TEWIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 7th November 2005 in
Tewin Memorial Hall at 7.45pm
Present: Cllrs K. Lawson (Chairman), K St Pier,
B.Evans, A.Hill, M.Howe, D.Howson and S.Stott.
In attendance: Mrs C. McFarlane (Clerk), East Herts
District Councillor M. McMullen, newly elected East Herts District Councillor
Linda Haysey, PC A.Woodward and four members of the public.
PARISHIONERS’ COMMENTS
Mr Patrick Holden expressed his concern over
HCC’s decisions to do cosmetic alterations to footpaths rather than adding new
paths.
Mr Gryffiths advised the Parish Council of the
post and rail fence (under 1m high) he wished to put up on the border of his
land with 32 Lower Green. The Parish Council had no objection to this as approval
had been given by the Old House Residents’ Committee and East Herts District
Council. The Parish Council neither owns nor looks after any land adjacent to
the fence.
PC
Andy Woodward updated the Council on crimes in the area. There have been 44 crimes (41 for same period last
year) reported in Tewin since 1.1.05 including 5 burglaries/attempted
burglaries of dwellings, 4 other burglaries, 3 thefts of motor vehicles, 3
thefts from motor vehicles, 6 damage to motor vehicles and 5 assaults.
The
Locality Policing Panel will meet on 30th November at 7.30pm at
Hertford Police Station to select priorities for the rural areas. Cllr D.Howson
will be attending.
The
mobile speed sign is now back in use and a time has been allocated for the
Parish Council to use it. The Council also asked PC Woodward to see if he could
obtain “Police Speed Check Area” signs for the village.
Mr
Thorpe attended to ask the Council to take into consideration his objection to
a potential hedge removal at 21 Firs Walk (see Planning Applications).
79. NO APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
WERE RECEIVED
80. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
held 3rd October were amended, agreed and signed by the Chairman.
81.
MATTERS ARISING
Parish
Plan – Nothing to report. Cllr
S.Stott hoped to arrange a meeting soon to discuss how to proceed.
Complaint
about Noisy Model Aircraft on Upper Green –The Clerk was asked to investigate what specific activities are not
allowed on Greens. Cllr M.McMullen agreed to obtain a copy of the byelaws for
Waterford Heath, when they have been completed.
82. FINANCE
Accounts
for Payment - In accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations
the schedule of payments amounting to £7040.25 was approved by the Council.
83. PLANNING
3/05/2042/FP/GH
– 21 Firs Walk, Tewin – Two storey side and single storey rear extensions
incl alterations to the roof layout and appearance – TPC Obj for reasons of
over-development and lack of consideration for the Environmental Zone.
Progress of Planning Application
3/05/1766/FP/LAH
– Tewinbury Farm – Erection of slim line Telecommunications mast – TPC Obj – EHC
referred to Development Control Committee
Planning Decisions Received from EHC
3/05/1563/FP
– 52 Orchard Road, Tewin – Single Storey side extension & alterations – TPC
No Obj – EHC Granted
3/05/1730/FP
– 7 Grass Warren, Tewin – Construction of single brick garage – TPC Obj – EHC
Granted
3/05/1589/FP
– AKAROA, Tewin Hill, Tewin – Single Storey Extension – TPC NO Obj – EHC
Granted
Enforcement Issues
Drive
at Muspatts Farm – This has been
referred to the owner and an application requested
Land
Beside Mimram River – An Article 4
Direction is in process and should be served shortly. The Council has been
advised that this land has been sold to a local landowner. The Clerk was asked
to advise Enforcement and verify this.
Dawley
Woods – The Council received a
complaint about cars parked in Dawley Wood and increased traffic along Margery
lane to Dawley Woods. The Council agreed to contact Enforcement about the environmental
impact of parked cars on this wildlife site.
84. PLAYGROUND
85.
YOUTH CLUB
Cllr B Evans has in conjunction with Datchworth
Parish Council arranged a “drop in day” for
3rd December for all the young people in both parishes to
attend.
A good selection of clubs has agreed to attend. The
Datchworth Village Hall has been offered free of charge. The Council agreed to
incur the printing expenditure of approx £150 for the advertising this is to be
split equally between both Councils. Cllrs A.Hill and D.Howson have agreed to
assist in putting up posters in the village. Cllr K.Lawson and the Clerk agreed
to assist planning the hall ready for the day.
