TEWIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 5th September 2005 in
Tewin Memorial Hall at 7.45pm
Present: Cllrs K. Lawson (Chairman), K. St Pier,
A.Hill, M.Howe, D. Howson, S. Stott and C. Pool.
In attendance: Mrs C. McFarlane (Clerk), East Herts
District Councillor M. McMullen and five members of the public.
PARISHIONERS COMMENTS
Parishioners expressed their concerns about the increasing numbers of
rabbits and the damage
that is being caused in gardens and other land. Safety concerns were
also voiced.
The Parish Council referred to the existing Defra guidance and suggested
that further information
should be sought on how the problem could be tackled.
49. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
WERE RECEIVED from Cllr B.Evans and apologies for lateness from Cllr
M.McMullen.
50. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
held 4th July and 8th August 2005 were agreed and signed
by the Chairman.
51.
MATTERS ARISING Nothing to Report
52. FINANCE
Accounts for
Payment - In accordance with the Councils Financial Regulations
the schedule of payments amounting to £5089.54 was approved by the Council.
Allocation of Funds for Seat
in Bus Shelter A seat, formerly used in the bus shelter, has come to light in the
village and Cllr S.Stott proposed that it should be put back into the bus
shelter and the situation monitored, Cllr C.Pool seconded this proposal and the
motion was agreed with 6 votes for and 1 abstention. The Council agreed that a limit of £75 should be paid for this to
be done and that the seat must be risk assessed. The Council also asked that
the Police should be notified.
53. PLANNING
3/05/1589/FP/JS
AKAROA, Tewin Hill, Tewin Single Storey Extension TPC No Obj
3/05/1563/FP/EH
52 Orchard Road, Tewin Single Storey Side Extension & Alterations TPC
No Obj
Planning Decisions Received from EHDC
3/05/1281/FP
33 Orchard Road, Tewin Single Storey Rear Extension. Proposed Study to
replace existing conservatory TPC No Obj EHDC Granted
3/05/1196/FP
26 Harwood Close, Tewin Reconstruction of Garage with Pitched Roof &
Workshop Extension TPC Obj EHDC Refused
3/05/1229/FP
3 Bishops Road, Tewin Carport to side TPC No Obj EHDC Granted
3/05/1024/FP
Tewin Orchard, Tewin Replace the existing wildlife observation hide with a
new wildlife observation hide and store room TPC No Obj EHDC Granted
3/05/1112/FP
Mimram Cottage, Poplars Green, Nr Tewin New drive and parking area TPC No
Obj EHDC Granted
3/05/1131/FP/EH
18 West Riding, Tewin New Porch, alterations, new front boundary wall TPC
No Obj EHDC granted
3/05/0890/FP
7 Bishops Road, Tewin Rear bedroom & bathroom extension over existing
living area plus addition of bedrooms in loft space TPC No Obj EHDC Granted
3/05/0955/FP
8 East Riding, Tewin First Floor Extension over existing bungalow TPC No
Obj EHDC Granted
3/05/1017/FP/LAH
4 The Walled Garden, Tewin Water Rear Conservatory TPC No Obj EHDC
Granted
Appeal Decisions
APP/J1915/A/04/1162353
14 Bishops Road, Tewin Detached Garage and Store TPC Obj EHDC Refused
Appeal Dismissed
APP/J1915/A/04/1158821
126 Bramfield Road, Bulls Green Single Storey Link Extension TPC Obj
EHDC Refused Appeal Dismissed
Enforcement Issues
Nothing
to report
54. PLAYGROUND
55.
YOUTH CLUB
Cllr
B Evans has spoken to many people and ascertained that there is support and
funding available as well as several Youth Clubs in surrounding villages. He
hopes to report on ideas at the next meeting.
Works Outstanding Flooding at School Lane and Margery Lane
continues to occur and this has been taken up with Highways Department and
Herts County Councillor Bryan Hammond.
The sign on the B1000 has been moved further away
from the side of the road thus improving visibility.
The Clerk was asked to report the water leak outside
the Rose & Crown again and the broken meter cover.
