Marsworth Parish Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of Meeting held on 12th December 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence to be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Brake (in the chair), Brown, Kempster, Kennedy, Monks, Kelly, Cashman (AVDC)
Apologies for Absence: Denise Cornwall
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 14th November 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Vacancy on Council – Denise Cornwall will be co-opted to the Council at the next meeting.
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the Local Area Technician will make site visits if required by the Council
c) LAF – Councillor Kennedy reported that the following matters were discussed at the meeting held on 15th November 11: winter gritting schedule, safeguarding of vulnerable adults, the new Children’s Centre in Ivinghoe, the new recycling regime for Aylesbury Vale, the future of libraries in Bucks and policing matters.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) Chiltern News all
c) LCR all
d) War Memorials Trust Bulletin all
e) AVDC Queens Diamond Jubilee 2012 – special events for inclusion in Aylesbury Vale Times DB
f) Freight Quality Partnership – the Clerk reported on the meeting held on 29th Nov 11. The analysis of the traffic surveys on the A4146 was discussed and a similar format will be applied to the A418. An article for the Newsletter will be forwarded to make residents aware of the project.
g) Have your say about County Council and Health Services via the Bucks CC website at www.buckscc.gov.uk
8. AVDC Report – Cllr Cashman reported on the following matters:
• AVDC is in the process of developing a new policy on wind energy for the Vale
• A meeting with Buzzard Cycles expressed the wish to extend the multi use path from Grove to Marsworth, Funding has been available from the Greensand Trust. The suggestion of a footpath/cycle path to Pitstone was welcomed
• No further information is available about the former Fencrete site although discussions are on going between the solicitors.
• There is a public consultation available on the Vale of Aylesbury Plan via the AVDC website at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
9. BCC Report – Cllr Davies report (not available)
10. Police Matters
a) Parking at Red Lion Bridge – a site visit has been arranged with Inspector Emma Garside to view the problem. BW may allocate some parking spaces at Startops End Car Park for moorers although a fee will have to be paid.
11. Planning Matters
a) Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern end of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
10/01336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
11/20007/AWD Retention of existing waste transfer station and associated plant and equipment (unit 32), soil screening, concrete crushing, storage (green waste for composting) and temporary timber storage (unit 33) and change of use of 32A from storage to waste storage in association with waste transfer station including one new building for storing recycled materials at units 32,32A, and 33 Marsworth Airfield North Site,. Cheddington Lane
Plans available to view at http://bucksplanning.buckscc.gov.uk/publicaccesslive/
b) Decisions:
c) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
11/02549/APP Marsworth Airfield North Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth demolition and erection of four replacement industrial units for B1 (light industrial) use – Amendment to planning permission 11/00891/APP comprising relocation of units 1 and 2 by 7m.
NO OBJECTION
11/02617/ATP 8 Vicarage Gardens, Marsworth fell one pine tree (T1)
NO OBJECTION subject to recommendation of arborculturalist
d) AVDC The Bulletin – 16/23/30 Nov and 7 Dec 11 all
e) The Vale of Aylesbury Plan – newsletter, National Planning and the Vale of Aylesbury Plan all
f) BCC Bucks Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Development Plan Document: Submission (Regulation 30) BK
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Nov 11 – no problems were reported
Equipment check report for Dec @ Jan meeting – DB
ii) EON – a smart meter has been installed
13. Village Hall: Councillor Kempster reported that a successful bazaar had been held although spending was slower than usual. The plans for the upstairs room are being discussed with an architect and the installation of solar panels is currently on hold.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/11/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £23,607.20
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No 001305 D Slade £243.68
Cheque No 001306 AVDC £58.62
Cheque No 001307 Reg Porter £861.60
c) Direct Debit payments:
EON £50.35
PWLB £1718.36
d) Receipts:
UK Power Networks £14.76
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) 2012/13 Budget – it was decided that the precept request should remain as last year at £15,000. Support for Ivinghoe Library and additional equipment for the Recreation Ground will be considered in due course.
g) BCC Transportation Delegated Budget – the request for funding for the footpath/cycle path to Pitstone will be submitted with the support gained from the recent survey.
h) SLCC Membership 2012 was agreed
i) AVDC Dog Waste Bin and Collection Service – it was decided that the contract with AVDC should be retained.
j) Recreation Ground – works to the poplar tree will commence in the New Year. A quote for £750.00 was accepted.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 9th January 2012, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.30pm.
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Non-Emergency Police Helpline: 101
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
Careline (safeguarding): 0800 137915
AVDC Bulk Refuse Collection: 01296 585510
2012 Meeting Dates Rota for reporting on Rec Ground and Notice Board
9th January 2012 DB
13th February 2012 BK
12th March 2012 RB
16th April 2012 GM
14th May 2012 EK
11th June 2012 JK
9th July 2012 DC
13th August 2012 DB
10th September 2012 BK
8th October 2012 RB
12th November 2012 GM
10th December 2012 EK
Minutes of Meeting held on 14th November 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Brake (in the chair), Brown, Kempster, Kelly, Monks, Kennedy, Cashman (AVDC)
Apologies for Absence:
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 10th October 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Vacancy on Council – Denise Cornwall has agreed to be co-opted on the Council and will attend the next meeting.
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire – switching off street lights to save energy trial. Consultation available at http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/sites/bcc/about your council/Have your say. page
c) Community and Neighbourhood Plan – survey response will be forwarded to AVDC for inclusion in the Vale of Aylesbury Plan. The Parish Council will continue to pressure Bucks CC for improvements at the junction of the B489 with the road from Cheddington but the additional bus shelter on the Icknield Way will not be progressed. The possibility of creating a footpath/cycle way to Pitstone will be considered and possible sources of funding will be investigated.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) The Clerk all
b) The Playing Field all
c) Chalk and Trees all
d) Clerks and Councils Direct all
e) Parish Matters – came & company all
f) TRPC Village News all
g) AVDC Music in Quiet Places. This information will be forwarded to All Saints Church.
h) LAF – meeting on 15th November 11. BK to attend.
i) BCC – Can you help us to help others? Noted
j) AVDC Welcome pack to new residents Noted
k) AVDC Horticultural and Street Cleansing Services Noted
l) BALC Matters Arising all
m) BCC Standards Briefing – Clerk reported on changes resulting from Localism Bill
8. AVDC Report – Cllr Cashman reported the following:
• The changes to AVDC and BCC Horticultural and Street Cleansing Services were explained. There should be no changes to the service in Marsworth
• BCC have retrieved 95% of the £3million lost in the Icelandic banking crisis
• British Waterways are anxious to push ahead with the development on the former Fencrete site but conditions need to be agreed with the AVDC legal team
• The extension of the Conservation Area along the Grand Union Canal is not a priority for the AVDC team at the moment
• A Neighbourhood Plan could help to keep open a pub especially if it were the last in the village
• A multi-use path along the Canal is being encouraged by Buzzard Bikes
9. BCC Report – Cllr Davies report (not available)
10. Police Matters – no report available
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern end of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
10/01336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
ii) Decisions:
11/01671/APP 16 Norvic Road, Marsworth demolition of existing garage and replacement of two storey side extension and single storey extension
PERMIT
11/01657/ALB work to right flank gable end wall and to central chimney at 98 Vicarage Road, Marsworth
PERMIT (minor amended plans available)
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
11/20007/AWD Retention of existing waste transfer station and associated plant and equipment (unit 32), soil screening, concrete crushing, storage (green waste for composting) and temporary timber storage (unit 33) and change of use of 32A from storage to waste storage in association with waste transfer station including one new building for storing recycled materials at units 32,32A, and 33 Marsworth Airfield North Site,. Cheddington Lane
Plans available to view at http://bucksplanning.buckscc.gov.uk/publicaccesslive/
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 12/19/26 Oct and 2 & 9 Nov11
v) Marsworth Airfield South – 6 enforcement issues are being referred to the Planning Inspectorate
vi) 10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop – response to correspondence with AVDC will be received within the next 42 days
vii) DBC Core Strategy – Core Submission BK
viii) The Vale of Aylesbury Plan Newsletter all
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Oct 11 – GM reported that everything was fine
Equipment check to report Nov @ Dec meeting – EK
ii) Eon Smart Meter will be fitted in the Recreation Ground kiosk
iii) Parking at Ship Bridge – there are visibility and congestion problems from Church Road, down Vicarage Road to the bridge and beyond. As the White Lion Car Park is now closed, an additional 15 cars are being parked on the village streets. The problems are worsened by the barriers on the bridge due to the recent maintenance work. A letter expressing the Council’s concerns will be forwarded to the Chief Constable, Inspector Emma Garside and British Waterways. A site visit will be arranged.
iv) Dog fouling on the Recreation Ground is becoming a significant issue to all users. Residents are asked to clear up after their pets and use the dog bins which are provided for such use. The Dog Warden at AVDC will be asked to monitor the situation.
13.Village Hall: Councillor Kempster reported the following:
• The drains have been cleared and repaired
• Bonfire Night was very successful and a good turn out led to a profitable return.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/10/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £24066.03
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No 001301 PL Rance £670.00
Cheque No 001302 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No 001303 AVDC £58.62
Cheque No 001304 AVDC £124.18
c) Direct Debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) AVDC Budget – precept request 2012/13 to be considered at the next meeting
g) Village Skip – due to the increasing cost, this service will no longer be offered by AVDC. The Parish Council decided not to take on this service (costing £170-200 per half day visit) as alternative disposal methods are available. AVDC does offer a bulky waste collection service. Details are available by calling 01296 585510 or on the AVDC website.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 12th December 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Non-Emergency Police Helpline: 101
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
Careline (safeguarding): 0800 137915
Minutes of Meeting held on 10th October 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting.
3 Parish streetlights were reported to be not working properly and will be reported to the engineer.
2. Present: Cllrs Brake, Kempster, Brown, Kelly, Kennedy, Monks, PCSO and Cashman (AVDC)
Apologies for Absence:
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 12th September 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Vacancy on Council – as no letters of application have been received so Councillors will contact suitable residents to gauge their interest in becoming a Councillor.
b) Community and Neighbourhood Plan – the survey response is being collated. The response was encouraging (63 replies from a distribution of 250). Some strong indicators are being identified which will be reported in the Newsletter and discussed by Councillors in due course.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) AVDC 2012 Olympic and Paralympics games toolkit GM
c) Chilterns Forum on Friday 11th November at Amersham. Clerk to attend.
d) Bucks Playing Field Assoc. Annual Report 2010-11 all
e) Boundary Commission for England – 2013 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies noted
f) Freight Quality Partnership launch interactive website
g) Info. re. Diamond Jubilee Beacons GM
h) BCC Standards Briefing @ Green Park, Aston Clinton on 10th November 2011 at 2.30pm. Clerk to attend.
i) Chilterns AONB Annual Review at Amersham on 11th November 2011. Clerk to attend.
j) BCC Consultation on Streetlight Switch Off all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr Cashman discussed the current situation at Marsworth Wharf in the light of the decision on the demolition of the buildings. The Council requested that a Method Statement for the demolition be made available in order that the work can be monitored as appropriate. Following the presentation of a letter from a resident expressing concern, it was decided to request an update from John Byrne (Chief Planning Officer at AVDC). Councillor Cashman agreed to make additional enquiries and report back to Councillors. The Council expressed the continuing concerns about the proposed development (traffic in Church Lane, the size of the pedestrian refuges, the possible closure of Watery Lane) and wish to ensure that these are recognised in the conditions attached to any agreement.
There was nothing further to report at Marsworth Airfield.
The Cycletta event raised between £100,000-200,000 and over 800 cyclists took part.
An affordable housing scheme has been approved at Slapton on a rural exception site. There will be less money available for these schemes in the future.
Contact has been made with Andy Kirkham (AVDC Forward Plans) regarding the loss of the White Lion Public House and the vulnerability of the site. Further advice is being sought about viability and planning issues relating to the site.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Davies report (not available)
10. Police Matters – it was reported that an SID (Speed Indication Device) will be used in Vicarage Road during the next two weeks following complaints from residents. Councillors asked that the Lower Icknield Way is included as the new speed bumps appear to be ineffectual. The parking the Red Lion Bridge and at the chiquane from Pitstone is being monitored. Tickets have been issued and the problem has reduced. The PCSO was informed that the situation is worse after 7pm and pre 8am and was asked to monitor again. There are frequent near misses at the chiquane although the Council was informed that the cars are not parked illegally or causing an obstruction.
From January to September 2011, there were 17 reported crimes in the village (down from 27 in the same period last year). Councillors raised the issue of cars racing around Startops Car Park in the early hours and the PCSO agreed to monitor the situation.
The PCSO then left the meeting.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern end of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
10/01336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
11/01671/APP 16 Norvic Road, Marsworth demolition of existing garage and replacement of two storey side extension and single storey extension
11/01657/ALB 98 Vicarage Road, Marsworth work to right flank gable end wall and to central chimney
ii) Decisions:
11/20003/AWD Proposed soil screening, concrete crushing, storage (green waste for composting) and temporary timber storage at Unit 33, Airfield Industrial estate, Cheddington Lane
REFUSED
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden (amended plans)
PERMIT
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 14/21/28 Sept & 5 Oct 11
v) CPRE How to Respond to Planning Applications: an 8 step guide all
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Sept 11 – RB reported no problems
Equipment check to report Oct @ Nov meeting – GM
ii) Painting and maintenance has been carried out although the work was hampered by people using the equipment during the work. The Council was disappointed that damage had occurred during the work as residents money will be wasted if the work is increased due to vandalism.
iii) Bonfire Night will take place on 5th November 2011. Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7pm.
13.Village Hall: (Councillor Kempster to report)
There are problems with the 3 drain covers in the Car Park which are a danger to pedestrians and traffic. An estimated cost (£700) was quoted and the Council agreed that this work should be carried out immediately.
The possibility of installing solar panels to the roof of the Hall is being considered and the Council gave its support to this initiative and asked to be kept informed of progress.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/09/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £25,302.68
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No 001299 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001300 Andy Muskett Ltd £103.50
c) Direct Debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
Interest £1.92
AVDC Precept £7500.00
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Letter of thanks from Marsworth CE Infant School for donation towards swimming lessons.
g) Budget – I&E for 2011/12 was reviewed.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 14th November 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.30pm.
Minutes of Meeting held on 12th September 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence to be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Brake (in the chair), Brown, Kennedy, Monks, Kempster, Cashman (AVDC)
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Kelly
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 8th August 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Vacancy on Council – there has not been a request for an election so a co-option can be made. Any residents interested in being co-opted on to the council should contact the Clerk (address above) in writing by 7th October 2011
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire –information provided on provision and re-stocking of salt bins
b) Community and Neighbourhood Plan – Councillors are delighted with the response to the survey and the results are being collated. Any outstanding forms should be handed to Councillors asap.
c) Ivinghoe Library – it was decided to consider the grant of funds during budget discussions for 2012/13
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) AVALC “Obtaining grants and loans” course in Winslow on 22 September @ 8pm
b) AVDC Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places – draft proposals state there are no changes in Marsworth
c) SLCC Notice of Annual General Meeting on 15th October 2011 in Reading
d) Chiltern News all
e) Clerks and Councils Direct all
f) The Clerk all
g) Village News all
h) News of the Woods all
i) Countryside Voice all
j) LCR all
k) Bucks Playing Field Assoc. AGM on 4th Oct 2011 at 7.30pm in Aston Clinton Bowls Club
l) Digital Switch Over – information is available to residents in prominent places around the village. Councillors are willing to help any residents who are having difficulty.
8. AVDC Report – Cllr Cashman reported the following:
• AVDC are likely to make £2.6million in savings and cut backs for 2012/13
• Buckinghamshire constituency is unlikely to be significantly changed under the current proposals
• Marsworth Airfield – 7 enforcement orders were placed on 3rd August with activities to cease within 3 months. An appeal is likely. The Council was asked their opinion on the time allowed. It was agreed that the outcome should be achieved as quickly as possible but without lengthening the process by allowing an appeal.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Davies report (not available)
10. Police Matters – not available
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern end of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
10/01336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden (amended plans)
ii) Decisions:
11/00957/APP 63 Lower Icknield Way demolition of outbuildings and erection of two storey side extension and front porch
PERMIT
11/01139/APP 55 Vicarage Road, Marsworth single and two storey extension
REFUSE
08/00151/APP (11/01138/APP) 55 Vicarage Road, Marsworth application for time extension of extant planning permission – two storey side extension
PERMIT
11/01254/ACL Dragons Field, Gurneys Farm, Church Lane, Marsworth certificate of lawfulness for retention of garden building
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS OF EXISTING USE
11/01253/ACL Gurneys Farm, Church Lane, Marsworth certificate of lawfulness for continued use of barn conversion as private dwelling house without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition of appeal decision T/APP/J0405/C/84/2621-2/P6
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS OF EXISTING USE
11/01054/APP 15 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey rear extension, roof extensions to both sides and insertion of one dormer with Juliet balcony and two front dormers
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
11/01671/APP 16 Norvic Road, Marsworth demolition of existing garage and replacement of two storey side extension and single storey extension
NO OBJECTION
11/01657/ALB 98 Vicarage Road, Marsworth work to right flank gable end wall and to central chimney
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 10/17/24/31 Aug 11 & & September
v) Chilterns AONB Planning Conference on 5th October 2011 in Berkhamstead at 10am
vi) BCC Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Submission
vii) AVDC Vale of Aylesbury Plan Newsletter all
viii) Marsworth Wharf – AVDC have informed the Council that agreements regarding conditions of the planning permission are still to be met by British Waterways. This process may take some weeks.
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Aug 11 – BK reported no problems
Equipment check to report Sept @ Oct meeting – RB
ii) British Waterways – concerns re. parking and the sewer pipe were discussed and the Council will monitor the situation. Any matters arising should be reported immediately.
iii) RHS Britain in Bloom – information
iv) A litter bin is missing at the junction of Vicarage Road and the Lower Icknield Way
v) The missing iron gate in Watery Lane was noted
13.Village Hall: (Councillor Kempster to report)
• The Committee requested the use of the Recreation Ground for Bonfire Night (5th November) and this was agreed.
• The hole in the ceiling of the Committee Room had been repaired and repainted; the gutters and drains were cleared; a stainless steel sill had been fitted to the serving hatch and the floor resealed in the Hall.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/08/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £18,335.73
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No 001295 Home Counties Toilet Hire £192.00
Cheque No. 001296 D Slade £225.67
Cheque No 001297 Mazars £162.00
Cheque No 001298 AVDC (Election) £113.00
c) Direct Debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
War Memorials Trust £439.00
AVDC (funding) £100.00
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Letter of thanks from Newsletter and PCC for donations
g) Mazars – external auditors certificate and opinion was noted.
h) Chilterns Conservation Board – request for funding was refused by the Council.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 10th October 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 8th August 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence to be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Brake (in the chair), Brown, Monks, McDonough, Kempster, Kelly
Apologies for Absence: Councillors Kennedy, Cashman (AVDC)
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 11th July 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
The meeting was informed that Councillor McDonough would be resigning from the Council at the end of the meeting as he is leaving the area. The Council thanked him for his valuable contribution to parish matters and his engineering/mechanical skills will be sorely missed.
A representative from FOIL (Friends of Ivinghoe Library) then addressed the meeting to outline the proposed formation of a community library. The group was set up following BCC decision to reduce funding to their 14 smaller libraries and to only fund 3 in Bucks major towns. BCC have offered to support the conversion of smaller libraries to a Community Model where they would continue to provide books but the funding of staff would need to be sourced locally or run by volunteer staff. There are approx. 500 users of Ivinghoe library of which more than 75% come from the surrounding villages including Marsworth.
