MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BISHOP'S CASTLE TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY 10th OCTOBER 2006 AT 8.OO PM.

PRESENT Councillor J.M. Carroll, Mayor, in the Chair.
Councillors: M. Davidson - Stanley, S.A. Farr, N. Hird, J.A. Magill, Dr. G.N.St.J. Penney,
K.E.C. Pinches and R.D. Wright.
In attendance: Mrs. J. Ince

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Apologies were received from Cllr. Hird (late, at another meeting), Cllr Gaffney, Cllr. Morris

2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST:
a) Declaration of personal interest:
Cllr. Stanley declared a personal interest in items 11a, b, c as she is secretary for the Christmas lights festival.
Cllr Carroll declared a personal interest in items 11a, b and c as she is Chairman of the Christmas lights festival.

b) Declaration of prejudicial interest:
Cllr. Stanley declared a prejudicial interest in item 15 as she has property adjacent to the Town Hall.

3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held on Tuesday 12th September 2006, having been
circulated, were proposed as a true record by Cllr. Farr with the following corrections. Seconded by Cllr. Wright.
It should have been noted that Cllr Stanley arrived just before item 3.

The minutes were approved and signed by the Mayor.

4. MATTERS ARISING
Item 10 - Letter from Mr D'Alesio, Shropshire County Council regarding the turning off of street lights at night. Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed that the Clerk make further enquiries into cost and who would pay for the County Council lights to be adapted. Seconded by Cllr. Stanley and approved.
Item 13 - Letter from Mr D'Alesio regarding the lighting in love lane and suggested roundabout. Cllr. Dr Penney proposed a letter be sent to the Chair of the Cabinet Committee expressing the Council's deep concern over the dangers at the Brampton Road crossroads. To ask for action to be taken before the end of the year because of the urgency of the matter. Seconded by
Cllr. Pinches and approved.
Cllr. Wright proposed that in view of Mr D'Alesio's letter the original lighting scheme for the kennels crossroads be accepted. Seconded by Cllr. Magill and approved.
Item 18 and 19 - Electrical work expected to start on October 23rd
Item 8 - Stone House Hospital - Letter from Phillip Dunne acknowledging receipt of our letter.
Letter from Peter Phillips regarding the meeting about Stone House Hospital. Copies have been circulated.
Items from previous meetings - Wintles junction. Package from Shropshire County Council regarding the Wintles Junction. Available to Councillors if they wish to look at it.

5. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK: none
6. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT:
Letters from Colin Richards, SSDC Conservation Officer and Sarah Hanson, SSDC planning officer regarding the Co-op were read.
a) 1/06/18612/AD and 1/06/18613/LB Advertisement consent and Listed Building consent.
Display 2 x externally illuminated fascia signs and 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign
(delegated matter)
Co-op food store, 63 Church Street, Bishop's Castle. CHS retail financial services.
Cllr. Wright proposed no objection with the condition that the lights are turned off when the
shop is closed. Seconded by Cllr. Stanley and approved.

b) 1/06/18701/AD Advertisement consent and 1/06/18702/LB Listed Building consent.
Installation of 3 x window vinyl advertisements.
63 Church Street, Bishop's Castle. Cooperative Group. Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed an objection on the grounds that large pictures of food are not suitable for the conservation area. Seconded by Cllr. Stanley and approved.
c) 1/06/18660/LB Listed Building Consent - Insertion of replacement window and a door, formation of steps.
26a High Street, Bishop's Castle. R. A. Nicholas.
A letter of objection was read from John and Mary Stradling, The Barn, Chapel Yard.
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed an objection on the grounds that the steps would be a potential danger to the public. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved.

d) Reports of Planning Applications.
(i) 1/06/18579/F Erection of a conservatory,
51 Welsh Street, K. Chambers.
Planning permission granted.
(ii) 1/06/18594/TC and 1/06/18592/F Felling of 2 x elder; 4 a larch and 1 x ash.
58 Church Street, Bishop's Castle.
Mr & Mrs Greig.
Listed building consent and planning permission granted.
(iii) 1/06/18492/F Change of use of garage/workshop to offices and warehousing.
New Street Garage, Bishop's Castle. Mr A McLeish.
Planning permission granted.
(iv) 1/06/18580/MNT Erection of 3 x wooden poles to support overhead electricity line.
Bishop's Castle Sub Station, Love Lane Industrial Estate. Central Networks East.
No objection.
(v) 1/06/18543/F Erection of an extension to dwelling.
Coppice House, Woodbatch Road. A. Rice.
Planning permission granted.
(vi) 1/06/18359/LB Installation of a velux roof light.
2 Moat House, Bishop's Castle. Mr H Dartnall.
Application withdrawn.

