KINGTON LANGLEY PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF KINGTON LANGLEY PARISH COUNCIL

HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM OF THE VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY 11^TH JANUARY 2010 THAT COMMENCED AT 7.45PM

PRESENT: Cllr Dr. M Dixson – Chairman,

Cllrs. Mrs B Bird, D Gill, Mrs L Reynolds, j Foster, Mrs J Carrington, G Trickey

Mrs. S Webb - Clerk. + 5 members of the public

Public Question Time – Mr Pattimore of Draycott Lane Kington Langley and Mr Di Vittori expressed concerns regarding planning application No. N/09/02177/FUL Erection of Agricultural Workers Dwelling at Bowldown Farm, Days Lane, Kington Langley. Their concerns were of access as quoted (but incorrectly) on the plans, the effect the proposed would have on drainage and if it is for agricultural use. Mr Pottimore read out a letter of objection written to Wiltshire Council from Mr & Mrs Coles who reside in the vicinity of the proposed. The Chairman assured both gentlemen that their concerns had been noted and would be taken into account when making their deliberations.

M I N U T E S

001.10.	Apologies for absence. Received from Councillors D Styles, C Timbrell and Wiltshire Councillor H Greenman.
002.10.	Declarations of Interest None declared
003.10.	Minutes The Minutes of the meeting held on the 7^th December 2009 previously circulated were signed by the Chairman and adopted as a true record.
004.10	Matters Arising and Actions from last Minutes Neighbourhood Watch Signs - A replacement sign and one other for Days Lane still not received. Cllr Gill to chase. - ACTION CLLR GILL Water lying at Plough Lane –- A meeting was held with Cllr Greenman, Cllr Dixson, Kristian Price and Steve Scothern both of Wiltshire Council on site which was very constructive. A salt bin has now been placed in the vicinity. Another meeting is to be arranged. - Ongoing - ACTION CLLRS GREENMAN/DIXSON Drainage - Following a telephone call from Ruth Long to Cllr Dixson who lives in the vicinity of Plough Lane, who expressed concern that over recent years that the driveway to her house floods to extreme. Ms Long contacted Kristian Price who explained to her that it was a Parish Council problem. The Parish Council do not believe this to be so, therefore Cllr Greenman agreed to look into this matter.- ACTION CLLR GREENMAN. Cllr Dixson has also received correspondence from the residents of 4 Lower Common expressing concern over flooding issues - Cllr Greenman had also been contacted by the same person. ACTION CLLR GREENMAN Resurfacing of Church Lane - Now been taken forward to be included in Wiltshire Council’s 2010/2011 works programme. To be monitored - ACTION CLLR GREENMAN Planning - Glenhaven - It was established that the applicant had agreed to all the points made by the parish council but it was not sure if Wiltshire Council had agreed them. The 106 Agreement is to be monitored. Ongoing - ACTION CLL GREENMAN. Parking at Hit or Miss Public House it was agreed that the Clerk look into the process of registering the area of grass directly outside the Hit or Miss and report back to the Council. See Agenda Item 009.10 Meeting Dates - All confirmed and booked All Weather Footpath – See Agenda Item 011.10 War Memorial - Cllr Gill reported that the memorial was the ownership of the ‘Good and Graceful’ since 24^th October 1920. The memorial is in the grounds of the church. The church to be asked to clear around the memorial. ACTION CLLR GILL. Parish Council to work together with the church to keep good maintenance. Community News spot for the Parish Council - Cllr Dixson has contacted Valerie Young who places an article for Kington Langley in the Community News spot of the locals. It was agreed that Cllr Dixson would let Valerie know of any issues worthy of publicising.
005.10	Wiltshire Council report Councillor Greenman was not present. The Chairman mentioned that he had sent congratulations on behalf of the Parish Council to Jane Scott following her deserved award of an OBE in the New Year’s Honours.
006.10	Planning · Glenhaven - No further action taken · Wiltshire Council Planning Decisions - N/09/01904/FUL - Conservatory - Honeywood, Parkers Lane K L - GRANTED - N/09/01927/TCA - Fell Sycamore tree - Greystones, Upper Common K L - GRANTED - N/09/01838/TCA - Tree surgery to 21 Western Red Cedars by 30% - Pound House, Middle Common, K L - GRANTED - N/09/02186/FUL Agricultural Building Kington Farm, KSM - GRANTED Applications for consideration N/09/02177/FUL Bowldown Farm, Days Lane, K L Erection of agricultural workers dwelling Following lengthy discussions involving the public it was established that the application as presented was contradictive to the Design and Access Statement that accompanied the application. Therefore it was resolved to send comments in the form of a letter expressing all concerns and asking clarification on the following: a) The plan does not seem to be showing the same information on access as the Design and Access Statement. The present access is via Days Lane leading to Byway 34 and the proposed access is via Days Lane leading to a bridleway 34A which is not stated on the plan. This causes much alarm with local residents who reside in the vicinity. It is essential for this issue to be clarified ASAP. b) That the proposed is in connection with essential agricultural needs. (The proposed access and area would not be suitable for regular farm machinery traffic). N/09/02186/FUL Kington Farm, Draycott Lane, KSM Agricultural building (grain store) - The Parish Council is in support of this application. N/09/02198/TCA The Cottage, Church Road, K L Fell Eucalyptus Tree - The Parish Council Object to this application.
007.10	Chairman’s Business (Cllr Dr. M Dixson) Nothing further to report
008.10	Proposed pull in & Drop Off Zone – School Travel Plan Nothing further to report
