MINUTES OF A MEETING OF
CHADDESLEY CORBETT PARISH COUNCIL
Held on Monday 7 February 2005
at the Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall
Present: Councillors: Chairman, Mr
C Dodge, Mrs S Holding, Mr R Higgins, Mr C Rowberry, Mr D Spencer, Mr H Grove,
Mrs P Pardoe, Mr J Swift, Mr M Gibbs,
Mrs Y L Scriven (clerk).
County Cllr Mr S Clee
Approximately 21 members of the
public also attended the meeting.
1. APOLOGIES: Cllr Mr J Millington
(ill), Mrs V Adams (ill), Mr M Gibbs, County Cllr Mr S Clee
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING held on 10 January 2005 were approved.
FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - It was agreed to add the following to the published
Agenda
Item 5.5 Comprehensive Performance Assessment – Wyre Forest District Council
Item 7.5 Glebe Land
Item 8.2 Fly tipping
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr Mr C Rowberry (allotments)
4. REPORT BY WEST MERCIA POLICE
A representative of the Police did not attend the meeting.
5. CLERK'S REPORT ON ITEMS RAISED AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5.1 Parish Plan
The results leaflet had been published by the Steering Group and sent to every
household in the Parish, as well as those representing public authorities, the
police, and local clubs and associations. The Steering Group had requested
suggestions and comments from the Parish Council. The Parish Council
congratulated the Steering Group on the professional presentation and factual
information and requested that they submit a progress report on preferably by
the next Parish Council meeting.
5.2 Broadband
The Clerk reported difficulty in getting connected at home. It was agreed that
enquiries would be made into setting up a Parish Council web-page.
5.3 Freedom of Information Act 2000:
A letter from the office of the Deputy Prime Minister had been received which
authorised the Clerk and the Chairman under Section 36 of the Act to exclude
items for disclosure where that information would, or would be likely to,
inhibit:
The free and frank provision of advice, or
The free of frank exchange of views for the purpose of
deliberation, or
The effective conduct of public affairs
5.4 Quality Status
Most of the conditions for entry would shortly be met and an application could
be made after the next Parish Council elections in May 2006.
5.5 Worcestershire Core Waste Management:
Minutes of the meeting had been received and were an accurate record of the
meeting.
6. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/DECISION
6.1 Annual Parish Meeting: The Village Hall was not available on the provisional
date of 13 April 2005 and it was agreed that the Clerk would provide alternative
dates at the next meeting.
6.2 Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall Representatives: Cllrs Mr H Grove, Mrs P Pardoe
and Mr D Spencer, Mrs V Adams confirmed their willingness to remain as
Representatives on the Village Hall Committee.
6.3 Mobile Skateboard: Notification received that a portable unit was available
for use in the Parish on a 4 hour basis. Erection and dismantling would be
carried out by the District Council, and a tarmac surface was required. Details
would be published in the Parish Magazine and if anyone wished to make use of
this service they should contact the Clerk.
7. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/CONSULTATION
7.1 Temporary Closure Notice - UC13605 Tanwood Lane/Woodgate Green Lane,
Chaddesley Corbett – from its junction with C2059 Woodcote Lane to Astwood
- Work part of a carriageway repair commencing 3 weeks from 14 February 2005 –
3 day duration.
7.2 Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) Congratulations were extended the
Wyre Forest District Council for its achievements.
7.3 Highways Partnership: Temporary secondment of an officer from Wychavon
Highways was noted. Enquiries should be made via Cllr Mr S Clee in the interim.
7.4 Parish Forum – Thursday 21 April 2005: to be held at the Town Hall,
Kidderminster Agenda items to include:
Progress on Parish Plans
Affordable Housing
Letter from Kidderminster Foreign Parish Council regarding
Wyre Forest Area CALC
Police Consultative Committee - Cllrs
Mr C Rowberry, Mr H Grove, Mr D Spencer and Clerk would attend.
7.5 Glebe Land: It was suggested that the Parish Council should purchase part of
the allotment site for a future community project. It was agreed that a decision
would be deferred until completion of the Parish Plan when priorities could be
established. It was suggested that this should be included on the Agenda for a
future Parish Meeting.
8. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
8.1 Emergency Planning
Cllr Mr R Higgins gave a detailed report
following a meeting he had attended which highlighted how ill prepared the
County was for an emergency and the possible refugee problem which might result.
He called for local volunteers to help co-ordinate an early response team,
particularly those with medical and first aid skills.
