MINUTES OF THE FULL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY 10th AUGUST 2015 AT 7.00PM
PRIMARY ROOM, ST. NEWLYN EAST METHODIST CHURCH
Present -:
Cllrs. A MacCreadie (Chairman) (AM), R Toms (RT), H Farmer (HF), G Bone (GB), C Tankard (CT), P
Harris (PH) & Mrs C Vaughan (CV)
Also attending -:
Mrs K Rees (Clerk)
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Public Safety Announcement:
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Apologies:
Cllrs. T Odgers, D Laud & E Green
Registered/Non- Registered Interests & Dispensations:
None.
Public Session:
None.
Minutes:
RESOLVED: The Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 13th July 2015, as circulated,
were correctly recorded. These were signed by the Chairman.
Planning Application, Appeals & Decisions
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PA15/06493
PA15/06493
PROPERTY
73 Trewithen Parc
Nancemere Farm
RESOLVED
SUPPORT
OBJECT
COMMENTS
P/S: HF/GB
Following a lengthy discussion it was RESOLVED to
object to the industrialisation of a rural area
(there are better sites that could be used), the
increase in traffic of larger vehicles through the
village & the 7-day opening hours.
(P/S: HF/RT. CT abstained)
PA15/05884
PA15/06561
Perran Quay
Touring Park
10 Metha Park
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
P/S: PH/GB
The decisions were read out.
A pre-application has been submitted for two x 3-storey dwellings in Mitchell on land which is
already elevated. RESOLVED: Clerk to advise that an application for a bungalow or dormer
style property would be preferable as it will be more in-keeping with the surrounding area.
A discussion took place regarding Cornwall Council’s decision to more to paperless planning. AM is
attending a meeting of the North Coast Cluster Group on 11th August which Edwina Hannaford and
Phil Mason will be attending. AM to advise that the website is not fit for purpose. NOTED.
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Urgent Matters Requiring a Decision:
a) Trees in Mitchell Playground: Colin Hawke has devised a schedule of suggested works.
RESOLVED: Clerk to get quote for works. It was reported that there is a fallen tree in
Metha Woods. RESOLVED: AM to speak to landowner.
b) Ragwort in the Recreation Ground: The Clerk has received a letter from a member of the
Village Clean-Up Group advising that there is ragwort in the Recreation Ground which
needs clearing. RESOLVED: Clerk to contact the Probation Service and ask them to
undertake the works.
c) Report from Cubert Crossroads Meeting held on 3rd August: AM gave a report of the
meeting which was well attended. The pressure group will be delivering a petition to County
Hall on 6th August. The results of the feasibility study are expected at the end of
September. NOTED.
d) Trevilson Educational Fund: GB and CV gave a report of the recent meeting. Concern was
expressed about the treatment of the Pre-School. Representatives from Lappa Valley
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attended the meeting and are looking for funding to rebuild the pumphouse. NOTED.
Correspondence:
SENDER
CONTENT
RESOLVED
Newlyn East
PCC
Grasscutting in churchyard
Cornwall Council
Call for potential housing sites on
Brownfield land
Consultation on draft revised statement of
principles – Gambling Act
Bin emptying at the Skatepark
RESOLVED: Clerk to respond to letter
and advise that cutting schedule can be
adjusted to suit the PCC.
NOTED
Cornwall Council
Jane Dawson
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NOTED
Following discussions it was
RESOLVED to invite the Co-Ordinator of
the Village Clean-Up Group to attend
the next PC meeting to discuss further.
Finance:.
a. Accounts: RESOLVED: Accounts totalling £1210.42 were approved for payment
(appendix 1).
b. Urgent Financial Matters: None.
Items for the September 2015 Agenda
 Community Waste Scheme
Closure:
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked members for their attendance. He advised
that the next scheduled Full Council Meeting will take place on 14th September 2015 at
7.00pm in the Primary Room, St. Newlyn East Methodist Chapel. The meeting closed at
20.45pm
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