ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 12th May 2011
48. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), B Rootham, (Deputy), A Campbell,
P Meadows-Jones, T Norton, and A McLaven (Clerk), Anne Lovely from the Libraries department of NCC, G Rowlatt
49.Apologies:
Apologies were received from Councillor Timms
50. Mobile Libraries
Anne advised the meeting that Northamptonshire County Council was facing serious cuts in the amount available to spend on libraries, they are already the cheapest in the County, and the next closest (Cambs) costs £1 per visit more. There have been discussions since last September about the reductions. 11 librarians have taken voluntary redundancy and another 6 compulsary redundancy. 8 libraries were facing closure but these have been kept open at the moment with a review of all 36 libraries in the county being undertaken at the moment. The mobile service has been cut from 4 vehicles on a 3 weekly rota to 2 on a 4 weekly rota. The vehicles will stay longer in one place and the vehicle will stay in Orlingbury from 17.55 to 18.20 on Wednesdays starting from 24th August. A lot of villages have 3 or 4 stops and in many cases these have been reduced. Discussion took place about working with community partners and the possibility of discarded books being used as small library in somewhere like the church or village hall. It was agreed that Anne would let us have any promotional material and that we would publicise the new times etc as much as possible.
51. Minutes of the meeting 14th April 2011
These were signed as a true and correct record, and the minutes of the Annual Parish meeting which had taken place before the ordinary Parish Council Meeting were read and confirmed as a true and correct record to be signed off at the next Annual Parish Meeting (5th April 2012).
52.Matters arising
52.1 42.1 Mr Lucy had advised the Clerk that the work will be done regarding the roof of the barn in Rectory Lane, but not until after the village fete. Clerk to write and express our concerns over the delay, especially as the fete means there will be lots more people and cars in the village, and more opportunity for accidents due to the loose slates .
52.2 42.2 The Street lights in Rectory Lane and Harrowden Road are still not working. The Clerk has withheld payment, but the lights still have not been repaired. E-on to be advised again. It was noted that the County are switching off street lights to save money.
52.3 42.3 The Borough Council have still not been in contact regarding the location of the Rectory Lane dog waste bin; the clerk to write as it would appear telephone conversations have not been effective.
52.4 46.1 Mrs Matthews is happy with her arrangement with Mrs Campbell over the sharing of the allotment.
52.5 46.7 The bus routes have been re-instated and are being re-evaluated between now and September.
53. Co-option
53.1 Peter Allen proposed and Barry Rootham seconded Gerry Rowlatt being co-opted onto the council – All in favour. Gerry was welcomed back to the council, being commended for her energy and commitment in the past.
53.2 There was a discussion about two possible co-optees for the other seat on the council. Barry Rootham proposed and Tim Norton seconded Nicola Reynolds being co-opted onto the council- all in favour. Clerk to write and advise Nicola.
54 New Councillor Induction.
It was agreed that a meeting should take place between all the councillors to talk about duties and allocate responsibilities. It was agreed the meeting would take place on June 16th at 7pm and the Parish Council meeting not start until 8pm. The Clerk to provide a copy of model standing orders for the meeting.
55 Developments
The development plan will be discussed during the new councillor induction, the completion of gateways, and the centre of village sign and lectern being the most pressing items at the moment.
56.Correspondence.
56.1 NCalc – communities in action training 2 free places available cost of course £117.
56.2 NCC Mobile Libraries – revised routes, this will be put into the newsletter and will be mentioned in church as well.
56.3 Tim Lucy – re barn roof in Rectory Lane – work to commence soon
56.4 Ncalc – spring training opportunities
56.5 NCC – consultation on Public Transport –dates of open meetings
57.Financial Matters.
57.1 The Accounts and Annual return need to be signed off before 30th June and the Annual Return returned by 1st July to the District Auditor. Our previous Internal Auditor has retired and an auditor who lives in Isham is willing to do the audit at the same cost but plus VAT (which we can reclaim). Due to there not being time to look at options we will use him for this year but possibly use the Ncalc auditor in future.
57.2 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
703 Shaw & sons forms £ 37.74
704 HMRC Clerks tax £ 49.60
705 Alison McLaven – salary x 2 £ 212.86
58. Planning applications and decisions.
58.1 WP/2011/0151/F – demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new 2 storey dwelling – 1 The Nursery Isham Road – James Lawson There were concerns about the boundary trees and hedges possibly being removed, and a site visit was requested It was felt the quality of the drawing submitted was not very good.
58.2 WP?2011/0165/F – single storey conservatory to the rear and side of 2 Pytchley Road – David Brady – no observations just the usual comment of construction materials being kept within the curtilage of the site.
59 Village Hall
Nothing to report
59. Any Other Business
59.1 A formal agreement is still to be written between Isham and Orlingbury for the use of the speed camera. The camera is to be returned to Orlingbury in June, it is to be noted that care needs to be taken when changing the battery.
59.2 In order for the hedges to be cut back in Harrowden Road, a road closure order needs to be obtained. It is thought that the police charge to make a closure order. Councillor Allen is looking into the costs etc for this, and as long as the costs are reasonable we will proceed with this. 60.
Date of next meeting.
The dates of the next years meeting are 16th June 2011, 21st July 2011, 15th September 2011, 20th October 2011, 24th November 2011, 19th January 2012, 23rd February 2012, 29 March 2012, Annual Parish Meeting 5th April 2012 12th April 2012 and 3rd May 2012, the Annual General Meeting
There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.15 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Friday, May 20, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Parish Council Minutes 14th April 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 14th April 2011
39. Present:
Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Miles, Rowlatt, and Waller. There were no members of the public.
40.Apologies:
Apologies were received from Councillors Norton, Timms and Watts
41. Minutes of the meeting 17th March 2011
These were signed as a true and correct record
42.Matters arising
42.1 31.2 Still no response from Mr Lucy regarding the roof of the barn in Rectory Lane. Clerk to write and phone.
42.2 31.2 The Street lights in Rectory Lane and Harrowden Road are still not working Clerk to withhold payment until the lights are repaired.
42.3 31.3 The Borough Council have still not been in contact regarding the location of the Rectory Lane dog waste bin.
42.4 32.1 The Clerk has now registered the Parish Council as her employer and herself as the employee and will fill in the PAYE form on line each time she is paid and raise a cheque to be signed at the meeting. There is also an online return to fill in at the end of each financial year.
42.5 32.2 At the Parish forum MGWSP did not attend. Councillor Bailey said that their attendance was unnecessary but it was clear from the meeting that the County is not communicating well with MFWSP.
42.6 It was noted also at the Forum that land in Bozeat was about to sold by the Borough with out consulting the Parish until the Parish had protested. Councillor Bailey had agreed in future to consult Parishes in similar situations.
43. Correspondence.
43.1 Information from NALC
43.2 Information from BDO regarding Audit – to be completed by 1st July
44. Financial Matters.
44.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
697 A-on Insurance £671.03
699 Ncalc subs £124.08
700 E-on Elec supply £440.25
701 Village Hall rent £ 18.00
702 E-on elec maint £121.66 *
* this cheque to be held back until lights are repaired.
