ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 29th May 2012
60. Present:
Councillors B Rootham, (Chairman), A Campbell P Meadow-Jones and A McLaven (Clerk)
Councillor Rootham declared an interest in WP/2012/0194/F
61. Apologies:
Councillors P Allen, N Coles, N Reynolds and C Turnell sent their apologies which were
accepted.
62. Finance:
It was agreed to wait until the full meeting on 5th July to agree payments
63. WP/2012/0194/F
Single storey extension to kitchen plus alteration/improvements to annex building –
amended plans 4 Carpenters Yard – Mr & Mrs Walpole
A site viewing was requested and the following comments made to the Borough Council,
The Parish Council are concerned with the increase in roof height, and that it will be a
self -contained dwelling within a garden, and will lead to increased traffic, making it over
development of the site. If it is approved the council would like all over looking windows of
obscured glass and all materials to be in keeping
64. WP/2012/0221/F
Single storey front extension 8a Pytchley Road Mr Talbot
A site viewing was also requested. The Parish Council was concerned that there were no detailed
measurements on the plans.It was felt that extending the property will adversely affect the street
scene as will adding gables. We have concerns regarding the access on to the road, and if approved
concerns re access to the building during construction.
65. WP/012/0211/F
New House and access road, Land at Orlingbury Hall, Mr Webb
There were concerns about access from a 60mph road. It is ouside the village envelope. It is not of
sufficient architectural merit,too near to a grade 2 listed building and out of keeping with the village
scene A site viewing was requested.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Parish Council Minutes May 5th 2012
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 5th May 2012
50. Present:
Councillors P Allen, B Rootham, (Deputy), N Cole, C Turnell and A McLaven
51. Apologies
Councillors A Campbell, P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds, and Borough
Councillor G Timms sent their apologies which were accepted.
52. Open Session for the public
There were no members of the public in attendance.
53. Approval of Minutes of 12th April 2012
53.1 Councillor Cole proposed and Councillor Turnell seconded, These were signed as a true and correct record, all in favour.
54. Matters Arising
54..1 The Clerk apologised for not having the up to date action log
54.2 44.2 The Parish enhancement gang have been given details of work required (Clerk to send email to Councillor Rootham).
54.3 44.3 Councillor Allen presented the plans to Helen Howard (NCC) with detailed annotated photo’s showing the issues of pruning, enhancement, cosmetic changes, changes to the hard standing and road edges. She advised she would convey this to MGWSP. Nothing has been heard from them. The Borough Council are responsible for the Street Name Signs. Pells asked if who ever did the works for the Lectern site at the top of Rectory Lane could make the sign and incorporate it within the works. It had also been mentioned to Bosworths. The owner of the sycamore pressing through the wall near the site had been asked to remove the tree, and they advised that they would. The wall is not in a dangerous condition, but does need repointing.
54.4 44.7 Sheila Gilder had not yet been contacted regarding the resident next to the post box, it was felt another letter thanking for consideration shown but asking to park so that residents can access the post box, and a response appreciated.
54.5 It was agreed to chase up Street Doctor, regarding the hedge on Isham Road, as it makes it dangerous to cross the road. It was also agreed that Nigel would contact Street Doctor about problems with blocked drains, councillors would email him the information.
55. Questionnaire
55.1 It was agreed to postpone discussion of the questionnaire until the next meeting, as Councillor Reynolds was not in attendance.
56. Development Plan
56.1 Councillor Allen had agreed to continue working on the lectern, it was agreed to progress the matter as quickly as possible. The quotation from Bosworths of £2250 exvat for the works had been received and the quotation from Pells was anticipated. It was agreed the four in attendance at the meeting would meet once the second quotation had been received and make a decision. This was proposed by Councillor Rootham and seconded by Councillor Cole all in favour.
56.2 There was discussion of what had taken place with regard to the village sign and the discussion of the siting of the sign. It was agreed to make this an agenda item for the next meeting and make a firm decision on how to progress things and to make sure we spend the 106 money.
57. Correspondence
57.1 NCalc – newsletter and information on Code of conduct and advising BDO Stoy Haywood to remain as Auditors for next 3 year
57.2 BCW Community governance review – A Resident would like the boundary changed so that his property is in Little Harrowden. Clerk to write and advise we feel there is no need to change the boundary.
58. Finance
58.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment
747 HMRC Paye £ 49.60
748 A McLaven salary £198.40
749 Village Hall rent £ 15.00
58.2 It was agreed to pay the Insurance once the revised quotation was received.
59. Planning
59.1 WP/2012/0206/F – small extension to existing ground floor room at rear of bungalow – 2b Little Barn Harrowden Road, Mr Alan West. Only comment - all materials and vehicles to be kept within the curtilage of the site.
59.2 WP/2012/0194/F Single storey extension to kitchen plus alterations/ improvements to annex building – 4 Carpenters Yard Orlingbury, Mr & Mrs Walpole – Following discussions it was agreed to comment that the window overlooking neighbouring property should be of obscured glass. All materials and vehicles to be kept within the curtilage of the site.
60. Date of next meeting.
It was agreed that the council meet on 19th June for a short finance meeting and then again on 5th July to decide the dates for the rest of the year.
Chairman Date
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 5th May 2012
50. Present:
Councillors P Allen, B Rootham, (Deputy), N Cole, C Turnell and A McLaven
51. Apologies
Councillors A Campbell, P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds, and Borough
Councillor G Timms sent their apologies which were accepted.
52. Open Session for the public
There were no members of the public in attendance.
53. Approval of Minutes of 12th April 2012
53.1 Councillor Cole proposed and Councillor Turnell seconded, These were signed as a true and correct record, all in favour.
54. Matters Arising
54..1 The Clerk apologised for not having the up to date action log
54.2 44.2 The Parish enhancement gang have been given details of work required (Clerk to send email to Councillor Rootham).
54.3 44.3 Councillor Allen presented the plans to Helen Howard (NCC) with detailed annotated photo’s showing the issues of pruning, enhancement, cosmetic changes, changes to the hard standing and road edges. She advised she would convey this to MGWSP. Nothing has been heard from them. The Borough Council are responsible for the Street Name Signs. Pells asked if who ever did the works for the Lectern site at the top of Rectory Lane could make the sign and incorporate it within the works. It had also been mentioned to Bosworths. The owner of the sycamore pressing through the wall near the site had been asked to remove the tree, and they advised that they would. The wall is not in a dangerous condition, but does need repointing.
54.4 44.7 Sheila Gilder had not yet been contacted regarding the resident next to the post box, it was felt another letter thanking for consideration shown but asking to park so that residents can access the post box, and a response appreciated.
54.5 It was agreed to chase up Street Doctor, regarding the hedge on Isham Road, as it makes it dangerous to cross the road. It was also agreed that Nigel would contact Street Doctor about problems with blocked drains, councillors would email him the information.
55. Questionnaire
55.1 It was agreed to postpone discussion of the questionnaire until the next meeting, as Councillor Reynolds was not in attendance.
56. Development Plan
56.1 Councillor Allen had agreed to continue working on the lectern, it was agreed to progress the matter as quickly as possible. The quotation from Bosworths of £2250 exvat for the works had been received and the quotation from Pells was anticipated. It was agreed the four in attendance at the meeting would meet once the second quotation had been received and make a decision. This was proposed by Councillor Rootham and seconded by Councillor Cole all in favour.
