BROMFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk: Clive Leworthy 36 Newington Way SY7 9PS Phone: 01588 676177 Email: [email protected]

Minutes of the Bromfield Parish Council held on Tuesday 11th September 2018 at The Boardroom, The Clive, Bromfield. SY8 2JR

Present ; Paul Watton , David Evans , Vivien De Haan , Norma Lea , Sarah Nightingale , Vivienne Parry , Clive Leworthy (Clerk)

One Member of the Public ; Archer De Haan

1. Apologies ; Andy Boddington – As the Chair was absent Paul Watton Vice Chair – Chaired the meeting. 2. Declarations of Interest ; None 10. David Evans requested via the Chair that Item 10 be brought forward in order that the applicant could be considered. Council approved this and reviewed the application of Archer De Haan . Archer De Haan was then invited to join the council. 3. Minutes; Minutes of the meeting held on the 15th May were read and approved. Proposed by David Evans 2nd Sarah Nightingale. 4. Matter Arising ; Norma Lea raised the concerns of residents with regard to the development at Wigley Farm. A log of concerns from a resident had been circulated to council and this was now in the hands of Council planning enforcement. David Evans as Shropshire Councillor would also pursue this matter with . 5. Chairmans Items ; Chair reminded Council that Bromfield Fireworks would be held on 2nd Nov. 6. Clerks Report ; The Clerk reported his ongoing problems with Lloyds Bank to complete the transfer of the savings account. He listed the number of times he had had to visit the branch and telephone calls with the Business Centre, Branch were still trying to sort this matter and he intended to visit again on Friday. The Clerk reminded Council that we would need the monies currently in the Savings account to be transferred into the Current account . 7. Sarah Nightingale reported that she had contacted Jon Edwards at The Food Centre concerning the room hire charges of £60 per meeting that they were currently charging the Parish Council , Jon Edwards had agreed to waive any further charges for room hire. Council requested that the Clerk contact Mr Edwards to express the Councils thanks. The Clerk had circulated the current financial position to members and the following payments were approved. 11/09/2018 Chq00010 £1,013.50 SALC 1023 11/09/2018 Chq00011 £152 SALC 1086 11/09/2018 Chq00012 £1,021.28 SALC 1190 11/09/2018 Chq00015 £187.50 Clerk Salary 110918

11/09/2018 Chq00015 £15.50 Clerk Expenses 110918 11/09/2018 Chq00014 £210 E-ON 140111

This now brought the Council up to date with payments due .

8. Planning Items ; None 9. Highway Items ; Norma Lea raised concerns from residents with regard to the works being carried out by Severn Trent across Fishmore Road and Peaton Road. Sarah Nightingale stated that the Estate had contact details for the people carrying out the work and was happy to raise concerns , David Evans would also pursue with Highways. Vivienne Parry raised concerns about the lights on the Bollards near the Leintwardine turn and asked if the Clerk could raise concerns about signage etc. Clerk would contact Highways.

11.Emergency Planning Report ; Vivien De Haan had agreed to represent the Council at the Emergency Planning Meetings being held in Ludlow and provided a comprehensive brief for Council. She anticipated the next meeting would start to have more details and she would be able to provide a further update to council in December. The Chair thanked Vivien De Haan for attending theses meetings on behalf of the Council and providing an excellent report. The Council were supportive of the work being undertaken by this Emergency Planning group.

12.Clerks Salary 2018/19 ; The Clerk had provided Council with a report on the Clerks Current salary for the first year and the need to review in preparation for Budget Discussions in December. The Clerk left the room whilst discussions took place. On return the Chair informed the Clerk that the salary from April 2018 was agreed at 4 hours per week . £2155.50 per annum plus travel & expenses. Proposed by Norma Leigh 2nd Archer De Haan and carried unanimously.

Date of Next Meeting 11th Dec 630pm