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Earls Barton Parish Council Meeting Minutes 2006
Minutes of the Meeting held at St John Ambulance HQ 9 January 2006
Present: Cllrs P Verden (Chair), Mrs Abbott, Mrs Bond, M Cahill, Mrs Hadman, R Page, Ms Payne, M Perkins, C Selling, P Wright. Apologies were received from Cllrs G Blackwell, Mrs Mallard and M Streeton.
1/06 Public Time No members of the public were in attendance
2/06 Declarations of Interest Cllr Abbott declared an interest in the Sports Development item. Cllr Payne declared an interest in planning application WP/05/0704/F and in North Northamptonshirs Joint Planning Unit, as she is on the committee
3/06 Minutes of the Meeting 12 December 2005 The minutes were adopted as a correct record
4/06 Matters Arising The Clerk was asked to contact WBC regarding the bags on the pavement outside Inkerman House.
5/06 Accounts
6/06 Finance & Projects Cllr Verden reported on the Finance Committee meeting. The Precept for 2006/07 was agreed (total figure of £88700. Band D equivalent £48.73 – an increase of £0.40 on last year). The recommendation of the Finance Committee for maintenance tenders were discussed and agreed. The ¾ bank reconciliations was presented by the Clerk, and approved by the Parish Council. It was agreed that the War Memorial Gardens will be resurfaced in the coming financial year. The Clerk will look into suitable paving.
7/06 Police/Community Safety Crime figures showed that 11 crimes were reported in the 2 week period from 19/12/05 to 1/1/06 . Following letters of concern from local residents, a meeting is to be arranged with Barkers to discuss, amongst other things, the vandalism of the Vista and surrounding buildings. The Clerk e-mailed Insp Reynolds regarding concerns over the rise in petty crime in the village. As yet, no response has been received. The Clerk will pursue this.
8/06 Sports & Leisure Development Group Cllr Wright reported. Nortoft are continuing there work. The next meeting with WBC officers will be held on 11 January. The Clerk received a letter from WBC explaining that there is no funding available for the next phase of the project. The Clerk agreed to write and ask if the Capital Grants application for 2006/07 could be changed to acquire funding for the Sports Development Project.
9/06 EB Junior School Governors Cllrs Mrs Bond and Mrs Hadman has not been able to approach the new headmaster about the position, so it is unclear whether there is still a vacancy. The Clerk will contact the school for confirmation.
10/06 English Nature – SSSI Cllrs Perkins and Ms Payne reported on there findings of the proposal. It was agreed that, while most of the rulings were beneficial and the PC would support the proposals, the areas between maps 8 and 9 should be included as part of the order, and that the management of the wooded area by the Pioneer Sports Field should be considered, as there is already a Health & Safety issue relating to some of the trees.
11/06 NCC – Resurfacing of Little Green Car Park/Broad Street footway A letter was received confirming that work is due to take place in mid January. The Clerk was asked to e-mail and ask whether confirmation of the start date has been forwarded to local businesses, and whether there will be signs put up to advise that work will be taking place, to ensure that the car park is empty.
12/06 NCC – Street Lamps in alley from Sheffield Way to Dowthorpe End NCC confirmed that there is no funding for lamps at this time. They will, however, add the request to their list for consideration next financial year.
13/06 NCC – Proposed Modifications to the Northants Minerals Local Plan This items was deferred to the next meeting.
14/06 WBC – Council Partners’ Reception As no other Parish Councillor is able to attend the event on 12 January, the Clerk will write a letter authorising Cllr Ms Payne to act on behalf of EBPC.
15/06 North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit Details of the consultation for the Submission Joint Statement of Community Involvement and Sustainability Appraisal of the Preferred Options for North Northants Core Spatial Strategy were presented to the PC. No comment was required.
16/06 Barton Feast Village Re-union 2006 It was agreed that EBPC donate £100 to the event, to be held on 8 October 2006 , to cover the cost of the Rushden Mission Band.
17/06 Letter from Nigel Gould, National Association of Youth Clubs Passed to Cllr Cahill to deal.
18/06 Highways The Clerk will request a grit bin for the corner of Balmoral Close. A letter will be sent to NCC regarding the bus stop on High St which has not yet been erected. NCC will also be contacted regarding the problems in the Library car park at school times, and the water in the parking bay on the junction of Victoria St and Wellingborough Rd. NCC will be asked to contact the owners of 62 Broad Street regarding the overhanging trees. St Doctor will be contacted again regarding the missing village sign on Doddington Rd and white lines for the junction of Woodlands Grange, and St Crispins & Churchill Rd. The Clerk will write to WBC regarding the lights at the industrial units on Grendon Road , and requesting that the streets in New Barton are cleaned. The Clerk will write expressing concern over the roof of the building next to the dance school, and to the Co-op regarding the deterioration of the state of the wall next to High Street.
19/06 Plannings Planning Applications WP/05/0783/RM – redevelopment of site for 23 residential dwellings (resub – revised plans) at White & Co Factory, Station Road – Bellway Homes Ltd WP/05/0839/F – 2 storey dwelling (amendment to previous approved scheme WP/04/0704/F) – land adj to 28 Streeton Way – Mr A Price WP/05/0840/F – lounge/porch extension to front – 4 Mills Close – Mr & Mrs G Buttle WP/05/0843/F – single storey extension to side of dwelling – 22 Townley Way – Mr & Mrs Cockings WP/05/0844/F – convert planning permission WP/04/0382/F (convert existing house into 2 dwellings) into 3 apartments – 2 Queen St – Mr K Worley WP/05/0864/O – outline permission for 1 dwelling – 33 Victoria St – Exec of F H E Tebbutt Deceased WP/05/0868/F – conservatory to rear – 20 Wilson Way – Mr M Roe
Permissions Granted WP/05/0559/F – 17 New Street – Mr J Cooper WP/05/0592/F – MAM Transport – Mr A Abdullah WP/05/0676/F – 49 Mears Ashby Road – Mr S Williams
Objections to be made to WP/05/0844/F on the grounds of overdevelopment and parking issues. No further comments were required on the other applications received.
Date of Next Meeting Monday 13 February 2006 – 7.15pm Minutes of the Meeting held at St Johns Ambulance HQ 13 February 2006
Present: Cllrs P Verden (Chair), Mrs Abbott, G Blackwell, Mrs Bond, M Cahill, Mrs Hadman, Mrs Mallard, Ms Payne, M Perkins, C Selling, P Wright. Apologies were received from Cllrs R Page and M Streeton.
20/06 Police/Community Safety PC McConnell was welcomed to the meeting. He is covering the Earls Barton beat for 10 weeks, and is putting in place some measures of dealing with juvenile nuisance which should make things easier for his successor. He is aware of the importance of visible policing, and has the full backing of the Parish Council. PC McConnell’s e-mail address is Kevin.mcconnell@northants.police.uk. He will keep EBPC updated with his progress. Cllr Verden advised that there were 30 crimes reported in Earls Barton during January 2006. The Police Authority confirmed the Unsung Hero Nominations for Malc Garner, Bill Golding and Jonathan Thomson. The Clerk will also contact WBC to enquire about the possibility of putting in place an alcohol free zone in the centre of the village.
21/06 Public Time Mr Williams and Mr Eldred attended to express their concerns over dog fouling and litter. The Parish Council will monitor and place dog fouling signs in trouble areas. The Clerk will also write to the village schools asking if they would like to take part in a “Keep Earls Barton Tidy” campaign. Mrs Donald attended regarding the closure of Cranwell Resource Centre in Wellingborough. It was agreed that the Clerk would write to NCC objecting to this closure and the closure of the youth service. Ted Scarfe of Churches Together attended to request the Parish Council’s support to close The Square for this years Xmas Carol Service. Ted was asked to write to WBC to enquire about the possibility of closing The Square, and EBPC would ask Barkers if they would be willing to allow the grassed area in front of the factory to be used as an alternative.
22/06 Colin Suter – Barton Today Mr Suter attended to present his new magazine “Barton Today”. The magazine will be delivered free of charge to every household in Earls Barton and will be funded by grants and advertising. It was agreed that the Parish Council would forward the minutes to Barton Today as well as to The Tower.
23/06 Declarations of Interest None
24/06 Minutes of Meeting of 9 January 2006 The minutes were adopted as a correct record.
25/06 Matters Arising WBC Planning Dept would be asked to investigate further the floodlights on Grendon Road .
26/06 Accounts
27/06 Finance & Projects The Clerk will advertise in The Tower and Barton Today for ideas for projects. It was agreed that a “No Dogs Allowed” sign be placed on the gate to the play area in the Rec, and the gate be painted yellow as a contrast to the fence.
28/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee Nortoft have completed their study and provided a proposed layout. WBC has suggested that the siting of the floodlights be included on the layout. NCC to be asked to provide a traffic assessment on the driveway. The Business Plan is moving forward. No further progress with arranging a meeting with Community/Diocese. Cllrs Payne and Blackwell to chase up WBC. The Clerk will follow up letter to Joe Hubbard re: Capital Grant.
29/06 Cemetery Matters It was agreed that the Clerk and the Registrar arrange for a letter regarding unauthorised memorials to be sent as appropriate. It was agreed that Chris Howard be asked to carry out the Memorial Safety testing next financial year, and a notice be put in the Cemetery notice board and village magazines. Cllr Cahill will ask the mole catcher to provide a COSHH assessment for chemicals used in his duties. Craig Garner to be asked to unweld the gates on A4500.
30/06 Allotment Matters The Clerk advised that a quote of £600 has been received to bring round the unused plots on the Cemetery to a standard where it is possible to rent them out. This work was agreed by the Parish Council
31/06 Northants Minerals Plan The Clerk will write to NCC objecting to the plans, due to the detrimental effect on The Earls Barton Steam Rally.
