KINGTON ST MICHAEL PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THE
21ST JULY 2011 AT THE VILLAGE HALL, KINGTON ST MICHAEL THAT COMMENCED
AT 8.00 PM
Present:
Councillor:
Mrs L Durno – Chairman
Mrs M Hall, Mr W Isaac, Mr B Low, Mr R Sealy (until item
11/104), Mr R Squires.
In Attendance: Mrs C Sutton (Clerk), Cllr H Greenman (Wiltshire Council) and 2 members of the
public.
Prior to the start of the meeting Julia Stacey from ChAPS gave an interesting presentation on the
work that the Partnership gets involved in, and outlined some of their recent projects.
Public Question Time
There were no public questions.
MINUTES
11/093
Apologies
Apologies had been received from Cllr Marlow and Cllr Charge.
11/94
Declarations of Interest
Name
Item
Cllr Hall
Planning
Application
Cllr Sealy
Jubilee Footpath
Cllr Squires
Planning
application
Type of
Interest
Personal
Reason for
interest
On board of
Almshouses
Historical
Personal
Personal
Previous
owner of land
Householder
Action taken
Did not
participate in
discussion
None.
Did not
participate in
discussion.
11/095
Minutes of Last Meeting
The minutes of the meetings held on 16th June 2011 were received and approved as a correct
record before being signed by the Chair.
11/096
Report on Actions from last meeting
(i)
Clerk’s Report
Planning
Tallywacker Farm is now shown on the web-site as having been granted permission. There is no
reference to the agricultural tie.
QEII Fields
The application has been submitted, and current feedback is that the field would be suitable.
Tor Hill
A response has been received on the baffle gates, Cllr Hall has contacted WC to provide the
further information requested. The new signs are up, the two signs are now the road narrowing
signs, and the pedestrians in road signs.
Westlea
A meeting was held with Westlea on 27th June. Westlea are intending to do a topographical
survey soon. They also intend to talk to the current Honeyknob Hill residents and the occupants
of 45 & 47 KSM.
They intimated that they are possibly short on funding to a certain degree, as Government grant
funding has been reduced, and so they will look at the potential of an additional unit; either one 2
bed house or one house divided into 2 flats (which will still look like a house from the exterior) to
increase income.
Engineering works are going to be costly, against the amount of income they will receive from the
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new units, and so, as a last resort, they might need to sell one of the new properties rather than
lease it.
Additional parking spaces have now been included as we requested and they would offer parking
within the gardens of numbers 2 HKH (Westlea) and 3 HKH (privately owned).
The project is ongoing and they seem to have sorted out the access in principal with WC
Highways department.
Westlea have since noted that despite the viability proving somewhat challenging due to the costs
associated with the new road infrastructure, they are still keen to progress the scheme feasibility in
more detail and as a result will be arranging a topographical survey of the area and will notify
surrounding residents in advance of this taking place.
Recreation Field
Benches - Cllr Charge has found the missing bench hidden in undergrowth and she and Cllr Low
have returned it to its original position. This has since been removed and damaged, and the
purchase of a new bench will be put on the agenda for September.
Tidy Up – 5 Councillors, the Clerk and a Councillor’s husband spent a few hours in June clearing
rubbish from the recreation field and stream area. Many thanks to Bill and Roger for transporting
and storing some of the debris.
Bus Shelter
It was also reported that work had been carried out on the bus shelter to repair damaged roof tiles.
Insurance
Aon have responded to say that since the fencing around the kick wall was not specifically noted
on the listing of equipment it counts as a fence rather than play equipment, and as such is covered
by their usual fence policy, which is limited to damage by vehicles. The new insurers will be
contacted and asked to include the fencing with the kick wall as a separate specific piece of play
equipment.
Defibrillator Scheme
The 2 defibrillators and cabinets have been ordered and received and an estimate for the
electrical installation has been received, amounting to £140.56. The defibrillator at the school has
already been installed, and the one at the Jolly Huntsman will be installed once a convenient date
has been agreed with the Landlady. It was noted that leaflets had been received, which would
need to be printed with KSM specific information. The PC printer would be used to do this.
11/097
Policing
The Police had apologised for their non attendance at the meeting. They had reported that
everything was fairly quiet, but that any incidents should continue to be reported to them in the
usual way. The fair at Stanton Manor had gone well.
11/098
Planning Matters
(i)
WC Decisions received
a. N/11/01164/FUL – Erection of dwelling at Tallywacker Farm. Application
APPROVED. Cllr Greenman explained that once the certificate of lawful use had
been issued it became almost impossible for the Council to object to a replacement
dwelling. Concern was raised as to whether the agricultural condition had transferred
to the new planning application, and Cllr Greenman agreed to look in to this.
(ii)
11/099
Planning Applications received
a. N/11/02031/FUL – Demolition of garage building and replace with oak framed garage
complex at The Manor, KSM.
b. N/11/02032/LBC - Demolition of garage building and replace with oak framed garage
complex at The Manor, KSM.
c. N/11/02081/FUL – Relocation of Access Path and 3 porches at Lytes Almshouses
KSM. All three applications above had been dealt by the Clerk under delegated
authority. The response to each was to support.
d. N/11/01882/TCA – 20% reduction to Two Ash Trees at 2 Home Farm House, KSM.
