ICKHAM & WELL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of Ickham & Well Parish Council held on Monday, 23rd February 2009 at
Ickham Village Hall at 7-40pm
PRESENT: Cllrs G. Preston (Chairman) J. Bird, P. Claxton, B. Dwyer and S. Mount.
Apologies received from Cllrs S. Twyman and Mrs Wyant.
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr D. Humphrey-Woodward, Parish Clerk and three members of the public
1/2009 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
None were declared
2/2009 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the last Council meeting held on 15th December 2008 had been circulated. It was
proposed by Cllr Claxton, seconded by Cllr Dwyer that they be accepted as a correct record and were
signed by the Chairman.
The minutes of the Planning Forum held on 26th January 2009 had been circulated. It was proposed by
the Cllr Dwyer, seconded by Cllr Claxton that these be accepted as correct record and signed by the
Chairman.
3/2009 Meeting opened to the Public
The Chairman then suspended agenda and invited Mrs Graham to address the Council. In relation to
the planning application CA/09/104/ADV listed on the agenda she drew attention that it may be
considered as incomplete as it did not contain a planning/design statement and that additional
information may be received in due course from Canterbury City Council.
The Chairman then closed the meeting to the public and returned to the agenda, dealing next with item
5 Planning Matters.
4/2009 PLANNING MATTERS
(a) Applications for consideration: CA/09/104/DAV- Non-illuminated sign – The Old Rectory, The Street, Ickham
After a lengthy discussion on this application it was proposed by Cllr Claxton, seconded by Cllr Bird
that no decision be made and it be adjourned until further information was received from CCC. A
letter to be sent to Development Control, Canterbury CC advising them of the Parish Council’s
decision and requesting any further information that they may receive. Carried.
CA/09/153/LUE – Certificate of existing lawful development of land and buildings for equestrian use
– Barton Field Farm, Wingham Road, Ickham - NO OBJECTION but it should be ensured that the
existing public footpath is not obstructed.
CA/09/214/TPO – Felling & pruning of trees – Cedar Hill, Canterbury Road, Ickham – NO
OBJECTION
(b) Decisions made by Planning Forum between meetings
Noted under item 2/2009
(c) To note decisions made by Canterbury CC
CA/08/1287/ICK – Extensions and alternations including roof extension to bungalow (Revised
scheme) – Little Duckpits, Cherville Lane, Bramling – GRANTED
CA/08/1328/ICK – Conversion of garage loft space to additional living accommodation with dormer
window to side and balcony to front (Revised scheme) – 5 Ickham Court Farm, Ickham - GRANTED
CA/08/1462/FUL – Beech Tree House, The Street – single-storey extn to side & roof extn with dormer
windows to existing single-storey front extn of dwelling. GRANTED
5/2009 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
(a) Ickham Notice Board – Cllr Claxton advised that the repair had now been carried out. Cllr
Claxton offered to re-paint the other notice boards for which he was thanked.
6/2009 FINANCE
(a) Statement of accounts for December and January 2009
Receipts
Balance b/f
£11,930.34
Bank interest
13.62
Total
£11,943.96
Payments
Balance b/f`
Ickham PCC – Grant
Ickham Village Hall Committee – Rent
D. H-Woodward –Office expenses
D. H-Woodward – Salary
D. Parr – Tree pruning at Village Green
Total
Balance in Bank
Accounts to be paid
Parish Plan grant
Clerk’s salary for last qtr of year
ACRK Subs for 2009
£4,547.33
£550.00 Cheque No 333
£60.00
334
£110.89
335
£306.00
336
745.20
337
£6319.42
£5624.54
£500.00
£306.00
£35.00
It was proposed by Cllr Bird, seconded by Cllr Mount that the accounts be accepted and approved.
Carried.
7/2009
CORRESPONDENCE
Cllr Michael Northey – Uptake of KCC parish council website offer – It was agreed that the Ickham
PC should have its own website and to pursue this via KCC. Clerk to arrange.
CCC Parish Council Concurrent Function grant 2009-2010 – noted that full amount may not be
granted
CCC East Kent Joint Parish Independent Remuneration Panel- Chairman to complete.
The following will be circulated
CCC East Kent Local Strategic Partnership – East Kent Sustainable Community Strategy –
consultation
Communities & Local Government – Communities in Control – Real people, real power
CCC Agenda for Joint Meeting of Rural Areas – 19th January 2009
Southern Water update
NHS – New Aylesham Health Centre
Stour View
Close to Home
Oast to Coast
NHS Annual Report 2007
Publications – The Bulletin, Clerks & Councils Direct and Local Council Review
8/2009
HIGHWAY MATTERS
(a)
Joint Transport Board – The Chairman gave a report on the meeting held on 9th Feb 2009
when 3 Parish Councillors spoke on the urgent need for a reduction in the speed limit and
improvements to the A257 between the Casino Filling Station and Littlebourne. The Board decided
that a 40mph limit and other safety features were required at once. Cllr Claxton requested that the
Parish Council seek an urgent site meeting with Kent Highways to implement the Board’s decision.
(b)Warning signs for safety of children along Wickham Lane –A further reply from KHS advised
that no signs would be permissible under D of T regulations.
The Chairman reported that a donation of yellow tabards had been made for the children to wear.
(c) Tourist signs for Duke Williams- Nothing further heard.
9/2009
POLICE MATTERS
Police Rural Parish Council Forum – meeting Sat 28th Feb at Nackington Police Station- Cllr Claxton
to attend.
10/2009
PARISH PLAN
Cllr Dwyer reported that about 150 completed questionnaires had now been received. This was a good
response which the Committee was now sorting through. He made a request for the history of the
village.
11/2009
KAPC / ACRK / CPRE
(a) ACRK- Climate Change- A Challenge for your Community? 14th March 20009 at Lenham - noted
(b) KALC – Canterbury Area Committee minutes of meeting held on 14th Jan 2009 – to be circulated
A copy had already been .passed to Cllr Dwyer.
12/2009
VILLAGE GREEN & OPEN SPACE LAND
The Chairman advised that Stripy Landscapes wished to continue with the mowing contract for 2009
at the same price though the firm was now registered for VAT.
The Chairman also reported that the bench being donated by the Hodge family had now been
purchased and was to be dedicated when installed. Members of the Council to attend.
13/2009
VILLAGE HALL
Cllr Bird asked if essential repairs would be covered under the CCC Concurrent Grants. The Clerk to
enquire.
14/2009
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
It was agreed that County Cllr Michael Northey be invited as guest speaker.
15/2009
ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS
Cllr Mrs Wyant had reported that the tree on Mansfield’s land opposite the Old School House in
School Lane appeared unsafe and required attention. She also sought support from the Parish Council
against the possible closure of Ellen Court flats, the sheltered accommodation at Littlebourne to
which Councillors agreed.
Cllr Claxton complained about the volume of rubbish in the lay-by on the A257 at Bramling.
16/2009
DATES FOR NEXT MEETINGS
Ordinary Parish Council meeting commencing at 6-30pm followed by
Annual Parish Meeting at Ickham Village Hall on Mon, 20th April 2009 at 7-30pm.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 9pm.