32/06 Earls Barton Infant School – Grant Application The Parish Council agreed to a grant of £2000 to the Infant School to carry out alterations to the entrance of the school. The Clerk will also contact WBC Planning enquiring as to whether a Section 106 agreement for education and open spaces has been agreed on the Whites Factory development, and whether this will benefit the schools and the sports field.
33/06 Youth Club Heating System The system is now working correctly. The Clerk will write to Keith Barrow asking for the warranty and asking that he honour the warranty from the time the system started working correctly, rather than the installation date.
34/06 Barkers Meeting The Clerk reported on the meeting with Barkers held on 18 January. Mostly discussed concerns over juvenile nuisance in the village, and the measures Barkers have put in place to protect their site and buildings. They also agreed that alternative parking could be used on their site during the works on the Little Green Car Park.
35/06 NCC Notice of Intention to Adopt Proposals for a Waste Local Plan Details held with the Clerk
36/06 ODPM – Standards of Conduct in English Local Government The Future Details held by the Clerk
37/06 WBC Land Forming WC Site on Recreation Field WBC have advised that they feel it unnecessary to remove the drains from the site as they have been capped. The Clerk will complain to WBC about the delay in receiving this letter.
38/06 Carillion-URS Improvements to Wilby Way Roundabout The Clerk will write and ask why the additional segregated left turn lane (east bound) has been removed from the plans.
39/06 NHS Primary Care Trust and Two Shires Ambulance Trust In the above public consultations, the Parish Council voted by a majority vote that Northamptonshire should be under one Primary Care Trust, rather than splitting the county, and the Two Shires Ambulance Trust should remain as it is, rather than being merged with other surrounding Ambulance Trusts.
40/06 WBC Parish Forum Will take place on Wednesday 22 February 2006 , at 7pm .
41/06 ACRE Village of the Year 2006 Details were noted.
42/06 Malc Garner The Clerk will send a letter of thanks to Malc Garner, to mark his retirement from the Fire Service.
43/06 Probation Service Cllr Wright has details of the local Probation Officer who is looking for projects for those who are subject to Community Service Orders.
44/06 Refuse Collection Cllr Perkins advised that there are still problems with refuse collection in the village. The Clerk will write to WBC, and Cllr Perkins will contact Cllr Payne as problems arise.
45/06 Highways Letters of complaint regarding the lack of notification prior to the re-surfacing work beginning on the Little Green Car Park will be forwarded to NCC. Mr Lawrence will be advised that there are no immediate plans to put in place parking restrictions on The Square, although this cannot be ruled out in the future. Also, Cllr Cahill asked the Clerk to write to the Parish Forum to ascertain whether any other villages in the area would consider a shared traffic warden. NCC advised that the footpaths on Dowthorpe Hill are due to be resurfaced in 2006/07. The Clerk was asked to contact NCC to find out when an inspection of the villages footpaths and roads was last done. The Clerk will also write to NCC to ask whether Dowthorpe Hill can be increased to a Category 3 road, so that gritting takes place. The Clerk will report the street lamp out by the War Memorial to Street Doctor, and will ask for some Street Doctor cards to be distributed.
46/06 Planning Planning Applications WP/06/0009/F – change of use from Doctors Surgery to a single residential dwelling – 26-28 West Street – The Executors of Mrs M B Ingram Deceased WP/06/0022/F – proposed 2 storey extension to side of existing dwelling together with detached garage with store over to rear of dwelling – 59 Sunnyside – Mr & Mrs J Petitt WP/06/0035/F – demolition of existing building and construction of 9 dwellings (5 2-bed flats and 4 3-bed houses) – Factory 36 Broad Street – Bridgewest Construction Ltd WP/06/0040/F – 2 storey front and single storey side and rear extensions – 10 Burns Close – Mr & Mrs Joel Cox WP/06/0052/F – erection of 3no bungalows and 3no garages – 17 New St – Mr J Cooper WP/06/0072/F – single storey front extension – 71 Spring Gardens – Mr J Boughton WP/06/0073/F – demolition of existing out-buildings and construction of single storey extension to rear together with conservatory to side – 13 Tebbutts Yard – Miss J Barker
Permissions Granted WP/05/0711/F – 20 Hornby Road – Mr & Mrs Hadman WP/05/0763/F – 59 Compton Way – Mr & Mrs P Finnigan WP/05/0326/F – Land Reg Title No NN127678 land at Aggate Way – Mr T Pinney WP/05/0764/F – 65 Churchill Road – Mr & Mrs S Garner WP/05/0783/RM – White & Co Factory, Station Road – Bellway Homes Ltd WP/05/0788/F – 10 Mills Close – Mr & Mrs R Gonzalez WP/05/0811/F – 3 Mills Close – Mr M Stafford and Miss V Kent WP/05/0839/F – Land adj 28 Streeton Way – Mr A Price WP/05/0843/F – 22 Townley Way – Mr & Mrs Cockings
Permission Refused WP/05/0717/F – 30 Elizabeth Way – Mr C Garner
Concerning WP/06/0035/F the Clerk will write to ensure that a pedestrian footpath from Blackwill Close to Broad St will be included as part of the plans, and will ask for details regarding the agreement to access the site via Blackwell Close. The Parish Council asked the Clerk to make a formal complaint to the Borough Council regarding the handling of application WP/05/0326/F. No further comments were required on the other applications received.
Date of Next Meeting Monday 13 March 2006 – 7.15pm Minutes of the Meeting held at St Johns Ambulance HQ 13 March 2006 Present: Cllr P Verden (Chair), G Blackwell, Mrs Bond, M Cahill, Mrs Hadman, Mrs Mallard, R Page, Ms Payne, C Selling, M Streeton. Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs I Abbott, M Perkins and P Wright. Cllr Verden opened the meeting by welcoming back Cllr Streeton, following his absence due to illness.
47/06 Public Time Colin Suter reported that he has received very positive feedback to the first edition of Barton Today. The Clerk holds background details relating to Barton Today.
48/06 Declarations of Interest None
49/06 Minutes of Meeting of 13 February 2006 It was noted that minute item 30/06 should read allotment plots rather than cemetery plots. Otherwise, the minutes were adopted as a correct record.
50/06 Matters Arising The Clerk has not received a reply from NCC regarding the Local Minerals Plan, and will follow this up. The Clerk will write to NCC requesting an additional bollard outside the butchers, lines around the disabled bay and the tarmac on the Little Green Car Park. The Clerk will send a letter of thanks to Barkers, for the use of their car park during re-surfacing works. The Clerk will ask NCC when the last footpath survey was carried out in Earls Barton. Cllr Payne reported that the refuse collections now start at the roads off the bottom of Station Road, therefore all bins should be placed outside the property by 7am to ensure that they are emptied.
51/06 Accounts
52/06 Finance & Projects The Clerk presented the Asset Register for 2005/06. It was agreed that the value of some items should be reviewed for 2006/07. A Risk Assessment was also presented, and it was agreed that this be discussed at the next Parish Council meeting, to give the Councillors time to study. A letter was received from WBC advising that there will be no Capital Grant for Earls Barton for 2006/07, as the grant requested for parking bays was not deemed a priority. The Clerk has been asked to write to WBC to ask why EBPC was not given the opportunity to make an alternative grant request, and to ask for a list of what funding is being offered to other villages in the Borough. It was also agreed that the Parish Council continue to use the NALC Internal Audit Service.
53/06 Police/Community Safety 18 crimes were reported in February 2006. PC McConnell is keeping in touch with members of the Parish Council, and seems very keen to deal with any problems arising in the village. PC McConnell is aware of problems with youth nuisance on Blackwell Close. Residents of properties on and surrounding Blackwell Close are advised to keep their doors locked, as there have been instances of youths entering properties through the back door. The Clerk will report the theft of a silver birch tree from Lord Field Pocket Park to the Police. Cllr Verden will try to attend the Unsung Heroes Award Presentation Evening on 28 March.
54/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee Cllr Blackwell reported that the next meeting will be held with WBC officers on 22 March 2006. WBC are trying to arrange a meeting with the landowners for early April 2006. Progress has been made with the Business Plan, and sources of funding are now being investigated. Following a request from EBUFC it was agreed that a Clearaway Bin should be purchased for Pioneer Sports Field. 55/06 WBC Parish Forum - Local Governance Debate It was agreed that the questions provided by WBC for the debate were unsatisfactory, as there was no indication whether they relate to Parish or Borough Council. The Clerk will write to WBC for clarification.
56/06 WBC - Independent Board Members A poster relating to the recruitment of Independent Board Members to manage a newly formed housing association, which will deal with the Borough Council's housing stock, will be placed on the notice board.
57/06 PPPI Shaping Health As all of the Shaping Health Forums are arranged during working hours, none of the Parish Councillors are able to attend. The Clerk will invite the PPPI Support Worker to a future meeting.
58/06 WBC - Site Specific Proposals and Town Centre Area Action Plan Cllrs Blackwell, Payne, Verden, Bond and Mallard will attend the Wellingborough Partnership meeting on 16 March 2006. The Chair and Clerk will then complete and return the consultation paper.
59/06 Earls Barton Carnival It was agreed that the Parish Council will again pay for the portable toilets this year, but will investigate re-couping the cost from WBC.
60/06 Alcohol Free Zones Mr Mansfield wrote to EBPC to express his support for an alcohol free zone in Earls Barton. The Clerk was asked to collate the appropriate information. It was noted that this may take many months to put into effect, if it is even possible.
61/06 Cranwell Respite Care Unit A letter of thanks was received from Mrs Donald, regarding the Parish Council's letter to NCC.
62/06 NCC Supplementary Planning Guidance Notice was received regarding the adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance on Planning Obligations and Local Education Authority School Provision.
63/06 Fun Fair on Recreation Field A request from a Mr Freeman for the use of the Recreation Field for a Fun Fair was refused.
64/06 CPRE Northants Planning Roadshow To be held at 6.30pm on 25 April 2006, at Cranford Hall. Clerk holds booking information.
