Minutes of Upton Warren Parish Council Meeting

Held at the Sailing Centre on Wednesday 26^th November 2008 at 7.30p.m

PRESENT.

Councillors T. Daly (Chairman), C. Scott (Vice-Chair), J. Cartwright,

C. Poole, Mrs. A. Haywood. District Councillor Pearce. County Councillor Broomfield.

NO APOLOGIES.

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME.

No members of the public present.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST.

MINUTES.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 26^th November 2008 were approved by the Council and signed by the Chairman as a true record.

PROGRESS REQUEST.

OVERHANGING CONIFER TREES - SWAN LANE.
No response to the Parish Council's request for remedial action to be taken. The trees were now interfering with overhead telephone lines. A further letter be sent.

DITCH CLEARANCE.
The Clerk to liase with Councillor Daly.

BYWATER FARM - REPORT.
Appeal decision expected 6-7 weeks. District Councillor Mrs Pearce was pessimistic about result.

FINANCE.

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT.

Cheques were drawn in favour of:-

Worcestershire County Council £10.00 (Room Hire). 
David Miles Gardening Services £504.00 (3 months). 

Proposed By Councillor Haywood, seconded by Councillor Cartwright.

PRECEPT REQUIREMENTS. 2009/10.

Contingency funding was now in place. Increased expenditure for the coming year was likely to be minimal therefore the precept was set at £2,500.00.  Proposed by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Haywood.

Carried.

NO PLANNING.

MATTERS FOR ACTION.

WEBSITE.
Parish Council material was not appearing on the website, enquiries to be made with a view to the Council purchasing the site.

OVERGROWN BOUNDARY HEDGE.
The hedge belonging to the property known as "Trollstua" was a hindrance to passing vehicles.  A quotation of £40.00 was received to cut the hedge.

CORRESPONDENCE.

CHARITY REQUEST.
Isabel Collings, resident of the Parish, was embarking on a Hair & Beauty course, essential equipment and uniform was required. The trustees of Saunders Charity agreed to allocate £200.00 towards the cost of training.

Worcestershire County Council regarding Refreshed Options on Waste Core Strategy.

PROPOSED REMOVAL OF B.T. PAYPHONE KIOSK - COOKSEY GREEN.
Two options were offered:-

1. Adoption of kiosk for historical reasons, payphone removed.
2. Sponsored kiosk programme - annual fee £500. 00

In view of the deadline the Chairman used his discretion and chose Adoption.  Further information to follow.

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORT.

A decline in planning applications was having a serious affect on revenue.  Re-cycling figures were encouraging.

PARISH MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION.

Councillor Cartwright expressed his interest.

Planning clarification was required concerning the alleged new brick building at Mill House, Swan Lane.  Report awaited from enforcement officer.

There being No Further Matters for Discussion the Chairman closed the Meeting at 8.40pm.