It was agreed that this application should be supported, and the Clerk agreed to
respond to Wiltshire Council. ACTION CLERK
Highway Matters
(i)
Jubilee Footpath progress
A response had been received from Michael Crook to the letter to Wiltshire Council.
In it he offered to put an application in to the next PIGS grant session for half the
costs of installing fencing and hedging as required by Mr Royal along the length of
the footpath. He indicated that this was all that the PIGS scheme would consider
until usage of the path had been assessed.
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Concern had been raised about the continuation of the path past Magpie Cottage.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED that the proposal to submit
a grant application to PIGS should be accepted and that Mr Crook should be
informed that the PC is in discussions with the owners of Magpie Cottage about that
stretch of path. ACTION CLERK.
The Clerk was asked to formally request Mr Hughes to obtain the stakes to mark out
the Wiltshire Council owned land. ACTION CLERK
(ii)
11/100
Baffle Gates
A substantive response had been received on the baffle gates, and Cllr Hall had
attempted to contact the sender to provide further information.
Recreation Field
(i)
Bonfire Night
It was noted that in previous years the Parish Council had purchased the fireworks after a
donation had been made by the Recreation Field Working Group. It was proposed,
seconded and unanimously RESOLVED that the Parish Council should purchase the
fireworks, and were prepared to wait until after the event for a donation if that proved to be
necessary.
(ii)
Pergola
Cllr Low presented two quotes for the installation of a pergola at the children’s play area.
The design and siting of this had previously been agreed by the Parish Council. It was
proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED that the quote received from S.J.G.
Construction Ltd for £1,850 + Vat be accepted. Cllr Low agreed to place the order,
ensuring that the invoice was addressed to Kington St Michael Parish Council. ACTION
CLLR LOW.
(iii)
Signage
Proposed wording for signs at the entrance to the recreation field and the playground
were circulated. With some changes the wording was agreed and the clerk was asked to
investigate the provision of signs. These should be of at least double A3 in size. ACTION
CLERK.
(iv)
2010 RoSPA Report
This had been received late. The report highlighted that the ropes on the main climbing
frame were in need of attention, and the risk for this was high.
(v)
Play Equipment Maintenance
A quote had been obtained from Playdale for £1,365.20 to replace the seats on the junior
swings, and the nets, and to deliver and install these. It was proposed, seconded and
unanimously RESOLVED that this quote be accepted. The Clerk was asked to arrange
the installation. ACTION CLERK
11/101
Village Maintenance
It was noted that the plaque on the bus shelter could be repaired at a minimum cost, and Cllr Low
would look into this. ACTION CLLR LOW
11/102
Wiltshire Council Consultation
(i)
Wiltshire Core Strategy Development Plan
It was noted that Kington St Michael would be classed as a large village, due to the
amenities available. This would mean that new development would be allocated, but that
more grant funding could also be available. Discussion ensued over the necessity of
employment opportunities to be provided as well as housing.
(ii)
11/103
Wiltshire and Swindon Waste Allocations Development Plan
It was noted that the only impact on the Parish would be the expansion of the recycling
facility at Stanton St Quintin, which was seen as a positive development.
Allotments
Cllr Low reported that he had checked old maps of the parish for allotments, and found some at
Kyneton Way. There were none which could be reinstated.
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Possible sites had been identified ;
Mr Tayler’s land behind the school,
Land at Stanton Lane,
Mr Royal’s land at Paddock End and Tor Hill.
Of these, Mr Tayler’s land would be the only suitable site due to it’s proximity to a water supply
and the people who had requested allotments.
It was noted that a long lease may be preferable to Mr Tayler than an outright purchase, and it
was agreed that Cllr low should find out the minimum length of lease for funding to be available.
ACTION CLLR LOW
The Clerk should then write to Mr Tayler explaining the benefits of providing allotment land and
requesting a meeting. ACTION CLERK
Cllr Sealy left the meeting.
11/104
Standing Orders
Draft Standing Orders and Financial Regulations had been circulated prior to the meeting. These
were based on the new NALC model, and had been modified to reflect Kington St Michael Parish
Council’s requirements. It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED that the
documents be adopted as the Standing Orders of Kington St Michael Parish Council. The Clerk
agreed to circulate the final documents to everyone by email and in hard copy. ACTION CLERK.
11/105
Financial Matters
(i)
Report for June/July 2011
The financial report for June/July 2011 was reviewed and it was proposed seconded and
unanimously RESOLVED that the report be accepted and that payments be approved.
(ii)
11/106
Defibrillators
It was agreed that a separate savings account be opened to hold the defibrillator funds,
since there would be ongoing associated expenditure.
Exchange of information / reports from members
Cllr Low reported that the Jubilee Group wishes to donate some trees to the Parish to mark the
Jubilee. The group was thanked for this, and it was agreed that a suitable place for the trees
would be by the side of the Jubilee footpath.
Cllr Hall reported that the new almshouses would be ready by October, and applications were
invited. There would be a one bed unit and a two bed unit.
11/092
Correspondence
Correspondence received was available for inspection at the meeting, and a schedule was
circulated.
Meeting closed at 9.47pm
Next meeting;
8.00pm 22nd September 2011, KSM Village Hall
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