65/06 NCC Northamptonshire Waste Local Plan The above plan was adopted on Monday 6 March 2006.
66/06 Maintenace Contractors The Clerk will request references from MB Gardens and Hayeswood Landscapes, prior to them being added to the list of contractors.
67/06 Kimbolten Fireworks Cllrs Verden, Page and Selling to be put forward to take the Firework course this year.
67/06 Highways The Clerk will write to NCC concerning car parking on grass verges on Berry Close and Station Road. The Clerk will also contact BT and NCC regarding grafitti around the village. The WI will be granted permission to plant daffodils on the grass verges at the junction of Wellngborough Road and A4500, and on Doddington Road leaving Earls Barton. The Clerk holds details of changes to the bus timetable. Rob Dunmore NCC/Atkins will be advised that the Parish Council's preferred option for the tree pits on the Little Green Car Park is to mulch them. The Clerk will chase up NCC regarding the missing village sign on Doddington Road. The Clerk will also look at past correspondence regarding the water gathering on the corner of Aggate Way and Sunnyside. WBC to be notified of the fly tipping on Clay Lane and the rubbish on the A45. The Clerk will also follow up the report made regarding the bags outside the Battle of Inkerman. 68/06 Planning
Planning Applications WP/06/0035/F - Demolition of existing building & construction of 9 dwellings (5 2-bed flats & 4 3-bed houses) - amended plans - Factory 36 Broad Street for Bridgwest Construction Ltd WP/06/0058/F - Demolition & re-building of garage/utility room - 19 Berry Close for M O'Key WP/06/0113/O - Renewal of Planning Application WP/03/0152/O. Outline planning permission for site for detached residential dwelling - Milton House, 66 Doddington Rd for Mr & Mrs Dickinson WP/06/0127/F - Front & rear extensions - 66 Northampton Road for Mr J P Smith WP/06/0133/F - Conversion of existing building into 2 no dwellings - 44 King Street for Roomscapes (UK) Ltd
Permission Granted WP/05/0759/F - 74 Elizabeth Way - Mrs S Gage WP/05/0840/F - 4 Mills Close - Mr & Mrs G Buttle WP/05/0864/F - 33 Victoria Street - Executors of F H E Tebbutt Deceased WP/05/0868/F - 20 Wilson Way - Mr M Roe
Appeals Lodged Sywell Aerodrome Limited Mr C Garner, 30 Elizabeth Way
The Clerk was asked to ascertain whether WP/06/0113/O includes provision for parking spaces. The Clerk advised that, as it has now been clarified that WP/06/0035/F intend to access the site via Broad Street, an objection has been lodged by the Parish Council due to the problems that already exist on Broad Street with traffic and parking, both of which will be exacerbated if alternative access is not secured for this site. A site viewing has been requested, and the Clerk was asked to write to the Chief Exec of WBC expressing our strong objection to the plans as they stand, with a copy to the Borough Councillors for Earls Barton. The Clerk also advised that it has been reported that numerous objections have been made regarding the change of use of Small World Cafe to a late night takeaway, although the Parish Council did not object. This is now expected to be refered to the Regulatory Committee. No further comments were required on the other applications received.
Date of Annual Parish Meeting Monday 10 April 2006 - 7.15pm Minutes of the Meeting held at St Johns Ambulance HQ 10 April 2006 Present: Cllrs P Verden (Chair), Mrs Abbott, G Blackwell, Mrs Bond, Mrs Hadman, Mrs Mallard, Ms Payne, M Perkins, C Selling, P Wright. Apologies were received from Cllrs M Cahill, R Page, M Streeton.
70/06 Public Time No members of the public attended.
71/06 Declarations of Interest Cllr Abbott declared an interest in the agenda item relating to the Sports & Leisure Development
72/06 Minutes of Meeting of 13 March 2006 These were agreed as a correct record.
73/06 Matters Arising Regarding Barton Today, the Parish Council agreed to publish the following statement from Cllr Verden: I would on behalf of the Parish Council like to make it clear that at no time has this Council given it's approval or disapproval to the new Barton Today magazine. We have not been asked for one, but some people assume backing has been obtained by attending a meeting. We do, however, send the minute of our meeting to both magazines so that as many people as possible in the village can read what their Parish Council are working for. Cllr Selling advised that he is unable to attend the firework training course. Therefore, it was agreed that the Parish Council would pay for Mick Higham to attend the course with Cllr Page in Cllr Selling's place. The Clerk is to contact Anglian Water regarding the water problems on the junction of Aggate Way and Sunnyside.
74/06 Accounts
The Clerk reported that, following completion of a leakage claim form, Anglian Water has agreed to write off the water bill for £3605.00 from last year. Cllr Verden thanked the Clerk for her work on this matter.
75/06 Finance & Projects The Risk Assessment form was discussed and agreed by the Parish Council. The Clerk was asked to look into the cost of insuring the War Memorial as part of the Risk Assessment. The Clerk will also bring the paperwork regarding Memorial Testing to the next meeting for discussion.
76/06 Police/Community Safety Cllr Verden stated that 21 crimes were reported in Earls Barton for March 2006. Cllrs Blackwell and Perkins have both received complaints regarding youth nuisance on The Square. It is unclear whether PC McConnell is still the beat officer for Earls Barton. The Clerk will invite Insp Ali Reynolds to the next meeting to discuss policing in Earls Barton. It was also noted that Bill Golding and Jonathan Thompson were both commended during the recent Unsung Heroes Awards.
77/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee A meeting will be held between WBC, EBPC and Community on 11 April. The Diocese declined a invitation to attend the meeting. The draft Statement of Case was discussed, and it was noted that the description of the land required mistakenly includes the field to the east of the Diocese land, and Cllrs Blackwell and Wright agreed to ask Joe Hubbard of WBC to amend this. A ground and building brief is now being developed for the Business Plan. The Clerk has written to WBC asking that the area is designated for Community & Leisure use in future area plans. Depending on the outcome of the meeting of 11 April, WBC will need to be asked if they will support a CPO and consideration will need to be given to funding. The Clerk was asked to contact Hanson's agents requesting a meeting regarding the lease for Pioneer. Cllr Blackwell thanked all committee members for their continued hard work.
78/06 Alleyway Dowthorpe End to Sheffield Way A request for a dog bin was discussed. It was agreed that the installation costs of near £200, along with the costs of emptying the bin make this request unviable. The Clerk was asked to write to the resident who requested this, and point out where the current dog bins are situated in the village. Dog Fouling notices have been placed at either end of the alley. Also advise that the alley is also being considered for lighting by NCC.
79/06 NCC - Draft Medium Term Plan 2006/2010 Details were noted.
80/06 Clerk and Registrar Annual Salary Review The Parish Council agreed to increase the Clerks annual salary to £9972.56, in line with NALC recommendations. It was also noted that the Clerk does not claim for petrol or telephone expenses. The Registrars salary was increased to £12 per week. Both rises were backdated to 1 April 2006.
81/06 Wellingborough Community Safety Forum This event will take place at 7pm on Monday 24 April 2006, at The Kingway Centre, Kingsway, Wellingborough
82/06 Earls Barton Musuem Trust The Museum Trust advised that all copies of "Watch the Birdie" have been sold and, as a result, a new book is currently being printed with no further funding being required. The Clerk was asked to reply, congratulating the Museum Trust on this achievement.
83/06 Free Website Link The Local Channel, which acts as a search engine for council websites, has set up a free link from thier network to the Earls Barton Parish Council website.
84/06 Childline Midlands & East Anglia A request for a donation will be deferred to precepting for next financial year.
85/06 English Nature A reply to our letter regarding SSSI's in the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits advised that the SSSI boundary's cannot be changed at this time, and our concerns about trees should be referred to the trees and woodland officer of the local council.
86/07 ACRE Charity Trustees are being sought by ACRE, and an information pack providing further information is available. Contact the Clerk for further details. ACRE also advised that their Rural Transport Partnership has been closed. A new partnership has been developed called The Rural and Accessibility Partnership, and funding is currently being sought.
87/06 Youth Club Management Committee AGM The AGM will be held at 7pm on 22 May 2006, at the Youth Club.
88/06 WBC Wellingborough Civic Service 2006 Cllr Verden advised that he would be unable to attend the event on Sunday 14 May
89/06 Wellingborough Voluntary & Community Sector Forum This event will take place at Queens Hall, High Street, Wellingborough, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26 April.
90/06 Local Governance Debate In reply to the Parish Council's enquiry, WBC advised that the debate questions posed by the Lyons review should be interpreted as potentially referring to the Parish Council.
91/06 Highways It was noted that there are problems with parking on West Street, opposite Park Street, and on the corners of North Road and Prince Street. WBC will be asked to tidy up the copse on the corner of Manor Road and Elizabeth Way. The Clerk will report the illegal use of mini motorbikes at the bottom of Station Road and speeding motorbikes on the A45 to the police. The Clerk will also contact BT regarding leaning telegraph poles on Northampton Road, and Anglian Water regarding a water leak opposite the Infant School on Broad Street. The Clerk will contact WBC regarding barking dogs in the vicinity of Spring Gardens.
92/06 Planning Planning Applications WP/06/0035/F - Demolition of existing building & construction of 9 dwellings (5 2-bed flats & 4 3-bed houses) additional plans received 28 March 06 - Factory 36 Broad Street - Bridgewest Contruction Ltd WP/06/0106/F - single residential unit - land adj 17 Sunnyside - Executors of Mr W H & Mrs M J Blackwell WP/06/0171/F - highway improvement works comprising of road widening & realignment of stone wall - Sywell Aerodrome, Wellingborough Rd, Sywell - Sywell Aerodrome Ltd Permission Granted WP/06/0040/F - 10 Burns Close - Mr & Mrs Joel Cox
The Parish Council unanimously agreed to object to WP/06/0035/F as the plans still show access to the site via Broad Street. Also, there is still a lack of a footpath from Broad St to Blackwell Close. The Clerk will again request a site meeting to be held at school opening or closing time. The fact that the plans look like a sketch rather than professionally produced plans will also be mentioned to WBC. The Clerk read out WBC's reply to the complaint about WP/05/0325/F. It was also agreed that the floodlights at the industrial unit on Grendon Road should be monitored. The Clerk was asked to contact WBC regarding the factory conversion on Prince Street, as it does not appear to look like the plans submitted. EBPC agreed that the preferred name for the housing development off Station Road is Shoemakers Close.