45. Planning applications and decisions.
45.1 Nothing to report
46. Any Other Business
46.1 Alison Campbell is to share the work on Mrs Matthews allotment.
46.2 Thanks given to all those leaving the council. Clerk to write and thank all leaving councillors.
46.3 All Speedwatch records to be archived in case the scheme is reactivated in future.
46.4 The possible need for a brown bin for cuttings from the mowing the green etc to be an agenda item for the next meeting.
46.5 The cost of colour printing to be explored as the newsletter will require updating following the elections in May.
46.6 All new councillors to have an induction meeting and discuss responsibilities.46.7 Discussion regarding Welly Bus now that the bus service has been discontinued in the village. To be further discussed at the next meeting.
47. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 12th May 2011, the Annual General Meeting
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.30 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 14th April 2011
39. Present:
Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Miles, Rowlatt, and Waller. There were no members of the public.
40.Apologies:
Apologies were received from Councillors Norton, Timms and Watts
41. Minutes of the meeting 17th March 2011
These were signed as a true and correct record
42.Matters arising
42.1 31.2 Still no response from Mr Lucy regarding the roof of the barn in Rectory Lane. Clerk to write and phone.
42.2 31.2 The Street lights in Rectory Lane and Harrowden Road are still not working Clerk to withhold payment until the lights are repaired.
42.3 31.3 The Borough Council have still not been in contact regarding the location of the Rectory Lane dog waste bin.
42.4 32.1 The Clerk has now registered the Parish Council as her employer and herself as the employee and will fill in the PAYE form on line each time she is paid and raise a cheque to be signed at the meeting. There is also an online return to fill in at the end of each financial year.
42.5 32.2 At the Parish forum MGWSP did not attend. Councillor Bailey said that their attendance was unnecessary but it was clear from the meeting that the County is not communicating well with MFWSP.
42.6 It was noted also at the Forum that land in Bozeat was about to sold by the Borough with out consulting the Parish until the Parish had protested. Councillor Bailey had agreed in future to consult Parishes in similar situations.
43. Correspondence.
43.1 Information from NALC
43.2 Information from BDO regarding Audit – to be completed by 1st July
44. Financial Matters.
44.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
697 A-on Insurance £671.03
699 Ncalc subs £124.08
700 E-on Elec supply £440.25
701 Village Hall rent £ 18.00
702 E-on elec maint £121.66 *
* this cheque to be held back until lights are repaired.
45. Planning applications and decisions.
45.1 Nothing to report
46. Any Other Business
46.1 Alison Campbell is to share the work on Mrs Matthews allotment.
46.2 Thanks given to all those leaving the council. Clerk to write and thank all leaving councillors.
46.3 All Speedwatch records to be archived in case the scheme is reactivated in future.
46.4 The possible need for a brown bin for cuttings from the mowing the green etc to be an agenda item for the next meeting.
46.5 The cost of colour printing to be explored as the newsletter will require updating following the elections in May.
46.6 All new councillors to have an induction meeting and discuss responsibilities.46.7 Discussion regarding Welly Bus now that the bus service has been discontinued in the village. To be further discussed at the next meeting.
47. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 12th May 2011, the Annual General Meeting
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.30 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Parish Council Minutes Annual Parish Meeting April 14th 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Annual Parish MeetingHeld in Orlingbury Village Hall
Thursday 14th April 2011
PRESENT
P Allen (Chairman), B.Rootham (Deputy S. Miles, G Rowlatt, P.Waller, Mrs A.McLaven (Clerk), and 2 Members of the public
APOLOGIES
Cllrs Bailey (County Council), G.Timms (Borough),), A.Norton, J.Watts, John Cooke and Nigel Carr, sent their apologies, which were accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 15th April 2010
These were approved as a true and correct record
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
We have a full team of Councillors, and still meet monthly with members of the public attending the meetings. The minutes continue to be available on the village blog, which has been set up 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 established in October 2008 further informs the village on growing developments.
The Parish Council are on the point of achieving the objectives in the Development Plan established in 2008. Priorities include:
Parish Council Development - Improvement of Procedures and Communication
Roads and Footpaths – Safety and Maintenance
Developments arising from the securing of Section 106 Funding
Allotments
We regularly report on progress in these areas at Parish Council Meetings though progress can often be frustrating when dealing with external agencies to help complete projects.
The final instalment of section 106 money has still to be awarded but the bulk of funding has been agreed and granted by the Norlinton Close Developers and the Wellingborough Council. Progress reports on the agreed plan are submitted to the Council. Developments achieved last year, including new seating at the village green and car parking opposite the Church and these together with waste paper bins and dog waste bins have blended in well. The expected installation of village entrance gateways and integral village sign and speed restrictions with road markings scheduled for last April are close to being approved, delays having resulted from the legislation required to extend speed limits. The centre of village sign and village information lectern informed by the work of the Youth Focus Group are scheduled to be designed, and installed later this year.
Whilst we are grateful to the Highways Department for using their Section 106 grant and further match funding that to complete our village gateway project, the wait to complete this project has been very frustrating. Traffic calming measures including the Gateway Project, the Speed Watch project involving the police and a trained team of villagers together with our Speed Sensor have all made important contributions to raising the awareness of drivers to speeding through the village and have made it a safer place. The audit conducted in 2008 revealed a range of pressing needs to repair and improve pathways and road surfacing, key problem areas have been improved. With notable exceptions most boundary hedgerows have been trimmed to improve the vision of pedestrians and motorists and the overgrown area outside the Hall which made crossing for pedestrians difficult and negotiation by motorists at the junction hazardous has been grassed.
The Speed-Watch project is a central element in our priority to make roads and footpaths safer in the village and to enable adults and children to confidently enjoy the environment in safety. Unfortunately this is no longer being funded , and Councillor Waller has written to thank all the volunteers for their help with the scheme.
During the last three years, works have been completed in respect of extending a pavement at the Taggies Yard junction, and grit bins have been installed at some slippery points. The verge at Rectory Lane on the Old Rectory side still remains a problem and our lobbying with the Highways Department to restore the road edge and ideally to widen the road have been resisted owing to the dire lack of available funding for roads.
The establishment of an active Emergency planning group, inspired by the writing of our Emergency Plan and the successful training of a team of First-Aiders has been halted by the unavailability of people to lead the group. The establishment of a planning/action group would be a step to ensuring support for the community in unforeseen circumstances. Three hard winters have underlined the importance of providing support in the community when things come to a standstill.
As I pointed out in my report last year, endeavours to regularly inform the village of developments are designed to improve understanding of the works of the Council and to encourage people to participate in its work. Mindful of the need to encourage participation from all sectors of the community a number of sub-groups have been established to involve people e.g. the Emergency Planning Group and Speed Watch,
The four year cycle of work comes to an end this year and elections for new councillors take place. The Council has done much to promote its work and to encourage people to seek nominations. By this time all villagers interested in joining the Parish Council will have filled in their nomination papers and submitted them to Wellingborough Council. It is important to underline the areas of work that Councillors play a key role in:
· Representing our community
· Ensuring that services are delivered to meet local needs
· Striving to improve quality of life in the parish
As always we invite all those interested in the work of the Parish Council to attend meetings as observers and to take part in sub-committee work.
