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Minutes of the meeting held at 7.30pm In the Nigel Copping Community Hall on

12th March 2019

Action Councillors present Nigel Copping (Chair) Roger Chapman Clare Maynard Martin Robertson Nick Cox 99/18/19 Public Forum – There were no members of the public present. 100/18 Apologies June Robinson – unwell Johnathan Kaye County Council Mike Allen East Herts District Council 101/18/19 Declaration of Interest Nigel Copping is a Trustee of St Margaretsbury Trust. 102/18/19 The Minutes of the meeting of Stanstead St Margaret’s Parish Council on 12h February 2019 were confirmed as a record of the meeting. 103/18/19 Financial and budget 1. Payments were confirmed in accordance with the budget – it was agreed to reimburse Cllr Copping for the 2018 Christmas Tree 2. Bank reconciliations were reviewed 3. New Bank Account – this is now active, all funds requested to be transferred and both Nat West Accounts to be closed. 4. Cllrs were requested to set up their internet access so that payments can be authorised. 5. It was confirmed that Cathal Brennan has resigned from the Council and has been removed as a signatory to the Parish Council account. 6. Cllr Nick Cox has been added as a signatory to the account 7. It was resolved to give a Grant of £2000.00 to St Margaretsbury Recreational Trust 104/18/19 Audit 2018-19 1. Review of effectiveness of internal audit 2017-18 was agreed and signed 105/18/19 IT update and e mail. All councillors to have Parish Council e mail address in the form (first) [email protected] 106/18/19 Report from District and County Cllrs, There was no County Cllr in attendance 107/18/19 Parish Council Elections 2nd May 2019. The term of office of all existing Parish Councillors ends on 2nd May 2019. There are vacancies on the Parish Council – it is important that at least 3 Cllrs are elected so that the Parish Council is quorate after the Elections. Cllrs are encouraged to recruit prospective new councillors to stand for election – the election has also been publicised on the PC website. Existing Parish Councillors and all others wishing to stand for election should see the East Herts District Council website https://eastherts.gov.uk/candidates2019 for further information and to obtain a Nomination form. It is the responsibility of the candidate to return their nomination form in person to East Herts Council by 4pm on Wednesday 3rd April. 108/18/19 Planning Planning applications can be viewed on the East Herts District Council website at: https://publicaccess.eastherts.gov.uk Please enter the application reference and Search.

Applications - None

Minutes Stanstead St Margarets Parish Council meeting 12.3.19 Stanstead St Margaret’s Parish Council Stansteadstmargaretsparishcouncil.org.uk

Decisions 3/19/0065/HH: Erection of a single storey rear extension (involving demolition of conservatory). Conversion and alteration of garage. AT: 25 Lawrence Avenue Ware Hertfordshire SG12 8JL Granted 3/19/0206/HH: Single storey rear extension AT: 8 Lawrence Avenue Stanstead Abbotts Ware Hertfordshire SG12 8JL Granted 3/19/0094/LBC: Replacement of existing conservatory AT: 33A Road Stanstead Abbotts Ware Hertfordshire SG12 8EG Granted

Consultations Publication of the Proposed Submission Minerals Local Plan & Omission Sites Consultation Closing Friday 22 March The Plan, response forms and supporting documents are available to view online www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/minerals during normal office hours at all County Libraries, public deposit points, and all District and Borough Council Offices. Please contact them for opening hours. Responses can be submitted either through the county council’s online consultation portal (Objective) or by sending completed response forms, available online or from the consultation portal, either by email Online Consultation Portal: http://hertsccconsult.objective.co.uk/portal Or to Minerals and Waste Policy team, Spatial Planning Unit (CHN216) County Hall, Pegs Lane, SG13 8DN Cllr Cox will forward a response to the Clerk

PLANNING AND COMPULSORY PURCHASE ACT 2004 SECTION 55 AND SCHEDULE 2 Application by Veolia ES (Hertfordshire) Ltd Site Address: 2 Ratty's Lane, HODDESDON, Hertfordshire, EN11 0RF. The Inspector’s report has been sent to the Secretary of State. A decision will be issued on or before 7 May 2019.

109/18/19 Sanville Gardens 106 money, held by East Herts council In response to Cllr Allen’s enquiry, East Herts have now provided details of the money they hold. There was a discussion about how this money can be used to benefit the residents of St Margarets. It was also suggested that it could be used to help improve the Stanstead Abbotts children’s playground which is also used by residents and children from St Margarets. 110/18/19 Neighbourhood Plan update The Neighbourhood plan group have completed a Business survey and are meeting again on Friday 15th March. The Schools survey will be done after Easter It is possible that a Henge has been found locally - raising the possibility if an archaeological dig. 111/18/19 Traffic lights at Amwell roundabout This is included in the Neighbourhood plan consultations 112/18/19 commuter parking and traffic restrictions There is to be full consultation on commuter parking, by East Herts |Council. 113/18/19 items for next agenda on 23rd April 2019 by 13rd April

Signed……………………………………………………….. Date……………. Nigel Copping, Chairman

Future Dates of Meetings of Stanstead St Margaret’s Parish Council in 2019

Meetings to be held at 7.30 in the Nigel Copping Community Hall. Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Tuesday 7th May 2019 – Parish and Annual meeting Tuesday 16th July 2019 Tuesday 10th September 2019 Tuesday 12th November 2019

Minutes Stanstead St Margarets Parish Council meeting 12.3.19