Date of Next Meeting 7.15pm Monday 8 May 2006 Minutes of the Meeting held at St Johns Ambulance HQ 8 May 2006 Present: Cllrs P Verden, Mrs Abbott, G Blackwell, Mrs Bond, Mrs Hadman, Mrs Mallard, R Page, Ms Payne, M Perkins, C Selling, P Wright. Apologies were received from Cllrs M Cahill and M Streeton.
93/06 Police/Community Safety Insp Ali Reynolds attended the meeting. He advised that Earls Barton Police Station is set to reopen as a base office for the Rural Policing Team. They will be headed by Sgt Martin Sutton, and Earls Barton will have a dedicated officer in PC Pete Wright. They can both be contacted through telephone number 01604 700700. PC Wright is an experienced officer who has spent the last 6 years covering the Hemmingwell in Wellingborough and is looking forward to working in Earls Barton and the surrounding villages. Insp Reynolds advised that the report of a 56% rise in anti social behaviour and criminal damage in Earls Barton is not truly accurate, but is in someway due to the changes in recording crime, introduced by the Government. Insp Reynolds advised that there has been an attempted distraction burglary in the village recently, and warned everyone to be aware and take necessary precautions. He also made a note of a number of problems pointed out to him by the Parish Councillors, and will forward the information to PC Wright. Insp Reynolds also advised that 35 letters were sent to parents of youths in the village and has received a positive response from those who have replied. The Camera Safety Team will be asked to visit Doddington Road.
94/06 Public Time Sue Adams and Steve Watkins, the head teachers of Earls Barton Infant and Junior Schools respectively, attended the meeting. They spoke to Insp Reynolds about the problems of dangerous parking outside the school. Insp Reynolds has agreed to send letters to consistent offenders and, if this does not get results, will consider ticketing. He has also agreed to arrange a uniformed officer to attend during the Walk to School Week from 22 May 2006.
95/06 Election of Chair Cllr Verden was proposed by Cllr Blackwell and seconded by Cllr Page. No further proposals were made. Proposal carried unanimously.
96/06 Election of Vice Chair Cllr Payne was proposed by Cllr Verden and seconded by Cllr Abbott. No further proposals were made. Proposal carried unanimously.
97/06 Election of Committees Cllr Verden proposed that the committees remained the same. Seconded by Cllr Page. Proposal carried unanimously.
98/06 Declarations of Interest Cllrs Abbott and Mallard declared an interest in the Sports and Leisure Development discussions regarding the Grange.
99/06 Minutes of the Meeting of 10 April 2006 These were adopted as a correct record.
100/06 Matters Arising The Clerk wrote to NCC regarding the water at the bottom of Aggate Way, as they initially reported it to Anglian Water, and is awaiting a reply. WBC Environmental Health has investigated the complaint regarding barking dogs on Spring Gardens, and has advised that there is no issue to be pursued.
101/06 Accounts
In addition, £53220.00 was credited to the Reserve Account for the 1/2 year precept
102/06 Finance & Projects The Clerk read out a letter from WBC regarding the Capital Grants process. The Clerk will ask for some clarification on some of the points raised in the letter. It was agreed that any projects for consideration for Capital Grant should be presented at the June meeting, for example improvements to the War Memorial Gardens, re-surfacing Park Street Car Park, footpath and street lighting improvements for Grendon Road.
103/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee A meeting was held at WBC with representatives of Community Union. The Diocese declined an invitation to attend. Community are opposed to selling the land, however are willing to negotiate a new lease with EBSA. A report will be made to WBC advising that the intention is to strive to reach a voluntary agreement with Community and the Diocese, and that a CPO will not be considered whilst meaningful dialogue is continuing. A deadline for dialogue will be set for mid September 2006, and it is hoped that a decision regarding the next steps to be taken will be reached by the end of October 2006. A meeting is to be arranged with Hanson regarding renewing the lease on the Pioneer Sports Field. A CleanAway bin is to be ordered for the Pioneer by Cllr Payne. This will cost £260 per annum, and the Clerk will arrange for the rabbit holes to be filled.
104/06 The Square Highway Improvement and Lighting It was reported that NCC are currently considering the options for improving road safety on The Square, which includes a 20mph speed limit. These will be discussed once received by the Clerk. The Clerk was also asked to write to NCC expressing concern over the lack of progress with this scheme. It was agreed that the street lamps owned by EBPC on The Square and The Rec should be repainted with anti climb paint, and permission sought from NCC to paint their ornamental lamps on The Square. The Clerk will ask whether the Little Green Car Park can be marked with parking bays.
105/06 Local Authority Byelaws in England The Clerk was asked to reply to the discussion paper from the ODPM, specifically in connection with control orders for Alcohol Comsumption in public.
106/06 Earls Barton Carnival The Road Closure order was received by The Clerk, and copies will be forwarded to the Carnival Committee. The Clerk was also asked to contact WBC regarding payment for public toilets.
107/06 NCC - Northamtonshire Minerals Local Plan A Notice of Intention to Adopt was received.
108/06 South Northamptonshire Local Development Framework A letter was read out from South Northamptonshire Council regarding delays in the above.
109/06 The Future of Multi-Faith Work in Wellingborough Details of a meeting to be held on 23 May were read out by The Clerk.
110/06 Churches Together Christmas Carol Concert Barkers have agreed to allow Churches Together to use their car park for the Carol Concert, should they not be able to obtain a road closure order. The Clerk was asked to write to Barkers and request a meeting to discuss the old Canteen Building.
111/06 Parocial Fees Details of new Parocial Fees were read out by the Clerk. No comment required.
112/06 Variation/Extension of Licence Details of a variation/extension of Licensable Activities for the Silver Band Club were noted.
113/06 Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 The Clerk will request a copy of the Guide from DEFRA
114/06 NCC - Northamptonshire Local Transport Plan 2006/07-2010/11 Anyone wishing to read the plan should contact the Clerk.
115/06 Cemetery Matters Details of the Memorial Stability Testing were received. It was agreed that the testing should go ahead, with due notice given in the village magazines and at the Cemetery. It was also agreed that a letter be sent to the tenant of the Cemetery Lodge, asking them to keep the area under the arch clean and clear, and asking about reports of a valeting business being run from the property.
116/06 Highways The bus stop for High Street will be ordered this financial year. Complaints regarding the state of Park Street Car Park were noted. The Clerk will look into the cost of WBC cleansing the site on a regular basis. It is hoped that if the car park can be re-surfaced, this will solve the problem. NCC wrote to the Clerk regarding the entrance to the Schools and the Library Car Park. The possibility of re-marking the road, putting up additional signs and extending the safety barrier are being looked into. The Clerk will contact NCC Rights of Way regarding spraying the weeds on all Rights of Way in the village. The Clerk will also contact Street Doctor again regarding the missing village sign on Doddington Road, and will contact Park Landscapes regarding grass cutting on pavements.
117/06 Planning Planning Applications 1 WP/06/0172/F - Construction of surface water drainage system to serve proposed paved runway, taxiway and apron - Sywell Aerodrome - Sywell Aerodrome Ltd 2 WP/06/0220/LB - Removal of internal plasterboard to loft/master bedroom, cutting of holes and fitting of a roof window (from Cast Rooflight Company) insulation of roof space and then refitting/renewal of plasterboarding - 35 West Street - M H Grant 3 WP/06/0242/F - Demolition of single storey office building and creation of an adoptable road and parking over existing private access - 64 High Street & Part Bowlers Yard - HMPP c/o Red Box 4 WP/06/0243/F - 2 storey & single storey side extension to house to form garage, bedroom, utility room - 3 Compton Close - Mr A Williamson 5 WP/06/0246/F - Conservatory to rear - 27 Spring Gardens - David & Julia Willis No comment were required on the applications received.
Date of Next Meeting 7.15pm Monday 12 June 2006 Minutes of the Meeting held at St John's Ambulance HQ 12 June 2006 Present: Cllrs P Verden (Chair), Mrs I Abbott, M Cahill, Mrs P Hadman, Mrs J Mallard, R Page, Ms L Payne, M Perkins, C Selling, P Wright. Apologies were received from Cllrs G Blackwell, Mrs J Bond and M Streeton
118/06 Police/Community Safety PC Paul Darnell attended. He reported that the police office in Earls Barton is now up and running, with 3 officers plus a sergeant based their. The Community Beat Officer for Earls Barton is PC Pete Wright. There were 19 reported crimes in Earls Barton in May. Incidents of nuisance behaviour and criminal damage are being dealt with by police. Already 1 youth has been caught spraying grafitti and has been spoken to by the police and agreed to clean up the offending artwork. The police have also issued 2 fixed penalty notices to people parking dangerously around the school. The Parish Council discussed the possibility of funding a police off road bike for the village. As the bike will be available for all officers working at Earls Barton Office and so will be used in other villages around the area, it was agreed that the Clerk write to the other villages and ask if they would be willing to contribute to the cost of approximately £5000. Otherwise, the Clerk will contact local businesses to see if they would be interested in sponsoring the bike. Once purchased, running costs will be covered by Northamptonshire Police.
119/06 Public Time No members of the public were present.
