Hampstead Norreys Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting
Held on Monday 23rd September 2019 at 7:30pm in the Memorial Room, Village Hall
Councillors present: Councillors not present: In attendance:
Councillor David Barlow (Chair), Caroline Herman, Colin Layton, Harriet McCalmont and Gwenan Paul. None
Sarah Marshman (Clerk).
The meeting started at 7:30pm.
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To receive apologies for absence
There were none.
To receive any declarations of pecuniary interests by members or the Clerk and to consider any requests for dispensation
There were none.
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To receive: Questions or comments from members of the public
Representations from any member who has declared a pecuniary interest
There were none.
To approve the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 22nd July 2019
It was resolved that the minutes be accepted as a true record. They were then signed by the Chairman.
Matters arising from the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 22nd July 2019
Signs have been put up to encourage a reduction in speeding on the Compton Road. GP recently attended SID training.
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To receive a report from District Councillor Carolyne Culver
CC sent her apologies.
Planning Applications a) To consider the following new applications:
There were none.
b) To receive a report on West Berkshire Council recent planning decisions
- App. Ref.
- Location
- Proposed Work
- Response
from HNPC
Object
WBC Decision Refused
- 19/01218/ Land North Of M4
- Single
- gypsy/traveller
- pitch
- FUL
- On East Side Of
Hampstead comprising a mobile home and a touring caravan.
Norreys Road, Hermitage
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- App. Ref.
- Location
- Proposed Work
Gates. Retrospective.
Response from HNPC
No
WBC Decision Approved
19/01504/ Lane End
- FUL
- Bungalow,
Hampstead objections
Norreys, RG18 0SQ
- 19/01550/ Manor Farm,
- Amendment
landscaping improvements to include new pond to and
- berm
- and
- No
Approved
- COMIND
- Church Street,
Hampstead biodiversity objections
Norreys, RG18 0TD and tree planting; relocation of
Community shop storage and refuse collection facilities and realignment of part of western access road / entrance area within the site
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To resolve from 23rd September 2019, until the next relevant Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2023, that the Council is eligible to use and adopt the General Power of Competence (Localism Act 2011 sections 1-8) as the number of members elected at the 2019 ordinary elections is equal to or greater than two thirds of the total number of seats on the Council and that the Council has a qualified Clerk, as defined in section 2 of The Parish Councils (General Power of Competence) (Prescribed Conditions) Order 2012 (Statutory Instrument 2012 No. 965).
It was resolved from 23rd September 2019, until the next relevant Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2023, that the Council will adopt the General Power of Competence (Localism Act 2011 sections 1-8).
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To consider making a donation to Royal British Legion to include the cost of a wreath for Remembrance Sunday
As £50 had been included in the budget for this, it was resolved to make a donation of £50.
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To receive the finance report and approve payments due
It was resolved to approve the payments listed on the finance report which is at Attachment 1.
Correspondence
An email confirming that the brambles on the verge of Yattendon Road are the responsibility of WBC and will be cut down and cleared as part of the winter maintenance program was received from the Grounds maintenance team leader, West Berkshire Council An email from the Land Charges Officer at West Berkshire Council was received, confirming the nomination of The White Hart was approved by the Community Right to Bid Group on 12th July. The owners were given 8 weeks to file an appeal should they wish to. This time has now passed, and we are awaiting an update. An email had been received from a member of the public regarding a dog knocking over a child in Dean Meadow during an afterschool club.
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Matters for future consideration and information
The playground report had been completed and the Clerk will seek quotes for any required works.
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GreenFest had taken place and was a great success. The Council would like to congratulate all the organisers of this fantastic event!
More potential sites for the Speed Indicator Device (SID) need to be identified and suggested to West Berkshire Council to carry out assessments of the sites.
The allotment waiting list has recently decreased significantly. It was discussed that BACS payments should be offered for the payment of allotment rent in future years.
DB had attended a Community Led Housing seminar. Planning application 19/01540/HOUSE Cherry Hinton, Newbury Hill had been referred to the Western Area Planning Committee, who deferred a decision to request further information and another site visit.
It was suggested the Council should be looking to upgrade its lighting to LED.
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In accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 s 1(2), resolve that press and members of the public should be excluded from the following item by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be discussed
It was resolved to exclude the press and public from the following item.
To review staff salaries
It was resolved to increase the Clerk to point 14 on the NALC salary scale. Meeting closed 9:00pm.
Date and time of next scheduled meeting:
Parish Council Meeting: Monday 25th November 2019 at 7:30pm in the Memorial Room
- Chairman: ………………………….……………………………
- Date: ………………………………………………….
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Attachment 1:
- Balance of current account at last meeting 22nd July 2019
- £9,061.99
HMRC Clerk Berks Pension Fund Scofell
VAT 2018/19 Refund Salary/expenses Aug Pension contributions Aug Extra cuts Jun
£840.52
£255.26
£71.24 £96.00 £33.60 £54.00 £48.00 £90.00 £33.60 £36.00
£266.61
£68.37
£9.80
Triangle Management Wicksteed Scofell GT Electric Services Ltd Triangle Management CPRE Clerk Berks Pension Fund HMRC
Refuse disposal July Play area safety inspection Extra cuts Jul Defibrillator annual inspection Refuse disposal Aug Subscription 2019/20 Salary/expenses Sep Pension contributions Sept PAYE Qtr 2
Scofell BT Payphones
- Extra cuts August
- £144.00
- £462.00
- Payphone charge 2019/20
Replacement payment for returned cheque (see HSBC
- Chairman
- £50.00
St Mary's Church, Hampstead Norreys
- Budgeted donation 2019/20
- £1,200.00
West Berks Countryside Society Downland Volunteer Group Pang Valley Flood Forum Royal British Legion
Budgeted donation 2019/20 Budgeted donation 2019/20 Budgeted donation 2019/20 Budgeted donation 2019/20
£100.00 £100.00 £100.00
£50.00
West Berkshire Council Library Service Unity Trust Bank
Budgeted donation 2019/20 Bank service charge qtr 2
£70.00 £18.00
£9,902.51 £6,546.03
£3,356.48
Balance at bank on 23rd September 2019
- HSBC Current Account
- RECEIPTS
- PAYMENTS
- Balance of current account at last meeting 22nd July 2019
- £533.53
- Return of cheque 151, for payment by BACS from Unity account
- £50.00
- £583.53
- £0.00
- Balance at bank on 23rd September 2019
- £583.53
- HSBC Deposit Account
- RECEIPTS
- PAYMENTS
£0.00
- Balance of deposit account at last meeting 22nd July 2019
- £21,687.14
£21,687.14
- £21,687.14
- Balance at bank on 23rd September 2019
- Total at bank on 23rd September 2019
- £28,816.70
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