009.10	Parking at Hit or Miss Public House The pocket of land outside the Hit or Miss Public House was discussed at the last meeting and it was agreed that the Clerk should look into the procedure for registration of land with a view to registering this pocket of land to create a feature of it. The Clerk issued the following report: Land Registry contacted and it is confirmed that the piece of land is unregistered. It was questioned whether the land is included in the pub’s Deeds. - It is presumed not. Who maintains the land - has the Parish Council maintained it for 12 years or more? This was asked by the Land Registry. (Yes the Parish Council has been overseeing this area) We would need to apply for adverse possession and we would need to include in the application a ‘Statement of Truth’ which the Land Registry advised that we seek legal advice on this. The relevant forms for application together with a guide for town and parish councils are to hand. The fee for registration is thought to be around £40. It was resolved that the Clerk proceed to register this pocket of land. - ACTION CLERK
010.10	Kington St. Michael Post Office Consideration was given to a request from Kington St. Michael shop Ltd for regular grant aid to support the postal service provided by the Kington St. Michael village shop. Mr Ivan Balmforth was present on behalf of the shop and spoke on the following: In 2008 Kington St. Michael (KSM) installed the post point service into the shop. The shop and post point is manned by volunteers. 25000 stamps were sold in one year. The post point is running at a deficit due to Royal Mail charges of £650 for the collection of mail and parcels per year. Councillor Reynolds had consulted some residents of the village of Kington Langley and it appears that some do make use of the service but the opening times need to be better publicised. It was suggested that KSM get the MP involved in this issue. Following discussions it was resolved that this be placed on the agenda for the March meeting following which it will be mentioned at the Annual Parish Meeting to ask public opinion.
011.10	All Weather Footpath – Completion of hard surface from Plough Hill to A350 Traffic Lights. The Clerk reported that the loan decision was expected Feb’10. Contractor delayed until further notice.
012.10	Church Bend Footpath Councillor Trickey reported that the footpath had been completed, however due to weather conditions it still needs compressing. The slope has been laid in the form of a dog leg as it was feared it would be too steep otherwise. Councillor Carrington mentioned that the path is being used and would monitor its use and liaise with councillor Trickey regarding the slope. Signs are being made by Wessex Water. The school is to be informed that it can now be used. The contractor has been paid and an official opening is to be organised for the spring.
013.10	Village Pond The Chairman briefed members that there was further evidence of crassula. The bulrushes have now been cleared. It is in need of one final treatment and the cost element is to be checked - ACTION CLERK
014.10	Kington Langley Village Hall Councillor Gill reported that the accounts for 08/09 had been audited and sent to the Clerk - The Clerk could not recall receiving these.
015.10	Speed Limits Following enquiries made by Councillor Dixson regarding the extension of the 30MPH speed limit at Days Lane it was established that this had been permitted during December 2008 at a cost of £4000. This may be part funded but the Wiltshire Council’s budget for this has not yet been decided. No further action is to be taken at present. Consideration was given to an enquiry from Sutton Benger Parish Council regarding entering into a partnership to purchase 30mph wheelie bin stickers. It was resolved not to support this scheme as the wheelie bins would not be permitted to stay out onto roads for any longer than one day.
016.10	Finance (a) Cheques issued, since 7^th December 2009 amounted to £5,730.23 (b) payments received amounted to £11.98 (c) transfers made £5000 from savings to current account (d) Cancelled cheques one to Village Hall for £650 incorrect payee. It was proposed, seconded and carried to accept the above accounts as previously circulated as a true record.
017.10	Correspondence received/actions to take a) Thank you letter from Elizabeth Cole for provision of the Christmas tree and to the people who decorated it. - Noted b) K L update for Area Board - Noted c) Copy of letter from KSM P C to Wiltshire Council bringing to their attention the poor state of certain roads within theirs and K L parish - Noted d) Request from Wiltshire Council to post notice about lost dogs - agreed e) Copies of emails from the Greathouse to Wiltshire Council regarding a tree that had blown down and was in need of removing. - Noted f) Information on a consultation with the voluntary and community sector - noted g) Information from Elizabeth Cole regarding closure of road notices for the annual pancake race to be held on 13^th February 2010 - Clerk briefed members that an application for the closure has been submitted. However a Risk Assessment had been requested from the organisers. Mrs Cole has been notified. h) Parish Steward visiting dates - January 25^th, 26^th and 27^th, February 22^nd and 23^rd and March 22^nd 23^rd and 24^th. Noted and the schedule handed to Councillor Foster. i) Playing field Schedule Inspection Summary - - Noted and copies to Mr Boyce. j) Letter of complaint from Ms Ing regarding Days Lane - Councillor Foster agreed to speak to Mr Taylor who farms the field and maintains it on behalf of the owners requesting that he clear the ditches. ACTION COUNCILLOR FOSTER. A letter of acknowledgement and what is intended to be sent to Ms Ing. - ACTION CLERK k) Letters of complaint from Mr Curtis of Newlands Green regarding cars parking on the Commons. - A reply is to be sent explaining that all circumstances had been explored and the Parish Council is of the opinion that the parking arrangement in question is a sensible solution as it keeps a car off the road. - ACTION CLLR DIXSON AND CLERK
018.10	Exchange of Information/agenda items for meeting 8^th February 2010 No information or items put forward.

MEETING CLOSED AT 9.45PM