A draft business plan has been submitted which requests that BCC continue to part fund staffing costs by 50% provided FOIL can meet the shortfall of £7500. In order to achieve this, the Friends are asking the largest user base Parish Council’s to contribute towards the newly named Beacon Villages Community Library.
Marsworth Parish Council will consider the request for a contribution of £350.00 from 5th April 2012 for bridge funding at the next PC meeting on 12th September 2011.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic Order 2011, Vicarage Road, Marsworth from 15th August 2011. Delegated budget request for £20,000 funding towards footpath Marsworth-Pitstone (B489) was not recommended to go forward.
b) Community and Neighbourhood Plan – the survey has been distributed to all households via the Newsletter. Funding is available from AVDC so a claim will be submitted. Updates from the AVDC Vale of Aylesbury Plan were made available to all Councillors. Householders are reminded to return their completed forms to Councillors by end August 2011.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) Freight Quality Partnership – the meeting held on 12 July 2011launched the new website (www.beaconfqp.org.uk) and a representative from VORSA outlined their role in making traffic routes safer for all users.
b) Electoral Review of Bucks – draft recommendations all
c) BALC Matters Arising all
d) Community Impact Bucks Newsletter all
e) CPRE Fieldwork all
f) The Playing Field all
h) AVDC Street Cleaning Schedule 2011/12
i) AVDC HS2 Final Response at http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/community-living/high-speed-rail-link/
j) British Cycling – Aylesbury `Sky Rides` free community bike rides. To find out more visit www.goskyride.com
8. AVDC Report – Cllr Cashman (by email)
Changes to the Refuse and Recycling Service from Summer 2012
News of these changes has already appeared in the press and the district council’s ‘Aylesbury Vale Times’. On its website the council is providing a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQ) page which should be in operation by early August. This page aims to answer many of the questions residents may have about the new service. To access this go to the Aylesbury Vale District Council website home page and click on ‘Changes to refuse and recycling services’ and follow the links from there.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Davies report not available
10. Police Matters –
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern end of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
11/00185/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of matters pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial units (Block B only)
11/00432/APP Aspens Farm, Lower End, Marsworth single and double storey rear extension and alterations to roof to provide first floor accommodation
10/01336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
08/00151/APP 55 Vicarage Road, Marsworth application for time extension of extant planning permission – two storey side extension
11/01139/APP 55 Vicarage Road, Marsworth single and two storey extension
11/01253/ACL Gurneys Farm, Church Lane, Marsworth certificate of lawfulness for continued use of barn conversion as private dwelling house without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition of appeal decision T/APP/J0405/C/84/2621-2/P6
11/01254/acl Dragons Field, Gurneys Farm, Church Lane, Marsworth certificate of lawfulness for retention of garden building
11/01054/APP 15 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey rear extension, roof extensions to both sides and insertion of one dormer with Juliet balcony and two front dormers
ii) Decisions:
11/00891/APP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth demolition of four replacement industrial units for B1 (Light Industry) use
PERMIT
11/20003/AWD proposed soil screening, concrete crushing, storage (green waste for composting) and temporary timber storage at Unit 33, Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane
NO OBJECTION – delegated powers
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden (amended plans)
SUPPORT
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 22 June/11/20/27 July & 3 Aug
v) Conservation Area – further information on possible extension to existing area for Marsworth has been submitted to AVDC for inclusion in their plans for the Canal system in the district.
vi) AVDC Planning Reference File – updated version
vii) AVDC Proposed Lists of Local Requirements for validation of planning application – strategic document outlining government requirements on applications relating to waste management, pollution, contamination, drainage, heritage lighting etc.
viii) Chilterns AONB Planning Conference – 5th October 2011. The PC will be represented at the meeting.
ix) BCC Development Control committee Agenda – 26th July 2011
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for July 11 – RMcD
Equipment check to report Aug @ Sept meeting – BK
The basketball net will be replaced and a panel on the walkway of the climbing frame need refixing. Rust requires attention on the cleats. The top of the swing frame and the seat needs to be cleaned. Also, the goal mouth needs to be filled in with topsoil. It was agreed to employ a contractor for 1 day to carry out this maintenance work.
ii) British Waterways – response to concerns raised was unsatisfactory and did not address the current concerns about parking or the sewage overflow in Church Lane/Watery Lane.
iii) Skateboard Equipment – a petition had been received asking the Council to consider the possibility of installing skateboard equipment on the recreation Ground. Councillors welcomed the initiative and would consider the provision in light of the community/Neighbourhood Plan.
13. Village Hall: Councillor Kempster to reported the floor is to be polished and an electrical inspection will be carried out.
14. Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/07/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001286 Memsafe Ltd (VAT) £175.80
Cheque No. 001287 D Slade £267.91
Cheque No. 001288 R Kennedy £50.00
Cheque No. 001289 R Kennedy £33.94
Cheque No. 001290 Wicksteed £131.40
Cheque No. 001291 Millennium Hall £60.00
Cheque No. 001292 Marsworth C of E School £180.00
Cheque No. 001293 All Saints Church £180.00
Cheque No. 001294 Newsletter £115.00
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Insurance Policy – Electrical Certificate for Millennium Hall is good practice although not a requirement of the policy.
g) Vale of Aylesbury Housing – Community Chest Grants available.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 12th September 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.15pm
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
Minutes of Meeting held on 11th July 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence to be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors McDonough, Kelly, Kennedy, Brown, Brake (in the chair), Cashman (AVDC) and PCSO Jackie Dodson
Apologies for Absence: Councillors Monks and Kempster
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 14th June 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – information on Capital Maintenance Programme, Ivinghoe Division and highways closures (Red Lion Bridge on 15th August 2011 for approx. 10 days) was made available to the Council
b) Community and Neighbourhood Plan – a survey will be circulated to all residents via the Village Newsletter. Responses are required by 31st August 2011 for analysis at the September meeting.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) Clerks and Councils Direct all
c) HS2 – information from BCC and CPRE all
d) The Clerk all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr Cashman reported on the following matters:
• Improved recycling facilities will finally happen next year.
• The development at Marsworth Wharf will need to be monitored closely to ensure that attached conditions are adhered to.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Davies report previously circulated to Councillors
10. Police Matters –
a) Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter all
b) Parking issue at Red Lion Bridge – this issue is being tackled with the result that vehicles are being parked further down the road. However, Councillors reported that vehicles still have to use the centre of the road which is a danger to all road users. The matter will be reported to British Waterways as the problem stems from inadequate parking facilities for canal users.
c) Millennium Hall – drivers are parking without due care and attention when using facilities at the Hall. The PCSO agreed to monitor the situation.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern End of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
11/00185/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of matters pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial units (Block B only)
11/00432/APP Aspens Farm, Lower End, Marsworth single and double storey rear extension and alterations to roof to provide first floor accommodation
11/20003/AWD proposed soil screening, concrete crushing, storage (green waste for composting) and temporary timber storage at Unit 33, Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane
11/00891/APP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth demolition of four replacement industrial units for B1 (Light Industry) use
10/01336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
11/00957/APP 63 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth demolition of outbuildings and erection of two storey side extension and front porch
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
08/00151/APP 55 Vicarage Road, Marsworth application for time extension of extant planning permission – two storey side extension
NO OBJECTION
11/01139/APP 55 Vicarage Road, Marsworth single and two storey extension
NO OBJECTION providing the BROWNLOW feature is retained
11/01253/ACL Gurneys Farm, Church Lane, Marsworth certificate of lawfulness for continued use of barn conversion as private dwelling house without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition of appeal decision T/APP/J0405/C/84/2621-2/P6
NO OBJECTION
11/01254/acl Dragons Field, Gurneys Farm, Church Lane, Marsworth certificate of lawfulness for retention of garden building
NO OBJECTION
11/01054/APP 15 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey rear extension, roof extensions to both sides and insertion of one dormer with Juliet balcony and two front dormers
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 15/29 June & 6 July
v) Conservation Area – further information from AVDC re. extension to existing area for Marsworth will be available at the next meeting.
vi) AVDC – Vale of Aylesbury Plan Newsletter all
vii) BCC Communities and Built Environment – proposed lists of local requirements for the validation of planning applications. Further information will be available at the next meeting
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Jun11 – JK
Equipment check to report July @ Aug meeting – RMcD
ii) British Waterways – Paul Maison did not attend meeting to discuss current issues. A letter outlining current concerns will be sent to BW.
iii) Wicksteed Annual Playground Inspection Report – it was decided to purchase a new cradle swing seat.
iv) War Memorial – the cleaning has been completed. The grant from the War Memorial Trust will be applied for.
v) Watery Lane – the litter bin needs to be repaired at the entrance to the Recreation Ground
13.Village Hall: (Councillor Kempster to report)
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/06/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £20,362.71
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001283 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001284 Memsafe £879.00
Cheque No. 001285 Andy Muskett Ltd £103.50
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts: Interest £2.10
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Insurance Policy – Certificate for Millennium Hall will be queried with Zurich
g) Donations to be agreed – Millennium Hall (£60), School (£180.00), Church (£180), Newsletter (£115), Chairman’s Allowance (£50)
h) AVDC – Allowances for Parish and Town Councillors information
i) Aylesbury Vale South Sports Council – organisation to be dissolved
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 8th August 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 13th June 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Brake (in the chair), Brown, Kennedy, McDonough, Monks, Cashman (AVDC), PCSO Jackie Dodson
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Kelly
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 9th May 2011 – have been circulated, were approved with the following amendment
11/00185/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of matters pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial units (Block B only)
NO OBJECTION as the activity has been ongoing for some time.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – Speed Limit Review Order will be implemented in 2012/13
b) Community Impact Bucks – it has been suggested that representatives from the organisation are present at village events to promote the creation of a Community Plan. Councillors decided to produce a survey for inclusion in the Newsletter outlining suggestions for the future of the Parish which would form the basis of a Community and Neighbourhood Plan.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) The Clerk all
c) Countryside Voice all
d) The Playing Field all
e) AVDC Parish Update on HS2 all
f) Chiltern News all
g) Problems affecting Right of Way – Footpaths 8 and 14
h) AVDC Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places – consultation
i) LCR all
j) Local Area Forum (LAF) – 21st June 2011 in Wing Hall at 7pm BK
k) BALC – notice of consultation of Planning for Travelling Sites and NALC Briefing on Councillors and Data Protection Act.
8. AVDC Report – Cllr Cashman reported the following:
• The new AVDC is carrying on with business as usual
• The proposed Marsworth Yard development is likely to be discussed at the Development Control meeting on 30th June 2011. The height of Block B appears to have been reduced but the areas for public use have yet to be confirmed. There has been no movement by Transport for Bucks on traffic issues.
• LAF – a representative from London Midland will attend the meeting in Wing
• A 7 unit rural exception scheme has been approved in Slapton
• Information was given on the possible extension of the Conservation Area along the Grand Union to Bulbourne.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters –
a) Parking issues at Vicarage Road – following discussions of the correspondence received from the Chief Constable and the Traffic Management Team, PCSO Dodson agreed that fixed penalty notices would be issued for those vehicles causing an obstruction. Dialogue will also take place with offenders to seek alternative parking places.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at Southern End of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
11/00185/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of matters pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial units (Block B only)
11/20003/AWD proposed soil screening, concrete crushing, storage (green waste for composting) and temporary timber storage at Unit 33, Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane
ii) Decisions:
11/00515/APP 4 Bluebells Cottages, Lower End, Marsworth demolition of extensions and garage. Erection of two storey side, single storey rear extension, dormers to front and detached garage
PERMIT11/00432/APP
Aspens Farm, Lower End, Marsworth single and double storey rear extension and alterations to roof to provide first floor accommodation
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
11/00891/APP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth demolition of four replacement industrial units for B1 (Light Industry) use
NO OBJECTION
11/00957/APP 63 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth demolition of outbuildings and erection of two storey side extension and front porch.
NO OBJECTION
10/01336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
OBJECTION on the following grounds:
• The design inspiration for the roofing material (zinc) came from a lean-to at the back of Bluebells which is not visible to the general public
• Block B is still 10m from top to bottom despite the requirement to reduce the height
• The artists impressions are totally misleading
• The height at the edge of the Conservation Area is inappropriate given the problems caused to nearby application in similar circumstances
• The change in route of the footpath and the provision of open space is unclear
• The re-consideration of traffic issues has not been address as promised.
• The application contravenes item 4.3.7 of the Conservation Area – Supplementary Document
• It was suggested that the date for consideration at Development Control be moved to 21st July to allow for outstanding matters to be addressed.
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 11/18/25 May & 1 & 8 June
v) AVDC Vale of Aylesbury Plan – Neighbourhood Planning Consultation Toolkit BK
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for May 11 – EK
Equipment check to report June @ July meeting – JK
ii) British Waterways – Paul Maison will attend meeting on 11th July
iii) War Memorial – restoration work will be carried out on 14th June 2011
iv) BCC Diversion of Public Footpath No. 1
v) Wicksteed Annual Playground Inspection Report DB
13.Village Hall: (Councillor Kempster to report)
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/05/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £22,465.00
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001278 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001279 Chiltern Society £25.00
Cheque No. 001280 Wicksteed £54.00
Cheque No. 001281 C Brookes £50.00
Cheque No. 001282 C Jenson £6.00
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
PWLB £1718.36
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Financial statement at year end 31/3/11 confirmed for audit (Mazars)
g) Insurance Policy confirmation from Zurich Municipal
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 11th July 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.41pm.
Minutes of Meeting held on 9th May 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
Annual Meeting
1) Election of New Council – current Councillors remain in post
2) Election of Chairman – Councillor Dick Brake accepted the post (Proposed by Cllr Brown and seconded by Cllr Kempster). The Vice Chairman will be Councillor Giles Monks (Proposed by Cllr Kempster and seconded by Cllr McDonough)
3) Declaration of Acceptance of Office was duly signed.
Parish Council Meeting
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Cllr. Brake (in the chair), Kempster, Brown, Monks, McDonough, Kelly, Cashman (AVDC) and 2 members of the London Luton Airport Police Unit
Apologies for Absence: Cllr Kennedy
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 11th April 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Luton Airport Anti-Terrorism Strategy – a presentation was given to alert Councillors to the possible attack on civilian aircraft by individuals using MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defence System). Although no specific threat has been identified, the government has launched a community engagement activity to alert residents of the potential risk. Anyone who uses the local area regularly should report suspicious activity to the Luton Airport Anti Terrorism Hotline on 01234 842706.
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the following matters will be reported as appropriate
• The cones on the bridge at the Red Lion need to be removed
• The road sign at Startops has not been repaired
• Bucks Local Transport plan 2010/11-2015/16 will be discussed at the next meeting
c) Parish Meeting – the minutes of the meeting held on 19th April 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth were signed as a true record and will be placed on the website for information. Councillors were disappointed with the poor attendance by residents.
d)Freight Quality Partnership –the Clerk reported on the meeting on 12th April 11 in Judges Lodgings, County Hall, Aylesbury. Efforts will be concentrated on the B4146 to create an example for other busy routes in the area.
e) Launch of Specialist Legal Services for Local Councils – the Clerk reported on the meeting held on 13th April 11 in Judges Lodgings, County Hall, Aylesbury. BCC are offering a unique package to Parish Councils.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) CPRE Fieldwork all
c) British Red Cross Bucks Open Gardens and Events 2011 all
d) Came and Co – Parish Matters all
e) Chalk and Trees all
f) BALC – Matters Arising all
g) Affordable Rural Housing – a practical guide for Parish Councils all
h) Community Impact Bucks – providing support in the switch to digital TV
i) Clerks and Councils Direct all
j) Rights of Way – problem with Footpath 8
k) CPRE – information re. HS2 all
8. AVDC Report – Councillor Cashman reported the following:
• HS2 – no further information available at present
• Marsworth Wharf – amended plans have been submitted to AVDC but not processed
• AVDC will comprise 37 Conservative, 17 Liberal Democrat, 2 Labour, 2 UKIP and 1 Independent member following the recent elections
• The possible extension of the Marsworth Conservation Area to include the 6 listed buildings along the Grand Union Canal towards Bulbourne was suggested. These could be added to the Neighbourhood Plan. Further information on this matter will be investigated.
9. BCC Report – not available
10. Police Matters
Councillors are concerned about the lack of action on the parking issues at the Red Lion Bridge and at the chiquane at the entrance to the village from Pitstone. It was decided to contact the Chief Constable to arrange a site visit to discuss the matter.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern End of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
11/00185/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of matters pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial units (Block B only)
11/00432/APP Aspens Farm, Lower End, Marsworth single and double storey rear extension and alterations to roof to provide first floor accommodation
ii) Decisions:
11/00301/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre, Upper Icknield Way, Marsworth provision of photovoltaic panels to south roof of hide
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
11/20003/AWD proposed soil screening, concrete crushing, storage (green waste for composting) and temporary timber storage at Unit 33, Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 13/20/27 April & 4 May2011
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for April 11 – no problems were reported although vandalism to a bench has been repaired by the Council
Equipment check to report May @ June meeting – EK
ii) War Memorial – the cleaning is due to take place shortly
13.Village Hall: (Councillor Kempster to report)
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/04/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £24,888.65
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001275 D Slade £235.44
Cheque No. 001276 AVDC £58.62
Cheque No. 001277 Zurich £1738.34
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
AVDC £7500.00
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Insurance – the quote from Zurich was accepted (£1738.34)
g) Financial statement at year end 31/3/11- internal audit has taken place. Final figures for 2010/11 are available.
h) EON – energy prices for the supply to the electricity box on the Recreation Ground will be renegotiated.
i) AVDC Dog Waste Bins and Collection Service – costs to remain unchanged
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.34pm.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 13th June 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 11th April 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – several additional items will be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, McDonough, Kempster, Brown, Monks, Kelly, Cashman (AVDC) and 2 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Cllr. Davies (BCC)
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 14th March 2011 – have been circulated, approve and sign as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) A member of the public involved in the organisation of the Royal Wedding Party in the village explained the current plans and asked for financial support if required. It was agreed to fund the planting of a “Royal” tree on the Green. Funds would also be available to hire toilets for the event which is to be held on the Recreation Ground.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – a road sign near Startops Reservoir has been blown down
b) Allotments – unfortunately, a suitable site has yet to be found
c) Parish Meeting – 19th April 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth. All residents are welcome to attend.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) The Good Councillors Guide all
c) AVDC Sex Establishment Licensing Policy and Procedures all
d) Luton Airport Anti-Terrorism Strategy – a representative from the Airport Police will attend the next meeting to outline the strategy.
e) Launch of Specialist Legal Services for Local Councils – 13th April 11 in Judges Lodgings, County Hall, Aylesbury at 11am Clerk
f) Cheddington Parish Council – invitation to opening of footpath on 2 May 2011 at 2pm all
g) SLCC Branch Meeting – the Localism Bill and the Code of Conduct were discussed at the meeting attended by the Clerk
h) Freight Quality Partnership – meeting on 12th April 11 at 6pm in Judges Lodgings, County Hall, Aylesbury Clerk
i) BCC The Future of Day Care Services in Bucks – the final decision all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported the following
• The effect of the proposed closure of Cheddington Station ticket office was discussed. The meeting was informed that the proposal included provision for extended opening hours on a Sunday at Tring Station.
• There was nothing to report on the Fencrete site at present as two issues (the height of Block B and traffic issues in Watery Lane/Church Lane) are currently being reviewed.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies sent this report to the meeting.
