Bishop's Castle Town Council Meeting 09/04/2009

MINUTES OF BISHOP’S CASTLE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY APRIL 9TH 2009 AT 8.00PM IN THE TOWN HALL

PRESENT: Councillor Jim Gaffney, Mayor, in the Chair.
Councillors: M.Davidson Stanley, M.E.Holton, R.D.Wright, J.A.Magill, J.M.Carroll, M. Furber, W.J.Morris, K.E.C.Pinches, S.A.Farr, N. Hird.
Two members of the public.
In attendance: Mrs M. Denton, Town Clerk.
Apologies received from Cllr Dr Penney, Cllr Peter Phillips.

MATTERS ARISING FROM ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ON THE 11TH MARCH 2008.

1. Parking: a group of Councillors met with Council officials to work out where white lines should go, the clerk then had to write to the Police for their permission to change from yellow to white. Unfortunately, although Fire and Ambulance are generally supportive of the move, the police would want yellow lines and Park Right. The debate continues.
2. The salt bin on Union St. The District Council did agree in principle that the plastic bins could have wooden covers. However it is most unlikely that they will fund the wood.

Following on from this, subjects raised concerned:
Anti-social behaviour, which seems to be regularly occurring in the town from Thursday to Sunday, lasting until the early hours of the morning. The Police cannot give us a permanent presence, as the Town is comparatively peaceful.
The common factor seems to be the lateness, is this due to pubs and takeaways staying open too late, which will draw in non-locals. It was suggested that the clerk should write to the Licensing Authority asking them to review the terms of the license.

The grit bin on Union St could be moved to the other side of the road.

The cleaning is not unblocking many of the drains in the Town. It was suggested that they should be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a year.

The nest swing in the playing field has not yet been fixed.

Verges are over-growing at Kennels Bank and at Crowgate. Craven Arms do their own verge cutting. The clerk should find out who does this and what it costs.

The Town Council’s blog is up and running. Perhaps people could comment on parking restrictions.

Stone House refurbishment is on hold for a short while but hopefully problems will soon be ironed out. There will be only 10 beds.

There is no news yet about the Wintles development.