120/06 Declarations of Interest Cllrs Abbott and Mallard declared an interest in the Sports and Leisure Development report. Cllr Selling declared an interest in planning application WP/06/0303/F
121/06 Minutes of the Meeting of 8 May 2006 It was noted that item 110/06 should have read that the Parish Council would send a letter of thanks to Barkers for their offer of the use of their car park for the Christmas Eve Carol Service. Otherwise, these were adopted as a correct record.
122/06 Matters Arising Clerk to chase up John Robinson, NCC regarding the water on Aggate Way. The clerk reported that she was awaiting a reply from NCC regarding painting the parking bays on the Little Green Car Park.
123/06 Accounts
The costings for the youth club pool table were agreed as £1500 was precepted to cover the wages of assistant leader, although that position is not currently filled. Part of those precepted funds have therefore been re-allocated to cover the cost of the new pool table.
124/06 Finance & Projects The youth club were asked to provide 3 quotes for replacement fascias, and discussion will then be given to funding some of the cost from the money remaining from that precepted for assistant leader. Cllr Payne agreed to look into the cost of providing public conveniences at the youth club as part of a capital grant project. The Clerk is also obtaining quotes for re-surfacing Park Street car park. The Internal Auditors report on the accounts for 2005/06 were read to the council. All of the points raised by the Internal Auditor were noted and appropriate action has been taken. Retrospective authorisation was given for cheque number 2221 payable to ABB Ltd (repair works to vandalised lamps) for £176.67. The accounts for the year end 31 March 2006 were signed off by the chair and RFO.
125/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee There has been no further action due to delays in the meeting with WBC. The meeting to present to the WBC Community Committee will now take place on 26 June 2006, with a presentation to full council on 25 July 2006. The briefs have been completed for ground and building works, and quotes for these works are being sought. Solicitors are being consulted regarding a 2nd opinion on the legality of a CPO and for advise on compensation for the current tenants of the land. Hanson are agreeable to extending the lease on the Pioneer under the same terms once the current lease expires, and may also agree to negotiate new terms for the lease.
126/06 Damage to Street Lamps, The Square The Clerk advised that the cost of replacing the ornamental lamp head on The Square will be £473.98 plus vat. It was agreed that the work should go ahead. The columns owned by EBPC have now been painted with anti climb paint. The Clerk is awaiting a letter from NCC advising whether anti climb paint can also be applied to their lamps. The Clerk will also write to NCC and ask whether the ornamental lamps need modifying to make them more stable.
127/06 Bus Shelters The Clerk was asked to arrange re-furbishment of the bus shelters on Northampton Road and Wellingborough Road. Costing will also be sought for placing a bus shelter outside the police office on Northampton Road, as a possibility for the capital grant scheme.
128/06 Corby Borough Council - Preferred Options for Site Specific Proposals No comment was required by EBPC. The Clerk will hold the details should anyone want further information.
129/06 All Saints Annual Playscheme It was agreed that a grant for £500 would be made to the All Saints Playscheme. All Saints would be asked to apply in writing by end of October for future years funding, so that it can be included in precept.
130/06 Pocket Park Representative Following the resignation of John Wight from this post, Cllr Page agreed to stand as Pocket Park Representative, with contact care of The Clerk.
131/06 Cemetery Letters were read out from Mrs Elliott and Mr O'Brien. The points raised in Mrs Elliotts letter were noted and have been actioned. The points raised in Mr O'Briens letter were also noted, and a reply will be sent from the Chair of the Parish Council direct. Details relating to the digitalisation of cemetery records were noted.
132/06 Local Minerals Plan The next meeting of the Earls Barton and Bozeat Local Liason Group will be held on Monday 18 September 2006. It was the opinion of the Parish Council that no objection should be made regarding the plans to restore the valley following gravel extraction. NCC advised that the Northamptonshire Minerals Local Plan was adopted on 30 May 2006. Hanson advised that a public consultation would be carried out, including a public exhibition for the application. Details to follow.
133/06 WBC Parish Forum The meeting of 14 June 2006 has been cancelled.
134/06 Memorial Bench - Mrs Vera Coles The Clerk will write to Mrs Axford and advise that the Housing Association are against siting the bench in Blackwell Close. As Mrs Coles was a former Earls Barton Carnival Queen, EBPC will suggest that a memorial bench could be placed in the play area on the Rec, if this is agreeable to Mrs Axford.
135/06 Northamptonshire Trefoil Guild An invitation was received to the International Fellowship Day Service at 3pm on Sunday 22 October 2006, at All Saints Church.
136/06 Wellingborough Volunteer Bureau Meeting to be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5 July at Victoria Centre, Wellingborough, on the theme Training and Mentoring.
137/06 Children Play Area Recreation Field A letter regarding rubbish in the play area on the Rec was noted. The Parish Council would like to thank any villagers who go out of their way to tidy up this area, or any other parts of the village. A "No Dogs Allowed" sign will be erected at the entrance to the play area shortly.
138/06 North Northants Joint Core Spatial Strategy & Statement of Community Involvement Details of the update are held by The Clerk.
139/06 Highways NCC have written to advise that re-surfacing work on the top end of Dowthorpe Hill will start in early September 2006. A road closure order has been issued on Harrowick Lane from 19 June, to carry out watermain repairs. An open day for NCC/Atkins will take place from 11am-3pm on Saturday 8 July at the Highways Depot in Brixworth. Carriageways and footpath inspections are carried out every 6 months in Earls Barton. The Clerk will write and ask for the results of the last inspection. The Clerk noted reports of a skip being left in Victoria Close. The Clerk will arrange quotes to re-varnish the village sign. A letter will be sent to NCC asking for the possibility of a pedestrian crossing in West Street to be looked into. The Clerk will also contact NCC regarding the Libraries new opening hours, and will notify Street Doctor about the missing Wellingborough Road street sign, and contact Stagecoach about buses speeding through the village.
140/06 Planning Planning Applications WP/06/0127/F - front & rear extensions - amended plans - 66 Northampton Rd - Mr J P Smith WP/06/0272/F - single storey side kitchen extension - 107 Doddington Rd - Mr & Mrs S Wheatman WP/06/0277/F - retention of planning permission BW/90/0730 without compliance to part of condition 3 - application for Sunday opening hours between 5-10pm - Meraz Takeaway, 12 High St - Mr Jalal Uddin WP/06/0289/F - minor amendments to replacement dwelling - 49 Mears Ashby Rd - Mr S Williams WP/06/0291/F - demolition of existing garages and outbuildings. 2 storey extension to form en-suite bedroom over double garage/utility/store. Pergola - 19 Mears Ashby Rd - Mr & Mrs Gough WP/06/0301/O - outline appliaiton for 1 dwelling - rear of 113 Doddington Rd - Mr S Corby WP/06/0303/F - single storey rear extension to utility room/dining room and additional shower room - 2 Burns Close - Mr Wright WP/06/0333/F - renewal of planning permission WP/01/0312/F - erection of annex to New Lodge to provide snooker room/gym & living accommodation over - New Lodge, 141 Northampton Rd - Ms S Boulos-Hanna WP/06/0334/F - removal of single storey upvc conservatory & construction of single storey garden room in it's place - The Corner House, 9 London End - Mark Bettles WP/06/0302/F - retention of planning permission BW/85/897 without compliance of condition 3 (this permission shall enure for the benefit of the applicant only) - 327 Grendon Rd - Violet Anita Fuller
Permissions Granted WP/06/0009/F - 26-28 West St - The Executors of Mrs M B Ingram Decd WP/06/0022/F - 59 Sunnyside - Mr & Mrs J Petitt 3 WP/06/0052/F - 17 New St - Mr John Cooper 4 WP/06/0058/F - 19 Berry Close - Matthew O'Key 5 WP/06/0072/F - 71 Spring Gardens - Mr J Boughton 6 WP/06/0073/F - 13 Tebbutts Yard - Miss J Barker 7 WP/06/0113/O - Milton House, 66 Doddington Road - Mr & Mrs Dickinson 8 WP/06/0133/F - 44 King St - Roomscapes (UK) Ltd 9 WP/06/0106/F - land adj 17 Sunnyside - Executors of Mr W H & Mrs M J Blackwell 10 WP/06/0105/F - 25 The Square - Mrs L Barnett & Mrs C Johnson (Poppy Patch)
Notice of appeals were received in respect of Mr P Dodson, 53 Station Rd and Sywell Aerodrome Ltd. It was decided that EBPC would not make personal representation at either of the appeals. No comment can be made on WP/06/0277/F until the Clerk has contacted WBC for their policy on Sunday trading. Will also check whether Little India have the appropriate permission for takeaways on a Sunday. The planning enforcement officer will be asked to check out the wall around the Co-op and the wall adj to 33 Dowthorpe Hill (wall belongs to property on Shurville Close), both which look to be in danger of collapse. Both of these issues have been raised with the owners in the past, although no action has been taken on either. No further comments are required on the other applications received.
Date of Next Meeting 7.15pm Monday 10 July 2006 Minutes of the Meeting held at St John's Ambulance HQ 10 July 2006 Present: Cllr Ms L Payne (Chair), Mrs I Abbott, G Blackwell, Mrs J Bond, M Cahill, Mrs J Mallard, R Page, M Perkins, C Selling. Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs P Hadman, M Streeton, P Verden and P Wright.
141/06 Police/Community Safety PC Pete Wright advised that 18 crimes were reported in June 2006. This compares to 61 reported in June 2005. PC Wright is looking into the possibility of borrowing an off road bike from Corby for use in Earls Barton and the surrounding villages. Parking at the school continues to be monitored. PC Wright reminded everyone that in order to prevent theft from motor vehicles, items left in the vehicle should not be on display, and the vehicle should be secured. Dean Smith, Area Commander, also attended. He advised that his 3 main priorities are crime reduction, crime detection and public reassurance. His remit is to provide pro-active and visible policing under the resources available to him. With regards motorcycle nuisance, Chief Supt Smith urged the public to work with the police. Any incidents should be reported to the police incident room on 700700 and, if you know the identity of someone causing a nuisance, you need to again contact the incident room. If you are uncomfortable with this, you can contact the Clerk of the Parish Council, who will pass on the information.