Pitstone Quarry2 Application to landfill turned down
The long history of the quarry under Pitstone Hill completed another chapter in March when Bucks County Council refused planning permission for the quarry to be used for the disposal of inert waste. A site such as this in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty can only be used when there is inadequate provision in the County plan for waste disposal for the next 15 years. The County were able to show that there is enough landfill capacity elsewhere within the County, to prove there was no need to use Pitstone.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty were designated alongside National Parks, and have the same status, the difference being that AONBs are closer to centres of population.
Cheddington Station Booking Office closure proposed. (result unknown at time of writing)
Many people including myself have written to deplore these proposals. Not only had the booking office been recently refurbished with toilets – more than can be said for Tring station – but the office provides a warm and sheltered place to wait, pick up a newspaper and a coffee, also better than Tring. Most importantly, not everyone is happy to use ticket machines. They are difficult to see in certain lights, slow, confusing, occasionally out of order, and above all don’t sell season tickets. And buying a ticket on the train you run the risk of getting fined.
Home to School Transport – Bucks County Council want changes to save £1.8M
At the time of writing changes to eligibility for free transport to school are being proposed by Bucks County Council in an effort to save £1.8M. By the time you read this, changes may already be decided, or the whole thing called in. Pupils travelling to Cottesloe School are unaffected, and I have had it in writing that free transport to Tring School from Ivinghoe and Pitstone will also not be affected, nor from Marsworth where the walking route is just short of three miles and considered unsafe. This is because Tring is the nearest secondary school. There is a ‘line’ in Cheddington however where Tring School and the Cottesloe school are equidistant, and I have requested clarification. I have also written to protest at the ridiculous proposal to provide free transport ONLY to the nearest school in a catchment area. This means that from this side of Aylesbury, grammar school pupils opting for the Henry Floyd would not get free transport, although had they opted for the High or Aylesbury Grammar they would. From the Haddenham side of Aylesbury, the position would be exactly in reverse. Additionally any changes would be applied to existing pupils even though last year it was made quite clear when choosing schools that transport to all three schools of more than 3 miles was free. This has caused a big stir especially in the south of the County, where parents have enlisted the help of their MP, Dominic Grieve, the Attorney General, and may be calling for judicial review.
The Scrutiny Committee of which I am a member, has heard from parents affected, and criticised the way the consultation was inadequately publicised, difficult to access, and will be questioning the cabinet member concerned at a special meeting on 12th April.
Local Initiatives
I expect there will be an account elsewhere in the magazine of the actions being taken to support Ivinghoe Library. The County Council, as part of its economy drive has proposed that 14 rural libraries become community owned and managed. After several exploratory meetings following on from a presentation from the Library service in December, the Friends of Ivinghoe Library have re-formed, and the Ivinghoe Town Hall trustees have agreed to carry work forward. The new post office and shop in the building is really welcome.
The first meeting of the local Freight Quality Partnership pilot took place in February and again in April, and has set up a working group. The Partnership has members from most Parish Councils in the Great Brickhill, Wing and Ivinghoe Area, AVDC and Bucks County Council, the Police, the freight industry associations, and the Council for the protection of Rural England. The working group is currently collecting information, setting up a website, and making contact with adjacent counties, with a long term view of providing the tools to better manage freight journeys for the benefit of local residents and the freight operators.
County Council Budget Cuts
I usually steer clear of trying to explain complex financial issues, but the whole country is talking about ‘Cuts’ and here is no exception.
After the 2010 election and before the announcement of the spending review, Bucks County Council took the opportunity to see if it could remove £90M from its budget over 3 years.
When the cuts came the Government did slash public spending in some areas, while spending more in others. Local Government appeared to have taken a very big hit, particularly this year, with what is described as 'front loaded' cuts, meaning more has had to come out of the budget this year than in the next two.
Bucks County Council had a far better settlement than expected. It is partly cushioned by the fact that 80% of its budget is already funded by Council Tax, so was not affected, and only 20% is funded by the Revenue Support Grant. The revenue support grant was cut by less than 1% overall, and by not increasing council tax the County was paid around £5m extra by the government. The County also received about £36m capital grant which was totally unexpected, very welcome, and much needed.
The reason the County has had still to make about £20M cuts this year is that inflation has to be taken into account, so rising costs have not been met, and specific funding grants for specific services and projects have been taken away, or merged in to the overall grant.
There will be an effect on front line services, disproportionately in social care, learning disability and mental health. But the most obvious one locally is the change to the rural library service, where 14 local libraries, including Ivinghoe, where 50% of the funding is being withdrawn. They are proposed to become Community Libraries, so that the service can be delivered in a different way.
As you may know, I and others think that the proposed spending of £30M capital and £9M pa revenue on a waste to energy plant at Calvert is unnecessary, and I described it as ‘Buckinghamshire’s Trident’ to the delight of the Bucks Herald headline writers. By which I meant that the money was needed more elsewhere.
10. Police Matters
PCSO Jackie Dodson attended the meeting to hear Councillors concerns. The parking problem at the Red Lion Bridge has still not been assessed and has been passed to the Inspector to follow up. Parking problems are also being experienced at the chiquane at the entrance to the village from Pitstone. Parked vehicles are obstructing the flow of traffic. PCSO Dodson agreed to consider these matters and then left the meeting.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern End of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
11/00301/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre, Upper Icknield Way, Marsworth provision of photovoltaic panels to south roof of hide
ii) Decisions:
11/00185/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of matters pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial units (Block B only)
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
11/00432/APP Aspens Farm, Lower End, Marsworth single and double storey rear extension and alterations to roof to provide first floor accommodation
NO OBJECTION
11/00515/APP 4 Bluebells Cottages, Lower End. Marsworth demolition of extensions and garage. Erection of two storey side, single storey rear extension, dormers to front and detached garage
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 16/23/30 March & 6 April 2011 all
v) AVDC Local Plan – Councillors will meet with AVDC officers to be involved in the next stage of consultation
vi) Chilterns Conservation Board – Building Design Guide and The Making of the Chilterns Landscape all
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for March 11 –RB reported that the Recreation Ground looked good and is well used.
Equipment check to report April @ May meeting – GM
ii) AVDC Touring Arts and Holiday Activities Programme – Play around the Parishes on 12 April (2-4.30) and 20 April (10-12.30) on Recreation Ground (in Millennium Hall if wet).
13.Village Hall: (Councillor Kempster had no further matters to report)
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/03/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £17,280.32
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001270 D Slade £251.81
Cheque No. 001271 AVDC £62.09
Cheque No. 001272 BALC £103.70
Cheque No. 001273 Reg Porter £187.20
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
Interest £1.80
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Insurance – quotes from Zurich and Allianz will be considered at the next meeting.
g) Mazars – notice of accounts for year ended 31 March 2011
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 9th May 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 14th March 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – several additional items of correspondence will be dealt with as appropriate during the meeting
2. Present: Councillors Kempster, Brown, Kennedy (in the chair), McDonough, Monks, Kelly, Cashman (AVDC) and 4 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Brake
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 14th February 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
A resident requested further information on the following matters
a) Allotments – concerns about parking on land near Stepnells were halted by the information that the Diocese of Oxford was unwilling to consider the provision of allotments on their land. No other land is available at present. However, the meeting was informed that there are vacancies at the allotments in Potash Lane, Long Marston which are administered by Tring Charities.
b) Footpath to Pitstone – the costs involved in this construction was questioned and the meeting was informed that a definite need would have to be identified before the project could commence.
c) HS2 – the Council stated that they could not object to the Wendover route as this would mean that the Marsworth route would then be reconsidered. The AVDC position is to say No to HS2 but BCC believe that if the plan has to go ahead, the Marsworth/Cheddington route should also be considered.
d) Arla Dairy – the impact of lorries accessing the site is causing concern to residents if the A41 route was blocked. As the Parish Council has not officially been approached about this matter, Councillors were unable to comment. However, the concerns of residents would be taken into account during the decision making process.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the pothole on watery Lane has not been repaired so will be reported again
b) Allotments – next steps (see above)
c) Parish Meeting – 19th April 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth. A representative form Community Impact Bucks will attend the meeting to discuss the possibility of developing a Parish Plan. Representatives from many of the village organisations have been invited to give annual reports. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting to begin the process of localism in this community.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) The Clerk all
c) Clerks and Councils Direct all
d) Chiltern News all
e) The Playing Field all
f) LCR all
g) AVDC Councillor Handbook for 2011 Census – the next census for England and Wales takes place on Sunday 27th March 2011. Residents are encouraged to complete the Census documents which should have arrived at every household. For more information about the Census, please contact Tamsin Ireland (Assistant Census Liaison Manager) on 01296 585004 or tireland@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
h) Elections – polling takes place on 5 May 2011 for all District Council (59) and Parish councils (652) seats in Aylesbury Vale. A referendum on changing the way MP`s are elected to the House of Commons will also take place on that day. Nomination packs are available from the Parish Clerk or by calling Chris Sheard, the Electoral Services Manager on 01296 585050.
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported on the following matters:
• proposed closure of the ticket office at Cheddington Station in June 2011. The proposal is out to public consultation (until 22 March) and can be accessed at advice@passengerfocus.org.uk or by contacting Passenger Focus, Freepost (RRRE-ETTC-LEET), PO Box 4257, Manchester M60 3AR
• 2011/12 Council Tax will remain as last year
• The Waterside Theatre is now open at a cost of £47million
• AVDC have committed up to £100,000 to groups opposing HS2. BCC have allowed £500,000. Councillor Cashman did not support the funding in the current economic crisis
• Marsworth Wharf – not specific date has been set for DCC. It is still possible to submit comments to AVDC (contact Mark Aughterlony 01296 585419).
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
a) Community Policing Awards 2011 – nomination forms available
b) Bus Shelter – the recent incidents of vandalism will be reported to the Police.
c) Red Lion Bridge – enquiries will be made about traffic management
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
11/20000/AWD Greatmoor Farm at southern End of WRG`s Ownership of Land at Calvert: Disused railway line to A41, Pit 6 of Calvert Landfill Site, Brackley Lane energy from waste facility, incinerator bottom ash processing; air pollution control residue treatment; access road from A41, revision of Pit 6 restoration scheme; surface waster management and habitat management and that the application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement
11/00301/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre, Upper Icknield Way, Marsworth provision of photovoltaic panels to south roof of hide
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 16/23 Feb & 2/9 March 2011 all
v) Marsworth Yard – further information (see above)
vi) AVDC Local Plan – acknowledgement of initial response by PC, Newsletter Issue 3 all
vii) AVDC Planning Information Newsletter all
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Feb 11 – RMcD (no problems reported)
Equipment check to report March @ April meeting – RB
ii) AVDC Touring Arts and Holiday ACTIVITIES Programme – Play around the Parishes on 12 April (2-4.30) and 20 April (10-12.30) on Recreation Ground (in Millennium Hall) if wet.
iii) Sustrans – footway/cycle path to Pitstone (see above)
iv) War Memorial – the contractors will begin the work in May 2011
v) AVDC Bulk Refuse Collection Dates – 25 May (7.30-11am), 10 Aug (7.30-11am), 22 Nov (12-15.30pm), 15 Feb (7.30-11am)
vi) Wicksteed playscapes – annual inspection of playground equipment will be scheduled
13.Village Hall: Councillor Kempster reported that the designs for the rooms upstairs are being investigated
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 28/02/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £17,735.30
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001265 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001266 CPRE £29.00
Cheque No. 001267 BPFA £20.00
Cheque No. 001268 A Muskett £100.74
Cheque No. 001269 Queensbury Shelters £31.01
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) HMRC Parish Council and Community Council Clerks – PAYE will be implemented as required
g) Transport for Bucks – information on allocation of funds from delegated budget
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 11th April 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.13pm.
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
2011 Meeting Dates Rota for reporting on Rec Ground and Notice board
11th April 2011 RB
9th May 2011 GM
13th June 2011 EK
11th July 2011 JK
8th August 2011 BK
12th September 2011 RMcD
10th October 2011 RB
14th Novenber 2011 GM
12th December 2011 EK
Minutes of Meeting held on 14th February 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting
2. Present: Councillors Kempster, Brown, McDonough, Kelly, Kennedy (in the chair), Monks Cashman (AVDC) and 2 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Brake
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 10th January 2011 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Marsworth Airfield South Site – the meeting was informed that enforcement measures are being implemented although the procedure is detailed, lengthy and may take some time. Residents are encouraged to report unlawful activities which take place in order that the matter can be resolved in due course.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transports for Buckinghamshire – some potholes have been filled but not very successfully. A large pothole has appeared near the Mill House in Watery Lane and this will be reported.
b) Allotments – an approach will be made to the Diocese in Oxford to enquire about the availability of an acre of land for the creation of allotments at the edge of the village.
c) LAF Freight Quality Partnership – this is an initiative of the LAF to work with all parties (local and national hauliers, AVDC and local communities) to reduce the impact of HGV on rural roads. Further meetings will take place to discuss and implement an action plan.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) BALC – Matters Arising all
b) LAF – 15 Feb 2011 at Ivinghoe at 7pm GM
c) Electoral Review of Bucks – consultation open until 3rd April 2011
d) Thames Valley Chamber of commerce – “Young Chamber” GM
e) News of the Woods all
f) Vale of Aylesbury Plan – Newsletter 2 all
g) TRPC Village News all
h) Community Led Planning – with the advent of the localism agenda, the Parish council decided to investigate the possibility off producing a Parish Plan. This should give the Parish more control over future development, the provision of services and access to funding. Carol Nutkins (Community Impact Bucks) will be invited to give a presentation at the Parish Meeting to launch the Plan for Marsworth.
i) Parish Meeting – 19th April 2011 in Millennium Hall at 8pm.
j) Notice of Elections – Parish election will be held on 5th May 2011
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman
· There will be no increase in AVDC Council Tax or Police and Fire Service budgets for 2011/12.
· A minimal increase in Parish Precepts is anticipated
· AVDC and BCC have set money aside to oppose HS2
A Councillor raised concerns that AVDC are not listening to the views of the community particularly with regard to the former Fencrete site. The Development Control Committee appeared to take no notice of the arguments put forward by the Council on behalf of residents. Councillor Cashman replied that the Development Control Committee can only follow planning rules and have to act within the legal framework. The legality of decisions can be contested. It was stressed that the Parish Council had successfully retained the Old Workshop and changed the original application. They had also influenced 2 further decisions and a site visit had been instigated. The Parish Council is of the opinion that there is inconsistency from AVDC particularly with regard to the Conservation Area.
The Parish Council then raised the issue of inadequate parking (particularly for the disabled) at the Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury). This was noted by Councillor Cashman as the matter had been raised by other parties,
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
Concerns were again raised about the parking at the Red Lion Bridge.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
ii) Decisions:
10/02299/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston approval of reserved matter pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial units (Block A only), canteen and toilets
APPROVED
10/02336/APP 14 Vicarage Road, Marsworth single storey and two storey side extensions
PERMIT
Appeal Decision – The Duke of Wellington, Cheddington Road, Cooks Wharf, Marsworth - appeal allowed
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/02336/APP 14 Vicarage Road, Marsworth single storey and two storey side extensions (amended scheme for information only)
11/00185/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of reserved matters pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – industrial Units (Block B only)
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 12/12/19Jan & 2/9 Feb 2011
v) AVDC Vale of Aylesbury Plan – the initial response is that “only very small scale development is likely to be right for our community (e.g. under 10 new homes or very small scale employment development)”
vi) AVDC Local Plan – updated online version available at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/planning-building/planning-policy/avd-local-plan/
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Jan 11 – BK (no problems)
Equipment check to report Feb @ March meeting – RMcD
ii) Play around the Parishes – 12th April 2011 at 2-4.30pm and 20th April 2011 at 10am-12.30 on Recreation Ground (Millennium Hall if wet)
iii) Sustrans – a site visit has been held regarding the proposed footway/cycle path to Pitstone. Initial investigations are taking place with landowners and Transport for Bucks.
iv) Litter Bin – outside Red Lion is broken
13.Village Hall: (Councillor Kempster to report)
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/01/11– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £18616.39
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001262 D Slade £231.49
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
Interest (31/12/10) £2.15
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Internal audit – a review of arrangements for 2010/11 year end was undertaken. It was decided to employ the same auditor as last year.
g) Insurance – updated asset register prepared for alternative insurance quote
h) BCC – budget consultations BK
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 14th March 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held 10th January 2011 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – several items of correspondence were added which will be dealt with as appropriate during the meeting.
2. Present: Cllrs Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, Kempster, Monks and 10 members of the public.
Apologies for Absence: Cllrs Kelly, McDonough and Cashman
3. Declarations of Interest – Councillor Brake in 12ii
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 13th December 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
Marsworth Wharf - The amended plans for the former Fencrete site were discussed and members of the public made their views known to the Council. The current scheme allows for a drop in the height of Block B and 2 pedestrian refuges in Watery Lane. The Council will object that the development is unsuitable in this location and that mitigating conditions will have to be applied should the development go ahead. Possible mitigating measures include:-
· Blocking Watery Lane to all traffic from the site effectively creating one-way system
· A speed limit of 20mph in Church Lane
· Prominent traffic signs to deter restricted traffic
· Footpath to be kept open during construction work and for all users in the future
The Council agreed to raise these objections with AVDC and residents were encouraged to submit their own comments. Other possibilities discussed included improved street lighting in Church Lane, relocation of Recreation Ground and the restrictions caused by placing bollards at the entrance to the development.
Royal Wedding Party – it has been suggested that a Village Event is held to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Several possibilities were discussed (use of the Rec, Millennium Hall or street party). The Council supported the idea and asked to be kept informed.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the chicane at the entrance to the village (Startops) will be investigated following the recent incidents
b) Allotments – unfortunately, no sites are available at present. Some sites which were previously discounted will be reconsidered.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) LAF Freight Quality Partnership meeting – 3 February 2011 at 5pm in County Hall EK
b) Royal British Legion Poppy Party – information
c) BALC Localism – 9 Feb 2011 at Green Park, 7-9pm BK
d) Clerks and councils Direct all
e) LCR all
f) The Clerk all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman had clarified amended plans for Fencrete site prior to the meeting
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (this will be available in the Newsletter)
10. Police Matters
PCSO Jackie Dodson attended the meeting and the issue of the parking problems at the Red lion bridge were discussed. The Traffic Management Team and BCC intend to visit the site. Parking issues were also reported at the Pitstone end of the village. The “Have your Say” meeting at the Christmas Tree Festival had been successful.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/01479/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings, erection of replacement stable and relocation of menage
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
ii) Decisions:
10/02049/APP Field end, Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth extension to detached garage
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/02336/APP 14 Vicarage Road, Marsworth single storey and two storey side extensions
NO OBJECTION
10/1336/APP (amended plans) British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters’ facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
OBJECTION due to insufficient attention paid to previous concerns which are not addressed by the amendments/revisions
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 15/22 Dec 10
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Dec 10 – EK reported no outstanding issues.
ii) Equipment check to report for Jan @ Feb meeting – BK
iii) The Green, Marsworth – Land Registry have issued a title to the Parish Council. It was decided not to pursue the issue of parking at this time as the matter was not considered to be in the public interest.
iv) AVDC Touring Arts and Holiday ACTIVITIES Programme – Play around the Parishes and TUFFS will take place in the village during 2011
13.Village Hall: (no outstanding matters)
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/10/2010– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £19,345.70
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001258 D Slade £294.39
Cheque No. 001259 Reg Porter £599.25
Cheque No. 001260 SLCC £45.00
Cheque no. 001261 Village Newsletter £115.00
Cheque No. 001262 P Rance £110.00
Cheque No. 111263 Andy Muskett £98.64
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
c) War Memorial – the grant was accepted and work will commence in due course.
d) Sustrans – a meeting has been arranged for 2 Feb 2011 to discuss the footway/cycle path to Pitstone
e) AVDC – it was decided to request a precept of £15,000 for 2011/12
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 14th February 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting to be held on 13th December 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, Kelly, McDonough, Kempster, Cashman (AVDC) and 1 member of the public
Apologies for Absence:
3. Declarations of Interest – Councillor Kennedy in planning application ref. 10/02049/APP
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 8th November 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
A member of the public raised concerns about the efficacy of the chicane near Startops reservoir as the bollards have been damaged twice in recent weeks. It would appear that there is a problem with the layout and design of the traffic island. The matter will be reported to Transport for Bucks.