REPORT FROM THE COUNTY COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR BAILEY
Councillor Bailey was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“Isham’s by-pass is to be reconsidered in 2015. There is no money available at the moment. The planning applications and compulsory purchase orders run out this year and they will not be reapplied for until 2013/14.
The County Council have not increased the council tax, but they have had terrific cuts in government grants. The County have made difficult decisions on spending cuts, they have done their best to make cuts that don’t affect the front line. Libraries will not be closed, but they have got rid of Lollipop Ladies and reduced bus subsidies. A lot of staff including senior staff have been made redundant. Last year Councillors were given empowerment grants to support local initiatives. From this grant of £10,000 Isham and Orlingbury were given £2500 between them to purchase a ‘flashing speed sign’. Next year because of cuts Councillors are only being given £7000, but Councillor Bailey has to spend £5000 of his grant towards keeping Finedon Library open.”
REPORT ON THE BOROUGH COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR TIMMS
Councillor Timms was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“The Borough is starting a one stop shop to deal with most things at the Tithe Barn. Wellingborough Tax Office has closed and also moved 3 members of staff into Tithe Barn and their manager has relocated to Northampton.
The Borough has kept the Council Tax Rate at the same as last year. They have staff doing 2 jobs now and if anyone one wants early retirement or voluntary redundancy it is available.”
REPORT ON NEIGBOURHOOD WATCH- CHARLOTTE COOK
Neighbourhood Watch is operating well in the village. All areas are covered by a co-ordinator. The Police send all co-ordinators reports, via email, of crimes committed in the area, so it is much easier to pass this information around the village quite quickly. In Orlingbury things have been quieter then last year. A nuisance problem has stopped and hopefully will not reoccur. I have attended meetings and training sessions in Northampton, Wellingborough and Mears Ashby.
The meetings in Mears Ashby are held so that the Police, Parish Councilors and NHW representatives can discuss the problems in the villages and decide where the Police will focus their attention for the next few weeks. I am the only representative from the village at these meetings. Mrs Cook provided a list of co-ordinators for the village.
REPORT ON THE DRAMA GROUP FROM BRIAN LEWIS
In 2010 the Orlingbury Drama Group was unable to find a play, which could be cast and produced. We read through numerous scripts, which had to be abandoned for one reason or another. It was finally decided that we should put a trilogy of three short plays. Those selected were – The Walking Dead by Michael Lamb, Between Mouthfuls and Gosforth’s Fete both by Alan Ayckbourn. These were performed on four evenings, 17th- 20th November 2010.The plays were well received and the group made a profit which will be donated to charity or other good causes, no final decision has yet been made.
The group is at present researching a suitable play for this November.
REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS
The Joseph Manning Trust, Over Sixties, Brownies & Guides, Village Hall, Orlingbury and Isham Short Mat Bowls Club, PCC, Village Fete Committee, Church Warden,Young Church, Green Team
The reports were all read to the meeting, and are available from the clerk. Copies of all reports are kept on file.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.00pm with thanks to all attending.
Minutes of Annual Parish MeetingHeld in Orlingbury Village Hall
Thursday 14th April 2011
PRESENT
P Allen (Chairman), B.Rootham (Deputy S. Miles, G Rowlatt, P.Waller, Mrs A.McLaven (Clerk), and 2 Members of the public
APOLOGIES
Cllrs Bailey (County Council), G.Timms (Borough),), A.Norton, J.Watts, John Cooke and Nigel Carr, sent their apologies, which were accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 15th April 2010
These were approved as a true and correct record
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
We have a full team of Councillors, and still meet monthly with members of the public attending the meetings. The minutes continue to be available on the village blog, which has been set up 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 established in October 2008 further informs the village on growing developments.
The Parish Council are on the point of achieving the objectives in the Development Plan established in 2008. Priorities include:
Parish Council Development - Improvement of Procedures and Communication
Roads and Footpaths – Safety and Maintenance
Developments arising from the securing of Section 106 Funding
Allotments
We regularly report on progress in these areas at Parish Council Meetings though progress can often be frustrating when dealing with external agencies to help complete projects.
The final instalment of section 106 money has still to be awarded but the bulk of funding has been agreed and granted by the Norlinton Close Developers and the Wellingborough Council. Progress reports on the agreed plan are submitted to the Council. Developments achieved last year, including new seating at the village green and car parking opposite the Church and these together with waste paper bins and dog waste bins have blended in well. The expected installation of village entrance gateways and integral village sign and speed restrictions with road markings scheduled for last April are close to being approved, delays having resulted from the legislation required to extend speed limits. The centre of village sign and village information lectern informed by the work of the Youth Focus Group are scheduled to be designed, and installed later this year.
Whilst we are grateful to the Highways Department for using their Section 106 grant and further match funding that to complete our village gateway project, the wait to complete this project has been very frustrating. Traffic calming measures including the Gateway Project, the Speed Watch project involving the police and a trained team of villagers together with our Speed Sensor have all made important contributions to raising the awareness of drivers to speeding through the village and have made it a safer place. The audit conducted in 2008 revealed a range of pressing needs to repair and improve pathways and road surfacing, key problem areas have been improved. With notable exceptions most boundary hedgerows have been trimmed to improve the vision of pedestrians and motorists and the overgrown area outside the Hall which made crossing for pedestrians difficult and negotiation by motorists at the junction hazardous has been grassed.
The Speed-Watch project is a central element in our priority to make roads and footpaths safer in the village and to enable adults and children to confidently enjoy the environment in safety. Unfortunately this is no longer being funded , and Councillor Waller has written to thank all the volunteers for their help with the scheme.
During the last three years, works have been completed in respect of extending a pavement at the Taggies Yard junction, and grit bins have been installed at some slippery points. The verge at Rectory Lane on the Old Rectory side still remains a problem and our lobbying with the Highways Department to restore the road edge and ideally to widen the road have been resisted owing to the dire lack of available funding for roads.
The establishment of an active Emergency planning group, inspired by the writing of our Emergency Plan and the successful training of a team of First-Aiders has been halted by the unavailability of people to lead the group. The establishment of a planning/action group would be a step to ensuring support for the community in unforeseen circumstances. Three hard winters have underlined the importance of providing support in the community when things come to a standstill.
As I pointed out in my report last year, endeavours to regularly inform the village of developments are designed to improve understanding of the works of the Council and to encourage people to participate in its work. Mindful of the need to encourage participation from all sectors of the community a number of sub-groups have been established to involve people e.g. the Emergency Planning Group and Speed Watch,
The four year cycle of work comes to an end this year and elections for new councillors take place. The Council has done much to promote its work and to encourage people to seek nominations. By this time all villagers interested in joining the Parish Council will have filled in their nomination papers and submitted them to Wellingborough Council. It is important to underline the areas of work that Councillors play a key role in:
· Representing our community
· Ensuring that services are delivered to meet local needs
· Striving to improve quality of life in the parish
As always we invite all those interested in the work of the Parish Council to attend meetings as observers and to take part in sub-committee work.
