STOGURSEY PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 11^th JANUARY 2022.

Held at the Victory Hall, Stogursey.

PRESENT:

Cllr Chris Morgan (Chair), Sue Goss (Vice Chair), Cllr Rebecca Calvert, Cllr Eileen Chave, Cllr Chris Ford, Cllr Jenny Ody, Cllr Susan Jones, Cllr Timothy Kaye, Cllr Helga Staddon and Cllr Steve O’Driscoll.

In attendance: Richard Wand, Parish Clerk, and 5 members of the public.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

The Housing Needs Survey initial results information, which had been circulated to members, was presented to the meeting by the Clerk. A further presentation of the final report should be done at the next meeting.

 

The planned development on the Tanyard, Castle Street was commented on by a member of the public.

Two residents commented on Burton Springs and the amenities provided.

 

19:39

21/143            APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:

None

 

21/144            MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 14^th DECEMBER 2021:

The draft minutes of the last parish council meeting were proposed by Cllr Ford  seconded by Cllr Ody     were unanimously AGREED for signature by the Chairman as a true and accurate record of the previous meeting.

21/145            DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND DISPENSATIONS:

No further declarations of Interest and / or dispensations in addition to those already declared and available for public inspection on the Somerset West and Taunton Council website.

• COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

CCllr Hugh Davies had supplied a written report, which had been circulated.

 

• DISTRICT WARD COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

The Chairman gave an update on several matters:

SWTC are rearranging meeting to February 2022 and querying how the Planning Department for the new     Somerset Council might be handling applications from 2023.

• REVIEW OF LONG-TERM ACTION LIST
  There were no updates on any of the outstanding items listed.

 

• HINKLEY POINT POWER STATION

The Vice Chairman reported that following Peter Evan’s retirement that Mark Davis is in charge and defueling will commence in July 2022. Permission has been granted for the alterations to the storage of LLW and other minor matters on A Station.

Further Abnormal Load training runs are due this month, the running of these having been queried. Several queries over the closure of the C182 overnight for patch works has clarified the situation as publicised, with no HGV movements after 1800 that week.

There have been many meetings with EdF and HPC over car parking in the parish and there is every hope that money will be coming for work at the Victory Hall for additional parking spaces for use by residents and a long-standing legacy.

 

• FINANCE

1. The list of invoices for payment and monies received, (Appendix 1) and the Financial Statement (Appendix 2) had been forwarded to members before the meeting and are attached to these minutes.
2. The Financial Statement was noted, the Invoices for payment were proposed for acceptance by Cllr Ody and seconded by Cllr Goss. The resolution was carried unanimously. All payments will all be made online or by debit card. ACTION: Clerk
3. The Clerk reported that there was an opportunity for a further applications for grant funding from the Opening Up Safely and Reconnecting Communities Fund Part 3 for support up to 30.9.22 as administered by SALC by 31.1.22, details of which had been circulated. Cllr Staddon proposed, seconded by Cllr O’Driscoll that the parish council resolve to make an application for £2,500, which was unanimously carried. ACTION: Clerk
4. The meeting received and noted the thirds quarter Budget Monitoring Report to 31.21.

 

• MEETING REPORTS
  a) Neighbourhood Plan Working Group Update: The Survey was now live, currently six online responses had been received. Paper copies had been delivered to the Group Chairman for distribution. Posters were displayed on the noticeboards and further promotion was to follow over the coming weeks.

 

1. b) Unitary Council for Somerset Update: The Clerk had circulated notes from a recent Clerks update on the LGR. It was agreed to work with the nearby parishes to form an appropriate Local Community Network (LCN) to discuss and progress common community issues.

 

• NOTIFICATION OF FORTHCOMING MEETINGS

HPC   Community Forum                20.1.22

Main Site Forum                              24.2.22
Transport Forum                             18.3.22

Site Stakeholders Group                               25.2.22

 

• CORRESPONDENCE

The circulated list was noted.

 

• ENHANCEMENTS

1. To receive and update eon the Growing for Health and Well-Being Project. Cllr Staddon outlined work undertaken so far on the Project.
2. To resolve the style and costings of replacement planters for the Parish. As proposed by Cllr Staddon, seconded by Cllr Chave it was resolved to purchase 12 dark sandstone planters to replace those on The Gravel using funding from the external grant money up to £3,500. Carried Unanimously. ACTION: Cllr Staddon, Clerk.