6. Matters Arising
a) Allotments – further information will be available at the next meeting
b) Transport for Bucks – Local Transport Plan 2011/12-2015/16 consultation
c) BCC Library Consultation Launch – meeting on 16th December 2010 at Ivinghoe Town Hall at 7pm GM
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News
b) Tring Reservoirs Liaison Meeting – 12th April 2011 at 2pm in Tring Town Council Chamber EK
c) BCC/LAF Consultation – effectiveness of consultation
d) AVDC Funding Fair – 15th February 2011at Clare Foundation, Saunderton, 14.00-19.00
e) Vale of Aylesbury Housing - Stakeholder Survey
f) CPRE Fieldwork and Countryside Voice
g) Chiltern News
h) The Playing Field
i) War Memorials Trust Bulleting
j) Bus Services in Aylesbury Vale
k) Buckingham Town Council – no further action to be taken against AVDC following consultation with other parishes
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported that:-
• The government spending review appears to be no worse than expected and should have little impact on current services in the first year.
• Marsworth Junction planning application is to be brought back to Development Control early in the New Year following further discussions between AVDC and the developer. Comments can be forwarded to AVDC for consideration
A Councillor raised concerns about the Development Control system in that representations and objections by the Parish Council and local residents seem to have been disregarded. Only the developers and BCC Transport Dept. are in support of the application. This development would be in a Conservation Area yet applications by residents with a view of the Conservation Area have been refused. It would appear that the views of the Parish Council are not listened.
Cllr Cashman replied that concerns by boaters to the original application had been taken into account and there had been no objections to the current plan. This is a brownfield site and as such, has different criteria from a new build. The Development Control Committee has to balance different opinions and comments within the legality of the situation. Engagement was the key to the first plan being withdrawn and the development was considered important enough to be considered by Development Control not just decided by AVDC and British Waterways.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
The problem of parking at the Red Lion Bridge will be raised with the Locality Team
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
ii) Decisions:
10/02025/ATC The Ship, Lower End, Marsworth prune one cherry tree and fell all but one conifer
PERMIT
10/01479/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings, erection of replacement stable and relocation of menage
PERMIT
05/02259/APP Anglers Retreat PH, Startops End extend limit of permission (information only)
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/02049/APP Field End, Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth extension to detached garage
NO OBJECTION
10/02299/ADP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth approval of reserved matter pursuant to outline permission 10/00524/AOP – Industrial units (block A), canteen and toilets
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 10/17/24 Nov, 1/8 Dec all
v) Marsworth Yard – the Council will make further representations to AVDC
vi) NALC – govt. consultation on new homes bonus BK
vii) BCC Waste Policy – a site at Calvert is to be developed as a waste site
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Nov 10 –no problems
Equipment check to report for Dec at Jan meeting – EK
ii) AVDC Touring Arts and Holiday Activities Programme for 2011 – the Council wish to be involved in all the suggested activities.
13.Village Hall:
a) Bonfire Night – a good event, well supported. The debris will be cleared up in due course.
b) Bazaar – another successful social event, well attended and busy
c) Upstairs – progress being made with surveyor
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/11/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £21,324.49
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001257 D Slade £226.64
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
PWLB £1718.36
d) Receipts:
UK Power Networks £14.41
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
d) War Memorial – a grant of £439 has bee offered from the War Memorials Trust which was accepted by the Council
e) Sustrans – further information on the footway/cycle path to Pitstone has been received. A site meeting will now be arranged to discuss the matter.
f) AVDC – precept/budget for 2011/12. Final request will be decided at the next meeting.
g) SLCC – membership for 2011/12 will be £45.00
h) AVDC – cost of elections in 2011 now available
i) Aylesbury Vale South Sports Council – the Council will no longer be affiliated to this organisation
j) Clerks Office equipment – it was agreed to contribute £68.71 to the update cost
k) Village Newsletter – request for Funding (£115) granted
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 10th January 2011, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.27pm.
Minutes of Meeting held on 8th November 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – several additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Kelly, McDonough, Kempster and Cashman (AVDC), Davies (BCC)
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Monks and Brown
3. Declarations of Interest – Councillors Kelly and Brake in the item relating to the Village Green 12(ii)
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 11th October 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the railings at Startops End will be re-considered following a site visit.
b) Allotments – no report available
c) Beacon Villages Society – the AGM will be held on 24th November EK
d) Community Led Plan –an article appeared in the Village Newsletter. Interested residents should contact the Clerk for further information.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) Local Government Boundary Commission – a consultation on the electoral review of Buckinghamshire can be accessed at www.lgbce.org.uk or by calling 020 7664 8516
b) Clerks and Councils Direct all
c) TRPC Village News all
d) Chalk and Trees all
e) Aylesbury Vale Strategic Partnership e-news all
f) BALC Matters Arising all
g) Parish Matters all
h) Bucks Rural Affairs Group Conference – 29th November 2010 @ Hilton, Milton Keynes Stadium, 10-1pm
i) BT Fibre – residents are encouraged to respond in order to improve broadband access for the village
j) BCC Library Consultation – documents available online at www.buckscc.gov.uk/haveyoursay or by telephone 0n 01296 382160
k) 2011 Census – information can be found at www.census.gov.uk or by contacting the Area Manager on 07801 331477
l) CPRE – introduction to new Chairman and other information including the reporting of fly tipping all
m) The Clerk all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported the following matters:
· The AVDC Precept will not increase in 2011-12
· Economies and cut backs will not bite until the following financial year
· Discussions are ongoing as to whether AVDC should have a leader or an elected Mayor with a 4year term
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies reported the following:
· Ivinghoe Post Office has moved into the library building. The library now has increased hours to match the PO and will be run on a voluntary basis with a Local Management Committee
· An additional planning application has been submitted for Quarry 2
10. Police Matters
The Traffic Management Team will assess the issue of parking near to the Red Lion Bridge
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/01479/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings, erection of replacement stable and relocation of menage
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
10/02025/ATC The Ship, Lower End, Marsworth prune one cherry tree and fell all but one conifer
05/02259/APP Anglers Retreat PH, Startops End extend limit of permission (information only)
ii) Decisions:
10/01685/APP 1 Canalside Cottages, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth erection of porch
PERMIT
10/01301/APP Stable House, Church Lane, Marsworth single storey front, rear and side extensions, raising of roof and conversion of loft to first floor living accommodation with roof lights and change of use of paddock land to garden (Amended plan)
PERMIT
10/20003/AWD Unit F2, Airfield Industrial estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston change of use from waste transfer station to tyre baling, sorting and storage
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 13/20/27 Oct & 3 Nov 10
v) Marsworth Yard – Councillors attended the recent Development Control Committee meeting and gave a representation of the concerns raised by the proposal. Following other presentations and discussion, a site visit has been arranged and a decision will be made at the next DCC meeting.
vi) Marsworth Airfield South Site – enforcement issues are being investigated by AVDC
vii) AVDC Planning Policy in the District – invitation to briefing/workshop session on 29 Nov at the Occulus, Aylesbury or 16 Dec at the Winslow Centre (6.30-9pm) BK
viii) AVDC LDF – withdrawal of core strategy effective from 5th October 2010
ix) Infrastructure Planning Commission – re. Rookery Pit, Stewartby, Bedford.
x) HCC Waste Strategy – information available at www.hertsdirect.org/wasteplanningconsultation
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Oct 10 – GM
Equipment check to report for Nov at Dec meeting – EK
ii) The Green, Marsworth – the registration of this land will go ahead following confirmation by the BCC Rights of Way Team. The issue of car parking will be dealt with in due course.
iii) BCC Rights of Way, Diversion of Public Footpath No. 1, Marsworth – the Parish Council have no objections to this proposal.
13.Village Hall:
a) Bonfire and Fireworks Night – a very successful evening raised about £300 for the Millennium Hall.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/10/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £21,808.08
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001254 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001255 AVDC (dog hygiene bins) £121.59
Cheque No. 001256 D Brake (printing) £85.97
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35 (also £5.44, £20.30, and £13.04)
d) Receipts: none
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
e) War Memorial –grant application form was signed and completed
f) Sustrans – footway/cycle path to Pitstone. Further information will be researched
g) AVDC – precept/budget for 2011/12. Preliminary discussions took place.
h) Dial-a-Ride – no funding available at this time
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 13th December 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 8.54pm.
Minutes of meeting held on 11th October 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoptions of Agenda – several additional items of correspondence and 2 planning applications have been received which will be dealt with as appropriate during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, Kempster, McDonough, Monks, Kelly, Cashman (AVDC), PCSO C Baker and 1 member of the public.
Apologies for Absence: none
3. Declarations of Interest – Councillors Brake and Kelly declared an interest in the issue of parking on the Village Green outside the Red Lion.
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 13th September 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Allotments - Discussions are ongoing with a landowner in the village although parking issues are causing concern. Another possible site has been identified which will be investigated.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the speed humps have been repaired and are less severe than previously. Concerns were raised that this would not prevent speeding traffic so the situation will be monitored to assess the effect. Parking on the roadside near the chicane at the entrance to the village from Pitstone causes an obstruction to the flow of traffic and the police expressed concern.
b) BCC Legal Services for Parish Councils – information from BALC will be circulated to all members
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) AVDC – Buckingham Town Council letter about local governance and AVDC services all
b) Chilterns Forum – 19th November 2010 at Saunderton. The Clerk will attend.
c) TRPC Village News all
d) The Clerk all
e) Aylesbury Vale South Sports Council – AGM on 19th October and Annual Awards 2010 BK
f) Community Led Planning – an article will be placed in the Newsletter requesting interested residents to take on this project
g) Beacon Villages Society – meeting on 13th October 2010 BK
h) Shared Lives Scheme – information all
i) SLCC – information on training for Clerks all
j) AVALC – AGM on 6th November at Winslow Centre
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported the following matters:-
· It is expected that the Development Control Committee (AVDC) for the Fencrete Site will be held on 4th November at The Oculus, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury.
· HS2 has no support from AVDC but Bucks CC prefer the West Coast option
· Local Area Forum – Transport for Buckinghamshire are under massive pressure due to financial constraint as they are expected to retain the same service with less funding. However, the winter maintenance and salting regime are unaffected.
· Speed Review – this will be implemented in due course but the extension to the 30mph in Marsworth will not be included.
· Greensand Trust – multi-use footpaths have been completed in the Leighton Buzzard area and there is a wish to extend to Marsworth along the Canal.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies submitted no report
10. Police Matters
· PCSO Christine Baker informed the meeting that NO TRICK or TREAT posters are available from police stations, libraries and tourist information centres or from the website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk
· The Neighbourhood Action Group has been disbanded but a Police presence at Parish Council meetings will occur every 3 months when local issues can be discussed and solutions found.
· Parking problems at the Red Lion bridge have been worse of late and a request to re-assess the situation will be forwarded to Inspector Emma Garside.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/20003/AWD Unit F2, Airfield Industrial estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston change of use from waste transfer station to tyre baling, sorting and storage
10/01685/APP 1 Canalside Cottages, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth erection of porch
10/01301/APP Stable House, Church Lane, Marsworth single storey front, rear and side extensions, raising of roof and conversion of loft to first floor living accommodation with roof lights and change of use of paddock land to garden
10/01479/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings, erection of replacement stable and relocation of menage
10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
ii) Decisions:
10/01700/ATC 10 Startops End, Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth various tree works
APPROVED
10/00962/APP Lock Keepers Cottage, Lock 42 Cottage, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth two storey rear extension
PERMIT
10/00524/AOP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth site for replacement industrial units, canteen and toilets
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/01301/APP Stable House, Church Lane, Marsworth single storey front, rear and side extensions, raising of roof and conversion of loft to first floor living accommodation with roof lights and change of use of paddock land to garden (Amended plan) (for information only)
10/02025/ATC The Ship, Lower End, Marsworth prune one cherry tree and fell all but one conifer
NO OBJECTION
05/02259/APP Anglers Retreat PH, Startops End extend limit of permission (information only)
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 15/22/29 Sept and 6 Oct
v) Marsworth Yard – it is anticipated that the matter will be discussed at the DCC (AVDC) on 4th November 2010. Residents are welcome to attend this meeting as it is open to the public.
vi) The Green, Marsworth – information from Land Registry and car parking for Red Lion PH. Advice will be sought from Bucks County Council about this matter.
vii) Marsworth Airfield – residents concerns re. enforcement has not been resolved.
viii) AVDC Core Strategy Withdrawal – further information all
ix) AVDC Notice of Appeal re. Duke of Wellington, Cheddington Road, Marsworth
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Sept 10 – RB (no problems reported)
Equipment check to report for Oct at Nov meeting – GM
ii) Tree Works – further information will be available at the next meeting.
13.Village Hall:
a) Bonfire and Fireworks Night – will take place on 6th November (weather permitting) on the Recreation Ground.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/09/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £22,239.77
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001252 D Slade £269.66
Cheque No. 001253 Andy Muskett Ltd £98.64
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
AVDC (Precept) £7450.00
Interest £1.97 & £1.74
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
c) War Memorial – information from War Memorials Trust and Memsafe available at next meeting.
d) Sustrans – footway/cycle path to Pitstone will be discussed in light of information on Greensand Trust.
e) AVDC Funding Training – information available on grant applications
f) AVDC – precept/budget meeting on 8th Nov at 7.30pm
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 8th November 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 13th September 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items will be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Monks, McDonough, Cashman (AVDC) and 2 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillors Kelly and Brown
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 9th August 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Allotments – a possible site has been identified and discussions are ongoing.
b) Village Green – before the canal was built, the roadway ran in front of the cottages. When the Canal Bridge was built, the road was re-aligned to its present position. The resulting triangle of land was unowned until 1965 when the Parish Council, under the Commons Registration Act, registered it as a Village Green. Ownership then passed to the Parish Council (in 1973) to give future protection. In the past year, residents of the cottages sought confirmation of their right to vehicular access across the Green. The track used has been in existence for many years but is not identified on the map of the Village Green. A Deed of Grant has now been drawn up to allow residents access to their properties and confirm the existing situation. The car parking in front of the Red Lion is technically in breach but as this was in use before registration, the Council does not believe it is in the public interest to enforce the rules. The Deed of Grant for 98 Vicarage Road was then signed by Councillors Kennedy and Brake and witnessed by Councillor Cashman. A similar procedure will be required for 96 and 94 Vicarage Road to confirm access to the rear of the property.
c) Marsworth Yard – it is assumed that the planning application will go before Development Control on 23rd September. A representative from the Parish Council will address the Committee.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the following outstanding matters were discussed:-
· Railings at Startops – these have finally been replaced but are of poor quality, have not been painted and are already bent. The design does not satisfy the requirements of the Conservation Area document and are not in keeping with the area. The Councils concerns will be forwarded to TfB, AVDC Conservation Officer and English Heritage.
b) AVDC Licensing Act 2003 – Councillors will make their individual comments via the AVDC website but are opposed to 24 hour opening.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) Thames Water Utilities Ltd – sewerage problem in Church Lane has been resolved.
b) AVDC Training – compiling and writing a project grant application. Clerk will attend.
c) AVALC Information meeting – 14th September 2010 at Long Crendon
d) BALC – introduction to new County Executive
e) BCC Legal Services for Parish Councils – Councillors welcomed this offer.
f) Biodiversity and Planning in Buckinghamshire – this document sets out legislation, planning policies and site designations relevant to nature conservation and can be accessed at www.buckinghamshirepartnership.gov.uk
g) Clerks and Councils Direct
h) The Playing Field
i) TRPC Village News
j) Chiltern News
k) No Need for Nuclear
l) LCR
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman explained that AVDC have applied to the government to withdraw the Core Strategy which set out plans to provide 28,000 additional homes in the Vale. AVDC expects to require approximately 12,000 homes by 2026 but the development will be based on need and not impose by the Regional Assembly. The policy will not affect Marsworth but may allow some property speculation in the meantime.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/00962/APP Lock Keepers Cottage, Lock 42 Cottage, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth two storey rear extension
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
10/00524/AOP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth site for replacement industrial units, canteen and toilets
10/20003/AWD Unit F2, Airfield Industrial estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston change of use from waste transfer station to tyre baling, sorting and storage
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/01700/ATC 10 Startops End, Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth various tree works
NO OBJECTION
10/01685/APP 1 Canalside Cottages, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth erection of porch
NO OBJECTION
10/01301/APP Stable House, Church Lane, Marsworth single storey front, rear and side extensions, raising of roof and conversion of loft to first floor living accommodation with roof lights and change of use of paddock land to garden
NO OBJECTION
10/01479/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings, erection of replacement stable and relocation of menage & 10/01522/APP Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey extension and loft conversion including insertion of front and rear dormer windows and change of use of land to residential garden
NO OBJECTION providing there is no overall increase in the building area and the finished style befits its proximity to the Conservation Area
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 11/18/25 Aug, 1 & 8 Sept
v) Parish Council planning policy – residents are advised that current planning applications are available to view (paper copies) at every meeting. AVDC, as the planning authority, has a duty to inform neighbours and consult on the application. The Parish Council is a consultee and their opinion is forwarded to AVDC Planning Dept. The opinion of the Parish Council is an overview of the impact of the development on the whole community. Individual residents should send their comments to AVDC with a copy to the Parish Council for reference.
vi) Village Green, Marsworth – an application will be made to Land Registry to register the Parish Council as owner in order to place ownership in the public domain.
vii) Marsworth Airfield – residents concerns re. enforcement following the outcome of the appeal will be forwarded to the Chief Executive of AVDC. An update on current enforcement measures will be requested.
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Aug 10 – RB reported that everything looks in good order and the doors of the electricity box have been replaced.
Equipment check to report for Sept at Oct meeting – RMcD
ii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your Parish – “Walk your Local Paths” Initiative
iii) Tree Felling – further information will be available at the next meeting regarding the work required to the boundary trees.
iv) Millennium Hall Committee – a request was made to hold a Bonfire and Fireworks Night on 6th November 2010 on the Recreation Ground. Permission was granted.