REPORT FROM THE COUNTY COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR BAILEY
Councillor Bailey was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“Isham’s by-pass is to be reconsidered in 2015. There is no money available at the moment. The planning applications and compulsory purchase orders run out this year and they will not be reapplied for until 2013/14.
The County Council have not increased the council tax, but they have had terrific cuts in government grants. The County have made difficult decisions on spending cuts, they have done their best to make cuts that don’t affect the front line. Libraries will not be closed, but they have got rid of Lollipop Ladies and reduced bus subsidies. A lot of staff including senior staff have been made redundant. Last year Councillors were given empowerment grants to support local initiatives. From this grant of £10,000 Isham and Orlingbury were given £2500 between them to purchase a ‘flashing speed sign’. Next year because of cuts Councillors are only being given £7000, but Councillor Bailey has to spend £5000 of his grant towards keeping Finedon Library open.”
REPORT ON THE BOROUGH COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR TIMMS
Councillor Timms was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“The Borough is starting a one stop shop to deal with most things at the Tithe Barn. Wellingborough Tax Office has closed and also moved 3 members of staff into Tithe Barn and their manager has relocated to Northampton.
The Borough has kept the Council Tax Rate at the same as last year. They have staff doing 2 jobs now and if anyone one wants early retirement or voluntary redundancy it is available.”
REPORT ON NEIGBOURHOOD WATCH- CHARLOTTE COOK
Neighbourhood Watch is operating well in the village. All areas are covered by a co-ordinator. The Police send all co-ordinators reports, via email, of crimes committed in the area, so it is much easier to pass this information around the village quite quickly. In Orlingbury things have been quieter then last year. A nuisance problem has stopped and hopefully will not reoccur. I have attended meetings and training sessions in Northampton, Wellingborough and Mears Ashby.
The meetings in Mears Ashby are held so that the Police, Parish Councilors and NHW representatives can discuss the problems in the villages and decide where the Police will focus their attention for the next few weeks. I am the only representative from the village at these meetings. Mrs Cook provided a list of co-ordinators for the village.
REPORT ON THE DRAMA GROUP FROM BRIAN LEWIS
In 2010 the Orlingbury Drama Group was unable to find a play, which could be cast and produced. We read through numerous scripts, which had to be abandoned for one reason or another. It was finally decided that we should put a trilogy of three short plays. Those selected were – The Walking Dead by Michael Lamb, Between Mouthfuls and Gosforth’s Fete both by Alan Ayckbourn. These were performed on four evenings, 17th- 20th November 2010.The plays were well received and the group made a profit which will be donated to charity or other good causes, no final decision has yet been made.
The group is at present researching a suitable play for this November.
REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS
The Joseph Manning Trust, Over Sixties, Brownies & Guides, Village Hall, Orlingbury and Isham Short Mat Bowls Club, PCC, Village Fete Committee, Church Warden,Young Church, Green Team
The reports were all read to the meeting, and are available from the clerk. Copies of all reports are kept on file.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.00pm with thanks to all attending.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Parish Council Minutes 17th March 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on Thursday 17th March 2011 27. Present: Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Waller, Timms (Borough and Clerk. Helen Howard from NCC Highways. There were no members of the public. 28. Apologies: Apologies were received from Councillors Miles, Rowlatt, and Watts 29 Report from Helen Howard NCC on developments and gateways 29.1 Helen presented the meeting with designs and maps for the village gateways, the costs of which, will be match funded with the Section 106 monies received from the developer of Norlinton Close and highways. The gateways are being custom made by a company in Sywell, they are pressure treated softwood, and will have the village name on them. The speed limit signs will be on independent posts behind the gateways. 29.2 Pytchley Road will have a gateway on the left as you drive into the village, where the new speed limit begins. The post for the original speed sign will be left so that the flashing speed sign can be sited on it when necessary. The post from the other side of the road will be moved to the Harrowden Road for use of sign. Isham Road will have a full size gateway on the right and a smaller gateway on the left as there is less available verge. Northampton Road will have two gateways at the start of the 30mph limit. Harrowden Road – it was agreed to revisit the site and explore the possibility of extending the 30mph further and then we will also be able to have a repeater of the 30 mph on the road. There will be 30 mph signs painted on all the other roads as you enter the village limits. 29.3 It was agreed to have the gateways made and sited as soon as possible and the speed signs once the speed limit legislation has been passed. Helen could not advise of the time scale for making the gates, but she will find out and let the council know. 29.4 The discussions then went to the subject of Rectory Lane. Helen re-itereated the fact that the County are only repairing roads and no longer doing schemes or reconstructions. Following more discussion of the erosion of the surface and the resurfacing that did not cover the full width of the road, it was agreed for the Clerk to contact Terry Matthews the County Council maintenance manager, and Leo Plant with dates to meet and view the site. 29.5 Helen was thanked for attending. 30. Minutes of the meeting 17th February 2011 Following corrections the minutes were signed as a true and correct record. A new copy to be issued and those minutes in the Notice Board to be replaced. Councillor Rootham proposed and Councillor Waller seconded the corrected version. 31.Matters arising 31.1 17.3 Tim Lucy was able to attend a site viewing of the barn, Alex Stephenson was not. Tim had knocked at Mrs Stockdales to discuss the matter but there was no answer. Tim agreed that the state of the roof on the small barn was very dangerous and that the finial on the barn was also dangerous. Tim had written in November asking for the roof to be made safe, but this had not been followed up by the council He agreed it was an ongoing problem and that they can only enforce making the loose tiles safe and this could re-occur. There were discussions about a guttering or covering the roof with netting Tim will write again giving 28 days notice to make good or they will have to issue an enforcement notice. He agreed to include the Clerk in the correspondence, but nothing has been received by the Clerk. 31.2 17.4 The street light is still off and now also one in Harrowden Road, the Clerk to re- report both. 31.3 17.7 Councillor Allen had contacted the Borough Council about the sites of the new bins and dog bins. He left a message asking them to get back to him so that he could show them the site of the bin in Rectory. They did not do this and the bin was not emptied when the lorry was in the village emptying all the others. 32. Correspondence. 32.1 There has been various correspondence between HMRC, Ncalc, accountancy firms and the Clerk regarding new legislation. The legislation requires councils to register as an employer and Clerks are no longer allowed to be self employed. The Clerk has spoken to HMRC and after 6th April she can register the council as an employer. HMRC will provide a downloadable tool for the Clerk to use. This will enable PAYE to be paid, there will be no need for NI payments as this is below the threshold. At the end of the financial year a form will need to be completed but this can be done on line through the downloadable tool. They feel that it is simple to complete and use and that there is no need for any accounts packages or accountants to be involved. It was agreed for the Clerk to progress this but any financial expenditure must be brought back to the Council for approval. The Council may need to seek further advice from WBC and elsewhere. 32.2 WBC Parish Forum to be held on 6th April at 7pm in the council chamber. Councillors Allen, Rootham and Waller to attend if possible. 