56.2 There was discussion of what had taken place with regard to the village sign and the discussion of the siting of the sign. It was agreed to make this an agenda item for the next meeting and make a firm decision on how to progress things and to make sure we spend the 106 money.
57. Correspondence
57.1 NCalc – newsletter and information on Code of conduct and advising BDO Stoy Haywood to remain as Auditors for next 3 year
57.2 BCW Community governance review – A Resident would like the boundary changed so that his property is in Little Harrowden. Clerk to write and advise we feel there is no need to change the boundary.
58. Finance
58.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment
747 HMRC Paye £ 49.60
748 A McLaven salary £198.40
749 Village Hall rent £ 15.00
58.2 It was agreed to pay the Insurance once the revised quotation was received.
59. Planning
59.1 WP/2012/0206/F – small extension to existing ground floor room at rear of bungalow – 2b Little Barn Harrowden Road, Mr Alan West. Only comment - all materials and vehicles to be kept within the curtilage of the site.
59.2 WP/2012/0194/F Single storey extension to kitchen plus alterations/ improvements to annex building – 4 Carpenters Yard Orlingbury, Mr & Mrs Walpole – Following discussions it was agreed to comment that the window overlooking neighbouring property should be of obscured glass. All materials and vehicles to be kept within the curtilage of the site.
60. Date of next meeting.
It was agreed that the council meet on 19th June for a short finance meeting and then again on 5th July to decide the dates for the rest of the year.
Chairman Date
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Minutes of Annual Parish Meeting April12th 2012
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Annual Parish Meeting
Held in Orlingbury Village Hall
Thursday 12th April 2012
PRESENT
P Allen (Chairman), B.Rootham (Deputy) Cllrs Bailey (County Council), A Campbell, P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds, C Turnell Mrs A.McLaven (Clerk), and 3 Members of the public, John Cook, Charlotte Cook and Evelyn Jarrett
APOLOGIES
G.Timms (Borough), Nigel Cole, Sylvia Rootham and Steve Miles sent their apologies, which were accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 14th April 2011
These were approved as a true and correct record
DISPLAY
A visual display of the following documents was provided to demonstrate the works of the Parish Council, its development programme and progress overall:
a) The Parish Council Development Plan: its purpose and priorities
b) The Centre of Village Sign showing location
c) The Information Lectern; showing design location and contents
d) An annotated photograph of the Rectory Lane Corner showing scheduled works for this year
e) A progress chart on the 2088-12 development plan
f) Photographs of key areas in the village showing standard of neglect and disrepair prior to developments being achieved
CATERING
The Guides under the direction of Jane Smith provided refreshments for people attending the meeting, Councillor Allen thanked them for their good work.
REPORT ON THE PARISH COUNCIL BY COUNCILLOR ALLEN
Elections last May secured three new councillors and two further councillor co-options have achieved full strength in membership. A requested review by the Wellingborough Authority this year could enable growth by a further two councillors. This will assure coverage of responsibilities in an ambitious new Development Plan and the early achievement of key objectives. We continue to meet monthly though members of the public whilst eligible to attend, have rarely, joined us this year. We regularly, see the Wellingborough Borough Councillor representing the Northern ward, he is on hand to comment and sometimes feed-back our concerns to the Borough Council. Minutes are regularly, available on the village blog, which is maintained by Rod Derry and on the village website run by Andy Gosling. Copies of draft minutes are placed in the village notice board which is unlocked to enable people to take them out and read them. The Parish Council Newsletter combined with a Welcome section for new villagers is published on a thrice yearly basis and run by Councillors Campbell and Meadows-Jones.
New Councillors all attended an introductory meeting where roles and responsibilities were discussed. A new set of standing orders has been adopted. We trust that villagers interested in the works of the Council will attend monthly meetings as observers and will seriously consider putting up for election if, following review of membership, an expansion in numbers is confirmed by the Wellingborough Authority.
Part of the function of the Parish Council is to study planning applications and to uphold current regulations. This year the Council also contributed to the review of Borough Planning Regulations. Our view that any expansion of the village should continue to take place within the existing planning envelope was endorsed by the Wellingborough Authority.
Our second, 4 year Development Plan has just been approved. It builds on the previous Orlingbury PC Development Plan. It briefly, consists of 3 priorities, which are:
Procedures and responsibilities
- Improvement of consultation and decision making
- Assuring relationships with key organisations
Roads and pathways
- Road safety
- Improvement of Roads and Pathways.
- Maintenance, lighting of pavements and pathways
Development funding
- Completion of gateways to village
- Completion of Section 106 village agenda by designing and erecting a village sign and lectern.
Each Priority area has target dates by which elements are to be achieved and each Councillor is responsible for part of the plan.
We regularly report on progress in these areas at Parish Council Meetings. It will be clear to villagers that elements relating to development funding have taken longer than expected to achieve. However, we are pleased to observe that the village gateways have been erected and those who remember the old village signs will be only too aware of improvements. Changes include speed restrictions being extended on the Harrowden and Pytchley Roads and the additional installations of speed-check posts to enable the use of our Speed Indicator signs on each road. Sadly, the village Speed Watch initiative involving trained villager volunteers has been ended by the Police though; we are informed that Police cameras continue to visit the village. Villagers involved in that initiative are invited to be part of the team created to erect maintain and position the electronic speed warning sign shared with Isham Parish.
Progress in the last year stalled on the erection of the centre of village sign and information sign. We hope that both will be in place by December.
An audit to be conducted this year on roads and footpaths will, reveal a substantial improvement in the up-keep of boundary hedges in the village. This is not only a matter of neatness and civic pride but more especially, a matter of public safety as ill- kempt or overgrown hedges restrict the view of motorists and prevent pedestrians from walking safely in the village.
An increasing hazard is the parking of cars across pavements. Whilst it is accepted that roads are narrow in places, motorists should always leave sufficient space on footpaths for pedestrians and wheel chairs to pass safely and for access to key facilities e.g. post-boxes and entrances.
During the last four years, as has been stated in previous reports, improvements have been made to village roads and footpaths. The verge at Rectory Lane on the Old Rectory side is still a problem area and there are several hazardous pinch-points on footpaths (particularly on the Harrowden Road), these require the attention of the Highways Authority.
I can report that the final instalment of section 106 money has been awarded by the Norlinton Close Developers and the Wellingborough Council.
It is important to underline the areas of work that Councillors continue to play a key role in:
• Representing our community
• Striving to improve quality of life in the Parish
We again invite all those interested in the work of the Parish Council to attend meetings as observers to take part in sub-committee work.
REPORT FROM THE COUNTY COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR BAILEY
The County has decided not to increase the Council Tax this year, although they are still under financial pressure, but it is not so dramatic this year. Councillor Bailey is vice chair of the Council this year and from May should become Chair, after 42 years of service. At the end of 2013 there will be County Council elections and it has been decided to reduce the number of councillors from 70 down to 50. Councillor Bailey represents 10 Parishes and this will increase to 14 Parishes once the new areas come into effect. Many Councillors will then find themselves representing areas they don’t know.
The Parish Forum last night discussed the Localism bill and it was very difficult to comprehend, as it is not sure what effect it will have on Parish level decision making. There is a facility for the Parishes to identify community assets and if they are put up for sale for example the council can use measures to make sure it is not lost as a community asset. Community groups may want to take over assets and it needs to be monitored.
Councillor Allen felt that Parishes should work closely with the Principle Authority as costs of both financial and human energy would be too much for a small Parish Council
REPORT ON THE BOROUGH COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR TIMMS
Councillor Timms was not in attendance, and had not provided a report.