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 28/08/10 – Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £16,702.85
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001247 D Slade £227.34
Cheque No. 001248 Mazars £334.88
Cheque No. 001249 Signs Realm £141.00
Cheque No. 001250 Land Registry £40.00
Cheque No. 001251 Roderick Wilson £881.25
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s):
c) War Memorial – information from War Memorials Trust has been forwarded to Memsafe
d) Sustrans – footway/cycle path to Pitstone. A meeting is scheduled for October 2010.
e) Mazars – conclusion of external audit for year ending 31 March 2010
f) AVDC – precept information. A finance meeting will be held at 7.30pm on 8th November 2010 to discuss the budget for 2010-11
g) Big Lottery Fund – grant closed
h) Community Chest Grants – funding available from AVDC
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 11th October 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 9th August 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with as appropriate.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, Kelly, McDonough
Apologies for Absence: Councillors Monks, Kempster and Cashman (AVDC)
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 12th July 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
A resident required clarification of the issues relating to access across the Village Green to his property. The Council confirmed that this access has been used for a period of more that 20years and, as owners of the Green, will support this fact. The extent of the Green is being investigated with a view to formally registering this land at Land Registry.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – outstanding matters to be reported:
· Railings at Startops End not yet replaced
· Speed humps repair not undertaken
· Weight restriction sign fallen down on Lower Icknield Way
b) Allotments – a full report will be available at the next meeting
c) Bucks Community Action – as Councillors are involved in the local community, the need for a Community Plan is unnecessary. The council has a reactive rather than a proactive approach and Councillors stressed that they welcome feedback from residents on issues of concern.
d) AVALC – the meeting on 20th July 2010 at 8pm in The Meeting Room, Pitstone Memorial Hall was useful and informative
e) BCC LAF on 15th July 2010 at Wing Village Hall from 6pm – local issues raised included closed churchyards and London Midland rail operations
f) BCC Community Car Scheme – an open meeting at 7pm in Red Lion, Marsworth on 14th July 2010 concluded that a village co-ordinator would be required to organise the scheme.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) AVDC Closed Churchyards – information available
b) AVDC News for the parishes & Annual Scrutiny Report all
c) BALC Matters Arising & Being a good employer all
d) BCC The Bucks Debate – this can be accessed at www.buckscc.gov.uk and ideas and suggestions will be used to develop proposals about which services need to change.
e) CPRE Fieldwork all
f) News of the Woods all
g) CPRE Countryside Voice all
h) AVDC Licensing Act 2003 – review of Licensing Policy Statement all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman (sent by email)
Update on High Speed 2
In July Lord Mawhinney produced a report on “High Speed Rail access to Heathrow Airport”. The report recommended to government a “minimum cost” approach which, if agreed to, would mean no link to Heathrow and a terminus at Old Oak Common in west London rather than at Euston in central London.
The District Council will be hosting a further “summit” on this matter in October. As with the earlier summit of a couple of months ago those attending are likely to include representatives from a wide range of Buckinghamshire organisations and societies, local councils, MPs and other interested individuals.
Public consultation on the “route 3” option (which runs to the west of Amersham, Wendover, Aylesbury and Waddesdon) is due to take place in the new year.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/00962/APP Lock Keepers Cottage, Lock 42 Cottage, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth two storey rear extension
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
ii) Decisions:
10/00719/APP 27 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey front extension and conversion of roof space into living accommodation including alteration of roof from hipped to gable end
PERMIT
10/00808/APP 2 Stepnells, Marsworth single storey side extension
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/00524/AOP The Old Ministry Site, Cheddington Lane, Marsworth site for replacement industrial units, canteen and toilets
NO OBJECTION providing there is no increase in lorry movements during construction or in the use after the development
10/20003/AWD Unit F2, Airfield Industrial estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston change of use from waste transfer station to tyre baling, sorting and storage
NO OBJECTION providing there is no increase in lorry movements as a result
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 14/21/28 July & $ Aug
v) Marsworth Yard – further information available at present
vi) Parish Council planning policy – an article will be prepared for inclusion in the Newsletter
vii) The Green, Marsworth – information from DEFRA and NALC were made available to the meeting
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for July10 – DB
Some emergency tree work has been carried out and additional work is required. The repainted equipment has improved the facilities.
Equipment check to report for Aug at Sept meeting – RB
ii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your Parish – “Walk your Local Paths” Initiative will be forwarded to BCC
iii) AVDC – Play around the Parishes has been held successfully on 2 occasions. The remaining dates are 13th and 23rd August.
iv) BCC Household Waste Recycling Centres – consultation available at www.buckscc.gov.uk
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 28/07/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £16,978.88
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001246 D Slade £225.68
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s):
g) War Memorial – DAC certificate has been received from Diocese of Oxford. The Council decided that Memsafe Ltd should be awarded the contract. Funds will be sought from the War Memorials Trust
h) Sustrans – a representative will be invited to discuss the proposed footway/cycle path to Pitstone
i) Nat West – bank mandate signed.
j) Community Impact – Nat West Community Fund
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 13th September 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 12th July 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with as appropriate
2. Present: Councillors McDonough, Brake, Kennedy (in the chair), Kempster, Brown, Monks, Cashman (AVDC), Barry Taylor (GKN) and 3 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Kelly
3. Declarations of Interest – Councillor Kempster in the item relating to Signs Realm
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 14th June 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) 98 Bridge Cottage, Vicarage Road, Marsworth – the resident requested confirmation from the Parish Council that there is a right of access across the Green and that the front garden is part of the property. The Council will seek advice but have no problem in accepting this as the case.
b) Allotments – enquiries are ongoing and an additional site was suggested.
c) Marsworth Yard – the plans for the site have been received which include slight changes from the previous presentation. Following discussions, two major objections still exist:-
• Traffic – The Council remains of the belief that the actual increase in traffic levels from the site will significantly exceed historic levels, in spite of the applicant’s theoretical arguments, and that this will endanger Recreation Ground users, primarily children, and also adversely impact local residents. Whilst it is suggested in the BWB/H2O report that traffic may be restricted at the outlet to turn only into Church Lane this would still effectively force all vehicles on to a narrow route with no footpath.
• Design – the development is in the Conservation Area and adjacent to a listed site and the Council believes that the design is incongruous and also that the zinc roofing material and urban/industrial style is inappropriate in this location.
• The Parish Council will frame an objection to the application based on these points.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transports for Buckinghamshire – outstanding matters have not been resolved although resurfacing has been carried out in Vicarage Road.
b) Bucks Community Action – community led planning was discussed and residents will be consulted in due course
c) AVDC – Play around the Parishes will be on the Recreation Ground on 29th July, 5th /13th and 23rd August from 10-12.30
d) BCC Parish Consultation Portal – this has been set up to allow Councils to respond to consultations which are relevant
e) AVALC – meeting on 20th July 2010 at 8pm in The Meeting Room, Pitstone Memorial Hall BK
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) BCC LAF - 15th July 2010 at Wing Village Hall from 6pm RMcD
b) BCC Community Car Scheme - open meeting at 7pm in Red Lion, Marsworth on 14th July 2010 JK
c) Buckingham Town Council – local governance consultation
d) Aylesbury Vale South Sports Council – 15th July 2010 at 7.30pm
e) TRPC Village News all
f) Chilterns Woodland Project all
g) Clerks and Councils Direct all
h) BCC The Future of Day Services in Buckinghamshire – the consultation may be viewed online via the website: www.buckscc.gov.uk/HaveYourSay or from Bev Frost, Communications Officer, Adults and Well-Being on 01296 382173
i) Community Impact Bucks – local and rural services directory all
j) The Clerk all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported the following information:
• Retrospective planning permission – penalties of up to £20,000 can be applied and the powers of District Councils have been strengthen to deal with this issue.
• Canalboat Moorings attract Band A Council Tax if the boat is the principal residence, and this is immediate, not as previously believed applicable after 9 months.
• He has been advised that only 1 Marsworth boat’s residents were paying Council Tax at present.
• Further details are available form Christine Carr on 01296 585321
• Brownfield sites no longer have a minimum number of dwellings as all relevant factors are to be taken into consideration to reach a decision.
• “garden grabbing” is no longer considered a brownfield site and new planning regulations will apply
• HS2 Consultation will take place next Spring
• In October 2012, a new Waste and Recycling contract will be approved by BCC for 15years.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
10/00962/APP Lock Keepers Cottage, Lock 42 Cottage, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth two storey rear extension
10/00719/APP 27 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey front extension and conversion of roof space into living accommodation including alteration of roof from hipped to gable end
10/00808/APP 2 Stepnells, Marsworth single storey side extension
ii) Decisions:
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
APPROVED
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/01344/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of building and structures, including lean-to extension to former workshop
10/11336/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth erection of 12 dwellings, conversion of former workshop to dwelling, upgrade boaters facilities, refurbishment of crane, associated access, parking and landscaping
OPPOSE - The Parish Council accepts that there are slight changes to the application and welcomes the retention of the former workshop and the upgrading of the boaters facilities. However, the 2 major concerns (traffic in Church Lane and design style) have not been addressed.
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 16, 23,30 June all
v) AVDC welcomes chance to review growth in Vale all
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for June 10 – BK reported that the equipment has been repainted and minor repairs undertaken. It is recommended that the electric meter box be replaced.
Equipment check to report for July at Aug meeting – DB
ii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your Parish – “Walk your Local Paths” Initiative
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 28/06/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £19,455.21
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001239 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001240 Andy Muskett Ltd £98.64
Cheque No. 001241 Millennium Hall £60.00
Cheque No. 001242 Marsworth School £180.00
Cheque No. 001243 All Saints Church £180.00
Cheque No. 001244 Awards for All £1274.16
Cheque No. 001245 P. Rance £610.00
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
EDF Wayleave £7.80
e) Section 137 Payment(s):
f) War Memorial – quotes for restoration have been forwarded to the Diocese
g) Signs Realm – quote for signs at Recreation Ground was accepted (£120+VAT)
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 9th August 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Meeting held on 14th June 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with as appropriate
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, McDonough, Monks, Brown, Kempster, Kelly Cashman (AVDC) and Jackie Wesley (AVDC Area Co-Ordinator)
Apologies for Absence: none
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 10th May 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
Jackie Wesley (AVDC Local Area Co-Ordinator) was introduced to the meeting and current issues of concern to the Council were outlined. These included enforcement at Marsworth Airfield, the re-development of Marsworth Wharf and parking by canal boat dwellers in the village. The proposed cycleway/footpath to Pitstone was discussed. A public meeting will be held to assess the need for Community Transport in the local area.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – still no response to previous correspondence, 2009/10 winter maintenance feedback survey DB
b) Allotments – contact has been made with 2 local landowners to consider the provision of allotments in the vicinity
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) Chiltern Railways – notice of disruption due to continuing engineering works
c) AVALC – meeting on 20th July 2010 at 8pm in The Meeting Room, Pitstone Memorial Hall
d) BCC Parish Consultation Portal – Clerk will attend training
e) AVDC – Play around the Parishes dates confirmed as 29th July, 5th/13th/23rd Aug on Recreation Ground, Marsworth at 10-12.30am
f) AVDC News for the Parishes all
g) Trading Standards – Approved Trading Directory 2010/11 all
h) Citizens Advice Bureau – Aylesbury and District Review 2010 all
i) Chiltern News all
j) The Playing Field all
k) LCR all
l) AVDC Standards Training – available for Councillors
m) Chilterns AOND – advice on HS2 all
n) Community Impact Bucks – meeting in Wing Hall on 28th June 2010 JK
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman
The following matters were brought to the attention of Councillors:
· A representative from London-Midland railways will be present at the LAF on 15th July in Wing
· The planning application on the former Fencrete site is expected shortly
· The new theatre in Aylesbury will open in October
· BCC expect to recoup 85-90% of the money invested in Icelandic Banks
· Canal residents of longer than 9months residency are expected to pay Council Tax at Band A rate
· SUSTRANS has supported the creation of a cycleway to Grove Lock, Linslade
· There are concerns by a number of local parishes that businesses are deliberately flouting planning law by seeking retrospective permission.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/00962/APP Lock Keepers Cottage, Lock 42 Cottage, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth two storey rear extension
NO OBJECTION
10/00719/APP 27 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey front extension and conversion of roof space into living accommodation including alteration of roof from hipped to gable end
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 12/19/26May, 2 & 9 June
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for May 10 – JK
The cradle swing seat is deteriorating and a replacement will be considered. The equipment will be painted before the summer holidays and the basketball net replaced.
Equipment check to report for June at July meeting – BK
ii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your Parish – “Walk your Local Paths” Initiative
iii) Report of Problem affecting Right of Way (Footpath 4)
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster reported that the pothole in the Car Park has been filled.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 28/05/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £21,574.13
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001236 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001237 Chiltern Society £25.00
Cheque No. 001238 AON Ltd £126.50
c) Direct Debit payments:
EON £50.35
PWLB £1718.36
d) Receipts:
VAT Refund £1725.96
Unpaid item refund (Nat West) £70.00
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
c) Annual Return for year ending 31 March 2010 – payments, receipts, internal audit, asset register, bank reconciliation, financial SO were reviewed and accepted by Councillors. The Annual Return was then signed and will be forwarded to Mazars (external auditors)
d) Subsidies and Donations – it was agreed to make the following payments at the next meeting: Millennium Hall (£60), All Saints Church (£180), Marsworth School (£180)
e) Vat Refund to Awards for All – a repayment of (£1274.16) will be made at the next meeting
f) War Memorial – quotes for restoration will be forwarded to the Oxford Diocese
g) AVDC Dog Waste Bins and Collection Service – update and new charges were accepted
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 12th July 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of Annual Meeting held on 10th May 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
Present: Councillors Kennedy, Brake, McDonough, Kempster, Brown, Kelly, Monks, 2 members of the public, Cllr Cashman (AVDC) and representatives from British Waterways
Apologies:
Election of Chairman –
Chairman: Cllr. Bob Kennedy (nominated by Cllr. Ray Brown, Seconded by Cllr. John Kelly)
Election of Vice-Chairman
Vice-Chairman: Cllr. Dick Brake (nominated by Cllr. Bob Kennedy, seconded by Cllr. Rod McDonough)
1. Adoption of Agenda – the following additional items were discussed
· A request has been received from a resident to place a skip on the Green while building work is being carried out. The Council agreed to this providing all regulations relating to the placing of skips in public areas is adhered to. Any damage to the surface must be reinstated and the skip removed when the work is completed.
· Planning application received will be discussed under planning
· Additional financial matters will be discussed under finance
2. Declarations of Interest – none
3. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 12th April 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
4. Public Participation – a resident of Lower Icknield Way expressed concerns about the speed humps through the village with a view that they could be replaced by a more effective and quieter method of traffic control e.g. camera, mobile speed sign, vehicle activated sign. At present, lorries ignore the humps and continue to travel at speed causing a “small explosion” of noise as they pass over the humps. The humps are currently poorly maintained and cause damage to vehicles that have to traverse the humps on a regular basis. Councillors agreed to consider this option and will inform Transport for Buckinghamshire of the concerns.
5. Matters Arising
a) GKA – representatives from the British Waterways consultation team informed the meeting on revised development proposals for Marsworth Wharf although a new application has not been submitted. 115 people attended the public exhibitions and the retention of the Carpenters workshop in the current design was welcomed. However, the proposed plan contains, in the Council’s opinion, too many houses and would generate too much traffic for the surrounding roads. The zinc roofing material has been retained and the dwellings clad in black stained larch with white brick. There will be no windows at the rear of the properties that back onto Watery Lane. A suggestion to build fewer more expensive properties was not welcomed by the developers, as these dwellings would be difficult to market.
The Chairman thanked the visitor for attending the meeting and the representatives from BW then left the meeting.
b) Allotments – discussions are ongoing with a local landowner.
c) Transport for Buckinghamshire – no response to previous correspondence has been received. The Council was informed that Vicarage Road, Lower End and Long Marston Road would be closed on 29th June 2010 from its junction with B489 Lower Icknield Way continuing to Gubblecote.
d) Parish Meeting – minutes of the meeting held on 20th April 2010 will be available on the website www.marsworth.org.uk
e) Local Area Forum – Cllr Brown reported on meeting held on 29th April 2010 in Edlesborough Village Hall. Unfortunately, the bid for delegated budget funding for the footpath/cycle way to Pitstone was refused. However, the Council will re-apply for 2011/12 and investigate additional funding streams.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) TRPC Village News all
b) Voluntary Impact Bucks – feedback survey all
c) Countryside Voice all
d) BALC Matters Arising all
e) Clerks and Councils Direct all
f) The Clerk all
g) BCC Great Brickhill, Wing and Ivinghoe Newsletter all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman
The following information was made available to the meeting: -
· £67.6million is being spent on the Waterside site in Aylesbury. Some loans have been secured to make up the shortfall from the private sector.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i) Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/00808/APP 2 Stepnells, Marsworth single storey side extension
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 14/21/28 April & 5 May 2010
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for April 10 – EK
Equipment check to report for May at June meeting – JK
ii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your parish – “Walk your Local Paths” Initiative
iii) Report of Problem affecting Right of Way
iv) Wicksteed Playscapes – Inspection Report was discussed
v) Maintenance work required at Recreation Ground –the swing frames and goal posts will be painted and the benches repaired.
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
a) The hole at the edge of the Car park will be repaired
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/04/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £22,703.34
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 1232 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 1233 Wicksteed Leisure £52.88
Cheque No. 1234 Mrs C Brookes £37.50
Cheque No. 1235 AON Ltd £2276.91
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
EON £5.44
d) Receipts:
AVDC Precept 2010/11 £7450.00
Interest £1.64
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Annual audit for year end 31 March 2010 – payments, receipts, internal audit, asset register, bank reconciliation, financial SO will be finalised at the next meeting
g) Allianz Insurance plc – insurance premium for 2010/11 BK
h) War Memorial – a quote for £895.00 for restoration has been received (Memsafe). Another quote is awaited.
i) Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation – grants for community groups in Aylesbury Vale are available if directly affected by London Luton Airport
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 14th June 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.55pm.
Minutes of meeting held on 12th April 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda - additional items of correspondence will be reported under Clerks Correspondence. It was also reported that a quantity of rubbish has accumulated at the British Waterways refuse collection site near the Red Lion Bridge. British Waterways will be informed and asked to either provide additional bins or collect more frequently.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, Kelly, McDonough and Cashman (AVDC)
Apologies for Absence: Councillors Kempster and Monks
3. Declarations of Interest - none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 8th March 2010 - have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
6. Matters Arising
a) Allotments - no report available this month
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire - the following matters were discussed:-
* Speed limit review - it was suggested that a 30moh restriction is placed on Church Lane and Watery Lane but not on the whole route. Councillors will urge TfB to include all of the lane as the most dangerous part would be derestricted
* the proposed 30mph restriction at Cooks Wharf was welcomed
* Councillors expressed concern that no response to previous correspondence has been received
7. Clerk's Correspondence
a) Aylesbury Vale South Sports Council - 15th April 2010 in Lynx Gymnastics Club, Aylesbury at 7.30pm
b) TRPC Village News all
c) Local Area Forum - 29th April 2010 in Edlesborough Village Hall from 5pm RB
d) Aylesbury Vale Assoc of Local Councils - 20th April 2010 in Village Hall, Great Horwood at 8pm
e) BCC Changes to Mobile Library Service - the service will change to alternate Tuesdays from 11.45-12.00 at Marsworth First School. The Change will take effect from Tuesday 1st June 2010.
f) High Speed Rail 2 - information from BCC, AVDC, CPRE and John Bercow MP all
g) AVDC News for the Parishes all
h) News of the Woods all
i) In Focus all
j) AVDC Clerks Forum report - vexatious complaints, Bucks Affordable Warmth Partnership, Community Safety, Quality Councils, Transportation and Rights of Way issues were discussed.
k) Chalk and Trees all
l) BCC Transformation of Service
m) Natural England: England's statutory landscape designations all
n) Chilternsaetna all
o) AVDC Bulk Refuse collection service - will be available in the Red Lion Car Park on 19th may 2010 (7.30-11am), 4 August 2010 (7.30-11am), 23 November 2010 (12-3.30pm), 16 February 2011 (7.30-11am)
p) CPRE Fieldwork all
8. AVDC Report - Cllr. C. Cashman reported the following matters:-
* HS2 London-Birmingham - a suggested route through Tring to Cheddington was discussed as the track would pass through this Parish. Both AVDC and BCC have issued statements although there has been no public consultation as yet. The possibility of setting up a Hardship Fund for those directly affected by the uncertainty has been discussed at District/County level. The issue will be raised at the LAF meeting on 29th April with the emphasis that consultation is vital.
