Bishop's Castle Town Council Meeting 06/01/2009
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BISHOP’S CASTLE TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON JANUARY 6th 2009 AT 8.OO PM.
PRESENT Councillor K.E.C Pinches, Deputy Mayor, in the Chair.
Councillors: J. M. Carroll, M. Furber, N. Hird, M. E. Holton, Dr.G.N.St.J.Penney,
M. Stanley and R.D. Wright.
In attendance: Mrs. M. Denton
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Resolved The following apologies were accepted: Cllr J Gaffney (Business Trip), Cllr S. Farr (ill), Cllr J Magill (holiday), Cllr J Morris (Work)Proposed by Cllr Dr Penney, seconded by Cllr Holton and approved
2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST:
a) Declaration of personal interest:
Cllr Dr Penney declared a personal interest in Item 6d as the applicant is his son.
Cllr Hird declared a personal interest in Item 6d as a family member is a patient of the applicant.
Cllr Hird declared a personal interest in Item 9 as he is Treasurer of the Bishop’s Castle Group.
Cllr Hird declared a personal interest in Item 11 as he is a member of the Wasteless Society who are promoting this.
Cllr Carroll declared a personal interest in Item 6a as she is a director of ESWS.
Cllr Stanley declared a personal interest in Item 6a as she is on the board of ESWS
B) Declaration of prejudicial interest:
Cllr Stanley declared a prejudicial interest in Item 11 as she has a business adjoining the Town Hall.
Cllr Stanley declared a prejudicial interest in Item 17 as she has a business adjoining the Town Hall.
3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes were approved and signed by the Deputy Mayor.
4. MATTERS ARISING
1.The clerk has received an email from the fire service concerning the removal of white lines. In general they don’t believe the change to yellow would make any difference to ease of access. The Clerk is still waiting to hear from the ambulance service.
2. The light at the bottom of Castle St/ Welsh St cannot be reinstalled on No 15. The Clerk is going to contact Mr & Mrs Taylor at number 13 about it. To appear on next agenda.
5. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK: none
6. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT:
a) 1/08/21034/F Planning Permission (Full)
Erection of extension to provide office accommodation and installation of a (replacement) external staircase. Enterprise House Station St Bishop’s Castle
South Shropshire District Council. Cllr Hird proposed no objection, seconded by Cllr Carroll and resolved.
b) 1/08/21382/F Planning permission (Full)
Erection of extension and alterations to dwelling.
1 Station St Bishop’s Castle
Mr R Bunting. Cllr Wright proposed no objection, seconded by Cllr Stanley and resolved.
c) 1/08/21278/F Planning Permission (Full)
Erection of a timber storage barn, Greenfields Farm. Kerry Lane, Bishop’s Castle
Mr A Jones. Cllr Carroll proposed no objection, seconded by Cllr Stanley and resolved.
d) 1/08/21399/F Planning Permission (Full)
Erection of 2x holiday let units and a summerhouse. The Old Surgery, Bull Lane, Bishop’s Castle. Dr A Penney. Cllr Holton proposed no objection, seconded by Cllr Hird and resolved.
e) 1/08/21432/TC Tree Works Conservation Area.
Fell Leylandii and a holly bush, reduce height and width of border hedging plants. Unicorn House, 64 Church St, Bishop’s Castle Ms Susan Rose.
Cllr Wright proposed objection as although he had no objection to the trimming of the trees, the applicants should not have access to the public car park as it would restrict two places. Cllr Wright proposed the clerk should write to property services about this matter. Seconded by Cllr Carroll and resolved.
f) Any other plans
g) Reports of Planning Applications.
1/08/21174/F
Erection of a shower block and use of land for the storage of 10 further caravans. Foxholes Montgomery Rd Bishop’s Castle Mrs Wendy Jones
Planning permission approved.
7.REPORT BY COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS.
County Cllr Peter Phillips sent two letters, one confirming his opposition to the Biomass plant and the second referring to the Wintles’ pole and his efforts to get it removed.
8.LAND AT KERRY GREEN, BISHOP’S CASTLE.
South Shropshire Housing Association would like the Town Council’s agreement to proceed with the transfer of this piece of land. Cllr Carroll proposed that we accept this seconded by Cllr Wright and approved.
9. REPRESENTATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AT THE BIOMASS INQUIRY.
Cllr Wright proposed that as Mr Dawes would be speaking for the Bishop’s Castle Group, and that this would give the Town Council the opportunity to question the applicants, the Council should form a united front with the Bishop’s Castle Group. Seconded by Cllr Hird and approved.
10 ROSPA INSPECTION FOR OAK MEADOW PLAY AREA.
Cllr Dr Penney proposed that this Council ensures, before taking over the play area, that the District Council’s Inspection certificate is in date. Seconded by Cllr Hird and approved.
Cllr Stanley left the Chamber and took no part in the discussion.
11. PHOTO-VOLTAIC CELLS FOR THE TOWN HALL ROOF.
Cllr Hird explained that several public buildings in this Town are looking into photo-voltaic cells and that there is funding available. He proposed a feasibility study,and to seek Listed Building Consent. Seconded by Cllr Carroll and approved.
Cllr Stanley returned to the Chamber.
12.ADVERTS FOR THE NEWSLETTER.
The clerk has prepared a “directory” style for the adverts, does the Council want to move to this style, and what cost would the Council suggest. Cllr Wright proposed that this was left on the table for the clerk to clarify matters. Seconded by Cllr Carroll.
13. COUNTY-WIDE MARKET TOWNS PARTNERSHIP.
Cllr Carroll proposed that this matter should be left until after the forthcoming Six Towns Meeting.Seconded by Cllr Stanley.
14. BISHOP’S CASTLE ABATTOIR.
1) The Town Council has been asked to approach the South Shropshire District Council for some disbursement funds on behalf of the purchasers of the abattoir.District Councillor Ellis explained that the SSDC were awaiting the sale of some land before granting any disbursements. Cllr Carroll proposed that a letter could be sent requesting money for the abattoir as and when funds become available. Seconded by Cllr Furber and approved.
2) Should the Town Council buy shares in the abattoir.
Cllr Hird proposed that the clerk write to the people involved as the Council could not buy shares in this company without first seeing a prospectus. Seconded by Cllr Stanley and approved.
15. THE NEW MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME. INFORMATION ONLY.
The Clerk explained that the old model for Council’s to publicise their workings expired on the 31st December 2008 and a new model would be available to view in January 2009. As this Council has a website, and publishes agendas and minutes, the new model should not be very different.
16 REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT AND BRACKET OUTSIDE SHELSLEY CASTLE ST.
The clerk explained that this light has been out for 6 months. The contractors recommend replacing the lantern at a cost of £249.36. This would also involve the cost from e-on to remove the supply and fit a double pole isolator so that a new light can be connected. Cllr Dr Penney proposed that we leave the light as it is part of the new lighting scheme for Bull Lane/Castle St, seconded by Cllr Carroll and approved.
Cllr Stanley left the Chamber and took no part in the discussion.
17 LIGHTS AND SHADES IN THE TOWN HALL.
The clerk explained that several shades have been broken in the Market Hall. Cllr Carroll proposed that the Clerk is given permission to sort out the lights as she sees fit, seconded by Cllr Holton and approved.
Cllr Stanley returned to the Chamber.
18. REPORT OF RECENT MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES.
None
19a) CORRESPONDENCE
1. Invitation from SALC to attend information evenings.
b) Circulation
1. SALC AGM Motion concerning Affiliation fees.
2. LCR
3. Your Views Count. Police Service.
4. Communities in Control
The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting closed at 9.15