32.3 Police – 1 burglary in February 32.4 Ferguson Broadbent – Bench at America Farm, they would prefer we did not site a litter bin near the bench or in the vicinity of the field. 32.5 Ncalc Freedom of Information training Clerk attended previously 32.6 CPRE Planning Road Show with Localism as one of the topics. Clerk to ask CPRE to attend our meeting and discuss localism. 32.7 Sustainable government newsletter 32.8 IAC company from Bath offering Internal Audit 32.9 Email received from Councillor Miles. Emma Green had contacted him regarding the Parish Council Notice Board She was unsure what it could be used for. It was clarified that the notice-board was for the publicity of the Parish Council and designated village matters. Space is limited and if there is space available it should be reserved for organisations promoting events for the benefit of the village. It is definitely not for commercial advertising. Councillor Allen will write to Emma advising of this and a copy given to councillors for future reference. 33. Financial Matters. 33.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment. 694 St Mary’s PCC (church floodlighting) 164.25 695 P Allen (printing & distribution costs) 51.90 696 A McLaven (salary x 2) 248.40 33.2 There followed discussion that due to amount of time and costs incurred in printing and publishing newsletters etc it would be better that it be done commercially in the future. 34. Planning applications and decisions. WP/2011/0061/F, 27 Isham Road Orlingbury, Mr Lyon domestic extension – only to comment materials to be in keeping and all construction materials to be kept within the curtilage of the property 35. Speedwatch and portable speed sign There have been no more volunteers for training even with advertising in the newsletter. 36. Village Hall Nothing to report 37. Any Other Business There was discussion of the content of the Annual Parish Meeting, Councillors Allen, Rootham and Waller will meet to finalise this. Clerk to write to John Watts with our good wishes etc. 38. Date of next meeting. The date of the meeting is 14th April 2011, the Annual Parish Meeting and this will be followed by the Parish Council meeting. There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.30 pm with thanks to those attending. ………………….. ……………………….. Chairman Date
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Parish Council Minutes 17th Feb 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on Thursday 17th February 2011 14. Present: Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Rowlatt, Waller, and Clerk. There were no members of the public. 15. Apologies: Apologies were received from Councillors Miles, Norton, Watts and Timms (Borough) 16. Minutes of the meeting 6th January 2011 Following, corrections in correspondence that the Royal British Legion information was passed to the village hall committee not the fete committee and 12.1 footpath ‘officer’ not ‘warden’ as stated, the minutes were signed as a true and correct record. 17.Matters arising 17.1 4.1 A response had been received from WBC regarding the site specific proposals. 17.2 4.2 Discussion of essential road repairs and improvements Rectory Lane, which are getting worse. Clerk to write to ask Leo Plant to meet with councillors re reinstating the road to its original width, advising we are minded to go to the newspapers as this maintenance is long over due and is now a pressing health and safety issue. 17.3 4.3 Clerk to ask Tim Lacy and Alex Stephenson to meet at the barn with councillors, as the dangerous roof tiles and masonry have not been remedied. 17.4 4.5 Rectory Lane streetlight is on intermittently. Clerk to report, but querying if it is the bulb or the electrics, or the ivy on the pole causing the problem. 17.5 5. The upcoming elections will be in the newsletter, as the headline your village needs you. 17.6 6.1 The Clerk spoke to Helen Howard on 6th January and was advised that the gateways will be underway within this financial year, and that MGSWP have started measuring. She offered to attend the March meeting. Clerk to confirm this prior to the meeting. 17.7 6.2 The bins and dog bins have been ordered and delivered. The dog bins have been sited and the clerk to contact the borough to arrange collection. Dog Bins are a) 200 yards into the field known as North America/Rectory Lane and b) at the entrance to the bridle path on Isham Road. Two of the waste bins have been sited on the green and we will ask where the farmer would like the remaining bin sited on the footpath through North America Field close to the entrance of Rectory Lane. 17.8 Councillor Rootham and Councillor Curtis from Isham PC and therefore the draft agreement re legal matters of sharing our jointly owned Speed Warning sign has yet to be drafted. 17.9 The issue of Quad Bikes and horses using the footpaths is a Police matter, the County Footpath Officer does not deal with this. Although he advised that taking action is difficult as a) the Police have to witness the incident, b)there has to be a photographic record of it and c) there must be no doubt that the landowner has not given his permission for the riders to use his land. 18. Developments 18.1 It was noted that costings are becoming more than expected. 18.2 It was agreed that Councillor Rootham would source a lockable cabinet to put in garage to store essential items such as the battery /charger for the speed sign. 18.3 It was noted that the responsibilities for areas in the village had been firmed up by the planning petition issue. 19. Correspondence. Police - Crime Statistics Information re Special Constables for inclusion in village magazines – passed to Cllr MilesPolice – Information from rural community panelACRE – survey to improve their services, to be completed by 1st April – because we are part of speed watch.Best Village competition information for entry Environment Agency – information re emergency response exercise, dealing with flooding issues and therefore not relevant to the village NCC – updating records for Dovecote, confirmation of Clerk as contactBCW – election papers, Clerk to request 20 more copies of papers PS Dave Convery, request re speed gun financing, the cost of recalibration if split between all Parish Councils approximately £7.50Letter received from parishioner re pavements, concerns from resident regarding footpaths and suggesting calming methods, Councillor Allen to respond, noting that the County Highways Department have dealt with some of the problems under the section 126 dealing with Norlinton Close but that issues re the state of repair and narrowness of pavements at Harrowden Road have been drawn to the attention of he Highways Department, following our own audits. A copy of the letter of concern with a covering note would be forwarded to the Highways Department.Letter re localism bill – Clerk to copy letter to the Borough Council and Councillors Timms and Bailey and ask for their response, Councillor Allen to inform the resident of this. NCC Section 50 Licence Forms to be signed and returned, also to remind that the speed sign post in Pytchley Road be left when replacement takes places, as a site for the speed warning sensor. 20. Financial Matters. The following accounts were agreed for payment. 691 E-on Electricity Maintenance £119.12 692 Mrs A McLaven Salary £124.20 693 Sywell Mowers – servicing of mowers £394.30 21. Planning applications and decisions. WP/2011/0013/F – vehicular access (dropped kerb) 21 Isham Road, Orlingbury- The council pleased to see this being applied for in the proper manner. No comments 22. Speedwatch and portable speed sign 22.1 There will be one session of speed watch in the summer and an appeal has been made for volunteers for training on 16th April. All is well financially for the project. 22.2 The flashing speed sign has been used on the Northampton Road from 10th Jan and in 14 days just under 4000 cars triggered a response by going over the 30mph and then on the Isham Road, 2400. 22.3 We shall be appealing for volunteers to help change the battery when necessary. 24. Village Hall 24.1 All the tickets to the murder mystery evening this weekend have been sold (70) 25. Any Other Business There was none 26. Date of next meeting. The date of the meeting is 17th March 2011 There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.10 pm with thanks to those attending. ………………….. ……………………….. Chairman Date
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Parish Council Minutes 6th January 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 6th January 2011
1. Present:
Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy),Miles. Rowlatt, Waller, and
Timms (Borough) Clerk. There were no members of the public.
