The Minutes of the meeting held on the 9th November 2021 at 7pm
PRESENT
Mandy Thomas (Chairman)
Roger Baker (Vice Chairman)
Richard Rumming
Tom Cowdry
Donna Jones (Clerk)
Loretta Drogomirecki
Phil Ray
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE
1. APOLOGIES
2. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on the 7th September 2021 were approved and signed.
3. REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL & LOCAL POLICE
Cllr. Chuck Berry reported that Wiltshire Council are approx. £35 million short this year, this means a change to the budget next year unsure how it will affect adult social care etc. The Cllrs. asked about the situation at Bridge Paddocks, Environment Agency has now become involved, there is also reports of a gas leak underneath the land. Various enforcements were talked about, Chairman to email all outstanding enforcements to Cllr. Berry.
4. MATTERS ARISING
a) SID – The AutoSpeedWatch device is now working, Cllr. Ray has gathered a lot of useful information in the first few weeks of it being used. We will put all the data on the website and Facebook.
b) White line painting – Cllr. Baker has filled in an application form for CATG for the white lines and slow sign to be repainted. There has been 10 RTA’s this year so this is a matter of urgency.
c) Cleaning of War Memorial – Clerk has been in touch with another firm, Harri-Stone, awaiting to hear when they have been out to look at the War Memorial. We may consider having a new Memorial put up, all to look at costs for this.
d) Playground equipment – floor tiles have been lifted and cleaned, thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Akers for letting us use their water supply. A repair kit ordered for gaps between tiles under play equipment.
e) Bus shelters – Thanks go Mr. Dave Tipper, who removed 3 bus shelters at no cost to the Council.
f) Hedge at Leigh Farm – This was cut back on weekend of 23rd/24th October, this has improved visibility quite a lot and the residents on the opposite side of the road are very pleased with it. Clerk to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Haines.
g) Enforcements – As mentioned there are still a few enforcements outstanding.
h) Poppy Wreath – Mrs. Suzi Tipper has picked up 2 Wreaths from Cricklade, one to be laid by Cllr. Mandy Thomas, Cllr. Ray has agreed to lay the other at the Remembrance Service, 14th November.
6. NEW ITEMS
a) Waterhay – It was noted that the 2 sleepers at the entrance to Waterhay lakes prevents those in disability scooters to get through to the paths. We are going to see if these could be removed for easier access. Clerk to email Steven Leonard.
b) Verges – The verges are being cut once a year; this makes walking along the lanes very dangerous as pedestrians have nowhere to go when they are overgrown. Cllr. Berry is going to pass our concerns to Highways.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Advanced road closure list. From Wilts. Council – Covid updates, Council Tax setting timetable, Youth survey, The Stripling Newsletter from Thames Protection Society.
7. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Planning applications / Decisions
a) 17/12064/WCM – Wheatleys Farm, High Rd, Ashton Keynes – Target date for decision 12th August 2021 – No decision as of 01/11/2021
b) PL/2021/07682 – Waterhay Barn, Waterhay, SN6 6QY, Prior approval Part 3 Class Q: Agricultural buildings to dwelling houses. Comments by 06/09/21, no objections from Parish Councillors. Approved.
c) PL/2021/07753 – 49 Malmesbury Road, SN6 6RG – Single storey extension to rear elevation. Comments by 15/09/2021, no objections from Parish Councillors. Approve with conditions.
d) PL/2021/08448 – Barn Cottage, Brookside Farm, Swan Lane SN6 6RD, Certificate of lawfulness for the use of residential annex as a separate dwelling. No objection from Parish Cllrs. Decision deadline date 03/12/2021
e) PL/2021/07585 – 49 Malmesbury Road, SN6 6RG – Proposed carriage house, garage & workshop. No objection from Parish Cllrs. Decision deadline date10/12/2021
f) PL/2021/08491 – All Saints Church, Swan Lane SN6 6RD – Erection of timber built, disabled access toilet. No objection from Parish Cllrs. Decision deadline date 24/11/2021
8. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
New gate at Pound Farm, giving access to the footpath, needs a new footpath sign putting up.