There was discussion of Wellingborough Borough Councils reduction of services and that environmental services have been taken over by a company called Norse, and any profits will be shared with WBC. The workers still work from the same depot and it is anticipated that running costs will be less.
REPORT ON NEIGBOURHOOD WATCH- CHARLOTTE COOK
The Neighbourhood Watch scheme is continuing to operate well in Orlingbury. It is good to see the NHW signs and Smart Water signs up in places around the village. The last year has not passed without incident. There were 5 incidents between April and October. Just because they may be few in number does not mean they are less traumatic to the people concerned so we must not be complacent.
I would like to thank Judy Norton who kindly provided me with the local farmers names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. These were then passed on to NHW and the Police so that a Farm Watch could be reinstated. There have been a lot of thefts from farms so we must be vigilant and if we see something strange going on, especially after dark, we should phone the Police who will check it out. It does not matter if it is a false alarm but if it saves machinery costing thousands of pounds from theft, it will be worth it.
All areas in the village have a “street” coordinator and anyone can contact those coordinators if they are concerned about something going on in the village, or in an emergency, phone directly to the Police.
POLICE = 999 or 101
NHW = 01604 432 436.
REPORT FROM ORLINGBURY AND ISHAM SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB BY EVELYN JARRET
The above club now has a membership of 19 players, some have been with us since the opening of the Orlingbury Village Hall or before, but over the last year 3 new members have joined us and are enjoying the challenge of ‘beating the bias’ of the bowls and the length of the mats. We meet on Monday and Friday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm with a short break for tea/coffee and biscuits and also on a Tuesday afternoon from 2pm – 4pm (no break).
Should anyone like to come along and try their hand please just turn up to have a go. We have a selection of bowls in our cupboard (flat soled shoes or slippers should be worn)
This year we have a new Chairman – Alistair Jarrett, new Treasurer – Sue Marsh, new Secretary – Evelyn Jarrett (01536 516108) and a new Match Secretary – John Wilson to arrange friendly games with other clubs.
The club annual subscription is £5 and £1.50 per evening and afternoon. There is no obligation to come along 3 times a week and there will always be someone available to give you advice.
The club will have a ‘target bowls’ stall at the Orlingbury Fayre on Saturday, 16th June.
We have 3 mats and spare bowls and members from Isham, Orlingbury, Burton Latimer, Wellingborough, Kettering and Northampton – so come along and try your hand; we are a mixed bunch of all ages.
REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE HALL BY BARRY ROOTHAM
The village hall is used virtually every night of the week, and has a full booking diary for the next 12 months. The committee is looking into electrical safety and organisations using the hall may need to have items they bring in to the hall to be used PAT tested.
REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS
The Joseph Manning Trust, Over Sixties, Brownies & Guides, PCC, Village Fete Committee, Church Warden, Young Church, Green Team
The reports are available from the clerk. Copies of all reports are kept on file.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was discussion on how much the council has progressed, with the gateways and getting hedgerows cut back. It is anticipated that the centre of village sign and information board will be completed by the end of this the Queens Diamond Jubilee Year.
Councillor Reynolds is preparing a short questionnaire to profile the village and establish what everyone feels is needed, such as footpath maintenance and a Youth Club.
It was agreed to write to the Police and say that we are disappointed they did not contact us to say they could not attend, and encourage them to attend in future.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm with thanks to all attending.
Minutes of Annual Parish Meeting
Held in Orlingbury Village Hall
Thursday 12th April 2012
PRESENT
P Allen (Chairman), B.Rootham (Deputy) Cllrs Bailey (County Council), A Campbell, P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds, C Turnell Mrs A.McLaven (Clerk), and 3 Members of the public, John Cook, Charlotte Cook and Evelyn Jarrett
APOLOGIES
G.Timms (Borough), Nigel Cole, Sylvia Rootham and Steve Miles sent their apologies, which were accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 14th April 2011
These were approved as a true and correct record
DISPLAY
A visual display of the following documents was provided to demonstrate the works of the Parish Council, its development programme and progress overall:
a) The Parish Council Development Plan: its purpose and priorities
b) The Centre of Village Sign showing location
c) The Information Lectern; showing design location and contents
d) An annotated photograph of the Rectory Lane Corner showing scheduled works for this year
e) A progress chart on the 2088-12 development plan
f) Photographs of key areas in the village showing standard of neglect and disrepair prior to developments being achieved
CATERING
The Guides under the direction of Jane Smith provided refreshments for people attending the meeting, Councillor Allen thanked them for their good work.
REPORT ON THE PARISH COUNCIL BY COUNCILLOR ALLEN
Elections last May secured three new councillors and two further councillor co-options have achieved full strength in membership. A requested review by the Wellingborough Authority this year could enable growth by a further two councillors. This will assure coverage of responsibilities in an ambitious new Development Plan and the early achievement of key objectives. We continue to meet monthly though members of the public whilst eligible to attend, have rarely, joined us this year. We regularly, see the Wellingborough Borough Councillor representing the Northern ward, he is on hand to comment and sometimes feed-back our concerns to the Borough Council. Minutes are regularly, available on the village blog, which is maintained by Rod Derry and on the village website run by Andy Gosling. Copies of draft minutes are placed in the village notice board which is unlocked to enable people to take them out and read them. The Parish Council Newsletter combined with a Welcome section for new villagers is published on a thrice yearly basis and run by Councillors Campbell and Meadows-Jones.
New Councillors all attended an introductory meeting where roles and responsibilities were discussed. A new set of standing orders has been adopted. We trust that villagers interested in the works of the Council will attend monthly meetings as observers and will seriously consider putting up for election if, following review of membership, an expansion in numbers is confirmed by the Wellingborough Authority.
Part of the function of the Parish Council is to study planning applications and to uphold current regulations. This year the Council also contributed to the review of Borough Planning Regulations. Our view that any expansion of the village should continue to take place within the existing planning envelope was endorsed by the Wellingborough Authority.
Our second, 4 year Development Plan has just been approved. It builds on the previous Orlingbury PC Development Plan. It briefly, consists of 3 priorities, which are:
Procedures and responsibilities
- Improvement of consultation and decision making
- Assuring relationships with key organisations
Roads and pathways
- Road safety
- Improvement of Roads and Pathways.
- Maintenance, lighting of pavements and pathways
Development funding
- Completion of gateways to village
- Completion of Section 106 village agenda by designing and erecting a village sign and lectern.
Each Priority area has target dates by which elements are to be achieved and each Councillor is responsible for part of the plan.
We regularly report on progress in these areas at Parish Council Meetings. It will be clear to villagers that elements relating to development funding have taken longer than expected to achieve. However, we are pleased to observe that the village gateways have been erected and those who remember the old village signs will be only too aware of improvements. Changes include speed restrictions being extended on the Harrowden and Pytchley Roads and the additional installations of speed-check posts to enable the use of our Speed Indicator signs on each road. Sadly, the village Speed Watch initiative involving trained villager volunteers has been ended by the Police though; we are informed that Police cameras continue to visit the village. Villagers involved in that initiative are invited to be part of the team created to erect maintain and position the electronic speed warning sign shared with Isham Parish.
Progress in the last year stalled on the erection of the centre of village sign and information sign. We hope that both will be in place by December.
