee to refuse
the application. Earls Barton Parish
Council does, however, welcome an amended application which is not so open
ended and better defines the days and times when events will take place and the
types of events permitted.” This
resolution was proposed by Cllr Blackwell and seconded by Cllr Wright. Following discussion the resolution was
passed with a vote with 6 in favour and 3 abstaining. A letter of objection will be forwarded to
the Northamptonshire Licensing Partnership with copies to relevant parties.
Resolution 2 – “Earls Barton Parish Council makes a
formal complaint against the totally inadequate consultation held during the
Christmas and new year holiday period with no consideration or publicity given
to local residents who could be adversely affected.” This resolution was proposed by Cllr
Blackwell and seconded by Cllr Bond.
Following discussion the resolution was passed with a unanimous vote and
the clerk will forward a letter to the Northamptonshire Licensing Partnership
with copies to relevant parties.
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012/12 Queens Diamond Jubilee |
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It was resolved to book The Grange Sports Field for
Monday 4 June for a Parish Council event.
The Clerk will organise a meeting with the Festival Committee and an
advert will be placed in the village magazines asking how people would like the
Parish Council to mark the Jubilee.
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011/12 Joint Core Strategy - Wilby Hampton Brook Development/Local Service Centre |
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Cllr Wright advised that he would be attending a meeting
at BCW regarding the Joint Core Strategy, and there was no mention of EBPC’s
letter relating to our objections to a Wilby Way development in the notes for
the meeting. Cllr Wright would bring
this to the meetings attention. It was
agreed that the Clerk write to the Parish Council’s of Wilby, Great Doddington,
Ecton, Mears Ashby and Grendon asking for their support in requesting the
Borough Council do not include Wilby Way as a preferred option in any
consultation document for the Core Strategy.
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010/12 Northamptonshire Transport Plan - Consultation |
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It was resolved to give delegated powers to Cllrs Wright
to complete the consultation on behalf of EBPC.
Included in his response would be comments relating to litter on
highways and proposals to reduce noise levels of roads, specifically mentioning
the A45. The Clerk was asked to arrange
a meeting with the school head teachers and representatives from NCC and EBPC
to discuss Safer Routes to School.
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009/12 Quality Parish Council |
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It was agreed that the Clerk contact NCALC to arrange for
someone to attend a future Parish Council meeting to explain Quality Parish
Council status and its benefits.
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008/12 Neighbourhood Plans |
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It was agreed that a meeting be arranged with James
Wilson to discuss Neighbourhood Plans on Monday 16 January 2012, at the Youth
Club.
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007/12 Safari Northampton |
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The Parish Council has agreed to budget towards
approximately half of the project. One
village company has come forward to contribute towards the project and it was
decided that the Clerk follow up with other village companies to see if there
is any more interest before a decision is made at February’s Parish Council
meeting whether to go ahead with the project.
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006/12 Police & Community Safety |
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(a) Crime
figures & Report – there was no representative from the police in
attendance. The Clerk advised that 8
crimes were reported in Earls Barton in December, a significant decrease on the
previous month. The first Rural E-panel posting
for January had been circulated and the proposed priorities are Parking
Problems outside Rural Schools, Speeding Nuisance and Street Nuisance
(ASB). If agreed, these priorities will
be targeted across the Wellingborough Rural Sector. Insp Lyall acknowledged EBPC’s concerns over
the E-panel approach and explained that this was currently a trial which would
be reviewed. The Clerk reported on a
partnership meeting held with the police where parking issues in Earls Barton
were discussed and it was agreed to discuss these at February’s meeting. The Clerk has also sent a copy of the letter
sent to Dr Blantern of NCC regarding funding cuts for PCSOs to Chris
Heaton-Harris MP.
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005/12 Finance & Projects |
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(a) Report
of Grounds Maintenance Committee Meeting & approve minutes – it was
resolved to adopt the minutes as a correct record.
(b) Approve
awarding of Grounds Maintenance Contracts – the recommendations of the Grounds
Maintenance Committee were approved. The
Clerk will write to all the contractors who entered the tender process to thank
them and advise if they were successful.
(c) Report
of the Finance Committee Meeting & approve minutes – it was resolved to
adopt the minutes as a correct record.
(d) Approve
Precept 2012/13 – it was resolved to approve the Finance Committee’s
recommendation for Precept 2012/13 (total figure £91058. Band D equivalent £48.80 – a reduction of
£4.94 on last year)
(e) Approve
Grants 2012/13 – it was resolved to approve the Finance Committee’s
recommendation for grant approval for 2012/13.
(f) Approve
Recommendations from Finance Committee for Risk Assessment/Asset Register – it
was resolved to approve the Risk Assessment and Asset Register for January
2012.
(g) ½
Year Bank Reconciliation – it was resolved to approve the Bank Reconciliation
for September 2011.
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| Accounts approved for payment by the Parish Council are: |
£ Amount |
| 3266 |
M&K Gardening - Grounds Maintenance Cemetery |
£658.33 |
| 3267 |
M&K Gardening - Cemetery Treework |
£90.00 |
| 3268 |
M&K Gardening - Cemetery Hedgecutting |
£85.00 |
| 3269 |
Sublime Media - Website |
£222.00 |
| 3270 |
St John Ambulance - Room Hire |
£22.00 |
| 3271 |
T A Greenham - Vehicle Activated Sign Maintenance |
£65.00 |
| 3272 |
Park Landscapes - Grounds Maintenance Pioneer/Grange Sports Field |
£147.60 |
| 3273 |
C Jackson - Mole Monitoring |
£295.50 |
| 3274 |
All Saints Church - Church Lighting |
£370.48 |
| 3275 |
M&K Gardening - Grounds Maintenance Cemetery |
£658.33 |
| 3276 |
Victim Support - Grant |
£250.00 |
| 3277 |
Transfer to Skipton B/Society - Sports Fund |
£21500.00 |
| 3278 |
Clerk/Registrar - Salary/Expenses |
£1098.22 |
| 3279 |
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI |
£403.33 |
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003/12 Minutes of the Meeting of 12 December 2011 |
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It was resolved to adopt the minutes as a correct record.
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002/12 Declarations of Interest |
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Cllrs Higham & Page declared an interest in agenda
item 013/12. Cllrs I Abbott & K
Abbott declared an interest in agenda item 020/12. Cllr Blackwell declared an interest in
planning application number WP/2011/0574/F.
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001/12 Apologies for Absence |
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Apologies for absence were approved from Cllr Morrall (on
Borough Council business) & Cllr Gough.
Cllr Blackwell apologised for arriving late due to Borough Council
business.
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