8.2 Fly Tipping
Several incidents of fly-tipping were reported which would be notified to the
District Council. A spate of advertising notices had also been noted on the
highways.
8.3 Affordable Housing
Cllr Mr J Swift asked the Chairman for an
update on the current situation, and referred to an exchange of correspondence
between Dr. Taylor MP and the District Council. The Chairman and the Clerk were
unaware of such correspondence and were unable to comment. It was suggested that
the matter should be investigated by the Executive Committee when this
correspondence is produced and after full consultation with the Council’s
professional advisors.
9. REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS REPRESENTING OUTSIDE BODIES:
9.1 Village Hall Committee: It was reported that a recent fund raising event had
raised £877. The disabled stair lift was now operative.
9.2 Chaddesley Corbett Village School: Nothing to report.
9.3 Charity Trusts: Nothing to report.
10. REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNCILLOR:
10.1 Cllr Mr S Williams reported that the railings in front of 11 Church View
had been temporarily removed by a builder with permission from the District
Council, whilst renovation of the property takes place. A skip would be placed
on the front garden, but the retaining wall will be re-built and the railings
returned on completion of the work.
10.2 Cllrs Mr Clee and Mr Williams will be holding a surgery at Stone Parish
rooms on Saturday 19 February at 9.30 – noon.
11. REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR:
County Cllr Mr S Clee had forwarded information regarding Tandy’s Lane and the
passing places which were full of mud and debris. The District would be asked to
sweep the carriageway and the Service Road at Mustow Green. Hedgerows in Tandy’s
lane would be cut by March to tie in with the nesting season. Gully cleansing
would be undertaken shortly.
12. WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS:
CALC information sheet had been circulated.
13. FINANCIAL REPORT
13.1 The Clerk presented a statement of receipts and payments which was
unanimously approved.
14. ALLOTMENTS: Nothing to report.
15. BURIAL GROUND: Nothing to report
16. PARISH PATHS SCHEME: Report from the
Footpaths Warden for January:-
16.1 Reports Received:
Electric fence across path and stile investigated,
identified, actioned with Landowner
removing or insulating.
Walkers with dogs running lose and not adhering to paths.
Countryside Access leaflet delivered and extra signs ‘dogs must be on lead’
installed.
Two highway signposts damaged/vandalised – temporary signs
installed whilst awaiting repair
Further request from member of Historical society for
information and update of ‘Steps into History’ – now completed.
Fly tipping on Drayton Road layby. Helpful if vehicle
registration numbers could be obtained by anyone witnessing fly tipping.
16.2 Paths Walked: 15 x 100%.
16.3 Work Actioned and Completed:
Footpaths 45, 53, 71 and 70A strimmed, undergrowth and
overgrowth cleared around stiles and bridges.
Footpath 53 damaged signpost removed and replacement
installed.
Footpath 71 WM Post installed with junction 70a.
Footpath 86 vandalised signpost repaired and replaced.
6 Volunteer hours in January.
16.4 Training:
Volunteer attended
training on hedge laying which was practical, informative and enjoyable.
Would be attending training day on Parish Paths Essentials.
16.5 General:
Nothing to report on possible ‘lost path.
Priority
List/Parish Review – forms and booklet forwarded for information
‘Open Access’ leaflet available. Identified/mapped region
by region, Area 7 to be available Autumn 2005. ‘Open Access’ is only
applicable to mountain, moor, heath, downland and common land, or land
specifically designated by the land owner. No common land in the Parish, or any
of the other designated categories. Therefore, only footpaths and bridleways are
available to walkers and riders using Public Rights of Way, unless special
permission has been given by the land owner. Leaflets are available.
16.6 Account: An invoice for £125 plus VAT was approved for payment.
The Parish Footpaths Warden was congratulated on a very comprehensive report and
thanked or all her hard work on behalf of the Parish Council.
17. LENGTHSMAN SCHEME
First account was submitted and approved for payment. It was noted that the time
taken on the work sheets had to be doubled as two operatives undertook the work.
There had been a few misunderstandings with regard to boundaries of the parish
but these had now been sorted out for the future. Instruction No. 2 issued and
some work requested on Woodrow. Members of the public were encouraged to report
to the clerk any problems they encounter with regard to maintenance issues.
18. HIGHWAYS ISSUES: None
19. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING -
Monday 7 March at 7.30 p.m.
Gypsy’s and Travellers –
new legislation.