142/06 Public Time The Clerk assured Mr Bates that his letter regarding Berry Close was forwarded to NCC, and that she would chase them up for a reply. Mr Bates also reported a patch of land subsiding in the Recreation Field. The Clerk will make arrangements for this to be dealt with.
143/06 Declarations of Interest Cllrs Abbott and Mallard declared an interest in the Sports Development item. Cllrs Payne and Selling declared an interest in Finance and Projects. Cllr Page declared an interest in planning application WP/06/0386/F.
144/06 Minutes of the Meeting of 12 June 2006 These were adopted as a correct record
145/06 Matters Arising The Clerk reported that excavation works will be carried out by NCC/Atkins on Aggate Way to find the cause of the surface water. It is hoped that these works will be carried out by the end of the summer, and works should take 4-5 days.
146/06 Accounts
147/06 Finance & Projects As Cllrs Payne and Selling had declared an interest in the item, they left the room and Cllr Cahill was nominated as Chair for this agenda item. It was agreed that the items to be submitted for Capital Grants would be public toilets on the Recreation Field (subject to agreement from the Youth Club Management Committee), a bus stop on Northampton Road outside the police office and resurfacing Park Street Car Park. The Clerk will attend the Youth Club Management Committee Meeting on 17 July to discuss the public toilets. Quotes for works to be carried out on the War Memorial Gardens were discussed. It was agreed that the contract of works be awarded to Mineral Star, at a cost of £4387.50 + vat. It was also agreed that a quote for £340 from C J Landscaping to replace the gate and gatepost at the allotments be accepted. Details of the quotes for the Youth Club fascias be deferred to next meeting. Barkers had written to EBPC advising that they are planning to renovate the old Canteen building themselves.
148/06 Sports & Leisure Development Group Cllr Blackwell reported that the WBC Community Committee have agreed to recommend to the full council to use CPO powers to acquire property for sporting facilities in Earls Barton, subject to negotiation with the landowners to secure a voluntary agreement within a reasonable timescale. This recommendation will be put to the full WBC council on 18 July 2006.
149/06 Bench in Memory of Mrs Coles Mrs Axford has agreed to a bench being placed in the childrens play area on the Recreation Field. The Clerk will purchase a hard wood bench on behalf of Mrs Axford, and will write to Mrs Axford asking her to submit the wording for the plaque.
150/06 Licensing The Clerk will contact the Licensing Partnership for further details regarding the Stag's application to vary hours. The clerk also hold details of how to obtain a Gambling License, for anyone wishing to apply.
151/06 Earls Barton Infant School EBIS advised that they have had to take out a loan to carry out the building works to adapt the building for DDA regulations. Their request for an aditional donation will be discussed when setting the Precept for 2007/08
152/06 Consultation on Proposed Merger of the East Midlands Police Force The Clerk will deal with the questionnaire, to highlight the Parish Council's view that Northamptonshire Police Force should remain independent.
153/06 ACRE Parish Plan Funding Details for carrying out a Parish Plan are held by the Clerk.
154/06 Churches Together It was agreed that the Parish Council would send a letter of support to WBC for Churches Together's proposal to close The Square for the Christmas Eve Carol Concert.
155/06 Fireworks Permission was given for Cllr Page to purchase the fireworks for this years display.
156/06 Council House Allocation The Clerk was asked to contact WBC regarding council house allocation in Earls Barton.
157/06 Highways The Clerk holds details for changes to the bus timetable for Stagecoach 38. NCC have agreed to apply anti climb paint to the ornamental columns on The Square. The Clerk will contact Street Doctor regarding the obscured 30mph sign on Mears Ashby Road, and weeds on footpaths and roads through Earls Barton. Also, to advise that the flashing sign on Doddington Road is not working correctly. Also, the Clerk will send a letter to the Chief Executive of NCC regarding the general state of footpaths in the village, following a number of incidents where pedestrian have fallen and been injured. The Clerk will write to WBC regarding bins left in alleyways in New Barton, and the state of the wall on Dowthorpe Hill just below Spring Gardens. The police will be notified regarding cars parked in the alleyways in New Barton. The clerk will monitor the situation regarding rubbish left at the top of Mill Lane. The Clerk will also look into the mowing of various area's of the village, as brought up in a letter to Cllr Payne. It should be noted that any queries regarding the mowing and maintenance around the village should be addressed to the Clerk, and not the employees of any independent companies.
158/06 Planning Planning Applications WP/06/0352/F - proposed garage - 38 High St - Mr A Plater WP/06/0367/F - 2 storey side & rear extension with single storey (rear) kitchen/family room/bedrooms/ensuite/utility (to include front balcony at 1st floor & balustrading at rear 1st floor) - 70 Northampton Rd - Mr R & Mrs A Leighton Planning application for importation and deposition of inert materials with restoration to improved wetland - land at Earls Barton Quarry WP/06/0386/F - to erect 1 wind turbine (model type windsave WS 1000 system) on each of the gable ends of the property both with a blade diameter of 1.75 metres and a height of no more that 3.3 metres above ridge of roof line - 16 Barker Rd - Mr James Austin WP/06/0393/F - retrospective change of use - agricultural land to residential curtilage - 126 Doddington Rd - Mr D Lunney
Permissions Granted WP/05/0527/O - land at 53 Station Road - Mr P Dodson WP/06/0220/LB - 35 West St - M H Grant WP/06/0265/TC - installation of additional telecommunications apparatus - Water Tower, Wellingborough Rd - T Mobile (UK) ltd The Clerk was asked to request a site viewing on applicaiton WP/06/0386/F. The Clerk will also write to WBC regarding WP/06/0265/TC as this has been granted although the application was never received by EBPC. Otherwise, no further comment was required on any of the other applications received.
Date of Next Meeting 7.15pm Monday 11 September 2006 Minutes of the Meeting held at St John's Ambulance HQ 11 September 2006 Present: Cllr Ms L Payne (Chair), Mrs I Abbott, Mrs J Bond, M Cahill, Mrs J Mallard, Mrs P Hadman, R Page, M Perkins, P Verden, P Wright. Apologies were received from Cllr G Blackwell, who was on Borough Council business, and C Selling. It was with sadness that Cllr Verden opened the meeting by announcing the death of Cllr Mike Streeton. Mike has been a member of the Parish Council for many years and will be sorely missed. The Parish Council would like to pass their condolences onto Jo and his family, and express their thanks for all of the work Mike put in during his years in office. A minutes silence was observed in his memory.
159/06 Public Time Mr Harris and Mr Burns both spoke on behalf of a number of members of the public present, regarding the problem of flooding in Broad Street/Churchill Road. Photographs and copies of previous correspondence regarding this issue were passed to the Clerk, who will contact NCC, WBC, Anglian Water and the Environment Agency for advice. The Clerk will also ask NCC to ensure that all drains throughout the village are cleaned and it is hoped that this will provide a sort term solution to the problems on Broad Street, while more effective solutions are investigated. Mr Blackadder also spoke of speeding vehicles in the Broad Street area. Anyone who sees a vehicle speeding can forward the registration number onto the local police or the Clerk.
160/06 Declarations of Interest Cllrs Abbott and Mallard declared an interest in the Sports Development items.
161/06 Minutes of Meeting of 10 July 2006 These were adopted as a correct record.
162/06 Matters Arising The Clerk will contact NCC regarding the obscure 30mph signs on Mears Ashby Rd and the weeds in the gutters. The Clerk has spoken to WBC housing dept regarding council house allocation. The advice given was that all requests for housing were judged on their own merit. Therefore the Clerk was asked to send a letter to WBC Housing department stating that the housing allocation system in the villages seems to be unfair.
163/06 Accounts
164/06 Finance & Projects The Clerk reported that Capital Grant applications were made for the resurfacing of Park St Car Park and a bus shelter for Northampton Road.
165/06 Police/Community Safety PC Wright was unable to attend the meeting, so update was provided regarding the loan of a off road bike from Kettering/Corby. The Clerk read out the crime figures for June, July and August and it was agreed that PC Wright be invited to attend the next meeting in October to discuss nuisance behaviour on The Square. In light of another ornamental lamp on The Square being vandalised, the Clerk was asked to write to NCC and express concerns of the design of the lamps and their stability.
166/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee Cllr Wright reported that WBC have given approval to a CPO, should it be required. A response is currently awaited from the landowners, and it is hoped a meeting can be arranged with them shortly. At present, EBSA, EBCC and EBUFC are being asked for ideas to increase revenue to cover the running costs of any future development. It was agreed that members of the Sports & Leisure Committee should meet with members of the Finance Committee to discuss the Parish Council ongoing financial committment to the project. A report will then be made at the next full Parish Council meeting. It was agreed that Cllr Payne should take Cllr Streeton's place on the Finance Committee with immediate effect.
167/06 Youth Club The Clerk reported that the Youth Club Management Committee had discussed the possibility of the public being given access to the youth club toilets. They felt that this was not appropriate at the present time, as they had a number of concerns regarding access to the building, damage being caused to the toilets and cleanliness issues. They, however, stated that they would be happy to look at the proposal again in the future, if their concerns could be alleviated. Quotes were also received for the replacement fascia and guttering on the youth club building. It was agreed that as no assistant leader has been appointed by the youth club, the £1625.00 in the budget for this cost would be re allocated towards the cost of the works.
168/06 The Square - Enhancements A report on proposed enhancement to The Square from NCC was discussed. It was agreed that the proposals went some way towards making the village safer, but did not go far enough. It was agreed that David Jones from NCC be invited to October's meeting, and this will also give Cllr Blackwell the opportunity to give his views on the proposal.
169/06 Footpaths in Earls Barton The Clerk read out a response from NCC regarding the footpaths on Station Road and the double yellow lines. David Jones of NCC will be invited to the next meeting to discuss the issue of safety on footpaths, and the Clerk will write and request a copy of the Traffice Regulation Orders and maps for Earls Barton.