9. FINANCIAL ISSUES
The following online payments have been made since the last meeting:
31/08/2021 Leigh PCC Church rental £20.00
13/09/2021 AutoSpeedWatch system update £148.00
15/09/2021 Payroll Donna Jones £130.00
15/09/2021 Donna Jones stationery and postage for SID device £11.19
17/09/2021 HMRC £20.00
15/10/2021 Payroll, Donna Jones £130.00
18/10/2021 HMRC £20.00
18/10/2021 Payment for lifting and cleaning of play park flooring £400.00
27/10/2021 Mrs. Suzi Tipper for Poppy Wreath £60.00
Balance of account of account on 27th October 2021 £18,797.19
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Cllr. Tom Cowdry has resigned from the Council, Cllr. Thomas said he would be missed and thanked him for his hard work over the years.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 4th January 2022
Meeting closed at 8.35pm Ref. 5 / 21 M
THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, AT 7.00PM ON 9th NOVEMBER 2021.
There will be 15 minutes public participation before the meeting, social distancing rules will be applied.
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES
2. REPORTS FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL & LOCAL POLICE
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on the 7th September 2021 to be approved and signed.
5. MATTERS ARISING
a) SID device – Up and running, update from Cllr. Ray
b) Cleaning of War Memorial - Update
c) Playground – floor tiles have been lifted and cleaned; repair kit ordered for
gaps between tiles under play equipment.
d) Bus shelters – Dismantled by Mr. Dave Tipper.
e) Hedge at Leigh Farm – This was cut back on weekend of 23 rd /24 th October.
f) Four Lakes – Update.
g) Enforcements
6. NEW ITEMS
a) Poppy Wreath – Mrs. Suzi Tipper has picked up 2 Wreaths from Cricklade,
one to be laid by Cllr. Mandy Thomas, Cllr. Ray has agreed to lay the other at the
Remembrance Service, 14 th November.
b) Pound Farm – Check planning application for log cabin.
b) CATG application form.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Advanced road closure list. From Wilts. Council – Covid updates, Council Tax
setting timetable, Youth survey, The Stripling Newsletter from Thames Protection
Society.
8. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Planning Applications Received / Decisions
a) 17/12064/WCM – Wheatleys Farm, High Rd, Ashton Keynes – Target date for
decision 12 th August 2021 – No decision as of 01/11/2021
b) PL/2021/07682 – Waterhay Barn, Waterhay, SN6 6QY, Prior approval Part 3
Class Q: Agricultural buildings to dwelling houses. Comments by 06/09/21, no
objections from Parish Councillors. Approved.
c) PL/2021/07753 – 49 Malmesbury Road, SN6 6RG – Single storey extension to
rear elevation. Comments by 15/09/2021, no objections from Parish Councillors.
Approve with conditions.
d) PL/2021/08448 – Barn Cottage, Brookside Farm, Swan Lane SN6 6RD,
Certificate of lawfulness for the use of residential annex as a separate dwelling.
No objection from Parish Cllrs. Decision deadline date 05/11/2021
e) PL/2021/07585 – 49 Malmesbury Road, SN6 6RG – Proposed carriage house,
garage & workshop. No objection from Parish Cllrs. Decision deadline
date10/12/2021
f) PL/2021/08491 – All Saints Church, Swan Lane SN6 6RD – Erection of timber
built, disabled access toilet. No objection from Parish Cllrs. Decision deadline
date 24/11/2021
9. FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS
New gate at Pound Farm.
10. FINANCIAL ISSUES
The following online payments have been made since the last meeting:
31/08/2021 Leigh PCC Church rental £20.00
13/09/2021 AutoSpeedWatch system update £148.00
15/09/2021 Payroll Donna Jones £130.00
15/09/2021 Donna Jones stationery and postage for SID device £11.19
17/09/2021 HMRC £20.00
15/10/2021 Payroll, Donna Jones £130.00
18/10/2021 HMRC £20.00
18/10/2021 Payment for lifting and cleaning of play park flooring £400.00
27/10/2021 Mrs. Suzi Tipper for Poppy Wreath £60.00
Balance of account of account on 27 th October 2021 £18,797.19
11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING