Agenda 14 August 2007
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE BISHOP'S CASTLE TOWN COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY 14th AUGUST 2007 AT 8.00 P.M.
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A G E N D A
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Members are requested to declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests they may have in matters to be considered at this meeting in accordance with the terms of the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) (England) Order 2001 issued under Section 51 Local Government Act 2000 as follows:
a) declarations of personal interests.
b) declarations of prejudicial interests.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 17th July 2007.
4. MATTERS ARISING. –
a) Relevant information following the last meeting.
b) Previous meetings:-
5. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK
Notice must be given prior to the commencement of the meeting. (Maximum of three minutes per person).
6. TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT:
a) 1/07/19761/F Planning Permission (Full) Erection of extension to dwelling (delegated matter)
Sefton, Harley Jenkins Street, Bishop’s Castle, Mr & Mrs P Carty.
b) 1/07/19763/F Planning permission (Full) Erection of a horticultural building and alterations to existing vehicular access (delegated matter OS Field No 8467 Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5EU. N & A Coull.
c) 1/07/19768/VC Variations of conditions. Variation of conditions 4(b) of Planning permission 1/05/17600?f dated 16th January 2007 to include occupancy under equity mortgage provision. (delegated matter)
Land adjoining Grange Road Bishop’s Castle. South Shropshire Housing Association.
c) Any other plans
d) Reports of Planning Applications.
7. REPORT BY COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
8. ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION
Approval sought for Jonathan Grieg to introduce an Article 4 Direction for Bishop’s Castle. (Information circulated) Decision
9. SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE REGENERATION COMPANY
Support requested for a South-West Shropshire Regeneration Company. (information circulated.) Decision
10. UNITARY AUTHORITY
Update on Unitary Authority Information
11. UNSUITABLE FOR HGV’S SIGN
Request for “unsuitable for HGV’s” sign at the bottom of Castle Street. Decision
12. SKATEBOARD PARK
a) Request from BCSA to enclose the tarmac area of the skatepark with a fence whilst the new ramp is being installed.
b) Request to hold a skate/bmx event on the afternoon of September 15th
12 - 5 pm, if wet to hold the event on the afternoon of the Michaelmas Fair.
13. COUNTRY ACCESS STRATEGY FOR SHROPSHIRE 2008-2018
Draft document for the Countryside Access Strategy for South Shropshire including a feedback form. To be circulated and put on the next agenda for discussion.
14. ROSPA REPORT ON PLAYING FIELDS
The Rospa report on the Playing Fields said “New facility, absolutely fantastic, excellent play value for both toddler/junior age groups.
Feedback on report. Information
15. PAYMENT OF BT ACCOUNT
Should the BT account be paid by Direct Debit as a charge of £4.50 per quarter is being made for accounts settled by cheque. The payment would be shown on the agenda to be approved. Decision
16. PLAY CHEST GRANT SCHEME
Money is available for up to 75% of total costs to a maximum of £3000 for new or improved play facilities. Information
17. LOCAL MEETING
Are there any particular matters that Council would like discussed at the Local meeting on Monday 8th October 2007. Decision
18. STREET LIGHTING REPORT
The street lighting report from V & W electrics has been received.
(On table at beginning of meeting.) Information
19. THE PLANNING PACK
At the request of Cllr. Hird the Planning Pack has been downloaded. It is in the office should any Councillor wish to borrow it.
20. ACCOUNTS –
21. REPORT OF RECENT MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES.
22a) CORRESPONDANCE.
(i) Philip Dunne - Re meeting about Big Lottery Fund.
b) Circulation
(i) Wasteless Society Newsletter
(ii) SCC - Village speed limits
(iii) HM Revenue & Customs
(iv) The Playing Field
***PLANS/DETAILS OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS BEING CONSIDERED WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO INSPECT DURING TWENTY MINUTES PRIOR TO THE MEETING, BETWEEN 7.40 P.M. AND 8.00 P.M., OR OTHER TIMES BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE TOWN CLERK****
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