2. Apologies:
There were no formal apologies. The best wishes of the Council were extended to
Councillor Watts who is currently recovering from illness.
3. Minutes of the meeting 25th November 2010
Following the addition of the word “be” in minute 124.1 in order that it read – “need
to be separate from contingency monies”, minutes were signed as a true and correct
record.
4. Matters arising
4.1 122.2 Clerk to check WBC Consultation on Site Specific Proposals portal to
confirm whether reports from Parish councils have been posted in abbreviated form
prior to placement on the web-site. The Clerk to write a) to point out that the Borough
Council concerns re. lack of response from Parishes should be balanced by precise
recording of responses when they are received and b) to ask why the civil cemetery
and allotments are not classified in the Site Specific Proposals as separate entities, as a
full reason for this has not been given.
4.2 124.2 The estimation of cost and work, from the Highways Department,
in Rectory Lane has not been forthcoming. This is mainly due to the
recent bad weather.
4.3 125.6 No response from Tim Lucy; Clerk to contact him and if still no
response Alex Stephenson, Ewan Rennie and the CEO to be copied in to a
further letter.
4.4 127.2 Clerk not able to contact bugler, Councillor Miles will provide
contact details for Mrs McKeowan.
4.5
130.3 The street light was repaired but it has failed again. Clerk to
contact utility.
5. 2011 Elections – attracting new candidates and promoting the election
5.1 The elections and implications of poor interest in standing for office have
been discussed on many previous occasions and the situation shows no
improvement.
5.2 Following discussions it was agreed that councillors should raise this
matter with villagers, a direct approach being the best way forward.
Councillor Allen to put an article in the newsletter and the Parish
newsletter to recruit new councillors.
6. Developments
6.1 Developments with regard to the village gateways await planning and
resolution of legal matters with regard to new siting. Works are expected
to begin within the next month but considering grants were agreed and
monies in place six months ago, progress has been slow.
6.2 Councillor Allen has authority to move forward with the Centre of
Village Sign, Lectern and Bins.
7. Correspondence.
Wellingborough Homes - the VAT increase means garage rent will increase from
£8.23 to £8.40.
WBC – form to request precept.
Countryside gardens – information regarding landscaping business.
NCALC - S137 limit for 2010/11 £6.44 per elector.
Communities “right to build” team – link to localism bill.
NCALC – reaction to the localism bill.
County Libraries – request for information re welcome pack.
NCALC - encouraging people to stand for the 2011 elections.
Police crime report - Clerk to contact Police and ask how Anti-social behaviour is
recorded, as there is no mention of it on the reports.
WBC – copy of the sub-committees decision re. premises licence for Orlingbury
Hall, granted with conditions.
NRHA – annual report.
NCC – Parish Satisfaction Questionnaire.
WBC – committee recommendation that the Orlingbury Request for a Review of
Electoral Arrangements and Council Membership Numbers be declined.
Royal British Legion – Information about the Great Poppy weekend to celebrate
their 90th Birthday on the weekend of 10-12 June. Information passed to fete
committee.
WBC – invitation to Civic Ball on 12th February.
8.Financial Matters.
8.1 The following accounts were approved for payment.
685 E-on elec supply £431.38
686 A Mclaven salary & licence objection costs £277.10
687 Isham PC (half of cost of insurance & locks for the join speed sign) £28.69
688 S Miles petrol costs for mowers £69.08
8.2 It was felt that financial recording was much improved.
9. Planning applications and decisions.
9.1 The hearing for the licence application at Orlingbury Hall lasted about 4 hrs
and 12 people from the village attended. 1JP and senior officers and councillors from
the Borough formed the Hearing Committee. The applicant had legal representation
and the village was represented by Mrs Reynolds of Lammas Close who is a Barrister
Papers presented on the day included copies of the petition signed by 137 villagers
and 37 independent letters. The licence was granted with important conditions, which
were very sympathetic to concerns regarding possible noise and disturbance. It is also
noted that the granted licence may be reviewed at any time if there are substantiated
complaints.
9.2 WP/2010/0544/F; a proposed rear extension to property creating a new garden
room and kitchen extension with shallow pitched roof at 16, Pytchley Road; owned by
Mr Mark Edwards. The Council’s response was that all materials to be in keeping and
all materials and vehicles to be kept within the boundaries of the proposed
development.
10. Speedwatch and portable speed sign
10.1 The dates for the summer Speedwatch are 22nd May until 25th June; the weeks
to be shared with Isham. This information will be placed into the newsletter along
with a request for more volunteers to be trained. There are more villages taking part.
10.2 The new flashing speed sign is now in place at Little Isham; the sign and is
shared between Orlingbury and Isham Parish Councils. The device is simple to use; it
is set to the speed limit, either 20/30/40 mph, and every time it flashes it trips a
counter, which can be used for evidence gathering. There are 2 batteries; each lasting
5-7 days.
10.3 The sign is insured but only on the policy of Isham Parish Council as it can
only be on one asset list. Councillor Rootham is to draft an agreement between the
councils, agreeing to share usage at 6 months each per year and costs, including the
excess if a claim is made. This will then be sent to the Insurers.
10.4 The yellow board and camera signs to be taken down by Councillor Miles
11. Village Hall
11.1 Nothing to report.
12. Any Other Business
12.1 Horses are using the footpath around the back of the village, there are also
reports of quad bikes using the paths as well. Clerk to liase with Councillor Rowlatt in
contacting the footpath warden and also the estate manager of Reynolds to ask if they
are interested in joining us in deterring horse riders and quad bikes on footpaths that
are not bridle paths.
12.2 Dog bins – Councillor Allen to progress the purchase and siting of these.
12.3 It was agreed that mower and the Hayter would be serviced.
131. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 17th February 2011
There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.10 pm with thanks to those
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 6th January 2011
1. Present:
Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy),Miles. Rowlatt, Waller, and
Timms (Borough) Clerk. There were no members of the public.
2. Apologies:
There were no formal apologies. The best wishes of the Council were extended to
Councillor Watts who is currently recovering from illness.
3. Minutes of the meeting 25th November 2010
Following the addition of the word “be” in minute 124.1 in order that it read – “need
to be separate from contingency monies”, minutes were signed as a true and correct
record.
4. Matters arising
4.1 122.2 Clerk to check WBC Consultation on Site Specific Proposals portal to
confirm whether reports from Parish councils have been posted in abbreviated form
prior to placement on the web-site. The Clerk to write a) to point out that the Borough
Council concerns re. lack of response from Parishes should be balanced by precise
recording of responses when they are received and b) to ask why the civil cemetery
and allotments are not classified in the Site Specific Proposals as separate entities, as a
full reason for this has not been given.
4.2 124.2 The estimation of cost and work, from the Highways Department,
in Rectory Lane has not been forthcoming. This is mainly due to the
recent bad weather.
4.3 125.6 No response from Tim Lucy; Clerk to contact him and if still no
response Alex Stephenson, Ewan Rennie and the CEO to be copied in to a
further letter.
