Minutes will be added here after the meeting.
AGENDA:
THE AGM OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD AT 6.30PM ON 13TH MAY 2024 AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, LEIGH.
This will be followed by a General Meeting of the Parish Council. There will be 15 minutes public participation before the meeting.
1. APOLOGIES
2. REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL & LOCAL POLICE
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
a. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
b. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
c. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE BY ALL
4. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on the 18th March 2024 to be approved and
signed.
5. MATTERS ARISING
a. The new speed Indicator device is working well, thanks to Cllr. Baker for all his work on this.
b. Leak at the playpark, still ongoing.
c. The playpark has now been removed, many thanks to Loz from Lucky Metals.
6. NEW ITEMS
a. Accounts to be approved
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Wiltshire Council, weekly news emails.
Publicity during elections of Police & Crime Commissioner.
Highways, gully cleaning.
WALC membership renewal.
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 01/02/2024. Under consultation.
b. PL/2023/04973 – Top Yard, Malmesbury Rd, Leigh SN6 6RH.
Flexible use of existing building for the storage of lorries & trailers & operations ancillary to that use (the permitted use) and/or the repair & restoration of cars. Consultation deadline 01/02/2024. Parish Council object called in by Cllr. Berry. Refused.
c. PL/2024/00826 Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH.
Proposal: Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement 2 storey dwelling and single garage. Parish Council has no objection. Approved with conditions.
d. PL/2024/01339 Willows Field, Malmesbury, Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH.
Proposal: Change of use of land to equestrian and installation of 20m x 40m riding arena next to privately used stables. Parish Council has no objection. Under consultation.
e. PL/2024/01888 13, Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Swindon, SN6 6RH.
Proposal: Variation of Condition 5 of application 20/05927/FUL. Refused.
f. PL/2024/01572 Waterhay Barn, Leigh.
Proposal: Replace barn with new build dwelling. Parish Council strongly object. Refused.
9. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
10. FINANCIAL ISSUES
The following online payments have been made since the last meeting:
15/03/2024 Donna Jones, payroll £150.00
15/03/2024 Mr. Steve Bennett, petrol for mowing grass at the Church £25.00
18/03/2024 HMRC £20.00
15/04/2024 Donna Jones, payroll £150.00
15/04/2024 Mr. Steve Bennett, petrol for mowing grass at the Church £25.00
17/04/2024 HMRC £20.00
Payments received
19/04/2024 Wilts. Council, Precept £4179.00
24/04/2024 VAT return £330.20
Balance on 24/04/2024 £19,659.83
11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
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