      

• HIGHWAYS ISSUES

There were no further issues to discuss.

 

• PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

The Chairman highlighted concerns over the state of the footpath running from Northfields Close to the BRPA, due to fencing encroaching from an adjoining property into the footpath. It was resolved to write to the occupant to resolve the matter. ACTION: Clerk.

21/141 PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS:

Cllr Ody reported on current matters:

1. i)     Ongoing matters
2. 3/32/21/007 Erection of 5 No. dwellings with parking, car ports and access thereto on Land south of High Street, Stogursey, TA5 1PL.Response sent. Decision Awaited. Further report sent 1.11.21.  SWTC Planning Committee 4.11.21 Granted. S106 to be resolved
   b. 3/32/21/013  Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of 1 No. dormer bungalow, Stonecroft, 26 Lime Street, Stogursey, TA5 1QR.  Response sent.  Decision Awaited
   c. 3/32/20/003  Outline application with all matters reserved except for access for a residential development of up to 27 No. dwellings (resubmission of 3/32/19/011)  Land off Shurton Lane, Stogursey. Appeal ongoing. Further submission sent 9.6.21 PI Appeal successful 20.9.21
   d.  3/32/21/020  Demolition of outbuildings and a change of use of land for the erection of 2 No. cabins to be used as holiday lets, Lime Kiln Cottage, Gorpit Lane, Stogursey TA5 1TW. Response sent 13.10.21 Decision Awaited
3. 3/32/20/022 Erection of two storey extension to the north elevation and single storey extension to the east elevation, Greenhollow, Ridgeway Lane, Stolford, Stogursey TA5 1TN.  Site visit – Response sent 13.10.21 Decision Awaited
4. 3/32/21/018 Demolition of conservatory, alterations to roof from dormer roof construction to two storey format, erection of two storey extension on the west elevation and construction of first floor extension on the north elevation. Staddlestones, Burton, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1QB. Response sent 10.11.21 Awaiting decision
5. 3/32/21/008 Erection of replacement single storey side extension Merriegreen Cottage, Wick, Stogursey, TA5 1TL – Response sent 15.12.21
6. 3/32/21/022Erection of porch, carport and fencing (retention of part works already undertaken) Merriegreen Cottage, Wick, Stogursey, TA5 1TL Response sent 15.12.21
7. 3/32/21/024Erection of a first-floor extension to the front on Lonlay Lodge, Priory Farm, Priory Hill, Stogursey, TA5 1RG Response sent 15.12.21
8. 3/32/21/023 Erection of a first-floor extension to the front on Lonlay Lodge, Priory Farm, Priory Hill, Stogursey, TA5 1RG Response sent 15.12.21
9. T/32/21/005Notification to re-pollard 11 Willow trees on a regular basis (every 3-5 years) within Stogursey Conservation Area, Stogursey Castle, Castle Street, Stogursey, TA5 1TL – Response sent 15.12.21
10. ii) New Applications

3/32/21/025 on Tanyards Farm, 16 Castle Street, Stogursey, TA5 1TG

Application for the approval of reserved matters, following Outline Application 3/32/20/004, for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale and approval of Condition No’s, 01, Approval of Details, 03, Drainage, 04 Archaeology, 05, Heritage Statement, 09, Surface Water Disposal and 18, Topographic Survey for the erection of 5 No. Dwellings at Tanyards Farm, 16 Castle Street, Stogursey, TA5 1TG

It was unanimously agreed that a no objection response was to be submitted as the proposals were sympathetic to the area.  ACTION: Cllr Ody, Clerk

• DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING:

Tuesday 8^th February 2022 at 7.00pm Presentations and Public Forum, followed by the Parish Council meeting at the Victory Hall, Stogursey.

