ICKHAM & WELL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Ickham & Well Parish Council held on Monday, 18th April 2011 at Ickham
Village Hall at 6.30pm
PRESENT: Cllrs G. Preston (Chairman), J. Bird, P. Claxton, S. Mount, S.W. Twyman and Mrs Wyant.
Apologies received from Cllr B. Dwyer
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr D. Humphrey-Woodward, Parish Clerk
19/2011
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Cllr J. Bird on item 23/2011 (c) being his property.
20/2011
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the last Council meeting held on 28th February 2011 had been circulated. It was
proposed by Cllr Bird, seconded by Cllr Mrs Wyant that they be accepted as a correct record and were
signed by the Chairman.
21/2011
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
(a) Standing Orders – It was agreed to leave the decision to adopt these until the new Parish Council
had been elected.
22/2011
FINANCE
(a) Statement of Accounts for year to 31st March 2011 approved by Internal Auditor
Proposed by Cllr Mrs Wyant, seconded by Cllr Claxton that the Statement be approved. Carried
unanimously
(b) Annual Audit Return - Annual Governance Statement. It was proposed by Cllr Claxton,
seconded by Cllr Mrs Wyant that the Statement be approved. Carried unanimously.
(c) CCC – Allocation of Grants for 2011/12 of £1500 and precept of £4120. The grant to be divided
£1300 towards Parish Council mowing costs and £200 towards the Village Hall insurance.
(d) Accounts to be paid
KAPC – renewal of subscription -£189.59 inc Vat
Renewal of insurance - The Clerk reported that an alternative quote had been received from Zurich
Insurance which was £24 cheaper than Aon. Both companies were operating 3 year tie in schemes.
It was proposed by Cllr Preston, seconded by Cllr Wyant that the quote from Zurich be accepted and
both accounts be paid. Carried.
23/2011
PLANNING MATTERS
(a) Applications for consideration: CA/11/00296/LB – Reinstatement of clay roof tiles to roof of stable block & replacement roof lights.
Upper Garrington Farmhouse, Bekesbourne Lane, Ickham No objection by Councillors
CA/11/00077/FUL – Two-storey extn to rear and double garage to side of dwelling
Carpenters Lodge, The Street. Variations - Noted by Councillors
(b) To note decisions made between meetings:
None
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(c) To note decisions made by Canterbury CC
CA/10/01176/LB – Installation of two windows & internal alterations to form shower room
Ickham Lodge, The Street
GRANTED
CA/11/00171/FUL – Erection of grain store with lean-to for machinery storage
Lower Garrington Farm, Bekesbourne Lane, Ickham
GRANTED
24/2011
CORRESPONDENCE
KCC – Commons Act 2006 – Seaton Meadow - The Clerk reported that a letter authorised by the
Chairman had been sent to KCC, Miss M. McNeir, PRW & CRO to confirm that Ickham & Well
Parish Council supported Wickhambreaux in this matter. Acknowledgement of the letter had been
received.
KCC – Changes to routes on Definitive Map sheets – none applicable to Ickham
CCC – Administering recycling sack system – no problems have been experienced
To be circulated unless any member wishing to raise an item:
CCC – Standards Committee agenda
Publications – Oast to Coast, Clerks & Councils Direct and Local Council Review
25/2011
HIGHWAY MATTERS
Cllr Claxton reported on a meeting he had recently attended, that there was now positive support
within KCC Councillors to reduce the speed limit on the A257 from 60 to 50mph from Littlebourne
through to Wingham. It was also reported that the 2 interactive speed signs at Bramling were to be
repaired.
26/2011
POLICE MATTERS
No items for consideration
27/2011
PARISH PLAN COMMITTEE
(a) Statement of Annual Accounts to 31st March 2011 – A copy was passed to each Councillor and
was noted. Cllr Mrs Wyant believed that two items had not been included. Unfortunately Cllr Dwyer
was unable to be present until the APM that evening.
28/2011
KALC / ACRE / CPRE
The following were noted
(a) Parish News no 353 March 2011 - All future copies will be electronic
(b) Canterbury Area Committee agenda for meeting on 13th April at Tyler Hill
29/2011
VILLAGE GREEN
No items for consideration
30/2011
VILLAGE HALL
No items for consideration
31/2011
ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS
Cllr Bird thanked Cllr Preston for his work over the last 12 years as Chairman with which everyone
was in agreement.
32/2011
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday, 16th May 2011at 7-30pm.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 7.15pm.
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