An audit to be conducted this year on roads and footpaths will, reveal a substantial improvement in the up-keep of boundary hedges in the village. This is not only a matter of neatness and civic pride but more especially, a matter of public safety as ill- kempt or overgrown hedges restrict the view of motorists and prevent pedestrians from walking safely in the village.
An increasing hazard is the parking of cars across pavements. Whilst it is accepted that roads are narrow in places, motorists should always leave sufficient space on footpaths for pedestrians and wheel chairs to pass safely and for access to key facilities e.g. post-boxes and entrances.
During the last four years, as has been stated in previous reports, improvements have been made to village roads and footpaths. The verge at Rectory Lane on the Old Rectory side is still a problem area and there are several hazardous pinch-points on footpaths (particularly on the Harrowden Road), these require the attention of the Highways Authority.
I can report that the final instalment of section 106 money has been awarded by the Norlinton Close Developers and the Wellingborough Council.
It is important to underline the areas of work that Councillors continue to play a key role in:
• Representing our community
• Striving to improve quality of life in the Parish
We again invite all those interested in the work of the Parish Council to attend meetings as observers to take part in sub-committee work.
REPORT FROM THE COUNTY COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR BAILEY
The County has decided not to increase the Council Tax this year, although they are still under financial pressure, but it is not so dramatic this year. Councillor Bailey is vice chair of the Council this year and from May should become Chair, after 42 years of service. At the end of 2013 there will be County Council elections and it has been decided to reduce the number of councillors from 70 down to 50. Councillor Bailey represents 10 Parishes and this will increase to 14 Parishes once the new areas come into effect. Many Councillors will then find themselves representing areas they don’t know.
The Parish Forum last night discussed the Localism bill and it was very difficult to comprehend, as it is not sure what effect it will have on Parish level decision making. There is a facility for the Parishes to identify community assets and if they are put up for sale for example the council can use measures to make sure it is not lost as a community asset. Community groups may want to take over assets and it needs to be monitored.
Councillor Allen felt that Parishes should work closely with the Principle Authority as costs of both financial and human energy would be too much for a small Parish Council
REPORT ON THE BOROUGH COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR TIMMS
Councillor Timms was not in attendance, and had not provided a report.
There was discussion of Wellingborough Borough Councils reduction of services and that environmental services have been taken over by a company called Norse, and any profits will be shared with WBC. The workers still work from the same depot and it is anticipated that running costs will be less.
REPORT ON NEIGBOURHOOD WATCH- CHARLOTTE COOK
The Neighbourhood Watch scheme is continuing to operate well in Orlingbury. It is good to see the NHW signs and Smart Water signs up in places around the village. The last year has not passed without incident. There were 5 incidents between April and October. Just because they may be few in number does not mean they are less traumatic to the people concerned so we must not be complacent.
I would like to thank Judy Norton who kindly provided me with the local farmers names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. These were then passed on to NHW and the Police so that a Farm Watch could be reinstated. There have been a lot of thefts from farms so we must be vigilant and if we see something strange going on, especially after dark, we should phone the Police who will check it out. It does not matter if it is a false alarm but if it saves machinery costing thousands of pounds from theft, it will be worth it.
All areas in the village have a “street” coordinator and anyone can contact those coordinators if they are concerned about something going on in the village, or in an emergency, phone directly to the Police.
POLICE = 999 or 101
NHW = 01604 432 436.
REPORT FROM ORLINGBURY AND ISHAM SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB BY EVELYN JARRET
The above club now has a membership of 19 players, some have been with us since the opening of the Orlingbury Village Hall or before, but over the last year 3 new members have joined us and are enjoying the challenge of ‘beating the bias’ of the bowls and the length of the mats. We meet on Monday and Friday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm with a short break for tea/coffee and biscuits and also on a Tuesday afternoon from 2pm – 4pm (no break).
Should anyone like to come along and try their hand please just turn up to have a go. We have a selection of bowls in our cupboard (flat soled shoes or slippers should be worn)
This year we have a new Chairman – Alistair Jarrett, new Treasurer – Sue Marsh, new Secretary – Evelyn Jarrett (01536 516108) and a new Match Secretary – John Wilson to arrange friendly games with other clubs.
The club annual subscription is £5 and £1.50 per evening and afternoon. There is no obligation to come along 3 times a week and there will always be someone available to give you advice.
The club will have a ‘target bowls’ stall at the Orlingbury Fayre on Saturday, 16th June.
We have 3 mats and spare bowls and members from Isham, Orlingbury, Burton Latimer, Wellingborough, Kettering and Northampton – so come along and try your hand; we are a mixed bunch of all ages.
REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE HALL BY BARRY ROOTHAM
The village hall is used virtually every night of the week, and has a full booking diary for the next 12 months. The committee is looking into electrical safety and organisations using the hall may need to have items they bring in to the hall to be used PAT tested.
REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS
The Joseph Manning Trust, Over Sixties, Brownies & Guides, PCC, Village Fete Committee, Church Warden, Young Church, Green Team
The reports are available from the clerk. Copies of all reports are kept on file.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was discussion on how much the council has progressed, with the gateways and getting hedgerows cut back. It is anticipated that the centre of village sign and information board will be completed by the end of this the Queens Diamond Jubilee Year.
Councillor Reynolds is preparing a short questionnaire to profile the village and establish what everyone feels is needed, such as footpath maintenance and a Youth Club.
It was agreed to write to the Police and say that we are disappointed they did not contact us to say they could not attend, and encourage them to attend in future.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm with thanks to all attending.
Parish Council Minutes April 12th 2012 Draft/unapproved
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 12th April 2012
40. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), B Rootham, (Deputy),A Campbell,
P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds, C Turnell and A McLaven (Clerk).
41. Apologies
Councillor N Cole and Borough Councillor G Timms sent their apologies which were accepted.
42. Open Session for the public
There were no members of the public in attendance.
43. Approval of Minutes of 29th March 2012
43.1 These were signed as a true and correct record
44. Matters Arising
44.1 31.2 The left action margin needs actions entered on log and log to be on agenda
44.2 Audit of roads and footpaths carried out; it was noted that the date should be stamped on photos to help with future audits. Councillor Allen had pre-empted audit by completing Parish enhancement forms for MGWSP to carry out works needed.
44.3 Helen Howard has been given information re modifying Rectory Lane, and Councillor Allen to meet with her on 17th April to discuss works and improvements; the Borough and the County have also been given this information.
44.4 Acre have now received the development plan and asked if they can use it as an exemplar, this was agreed provided it was noted that the plan was formed ‘p re localism’ and is not a neighbourhood plan
44.5 31.7 The bin is now sited.
44.6 33.2 Councillor Allen will contact the designers regarding the information board and ask them to come back with a design and an estimate of costs.
44.7 38.3 Clerk to now write to Sheila Gilder at Highways and advise that we have had no response to our requests for residents not to park in front of the letter box.
45. Correspondence
45.1 NCalc – update
45.2 Bespoke media requiring information about producing newsletters, they produced our previous newsletter.
46. Financial matters:
46.1 It was agreed that Charlotte Cook would be compensated for any petrol used travelling to Neighbourhood Watch meetings on behalf of the Parish Council and she was formally thanked for her good work.
46.2 BDO Stoyhaywood has sent the annual return papers and they need to receive the completed form by 27th July 2012.
46.3 Clerk has contacted NCalc who will provide an Auditor for £140.31 for the financial year 2011/12 and £145.00 for the year 2012/13
46.4 The Clerk has not yet been able to file the end of year report, awaiting a letter of registration from HMRC and therefore cannot do the PAYE for this month until it has been received. It was agreed to do a nil return for April and pay 2 months in May
46.5. The following accounts were agreed for payment.
744 E-on electricity supply Jan- March £448.82
745 NCalc subscription £127.16
47. Planning
There were no planning matters to report.