* Ward Walk - an officer from AVDC has been taken around the parish to view areas of concern including Marsworth Airfield (enforcement issues), the former Fencrete Site (transport concerns) and the possible route of HS2.
* Marsworth Wharf - discussions between AVDC Planning Officers and British Waterways are ongoing.
9. BCC Report - Cllr Avril Davies
10. Police Matters
a) 2010 Community Policing Awards - nomination forms available
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
ii) Decisions:
10/00090/APP Building 13 Marsworth Airfield, South Site, Long Marston Road, Marsworth change of use of unit to restoration, repair and renovation of VW Camper vans (B2)
REFUSED
10/00068/APP Building 14 Marsworth Airfield South Site, Long Marston Road, Marsworth change of use of unit to B2 (fabrication of motor vehicle body parts)
REFUSED
10/00065/APP Building 15 Marsworth Airfield South Site Long Marston Road, Marsworth continued use of half of unit to B2 (restoration of classic cars)
REFUSED
10/00245/APP Duke of Wellington, Cheddington Road, Marsworth change of use of public house (A4) to dwellinghouse (C3)
REFUSED
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
iv) AVDC The Bulletin - 10/17/24 & 31 March and 7 April 2010
v) British Waterways - consultation on revised development proposals for Marsworth Wharf has taken place. Councillors will be interested to know if their concerns have been taken into account when the plans are available for public comment.
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for March10 - quotes for repainting the swings will be available at the next meeting DB
Equipment check to report for April at May meeting - EK
ii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your Parish - "Walk your Local Paths" Initiative
iii) Theatre in the Villages - information DB
13.Village Hall - Cllr.Kempster
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/03/10- Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £15707.54
b) Cheques were agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 1227 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 1228 Reg Porter £183.30
Cheque No. 1229 AVDC Dog Hygiene £59.27
Cheque No. 1230 BALC £98.55
Cheque No. 1231 Viking Direct £64.46
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
EON £14.99
c) Receipts:
Interest £1.64
d) Section 137 Payment(s): none
e) War Memorial - a quote for the work should be available at the next meeting
f) Nat West - mandate signed
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 10th May 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
As there was no further business, the meting closed at 9.15pm.
2010 Meeting Dates: 2010 Rota - Reporting on Recreation Ground equipment and notice board
12th April 2010 GM
10th May 2010 EK
14th June 2010 JK
12th July 2010 BK
9th August 2010 DB
13th September 2010 RB
11th October 2010 RMcD
8th November 2010 GM
13th December 2010 EK
The public and press are welcome to attend all of these meetings.
Minutes of meeting held on 8th March 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda - additional items of correspondence will be attended to during the meeting
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Kempster, Kelly, Monks, Cashman (AVDC) and 2 member of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillors McDonough and Brown
3. Declarations of Interest - none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 8th Feb 2010 - have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
Marsworth Wharf - The Council was informed that a special group has been formed with particular interest in the development of the former Fencrete site to be known as the Marsworth Junction Interest Group. It was explained that the Council is a statutory consultee on all planning applications and has always tried to be robust and fair in making decisions relating to the Parish. The Council must represent the views of the whole Parish not just a minority group. In order to fully understand the views of all interested parties, the Council have been approached by GKA, a company involved in public consultation and appointed by BW, to take this matter forward. A meeting has been arranged for 11th March 2010 and a full report will be given at the next PC meeting (12th April 2010).
Bridge Cottage - a resident informed the Council that an issue has arisen relating to a fence in front of the property which may need to be dealt with by a solicitor
Stable Cottage - advance notice was given of a Footpath diversion
6. Matters Arising
a) Allotments - a possible site is being investigated
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire -
* We're Working On It campaign (plane and patch programme of carriageway repairs) to take place in April 2010.
* Manhole cover outside school needs attention
* The speed humps are disintegrating along Lower Icknield Way
* There appears to be an increase in heavy lorries accessing the B489
* A second set of railings has been damaged at Startops End
c) War Memorial - quotes to carry out the maintenance work will be sought. The possibility of adding another name (Edward KENT) is being investigated.
d) Bucks Community Action - a representative will attend the May meeting to discuss community plans
e) Bucks Freight Policy - concerns were raised about the number of HGV passing through the village and that satellite navigation system need to be updated to include weight restricted bridges. Castlemead industrial and construction traffic has increased lately. Councillors feel that the policy is broadly right but that enforcement is the key issue.
7. Clerk's Correspondence
a) Parish Meeting - invitations have been distributed for the 20th April 2010
b) TRPC Village News
c) Energy Saving Trust - information EK
d) AVDC Parish Youth Councils - information
e) Aylesbury Vale Local Strategic Partnership Newsletter
f) AVDC Standards Committee meeting on 8th March 2010 and minutes of last meeting
g) The Playing Field
h) Chiltern News
i) The Clerk
j) Clerks and Councils Direct
k) LCR
8. AVDC Report - Cllr. C. Cashman
The following matters were raised: -
* There are concerns about Marsworth Airfield generally but particularly enforcement issues
* Conservation Areas in Bucks is a welcome document but need to monitor management plan with a clear timetable for regulation
* AVDC tax is likely to rise by less than 2%
* Bucks Rural Transport Group is anxious to retain bus services and promote local initiatives and community buses.
9. BCC Report - Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
10/00090/APP Building 13 Marsworth Airfield, South Site, Long Marston Road, Marsworth change of use of unit to restoration, repair and renovation of VW Camper vans (B2)
10/00068/APP Building 14 Marsworth Airfield South Site, Long Marston Road, Marsworth change of use of unit to B2 (fabrication of motor vehicle body parts)
10/00065/APP Building 15 Marsworth Airfield South Site Long Marston Road, Marsworth continued use of half of unit to B2 (restoration of classic cars)
ii) Decisions:
09/02028/ACL Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth use of dwelling without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition
Certificate of Lawfullness of Existing Use
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/00245/APP Duke of Wellington, Cheddington Road, Marsworth change of use of public house (A4) to dwellinghouse (C3)
NO OBJECTION although Councillors were disappointed that this business had to close and suggested that a rate "holiday" was investigated
iv) AVDC The Bulletin - 10/17/24th Feb & 3 March10
v) BALC Planning Workshops - 7th & 14th April 10
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Feb 10 - RMcD
Equipment check to report for March at April meeting - GM
ii) British Waterways - Jeff Whyatt had responded to the points raised as follows:-
* Charges for residents parking at Startops is to be reviewed at some stage
* Planning permission has been granted for a toilet block at Startops End car park but funds are not available for construction
* The additional car park at the South East of Marsworth Reservoir has not progressed
It was reported that the hedge along the B489 at Startops has been cut but that debris is falling into the highway.
iii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your parish - "Walk your Local Paths" Initiative
iv) Play around the Parishes - 8th April `10 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth and TUFFS on 14th April
v) AVDC New Play Spaces Workshop - a course was attended by the Clerk who confirmed that funding is available for playground works if required.
13.Village Hall - Cllr.Kempster
a) Progress is being made on the project to convert the upstairs room for public use
b) Pre-School have requested placing hanging baskets, plants and an outdoor blackboard at the back of the Hall. Councillors welcomed this suggestion.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 28/02/10- Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £16107.45
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 1222 D Slade £231.62
Cheque No. 1223 Ayls Vale South Sports Council £10.00
Cheque No. 1224 Bucks Playing Fields Assoc. £20.00
Cheque No. 1225 CPRE £29.00
Cheque No. 1226 Andy Muskett Ltd £94.59
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
f) Receipts: none
g) Section 137 Payment(s): none
h) Internal Audit of 2009/10 will be carried out as last year
5. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 12th April 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
2010 Meeting Dates: 2010 Rota - Reporting on Recreation Ground equipment and notice board
12th April 2010 GM
10th May 2010 EK
14th June 2010 JK
12th July 2010 BK
9th August 2010 DB
13th September 2010 RB
11th October 2010 RMcD
8th November 2010 GM
13th December 2010 EK
The public and press are welcome to attend all of these meetings.
Minutes of meeting held on 8th February 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items of correspondence will be dealt with during the meeting. It was reported that a streetlight outside 37 Lukes Lea is not working.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Kelly, McDonough, Brown, Monks, Cashman (AVDC), and 2 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Kempster
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 11th January 2010 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Newsletter – it was reported that improvements to the publication of the Village Newsletter have been suggested. The Newsletter was originally a Church letter but has gradually become an important medium of communication for all organisations involved in the village. The Parish Council has given financial support over many years. Currently, the Parish Council donation, advertising and payment for placing articles covers costs but more efficient means of production have been suggested. It was decided to ask the managers of the Village Newsletter to make a public presentation at the Parish Meeting on 20th April 2010.
b) Marsworth Wharf – the public were informed that the planning application for 14 dwellings had been withdrawn. The Parish Council hopes for early consultation with British Waterways before the next application is submitted. Councillors stressed that the views of local residents are important to the Parish Council in making informed opinions and decisions on behalf of the Village. A letter will be sent to Transport for Buckinghamshire registering concerns about their response to the original planning application.
c) Marsworth Airfield – concerns were raised about the current application for Units 13,14 and 15. Following the outcome of the appeal in 2008, Councillors believed that further development would not be permitted on the grounds of unsuitable access, buildings in poor condition and no intensification of development.
6. Matters Arising
a) Allotments – a meeting has been arranged with Waddesden Estates to discuss a possible site.
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire –
· railings at Startops End – this matter will be reported again
· Draft Parking and Enforcement Policy – consultation DB
· Bucks Freight Policy – Public Consultation JK
c) War Memorial – contact has been made with the Diocese to gain their permission to carry out necessary maintenance work.
d) Local Area Forum – report from Councillor Kennedy on meeting held at Stewkley on 4th Feb 2010
· Reduced funding for highways will mean less repair work and focus only on the worst cases
· There was a push for parishes to establish Neighbourhood Care and Community Transport schemes to compensate for declining adult social care and bus service capability.
· London Midland has introduced higher off peak fares if you return from Euston between 16:45 and 7pm. This hits Cheddington Station users who have fewer services and effectively a 3-hour window when they cannot come home on cheap rate.
e) Parish Meeting – this will take place on 20th April 2010 at 8pm in Millennium Hall. Representatives from organisations will be invited to give a presentation on current activities. All residents are welcome to attend to discuss matters of concern.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) Request from resident for path clearing at Lower End – this matter will be forwarded to Transport for Buckinghamshire for their attention.
b) Theatre in the Villages DB
c) AVDC News for the parishes all
d) AVDC Sustainable Community Strategies for Aylesbury Vale and Buckinghamshire all
e) MPC Internal Controls – revision RB
f) TRPC Village News all
g) Clerks and Councils Direct all
h) The Clerk all
i) Voluntary Impact all
j) Bucks Community Action – further information on a community plan for Marsworth will be accessed GM
k) AVDC Matters Arising all
l) AVDC Guide to bus routes DB
m) NSPCC Helpline all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported on the following matters
· The AVDC budget has been approved with a 1.95% increase for a Band D property
· The LDF Conservation Areas Supplementary Planning Document is relevant to Marsworth.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies
10. Police Matters
a) Speeding issues – bin stickers are available if required
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
09/02028/ACL Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth use of dwelling without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition
ii) Decisions:
09/01213/APP Canal Bank Farm, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey side and single storey rear extension, front porch, dormer windows to side elevation and balcony to rear
PERMIT
09/01946/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of industrial and British Waterways operational buildings
WITHDRAWN
09/01945/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings and erection of 14 dwellings and associated works
WITHDRAWN
09/02133/ALB Lock 45, The Toll House, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth opening up of first floor rear window and insertion of first floor window into south elevation
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment
10/00090/APP Building 13 Marsworth Airfield, South Site, Long Marston Road, Marsworth change of use of unit to restoration, repair and renovation of VW Camper vans (B2)
OPPOSE
10/00068/APP Building 14 Marsworth Airfield South Site, Long Marston Road, Marsworth change of use of unit to B2 (fabrication of motor vehicle body parts)
OPPOSE
10/00065/APP Building 15 Marsworth Airfield South Site Long Marston Road, Marsworth continued use of half of unit to B2 (restoration of classic cars)
OPPOSE
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 13/20/27th Jan and 3 Feb 2010
v) AVDC Consultation on Supplementary Planning documents all
vi) AVDC Development Control Committee – minutes of meeting on 28th Jan 10 all
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Jan 10 – RB reported no problems
Equipment check to report for Feb at Mar meeting – RMcD
ii) British Waterways – a representative will be invited to attend a meeting in the near future.
iii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your parish – “Walk your Local Paths” Initiative all
iv) Wicksteed Playscapes – annual playground inspection will take place later in the year
v) Play around the Parishes – 8th April `10 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
i) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/01/10– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £16,691.40
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 1219 D Slade £226.02
Cheque No. 1220 Andy Muskett £92.58
c) Direct debit payments:
EON £50.35
EON £29.42
e) Receipts: none
f) Section 137 Payment(s): none
g) Marsworth Village Newsletter – it was decided to donate £215.00 towards the cost of production (Cheque No. 1221)
h) Andy Muskett Ltd – contract for 2010/11was agreed
i) Big Lottery Fund – post grant monitoring questionnaire DB
j) Community Funding Fair – 15th March 2010 at Green Park, Aston Clinton RMcD
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 8th March 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of meeting to be held on 11th January 2010 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – the agenda was adopted with the addition of several items of correspondence which will be dealt with during the meeting.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, Kempster, McDonough, Monks, Kelly, Cahman (AVDC)
Apologies for Absence:
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 14th December 2009 – having been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation – it was reported that a streetlight is broken in The Crescent.
6. Matters Arising
a) Allotments – possible sites are still being investigated.
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire –railings at Startops End have still not been replaced although an order has been submitted
c) War Memorial – a decision from the Diocese is outstanding
d) BCC Early Years and Childcare – facilitating the extension of government funded provision for 3 and 4 year olds BK
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) AVDC – Green Infrastructure Strategy Consultation RMcD
b) Bucks Community Action – In Focus all
c) Annual Meeting – this will take place on 20th April 2010 at 8pm in the Millennium Hall, Marsworth. All residents are welcome to attend.
d) BRAG – Post Office consultation DB
e) BALC Parish Liason Project – a representative will be invited to attend the next PC meeting
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman
The following items were drawn to the attention of the meeting
· AVDC Council tax will probably rise by 2.95% as there will be no pay increases for staff and other savings have been identified
· Marsworth Wharf – discussions are ongoing regarding the current planning application for the site
· Recycling and waste collection have continued despite the snow cover.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies
County Councillors Quarterly report January 2010
Community Leaders Fund
Despite budget stringencies, the individual budget given to County Councillors to help local projects is still available. So far this year I have been able to support the new chair lift in Ivinghoe Town Hall, which they need to comply with the disability discrimination act, and a secure storage facility for Cheddington Scouts. There is still about £1000 in the kitty and I would welcome any enquiries.
Scrutiny - holding the council to account.
Did you know that there are select committees in local councils keeping the council cabinet to account, in the same way as select committees in parliament examine what the government is doing? In Bucks County Council scrutiny is no longer carried out by topic based committees, but by all councillors who are not cabinet members, working in small groups, co-ordinated by a Commissioning Committee of which I am a member and each meeting of the Commission has time set aside for members of the public to make their comments on matters on the agenda. http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/moderngov/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=656
This year as well as the annual 'examination of the budget in public' where each cabinet member is asked to explain their budget priorities and any proposed changes, cuts and savings, there is a very heavy work programme. Both the new style contracts entered in to by the Council for Highways and Home to School Transport are going to be scrutinised to see if they have delivered the services as specified and made the efficiencies they contracted to do. Members will have a lot of questions about this, reflecting public concern. Other topics to be looked at include how the Council carries out consultations with the public, which I am leading, safeguarding children and vulnerable people while being transported by the council, climate change and sustainability, rural isolation, tackling disadvantage and inequalities, procuring goods and services, the proposed transfer of Country Parks to a Trust. AVDC carries out a wide range of scrutiny likewise, but by separate committees.
The County Council is also responsible for scrutinising local Health Services with the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Public Health.
Do you know about 10:10? - Cutting 10% of your carbon dioxide production in 2010 - and saving money too.
'It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of a huge problem like climate change, but by uniting everyone around immediate, effective and achievable action, 10:10 enables us all to make a meaningful difference. 10:10 is a mass movement that is signing up people and organisations from every corner of British life. From councils and hospitals to faith groups and scout troops, organisations across the country are deciding to get on board at the start of the journey to a low-carbon society.' http://www.1010uk.org/
Indeed, it is hard to feel motivated when we can see much bigger consumption and waste all around us - for example a recent survey showed that public buildings particularly hospitals are the worst for energy efficiency resulting in a great deal of public money being wasted by preventable heat loss - so in November I took the message to the Council in a motion to AVDC to sign up to 10:10. Although they claimed I was pushing at an open door, as AVDC has taken it's carbon reduction responsibilities very seriously, I wanted a public debate and to see the 10:10 commitment on the record and it turns out they are only committing to a 3% reduction in the event.
It has been even harder with Bucks County Council where I also tackled the Deputy Leader's presentation of his State of the Environment Annual Report in Council. Unlike AVDC, Bucks CC remain one of the few outstanding local authorities yet to make the commitment to 10:10. They say this is because they know it isn't possible to do. They have a very committed sustainability team, who just aren't supported and championed enough by the politicians to achieve the savings of both cash and carbon dioxide they could and should. In fact they shamefully won’t commit to anything at all.
The real reason behind the lack of commitment from public services such as health and local government is that despite fine words to the contrary, the government has ignored climate change and its consequences, has not made carbon reductions in the public sector a priority, nor given incentives for both public and private to improve their performance. 2 jags Prestcott just about sums up their attitude.
Our 10 Euro MPs
You can find all 10 on http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch/search.do?country=GB&zone=South+East&language=EN They are
Richard Ashworth, Conservative, based in Haywards Heath
Nirj Deva, Conservative, based in London
James Elles, Conservative, based in Beaconsfield
Daniel Hanan, Conservative, based in Winchester
Caroline Lucas, Green Party, based in London
Peter Skinner, Labour, based in Kent
Sharon Bowles, Liberal Democrat, based in Berkhamsted
Catherine Bearder, Liberal Democrat, based in Oxford
Marta Andreassen UKIP based in Littlehampton
Nigel Farrage UKIP based in Littlehampton.
