Agenda 27 March 2007

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE BISHOP'S CASTLE TOWN COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY 27TH MARCH 2007 AT 8.00 P.M.
Signed: Janet Ince 20/03/2007
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A G E N D A

The meeting will begin with a short presentation by the Kemp Valley group on their views and the information they have gathered on the Pyrolysis Gasification Incinerator that was proposed for Brockton.
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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. PREVIOUS MINUTES
a) Minutes of the Council Meetings held on Tuesday 27th February 2007.
b) Minutes of the special council meeting called on Tuesday 13th March 2007.
c) Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held on 13th March 2007.

4. MATTERS ARISING
Relevant information following the last meeting.

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 AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
a) Any plans received.
b) Reports of Planning Applications.

7. GRASS CUTTING IN THE PLAYING FIELDS
To consider tenders for the grass on the playing fields. Decision

8. MICHAELMAS FAIR
Request fro free use of the playing fields for the Michaelmas Fair on 22nd and 23rd September. Decision

9. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
Approval required for Bishop's Castle Town Council Complaints Procedure.
Decision

10. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Matters arising from the Annual Town Meeting. Decisions
a) Culvert in Welsh Street
b) Water flowing in Welsh Street near Tree tops.
c) Gates on the playing fields to stop dogs.
d) Should Bishop's Castle have a design Statement.
e) Cobbles reinstated at the top end of the High Street.

11. CROWGATE CHILD CENTRE
Request for the Town Council to bank roll the feasibility study being carried out by the Crowgate Child centre on multi use of Town public buildings. Approximately £20,000. Decision

12. PLAYING FIELDS ACCOUNTS
Presentation of final accounts of transactions made on behalf of "Friends of Bishop's Castle Playing Fields."

13. AUCTION YARD PATH
The path between the Auction Yard and Church Street (by the Kings head) is now in a very poor condition despite requests to the District Council for repair. Should Council take further action. Decision

14. PURCHASE OF BIN
The District Council will be willing to empty a bin on the junction of Woodbatch Road and The Ridge providing it has the same key as the other bins. They have bins in stock at a cost of £139.86 for the supply and installation. Approval sought to purchase a bin from the District Council. Decision

15. TOWN HALL RENOVATION
A new layout has been suggested by Lesley Lloyd (architect) for the Town Hall renovation. The Mayor to give feedback from a meeting held with Mrs Lloyd and Sula Rayska. (project manager). Approval sought for work on the new plans to continue. Decision

16. LEAFLETS IN NEWSLETTER
Following discussions at the last meeting do Councillors wish to adopt the policy that no additional material is sent out with the newsletter, unless directly related to the work of the Town Council..

17. YOUNG DRIVERS
Council support requested for a scheme to help young drivers and pre drivers from PACT meeting.

18. ACCOUNTS

19. Report of recent meetings attended by Council representatives.

20. CORRESPONDANCE.
b) Circulation
(i) South Shropshire Furniture Scheme
(ii) South Shropshire Sports & Leisure Annual Awards
(iii) Standards Committee - Agenda Tuesday 6th March, Minutes,Tuesday 7th November.
(iv) Sports and leisure Advisory Council
(v) E-on Parish Council Pack.
(vi) South Shropshire Arts Advisory Council

***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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