48. Any Other Business
48.1 The WBC Parish Forum was helpful and interesting, it gave a basic feel for neighbourhood development issues. It seems that localism will introduce another layer of consultation to planning. It was felt that small parishes need to work in partnership with the Borough Council. A register of potential community assets needs to be put on the agenda of the next meeting for discussion.
48.2 Councillor Reynolds will ask all Councillors to comment on the questionnaire she has produced to find out the demographics of the village, and the needs of the village as discussed at the Annual Parish Meeting. It was agreed to have the final draft for the 3rd May meeting and then Councillor Reynolds and Councillor Meadow-Jones will liaise with others to arrange delivery.
49. Date of next meeting.
The date of the next meeting is the Annual General Meeting, 3rd May 2012 at 7.30pm. It will be followed by a Parish Council Meeting. There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.30pm with thanks to those attending.
Chairman Date
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 12th April 2012
40. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), B Rootham, (Deputy),A Campbell,
P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds, C Turnell and A McLaven (Clerk).
41. Apologies
Councillor N Cole and Borough Councillor G Timms sent their apologies which were accepted.
42. Open Session for the public
There were no members of the public in attendance.
43. Approval of Minutes of 29th March 2012
43.1 These were signed as a true and correct record
44. Matters Arising
44.1 31.2 The left action margin needs actions entered on log and log to be on agenda
44.2 Audit of roads and footpaths carried out; it was noted that the date should be stamped on photos to help with future audits. Councillor Allen had pre-empted audit by completing Parish enhancement forms for MGWSP to carry out works needed.
44.3 Helen Howard has been given information re modifying Rectory Lane, and Councillor Allen to meet with her on 17th April to discuss works and improvements; the Borough and the County have also been given this information.
44.4 Acre have now received the development plan and asked if they can use it as an exemplar, this was agreed provided it was noted that the plan was formed ‘p re localism’ and is not a neighbourhood plan
44.5 31.7 The bin is now sited.
44.6 33.2 Councillor Allen will contact the designers regarding the information board and ask them to come back with a design and an estimate of costs.
44.7 38.3 Clerk to now write to Sheila Gilder at Highways and advise that we have had no response to our requests for residents not to park in front of the letter box.
45. Correspondence
45.1 NCalc – update
45.2 Bespoke media requiring information about producing newsletters, they produced our previous newsletter.
46. Financial matters:
46.1 It was agreed that Charlotte Cook would be compensated for any petrol used travelling to Neighbourhood Watch meetings on behalf of the Parish Council and she was formally thanked for her good work.
46.2 BDO Stoyhaywood has sent the annual return papers and they need to receive the completed form by 27th July 2012.
46.3 Clerk has contacted NCalc who will provide an Auditor for £140.31 for the financial year 2011/12 and £145.00 for the year 2012/13
46.4 The Clerk has not yet been able to file the end of year report, awaiting a letter of registration from HMRC and therefore cannot do the PAYE for this month until it has been received. It was agreed to do a nil return for April and pay 2 months in May
46.5. The following accounts were agreed for payment.
744 E-on electricity supply Jan- March £448.82
745 NCalc subscription £127.16
47. Planning
There were no planning matters to report.
48. Any Other Business
48.1 The WBC Parish Forum was helpful and interesting, it gave a basic feel for neighbourhood development issues. It seems that localism will introduce another layer of consultation to planning. It was felt that small parishes need to work in partnership with the Borough Council. A register of potential community assets needs to be put on the agenda of the next meeting for discussion.
48.2 Councillor Reynolds will ask all Councillors to comment on the questionnaire she has produced to find out the demographics of the village, and the needs of the village as discussed at the Annual Parish Meeting. It was agreed to have the final draft for the 3rd May meeting and then Councillor Reynolds and Councillor Meadow-Jones will liaise with others to arrange delivery.
49. Date of next meeting.
The date of the next meeting is the Annual General Meeting, 3rd May 2012 at 7.30pm. It will be followed by a Parish Council Meeting. There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.30pm with thanks to those attending.
Chairman Date
Parish Council Minutes March 29th 2012
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 29th March 2012
26. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), B Rootham, (Deputy),A Campbell,
P Meadow-Jones, and A McLaven (Clerk). 1 member of the Public.
27. Apologies
Councillors N Cole and N Reynolds, and Borough Councillor G Timms sent their apologies which were accepted.
28. Co-option
Councillor Allen proposed Charlotte Turnell to be a councillor, Councillor Campbell seconded this, all in favour. Charlotte was welcomed to the Council and asked to join the meeting.
29. Open Session for the public
There were now no members of the public in attendance.
30. Approval of Minutes of 23rd February 2012
30.1 minute 20.4 had the words consent from changed to advised, and minute 24.3 was altered to read the Chairman of Wellingborough Borough Council Planning Committee used his casting vote to refuse the application on the grounds that the proposed building did not meet the criterion of ‘outstanding architectural merit’. The minutes were then signed as a true and correct record.
31. Matters Arising
31.1 Councillor Rootham apologised for missing the previous meeting, as he had not received emails and was unaware of the meeting.
31.2 It was noted that Action should be noted in the minute margins, in order to be transferred to the Action Log
31.3 Councillor Cole will be advised by Councillor Campbell with regard to the footpath audit.
31.4 Acre has not yet received the Parish Council development plan.
31.5 Councillor Allen will meet the PCC in May, with regard to the site of the village sign.
31.6 Councillor Allen will enlist Councillor Rootham’s help with the Information Board, and also look at the possibility of edging the proposed site with oak bollards.
31.7 Councillor Rootham suggested siting the bin on the edge of the car parking opposite the Church, Councillor Campbell seconded and all in favour. Councillor Turnell will discuss this with the person who mows this area, so that the bin does not interfere with mowing. Clerk to write and thank the Borough Council for emptying the waste and dog bins, advising them of the site of the new bin and letting them know that there is a lot of refuse in the verges along Pytchley Road and Northampton Road.
32. Annual Meeting preparations:
32.1 Councillor Meadow-Jones is preparing enlarged display items for the sign and lectern. It was agreed that pictures of the gateways, before and after should also be displayed.
32.2 Clerk to contact guides and confirm that they will be able to attend and provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
32.3 Clerk to chase up all reports
32.4 It was agreed to meet at 6.15 to set up chairs etc.
33. Developments including Centre of Village Sign and Information Board, and bin:
33.1 As minuted previously we now have a location for the bin.
33.2 The company Councillor Allen contacted regarding the information board have not yet got back to him even though they have all the information they requested. It was agreed to decide the location and commission the location and Councillor Allen will make the design and consult back to the council.
33.3 The centre of village sign will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting
Although we will have to make sure it stands outs but does not distract drivers. It was noted that Geddington and Walgrave have good examples of the type of sign preferred.
34. Speedwatch and Speed Sign
34.1 Now that Highways have moved the 30mph signs they have installed 2 poles suitable for the Speed sign, Clerk and Councillor Rootham to look into obtaining additional speed sign brackets.
34.2 Mrs Waller has passed on some speed control signs to Councillor Rootham and these can remain in place for up to 6 six weeks.
34.3 Councillor Rootham will approach people previously involved with speedwatch to help put up and take down the speed signs.