I know Sharon and Catherine pretty well and am sent regular reprts of their work. Sharon's office is very accessible to us down the road in Berkhamsted. She is very busy however as she holds one of the most powerful roles in the EU as chairperson of the EU Economic and Monetary Affairs committee. Selected by the committee she overcame strong opposition from outside, as Britain, being outside the EuroZone, let alone a Lib Dem, had never held this position before. She has spent much time at international financial meetings since her appointment but despite her large constituency I've seen her about quite a bit. http://www.sharonbowles.org.uk/
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
09/01213/APP Canal Bank Farm, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey side and single storey rear extension, front porch, dormer windows to side elevation and balcony to rear
09/02028/ACL Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth use of dwelling without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition
09/01946/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of industrial and British Waterways operational buildings
09/01945/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings and erection of 14 dwellings and associated works
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/02133/ALB Lock 45, The Toll House, Bulbourne Road, Marsworth opening up of first floor rear window and insertion of first floor window into south elevation
SUPPORT
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 16/23 Dec 09 & 6 Jan 10
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Dec 09 – DB reported that the swing frames are rather unsightly so it was decided to seek quotes for repainting to be carried out in the Spring
Equipment check to report for Jan at Feb meeting – RB
ii) British Waterways – correspondence has been received from the Senior Waterways Manager regarding parking issues in Marsworth. A meeting will be arranged to discuss the matter and other causes of concern.
iii) BCC Public Rights of Way in Your parish – “Walk your Local Paths” Initiative. Councillors will undertake a survey of all public footpaths in the Spring.
iv) AVDC Workshop on New Play Spaces – the Clerk will attend on behalf of the Council
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
i) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/12/09– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £18,576.66
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 111218 D Slade £235.63
c) Direct debit payments:
PWLB £1718.36
EON £50.35
d) Receipts:
Interest £2.09
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Monster Play Systems – the required guarantees are now in place so the final payment has been made.
g) Coombe Hill Monument Appeal – funding request for restoration. As the war memorial in Marsworth requires attention, Councillors were unable to give money to another cause. However, individuals in the parish may donate by sending a contribution to Coombe Hill Monument Appeal,C/o Ellesborough Parish Council, Foxdown, Nash Lee Road, Terrick, Aylesbury, Bucks HP17 0TQ
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 8th February 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.22pm
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
2010 Meeting Dates: 2010 Rota - Reporting on Recreation Ground equipment
and notice board clearing
11th January 2010 DB
8th February 2010 RB
8th March 2010 RMcD
12th April 2010 GM
10th May 2010 EK
14th June 2010 JK
12th July 2010 BK
9th August 2010 DB
13th September 2010 RB
11th October 2010 RMcD
8th November 2010 GM
13th December 2010 EK
The public and press are welcome to attend all of these meetings.
Minutes of meeting held on 14th December 2009 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – additional items will be added as the meeting proceeds.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, McDonough, Monks, Kempster, Kelly Cashman (AVDC), Jeff Whyatt, British Waterway Manager (South East), Aiden Johnson-Hugill, Development Manager (South) and 32 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: none
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 9th November, 2009 – having been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
Jeff Whyatt, British Waterway Manager (South East) and Aiden Johnson-Hugill, Development Manager (South) attended the meeting to discuss the plans for the former Fencrete site in Church Lane, Marsworth. Aiden Johnson-Yewell commenced by outlining the background information required to develop the site. A heritage assessment was carried out and other uses considered. However, the residential option was preferred as the most financially viable. British Waterways have an ongoing dialogue with AVDC and a development of 14 dwellings in three blocks facing the canal is the current application. A competition for architects was held to design the scheme.
British Waterways are aware that this location is an important node for boat users although the scheme does not include boaters’ facilities. Alternative provision will be made in the area but the location is not known at present.
The following 3 factors were taken into account when the decision was made to re-develop the site: -
1) Heritage – this is a subjective issue. After taking advice from professionals, it was decided that none of the buildings on the site are worthy of saving.
2) Traffic Impact – it has been calculated that the current proposal would reduce traffic levels by a third compared to the levels experienced during Fencrete`s occupation of the site
3) Density – developers are required to meet government directives of 30 dwellings per hectare on a brownfield site. No social housing has been included, as no need has been identified.
Aiden Johnson-Hewell explained that planning officers encourage innovative and contemporary design in Conservation Areas. British Waterways have put considerable thought into the scheme that will, hopefully, find favour in the future.
A general discussion followed with the following points raised: -
Traffic – details of the traffic count were disputed by residents and much discussion on the impact of increased vehicles in Church Lane and Watery Lane took place. Residents were concerned that Transport for Buckinghamshire has no problems with the scheme. A new and independent traffic survey was suggested to inform all parties of the current situation.
Conservation and Character – the Carpenters Workshop retains its historical value and is important to the area. As this is a working boat yard, with facilities for boat users, residents believe this is a short-sighted decision with no alternatives being made available. British Waterways assured boat owners that there would be no reduction in service.
Parking – boat and canal users currently use the village roads for parking. It was hoped that the development would include space for canal users that would improve the quality of life for current residents. However, this was not the case and the impact on the village would be considerable.
Loss of employment –British Waterways assured the meeting that there would be no change to employment a result of this development
Construction – risks of traffic chaos and damage to bridges during building were highlighted. However, subject to viability, stock would be transported by Canal. Special provision will have to be made by AVDC for refuse collection. As no gas or oil is available on site, electric-heating systems would be installed. Utilities capacity surveys have been undertaken and there is sufficient capacity for the proposal.
Conservation Area – residents are of the opinion that money is driving the decision making process with no regard for the rural location or the waterways heritage. However, as this is a brownfield site, different criteria apply to existing buildings. The appearance of the dwellings was questioned but environmental factors had driven the design.
Other points raised included the relationship between AVDC and British Waterways, a pedestrian bridge to access the Recreation Ground from Church Lane and this being an urban development in a rural area due to being a brownfield site.
Aiden Johnson-Hewell, Jeff Wyatt and the public then left the meeting.
6. Matters Arising
a) Allotments – possible sites are being investigated.
b) Transport for Buckinghamshire –railings at Startops End, Safer Winter driving leaflet, alterations to winter maintenance leaflets were discussed
c) War Memorial – newsletter available.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) AVDC Standards Committee – 16th Nov 09 at 6.30pm at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury
b) AVDC Youth Sports Development – mobile skate park available
c) Aylesbury Vale Community Safety - newsletter
d) Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust – Councillors Forum report
e) BCC Children and Young People – early years provision
f) BCC Communities and Built Environment – Walk your Paths initiative
g) BCC Business and Customer Transformation – various bridges, various parishes, weight restriction
h) Resident enquiry re. provision of green waste bins – there will be no change in current service provision for 18m-2 years
i) Clerks and Council Direct
j) Chiltern Society – news of the woods
k) The Playing Field – Bucks Playing Fields Assoc. Newsletter
l) CPRE Fieldwork
m) LCR
n) AVDC News for the Parishes
o) Chiltern News
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman reported that a speaker from Village Networks is available if the community is interested in high speed broadband services. Also, a possible 3.57% increase in AVDC Council Tax was likely.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
09/01213/APP Canal Bank Farm, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey side and single storey rear extension, front porch, dormer windows to side elevation and balcony to rear
ii) Decisions:
09/01451/APP Martius Sylva, Watery Lane, Marsworth erection of barn style triple garage
GRANTED
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/02028/ACL Lucerne, Watery Lane, Marsworth use of dwelling without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition
NO OBJECTION
09/01946/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of industrial and British Waterways operational buildings and 09/01945/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings and erection of 14 dwellings and associated works
OBJECTION due to inappropriate development in Conservation Area, lack of concern for historical importance of site, traffic concerns in Watery Lane and Church Lane, no provision for boaters’ facilities, an urban development in a rural location
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 11/18/25 Nov, 2 & 9Dec 09
v) AVDC Early Advice of Planning Consultations in Jan 2010
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Nov 09 – BK (no problems)
Equipment check to report for Dec at Jan meeting – DB
ii) The basketball net will be replaced.
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
i) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/11/09– Current a/c: £0.00
Business Reserve a/c: £20,986.77
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001208 Monster Play Systems Ltd £976.86
Cheque No. 001213 D Slade £230.68
Cheque No. 001214 PL Rance £340.00
Cheque No. 001215 Marsworth Newsletter £16.90
Cheque No. 001216 Reg Porter £552.00
Cheque No. 001217 SLCC £41.00
c) Direct debit payments:
e-on street lighting Nov & Dec 2009 £100.70
d) Receipts: EDF Wayleave £14.09
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Recreation Ground facilities – Monster Playgrounds have agreed to guarantee the equipment installed recently so the final payment will bemade.
g) Bus Shelter –maintenance and repair has been completed.
h) Transport for Buckinghamshire – £20,000 has been applied for from delegated budget to create a footpath/cycleway to Pitstone.
i) Nat West – changes to Bank Mandate required for new Councillor
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 11th January 2010, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Highways on Call: 0845 230 2882
Thames Valley Police: 0845 8 505 505 (999 Emergency calls only)
Consumer Direct: 0845 4 04 05 06 (also to report Doorstep callers)
Illegal Dumping incident report line 0845 330 1856
2010 Meeting Dates: 2010 Rota - Reporting on Recreation Ground equipment
and notice board clearing
11th January 2010 DB
8th February 2010 RB
8th March 2010 RMcD
12th April 2010 GM
10th May 2010 EK
14th June 2010 JK
12th July 2010 BK
9th August 2010 DB
13th September 2010 RB
11th October 2010 RMcD
8th November 2010 GM
13th December 2010 EK
Minutes of meeting to be held on 9th November 2009 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda – Additional items of correspondence will be dealt with as appropriate
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy, Brake, Brown, McDonough, Kelly, Kempster, Monks and 18 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Cashman
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 12th October 2009 – have been circulated, approve and sign as a true record. A payment to Allianz for £1231.41 was added to the May minutes.
5. Public Participation
The Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator reported that contact has been made with the Inspector and dates are being set for a meeting before Christmas.
6. Matters Arising
a) Allotments – the Council was disappointed to be informed that the offer of land at Church Farm has been withdrawn from consideration. There are some other plots that will be considered. GM
b) War Memorial – no response has been received from the Oxford Diocese
c) BCC Emergency Response Planning – a draft plan was considered. Some alterations will be made before the document is forwarded to BCC Emergency Planning Team BK
d) Transport for Buckinghamshire – changes to bus services, amendments to bridge weight restrictions, Bucks Network Hierarchy – a reference document, railings at Startops End and the Local Transport Plan were discussed
e) AVDC Touring Arts and Holiday Activities Programme - Play around the Parishes and TUFFS provisional dates for Easter 2010 were discussed
f) British Waterways – the problems with parking in the village by boat owners has been reported although no solution is forthcoming at this time.
Standing Orders were suspended to allow members of the public the opportunity to discuss the planning application for Marsworth Wharf. The plans were available at the meeting although Councillors have not been given time to assess this large development in full. Plans are also available on the AVDC Website.
The Council was previously informed that the site would be developed and an initial meeting was held with the developers. However, it would appear that the Council’s original recommendations have not been met by the application. The following issues were raised: -
· Possible listing of building on site
· Increased traffic in Watery Lane and Church Lane
· Facility for water and sewage for use by boat owners not on plans
· Diversion of existing footpath
Individuals were informed that comments should be forwarded to AVDC with a copy to the Parish Council for information purposes. English Heritage will be informed that a planning application has been submitted to demolish the warehouse building.
Standing Orders were reinstated.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) BALC – AGM 13th Oct 09, training courses, BRAG annual Conference 23 Nov 09, Quality Council Learning Seminar 24 Nov 09
b) Aylesbury Vale Wheels to Work – invitation to launch at Quainton Memorial Hall, 27 Nov 09 at 11.30am
c) Vale of Aylesbury Housing – forum on 11 Nov 09 at Aylesbury College, 6-8pm
d) HCC Waste Development framework – consultation on waste development plan documents all
e) NATS – TCN Update. The consultation on LondonLuton airport flight paths has been delayed.
f) SLCC Branch meeting – the Clerk had attended this meeting
g) Countryside Voice all
h) Buckinghamshire Parliamentary Constituency – situation at the next general election all
i) Rural services Network – consultation on Rural Services in England will be completed
j) AVDC Community Governance Review
k) TRPC Village News
l) Beacon Village Society AGM – 18th November 09 RMcD
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman
First may I offer my apologies for being unable to attend this meeting.
The Core Strategy 2006 – 2026.
The Core Strategy, which I have already referred to at previous Parish Council meetings, is the District Council’s proposals for housing, jobs and other development in the Vale over the next twenty years. The Strategy has now gone to the Government for examination by its Inspector who will, next year, make a decision as to it whether or not it is sound in relation to the statutory requirements. Most of the new housing development proposed over this period will be in the vicinity of Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. Smaller developments are proposed for Buckingham, Winslow, Haddenham and Wendover. Fourteen larger Vale villages such as Wing and Cheddington will share a total of four hundred new houses in the period up to 2026.
Community Buses
At last month’s meeting there was some discussion on the subject of Community Buses. These operate in addition to scheduled bus services and are a way of meeting the requirements of small numbers of people who may wish to travel to places not served by scheduled bus services. I have, in the meantime, spoken to Sally Hussey at Bucks Community Action on this matter. If Marsworth Parish Council wishes, she would be happy to come and talk about how Community Bus schemes can be set up and operated. There are also, I believe, plans to examine this issue at a future Local Area Forum.
9. BCC Report – Cllr Avril Davies
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
09/01451/APP Martius Sylva, Watery Lane, Marsworth erection of barn style triple garage
09/01213/APP Canal bank farm, Watery lane, Marsworth two storey side and single storey rear extension, front porch, dormer windows to side elevation and balcony to rear
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/01945/APP Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church Lane, Marsworth demolition of existing buildings and erection of 14 dwellings and associated works
09/01946/ACD Marsworth Yard, British Waterways, Church lane, Marsworth demolition of industrial and British Waterways operational buildings
As these plans are complex, Councillors have requested additional time to make recommendations. It is hoped that the plans can be discussed at the next PC meeting on 14th December 09 when final recommendations will be made to AVDC.
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 14/21/28 Oct and 4 Nov 09
v) Annual Chilterns Forum on 6th November 09 – Councillor Kempster reported that funding is available for rural projects form the LEADER fund
vi) AVDC Planning Reference File all
vii) AVDC Local Development Framework – Proposed Submission Core Strategy
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Oct 09 – GM reported that the bench has not been repaired
Equipment check to report for Nov at Dec meeting – BK
ii) Bonfire Night Firework Display – there had been a fair turnout and the event had returned a profit.
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
i) Roof tile work completed.
ii) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
iii) Councillor Brake reported that a proposal has been made to install a staircase and lift to access the upper rooms and provide an additional meeting room. Advice is being sought from Building Regs. The Parish Council gave its full support to this proposal.
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/10/09– Current a/c: £2000.00
Business Reserve a/c: £20,052.32
b) Cheques were agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001209 D Slade £263.94
Cheque No. 001210AVDC (dog hygiene bins) £116.01
Cheque No. 001211 Mazars (auditors) £155.25
Cheque No. 001212 PL Rance (bus shelter repairs) £450.00
c) Direct debit payments:
e-on street lighting Sept 2009 £50.35
e-on recreation ground £25.45
d) Receipts:
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Recreation Ground facilities – the required remedial work has not been completed. RMcD
g) Bus Shelter – some maintenance and repair has taken place and will be completed shortly
h) AVDC 2010/11 Parish Precept – it was agreed to request £14,900 for 2010/11
i) Transport for Buckinghamshire – it was agreed to put forward the installation of a footpath/cycleway to Pitstone on the applications for delegated budgets. The estimated cost of this project is £100,000 and will be supported by Pitstone Parish Council. RMcD
j) Mazars – the external audit is now complete.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 14th December 2009, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of meeting held on 14th September 2009 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoptions of Agenda – several additional items of correspondence have been received which will be dealt with as Clerks Correspondence. The bus shelter needs repainting and general maintenance so quotes will be sought for this work.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy, Brake, Brown, Monks, McDonough, Cashman (AVDC) and 3 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Kempster
3. Declarations of Interest – none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 10th August 2009 – have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Appointment of Parish Councillor – John Kelly was co-opted on to the Council following the resignation of Paul Hobart earlier in the year.
b) Allotments – contact has been made with several local landowners and 2 positive responses have been received so far. Further discussions will take place as other options may become available.
6. Matters Arising
a) Transport for Buckinghamshire – the following matters were discussed:
· road markings on Lower Icknield Way to Pitstone – a contract has been placed to carry out this work although a time scale was not available
· Vicarage Road closure on 1-2 October 09 – to carry out resurfacing
· railings at Startops End – these have still not been replaced
b) War Memorial – a general specification has been received from the War Memorials Trust which will be forwarded to the Oxford Diocese for approval.
7. Clerk’s Correspondence
a) AVDC – Thames Valley Police and Thames Valley Police Authority review of Neighbourhood Action Groups all
b) Aylesbury Vale South Sports Council – nominations for Annual Awards
c) BCC – Flu Pandemic Response Planning BK
d) Chilterns Conservation Board – Annual Review 2008/09 all
e) Chiltern News all
f) The Playing Field all
g) CPRE Fieldwork all
h) Clerks and Councils Direct all
i) TRPV Village News
j) LCR all
k) The Clerk all
l) Bucks Playing Field Assoc. AGM on 5th Oct 09 RMcD
m) Local Area Forum on 1st Oct 09 BK
n) Oxford & Bucks Gypsy and Traveller Services all
o) SLCC Notice of AGM on 24th Oct 09
p) Bucks CC Waste Treatment for next 25years – the contract for waste disposal has been awarded to Covanta Energy
q) Housing – steps outside elderly persons dwelling appear to be unsafe. This matter will be forwarded to Vale Housing Trust for their attention
r) AVDC Gambling Act 2005 – licensing policy all
8. AVDC Report – Cllr. C. Cashman
Apologies were given for not attending the 2 previous meetings. A pre-meeting will be held before the next Local Area Forum to ensure that the outcome is more effective. An annual involvement by London Midlands Railways is anticipated. It was reported that AVDC would have approx. £1,000,000 less to spend in 2010/11 that is bound to have resource implications. A new planning leaflet (Do I need planning permission?) is now available from Development Control Division, AVDC, 66 High Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1SD.email: devcon@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
9. BCC Report – not available
10. Police Matters
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
ii) Decisions:
09/01209/APP 21 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey front, side and rear extensions
PERMIT
09/01167/APP Field end and The Lodge, Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth erection of single storey rear extensions and creation of balconies
PERMIT
09/01037/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre, Upper Icknield Way, Pitstone renewal of temporary permission for portacabin for office use in association with visitors centre construction until end of 2010 (05/01918/APP)
PERMIT
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/01369/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre erection of 2 bird hides
NO OBJECTION
09/01451/APP Martius Sylva, Watery Lane, Marsworth erection of barn style triple garage
OBJECTION due to overdevelopment in Conservation Area, in front of building line
09/01213/APP Canal Bank Farm, Watery Lane, Marsworth two storey and single storey rear extension, front porch, dormer windows to side elevation and balcony to rear
OBJECTION due to overly obtrusive development in Conservation Area
iv) AVDC The Bulletin – 12/19/26 Aug & 2, 9 Sept 09 all
v) Former Fencrete Site – English Heritage have submitted the case to the Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and are awaiting the decision.
vi) Chilterns Planning Conference – 30th Sept 09 at Benson Village Hall
vii) Community Led Planning – The Road to Success meeting at Quainton Railway Centre JK
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Aug 09 – DB – no problems reported
Equipment check to report for Sept at Oct meeting – EK
ii) The kicking wall has been installed by Monster Playsystems Ltd. Some minor issues have been reported to the supplier but the general agreement was that the equipment is being used and is fit for purpose.
13.Village Hall – Cllr.Kempster
i) Roof tile work awaited.
ii) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/08/09– Current a/c: £2983.66
Business Reserve a/c: £21264.15
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001202 D Slade £225.68
Cheque No. 001203 Signs Realm £28.75
Cheque No. 001205 Monster Playsystems Ltd. £8791.71
c) Direct Debit payments:
e-on street lighting July 2009 £50.35
c) Receipts:
Awards for All £9769.00
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Recreation Ground facilities – it was agreed to pay 90% of the total cost of the kicking wall with the balance (£976.86) being paid on successful completion of the job.
g) Central Buying Consortium – Combined Office Interiors Ltd catalogue
As there was no further business, the meeting close at 9.30pm.
Minutes of meeting held on 10th August 2009 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda - concern was raised about the lack of road markings on the hill to Pitstone as the NO ROAD MARKINGS sign is now covered with bushes and weeds. Contact will be made with Transport for Buckinghamshire to deal with the issue.
