South Littleton Parish Council
Minutes of the Council meeting held at 7-30pm on
Thursday 19th February 2015
Present
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Councillors:Sean Witheford Chairman
Richard Herborn vice Chairman (8-00pm)
Tracey Hirons
Matthew Shaw
Roger Jones
Debbie Jones
In Attendance
Clerk - Chris Size
Apologies
Cllr. Jan Sherriff
Apologies
02/15/01
Cllr. Sherriff had submitted her apologies which were
accepted
Declaration of Interest
02/15/02
No new declarations
Clerk
Clerk
02/15/03
Schedule of declarations available on request from Clerk Clerk
02/15/04
There were no applications for dispensation
Minutes of Previous Meeting
02/15/05
Acceptance of the minutes of the meetings held on the
15th January 2015 were proposed by Cllr. S Witheford
and seconded by Cllr M Shaw. They were approved
Clerk
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District Councillor Report
02/15/06
Cllr Lasota did not attend the meeting or submit a report
County Councillor Report
02/15/07
County Councillor Adams did not attend the meeting.
His report was submitted after the meeting as it did not
form part of the meeting it is attached at the end of these Clerk
minutes
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Finance
02/15/08
02/15/09
Cllr Witheford proposed and Cllr Shaw seconded that
payments for February 2015 of £1,521.20 and the
receipt of £375.97 (£362.52 from Worcester County
Council and Allotment rent £13.45) schedule submitted,
be accepted.
This proposal was agreed.
Clerk
Clerk’s Update
02/15/10
All items brought to the attention including
correspondence from:- .
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Lion Court Homes – Copy of the completed
agreement for the Section 38/278 and Bond
(£208k) for the site on Shinehill Lane, South
Littleton
Lion Court Homes – request for the Council to
consider whether they would take on the
responsibility for the Public Open Space and the
Balancing Pond at the site off Shinehill Lane
Clerk to obtain more information and given the
authority to reply to the question subject to certain
constraints.
Worcester C. C. copy of consultation re SWDP
and call for sites for travellers
Wychavon Sport – Parish Games Newsletter
Littleton Village Hall thanks for donation
Wychavon D C information re meeting on the 25th
March re a Strong Communities event
Information that Barclays Bank Plc will match any
funds raised for a Local Charity that helps young
people
Littleton Bowling Club request for the Council to
write to Wychavon Planning Department
expressing support for the improvement to their
club.
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This was agreed.
Urgent Decisions
Clerk reported that he was required to make an urgent
decision re instructing a recommended Chartered
Surveyor to survey the Officers club. See later in the
minutes
Clerk
Social Events
02/15/22
As Cllr Sherriff was absent the details of the dates for
the Parish Fun Day, Scarecrow competition and the
Christmas event would be carried forward to the next
meeting.
02/15/23
Cllr Witheford, on behalf of St Michaels Church,
requested the use of the Recreation ground on the 16th
June 2015 (date to be confirmed) This was agreed.
Littleton Bowls Club
02/15/24
Clerk reported that he had informed the Bowling club of
their decision where to place a shed for the junior
football club.
02/15/25
The club reported that they were happy to comply with
the Parish’s wishes.
South Meadow report
Ministry of Justice
02/15/26
Clerk reported that there had been no response from
The Ministry of defence solicitors
02/15/27
Agreed that the Parish should now commence looking at
alternative solutions
Cllr Witheford to contact local land owners to explore the
02/15/28
possibility of obtaining land in order for the Parish to use
and provide extra facilities for the area. .
This item to be carried forward
The comprehensive report from Kirkham Pryer
02/15/29
Chartered Surveyors on the Officers Club on South
Meadow was discussed. It was agreed that there was
work to be completed on the building and that until the
Parish knew the cost of these repairs they would be
unable to make a decision.
02/15/30
Cllr Hirons to forward a copy of the report to a builder
from Blackminster to ascertain some idea of costs.
2/15/31
Working Group
Cllr Sherriff reported that the working group were
awaiting the acquisition of any land
Cllr Herborn arrived at 8-00pm
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Cllr Sherriff
Clerk
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Cllr
Witheford
Cllr Hirons
Progress reports
Open Spaces Report
02/12/32
Clerk reported that having contacted the management
committee of the Scout Hut they indicated that they were
willing to consider offering the toilet facilities to players
and spectators of junior football.
02/15/33
Cllr Hirons reported that at least one planter had been
purchased
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Health and Safety
Cllr Herborn reported that he had inspected the play
equipment and all were in good order except for one
piece that needed a very small repair. The equipment
was not a danger to users
Clerk to continue to supply the documents at each
meeting
Traffic Group
Cllr Witheford reported that he was to contact the
supplier (Westcotec Ltd) of the VAS equipment..
Cllr
Herborn
Clerk
Cllr
Witheford
Defibrillator
Clerk reported that contact had been made with the
supplier asking for help as to how we could obtain a
power supply to a machine on South Meadow.
