{"id":958,"date":"2023-05-28T16:55:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T15:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cropthorneparishcouncil.co.uk\/?p=958"},"modified":"2024-08-25T18:35:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T17:35:18","slug":"minutes-meeting-15th-may-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cropthorneparishcouncil.co.uk\/index.php\/minutes-meeting-15th-may-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Minutes Meeting 15th May 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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DRAFT – Minutes from a meeting of Cropthorne Parish Council held on Monday 15th<\/sup> May 2023 7 pm in the Village Hall.<\/h2>\n

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

District Cllr A. Crump, Lengthsman, Steve Baker Clerk : Richard Timney<\/p>\n

Election of Chair and Vice Chair<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cllr Bob Annis (Chair) Cllr Scott Smythe (Vice Chair) \u2013 both signed acceptance of office forms.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. APOLOGIES \u2013 Cllr Eyre<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. <\/strong>Cllr King and Hall \u2013 village hall. <\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING MONDAY 6TH<\/sup> MARCH 2023 \u2013 <\/strong>acceptance agreed. Proposed Cllr Clive, Seconded Cllr Hall.<\/li>\n
  4. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Issues raised included a request for another dog waste bin for the village, whether there was a time restriction on the use of loud bird scarers and speeding traffic in Field Barn Lane.<\/p>\n

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    1. PLANNING <\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. W\/23\/00812\/FUL Smokey Farm Smokey Lane \u2013 consultation on wider use of accommodation on site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Cllrs will arrange a site visit and report back.<\/p>\n

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      1. W\/23\/00278\/PIP \u2013 Cllrs noted the approval in principle by WCC of this development. They were disappointed the highways advice had been rejected in relation to traffic level in (and the narrowness of) Field Barn Lane. They welcomed the chance to comment further on this development when full planning permission is sought. Councillors will seek footpath and better vehicle capacity in relation to this development.<\/li>\n
      2. HIGHWAY MATTERS (TO INCLUDE FLOODING). <\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. Flooding issue in Middle Lane<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Gulleys need rodding out between gulleys \u2013 not just at the gulleys themselves. Clerk to report to CC and Wychavon highways.<\/p>\n

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        1. Flooding outside 2\/5 Blacksmiths Lane<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Flooding caused by a burst watermain was noted.<\/p>\n

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          1. Poor visibility at the junction with Field Barn Lane and the B4084<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            A further 2m of hedge from a nearby property would need to be cut back to make the junction safer. Clerk to raise with WCC and Wychavon Highways and to seek guidance on a \u201cfor sale\u201d sign at the junction that may be adding to visibility problems.<\/p>\n

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            1. Parking right up to the junction of Main St\/Middle Lane<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              This is a continuing problem. Cars parking too close to this junction are causing a hazard. The issue is to be raised with local police and the PC will investigate installing a visibility mirror on the junction with WCC highways dept.<\/p>\n

              2023\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. COUNTY COUNCILLOR\u2019S \/ DISTRICT COUNCILLOR\u2019S REPORTS <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Cllr Crump introduced herself to the Parish Council and is waiting for her first District council meeting to take place since her election on May 4th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

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                1. PROGRESS REPORTS \/ UPDATES<\/strong><\/li>\n
                2. Lengthsman <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Cllrs discussed the County Footpath Maintenance Pilot. Noted the very small increase in the LM budget (5%). For work on footpaths to be effective the Parish needs a volunteer footpath warden to report issues to the Clerk who can then seek permission to carry out remedial works. Clerk will seek volunteers through the website and notice boards.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Community Infrastructure Levy Fund<\/strong> \u2013 awaiting Community Speed Watch scheme to be set up and road markings installed by WCC before deciding if any other traffic calming measure are required.<\/li>\n
                  2. Speeding \/ Traffic<\/strong>: Combined with use of CIL money above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n