2. Present: Councillors Brake, Kennedy (in the chair), McDonough, Brown and 1 member of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Monks and Cashman (AVDC)
3. Declarations of Interest - Councillor Brake for item 6d).
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 13th July 2009 - having been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation - Allotments. It was reported that a sub-committee of Councillors has toured the village and made direct contact with landowners of suitable sites to be rented to the Council for the provision of allotments. No replies have been received as yet.
6. Matters Arising
a) Appointment of Parish Councillor - one candidate has come forward to apply for this position, and it was agreed that he should be co-opted at the next Council Meeting.
b) Allotments - see above
c) Railings @ Startops End - replacement railings are being sourced by Transport for Buckinghamshire
d) Parking Problem outside Red Lion, Marsworth - following research into the laws relating to Village Greens, the Parish Council has decided that further action may exacerbate the problem. However, the knowledge gained on the Council`s rights and responsibilities will be useful in the future.
7. Clerk's Correspondence
a) War Memorial Trust Conference - following representation at a conference in Aylesbury Civic Centre, contact has been made with the Oxford Diocese to obtain permission to carry out maintenance work on the War Memorial situated at All Saints Church. A specification is required for quotes and grant funding may be available.
b) Bucks CC - notice of road closures to carry out remedial work in Vicarage Road.
c) Bucks CC - proposed changes to bus services in Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard and Stewkley area all
d) Bucks CC - Independent Education Appeal Panel delegates required all
e) Problem affecting Right of Way - Footpath 11(damage to finger post)
f) Chilterns Woodlands Project - News of the Woods all
8. AVDC Report - Cllr. C. Cashman (not available)
9. BCC Report - Cllr A Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters - none
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/01167/APP Field End and The Lodge, Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth erection of single storey rear extensions and creation of balconies
ii) Decisions:
iii) AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/01209/APP 21 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey front, side and rear extensions
NO OBJECTION
09/01037/APP College Lake Wildlife Centre, Upper Icknield Way, Pitstone renewal of temporary permission for portacabin for office use in association with visitors centre construction until end of 2010 (05/01918/APP)
NO OBJECTION
iv) AVDC The Bulletin - 15/22/29 July 09 and 5 Aug 09 all
v) British Waterways - no additional information is available on the development of the former Fencrete Site. However, progress on the possible listing of the office building on the site was requested.
vi) AVDC - appeal lodged relating to land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth
vii) Government Office for the SE - Spatial Review of the Regional stategy for the SE (Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People)
viii) Village Green - it has been brought to the notice of the Council that the horse chestnut tree which has been felled appears to have been located on British Waterways land. Therefore, the possibility of redeeming payment will be considered.
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for July 09 - RB (no problems found)
Equipment check to report for Aug at Sept meeting - DB
ii) Play around the Parishes - schedule for Summer 2009
iii) AVDC Youth Sports - TUFFS on 25th August 2-4pm
iv) Torkildsen and Barclay - Aylesbury Vale Sport, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Assessment all
13.Village Hall - Cllr.Kempster
i) Roof tile work awaited.
ii) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 31/07/09- Current a/c: £3268.37
Business Reserve a/c: £11495.15
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001201 D Slade £234.36
c) Direct debit payments:
e-on street lighting June 2009 £50.35
d) Receipts: none
e) Section 137 Payment(s): none
f) Recreation Ground facilities - it was reported that the funding source has confirmed acceptance of the project and work on the kicking wall should commence shortly.
g) Business Reserve Account - automatic transfer of funds will take place on a daily basis.
h) Bucks CC - buying in Bucks for Parish and Town Councils all
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 14th September 2009, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of meeting held on 13th July 2009 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda - the following items were added:
* AVALC meeting on 14th July 09 in Weston Turville
* BALC Matters Arising all
* AVDC Parish Information all
* Problem affecting Right of Way (Footpath 8) - finger post
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), McDonough, Kempster, Brake, Brown, Monks and 1 member of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Cashman (AVDC)
3. Declarations of Interest - Councillor Brake in item 10a: Councillor Kennedy in item 11iii.
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 8th June 2009 - have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Allotments - more expressions of interest have been received although no landowners have come forward with proposed sites. The Parish Council is not in a position to purchase land so a leasing agreement would be preferable. Councillors Monks and Brake will research for possible sites in the Parish and contact landowners direct. A suggestion has been made to use the Recreation Ground for this purpose but Councillors did not favour this idea.
6. Matters Arising
a) Appointment of Parish Councillor - an election will not be required so a co-option will take place. Any resident interested in being considered for the vacancy should contact the Clerk
b) Railings @ Startops End - contact will be made with Transport for Buckinghamshire as the railings have still not been replaced.
c) Local Area Forum, 2nd July 09 - Councillor Brown had attended this meeting on behalf of the council. He reported that issues of local interest were discussed including proposed changes to car park charges at Cheddington Station
d) HCC Consultation on creation of Bridleway - the proposed upgrade (to allow horses to be ridden from Wilstone to Marsworth) would require riders to cross Dixons Gap Bridge and it is hoped that a warning sign will be erected. Also, maintenance of the route will be the responsibility of Highways in order that access for walkers is not affected.
7. Clerk's Correspondence
i) Aylesbury Vale South Sports Council - next meeting on 9th July at 7.30pm in Lynx Gymnastics Club
ii) AVDC Nifty Fifty Club - proposals DB
iii) BCC Transportation - planned diversion routes for Herts surfacing works
iv) Chilterns Conservation Board - Chilterns Awards all
v) LCR all
vi) Tring Rural Village News all
vii) Clerks and Councils Direct all
viii) In Focus - Bucks Community Action all
ix) The Playing Field all
x) The Clerk all
8. AVDC Report - Cllr. C. Cashman
The Core Strategy- Local Development Framework was recently published for comment.
As Parish Councillors will already be aware this publication sets out the overall strategy for development in Aylesbury Vale. It makes strategic allocations in the district, for major housing growth at Aylesbury and in the north east of the district adjacent to Milton Keynes, as well as key major employment areas. It sets out in broad terms the spatial strategy and apportionment of development for the rest of the district, but does not identify sites for this growth, which will be the subject of another policy document likely to be published in late 2010.
The Core Strategy has been published in order for comments to be made before it is submitted for independent examination. Comments will be considered alongside the published Core Strategy at the examination by an independent planning inspector appointed by the secretary of state.
Further details can be obtained from the Council's Forward Plans Department Tel: on 01296 585439 or by email to: avldf@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk.
No comments will be accepted after the deadline that is 5.15pm on Wednesday 22 July 2009.
9. BCC Report - not available
10. Police Matters
a) Red Lion, Marsworth - a parking problem has arisen which involved the Police being called. The Parish Council have agreed to investigate the ownership, rights and responsibilities of the Village Green that is located at the site. A full report will be made at the next meeting.
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
ii) Decisions:
09/20003/AWD Unit 32, Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane replacement trommel and picking station
PERMIT
09/00827 & 00828/ATP 8 Vicarage Gardens, Marsworth remove dead branches and crown thin one maple by 20%; remove two lowest branches from one Scots pine
PERMIT
iii)AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/01167/APP Field end and The Lodge, Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth erection of single storey rear extensions and creation of balconies
NO OBJECTION
09/00657/APP Sports Pavilion, Marsworth Road, Pitstone erection of four lighting columns at 5m high (for information only)
iv) AVDC The Bulletin - 10,17,24 Jun & 1,8 Jul 09 all
v) AVDC LDF Core Strategy - forward plans consultation is now available for comment. Although 26,000 new properties are required in Aylesbury Vale, there is no planned development in Marsworth.
vi) Government Office for the SE - Spatial review of the Regional stategy for the SE (Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People) all
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for June 09 - RK (no problems identified)
Equipment check to report for July at Aug meeting - RB
ii) Play around the Parishes - schedule for Summer 2009
iii) AVDC Youth Sports - TUFFS on 25th August 2-4pm
13.Village Hall - Cllr.Kempster
i) Roof tile work awaited.
ii) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/06/09- Current a/c: £4034.78
Business Reserve a/c: £11495.15
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001198 Dawn Slade £228.72
Cheque No. 001199 Andy Muskett Ltd £92.58
Cheque No. 001200 Marsworth C of E Primary School £350.00
c)Direct debit payments:
e-on street lighting April 2009 £50.35
d) Receipts: Interest £1.14
e)Section 137 Payment(s): None
f) Recreation Ground Facilities - Councillor McDonough reported that the Big Lottery Fund have awarded £9800.00 which is the full cost of the equipment required. It was agreed that Councillor McDonough and D Slade (Clerk) should accept on behalf of the Council. Monster Play Systems will then install the new system.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 10th August 2009, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.35pm.
Minutes of meeting to be held on 8th June 2009 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
1. Adoption of Agenda - the following items were added
* Paul Hobart has resigned from the Council
* HCC Rights of Way Correspondence
* Donation to School Swimming Fund
* AVDC Parish Precept Request
The agenda was then adopted.
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Kempster, McDonough, Monks, Cashman (AVDC) and 2 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Brown
3. Declarations of Interest - none
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 11th May 2009 - have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Allotments - following the article in the Newsletter and contact with those residents who have expressed an interest in having an allotment, the Council agreed to research the possibility of a local landowner renting land to the Council for this purpose. An area of approximately 2acres is required with road frontage if possible. An Allotment Association would manage the land with the Parish Council acting as facilitator. Any landowner that would consider this arrangement should contact the Council.
The members of the public then left the meeting.
6. Matters Arising
a) Railings @ Startops End - the replacement has still not taken place so contact will be made with Transport for Bucks to ensure that the matter is in hand
b) Local Area Forum - Councillor McDonough reported on meeting held on 20th May 09. It had been agreed to support the completion of a footpath from Cheddington to Cooks Wharf. The next meeting will be held on 2 July 09 in Cheddington RB
c) BCC Speed Limit Review - Councillor Brake reported on the area briefing held on 19th May 09. Discussion on the impact of the new government speeding policy took place. The meeting was informed that the 30mph restriction would be extended to Lower End and from Fencrete to Mill House in Watery Lane.
7. Clerk's Correspondence
i) AVDC Dog Waste Bins and Collection Service - changes to the service were accepted by the Council
ii) Ivinghoe Parish Council - correspondence relating to excessive HGV traffic on village roads was discussed.
iii) War Memorials Trust - conference on 15th July 09 at Civic Centre, Aylesbury DS & EK
iv) Problem affecting Right of Way - Footpath 8 not reinstated
v) Tring Rural Village News all
vi) BALC review of Farm Animal Welfare Council - Councillors are unaware of the existence of this organisation so are unable to comment on its effectiveness. It was believed that Trading Standards undertook this responsibility
vii) Chiltern News all
viii) War Memorials Trust Bulletin all
ix) CPRE Fieldwork all
x) Volunteer Action all
xi) AVDC - litter bin at Red Lion is damaged DB
xii) HCC Consultation for a creation agreement to upgrade footpaths to bridleways - the Council has no objections to the proposal that would affect Footpath 04.
8. AVDC Report - Cllr. C. Cashman reported that Avril Davies has been re-elected as County Councillor following the recent elections. He also explained that in Marsworth, only infill developments would be considered with an emphasis on improvement and enhancement of the Conservation Area.
9. BCC Report - not available
10. Police Matters - none
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/20003/AWD Unit 32, Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane replacement trommel and picking station
ii)Decisions:
09/00638/APP Marsworth C of E Primary School, Vicarage Road, Marsworth single storey side extension
APPROVED
iii)AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/00827 & 00828/ATP 8 Vicarage Gardens, Marsworth remove dead branches and crown thin one maple by 20%; remove two lowest branches from one scots pine
NO OBJECTION - follow advice of arbourculturalist
iv) AVDC The Bulletin -13/20/27 May and 3 June 09
v)British Waterways (former Fencrete Site) - no further information available at this time
vi) Data Centre @ Pitstone - possible s106 agreement has been discussed with Pitstone PC
vii) AVDC LDF Core Strategy - consultation on forward plans will take place at the next meeting
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for May 09 - RMcD reported no immediate concerns
Equipment check to report for June at July meeting - RK
ii) Play around the Parishes - schedule for Summer 2009
iii) AVDC Youth Sports - TUFFS on 25th August 2-4pm
13.Village Hall - Cllr.Kempster
i) Roof tile work awaited.
ii) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 29/05/09 Current a/c: £7737.86
30/04/09 Business Reserve a/c: £11494.01
b) Cheques agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001192 R. Kennedy (Chairman's Allowance) £50.00
Cheque No. 001193 All Saints Church £175.00
Cheque No. 001194 Dawn Slade £254.37
Cheque No. 001195 John O`Callaghan £1380.00
Cheque No. 001196 Chiltern Society £25.00
Cheque No. 001197 Village Newsletter £50.00
c)Direct debit payments:
e-on street lighting April 2009 £50.35
PWLB £1718.35
d) Receipts: none
e)Section 137 Payment(s): None
f) Recreation Ground facilities - Awards for All should make a decision before the next meeting
g) Grants for War Memorials - further information will be available after the conference
h) End of Year Accounts - a review of risk assessment, physical asset register, financial regulations, internal controls and internal audit took place and was agreed to be satisfactory at this time. The income, expenditure and bank reconciliation for year ending 31/03/09 was also finalised and will be forwarded to the external auditors (Mazars).
i) AVDC 2010/2011 Parish Precept - figures will be required by end of Dec 09 so a finance meeting will be held at 7pm on 9th November 09.
j) It was agreed to donate £150 towards cost of swimming lessons at Marsworth School
15. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 13th July 2009, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.
Minutes of meeting held on 11th May 2009 in Millennium Hall, Marsworth at 8pm.
Election of Officers for 2009-10.
Chairman: Councillor R Kennedy
Proposed: Councillor R Brown
Seconded: Councillor R Brake
Vice-Chairman: Councillor R Brake
Proposed: Councillor R Kennedy
Seconded: Councillor G Monks
1. Adoption of Agenda - the agenda was adopted with the following additions:
* AVDC Theatre in the Villages DB
* AVDC Civic Service in St Mary's Church, Aylesbury on 14th June 09 at 4pm
* Clerks and Councils Direct all
* SLCC Bucks Newsletter all
* SAVI Steering Group - incineration in Vale of Aylesbury all
* The Clerk all
* AVDC Standards Committee on 18th May 09 in Civic Centre, Aylesbury
2. Present: Councillors Kennedy (in the chair), Brake, Brown, McDonough, Monks, Davies (BCC), Cashman (AVDC) and 7 members of the public
Apologies for Absence: Councillor Hobart
3. Declarations of Interest - Councillor Monks declared an interest in the plans for Marsworth School
4. Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 6th April 2009 - have been circulated, were approved and signed as a true record.
5. Public Participation
a) Allotments - several expressions of interest have been received and the matter was discussed with members of the public. As more than 6 expressions of interest have been received, the Council has a duty to consider the provision of allotments in the Parish. Therefore, all correspondents will be contacted to determine their level of interest and requirements in order to proceed with this matter.
b) British Waterways - a letter expressing concerns about the proposed development of the former Fencrete Site has been sent to AVDC. Also, English Heritage require additional information about the office building before listed status can be considered RB
6. Matters Arising
a) Streetlights - EDF have agreed to replace the light in Chapel Lane which was removed during recent maintenance work
b) Parish Meeting - minutes have been circulated and will be published in full in the Parish Newsletter
c) BCC Transportation - allocation of additional funds and identification of worst affected roads in area DB & RMcD
d) Railings @ Startops End - replacement has still not taken place
7. Clerk's Correspondence
i) Aylesbury Vale Transport Users Group - minutes of meeting held on 21 April all
ii) BCC Family Information Service Consultation GM
iii) EDF Unmetered Supply Certificate - has been updated
iv) AVDC News for the Parishes all
v) Tring Rural Village News all
vi) Great Brickhill, Wing and Ivinghoe Area Newsletter all
vii) Chilterns Commons Network all
viii) Chiltern Views all
ix) The Good Councillors Guide all
8. AVDC Report - Cllr. C. Cashman raised the following issues:
* Core Strategy - the final strand of the document has been approved by AVDC and 10,000 houses will be built east of Aylesbury. This will now be considered by the Inspectorate and the appropriate options chosen
* In Marsworth, only infill development will be considered with an emphasis on enhancement and improvement of the Conservation Area
* AVDC Transport Users Group has been suspended as BCC have withdrawn funding
9. BCC Report - Cllr. Mrs Avril Davies (not available)
10. Police Matters
a) Monthly Crime Figures for Feb and March 09 all
11. Planning Matters
i)Decisions awaited (AVDC & BCC):
09/00123/APP land to rear of 92-96 Vicarage Road, Marsworth erection of two storey 2-bedroom dwelling
09/00402/ALB Cottesloe, 78 Vicarage Road, Marsworth remove internal partition on ground floor, replace floor of reception room, replace 3 external doors to rear of property, raise ceiling level in first floor bathroom and replace one window to ground floor rear elevation
09/20003/AWD Unit 32, Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane replacement trommel and picking station
ii)Decisions:
09/00094/APP 13 Lower Icknield Way, Marsworth single storey rear extension
PERMITTED
iii)AVDC & Bucks CC Plans for Parish Council comment:
09/00638/APP Marsworth C of E Primary School, Vicarage Road, Marsworth single storey side extension
SUPPORT
iv) AVDC The Bulletin - 8/15/22/29 April 09 and 6 May all
v) Data Centre @ Pitstone -Pitstone PC will benefit from a S106 Agreement as a consequence of this development and a footpath/cycle way to Marsworth has been suggested. Councillors welcomed this approach and plan to set up a meeting to discuss the matter further.
12. Environment & Amenity Matters:
i) Recreation Ground: Equipment inspection for Apr 09 - GM (no problems)
Equipment check to report for May at June meeting - RMcD
ii) Play around the Parishes - schedule for Summer 2009 on Recreation Ground
Thursday 23rd July @ 10-12.30
Thursday 30th July @ 10-12.3
Monday17th August @ 10-12.30
iii) AVDC Youth Sports - Turn Up For Free Sports on 25th August 2-4pm on Recreation Ground
13.Village Hall - Cllr.Kempster
i) Roof tile work awaited.
ii) Leasing Agreement - Solicitors are preparing a new document
14.Finance Matters:
a) Monthly Finance status at 30/04/09- Current a/c: £10,010.51
Business Reserve a/c: £11,494.01
b) Cheques to be agreed & drawn:
Cheque No. 001187 Mrs D Slade (Clerk salary and expenses) £235.91
Cheque No. 001188 Wicksteed Leisure £51.75
Cheque No. 001189 Bloomfield Windows and Doors Ltd £117.30
Cheque No. 001190 Mrs C Brookes (internal audit) £60.00
c) Direct debit payments:
e-on street lighting Mar 2009 £50.35
d) Receipts: AVDC £7300.00
VAT Refund £546.57
e) Section 137 Payment(s): None
f) Horse Chestnut Tree - the contractor has been asked to complete the work required
h) Recreation Ground facilities - an acknowledgement has been received from Awards for All
i) Grants for War Memorials - information will be available at the next meeting
j) Allianz - renewal of insurance policy BK
k) End of Year Accounts - review of risk assessment, physical asset register, financial regulations, internal controls, income, expenditure, bank reconciliation, internal audit was made available to councillors and will be finalised at the next meeting. RB & BK
l) Clerk's Job Description - approved and signed
15.Meetings:
1. Local Area Forum - 20th May 09 at 7pm in Edlesborough Memorial Hall
2. BCC Speed Limit Review - area briefing on 19th May 09 from 6-8pm at Pitstone Memorial Hall
16. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 8th June 2009, 8pm, Marsworth Millennium Hall.