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St Martin – By - Looe Parish Council

MINUTES FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 3rd FEBRUARY 2011 AT 7.15PM AT NO MAN’S LAND MEMORIAL HALL.

Attended by:

Chair: Kim Smith. Vice-Chair: Robert Henly.

Parish Councillors, Lynne Burt, Ronald Matthews,

Roberta Powley, Barbara Reynolds.

County Councillor Armand Toms.

Meeting Chaired by Vice-Chair Robert Henly and Clerked by The Chairman Kim Smith.

Presentation by Miss Diana Cooper from the Affordable Housing Team Cornwall Council

Affordable housing in the Parish was discussed during Miss Cooper’s presentation, references were made regarding the proposed development at No Man’s Land, however as no detailed application has been submitted to the Council only limited discussions took place. Members asked many questions which Miss Copper answered.

Parish Council Meeting started at 7.40pm:

Public Question Time & Councillors comments on declared interests:

Parking in Holland Road – Mr. Peter Chalk and Mr. Nigel Walters asked what was happening about improving parking in the Holland Road estate. Off street parking was suggested at the meeting several months ago. Councillor Reynolds attended an estate visit recently with staff from Cornwall Council Housing and was assured the matter was in hand, however to date the Parish Council has not been informed of any plans or proposals. The Clerk will contact Cornwall Council to try to establish how far the planned improvements have progressed.

Holland Road Garages – Kath Wiltshire asked if the Parish Council were aware that some of the garages are being used for storage by non residents, and if so can anything be done to stop this?

It was suggested The Clerk contact Cornwall Council Housing to find out the Council’s current Policy.

Salt Bins – The bin at Holland Farm is empty and needs to be refilled. It was suggested a further couple of salt bins be purchased for the Holland Road estate, one to be sighted at the garages and one by the Noticeboard. The Clerk to contact Cornwall Council Highways and to cost the additional salt bins.

Agenda Item 1: Declarations of Interest:

Councillor Reynolds 4.1.1 Personal Acquaintance.

Agenda Item 2: Apologies for absence:

Michael Elford; Charles Hyde, Clerk and Proper Officer of the Council; PCSO Dave Billing.

Agenda Item 3: Minutes of the Parish Council/ Planning Meeting(s):

3.2: Minutes for the Parish Council Meeting held on 6th January 2011. It was proposed by Councillor Burt, seconded by Councillor Smith and agreed 4-2 (Councillors Powley and Reynolds did not attend the meeting) that they be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

Agenda Item 4: Planning Applications:

4.1.1 Application No: PA10/08835.

Description of Development: Construction of new conservatory.

Location of Land: Black Rock House, Millendreath.

Name of Applicant: Mrs. R Stingel.

Parish Council’s Decision: It was proposed by Councillor Matthews, seconded by Vice-Chair Henly that the application be supported subject to the following conditions:

1. It is stated in the application at section 6 that pre-application advice was given, however, details of the advice given was not included with the application, likewise for a design and Access statement.

2. The Parish Council are concerned over ground stability; there have been recent rock falls on the cliff following work on the previous application.

3. The Parish Council are concerned over the percentage increase of the square footage of the property. The current property does not resemble the original property in size and appearance.

This was agreed 5 -1 with Councillor Reynolds abstaining because of her declared interest.

Agenda Item 5: Planning Decisions received by the date of the meeting:

5.1.1: TPO – The Spinney, Millendreath, confirmation of order. Noted.

Agenda Item 6: Planning Matters:

None received.

6.2: Correspondence.

None received.

Agenda Item 7: – Finance.

7.1.1: Summary of Accounts.

Reconciled balances date 26/01/2011

Opening Bank Balances 1st April 2010 £12,431.52

Income to date £9125.06

Expenditure to date £6641.56

Balance to date £14,915.02

7.2: Accounts to be paid in January 2011.

|Cheque No |Organisation |Amount |

|499 |Clerk expenses |13.59 |

|500 |Clerks December salary and admin fee |439.21 |

|502 |Hall Hire – Memorial Hall |90.00 |

|501 |Cheque cancelled | |

| |Total |542.80 |

7.3: Income in January 2011

|14/01/11 |Peter Alford Builder AD REVENUE | |45.00 |

|31/01/11 |CJ Builders AD REVENUE | |22.50 |

|10/01/11 |Bank interest | |.39 |

|13/01/11 |Cornwall Council (Paths grant pt 2) | |26.00 |

| | |Total |93.89 |

It was proposed by Councillor Powley, seconded by Councillor Matthews that Items 7.1 and

7.3 are ratified. ALL AGREED.

7.4: Requests for Funding received by date of meeting.

None received.

7.5: Receipts and letters of thanks received by the date of the meeting.

7.5.1: Cornwall Blind Association – Letter of thanks for the £50 donation.

7.6: Financial Business.

7.6.1: Car Allowances from 4th January 2011 (Revised) – Due to the rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20% on the 4th January 2011 new allowances have been proposed.

Discussions ensued and it was proposed by Vice-Chair Henly, seconded by Councillor Matthews to adopt the recommendations of NALC; the mileage rate paid to The Clerk will rise to .65p per mile. ALL AGREED.