170/06 NCC - Local Transport Plan Accessibility Strategy 2006/07 - 2010/11 These documents are being held by the Clerk, no comment necessary.
171/06 NCC - Medium Term Plan 2006/10 Summary Documents held by Clerk. Any comments to be referred to Clerk.
172/06 Annual Playground Inspection The Annual Playground Inspection has been carried out. Quotes are being sought and grants looked into by the Clerk to carry out the works required, including repainting the gate. Therefore, this item was deferred to the next meeting.
173/06 Environment Agency - River Nene Catchment Flood Management Plan Consultation These were passed to Cllr Cahill to deal with.
174/06 Shaping Health - Patient & Public Involvement Forums Details are held by the Clerk. No comment necessary
175/06 NALC Correspondence NALC AGM will take place on Tuesday 17 October 2006. The Clerk will forward apologies. It was also agreed that an information evening arranged with Northants Police regarding Parish Constables would not effect Earls Barton, as it relates to smaller villages who have little or no police presence.
176/06 NCC Byway Survey Passed to Cllr Cahill for completion
177/06 NCC - Sustainable Transport School Workshops The Clerk will investigate the cost of providing these workshops for the schools in Earls Barton
178/06 WBC - Trees within Earls Barton Conservation Area A notice regarding a request to remove trees behind the former Doctors Surgery on West Street was received. No comment necessary
179/06 WBC - Site Specific Proposals & Town Centre Area Action Plan Reports on the 3 workshops held can be viewed at www.wellingborough.gov.uk/SUEs. No further comment necessary
180/06 ENCAMS - Local Environment Quality The Clerk will hold the Town and Parish Counci Guide on Litter and The Law
181/06 Bozeat and Earls Barton Local Liason Group Next meeting to be held Monday 18 September 2006, at Grendon Village Hall
182/06 Barton Today A request for a grant from Barton Today would be deferred until the Finance Committee meeting, when next year Precept is considered.
183/06 Available Grants NCC are offering grants for new youth initiatives, further details can be obtained from gostewart@northamptonshire.gov.uk. Central Networks are offering grants to Community Groups or not for profit organisations, for projects that will have a lasting and positive effect on the environment and it's surroundings. Further details from www.central-networks.co.uk.
184/06 Church Lights WBC are no longer able to fund the church illuminations. Including maintenance, this is estimated at £1000 per year. It was agreed that the parish council would take on the electricity bill from 1 October 2006, and would precept for the cost of lighting the church in future years. Cllr Verden will contact Rev Webber for the relevant inspection certificates etc.
185/06 Baby Feeding Facilities The Clerk was asked to write to Wellingborough Swansgate Centre to enquire whether there are any existing facilities, or if there are any plans to provide them.
186/06 Highways A letter regarding the placement of the new bus stop on High Street will be forwarded to NCC. The Clerk will arrange for the broken seat on Broad Street to be replaced. Street Doctor will be advised that one of the traffic lights on Grendon Road isn't working, the rail by the church hall still hasn't been replaced and there is a large hole on Doddington Road. WBC planning enforcement officer will be contacted regarding illegal signs erected on grass verges and lamposts. The Clerk will arrange for a spare Recreation Field key to be held by the Chair. The WI will be planting bulbs on the grass verges on 27 September. The Clerk will contact them and ask if they would like the bulbs purchasing. The Clerk was also notified of Bus Stop Enhancement Works which will be carried out at 2 of the bus stops on Northampton Road. A temporary road closure was also received for Grendon Road, which will restrict the road on Sundays until 17 September. The Clerk was also asked to contact WBC regarding their currentl policy on pest control.
187/06 Planning Applications WP/06/0035/F - demolition of existing building & construction of 9 dwellings (5 2-bed flats and 4 3-bed houses) amended plans - Factory 36 Broad St - Bridgewest Construction Ltd WP/06/0420/F - single storey kitchen extension - 32 White Way - Mr A Drage WP/06/0425/F - minor amendments to replacement dwelling - 49 Mears Ashby Rd - Mr S Williams WP/06/0461/F - refurbishment & alterations to doctors surgery to form residential dwelling unit - 28 West St - Mr K Hardiman WP/06/0483/F - 2 storey side extension & rear conservatory - 180 Station Rd - Mr & Mrs Hudson WP/06/0487/AV - non illuminated sign - 1 Station Rd - E D Beautemont WP/06/0495/F - 1st floor extension to provide bathroom & enlarge existing bedroom - 31 Wellingborough Rd - Mr P & Mrs J Greenhow WP/06/0502/F - change of use to A3 - 1 Station Rd - E D Beautemont WP/06/0491/F - Extension to preparation and valetting unit - Wollaston Motors, Grendon Rd - Wollaston Motors Ltd WP/06/0507/F - change of use from tea room/cafe to A5 (hot food takeaway) - Small World Cafe, 54 High St - Lorraine Almey WP/06/0518/F - conversion of roofspace (including dormers) to form 2 bedrooms with ensuite - 121 Doddington Rd - Mark & Claire Heat & family WP/06/0519/LB - a sympathetic renovation to enhance the character of 2 cottages & return them to desirable domestic dwellings - 9 & 10 Campbell Square, West St - Blakeney Buildings Ltd WP/06/0526/F - dormer window & bay window to front elevation - 34 Northampton Rd - Mr & Mrs C Howard
Permissions Granted WP/06/0332/TC - Grange Farm, 60 Wellingborough Rd - O2 Airwave WP/06/0303/F - 2 Burns Close - Mr Wright WP/06/0291/F - 19 Mears Ashby Rd - Mr & Mrs Gough WP/06/0272/F - 107 Doddington Rd - Mr & Mrs S Wheatman WP/06/0246/F - 27 Spring Gardens - David & Julia Willis WP/06/0243/F - 3 Compton Close - Mr A Williamson WP/06/0242/F - 64 High St & part of Bowlers Yard - HMPP c/o Red Box WP/06/0127/F - 66 Northampton Rd - Mr J P Smith WP/06/0386/F - 16 Barker Rd - Mr James Austin WP/06/0352/F - 38 High St - Mr A Plater WP/06/0334/F - The Corner House, 9 London End - Mark Bettles WP/06/0333/F - New Lodge, 141 Northampton Rd - Ms S Boulos-Hanna WP/06/0302/F - 327 Grendon Rd - Violet Fuller
Permission Refused WP/06/0277/F - Meraz Takeaway, 12 High St - Mr Jalal Uddin The Parish Council would like to note that a site viewing was requested for WP/06/0386/F, although this was never carried out. A letter will be sent to WBC regarding this. A site viewing will take place regarding WP/06/0035/F at 3.30pm on Tuesday 19 September. An objections will be made in relation to application WP/06/0507/F, due to issues with parking and the vicinity to the fire station. An anonymous letter relating to a planning issue was received and disregarded. No further comments were made regarding the other applications.
Date of Next Meeting 7.15pm Monday 9 October 2006 Minutes of the Meeting held at St John's Ambulance HQ 9 October 2006 Present: Cllrs P Verden (Chair), Mrs I Abbott, G Blackwell, Mrs J Bond, M Cahill, Mrs J Mallard, R Page, Ms L Payne, C Selling, P Wright. Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs P Hadman and M Perkins.
188/06 Public Time Colin Suter of Barton Today attended to show the Parish Councillors the magazine's recent community award, and to withdraw his application for a grant from the Parish Council.
189/06 Declarations of Interest Cllrs Abbott and Mallard declared an interest in the Sports Development item. Cllr Payne declared an interest in North Northants Planning Group. Cllrs Payne and Selling declared an interest in talks regarding the War Memorial works. Cllr Payne declared an interest in the item regarding funding of the church floodlights.
190/06 Minutes of Meeting 11 September 2006 These were adopted as a correct record
191/06 Matters Arising Cllr Payne reported on the site viewing of Blitz Factory, Broad Street. There were a large number of members of the public in attendance, and these represented a broad spectrum of the local community. There was an overwhelming objection to the site access from Broad Street, and this was recognised by the Regulatory Committee, who have now instructed the developer to look into the possibility of access via Blackwell Close. The Parish Council were pleased with the support shown in this issue and it shows that the EBPC were acting in the best interests of the residents of Earls Barton. Rev Webber advised that he has written to WBC for the safety certificates and electrical supplier for the church floodlights. The Clerk will write to WBC expressing disappointment in the way this matter was handled and urging WBC to cover the cost of the floodlights next financial year. Cllr Payne advised that there is a retrospective planning application for the field on Grendon Road, requesting permission for residential.
192/06 Accounts
193/06 Finance & Projects Cllr Verden reported on the Finance Committee Meeting. The recommendation from the committee is that "Earls Barton Parish Council will commit £20,000 for revenue support to the Sports Development Project for 5 years, and reviewed on a 5 yearly basis, from acquisition of the land". This recommenation was proposed by Cllr Blackwell, and seconded by Cllr Payne, with a unanimous vote in favour. The Clerk advised that the Conclusion of Audit has been received from BDO Stoy Hayward, and no matters were picked up warranty attention. The accounts were signed off by the Clerk/RFO, and will be placed on the notice board.
194/06 Police/Community Safety PC Pete Littleton attended and advised that 26 crimes were reported in September 2006, mostly due to a crime spree relating to damage to cars in Station Road and Compton Way. He advised that PCs Darnell and Littleton will be covering Earls Barton during PC Wright's annual leave. The police are aware and are monitoring speeding on the A45, and someone buying alchol for underage youths. They will also again monitor illegal parking outside the schools and the vandalism of street lamps on the Rec. The Clerk will contact Irchester PC for more information regarding their request for a donation towards training their Community Beat Officer to ride the police off road bike.
