MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

held in The Library Room, Wendover

1 October 2007 starting at 7.45pm and concluding at 9.15 pm

PRESENT: Vice Chairman Cllr Wilkinson
Cllrs Mrs McKechnie, Mrs Ballantine, Bowles, Farmer, Mrs Gregory, Lynch, Stevens and Worth
County Councillor Marion Clayton, 11 members of the public

Clerk: Fiona Lippmann

Due to Cllr Dr. King being absent for this meeting, the Vice Chairman, Cllr Wilkinson, took the Chair.

08/134 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllrs Dr King, Kirton and Prior sent apologies

08/135 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Mrs Gregory declared a prejudicial interest in September's minute 08/113 and 08/114.

08/136 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Chairman adjourned the meeting to allow members of the public to speak.

5 members spoke

The Chairman then reconvened the meeting.

08/137 RAF HALTON
This item was adjourned to the next meeting.

08/138 COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Clayton gave a verbal report.

08/139 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
No District Councillors were present.

08/140 MINUTES OF THE MEETING held 3 September 2007
The minutes of the meeting held on 3 September 2007 were presented.
Cllr Mrs Gregory and Cllr Mrs Ballantine did not agree with the minutes.
The acting Chairman did not sign the minutes.

08/141 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning applications were considered and responses made as follows:-

07/02382/APP Single storey rear extension and conversion of
of roof space into residential accommodation
including insertion of dormer window to front;
22 Thornton Crescent
(The Parish Council had no objections)
07/02504/APP Conservatory; Plot A, land formerly known as
Chinook, Nash Lee Lane
(The Parish Council had no objections)
07/02508/APP Erection of one detached two storey dwelling and
formation of new access; 69 Lionel Avenue
(The Parish Council objected to this application)
07/02553/APP Two storey and single storey side extension;
Brandon, London Road
(The Parish Council had no objections)
07/02566/ATC Fell one fir tree; 2 Hazeldene
(The Parish Council had no objections)
07/02579/APP Single storey side and rear extension; 24 Perry Street
(The Parish Council had no objections)
07/02595/APP Erection of dormer windows to front and rear;
55 Thornton Crescent
(The Parish Council had no objections)

08/142 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Cllr Wilkinson read out the draft Equality and Diversity Statement. It was agreed to adopt it.

08/143 CHRISTMAS
Cllr Mrs McKechnie gave a verbal report of the meeting of the working party, to agree the Christmas lighting. It was agreed to have the tree on the Manor Waste lit, along with The Clock Tower.

The contract would be given to Lamps and Tubes.

Cllr Wilkinson requested the Council consider changing the format of the Chairman's Reception in December. He proposed that the Reception be held at the Memorial Hall at the same time as
the Annual Parish Meeting. This was agreed.

08/144 SWITCHING OFF OF STREET LIGHTS TRIAL
The Council considered the proposal by BCC to switch off the street lights between Marroway, Weston Turville and the roundabout at Worlds End.

The Clerk was asked to respond, "Wendover Parish Council will support the proposal as long as particular note is taken to the safety of cyclists and pedestrians."

08/145 COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE

The Council discussed placing a plaque adjacent to a tree planted in 1946 to commemorate the service of the people of Wendover during WW II. Cllr Worth reported that the British Legion had offered £125 towards the plaque. It was agreed that the Council would pay the balance, using their powers under S.137.

08/146 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING held 1 October 2007

Cllr Wilkinson gave a verbal report of the meeting.

08/147 CLERK'S REPORT

The Clerk gave her report.

08/148 MATTERS OF REPORT for information only

a. Cllr Stevens reported that another request for grant funding had been sent to the Community
Chest.

b. Cllr Farmer reported that he would be meeting with the Chairman of Aston Clinton Parish Council

to review any pitfalls they had when creating their skate park. He was also in contact with
Chiltern Railways and will be contacting PC Griggs and BCC Highways Dept.

c. Cllr Worth asked about installing vehicle activated signs along the London Road. He aked that
these be put on the next agenda.

d. Cllr Mrs Gregory read out a memo from the Clerk regarding notes and correspondence where a
prejudicial interest had been declared and how this should be treated. She agreed to the
content.

e. Cllr Mrs Gregory asked that the format of the Parish Council agenda be discussed at the next
meeting.

f. Cllr Mrs Ballantine reported that there had been excessive graffiti in the village. She also
commented on the lack of parking since the Red Lion had been closed off for renovation.

08/149 DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS

Planning Committee will meet on 16 October at 7.30
Property Management and Tourism Committee will met on 16 October 2007 after Planning
Recreation Grounds Committee will meet on 30 October at 7.30 in the Clock Tower
Finance Committee will meet on 5 November 2007 at 7.30 pm
Parish Council Meeting will be held on 5 November 2007 at 7.45 pm
Planning Committee will meet on 20 November at 7.30 pm
Precept Meeting will be on 20 November after Planning

08/150 CLOSURE OF MEETING

There being no further business to be transacted, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.15 pm.

Signed:
Date: 5 November 2007

Chairman