Agenda 17 July 2007
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE BISHOP'S CASTLE TOWN COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY 17th JULY 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 19th June 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) 1/07/19692/F Planning permission (full) Erection of 3 no affordable dwellings and 3 no open-market dwellings: construction of estate roads and formation of vehicular and pedestrian access. (delegated matter).
Station Street Garage, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5AQ. G & R Price
b). 1/07/19720/F Planning Permission (full) Erection of extension to dwelling (delegated matter)
Cross Keys Cottage, Castle Street. SY9 5BY M. Ellison.
c) 1/07/19735/F Planning Permission (full) Erection of replacement roof to residential and retail building (delegated matter)
Flat 63 Church Street, Bishop’s Castle. The Co-operative Group.
d) Any other plans
e) Reports of Planning Applications.
7. REPORT BY COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
8. RESTORATION OF CHURCH BELLS
The Bellringers of the Parish Church are applying to the Heritage Lottery Fund for a grant to cover the cost of the restoration of the church bells. They are requesting a letter of support and a donation of £50 from the Town Council.
Decision
9. SUMMER PLAY SCHEME
Revd Mike Plunkett has requested Council support and the free use of the Playing Fields for a summer play scheme he is hoping to run. Decision
10. DESIGN STATEMENT FOR BISHOP’S CASTLE.
Jonathan Grieg has offered to write a design statement for Bishop’s Castle. He is seeking Council approval for this and approval to apply for grant funding.
Decision
11. KINGS HEAD, CHURCH STREET
Should a letter of complaint be sent to Punch Taverns, the owners of the Kings Head complaining about its appearance in the conservation area. Decision
12. FOOTPATH IN MONTGOMERY ROAD
Some time ago the County Council were asked to put a footpath in Montgomery Road. To date there has been no action. Should further action be taken by the Town Council. Decision
13. CARDBOARD RECYCLING CENTRE AT CROWGATE.
Should a letter be sent to the District Council , supporting the Wasteless Society in their request for better gates at the cardboard enclosure at the recycling centre.
Decision
14. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
Update on the work of the Community Land Trust. Information
15. VILLAGE SPEED LIMITS
Shropshire County Council feed back on draft Village Speed Limit Policy. Request for two or three Councillors to represent our Council at initial meetings between officers, County Councillors and Parish Councillors.
16. ACCOUNTS –
17. REPORT OF RECENT MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES.
18a) CORRESPONDANCE.
(i) Letter from HM Revenue and Customs explaining situation with VAT
b) Circulation
(i) SPARSE - Sustaining Rural Communities consultation paper may 2007.
(ii) SAPTC agenda and minutes.
(iii) LCR
(iv) Clerks and Council Direct
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