4.4 127.2 Clerk not able to contact bugler, Councillor Miles will provide
contact details for Mrs McKeowan.
4.5
130.3 The street light was repaired but it has failed again. Clerk to
contact utility.
5. 2011 Elections – attracting new candidates and promoting the election
5.1 The elections and implications of poor interest in standing for office have
been discussed on many previous occasions and the situation shows no
improvement.
5.2 Following discussions it was agreed that councillors should raise this
matter with villagers, a direct approach being the best way forward.
Councillor Allen to put an article in the newsletter and the Parish
newsletter to recruit new councillors.
6. Developments
6.1 Developments with regard to the village gateways await planning and
resolution of legal matters with regard to new siting. Works are expected
to begin within the next month but considering grants were agreed and
monies in place six months ago, progress has been slow.
6.2 Councillor Allen has authority to move forward with the Centre of
Village Sign, Lectern and Bins.
7. Correspondence.
Wellingborough Homes - the VAT increase means garage rent will increase from
£8.23 to £8.40.
WBC – form to request precept.
Countryside gardens – information regarding landscaping business.
NCALC - S137 limit for 2010/11 £6.44 per elector.
Communities “right to build” team – link to localism bill.
NCALC – reaction to the localism bill.
County Libraries – request for information re welcome pack.
NCALC - encouraging people to stand for the 2011 elections.
Police crime report - Clerk to contact Police and ask how Anti-social behaviour is
recorded, as there is no mention of it on the reports.
WBC – copy of the sub-committees decision re. premises licence for Orlingbury
Hall, granted with conditions.
NRHA – annual report.
NCC – Parish Satisfaction Questionnaire.
WBC – committee recommendation that the Orlingbury Request for a Review of
Electoral Arrangements and Council Membership Numbers be declined.
Royal British Legion – Information about the Great Poppy weekend to celebrate
their 90th Birthday on the weekend of 10-12 June. Information passed to fete
committee.
WBC – invitation to Civic Ball on 12th February.
8.Financial Matters.
8.1 The following accounts were approved for payment.
685 E-on elec supply £431.38
686 A Mclaven salary & licence objection costs £277.10
687 Isham PC (half of cost of insurance & locks for the join speed sign) £28.69
688 S Miles petrol costs for mowers £69.08
8.2 It was felt that financial recording was much improved.
9. Planning applications and decisions.
9.1 The hearing for the licence application at Orlingbury Hall lasted about 4 hrs
and 12 people from the village attended. 1JP and senior officers and councillors from
the Borough formed the Hearing Committee. The applicant had legal representation
and the village was represented by Mrs Reynolds of Lammas Close who is a Barrister
Papers presented on the day included copies of the petition signed by 137 villagers
and 37 independent letters. The licence was granted with important conditions, which
were very sympathetic to concerns regarding possible noise and disturbance. It is also
noted that the granted licence may be reviewed at any time if there are substantiated
complaints.
9.2 WP/2010/0544/F; a proposed rear extension to property creating a new garden
room and kitchen extension with shallow pitched roof at 16, Pytchley Road; owned by
Mr Mark Edwards. The Council’s response was that all materials to be in keeping and
all materials and vehicles to be kept within the boundaries of the proposed
development.
10. Speedwatch and portable speed sign
10.1 The dates for the summer Speedwatch are 22nd May until 25th June; the weeks
to be shared with Isham. This information will be placed into the newsletter along
with a request for more volunteers to be trained. There are more villages taking part.
10.2 The new flashing speed sign is now in place at Little Isham; the sign and is
shared between Orlingbury and Isham Parish Councils. The device is simple to use; it
is set to the speed limit, either 20/30/40 mph, and every time it flashes it trips a
counter, which can be used for evidence gathering. There are 2 batteries; each lasting
5-7 days.
10.3 The sign is insured but only on the policy of Isham Parish Council as it can
only be on one asset list. Councillor Rootham is to draft an agreement between the
councils, agreeing to share usage at 6 months each per year and costs, including the
excess if a claim is made. This will then be sent to the Insurers.
10.4 The yellow board and camera signs to be taken down by Councillor Miles
11. Village Hall
11.1 Nothing to report.
12. Any Other Business
12.1 Horses are using the footpath around the back of the village, there are also
reports of quad bikes using the paths as well. Clerk to liase with Councillor Rowlatt in
contacting the footpath warden and also the estate manager of Reynolds to ask if they
are interested in joining us in deterring horse riders and quad bikes on footpaths that
are not bridle paths.
12.2 Dog bins – Councillor Allen to progress the purchase and siting of these.
12.3 It was agreed that mower and the Hayter would be serviced.
131. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 17th February 2011
There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.10 pm with thanks to those
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Parish Council Minutes 25th November 2010
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 25th November 2010
118. Present: Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Waller, Watts and Clerk. There were no members of the public.
119. Apologies: Councillors Miles, Rowlatt, and Timms (Wellingborough Borough Council) sent their apologies, which were accepted.
120. Minutes of the meeting 21st October 2010. These were signed as a true and correct record.
121. Matters arising
121.1 106 The Housing Need survey will go out in January.
121.2 110.3 Correction the cost of £500 is for the kerbstones only, not the cost of the labour etc:- the wrong impression was given in the minutes.
122. Site Specific Proposals (WBC review of Boundaries)
122.1 The map has not changed since the Parish Council reviewed the draft which reflected the current village position
122.2 Clerk to check portal works to ascertain whether reports from Parish councils have been posted.
122.3 The Hall and Old Rectory appear to be outside the village boundary. The civil cemetery and allotments are not classified in the Site Specific Proposals as separate entities.
123. Section 106 Developments – Report on expenditure so far
123.1 There has been no actual expenditure since the last meeting but a substantial amount of money is committed in the agreed Development plans.
123.2 The village sign and lectern still need to be designed
123.3 The gateways are well underway, but await the legality of moving the speed limit signs.
124. Development Plan Report.
124.1 Rectory Lane was mentioned in previous minutes because it arose from concern re 106 funding and the need to maintain items. The mower replacement funds are included in the 106 monies and need to separate from contingency monies in savings accounts.
124.2 The work needed in Rectory Lane is now unlikely to be done by Highways and the cost of kerbing and widening the corner, and road to allow large vehicles to access the road, is estimated by them to be around £5000. There was discussion regarding the width etc. Councillor Allen will investigate and get the work needed underway, but if the costs are much higher than anticipated he will call another meeting. All councillors present were in favour of this.
125. Correspondence.
125.1 NCALC information/advise re precept for next year
125.2 WBC re petition for extra councillor-Clerk to respond that review is urgent.
125.3 Police Crime Statistics
125.4 PCSO Lynne Amey Heard – email advising of return to work-Clerk to advise her of a car parking at weekends on the front of Norlinton Close/Harrowden Road.
125.5 Steve Shaw, National Co-ordinator Local Works – sustainable communities
125.6 Alex Stevenson WBC– re Barn – Clerk to contact Tim Lacey at WBC and ask when the work is being done.
125.7 Citizens Advice – Info and request for donation – Clark to investigate how they are funded and ask to come to meeting to do presentation.
