5th July 2013 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SENNEN PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE BLUE HAVEN CLUB, ATLANTIC CRESCENT, SENNEN ON FRIDAY 5TH JULY 2013 AT 7.00PM.

PRESENT Councillors M Gwennap (Chairman), D Angove, A Semmens, C Angove, A Tonkin, Z Nicholas and Miss V O’Neill.

ALSO PRESENT Mrs A Male (Clerk) and one member of the public.

14-38 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were accepted from Councillors A Thomas and T Gwennap who were both working. Councillor Maddern had sent his apologies.

14-39 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Z Nicholas declared an interest on the licence renewal at Little Bo Café, Cove Road.

14-40 DISPENSATION APPLICATIONS No applications had been received.

14-41 POLICE INFORMATION  A report had been provided that informed councillors that in the period 12th June to 3rd July 2013 two crimes had been reported compared to two in a similar period the previous year. These were one Criminal Damage and one Theft from a Motor Vehicle. The first involved the side window of the vehicle being smashed with a stone but a male juvenile offender had been arrested nearby and was being dealt with by restorative justice (paying for the damage). The second was tools that had been stolen from a John Deere tractor that had been entered by use of a key.  Information was provided about a speedvisor that would cost less than £2000. A discussion took place about whether it could be shared with other parishes or whether it would be fully employed being moved around Sennen. It was decide to place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting.

14-42 INFORMATION AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Councillors were informed that the private part of the lane to the tip at Tregiffian had been hard-surfaced.

14-43 REPORT FROM WARD COUNCILLOR Councillor Maddern was not present but he had emailed the clerk with replies to a number of issues. He commented about a matter that had been raised at the previous meeting and pointing out that he had already replied about this matter on 18th June. It was noted by members that this date was after the date of the last meeting so this information was only now becoming available. Councillor Maddern had also suggested that, if funding was required for the play equipment, it might be better to apply to the Community Chest. He also replied to some matters that Councillor Tonkin had contacted him about: Councillor Maddern would try to get the speedvisor that the council had requested several months previously to Sennen as soon as possible but they were getting scarce due to vandalism; Section 106 money from the Sainsbury’s development would not be available to fund a speedvisor because it all went to Town Council; if double yellow lines were required in the vicinity of Lamarr, a consultation would need to be carried out by Sennen Parish Council with the residents but Councillors did not have a budget this year.

14-44 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the meeting held on 14th June 2013 having been circulated, it was resolved that they should be signed as a true and correct record. 250

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14-45 TREGIFFIAN FARM TIP Cornwall Councillor Sue James had forwarded any information that she had received which included replies from Tom Marks (CC) saying that he did not see the point in a Quantity Surveyor from visiting because the site was licensed by the Environment Agency and they had already visited. Also, that any repairs required to the highway not attributable to Mr Grouse would be on the list and scored against many others. He pointed out that this road would be likely to be at the lower end of the very long list. Councillor Maddern had replied to the clerk saying that he had already put in for a substantial sum of money to make sure that the road owned by Cornwall Council is repaired when the licence expires at the end of July but that, as the tipping was not in his division, he had no jurisdiction over the amount being tipped and he suggested contacting Councillor Sue James. This had already been done and the replies received. It was discussed that Councillor James should be invited to a meeting but, as this was not likely to be before September, it was felt that this would not be necessary. It was felt that if the licence was renewed the road would get worse. It was agreed to contact Environment Agency for an urgent report.

14-46 SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL Jean-Paul Mallard (CC) had provided information stating that somebody had been provisionally appointed to the post, subject to pre-employment checks, and that a start date of September was more realistic than before the end of the present term. The clerk was thanked for continuing to pursue this matter.

14-47 PLANNING  Plans o PA13/04632 – Mr and Mrs J Willday – Demolition of existing and construction of replacement dwelling at Kingsfield, Cliff, Sennen. It was agreed not to offer any objections. o PA13/05473 – Mr Lewis Crawford – Listed Building Consent in respect of refurbishment of existing cottage to include re-covering of roof, installation of conservation style rooflights and repair/replacement windows at Albatross, 2 Old Coastguard Row, . It was agreed not to offer any objections. o Renewal of Table and Chairs Licence at Little Bo Café, Sennen Cove. It was agreed not to offer any objections.  Decisions and Appeals o A list of decisions that had been received during the month was read out.

14-48 FOOTPATHS AND GRASSCUTTING  An estimate of £150 had been given for clearing the blackthorn from Stonechair Lane and it was agreed that this should be carried out.  It was reported that the track form Mayon Crescent to Cove Road was overgrown. It was agreed to ask Michael Lugg to cut this back and to request that he does this every year without waiting for the council to contact him.  It was reported that the cycle path in Marias Lane had been trimmed but not cleared. The clerk was asked to contact Countryside and Access. Also, the seaward side required flailing but it was reported that Highways Steward, Phil Keverne, had said that it would be done sometime.  It was suggested that Cove Road should be trimmed at the same time as the A30. The clerk was asked to contact Highways.  The matter of the problems with Footpath No14 was raised and the clerk informed members that when they had asked her to write to the widow of the landowner the Chairman at the time had requested her not to do so and that she would speak to the lady. The clerk was asked to check the correspondence and put in on the next month’s agenda.  It was suggested that the Parish Council should have a policy for footpaths.

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5th July 2013 14-49 FINANCE  Payments totalling £779.08 were passed for payment.  It was agreed to make a donation of £100 to Pengarth Day Centre  As there had been changes to councillors, the bank required new forms. Those councillors present completed them.

14-50 REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS AND CORRESPONDENCE  Cornwall Council re Code of Conduct Training – A further training date at St Just had been arranged and all councillors who had not already undergone training were encouraged to attend.  Lands End Peninsula Community Land Trust Newsletter – This had been emailed to all councillors that had provided an email address.  Sally Newby re Farewell and Thank You – A farewell email had been received. It was noted.  The clerk informed members that she had contacted South West Water about the loose manhole cover in the playground but had been informed that it was a matter for the landowner so she was asked to contact Cornwall Council. Councillor C Angove informed members that the broken spring had now been removed.  Mike Peters (Cormac) had replied with reference to the roundabout to the effect that if the roundabout was removed and the T-junction re-instated, some form of slowing feature such as priority build-outs would have to be considered. He would be willing to attend a meeting to discuss thus matter. It was agreed that this matter should be dropped but that he should be asked to get the roundabout repainted and be informed that the speed cushions were breaking away.  Councillor Keeling had replied about the cost of installing the VAS in Breage but this had been superseded by matters earlier in the meeting.  Mr Dale had replied about the parking of his vehicle. Councillors were informed that it needed a member of the public to complain via 101 because nothing could be done unless there was an incident. It was agreed that Inspector Jean Phillips should be contacted, with a copy to Highways.  Members were informed that the keys to the toilets in the car park had now been received by the Harbour Commissioners and that the money was on its way for the dilapidations so it was hoped that the issue would soon be addressed.

14-51 ITEMS FOR WEST COMMUNITY TOWN AND PARISH FORUM There were no items put forward.

14-52 ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA There were no additional matters to be placed on the agenda.

14-53 DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting would be Friday 6th September 2013 unless any planning applications were received. In that case, the meeting would be held on Friday 1st August 2013.

There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.15pm.

Chairman 6th September 2013

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