57. NEW POWERS FOR PARISH COUNCILS
This document has not been completely circulated yet
and will be put on the next agenda.
58. POLICING MATTERS
Cllr D.Howson attended a Policing & Crime
Reduction meeting, which explained how there would be more meetings in the
future
59. PARISH PLAN
Sub-committee The sub-committee met on 5th September
and agreed an agenda for the Open Meeting, arranged jointly with Tewin Society,
on 26th September. The Council also agreed that a one page flyer
advertising the meeting be completed and sent out with the East Herts LINK.
60. PARISH
PATHS PARTNERSHIP
The Council agreed to sign the new PPP agreement.
61.
CORRESPONDENCE
East of England Draft Plan
Examination deferment to 1.11.05
Concerns over lack of bus
shelter seat See Section 52 Finance
above
Friends of Tewin Christmas
Tree Request The Parish Council
agreed to allow a Christmas Tree to be put up on Lower Green providing the a
PAT test on the lights is obtained by a qualified electrician to ensure
compliance for insurance reasons.
Friends of Tewin Donation
They have funds available to donate
towards a worthy cause and have asked the Parish Council if they have any
suggestions.
Friends of Tewin Request
for Traditional Finger Post Signs on Lower Green The Parish Council agreed to find out how much they
are.
Licensing Hours Both the Plume of Feathers and the Rose & Crown
have asked for small extensions to their opening hours. The Clerk was asked to
report to EHDC that there was not a sign up at the Rose & Crown advertising
the changes.
62.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
Tewin
School Nothing to report. The Clerk was asked to confirm whether John
Burton is still the Parish Council representative.
Tewin
Charities Trustees Nothing to
report.
Tewin
Memorial Hall Nothing to Report.
Tewin
Website Some adjustments need to be
made to the Conservation Area details and they would like the Parish Councils
useful numbers displayed more prominently.
63.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Parish Council
meeting will be on Monday 3rd October 2005 in Tewin Memorial Hall at
7.45pm.
As there was no further
business the meeting was closed at 10.15pm.
Three Valleys Water 0845-7823333
(fault/leak reporting)
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Ref: |
WORK
IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO BE DONE AND REPORTED TO THE PARISH ENGINEER. |
ACTION |
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1 |
Flooding
at junction of
Margery Lane with Churchfield Rd as Drainage
ditch along Margery Lane needs clearing |
Done but
still flooding. Letter sent to Cllr B.Hammond |
|
2 |
Collapse of the side of the road
along Upper Green |
Done |
|
3 |
Trip Hazards - Grass Warren outside old peoples
bungalows |
Done |
|
4 |
Bollards
replacements
needed in Grass Warren/Cannons Meadow |
Awaiting
approval of a disabled bay before these works can be done although there are
objections. |
|
5 |
Bridge
Reflectors in
Churchfield Road White lining & chevrons to be repainted &
reflective discs/paint on bridge |
IB Noted |
|
6 |
Bridge Repair at Tewin Hill past farm
railings on bridge over stream and missing fencing |
Ordered |
|
7 |
Kerbing Two loose kerb stones on drive
opposite Tewin Stores |
IB noted |
|
8 |
Trees
Dead trees on
Churchfield Rd |
IB Noted |
|
9 |
Ownership Clarify ownership of access road off Godfries Close |
|
|
10 |
Signs Heavy
Vehicles signs on Hertford Rd Tewin
Sign at Hollybushes broken |
Ordered |
|
11 |
Line
Markings - Many
need renewing as fading |
IB Noted |
|
12 |
Flooding
Along Bramfield
Road (gully needs emptying) Ref 1175810 |
Done |
|
13 |
Flooding
Out of the
drain outside the Rose & Crown & void opening up under the tarmac
beside the drain |
Reported
8/05 |
|
14 |
Flooding - School Lane This has been reported and referred to the
design team. Cllr B.Hammond has also been written to. |
Reported
8/05 |
Please be aware that Highways have a very limited budget and have to prioritise all work.