Works Outstanding –
Flooding at School Lane has been referred to the
Highways design team.
Margery Lane gullies were jetted again on 4.11.05
but flooding continues to occur.
Work Completed -
The Grass Warren bollards have been done.
Works To Be Reported –
Mr Williams’ asked to be contacted if he can be of
any help in tackling various road flooding problems – pass this information to
Highways.
Flooding outside 12/14 Hertford Road.
Queen Hoo Lane needs resurfacing as it is breaking
up.
87. NEW POWERS FOR PARISH COUNCILS
The Council agreed to wait for guidance on this
topic from East Herts Council.
88. PARISH
PATHS PARTNERSHIP
FP26 – All local horse owners have been written to
by Tewin Hill Equestrian Centre requesting them to not use FP26.
FP42 – The Council agreed the diversion.
FP23 – The
bridge will be repaired.
FP32 – The hedge has now been trimmed and the fence
repaired.
The Definitive Footpath Map is due to be re-issued
in January 2006.
89.
CORRESPONDENCE
Friends
of Tewin Donation – The Friends of
Tewin have agreed to assist us with refreshments on the drop in day. They have
also agreed to paint the bus shelter; Cllr K St Pier agreed to do some testing
of paint.
Friends
of Tewin Request For Traditional Traffic Signs- Highways have advised that they are unavailable
at present particularly as all villages would need to be done for consistency
and there is not enough in the budget for this to be done.
Motorcycle Noise Nuisance – Following a
complaint to the Parish Council, the owner of Tewin Hill Farm (Cllr A.Hill)
agreed to only allow motorcycles with road worthy exhausts on in order to cut
down on the noise. The Council will continue to monitor this.
Christmas
Tree Unmetered Supply – The Council
agreed to get a quote for installing an unmetered supply on Lower Green. The
Council also agreed to get a second opinion on the electricity arrangement for
the lights.
Vacancy
On Council – The deadline for an
election is the 17th November 2005 after which if no one has come
forward the Council will have to co-opt someone. The Clerk has been approached
by a Mrs Doreen Lloyd who is interested in becoming a Councillor and will be
attending the next meeting.
New
East Herts District Councillor – The
Parish Council welcomed Mrs Linda Haysey to the meeting. Her contact details
will now be put on the notice boards.
Transport
Plan – Cllr K.Lawson agreed to
respond to this consultation on behalf of the Council.
90.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
Tewin
School – Nothing to report.
Tewin
Charities Trustees – Nothing to
report.
Tewin
Memorial Hall – Cllr D.Howson agreed
to replace C.Pool as the Parish Council’s representative on this committee. The
blocked drain outside the Memorial Hall has been cleared.
Tewin
Website – The website committee were
keen to have the drop-in-day poster on the website.
Sports
Club Liaison – Cllr M.Howe agreed to
ascertain the ownership of the football goal posts, as the Football Club no
longer uses Upper Green.
91.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Parish Council
meeting will be on Monday 5th December 2005 in Tewin Memorial Hall
at 7.45pm.
As there was no further
business the meeting was closed at 10.50pm.
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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 has been cleared and gullies jetted again on 4.11.05 |
Still
flooding. Letter sent to Cllr B.Hammond |
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2 |
Flooding - School Lane – This has been reported and referred to the
design team. Cllr B.Hammond has also been written to. |
Reported
8/05 |
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3 |
Bollards
– replacements
needed in Grass Warren/Cannons Meadow |
Done |
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4 |
Bridge
Reflectors in
Churchfield Road – White lining & chevrons to be repainted &
reflective discs/paint on bridge |
IB Noted |
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5 |
Kerbing – Two loose kerb stones on drive
opposite Tewin Stores |
IB noted |
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6 |
Trees
– Dead trees on
Churchfield Rd on Mr Sheriff’s land |
IB Noted |
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7 |
Ownership – Clarify ownership of access road off Godfries Close |
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8 |
Signs Heavy
Vehicles signs on Hertford Rd Tewin
Sign at Hollybushes – broken |
Ordered |
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9 |
Line
Markings - Many
need renewing as fading |
Being
done 7/11/05 |
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10 |
Flooding -
outside 12/14 Hertford Road. |
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11 |
Resurfacing
– Queen Hoo Lane
tarmac is breaking up. |
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Please be aware that Highways have a very limited budget and have to prioritise all work.