35. Correspondence
35.1 Victims Support – request for funding
35.2 NCC copy of schedule to move 30mph limit
35.3 Anglian Water – details of the hosepipe ban
35.4 Police and Mencap – Keepsafe card, a system whereby people with learning disabilities can take an information card to businesses if they are in trouble. Councillor Rootham will investigate further.
36. Financial matters:
36.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
741 S Miles – Mower servicing £380.60
742 Mrs A Mclaven – salary & expenses £104.72
743 LPS printing newsletters £115.00
36.2 It was agreed to spend up to £20 on refreshments for the Annual Parish Meeting.
37. Planning
37.1 There were no actual planning matters, but discussion of the new localism bill took place. It was agreed that it was agreed that our Parish Plan was a strength.
37.2 Clerk to write to WBC to ask what the plans are for the review of villages and village envelopes.
38. Any Other Business
38.1 Councillor Meadow-Jones had received a request for a sign on Northampton Road warning of the junction. Clerk to write to Highways to ask for a feasibility assessment.
38.2 Councillor Turnell was concerned about the hedge outside of the Queens Arms, as it is very overgrown and needs cutting back to the curb. Clerk to ring Street Doctor
38.3 There have been various complaints received regarding the car parking in front of the post box. Clerk to write and ask householders not to park in front of post box.
39. Date of next meeting.
The date of the next meeting is the Annual Parish Meeting, 12th April 2012 at 7pm. It will be followed by a Parish Council Meeting. There being no other business the meeting closed at 9pm with thanks to those attending.
Chairman
Date...............
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 29th March 2012
26. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), B Rootham, (Deputy),A Campbell,
P Meadow-Jones, and A McLaven (Clerk). 1 member of the Public.
27. Apologies
Councillors N Cole and N Reynolds, and Borough Councillor G Timms sent their apologies which were accepted.
28. Co-option
Councillor Allen proposed Charlotte Turnell to be a councillor, Councillor Campbell seconded this, all in favour. Charlotte was welcomed to the Council and asked to join the meeting.
29. Open Session for the public
There were now no members of the public in attendance.
30. Approval of Minutes of 23rd February 2012
30.1 minute 20.4 had the words consent from changed to advised, and minute 24.3 was altered to read the Chairman of Wellingborough Borough Council Planning Committee used his casting vote to refuse the application on the grounds that the proposed building did not meet the criterion of ‘outstanding architectural merit’. The minutes were then signed as a true and correct record.
31. Matters Arising
31.1 Councillor Rootham apologised for missing the previous meeting, as he had not received emails and was unaware of the meeting.
31.2 It was noted that Action should be noted in the minute margins, in order to be transferred to the Action Log
31.3 Councillor Cole will be advised by Councillor Campbell with regard to the footpath audit.
31.4 Acre has not yet received the Parish Council development plan.
31.5 Councillor Allen will meet the PCC in May, with regard to the site of the village sign.
31.6 Councillor Allen will enlist Councillor Rootham’s help with the Information Board, and also look at the possibility of edging the proposed site with oak bollards.
31.7 Councillor Rootham suggested siting the bin on the edge of the car parking opposite the Church, Councillor Campbell seconded and all in favour. Councillor Turnell will discuss this with the person who mows this area, so that the bin does not interfere with mowing. Clerk to write and thank the Borough Council for emptying the waste and dog bins, advising them of the site of the new bin and letting them know that there is a lot of refuse in the verges along Pytchley Road and Northampton Road.
32. Annual Meeting preparations:
32.1 Councillor Meadow-Jones is preparing enlarged display items for the sign and lectern. It was agreed that pictures of the gateways, before and after should also be displayed.
32.2 Clerk to contact guides and confirm that they will be able to attend and provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
32.3 Clerk to chase up all reports
32.4 It was agreed to meet at 6.15 to set up chairs etc.
33. Developments including Centre of Village Sign and Information Board, and bin:
33.1 As minuted previously we now have a location for the bin.
33.2 The company Councillor Allen contacted regarding the information board have not yet got back to him even though they have all the information they requested. It was agreed to decide the location and commission the location and Councillor Allen will make the design and consult back to the council.
33.3 The centre of village sign will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting
Although we will have to make sure it stands outs but does not distract drivers. It was noted that Geddington and Walgrave have good examples of the type of sign preferred.
34. Speedwatch and Speed Sign
34.1 Now that Highways have moved the 30mph signs they have installed 2 poles suitable for the Speed sign, Clerk and Councillor Rootham to look into obtaining additional speed sign brackets.
34.2 Mrs Waller has passed on some speed control signs to Councillor Rootham and these can remain in place for up to 6 six weeks.
34.3 Councillor Rootham will approach people previously involved with speedwatch to help put up and take down the speed signs.
35. Correspondence
35.1 Victims Support – request for funding
35.2 NCC copy of schedule to move 30mph limit
35.3 Anglian Water – details of the hosepipe ban
35.4 Police and Mencap – Keepsafe card, a system whereby people with learning disabilities can take an information card to businesses if they are in trouble. Councillor Rootham will investigate further.
36. Financial matters:
36.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
741 S Miles – Mower servicing £380.60
742 Mrs A Mclaven – salary & expenses £104.72
743 LPS printing newsletters £115.00
36.2 It was agreed to spend up to £20 on refreshments for the Annual Parish Meeting.
37. Planning
37.1 There were no actual planning matters, but discussion of the new localism bill took place. It was agreed that it was agreed that our Parish Plan was a strength.
37.2 Clerk to write to WBC to ask what the plans are for the review of villages and village envelopes.
38. Any Other Business
38.1 Councillor Meadow-Jones had received a request for a sign on Northampton Road warning of the junction. Clerk to write to Highways to ask for a feasibility assessment.
38.2 Councillor Turnell was concerned about the hedge outside of the Queens Arms, as it is very overgrown and needs cutting back to the curb. Clerk to ring Street Doctor
38.3 There have been various complaints received regarding the car parking in front of the post box. Clerk to write and ask householders not to park in front of post box.
39. Date of next meeting.
The date of the next meeting is the Annual Parish Meeting, 12th April 2012 at 7pm. It will be followed by a Parish Council Meeting. There being no other business the meeting closed at 9pm with thanks to those attending.
Chairman
Date...............
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Parish Council Minutes February 23rd 2012
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 23rd February 2012
14. Present:Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), A Campbell, N Cole,
P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds and A McLaven (Clerk).
15. Welcome:Councillor Allen welcomed Nigel Coles as a co-opted Councillor to the Parish Council, the responsibilities are the same as an elected officer. It was noted that we need more people to take on responsibilities.
16. Open Session for the publicThere were no members of the public in attendance.
17. Minutes of 19th January 2012
17.1 These were signed as a true and correct record.
18. Matters Arising18.1 6.2 There has been no response yet from Reverend Dommett.
18.2 7.1 Councillor Cole will oversee the priority and produce the Annual Audit of footpaths and roads with Councillors Campbell and Meadow-Jones.
18.3 7.4 The development plan has not yet been given to ACRE
18.4 8.2 Awaiting response from both Reverend Dommett and Guides. The phone box felt not suitable at the moment for the lectern.
19. Annual Meeting preparations:19.1 It was agreed to promote the village sign and information board at the Annual Parish Meeting.
19.2 Bespoke Media will be contacted with regard to publishing the newsletter and making large promotional boards for the Annual Parish Meeting.