Salesman wishes to visit the site
Clerk reported that the Parish’s street light contractor
couldn’t offer a solution
Clerk
Street Light energy & capital Costs
Clerk reported that he had made contact with suppliers
and was awaiting replies
Clerk
PACT
Cllrs D and R Jones submitted the following minutes:Evesham Rural North
Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 19th January,
2015
Venue: The Fleece Inn Bretforton
Present: Alastair Adams, Alan Anderson, Julie de Paris,
Debbie Jones, Roger Jones, Phil Stayte, Tony Ward,
Simon Wilkins, Fred Young
Apologies: Julie Bayliss, Keith Wright
1.
Introductions
Simon Wilkins from North & Middle Littleton introduced
himself as a new member and the other attendees
reciprocated.
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Cllr
Witheford
Clerk
2.
Apologies
See above
3.
Any Other Issues / Updates from last meeting
Dog fouling along footpath from Three Cocks Lane to
Gibbs Lane, Offenham – Alastair Adams reported that
Wychavon DC is intending to add dog fouling and fly
tipping to it list of council ‘promises’ in its next term, and
is intending to trial electronic penalty notice machines
(similar to those used by parking enforcement officers)
to streamline the process of issuing enforcement
notices. The meeting requested an update on progress
at the next meeting from Alastair Adams. FOLLOW UP
AT NEXT MEETING
Quad bikes on the bridleway near to Cleeve Prior
Traveller Site – it was agreed that this situation is now
greatly improved and the meeting agreed to close the
item. CLOSED
Complaints of parking issues around Honeybourne
School – it was agreed that this situation is now greatly
improved and the meeting agreed to close the item.
CLOSED
Speeding along Buckle Street, Bickmarsh and Station
Road, Honeybourne – Julie de Paris reported that a
speed survey had been conducted on Shinehill Lane
and 7 drivers had been stopped and offered advice.
Alan Anderson reported an apparent reduction in
speeding in this location, but with occasional notable
exceptions! Julie de Paris went on to report that due to
the ‘Increase in rural crime (2)’ item (see below) other
actions have been delayed. FOLLOW UP AT NEXT
MEETING
Increase in rural crime (1) – in Keith Wright’s absence
and without any written input the meeting agreed to hold
this item over for a report from Keith Wright at the next
meeting. FOLLOW UP AT NEXT MEETING
Neighbourhood Watch reports – Julie de Paris had
included on the meeting pack an internet link for any
interested persons to follow to sig up for Neighbourhood
Watch reports. No further update was available and the
meeting agreed for Julie de Paris to provide an update
at the next meeting. FOLLOW UP AT NEXT MEETING
4.
Issues identified at the last meeting
Incident reports – Julie de Paris reported that progress
has been made with moving towards the Hub in
Evesham being able to issue these reports but that this
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is not yet complete. The meeting agreed that Julie de
Paris should update the next meeting. FOLLOW UP AT
NEXT MEETING
Enquiry to Trading Standards regarding sale of chain
saws – Julie de Paris reported to the meeting that no
update had been received from Trading Standards and
also that the vendor has not been seen locally recently.
FOLLOW UP AT NEXT MEETING
5.
New issues identified
Increase in rural crime (2) – the meeting discussed the
recent, significant rise in crimes occurring in the villages
and the level of resident concern that now exists
regarding this. It was also discussed that there are
many other crimes of a similar nature that are currently
going unreported and all PACT members should urge
members of their communities to report all crimes and /
or suspicious activity to the Police; let the Police be the
judge of the significance of it.
- Debbie and Roger Jones reported that a number of
CCTV systems have been installed on the South
Meadow estate and it was agreed that Debbie Jones will
provide Julie de Paris with the contact details for the
system owners.
- Phil Stayte commented that the Police are reviewing
their communications with the community to ensure that
appropriate reassurance is being offered. Among the
key points that he made were that there are extra Police
patrols now in the key areas and that analysis of the
crimes committed (mainly theft of / from vehicles and
non-dwelling burglary) indicates that these are crimes
against property rather than the person.
- The meeting requested an update on progress from
Julie de Paris / Phil Stayte at the next meeting.
FOLLOW UP AT NEXT MEETING
Warning signage approaching road works on Offenham
to Evesham road – the meeting expressed concern
about the apparently inadequate warning of the road
works and traffic lights close to the ‘blind’ bridge on this
road and the risk of cars approaching at speed unaware
of the increased risk of stationary traffic. Alastair Adams
agreed to follow up with Worcestershire CC Highways.
FOLLOW UP AT NEXT MEETING
6.
