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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF STOKE HAMMOND PARISH COUNCIL held on Monday 8th March 2010 at 7.30pm at The
Community Centre, Bragenham Side, Stoke Hammond.
PRESENT:- Cllrs Mr M Robinson (Vice Chairman); Mrs P Edwards; Mr K Chambers; Mrs H Turner; County Councillor Mrs B Jennings and 3
members of the public.
1.APOLOGIES:-
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs M Berrow; Mrs E Currie; Mrs K Brown and District Councillor Mr N Blake.
2. MINUTES:-
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 8th February 2010 were approved and signed as a true record.
3. MATTERS ARISING:-
3.1 It was reported that there was still a large and dangerous pot hole in Fenny Road outside Tyrells Manor. Clerk to chase up Highways about this.
3.2 The smell of sewerage in Bragenham Side was still persisting. Clerk to chase up Anglian Water.
3.3 The refuse lorry did not appear in the village on the appointed day. Clerk to find out whether an alternative date can be arranged.
4. PLANNING:-
4.1 DECISION:-
The following decision of Aylesbury Vale District Council was noted:-
2009/02395 – Pump Cottage, 4 Newton Road, Stoke Hammond – single storey rear extension.
Permission granted subject to conditions.
4.2 OTHER PLANNING MATTERS:-
There were no other planning matters.
5. FINANCE:-
5.1 Payment of the following accounts was unanimously approved:-
Bucks County Council Rent of CommunityCentreLand £450.00
Aylesbury Mains Street lighting repairs £42.30
I & I Internet charges £63.38
6. REPORT BY COUNTY COUNCILLOR MRS B JENNINGS:-
Cllr Jennings firstly presented the Parish Council with a cheque for £2,350 to cover the cost of a new bus shelter in Fenny Road. This was from the
County Council Leader’s Fund and was awarded to Stoke Hammond at the discretion of Cllr Jennings. The Parish Council expressed their sincere
thanks to Mrs Jennings for this very generous gesture which will facilitate the provision of a new bus stop which has been needed for some time.
Cllr Jennings reported on the budget situation at the County Council resulting from the reduction in the grant from Central Government. Every effort
was being made to maintain the essential services.
7. ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE:-
7.1 Horses had been seen on the sports field causing unwelcome damage to the surface of the outfield. It was decided to make an appeal through
the newsletter to horse riders to stop this practice otherwise other and more restrictive action would have to be taken.
7.2 There was a considerable quantity of broken branches and similar matter on parts of the outfield. Clerk said he would approach either the
scouts or Mr Keel to clear the areas before the mowing season began.
8. CORRESPONDENCE:-
There following letters were reported:-
8.1 Letter from County Councillor Mrs Brenda Jennings accompanying the cheque for £2,375 previously referred to. The Clerk said he would
respond to this letter.
8.2 Letter from Aylesbury Vale District Council informing of a mobile skate park facility available for hire from the District Council.
8.3 Letter from Bucks County Council giving details of draft parking and enforcement policy for consultation. Agreed that this would not affect
Stoke Hammond and no further action was necessary.
8.4 Notice of Great Brickhill Plant Fayre to be held in Great Brickhill in April. Notices have been displayed.
8.5 Letter from Buckinghamshire Community Action following the general meeting held on 4th February. Name of the organisation had been
changed to Community Impact Bucks. There would be no impact on the operation of the organisation.
8.6 Notice of Annual Inspection of playground equipment by ROSPA.
8.7 Letter from Aylesbury Vale District Council giving details of the Summer 2010 programme for the Play Around the Parishes Project. The
dates allocated to Stoke Hammond were confirmed as convenient as was the arrangements within the village. These would be confirmed to the organisers.
9. PLAYGROUND ANDCOMMUNITYCENTRELAND:-
It was pointed out that the honorarium agreed to be paid to Ted Andrews for keeping the children’s play area litter free had not been paid this
year. The amount was £25 and the Clerk said that he would ensure that Mr Andrews received this sum as soon as possible.
10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:-
There was further reference to the horses on the sports field. There was also a request for a further supply of dog bags for the shop.
11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:-
Cllr Mrs Hazel Turner had received a police report giving some details of crime within the village and also the outcome of a recent speed check.
The document was passed to the Clerk who said he would circulate it to all Councillors.
10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:- Monday 19th April 2010 at 7.30pm.
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