19.3 It was agreed to meet at 7pm on 29th March to discuss the Annual Parish Meeting before the Parish Council meeting.
20. Developments including Centre of Village Sign and Information Board, and bin:20.1 We are fairly certain now that the best location for the information board is by the Notice Board, something angled underneath the Notice Board. Only one board at the moment, so that it doesn’t take over the whole area.
20.2 Councillor Allen has done work on the ‘highlights of history’ of the village, there are 2 people looking into producing the board, one quote is for the £3,000 and the
other is for £200.
20.3 Councillor Allen will bring to the next meeting a mock-up of the lectern and village sign if achievable.
20.4 Councillor Allen will go ahead with planning the sign, but until we have consent from the PCC we cannot go ahead.
21. Crime reports.
21.2 There have been seven crimes in Orlingbury between August 2011 and Jan 2012. Clerk to write and invite the Police to the Annual Parish Meeting
22. Correspondence22.1 The Borough Council had been in contact to see if we still wanted a review of the number of councillors – Councillor Allen has responded that we require 2 additional councillors in order to have a larger attendance and to spread the load better.
22.2 Edward Maxted – gardening company – to be kept on file
22.3 Proludia – awards for all play area funding – to be kept on file
22.4 NCC – information re county connect service - to be put in newsletter
22.5 Information re petition against wind turbines – to be kept on file
22.6 Alan Price printing and distributing company – to be contacted re newsletter and posters.
22.7 NCC library shop promotion
22.8 NAYC – information re youth advisors to be discussed at Annual Parish meeting – it was agreed that we should contact the village and see what facilities are required, Councillor Reynolds will draft a ‘village census’
23. Financial matters:23.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
734 Village Hall Rent £ 21.00
735 Petrol for mower ( allotments) £ 7.22
736 WBC – election costs £ 50.00
737 PCC floodlighting costs 2012 £117.56
738 Mrs A Mclaven – salary & exp £124.67
739 PCC floodlighting costs 2011-
Previous cheque not received £164.25
23.2 It was agreed to sign a cheque for next month’s PAYE
23.3 Jackson Grundy have been in contact as we are one of the few villages that don’t have a relationship with them. They will donate a % of the income from sales to the village if they can put on advertisements that they sponsor the village. All in favour
24. Planning24.1 The development in the grounds of Orlingbury Hall has been refused permission to build. The Parish Council were concerned as the development was outside of the village envelope. The application was under clause PPS7 which allows a building of outstanding architectural merit to be built on land outside the building area.
24.2 The Parish Council were also concerned that the access to the property was on a dangerous bend.
24.3 The Chairman of the Planning Committee used his casting vote to refuse the application, as he felt it was not of outstanding architectural merit.
12. Any Other BusinessThere was no other business
13. Date of next meeting.The date of the next meeting is 29th March 2012 at 7.30pm. There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.55 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 23rd February 2012
14. Present:Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), A Campbell, N Cole,
P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds and A McLaven (Clerk).
15. Welcome:Councillor Allen welcomed Nigel Coles as a co-opted Councillor to the Parish Council, the responsibilities are the same as an elected officer. It was noted that we need more people to take on responsibilities.
16. Open Session for the publicThere were no members of the public in attendance.
17. Minutes of 19th January 2012
17.1 These were signed as a true and correct record.
18. Matters Arising18.1 6.2 There has been no response yet from Reverend Dommett.
18.2 7.1 Councillor Cole will oversee the priority and produce the Annual Audit of footpaths and roads with Councillors Campbell and Meadow-Jones.
18.3 7.4 The development plan has not yet been given to ACRE
18.4 8.2 Awaiting response from both Reverend Dommett and Guides. The phone box felt not suitable at the moment for the lectern.
19. Annual Meeting preparations:19.1 It was agreed to promote the village sign and information board at the Annual Parish Meeting.
19.2 Bespoke Media will be contacted with regard to publishing the newsletter and making large promotional boards for the Annual Parish Meeting.
19.3 It was agreed to meet at 7pm on 29th March to discuss the Annual Parish Meeting before the Parish Council meeting.
20. Developments including Centre of Village Sign and Information Board, and bin:20.1 We are fairly certain now that the best location for the information board is by the Notice Board, something angled underneath the Notice Board. Only one board at the moment, so that it doesn’t take over the whole area.
20.2 Councillor Allen has done work on the ‘highlights of history’ of the village, there are 2 people looking into producing the board, one quote is for the £3,000 and the
other is for £200.
20.3 Councillor Allen will bring to the next meeting a mock-up of the lectern and village sign if achievable.
20.4 Councillor Allen will go ahead with planning the sign, but until we have consent from the PCC we cannot go ahead.
21. Crime reports.
21.2 There have been seven crimes in Orlingbury between August 2011 and Jan 2012. Clerk to write and invite the Police to the Annual Parish Meeting
22. Correspondence22.1 The Borough Council had been in contact to see if we still wanted a review of the number of councillors – Councillor Allen has responded that we require 2 additional councillors in order to have a larger attendance and to spread the load better.
22.2 Edward Maxted – gardening company – to be kept on file
22.3 Proludia – awards for all play area funding – to be kept on file
22.4 NCC – information re county connect service - to be put in newsletter
22.5 Information re petition against wind turbines – to be kept on file
22.6 Alan Price printing and distributing company – to be contacted re newsletter and posters.
22.7 NCC library shop promotion
22.8 NAYC – information re youth advisors to be discussed at Annual Parish meeting – it was agreed that we should contact the village and see what facilities are required, Councillor Reynolds will draft a ‘village census’
23. Financial matters:23.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
734 Village Hall Rent £ 21.00
735 Petrol for mower ( allotments) £ 7.22
736 WBC – election costs £ 50.00
737 PCC floodlighting costs 2012 £117.56
738 Mrs A Mclaven – salary & exp £124.67
739 PCC floodlighting costs 2011-
Previous cheque not received £164.25
23.2 It was agreed to sign a cheque for next month’s PAYE
23.3 Jackson Grundy have been in contact as we are one of the few villages that don’t have a relationship with them. They will donate a % of the income from sales to the village if they can put on advertisements that they sponsor the village. All in favour
24. Planning24.1 The development in the grounds of Orlingbury Hall has been refused permission to build. The Parish Council were concerned as the development was outside of the village envelope. The application was under clause PPS7 which allows a building of outstanding architectural merit to be built on land outside the building area.
24.2 The Parish Council were also concerned that the access to the property was on a dangerous bend.
24.3 The Chairman of the Planning Committee used his casting vote to refuse the application, as he felt it was not of outstanding architectural merit.
12. Any Other BusinessThere was no other business
13. Date of next meeting.The date of the next meeting is 29th March 2012 at 7.30pm. There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.55 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Monday, February 20, 2012
Parish Council Minutes 19th January 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 19th January 2012
1. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), A Campbell,
P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds and A McLaven (Clerk).
2. Apologies:
Apologies were received and accepted from Councillors B Rootham and, Geoff Timms
3. Co-option
3.1 Councillor Meadow-Jones proposed and Councillor A Campbell seconded Nigel Coles being co-opted as a councillor, all in favour. Clerk to write and welcome Mr Coles to the council.
3.2 It was noted there is still one vacancy on the council and another co-optee needs to be found.
4. Open Session for the public
There were no members of the public in attendance.