 

The meeting closed at 20:35

APPENDIX 1 SPC Minutes 11^th JANUARY 2022

 

Schedule of Receipts and Invoices for Payment 11^th January 2022

 

Payments made since the last meeting on 14.12.21

 

Payee	Amount £	Pmt details /chq no	Details
R Wand	540.34	BP	Clerk Salary Nov 2021 (includes allowances, less PAYE & Pension)
SALC	25.00	BP	Training course (Cllr Kaye)
The Play Inspection Co. Ltd	81.00	BP	BRPA annual inspection report
HMRC	131.40	BP	Employee tax (PAYE) Nov 21
NEST	45.99	DD	Employee & Employer Pension Contribution Nov 21
S Foster	185.00	BP	Mow and strim Closed Churchyard 16.11.21
Microsoft	11.28	DC	Business 365 monthly fee
IONOS	5.99	DC	Website hosting Dec 2021 (due 25.12.21)
GWB Services	130.00	BP	Mow and strim BRPA (7.10.21 & 27.10.21)
Royal British Legion	75.00	BP	Donation for Remembrance Day Wreath
Mixam	114.00	DC	Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaires
Ink nToner UK	26.28	DC	Printer ink cartridges

 

Payments due 11.1.22

Payee	Amount £	Pmt details /chq no	Details
R Wand	540.34	BP	Clerk Salary Dec 2021 (includes allowances, less PAYE & Pension)
HMRC	131.40	BP	Employee tax (PAYE) Nov 21
NEST	45.99	DD	Employee & Employer Pension Contribution Nov 21
Stogursey WI	125.00	BP	Resend Grant payment
Microsoft	11.28	DC	Business 365 monthly fee
IONOS	5.99	DC	Website hosting Dec 2021 (due 25.12.21)

 

Receipts since last meeting

 

Bank Interest                          –              Dec 2021                                           £      0.71p

Returned WI Grant                –              Dec 2021                                           £ 125.00p

 

APPENDIX 2 SPC Minutes 11^th JANUARY 2022

	STOGURSEY PARISH COUNCIL
	FINANCIAL STATEMENT – AS AT 31st December 2021
	Balances as per bank accounts 31.11.21
	Treasurers Account			£1,863.28
	Deposit Account			£31,980.48
	Reserves & Grants Account			£54,939.12		£88,782.88
	Plus Receipts – November 2021
	Treasurers Account			£2,250.00
	Deposit Account			£0.25
	Reserves & Grants Account			£0.46		£2,250.71
	Less Payments – November 2021
	Treasurers Account			£1,496.28
	Deposit Account			£2,000.00
	Reserves & Grants Account			£125.00		-£1,370.57
	Balances as per bank accounts 31.12.21
	Treasurers Account			£2,617.00
	Deposit Account			£29,980.74
	Reserves & Grants Account			£54,814.57
						£87,412.31
	Less unpresented cheques			£60.00
	Plus uncleared credits			£0.00
	Available Funds at 31/12/2021					£87,352.31
	Balance as per cash book
	Treasurers Account			£2,617.00
	Deposit Account			£29,980.74
	Reserves & Grants Account			£54,814.57
				£87,412.31
Summary of Reserve Bank Account @ 31.12.21
1621.89		Ext Grant – Stogursey Oral History Project					]
3859.27		Ext Grant – Castle St Flood Scheme					]
226.84		Ext Grant – Castle St Flood Scheme Contingency					]
7825.00		Ext Grant – (from HPC) – Lenghtsman Scheme					] Not PC Funds
0.00		Defibrillator Grant					]
1305.37		Fingerposts project grants					]
10344.00		Ext Grant – Growing for Health and Wellbeing					]
1175.00		Ext Grant – Re-Opening Safely & Reconnecting Communities]
5868.00		Ext Grant – Neighbourhood Plan					]
90.00		Allotment Refundable Deposits					]
32315.37		Total External Grants					]
119.2		Interest to 31.12.21				Reserves a/c only
4000.00		Multi Sports Area
1750.00		SWTC Election Costs 2023
900.00		Laptop
3500.00		BRPA essential maintenance
2000.00		Refurbish the Pound
5000.00		Grounds and maintenance
0.00		Youth Club Items
2530.00		Litter bins – held in reserves for emptying costs
2700.00		Defibrillator (annual build-up of funds)
0.00		Contingency
22499.20		Total PC funds
54814.57		TOTAL IN RESERVES’ ACCOUNT