Date of next Meeting

19th May, 2021

UNCONFIRMED

BOYTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

MEETING

held on 10th February, 2021

 

MINUTES

PRESENT:

Clle Caroline Wheatley-Hubbard               Chairman, Treasurer

Cllr Jill Adams                                               Infrastructure

Cllr Sarah Palant                                          Clerk, RFO (Responsible Financial Officer)

 

PUBLIC:                                                        None.  Meeting held remotely.

 

1.         APOLOGIES

21/01                                                              Cllr Gary Treherne, Infrastructure

                                                                        Cllr Phil Garratt, Planning

2.         OPEN FORUM

21/02  Inclusion of the Parish Social History and History of the Church in the Parish Council             Website.

 

            This was discussed and it was noted that some parishioners were not happy about having an “open” website.  Indeed, historically there has been very little enthusiasm for a Parish Website (in the response to the Parish Plan 66% saw no requirement for such). It was also noted that this inclusion may set a precedent for other items which would require assessing and possible constant updating.

 

            It was felt that the best solution might be for a “link” to be put on the Parish Council website to enable access to the two Histories on their own platform.

 

3.         DECLARATIONS of INTEREST

21/03  There were none.

 

4.         APPROVAL of MINUTES

21/04  The Minutes of the Meeting held on 4th November, 2020 were approved as a correct record.  Due to this Meeting being held remotely, they will be signed at a later date.

 

5.         MATTERS ARISING

21/05  Corton Finger Post

            The upkeep of the signpost is the responsibility of the Parish Council.  It will be cleaned and made secure until possible funding from ANOB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) for replacement can be obtained.

ACTION: JA/Clerk

21/06  Boyton Bus Shelter

            This is used infrequently – mostly by cyclists for shelter.  The question is, is it necessary?  Could it be removed? Would there be objections from Boyton residents? There is the possibility of checking with homeowners.

ACTION: JA/Clerk

 

 

5.         INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT

21/07

Parish Steward Scheme

 

On the visit of 11th November the PS cleared leaves from and checked that drains, gullies etc in Corton and Boyton were clear, photo evidence provided.

 

On the visit of 9th December the PS managed to do some drain clearing before being called away on winter services, photo evidence provided.

 

The scheduled visit on the 19th January did not take place because the PS was called away to repair potholes. He returned to Corton on the 28th January and tried to unblock the drain opposite Penn Cottage without success.

 

Reported work to WC

1. Case no 00012246 Drain opposite Penn Cottage blocked, reported on 6th January.
2. Case no 00012248 Drain opposite Homecroft blocked, reported on 18th January.

           3.Because there had been no movement on getting these drains unblocked and as through the winter they can potentially cause issues both with flooding and ice, in the last couple of weeks many attempts have been made to make contact re a tanker visit. Having worked through several contacts with no success, there is a possibility of a tanker visit in March.

 

6.         FINANCE REPORT

21/08

Opening Balance                                                     4953.06

Payments      Insurance                   259.69

                        Bobby Van                   50.00

                        Wilts Air Amb   50.00

Income                                   .03

Closing Balance                                                       4593.44

(N.B. This includes .04 received after last minutes)

 

7.         PLANNING REPORT

21/09

Permission

20/09606/TCA

Reduce Common Sallow by 30% at Sundial House, Corton

20/10806/TCA

Fell and replace leaning Walnut tree at West Farmhouse, Corton

20/10253/TCA

Reduce height of Leylandii hedge by 2.5m and reduce crown height of Horse Chestnut by 4m and prune to shape at Fir Tree Cottage, Corton

 

Refusal/Withdrawn

None

 

 

 

 

 

Pending

20/09070/TCA

Fell 11xLeylandii, 1xPlum tree, 1xBeech tree and 1xAsh tree at the old nursery site, Corton

 

The Wiltshire Planning Officer made a site visit and inspection concerning both this application and the previous removal of Leylandii hedge at the beginning of December.  Since then there appears to have been no progress.

 

8.         CORRESPONDENCE

21/10  A parishioner commented that employees of the pub were parking in the lay-by at the green.  Since the pub is currently closed this will be addressed at the next meeting.

 

21/11  A parishioner noted that the trees at St Modwen's chapel are encroaching/overhanging the road.  In August 2020 the owner of the property applied for and received permission to cut them back. (20/01553/TCA)

 

21/12  Best Kept Village.  Information has been received and when the application details are public they will be sent out on the VIP.

 

21/13  March 21st 2021 Census.  Information regarding this has been sent out on the VIP prior to the official letters being sent out by the Government.

 

9.         DATE of next MEETING

            19.5.2021