Any other business:-None
7.Date of next meeting:-The meeting proposed a date of
Monday 16th March, 2015 at 7.00 pm, at the Royal
British Legion Club, Offenham
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Planning and Urgent planning matters since production of agenda
02/15/42
Approved: - Mr Watson, Sunnyside, Shinehill Lane
Clerk
Single Storey rear extension
02/15/43
Application: - W/15/00216/PP Mr M Allcock, The Old
Nic, Main Street
Side extension to form single garage. New dry stone
boundary wall
02/15/44
W/15/00237/CU and W/15/00238/PN Wyre Quality Cars
G Bennetts Hill Business
Park, Long Hyde Road,
Change of use from B1/B8 to Sui Generis Motor Trade
use (retrospective) and Auto Enginuity Change of use
from B1/B8 to B2 motor trade
02/15/45
W/14/02579/LB Mr Yapp, 8 Manor Farm, Farm Lane,
Replacement and refurbishment of windows
02/15/46
Development of land off Station Road
Clerk had received an update proposal for the above.
Clerk to send full details to all Councillors to obtain their
reaction
Recreation Ground security
02/15/47
Clerk reported that he had received 3 quotations for the
additional trip wire on the recreation ground.
Agreed that the quote from Le Brun contractors be
approved. Their quote was the cheapest and the only
one with a time frame. Cllr Witheford abstained from
voting
Littleton School
02/15/48
Cllr Witheford reported that the general opinion was that
they should say ‘no’ to the proposal that local primary
schools had been asked to consider taking year 6
children for the extra year and then transferring them to
a Middle school.
Councillor’s reports and items for future agenda
02/15/49
Nil
Urgent Matters at discretion of Chairman
02/15/50
Nothing under this item
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Date and Venue of Future meetings
02/15/52
Agreed that the next meeting be Thursday 19th March
2015, 7-30pm, at the Scout Hut on the Recreation
Ground, Long Hyde Road, South Littleton.
Clerk
Meeting Closed at 8-20pm
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Chairman
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End of February 2015 minutes
Notes of Public Open Forum
No members of the public attended
County Councillor Report- South Littleton
Month: February 2015
Prepared by Alastair Adams
Littletons Division, Worcestershire County Council
County Council News:
From April 2015, the Care act 2014 introduces a series of reforms that affect existing and
new service users, their families, and carers. There are 60,000 carers in Worcestershire. For
more information, see www.gov.uk/careandsupport
First Schools – there is a county wide move by academy schools to hold public consultation
on whether to add a year 6. This is causing widespread concern in middle schools as it will
affect their funding. I met with the Head of Blackminister to discuss. Everyone is asking all
schools, high, middle and first schools, to work together to find a solution. The County
Council recognises that a move over to a 2 –tier school structure in Worcestershire over time
is the most likely outcome as only 5% of pupils in UK schools now use the 3-tier system.
However, the schools need to work together on this to achieve the best outcome for our
children.
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Planning –Strattford District Council
Long Marston Airfield – Cala Homes have put in planning application into Stratford District
Council for 400 new homes on the Long Marston Airfield. If this goes ahead, then this site
will ultimately merge with the old Engineers Site (Now called Meon View) which is already
being developed by St Modwen. This has the potential to grow into a town as nearly 2000
houses are already approved or pending approval! – so if you don’t want a new town on your
borders, make sure your objections are heard – for more details go to the Stratford District
Council web site http://apps.stratford.gov.uk/eplanning/ and enter the reference
14/03579/OUT
Highways
1.
HGV’s using Blacksmiths Lane – I have had another complaint, and asked the
resident to obtain the registration number of any HGV’s and to report them back to Unipart.
2.
2 x disabled parking spaces to be marked in Hathaway Close
County Council News: Broadband
Superfast Broadband was supposed to be installed in South Littleton by the end of December
2014, however BT Openreach hit a problem with the cabinet but it is planned to be upgraded
by end of March 2015. If you want to find out more, contact the Project Manager of Superfast
Broadband, Steve Ashton,
Steve Ashton – project manager of Superfast Broadband – his email =
sashton@worcestershire.gov.uk
Also, keep an eye on the web pages as follows, and look at Cabinet 8 Badsey
see http://www.superfastworcestershire.com/cabinet-status
Councillor’s Divisional Fund
In addition to the good causes already authorised, the following actions have happened this
month :
1.
The old Long Lartin Staff sports ground & club building – a grant has been requested
to help turn it into a community asset – paid
2.
Roundabout charity that supplies furniture to low income families – a grant to help
fund an apprentice – grant form submitted
3.
Pebworth Church – help requested to repair a wall - paid
4.
Blackminster School – help requested with brochure to promote school - grant form
submitted
5.
Honeybourne Cycle Fest has requested help with marketing – pending
Finally I visited various businesses in the area last month, and was very impressed with how
many people they employ, their successful growth, and their commitment to this area and
community. I visited the following:
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Unipart
2.
Kanes
3.
Planet Products
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Organics
5.
All Things Rural
6.
Roundabout
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