Woodford PC Minutes September 2006

Woodford, Near Kettering, Northamptonshire, England

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Minutes of a meeting of Woodford Parish Council held on Tuesday 19^th September 2006
in the vestry of the Baptist Church, Rose Terrace, commencing at 7.30pm

Present:	Mr P Bird (chair), Mr S Clifton, Mr P Colson, Mrs S Hayman, Mrs E Reid, Mr D Sharples, Mr I Vaughan, Mr M Vaughan
In attendance:	Mr P T Bird (Clerk)
Apologies for absence:	Mrs Godden, Mr Mearns, Mr Whalley, Mrs Whalley
Minutes of last meeting:	The minutes of the Parish Council meeting having been circulated, were agreed as a true record by those present subject to minor textual amendments. It was unanimously agreed that the Chairman sign them as such.
Youth Forum Update:	1: Mr M Vaughan reported that the forthcoming Youth Council meeting had been postponed until 11^th October.
Police Report:	2: A Police Officer was not present
Comments from Electors:	3: No members of the electorate were present.
Cllr Langley’s Comments:	4: Cllr Langley was present and discussed the effects of the Three Towns Preferred Options Plan issued by ENC. Councillors agreed that the only effect on Woodford could be increased traffic heading for Corby. Cllr Langley also reported that despite this potential growth in the Rushden, Higham and Irthlingborough area it was unlikely that the A45 / A6 junction improvements or the dualling of the A45 from Raunds to Thrapston would be given higher priority
Cllr Hughes Comments:	5: Cllr Hughes drew attention to a funding day to be held at East Northamptonshire House on 20^th October. 6: He asked whether the Council would be responding to Vodaphone’s potential planning application for additional aerials on the water tower. The Clerk informed that this would be discussed as a planning issue 7: Cllr Hughes reported that in his capacity as Mayor of Raunds he was not holding a Civic Service this year but an open afternoon at Manor School Raunds.
Matters arising from the minutes:	8: Parking in Newtown. A response to the Clerk’s letter regarding parking in Newtown had been received. NCC suggested that it may be possible to prevent HGVs parking in the area. Additionally the letter from Mr Norton to NCC, to which the Parish Council wrote in support of had not been received. The Clerk was asked to report to Mr Norton that his letter had not been received, and also write to NCC pointing out that the Council’s concern was the number of commercial vehicle parked in this residential area – not HGVs. 9: Thrapston Road. The Clerk’s letter regarding the state of the footpaths in Thrapston Road has still not received a response. 10: Rose Terrace. The Clerk reported that the footpath in Rose Terrace had been reported to Street Doctor but understood remedial works had not yet been carried out. 11: Boundary Committee. The Boundary Committee had reported that following negotiations with ENC minor amendments to the wards in Higham Ferrers and Rushden had now been agreed (in addition to changes to the Islip and Thrapston area) As previously reported Woodford and the Addingtons would now remain unchanged. 12: Footpath between High Street & Rose Terrace. The Chairman reported that the fencing material had been ordered, delivered and installed by Mr Maddison. Mrs Reid proposed and Mrs Hayman seconded and all agreed that a letter of thanks be forwarded to Mr Maddison for his prompt action. 13: Parish Noticeboard. The Clerk reported that the school had no objections to the location of the Noticeboard and Drayton Estate had no objection so long as the board complied with planning law. Discussions regarding the type of board were discussed and it was proposed by Mrs Reid, seconded by Mr I Vaughan that order be placed with Glasdon. Additionally the Clerk was asked to respond to ENC regarding the potential purchase.
Planning Issues:	14: Planning Committee Comments a) The Planning Committee had not commented on any plans since the last meeting. 15: East Northamptonshire Council Decisions a) No decisions had been made by East Northants Council 16: New Planning Applications a) Land Adjacent to 76 Highfield Dwelling. Those present raised no objections although commented that the ground level of the building should be carefully planned in order to fit in with the local street scene and also the properties in West Street. No Objections. b) 16 High Street. Rear Extension No Objections. 17: Other Planning Matters a) Agents had written on behalf of Vodaphone who were in the process of seeking planning approval to upgrade the communications equipment on the Water Tower. It was agreed to wait until a formal application had been made to East Northants Council and the Clerk was asked to respond accordingly.
New Correspondence:	18: Parish Constables. Northamptonshire Police with NALC were holding an evening to discuss the recruitment of Parish Constables. Mr Colson agreed to attend at Wooton Hall on 11^th October. Clerk to arrange. 19: Bus Times. The County Council were seeking to revise once again the bus service between Thrapston and Kettering when the contract is reviewed next year and sought comments. The Clerk was asked to respond that the Parish Council was not impressed with the present service which contravened the local transport plan. Additionally it may be more appropriate for the service 16 to terminate in Thrapston rather than carry on to Raunds. Raunds would probably be better served with a service from Wellingborough or Rushden. 20: The Chairman asked that the following items of correspondence be circulated: a) Three Towns Development Plan b) Victim Support Report c) Litter and the law d) Minutes Community Safety Forum
Finance:	Balance brought forward			32438.97
	Less
	1397	East Northants Council re verges	668.81
	1398	Mrs D Bosworth Litterpicking	80.80
	1399	L G Stopford –Sackville Green rental - (5yrs	125.00
	1400	Garden Equipment Services (Strimmer Repair)	51.12
	1401	ABB Ltd (1/4 Lighting maintenance)	265.62
	1402	P T Bird Clerk	200.00	1391.35
	Balance Carried forward			31047.62

	21: Mr Colson proposed, Mr Clifton seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that the above accounts be settled.
Auditors Report 2005-06	22: Mr Essam had reported on his recent audit of the Parish Council Accounts. No major issues had been raised although he had suggested that the cheque numbers were included in the minutes of each meeting and that all cheque stubs were initialled. Additionally the Council must satisfy itself that the relevant income was being declared by “staff” to the Inland Revenue.
Playground Enhancements	23: Two items of correspondence were to hand from Mr Bosworth and Mrs Kidman of Highfield. Both suggested that the playground would have been better served had it been located within the development. Additionally, suggestion was made that the present location is relocated to it’s former location. In the corner of the playing field. The clerk was asked to respond that neither suggestion was potentially viable due to the conditions attached to the grant. Additionally the playground was moved to its existing location due to the vandalism that was incurred in its former location. Mr M Vaughan reported that the matter would be discussed at the forthcoming Youth Forum meeting
Any other business	24: Attention was drawn to the poor state of the privately owned gate at the top of Eady’s Row.

There being no other business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.10pm.

Signed P J Bird

Dated 17 October 2006

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