195/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee Cllr Blackwell reported. Running costs for the development are being investigated. WBC are attempting to set up a meeting with the landowners in October. The next meeting with the WBC officer will take place on 25 October. There is a possibility of a Section 106 agreement for sporting facilities being attached to an upcoming prospective Minerals application. Cllr Wright requested £1000.00 from the sports fund for a solicitor to provide a second opinion on the legality of the CPO. Agreement to this request was proposed by Cllr Payne and seconded by Cllr Blackwell, and was agreed unanimously. Cllr Blackwell also reported that Hanson are agreeable to renewing the lease on Pioneer Sports Field, and would like to open negotiations in Summer 2007.
196/06 WBC Village Survey As the questionnaire was not forwarded to the Clerk with the covering letter, this was deferred to November's meeting.
197/06 Cemetery Fees Cllr Abbott reported on the increase of fees by WBC, and presented a new table of proposed fees for Earls Barton Cemetery. Cllr Cahill proposed that the new fees be adopted. This was seconded by Cllr Payne and was agreed unanimously
198/06 The Square - Enhancement Study Andrew Leighton attended from NCC to discuss the study. It was suggested that the cobbled effect road surface on the Square could be sacrificed, if traffic calming measures and a 20mph speed limit could be secured for roads throughout the village, rather than just Doddington Rd, Broad St, The Square, West St. Andrew Leighton agreed to look into this possibility and report back at next months meeting. He would also look into the possibility of a pedestrian crossing on West Street, to allow easier access to the surgery on Aggate Way. All possiblities will be investigated and agreed by the parish council before going to consultation with the whole village.
199/06 Recreation Field - Play Area As the quote for works from ARD is still outstanding, it was agreed that the Clerk should instruct them to carry out Priority 1 works, and Priority 2 and 3 works will be discussed at next months meeting.
200/06 Draft East Midlands Regional Plan Cllr Wright to report back next meeting.
201/06 Unsung Hero Awards It was agreed that an advert be placed in the village magazines for nominations
202/06 WBC Correspondence The Parish Forum is scheduled for 25 October. A suggested topic for the agenda being planning.
203/06 NCC Correspondence The Clerk holds details for changes in the bus timetable. The next Bozeat & Earls Barton Local Liason Group meeting will take place 23 April 2007. The Clerk also holds details of Grants for Voluntary & Community Groups. Anyone interested in applying for a grant should contact the Clerk.
204/06 Remembrance Day 2006/War Memorial The clerk is also waiting for a phone call from the War Memorial Commission for advise on cleaning the memorial. The maroons will be fired at 11am on Saturday 11 September. The Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday 12 September 2006. Concern was expressed by Cllr Cahill over the handling of the War Memorial Garden improvements. It was suggested that one contractor was asked to carry out the work, and then received a letter stating that the contract had been given to another party. The Clerk confirmed that the Council files had been checked, and that no letter is on file asking the contractor to carry out the work, and that the contract was rewarded to the other party as they were able to carry out all aspects of the work rather than having to split the job into two seperate entities.
205/06 Rabbits - Pioneer & Cemetery It was agreed that Clive Jackson be approached to deal with the rabbit problem in the Cemetery. He would also be asked to advise on the situation on Pioneer Sports Field.
206/06 Village Firework display The annual Earls Barton Firework Display will take place at the Pioneer Sports Field, Grendon Road on Saturday 4 November 2006. 7pm start.
207/06 Highways The Clerk will ring Street Doctor regarding overhanging trees obscuring the 30mph sign on Mears Ashby Road. Advise will be sought to remove the paint from the path on The Square. Cllr Bond agreed to inspect the bus shelter on Northampton Road, for damage caused by NCC during bus stop adjustments. The Clerk will contact the Post Office regarding the loose slab on top of the post box on Station Road. The Clerk will also contact ABB regarding the vandalised lamps in the Recreation Field. Will also ask for advice on measures to prevent further acts of vandalism, as this is now becoming a frequent occurence and the costs of repairs may have a bearing on next year's Precept. The Clerk will contact NCC regarding the resurfacing of the pavements at the bottom of Dowthorpe Hill.
208/06 Planning Applications 1 WP/06/0544/F - highway improvement works comprising of road widening and realignment of stone wall - Sywell Aerodrome - Sywell Aerodrome Ltd 2 WP/06/0545/F - contstruction of surface water drainage system to serve proposed paved runway, taxiway & apron - Sywell Aerodrome - Sywell Aerodrome Ltd 3 WP/06/0557/F - erection of glazed conservatory - 38 St Crispin Rd - Mr & Mrs T Sibcy 4 WP/06/0561/F - erection of 2 dwelling houses - land adj 33 Victoria St - Hewes Developments 5 WP/06/0571/F - removal of a window, replacement of a window & installation of external doors - 35 The Square - Mr & Mrs Forey 6 WP/06/0367/F - 2 storey side & rear extension with single storey (rear) kitchen/family room/bedrooms/ensuite/utility (to include front balcont at 1st floor and balustrading at rear 1st floor) - amended plans - 70 Northampton Rd - Mr R & Mrs A Leighton 7 WP/06/0512/F - installation of 6no 600mm & 3no 300mm microwave dishes onto exiting water tower - Water Tower, Wellingborough Rd - Mr Keith Langton Vodafone 8 WP/04/0600/O - mixed use development including residential etc - land between Finedon Rd/Neilsons Sidings/Land north of Finedon Rd, Wellingborough - Bovis Homes Ltd Planning Granted 1 WP/06/0393/F - 126 Doddington Rd - Mr D Lunney 2 WP/06/0420/F - 32 White Way - Mr A Drage 3 WP/06/0425/F - 49 Mears Ashby Rd - Mr S Williams Following letters of objection received, Cllr Blackwell proposed that a site viewing meeting be requested, and concerns expressed regarding overdevelopment, size of development, impact on neighbours and street scene on WP/06/0367/F. Cllr Cahill seconded the proposal, and this was carried following a vote of 6 in favour and 3 against. Other than this, no further comments were required on the other applications received.
Date of Next Meeting Monday 13 November 2006 - 7.15pm Minutes of the Meeting held at St John's Ambulance HQ 13 November 2006 Present: Cllrs Ms L Payne (Chair), Mrs Abbott, G Blackwell (arrived at 7.45pm due to WBC business), Mrs J Bond, M Cahill, Mrs P Hadman, Mrs J Mallard, R Page (left meeting at 7.50pm), M Perkins, C Selling, P Wright. Apologies were received from P Verden
209/06 Public Time No members of the public were present
210/06 Declarations of Interest Cllrs Abbott and Mallard declared an interest in the Sports Development agenda item. Cllr Payne declared an interest in the account payments for Mineral Star Construction. Cllr Selling declared an interest in planning application WP/06/0625F.
211/06 Minutes of Meeting of 9 October 2006 These were adopted as a correct record
212/06 Matters Arising It was noted that the minutes published in the November issue of Barton Today had been added to. It was agreed that the Vice Chair would send a letter to the Editor asking that no amendments are made to the minutes, and a declaration would be added stating that minutes published in the village magazines are subject to the agreement of the Parish Council
213/06 Accounts
214/06 Finance & Projects The Clerk advised that the War Memorial had been cleaned, and repairs would be carried out to secure the cross at the top, and repointing. It was agreed that the Clerk be asked for quotes to clear the last spare allotment and hardcore it for parking, to be considered with next years Precept.
215/06 Police/Community Safety 26 crimes were reported in September 2006. The Clerk holds details of opportunities to support the introduction of Safer Community Teams in Northants, although it was agreed that financial support would not be offered by the Parish Council at this time.
216/06 Sports & Leisure Development Committee Cllrs Abbott and Mallard left the room during this item. Cllr Wright reported that Didwells Solicitors are able to offer advise regarding compensation to the leaseholders of the land around the Grange Sports Field. They have suggested that the leaseholders should now be approached to open discussions. Cllr Wright thanked the Clerk and Quintin Allen for their help in applying for a grant from WBC to finance a Project Manager to oversee the acquisition and development of land. Cllr Wright has the names of potential Project Managers, and will be requesting copies of their CV's. The Clerk will be contacting Bugbrooke and OG's to set up a meeting with Cllr Wright, for help with projected revenues. This is needed for grant applications. WBC now want a firm commitment from Earls Barton Parish Council for the funding of intial legal and advisory costs and additional CPO costs. Cllr Cahill proposed that £10,000 be committed from the Sports Fund for the initial costs. This was seconded by Cllr Bond, and agreed unanimously. Cllr Hadman proposed that £50,000 by committed from the Sports Fund for additional CPO costs, if required. This was seconded by Cllr Bond and agreed unanimously.
217/06 WBC Village Survey It was agreed that all outstanding survey's be handed to the Clerk by Thursday 16 November, so that she can forward the findings to WBC.
218/06 Parish Forum - nominations for Parish Representatives on Standard Committee It was agreed that the Clerk would ask Cllr Verden if he would like to continue to stand as a Parish Representative. If he would prefer not to, either Cllr Cahill or Wright will be nominated.
219/06 Enhancement Works - The Square Andrew Leighton did not attend the meeting. The Clerk was asked to write to him and invite him to December's meeting, to report on whether there is any progress on the requested changes to the report.
220/06 Recreation Field - Play Area The Clerk has authorised all Priority 1 and 2 works to be carried out on the play equipment. It was agreed that the cost of replacing some of the play equipment should be investigated, to be funded in next years Precept.
221/06 Draft East Midlands Regional Plan This item was deferred to December's meeting, to give Cllr Wright a chance to report back to the PC.
222/06 Unsung Hero Awards It was decided that the nominations for Nina Miles, the Earls Barton Museum and associated groups, the Luncheon Club cooks and Martin Cahill, would be approached and asked if they would like to be put forward for the awards.
223/06 Countywide Parking Implementation - leaflet consultation The leaflet was inspected, and no comment is required.
224/06 NALC Correspondence The Clerk holds the Annual Report
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