126. Financial Matters.
126.1 The following accounts were approved for payment.
682 Westcotec for speed sign £3366.38
683 Royal British Legion (wreath) £ 20.00
684 A McLaven (salary & postage) £ 125.90
126.2 The Clerk had produced spreadsheets showing the accounts balances for the meeting.
126.3 A cheque had been received from Isham Parish Council for £382.00, towards the speed sign: The net cost of the sign is £2865.00 we have received the grant for both Parish Councils of £2500.00 leaving £365.00 remaining, half of which is £182.50, but as Isham have received our grant of £200.00 towards the licensing costs as well as their own grant, this has been included in the cheque.
127. Planning applications and decisions.
127.1 A public meeting was held to discus the implications of the licence application at the Hall. 48 people attended and it was decided to:-
a) organise a petition outlining the concerns
b) advise villagers to write individual letters
c) write as the Parish Council to represent the views of villagers.
127.2 The Parish Council have now been informed that recent legislation entitles the Parish Council to have a legitimate role in discussing licensing matters. A strong letter outlining our concerns was forwarded to Licensing Authority. The Licensing Authority advised that a petition is counted as just one letter, but a hearing would result from the submission. The manner in which the petitions were subdivided to represent sectors of the village meant that 23 petitions were submitted.
127.3 Councillors were thanked for their help in getting the petition together.
128. Speedwatch
128.1 This took place again, and the results have been submitted. There were fewer people being caught this time and this is a measure of the effectiveness of action. Sessions were evenly allocated throughout the daylight hours and included peak ‘travel to work’ times.
128.2 Orlingbury are signed up for 2 sessions again next year.
128.3 Councillors Allen and Rootham will unpack the sign and once it is confirmed that all is in place the Clerk will post the cheque.
129. Village Hall
129.1 The annual Drama Group production has just taken place.
130. Any Other Business
130.1 It was noted that the Police should be contacted when any incidents such as the bad parking take place.
130.2 The Boys Brigade Bugler did a very good job, at the Remembrance Service, he was a superb player but had struggled to get to Orlingbury on time due to road closures. Clerk to write and thank, after contacting Sally McKeown for the details.
130.3 E-on have repaired the light in Rectory Lane
131. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 6th January 2011
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.25pm with thanks to those attending.
………………….. ………………………..
Chairman Date
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 25th November 2010
118. Present: Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Waller, Watts and Clerk. There were no members of the public.
119. Apologies: Councillors Miles, Rowlatt, and Timms (Wellingborough Borough Council) sent their apologies, which were accepted.
120. Minutes of the meeting 21st October 2010. These were signed as a true and correct record.
121. Matters arising
121.1 106 The Housing Need survey will go out in January.
121.2 110.3 Correction the cost of £500 is for the kerbstones only, not the cost of the labour etc:- the wrong impression was given in the minutes.
122. Site Specific Proposals (WBC review of Boundaries)
122.1 The map has not changed since the Parish Council reviewed the draft which reflected the current village position
122.2 Clerk to check portal works to ascertain whether reports from Parish councils have been posted.
122.3 The Hall and Old Rectory appear to be outside the village boundary. The civil cemetery and allotments are not classified in the Site Specific Proposals as separate entities.
123. Section 106 Developments – Report on expenditure so far
123.1 There has been no actual expenditure since the last meeting but a substantial amount of money is committed in the agreed Development plans.
123.2 The village sign and lectern still need to be designed
123.3 The gateways are well underway, but await the legality of moving the speed limit signs.
124. Development Plan Report.
124.1 Rectory Lane was mentioned in previous minutes because it arose from concern re 106 funding and the need to maintain items. The mower replacement funds are included in the 106 monies and need to separate from contingency monies in savings accounts.
124.2 The work needed in Rectory Lane is now unlikely to be done by Highways and the cost of kerbing and widening the corner, and road to allow large vehicles to access the road, is estimated by them to be around £5000. There was discussion regarding the width etc. Councillor Allen will investigate and get the work needed underway, but if the costs are much higher than anticipated he will call another meeting. All councillors present were in favour of this.
125. Correspondence.
125.1 NCALC information/advise re precept for next year
125.2 WBC re petition for extra councillor-Clerk to respond that review is urgent.
125.3 Police Crime Statistics
125.4 PCSO Lynne Amey Heard – email advising of return to work-Clerk to advise her of a car parking at weekends on the front of Norlinton Close/Harrowden Road.
125.5 Steve Shaw, National Co-ordinator Local Works – sustainable communities
125.6 Alex Stevenson WBC– re Barn – Clerk to contact Tim Lacey at WBC and ask when the work is being done.
125.7 Citizens Advice – Info and request for donation – Clark to investigate how they are funded and ask to come to meeting to do presentation.
126. Financial Matters.
126.1 The following accounts were approved for payment.
682 Westcotec for speed sign £3366.38
683 Royal British Legion (wreath) £ 20.00
684 A McLaven (salary & postage) £ 125.90
126.2 The Clerk had produced spreadsheets showing the accounts balances for the meeting.
126.3 A cheque had been received from Isham Parish Council for £382.00, towards the speed sign: The net cost of the sign is £2865.00 we have received the grant for both Parish Councils of £2500.00 leaving £365.00 remaining, half of which is £182.50, but as Isham have received our grant of £200.00 towards the licensing costs as well as their own grant, this has been included in the cheque.
127. Planning applications and decisions.
127.1 A public meeting was held to discus the implications of the licence application at the Hall. 48 people attended and it was decided to:-
a) organise a petition outlining the concerns
b) advise villagers to write individual letters
c) write as the Parish Council to represent the views of villagers.
127.2 The Parish Council have now been informed that recent legislation entitles the Parish Council to have a legitimate role in discussing licensing matters. A strong letter outlining our concerns was forwarded to Licensing Authority. The Licensing Authority advised that a petition is counted as just one letter, but a hearing would result from the submission. The manner in which the petitions were subdivided to represent sectors of the village meant that 23 petitions were submitted.
127.3 Councillors were thanked for their help in getting the petition together.
128. Speedwatch
128.1 This took place again, and the results have been submitted. There were fewer people being caught this time and this is a measure of the effectiveness of action. Sessions were evenly allocated throughout the daylight hours and included peak ‘travel to work’ times.
128.2 Orlingbury are signed up for 2 sessions again next year.
128.3 Councillors Allen and Rootham will unpack the sign and once it is confirmed that all is in place the Clerk will post the cheque.
129. Village Hall
129.1 The annual Drama Group production has just taken place.
130. Any Other Business
130.1 It was noted that the Police should be contacted when any incidents such as the bad parking take place.
130.2 The Boys Brigade Bugler did a very good job, at the Remembrance Service, he was a superb player but had struggled to get to Orlingbury on time due to road closures. Clerk to write and thank, after contacting Sally McKeown for the details.
130.3 E-on have repaired the light in Rectory Lane
131. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 6th January 2011
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.25pm with thanks to those attending.
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