{"id":1027,"date":"2024-01-25T11:40:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T11:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cropthorneparishcouncil.co.uk\/?p=1027"},"modified":"2024-08-25T18:35:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T17:35:13","slug":"minutes-meeting-08-01-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cropthorneparishcouncil.co.uk\/index.php\/minutes-meeting-08-01-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Minutes Meeting 08\/01\/2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minutes for Cropthorne Parish Council meeting held on Monday 8th<\/sup> January 2024<\/h2>\n

7 pm in the Village Hall.<\/h2>\n

2023\/22<\/p>\n

Present: <\/strong>Chairman B Annis, Cllr J King, Cllr W Clive, Cllr K Styan, Cllr Hall,<\/p>\n

District Cllr A Crump, CC Cllr L. Eyre Clerk : Richard Timney<\/p>\n

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  1. Apologies <\/strong>Cllr Smythe<\/li>\n
  2. Declarations of Interest. Cllr Hall, Cllr King<\/strong> \u2013 village hall.<\/li>\n
  3. Approval of minutes from meeting Monday 6th<\/sup> November 2023 \u2013 <\/strong>acceptance agreed. Proposed Cllr Styan, Seconded Cllr Clive.<\/li>\n
  4. Planning <\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. W\/23\/02387\/FUL Location: Land At (Os 0048 4483), Blacksmiths Lane, Cropthorne Description of Proposal: Change of use from orchard only to orchard and 5 glamping\/ bell tent camping pitches plus the erection of other ancillary buildings and car parking. Cllrs felt that the impact of extra traffic and disruption to an orchard would be too great. OBJECT<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. W\/23\/02427\/FUL Location: Clives Of Cropthorne, The Heath, Main Road, Cropthorne Description of Proposal: Extension to Tea Room. NO OBJECTION<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. W\/23\/02216\/FUL Location: The Cliffs, Brook Lane, Cropthorne, Pershore, WR10 3JY Description of Proposal: Replacement dwelling NO OBJECTION<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. HIGHWAY MATTERS (TO INCLUDE FLOODING)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Middle Lane Flooding. <\/strong>Gulley pipes cleared and now working much better.<\/li>\n
  10. Field opposite Bell Inn<\/strong> has been thought of as a source of run off onto the highway and into the brook. Cllr Styan has spoken to the farmer about some measures to reduce the run off \u2013 including the planting of grasses at the border to slow the flow.<\/li>\n
  11. The PC to seek a meeting with Mr Barnes<\/strong>, from the County Council, to discuss speed sign sites in the village and passing places in Field Barn Lane.<\/li>\n
  12. BALDWINS BANK.<\/strong> A quotation for the works identified in the report was approved and TC Contracting Ltd \u2013 from Cropthorne, will carry out the works shortly. Cllr Styan will investigate bat boxes and bird boxes for placement at the site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2023\/23<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. WYCHAVON RURAL FUND. <\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. The PC\u2019s expression of interest in the fund in favour of works to local footpaths near the school was accepted. Footpath 506B was identified as a key target for improvement. The PC favours the placement of gravel or other material to make the path less muddy in winter and less overgrown in the summer. The County Council will be approached to help with the project.<\/li>\n
    3. Basil Brook bridge is not safe and will be reported to the Rights of Way Officer and the County Council\u2019s reporting web page.<\/li>\n
    4. The village hall will look at costs for improving their roadside parking areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      2023\/20<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. COUNTY COUNCILLOR\u2019S \/ DISTRICT COUNCILLOR\u2019S REPORTS <\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. Cllr Eyre submitted her report. Topics covered included local footpaths, road repairs and the County Council\u2019s poor financial position. Clerk to look into the One.Network website to see if it is helpful in notifications about roadworks and closures.<\/li>\n
      3. Cllr Crump reported on funding opportunities for a community orchard, improvements to toilets in Droitwich Lido, and the ongoing project to monitor the state of local rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        10. PROGRESS REPORTS \/ UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Clerk\u2019s Report <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Clerk to arrange a meeting with Mr Barry Barnes from the County Council Highways Department to look at speed sign locations and options and passing places in Field Barn Lane. Cllrs asked if Mr Barnes could advise on whether signs could be moved from post to post on occasion.<\/p>\n

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          1. Lengthsman – <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The Lengthsman has just got back to work after a serious illness and will be spending a lot of time catching up after two months of disruption.<\/p>\n

            The new bench will be installed in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

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            1. Speeding \/ Traffic<\/strong> : Combined with use of CIL money <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The collection of speed data through the village has started. The results will inform the proposals for Speed Watch and other speed control measures, including red road markings and warning signs.<\/p>\n

              New quotes have been received for solar powered vehicle activated speeding signs. Consideration will be given to their purchase and positioning in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

              2023\/24<\/strong><\/p>\n

              11<\/strong>. FINANCE \/ GOVERNANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. Payments for approval\/made since November 6th<\/sup> 2023<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Clerk\u2019s salary<\/td>\nStanding Order<\/td>\n28th<\/sup> each month<\/td>\n\u00a3325.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Lengthsman<\/td>\nStanding order paused after Nov 20th payment<\/td>\n20th<\/sup> each month<\/td>\n176.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Wychavon DC<\/td>\nDog bin service<\/td>\nApproved\/paid 4\/1\/2024<\/td>\n110.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                PATA payroll<\/td>\nPayroll services<\/td>\nTo approve<\/td>\n25.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                PKF LittleJohn<\/td>\nEnd of yr audit<\/td>\nTo approve<\/td>\n252.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                HMRC<\/td>\nPAYE tax due<\/td>\nTo approve<\/td>\n113.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                To note income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
                WELCOME TO OUR FUTURE<\/td>\nGrant for Baldwins Bank<\/td>\n16th<\/sup> Nov<\/td>\n1500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                WCC<\/td>\nLengthsman payment<\/td>\n20th<\/sup> Nov<\/td>\n176.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Meakins Randolf Charity<\/td>\nBench funding<\/td>\n30th<\/sup> Nov<\/td>\n695.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                Current balance \u00a3 23,030.47 in Treasurers Account. Approved<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. Budget for 2024 \u2013 25 was proposed with a 5% increase. Equating to a 3.1% increase in the precept for the Parish Council. Approved<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  12. VILLAGE HALL – <\/strong>Report from Cllr King and Cllr Hall. <\/em><\/p>\n

                  Junior Football Team and the Village Hall are working to secure some funding for pitch improvements \u2013 particularly in relation to drainage – from the Football Foundation.<\/p>\n

                  13.<\/strong> ITEMS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION \/ AGENDAS<\/strong><\/p>\n