MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

held in The Library Room, Wendover

on 3 July 2006 starting at 7.45pm and concluding at 8.55 pm

PRESENT Cllr Gridley (Chairman)

Cllrs Mrs Ballantine, Mrs Gregory, Mrs Kearney,
Mrs McKechnie, Dr King, McPartland, Peeler, Weston, Wilkinson and Worth

County Councillor Mrs Clayton, District Councillor Richards, a representative of the RAF, PC M Griggs and 2 members of the public

Clerk: Fiona Lippmann

07/55 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Mrs Myers was not present due to illness. The Chairman proposed that an unspecified period of sick leave be granted to Cllr Myers. This was seconded by Cllr Mrs McKechnie and AGREED.

07/56 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None were received

07/57 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

a) A representative of the Graffiti Project came to thank the Parish Council for their support.

b) A request was made for the use of the Manor Waste for a Christian Aid event on 8 July, 2006. The Parish Council AGREED to the request.
Cllr Mrs Ballantine and Cllr Wilkinson would be present to witness the event.

The Chairman then reconvened the meeting.

07/58 COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Clayton reported that attendance at the Neighbourhood Action Group Meeting had been very disappointing. She commented that she wished Wendover to be more visibly represented, with the Parish Council more involved. It was noted that more formal notification of dates would be needed. Cllr Mrs Clayton would follow this request up.

Cllr Mrs Clayton stated that residents and relatives of residents had expressed concern over the scheduled closure of Winterton House in about 4 years and the future plans for the building. She would be happy to arrange for the Parish Council to be given further information following the previous presentation by BCC, if required.

07/59 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Cllr Richards spoke on the motion against extra development in Newton Longville. He reported that the motion against the development had not been strong enough. Another meeting had been called.

07/60 MINUTES OF THE MEETING held on 13 June 2006
It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting, The Chairman signed the minutes. Proposed by Cllr McPartland, seconded by Cllr Mrs McKechnie.

07/61 RAF CONSULTATIVE GROUP
Cllr Worth reported that he had not yet received the minutes of the meeting held on 22 May. The minutes would be circulated when prepared

Cllr Worth reported that the Parish Council Working Group had attending a meeting at Halton House with WC Lennihan and Mr Jim Wilding. Cllr Worth explained that the meeting was very positive. He explained that the RAF have procedures that must be adhered to in order for complaints to be addressed effectively.

07/62 PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Chairman of the Planning Committee gave a verbal report of the meetings held on 20 June 2006.

Cllr Gridley thanked Cllr Dr King for her interpretation of the SE Plan. It was AGREED to delegate a response to the AVDC Local Development Consultation to the Clerk in consultation with the Chairman of Planning and the Chairman of the Council, expressing the PC's concerns.

07/63 RECREATION GROUNDS COMMITTEE

The Chairman of the Recreation Grounds Committee gave a verbal report of the meeting held on 13 June 2006 and the recommendations were AGREED.

07/64 LIGHTING AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE

The Chairman of the Lighting and Highways Committee gave a verbal report of the meeting held on 20 June 2006 and the recommendations were AGREED.

Cllr Kearney noted a mistake in the minutes relating to her name being present. The Clerk agreed to amend them.

Cllr McPartland emphasised that the Parish Council should be aware that he expected most of the lighting stock of 400 lamps would need replacing in the next 10 years.

07/65 FINANCE COMMITTEE held on 3 July 2006

The Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee gave a verbal report. Members had approved the list of cheques for payment.

07/66 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Planning Bulletin 21

06/01400/APP Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and front porch; 53 Grenville Avenue.
No objections.

06/01484/ALB Re-rendering of all the two storey part of the property; 88 Aylesbury Road
The Council supported the application.

06/01498/APP Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension; 50 Lionel Avenue
No objections.

06/01815/APP Conservatory; 28 Walnut Drive
No objections.

07/67 CLERK'S REPORT
The Clerk presented her report.

07/68 MATTERS OF REPORT
a) It was reported that the fence along The Heron Path had been more extensively vandalised. The Clerk would write to the British Waterways Board addressing the problem with regard to Health & Safety issues.

b) It was reported that a new sign had been erected inside the cage of the water gauge on the Wendover Arm Canal.

c) The Parish Council were advised of a request for a formal reception to welcome members of the Twinning Association from Liffre in October, 2006. Members indicated that they would prefer to combine with the arrival of the French on Saturday October 28^th and it was AGREED to discuss this item at the August Parish Council Meeting.

d) It was reported that the underside of the railway bridge at the Eastern end of the by-pass had been covered in graffiti. PC Griggs commented that the Transport Police were aware of this.

07/53 FUTURE MEETINGS

Planning Committee Meeting will meet on 18 July 2006 at 7.30 pm.

Recreation Ground Committee will meet on 18 July at 8.15pm after the Planning Committee meeting on that date.

07/54 CLOSURE OF MEETING

There being no further business to be transacted, the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.55 pm.

Signed:
Date: 7 August 2006

Chairman