WELFORD PARISH COUNCIL
WELFORD PARISH COUNCIL
A MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
THURSDAY 22ND JULY 2010 AT THE VILLAGE HALL
COMMENCING AT 7.30 PM
Present Councillors Mr. A Boardman Chairman
Mr. J Frommont Vice Chair
Mr. N Brotherton
Mr. P Cheshire
Mr. A Curtis
Mr. C Foster
Mrs. P Hayhurst
Mrs. J Matthew
Clerk Mrs. R Warne
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513. Apologies
Apology received and accepted from Councillor Ainsworth, Councillor Lockwood
and Councillor Catherine Boardman.
514. To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting 24th June 2010
It was noted that Councillor Foster was present at the June meeting.
The Minutes of the Meeting 24th June 2010 were duly confirmed as a true and
accurate record on a proposition by Councillor Matthew and seconded by Councillor
Frommont.
515. Declarations of Interest
Councillor Cheshire declared an interest in the Youth Club.
516. Public Participation
June Berkin of the local Youth Club attended the meeting to discuss with the
Parish Council the impact of Streetvibe on the Youth Club and the future of
Streetvibe in the village. June Berkin also notified the Parish Council that
the Youth Club has recently secured funding via Awards for All and the Parish
Council congratulated the Youth Club on achieving this. The funding will be
used to assist in providing various trips and activities.
Councillor Matthew explained that Streetvibes funding ceases in August and
that no further funding has been confirmed to date.
The Parish Council responded that they would support one or both organizations
and should Streetvibe succeed in getting funding then a meeting will be arranged
with both parties to discuss what each group can deliver.
517. Matters Outstanding and Arising from Previous Meeting
Damaged Street Light Street light has been replaced and insurance claim
is ongoing.
Overgrown hedges West End These hedges have now been cut back
Dog Bin Clerk has written to advise DDC where the bin is being installed
and Councillor Boardman to speak to Councillor Ainsworth to organize the installation.
War Memorial maintenance War Memorial has been inspected and cost for
the cleaning of the stone and letters repainted has been received from Harborough
Stone. Discussions took place and it was agreed to look at alternative quotes
for the cleaning of the Memorial.
Cheque Book additional signatory Councillor Matthew advised that she has
now received the necessary forms for completion at the end of the meeting.
Clerk has received a letter for identification in order to amend the address
on the account.
Missing Welford Sign Clerk advised that this is going to be replaced by
Rights of Way.
Reservoir Stile carried forward to the next meeting.
Overgrown hedges on A5199 clerk to chase NCC
518. Correspondence and Agenda Item Requests
DDC Adoption of Assets
NCC Highways 17 High Street Erection of bollards Councillor Boardman
to speak to Ian Boyes.
519. Reports
Highways 2/4 Northampton Road Residents have agreed to the plan for hard
surfacing and work should commence in the next two to three months.
Highways - Other Defects Councillor Ainsworth reported on the following:-
1. Parking Restriction sign in layby This replaced sign has fallen off and
Councillor Boardman will look into this.
Playing Field Inspection Councillor Boardman inspected the Playing Field
and the play equipment has not yet been repaired and Clerk to chase Solutions4playgrounds.
Pocket Park Report of the AGM has been passed to Clerk for circulation.
Notice board has been vandalized again and the Committee will be discussing
this at their next meeting. Councillor Hayhurst reported on various items
which had been damaged throughout the village and the time it takes to report
these to the Police was discussed.
Youth Provision Councillor Matthew offered her congratulations to the
Youth Club for obtaining the grant and advised that she had emailed Kaley
to say well done.
Question was asked if the Parish Council has provided the Youth Club with
funding and Councillor Cheshire advised that funding was provided in the beginning
and since then they have been self funded.
520 Planning Matters
1. Yelverton Wind Farm noted that this application has now been approved.
521. Finances and Policies
1. Bank Statement Figure as at 17th July 2010 - £5426.06
2. Receipts
3. Payment approved Clerk salary & expenses June £ 190.96
Clerk six month computer use £ 100.00
Clerk salary July £ 185.06
Gaynor Groundcare £ 810.75
522. Any Other Business
Councillor Brotherton advised that the van has now been moved from the corner
of The Leys by the Police.
Councillor Cheshire explained the problem he experienced whilst using the
bus service and how on phoning the bus company they organized a taxi for him
and paid for it. Recommends that residents report problems direct to Bus Company
and they may be able to assist immediately.
Councillor Cheshire advised that the Youth and Community Centre are organizing
a Christmas Market and would be hoping to erect a marquee on the playing field.
Request in writing to be made to the Parish Council for discussion at the
next meeting.
523. Date of the next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 23rd September 2010.
Future meeting dates:-
The following future meeting dates were agreed:-
28th October
9th December
28th January 2011
Meeting closed at 8.40 PM