7. C0-OPTION OF A COUNCILOR
a) Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed John Howell be co-opted as a Councillor. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved. The Mayor welcomed John onto the Council.
b) The resignation of Jeremy Blundell as Councillor was read. Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed the same format as last time for interviews. Seconded by Cllr. Magill and approved. ATC

8. QUALITY PARISH
a) Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed a report and summary of income and expenditure for 2005/6 be sent out with next newsletter. Seconded by Cllr. Farr and approved.
b) Cllr. Wright proposed the Clerk be paid for 20 hours to complete the CiLCA training course. Seconded by Cllr. Stanley and approved.

9. STREET CLOSURE ORDER - Remembrance Parade
Sunday 12th November 2006 from 10.40 am to 11.00 am and 11.55 am to 12.15pm. High Street and Church Street. Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Magill and approved.

Cllr. Hird arrived.
10. ALLOTMENTS
Consideration of letter from Snows, Solicitors regarding the exclusion of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Provisions. Cllr. Wright proposed no objection to the exclusion of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Provisions. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved.

11. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FESTIVAL
a) Cllr. Wright proposed that no more than £500 (including VAT) be spent on the installation of exterior electrical connections in the walls of the Town Hall for the Christmas lights. Seconded by Cllr. Farr and approved.
b) Request for use of the Town Hall free of charge for the weekend 25th/26th November for the Christmas Lights Festival. Cllr. Magill proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Dr. Penney and approved.
c) Permission to apply for a Temporary Events Notice for the sale of alcohol in Market Square to enable mulled wine to be sold. Cllr. Magill proposed no objection. Seconded by Cllr. Farr and approved.

12. COMBINED NEWSLETTERS
Lydbury English Centre would like to combine Newsletters. They have a circulation of 300 and would distribute there and put money in. Some discussion took place about setting up a combined newsletter. It was felt there was not enough information for a decision to be reached. Cllr. Wright proposed that someone from the Lydbury English Centre should be invited to the next meeting to give more information. Seconded by Cllr. Dr. Penney and approved.

13. BENCH IN CHURCH STREET.
The Hemmings Brothers have asked that the bench behind the bus shelter in Church Street be moved as it is causing a nuisance. (It is on their land) Cllr. Wright proposed the bench be put on the south side of the Old Market Place. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved. Cllr. Magill proposed that a notice is put on the bus shelter apologising for the removal of the bench and explaining why it has been moved. Seconded by Cllr. Dr. Penney and approved. ATC

14. CLEANING OF ROBES
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed that the three robes (Mayor, Deputy and Clerks) should be cleaned at a cost up to £100 total. (The fur to be removed). Seconded by Cllr. Magill and approved. ATC

15. TOWN HALL BELL TOWER
The report by the South Shropshire District Council structural engineer following his inspection of the tower has still not been received but it is understood the work required is minor.
Cllr. Dr. Penney proposed that the Clerk be authorised to arrange for repair work to be carried out up to £100 once the report arrives. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved.

17. ACCOUNTS
It was proposed by Cllr. Dr. Penney that the following accounts are all accepted except for Severn Trent Water which he felt was excessive. The Clerk to investigate and pay when satisfied that the amount due is correct. Seconded by Cllr. Stanley and approved.

18. REPORT OF RECENT MEETINGS ATENDED BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES.

19. CORRESPONDANCE
(i) Letter from Biddulph Town Council thanking the Council for permitting the Town Crier to participate in the British Championships.
(ii) Letter from Mrs Daniels regarding the cutting down of a tree in Billingsley Close.
Cllr. Carroll proposed that the Clerk should forward the letter to Jake Berriman, Head of Planning and Building Control, having first sought the approval of Mrs Daniels. Seconded by Cllr. Wright and approved.
ATC
(iii) Letter from the Kemp Valley Group regarding the proposed incinerator at Brockton.
Cllr. Carroll informed Councillors that at present no planning applications have been received. The application will go to the County Council. She advised that discussion should not take place until official planning permission has been sought. Cllr. Carroll proposed that a letter be sent to the Planning Officer at the County Council requesting that a copy of the plans be sent to Bishop's Castle Town Council when they are submitted. Seconded by Cllr. Dr. Penney and approved.
ATC
(iv) Letter from Bill and Beth Hendley re floodlighting of the Church. Councillors felt this letter was not relevant to the Town Council.
(v) Letter from Jack Hughes regarding the kissing gate on the footpath from Station Street to the College. Cllr. Wright proposed that the P3 group take action to remove the kissing gate nearest to Station Street. Seconded by Cllr. Pinches and approved.
(vi) Invitation to Bishop's Castle Marches Partnership Annual Event on Monday 13th November 2006.
b) Circulation
(i) South Shropshire Sport and Leisure Advisory Council
(ii) LCR
(iii) Clerk and Councils Direct
(iv) Rural Services Review
(v) South Shropshire District Council, Standards Committee Agenda for
19th September 2006, Minutes for 4th July.
(vi) Exerts from the Clerk "When a member can be a council officer."

The Mayor declared the meeting closed at 9.37 p.m.