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Clerk: Philip Edwards (CiLCA) clerk@westharptreeparishcouncil.co.uk
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Councillors Present: H Colton, D Hooper, S McCombe, J Mitchell and E Weatherill (Chairman of the meeting)
Also Present: Philip Edwards (Clerk), David Wood (BANES District Councillor)
2409_[1] Public Participation Session
There was no public participation contributed by members of the public.
MEETING ADMIN
2409_[2] Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Gay and Ireland
2409_[3] Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary or personal interests.
2409_[4] Confirmation of Minutes
RESOLVED: The Parish Council meeting minutes of Monday 8th July 2024 were confirmed as an accurate record and signed by Chairman.
REPORTS – To receive and note any reports:
2409_[5] Chairman’s Report
- A report was received from the Chairman which highlighted that the pavement area on the main round around the church required cleaning. Dst Cllr D Wood noted the issue for further action.
2409_[6] Clerk’s Report
- A report was received from the Clerk
- Reviewed: Defibrillator pads may need replacement. Cllr Hooper would check the pads. The Clerk was authorised to purchase new pads if required.
- Noted: Entry of Bowdens of Harptree into BANES list of assets of community value
- The correspondence shared with council members listed in the appendix was reviewed and responses agreed. Cllr Mitchell offered to contact local parishes to investigate reviewing local housing needs as a wider local group.
2409_[7] Meetings attended Reports
- Cllrs H Colton and S McCombe attended a playground design webinar with ideas for playground development.
- Cllr H Colton reviewed a webinar on the local bus service and new timetables. Cllr S McCombe highlighted the sterling job done by the team responsible for bringing back a local bus service to the area.
- Cllr Weatherill attended an emergency planning presentation. The council agreed to review the plan at a future meeting.
2409_[8] Memorial Hall Reports
There were no reports regarding the memorial hall
2409_[9] Highways Reports
- Cllr Hooper reported that the double yellow lines on Ridge Lane had been partially removed but had not been extended according to the TRO plan. Dst Cllr D Wood noted the issue for further action.
- The council thanked Cllr Hooper and members of the public who had cleared brambles on Ridge Lane
2409_[10] Recreation Ground Reports
- Noted: The grass on the recreation ground had been regularly cut, but the cut grass had been left in long piles rather than being mulched. The Clerk noted this for follow up with BANES.
- The play inspection report was reviewed by the council. The council noted the feedback in the report and resolved that a contractor should be asked to check the structure of the swings when future works take place on playground refurbishment.
- Reviewed: Details for community survey regarding playground equipment. Cllr McCombe offered to send out a survey to allow a review of the results at the next meeting.
2409_[11] Ward Councillor’s Report
- A report was received from BANES District Cllr David Wood
2409_[12] FINANCE
(a) Payments and income – see appendix 2024-09 Finance Reports
- RESOLVED: payments to approve listed in finance report
- Noted: payments and Income listed in finance report
- Noted: bank reconciliation
2409_[13] PLANNING APPLICATIONS
| Application Reference: 24/03316/TCA Application Address: Gournay Barn , Compton Martin Road, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6EG Proposal: 2no. Rowan Tree (T1 and T2), Conifer (T3), Irish Yew (T4) – Fell all. RESOLVED: No comment was required from the Parish Council |
| Application Reference: 24/03113/FUL Application Address: Snook Cottage , The Street, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6EA Proposal: Installation of glazing to existing external porch for porch to become enclosed. Erection of outbuilding following demolition of original outbuilding. (Deadline extension agreed to allow response from Parish Council) RESOLVED: The Parish Council supports this application |
Reviewed: Doctors Surgery Temporary Building and expiry of planning permission (21/03192/FUL). Cllr Mitchell offered to draft a letter regarding the expiry of the planning application.
2409_[14] ITEMS FOR ATTENTION OF THE CLERK
- There were no other items for attention of the clerk
2409_[15] DATE OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED: Date of next meeting: Monday 21st October 2024, 7.30pm at West Harptree Memorial hall.
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There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 21:05
Agreed as a correct record,
signed by the Chairman of the meeting: _______________________ on:_______________
(Chairman initial all other pages)
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- Status: Approved