5. Minutes of 24th November 2011
5.1 These were signed as a true and correct record.
6. Matters Arising
6.1 126.1 Letters need to go to the residents alongside the telephone box
6.2 129 There are 4 sites available for the bin, a) in Churchyard, b) in car park opposite, c)Isham Road, next to dog bin and d) outside the village hall. Councillor Campbell proposed and Councillor Reynolds seconded putting the bin in the churchyard. All in favour. Clerk to write to Reverend Dommett
7. Development plan
7.1 The development plan was discussed and responsibilities allocated, Clerk to make log of actions from minutes and log attendances. Councillor Rootham responsible for audit, finance, speed sign and attending site viewings. Councillors Meadow-Jones and Campbell magazine and newsletter, and roads and pathways, they will commence an audit of roads and pathways in the near future. Councillor Reynolds oversee priority 1 and planning including localism bill. Councillor Allen Section 106, and attending site viewings wherever possible. Councillor Coles will be asked to take on Roads and Highways.
7.2 It was agreed to keep safety on the agenda, and keep using the flashing speed sign.
7.3 It was agreed to change the time span on 1-c as ongoing rather than April 2012.
7.4 Acre has asked for a copy of our plan and we have agreed to give them a PDF copy.
8. Section 106 Developments including Centre of Village sign and Information Board.
8.1 Councillor Allen had contacted Harry Stebbings, a sign maker, he will design a sign, but needs to visit and will cost between 10 and 18 thousand pounds, and made note of the fact that it is the Queens Jubilee this year. Councillor Allen will make more enquiries into signs.
8.2 There are concerns regarding the site next to the church for the lectern, a risk assessment would need to be undertaken. It was agreed that there were potential safety risks and that the question of an alternative site for the lectern to be put on the agenda of the Annual Parish Meeting. The Annual Parish Meeting is a good opportunity to sign post the work we are doing on the information board and sign. We will put this on the February meeting agenda as planning for APM, it was noted that the meeting will take place on 5th April, and we could ask the brownies/guides if they would provide refreshments again.
8.3 Councillor Campbell had got more information for the lectern.
9. Correspondence
9.1 MGWSP –Parish Satisfaction Survey completed at the meeting.
9.2 WBC – consultation on budget, Clerk responded that our meeting is not until after the closing date, 2 weeks given from date of letter.
9.3 NCalc various emails advising of Parish Councils precept, new homes bonuses, responses to consultations
9.4 Highways monthly newsletter
9.5 Boundary Commission receipt of comments
9.6 NCC asking if welcome packs can contain information re libraries, we already do this.
9.7 Police requesting financial support for PCSOs, Clerk to look into what they require.
9.8 NCC tree pack (105 saplings) available to communities, it was agreed to mention this in the newsletter as in order to proceed we need to have details of available land to plant the saplings and how we will protect them in the future.
9.9 NCalc planning training, Councillor Reynolds to attend, Councillor Rootham to be asked if available to also attend
10. Financial matters including setting the precept
10.1 It was agreed not to increase the precept so it will remain at £7122
10.2 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
729 Eon- electricity supply £448.82
730 Northamptonshire Acre subs £ 34.00
731 E-on electricity maintenance £121.66
732 Mrs A Mclaven – salary £ 99.40
10.3 It was agreed to sign a cheque for next month’s PAYE
10.4 The Clerk to contact E-on regarding the changeover of street lamps.
11. Planning
Nothing to report.
12. Any Other Business
There was no other business
13. Date of next meeting.
The date of the next meeting is 23rd February 2012. There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.55 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 19th January 2012
1. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), A Campbell,
P Meadow-Jones, N Reynolds and A McLaven (Clerk).
2. Apologies:
Apologies were received and accepted from Councillors B Rootham and, Geoff Timms
3. Co-option
3.1 Councillor Meadow-Jones proposed and Councillor A Campbell seconded Nigel Coles being co-opted as a councillor, all in favour. Clerk to write and welcome Mr Coles to the council.
3.2 It was noted there is still one vacancy on the council and another co-optee needs to be found.
4. Open Session for the public
There were no members of the public in attendance.
5. Minutes of 24th November 2011
5.1 These were signed as a true and correct record.
6. Matters Arising
6.1 126.1 Letters need to go to the residents alongside the telephone box
6.2 129 There are 4 sites available for the bin, a) in Churchyard, b) in car park opposite, c)Isham Road, next to dog bin and d) outside the village hall. Councillor Campbell proposed and Councillor Reynolds seconded putting the bin in the churchyard. All in favour. Clerk to write to Reverend Dommett
7. Development plan
7.1 The development plan was discussed and responsibilities allocated, Clerk to make log of actions from minutes and log attendances. Councillor Rootham responsible for audit, finance, speed sign and attending site viewings. Councillors Meadow-Jones and Campbell magazine and newsletter, and roads and pathways, they will commence an audit of roads and pathways in the near future. Councillor Reynolds oversee priority 1 and planning including localism bill. Councillor Allen Section 106, and attending site viewings wherever possible. Councillor Coles will be asked to take on Roads and Highways.
7.2 It was agreed to keep safety on the agenda, and keep using the flashing speed sign.
7.3 It was agreed to change the time span on 1-c as ongoing rather than April 2012.
7.4 Acre has asked for a copy of our plan and we have agreed to give them a PDF copy.
8. Section 106 Developments including Centre of Village sign and Information Board.
8.1 Councillor Allen had contacted Harry Stebbings, a sign maker, he will design a sign, but needs to visit and will cost between 10 and 18 thousand pounds, and made note of the fact that it is the Queens Jubilee this year. Councillor Allen will make more enquiries into signs.
8.2 There are concerns regarding the site next to the church for the lectern, a risk assessment would need to be undertaken. It was agreed that there were potential safety risks and that the question of an alternative site for the lectern to be put on the agenda of the Annual Parish Meeting. The Annual Parish Meeting is a good opportunity to sign post the work we are doing on the information board and sign. We will put this on the February meeting agenda as planning for APM, it was noted that the meeting will take place on 5th April, and we could ask the brownies/guides if they would provide refreshments again.
8.3 Councillor Campbell had got more information for the lectern.
9. Correspondence
9.1 MGWSP –Parish Satisfaction Survey completed at the meeting.
9.2 WBC – consultation on budget, Clerk responded that our meeting is not until after the closing date, 2 weeks given from date of letter.
9.3 NCalc various emails advising of Parish Councils precept, new homes bonuses, responses to consultations
9.4 Highways monthly newsletter
9.5 Boundary Commission receipt of comments
9.6 NCC asking if welcome packs can contain information re libraries, we already do this.
9.7 Police requesting financial support for PCSOs, Clerk to look into what they require.
9.8 NCC tree pack (105 saplings) available to communities, it was agreed to mention this in the newsletter as in order to proceed we need to have details of available land to plant the saplings and how we will protect them in the future.
9.9 NCalc planning training, Councillor Reynolds to attend, Councillor Rootham to be asked if available to also attend
10. Financial matters including setting the precept
10.1 It was agreed not to increase the precept so it will remain at £7122
10.2 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
729 Eon- electricity supply £448.82
730 Northamptonshire Acre subs £ 34.00
731 E-on electricity maintenance £121.66
732 Mrs A Mclaven – salary £ 99.40
10.3 It was agreed to sign a cheque for next month’s PAYE
10.4 The Clerk to contact E-on regarding the changeover of street lamps.
11. Planning
Nothing to report.
12. Any Other Business
There was no other business
13. Date of next meeting.
The date of the next meeting is 23rd February 2012. There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.55 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
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