MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 30th January 2023 at 7pm at All Saints Church.
COUNCILLORS PRESENT
Mandy Thomas (Chairman)
Roger Baker (Vice Chairman)
James Puttick
Anthony Beechey
George West
Donna Jones (Clerk)
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE
Cllr. Chuck Berry from Wiltshire Council.
5 members of the public attended - Joanne Howse, Tim & Jackie Haines, Mark Jarrett & Janet Schooling.
1. APOLOGIES
Cllr. Richard Rumming. PCSO John Bordiss.
2. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on the 7th November 2022 were approved and
signed.
3. REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL & LOCAL POLICE
Cllr. Chuck Berry – Wiltshire Council budget has been published, it is 0.1 lower
this year, this affects spending on things such as social care which accounts for
65% of the budget. Council Tax will have to be increased for the coming year; all
services are under pressure.
4. MATTERS ARISING
a) The trees in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee – these have now been
planted, many thanks to all involved.
b) Enforcements – an Enforcement Officer has been out to Glevum Farm. The
Parish Council will try and put more pressure on Wiltshire Council Enforcement.
c) The members of the public present were here to express their concerns about
Glevum Farm. They were asked to write letters to Wiltshire Council and the
Enforcement Officer stating everything that they knew was happening.
d) Replacing bus shelter at Hillside – Cllr. Puttick to investigate further about
access for the disabled, at the moment passengers have to cross the road when
getting on the bus.
e) Playpark – Cllr. Rumming has filed off a couple of bolts that were sticking out
on the climbing frame.
f) Speed Indicator Device – Cllr. Baker continues to send monthly reports to John
Derryman. Cllr. Berry also asked to see the reports.
6. NEW ITEMS
a) The insurance has been renewed for this year.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Emails; Wilts Council – road closure information, flood and ice warnings.
Guidance on receiving and use of CIL funds.
Police & Crime Commissioner quarterly Newsletter.
Email from Jo Howse regarding Glevum Farm
7. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Planning Applications Received / Decisions
a) PL/2022/01437 Gryphon Lodge Farm, Leigh, SN6 6RQ,
Conversion of agricultural buildings to form a dwelling. Parish Council has no
objection. Under consultation, decision deadline date 17/03/2023
b) PL/2022/05641 – Barn Cottage, Brookside Farm, Swan Lane
Removal of Condition 2 of N/87/01539/FUL (Conversion of existing barn to
residential) to enable occupation of an annex as an independent dwelling. Under
consultation, decision date 16/09/2022 The Parish Council object to the removal
of Condition 2 but not to the conversion.
c) PL/2022/09791 - Greenacres Farm, Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, Wilts,
SN6 6RH. Proposed ground floor extensions to provide a boot room and
orangery, proposed first floor extensions to provide a boot room and orangery, proposed first floor extension over garage to provide an additional
bedroom and a farm office. Consultation deadline 31/01/2023. No objection from
Parish Council.
8. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
Cllr. Thomas is trying to get more footpath signs. All land owners are encouraged
to clear any footpaths and bridleways on their land.
9. FINANCIAL ISSUES
The following online payments have been made since the last meeting:
04/11/2022 Mrs. Suzi Tipper for Poppy Wreaths £60.00
14/11/2022 Donna Jones, New printer £65.00
14/11/2022 Free Range Design £855.00
15/11/2022 Donna Jones, Clerk payroll £130.00
15/11/2022 Mr. Steve Bennett, payment for fuel and grass cutting at the Church
£25.00
17/11/2022 HMRC £20.00
28/11/2022 Kingsdown Nurseries £196,68
15/12/2022 Donna Jones, Clerk payroll £150.00
15/12/2022 Mr. Steve Bennett, payment for fuel and grass cutting at the Church
£25.00
19/12/2022 HMRC £20.00
Monies received.
01/12/22 Kingsdown Nurseries, refund £12.38
Balance of account on 19 th December 2022 £17,009.58
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Food bank collection point – The Church Council is going to set this up at All Saints Church which will then to Cricklade foodbank. More information to follow.
b) The King’s Coronation – It was suggested that we might have a picnic tea on
the 6th May at the Church - with a short service beforehand - to celebrate the
Coronation of King Charles.
c)Two Pot holes on Waterhay Lane have been reported on the mywilts app.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 20 th March 2023
Meeting closed at 8.00pm Ref. 1 / 23 M
AGENDA:
THERE IS A MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH,
LEIGH ON 30th JANUARY 2023, 7.00PM
There will be 15 minutes public participation before the meeting.
1. APOLOGIES
2. REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL & LOCAL POLICE
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on the 7 th November 2022 to be approved and signed.
5. MATTERS ARISING
a) The trees in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
b) Enforcements including Glevum Farm
c) Replacing bus shelter at Hillside.
d) Precept – set the same as last year.
e) Speed Indicator Device.
6. NEW ITEMS
a) Insurance
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Emails; Wilts Council – road closure information, flood and ice warnings.
Guidance on receiving and use of CIL funds.
Police & Crime Commissioner quarterly Newsletter.
8. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Planning Applications Received / Decisions
a) PL/2022/01437 Gryphon Lodge Farm, Leigh, SN6 6RQ,
Conversion of agricultural buildings to form a dwelling. Parish Council has no objection. Under consultation, decision deadline date 17/03/2023
b) PL/2022/05641 – Barn Cottage, Brookside Farm, Swan Lane
Removal of Condition 2 of N/87/01539/FUL (Conversion of existing barn to residential) to enable occupation of an annex as an independent dwelling. Under consultation, decision date 16/09/2022 The Parish Council object to the removal of Condition 2 but not to the conversion.
c) PL/2022/09791 - Greenacres Farm, Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, Wilts, SN6 6RH.
Proposed ground floor extensions to provide a boot room and orangery, proposed first floor extension over garage to provide an additional bedroom and a farm office. Consultation deadline 31/01/2023. No objection from Parish Council.
9. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
10. FINANCIAL ISSUES
The following online payments have been made since the last meeting:
04/11/2022 Mrs. Suzi Tipper for Poppy Wreaths £60.00
14/11/2022 Donna Jones, New printer £65.00
14/11/2022 Free Range Design £855.00
15/11/2022 Donna Jones, Clerk payroll £130.00
15/11/2022 Mr. Steve Bennett, payment for fuel and grass cutting at the Church £25.00
17/11/2022 HMRC £20.00
28/11/2022 Kingsdown Nurseries £196,68
15/12/2022 Donna Jones, Clerk payroll £150.00
15/12/2022 Mr. Steve Bennett, payment for fuel and grass cutting at the Church £25.00
19/12/2022 HMRC £20.00
Monies received.
01/12/22 Kingsdown Nurseries, refund £12.38
Balance of account on 19 th December 2022 £17,009.58
11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Ref. 1 /23 A