7.7: Accounts to be paid in February 2011.

It was proposed by Councillor Reynolds, seconded by Councillor Matthews that the following be

authorised for payment. ALL AGREED.

|Cheque No |Organisation |Amount |

|503 |Clerk expenses |41.86 |

|504 |Clerks January salary and admin fee |439.33 |

| |Total |481.19 |

Agenda Item 8: Reports on Matters arising from the Minutes.

8.1.1: B3253 Speed – Report from County Councillor Armand Toms of the Sheryll Murray meeting, 28/1/11.

“Last Friday I met with Peter Moore, Paul Allen of highways, Sheryll Murray MP and Richard Pugh over the issue of the Crossing at No Man’s land.  This was a good meeting with Sheryll be able to force a commitment from the highways officer for this crossing to be put in the 2012/13 highways budget, with it being situated in the area of the bus stop with a footpath to the shop.   Highways believe that it would be greatly assisted in this with the footpath around the back of the houses. The question is have we been able to secure this?

I also asked if it would be possible for the village to have a gateway sign each end of the village with “No Man’s land please drive carefully” this would be joint funded by Councillor Pugh and myself out of the highways budgets”.

8.1.2: Holland Road Estate – Estate visit 17th January 2011. Councillor Reynolds attended and issues with rubbish, parking and the general appearance of the estate were discussed.

8.1.3: Snow & Ice in the Parish – Carried forward from January meeting where The Chair suggested members give some thought to formulating a plan to help the Parish cope with extreme winter weather.

Discussions ensued and it was suggested The Clerk contact Cornwall Council Housing to find out what is the level of agreement regarding icy roads etc on the Holland Road Estate particularly as there are several sheltered properties where carers call regularly. Also salt bins (as discussed in PQT).

Agenda Item 9: Business received after publication of agenda.

9.1.1: Dove Rock, Plaidy Lane, East Looe – Appeal for evidence of vehicular use. Date passed for comment. County Councillor Armand Toms supplied evidence in time.

9.1.2: Liskeard & Looe Litter Guardians - Invitation to sign up to the Litter Guardians campaign.

Noted and in the information pack for Councillors to consider.

9.1.3: Looe IT Centre – Request for support from LAP members to approve acceptance of grant for the Looe IT Centre.

Discussions ensued and it was proposed by Councillor Reynolds, seconded by Councillor Powley to support the acceptance of the grant. ALL AGREED.

9.1.4: Liskeard & Looe Community Network Meeting – Next meeting 14th March 2011, 7pm, theme & venue to be announced shortly.

9.1.5: Looe LAP Meeting – Minutes from the poorly attended meeting on 26th January 2011. NEXT MEETING 30th March 2011, 7pm Looe Council Chamber. Noted.

Agenda Item 10: Information received from CC and other Authorities:

10.2.1: Cornwall Council.

Funding Bulletins – 21/01/11.

East Sub-Area Planning Committee – Agendas for meeting 3rd February 2011.

Democratic Services – Revised procedure for public speaking at Planning Committees.

Liskeard/Looe Community Network – Monthly report December 2010.

Library Service – Changes to opening times.

Environment Services – Public Convenience Review.

Highways – West Looe Hill closure.

Sustainable Communities – First round of Sustainable Communities Act completed.

10.3.2: Other Authorities.

CALC – This Week – Issues 24,25.

Devon & Cornwall Police Authority – Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill (Please read).

Environment Agency – Community Flood Planning ‘Flood Link’ newsletter.

Clerks & Councils Direct – January 2011 issue.

The Tre Project – Mobile vintage cinema visit, Liskeard, The Parade, 19th February 2011.

Looe Town Council – Community Engagement Strategy.

Looe Police – Monthly update, February 2011, issue 11.

CPRE – Newsletter No 15 , February 2011.

11: New Business.

11.2: Around the table:

Councillor Powley:

Soak away in Holland Road – Still not cleared.

Broken Kerbstone – Outside number 7 Holland Road.

County Councillor Armand Toms to report both issues to Cornwall Council Highways.

Councillor Burt:

Easy openers on bridleway gates – Asked County Councillor Armand Toms if he had any further information. He did not but agreed to continue to investigate the matter further.

Councillor Reynolds:

Theft of Heating Oil – Recent advice to prevent theft of heating oil is to fit locks and audible alarms to tanks.

Distraction burglary – Beware of 2 girls/ women asking for water. Reports of thefts occurring once the resident goes to get the water.

Councillor Matthews:

None raised.

Vice Chair Henly:

None raised.

The Chair:

None raised.

County Councillor Armand Toms

None raised.

PCSO Dave Billing: Report sent by e-mail

During the month of January 2011, there were a total of 24 crimes reported for the area covered by Looe Police Station. During the same period in 2010 there were 38 crimes reported.

The good news being that none of the above crimes were committed within the Parish during January 2011, compared to 2 crimes reported in January 2010.

If any member of the Parish wishes to receive an electronic copy of the Looe Police Monthly Update, please contact myself with your e-mail address and I will add you to the distribution list.

Date and Time of Next Meeting: Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, 3rd March 2011 at No Man’s Land Memorial Hall.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.53pm.

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