MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

held in The Library Room, Wendover

3 September 2007 starting at 7.45pm and concluding at 10 pm

PRESENT: Chairman Cllr Dr King,
Cllrs Mrs McKechnie, Mrs Ballantine, Farmer, Mrs Gregory, Kirton, Prior, Stevens, Wilkinson,
and Worth
County Councillor Marion Clayton, District Councillors Richard Birchley and Kevin McPartland,
PC Griggs and 7 members of the public

Clerk: Fiona Lippmann

08/111 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Bowles sent his apologies

08/112 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None were declared

08/113 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

The Chairman then reconvened the meeting.

08/114 CO-OPTION OF NEW COUNCILLORS

The councillors considered the application made by Mr Lynch. After taking a hidden ballot, the Clerk reported an outright majority in favour of his application.

The Chairman welcomed Mr Lynch to the Council and asked him to take his place on the Council. Mr Lynch signed the Declaration of Office in front of the Clerk.

08/115 COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Clayton gave her report

08/116 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Cllr McPartland gave his report

08/117 MINUTES OF THE MEETING held 6 August. 2 July, 27 July
The minutes of the meeting held on 2 July, 27 July and 6 August 2007 were presented.
The following amendments were made:-

08/96(3) 'Implement' should be changed to 'investigate'
08/95(3) The response, 'Cllr Mrs Clayton responded that the cycle path was included in the plans for the Princess Mary Hospital Site.' had been omitted.

The minutes were then agreed and signed.

08/118 PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING held on 21 August 2007
Due to Cllr Bowles being absent the report was deferred.

08/119 RECREATION GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING held on 21 August 2007
Cllr Worth gave a verbal report of the meeting held on 21 August 2007
Cllr Farmer was asked if he would help co-ordinate the London Road Site, which he agreed to do.

08/120 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK CONSULTATION

The Chairman commented that it was unfortunate that Cllr Bowles was absent as he had done extensive work on the response submitted. The response had now been copied to all members. Evidence had been looked for and found to enable the Parish Council to query the interpretation of the data. AVDC had advised Cllr Dr King that parts of the interpretation were subjective.

Referring to a recent email to Council from David Lidington MP, which reported on the future of RAF Halton the Chair advised that she would bring information relating to plans for rationalising Defence training centres to the next Council meeting for discussion.

08/121 CHRISTMAS

Cllr Mrs McKechnie presented outline quotations for Christmas Lights. These were discussed. It was agreed that a smaller group would be given responsibility for arranging the Christmas lighting arrangements. The advisory group would consist of Cllrs Mrs Gregory, Mrs McKechnie, Wilkinson and the Clerk.

It was agreed that an additional sum of £6500 be added to the precept figure of £1500 to enable new lighting and fittings to be purchased as the advisory group saw fit.

The majority of members voted for the proposal with Cllr Mrs Ballantine voting against it.

08/122 TRAINING

The Chairman reported that the BALC training offered at Aston Clinton on 25 September, was only for 2 places. Alternative training was being offered by the SLCC on Saturday 13 October.

08/123 STARS

Cllr Mrs McKechnie gave a brief history of the proposal for disabled access for Stars, which dated back to 2004. She expressed gratitude to Mr Peeler for his support in ensuring safety for the disabled.

It was agreed to allow a step with handrails to be erected outside the shop.

08/124 LAND REGISTRY

Cllr Mrs Gregory declared a prejudicial interest if the subject to be discussed was the Manor Waste. The Chair advised her that 3 items were to be reported on and that she would advise her when the item on the Manor Waste was to be presented.

The Chair and Clerk had been to Leicester Land Registry, to submit three applications for registration of land, namely, The Clock Tower, Witchell and Manor Waste. All three applications had been accepted in principle by the Land Registry and were being processed.

(Cllr Mrs Gregory left the room)

The Chair outlined the current situation regarding the disputed area of land on Manor Waste.

(Cllr Mrs Gregory rejoined the meeting).

08/125 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING held 3 September 2007

Cllr Wilkinson gave a verbal report of the meeting.

08/126 LICENSE POLICY STATEMENT

Cllr Worth and Cllr Mrs Ballantine were both familiar with the new statement and had compared it to
the last one issued. They both agreed that they reiterated their comments of 3 years ago, in that
they were unable to comment on saturation. It was agreed that this response would be forwarded.

08/127 HACKNEY CARRIAGE RANK PRE-CONSULTATION

It was agreed that there would be no response from Wendover Parish Council.

08/128 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

07/02097/APP Conversion of existing attached stables into residential accommodation;
Coneycroft Farm

The Parish Council objected to the change of use.

07/02138/APP Single storey front and side extension, erection of replacement
conservatory, first floor side extension and conversion of garage roof
space to create games room - amendment to planning approval
06/02292/APP; 3 Dobbins Lane
The Parish Council had no objections

07/02187/APP Single storey side and rear extension; 26 Perry Street
The Parish Council had no objections

07/02191/APP Renewal of planning consent for retention of existing double classroom
unit 543; The John Colet School
This was dealt with at the Planning Meeting of 21 August 2007. The
Parish Council had no objections

07/02094/APP Part single, part two storey front, side and rear extension; 20 Grenville
Avenue

The Parish Council had no objections. Concern was expressed
regarding excessive massing. The council would be guided by AVDC's
decision that the proposal is in keeping with the surrounding properties.

07/2216/APP Single storey, rear extension; 16 Witchell
The Parish Council had no objections
07/02341/APP Single storey rear extension; 41 Grenville Avenue
The Parish Council had no objections

08/129 2006/7 ACCOUNTS

The Auditor's report for the financial year 2006/7 were discussed.

08/130 CLERK'S REPORT

The Clerk gave her report.

08/131 MATTERS OF REPORT for information only

a. A photographer had collated a portfolio of the Wild Flower Meadow, a copy of which would be
presented to the Clerk.

b. The Christmas tree for the Manor Waste would be purchased for £80

c. Cllr Kirton had been studying the New Deal for Bucks, commenting on the interpretation of the
data. He commented on the importance of obtaining Quality status.

d. The Twinning Association had asked whether the Manor Waste could be used to promote them
by a boules tournament with a temporary boules pitch being installed.
e. Cllr Kirton resigned from the Planning Committee due to time constraints.

f. Graffiti had appeared on Back Street

g. Cllr Mrs Ballantine asked whether it would be possible to lobby for Church Lane to be made one
way.

h. Cllr Mrs Ballantine commented that she thought the full council should have been consulted in
the choice of a new member of personnel in the Clock Tower.

i. Cllr Dr King commented that the 10% increase in overall levels of housing was creeping up.
There would be another consultation in Summer 2008.

j. The Village Quiz would be starting on 4 October. The Parish Council would field a team
consisting of Cllr Dr King, Kirton and Prior.

k. There would be a meeting, organised by the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, Dr. Kling, on
Neighbourhood Watch and Community Sentencing.

08/132 DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS

Finance Committee will meet on 1 October 2007 at 7.30 pm
Parish Council Meeting will be held on 1 October 2007 at 7.45 pm

08/133 CLOSURE OF MEETING

There being no further business to be transacted, the Chairman closed the meeting at 10.00 pm.

Signed:
Date: 30 October 2007

Chairman