LONG MAN PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Held at Wilmington Village Hall on Monday 11 September 2017 at 7.30pm Present: Councillors Pam Merritt (Chairman), Jeremy Christey, Lizzie Chisholm Claire Reynolds (Clerk) 1 member of the public. Public Discussion The following items were raised: a. Jubilee Tree,Village Noticeboard and seat – Wilmington It was brought to the Council’s attention that all of these are in need of attention and, after discussion, the Council agreed to organise the work and repairs required. b. Wilmington and Milton Street Telephone Boxes The Council are already aware that the Wilmington telephone box door has been removed and are currently looking into getting a replacement. Concern was raised as to the current state of the Milton Street telephone box. It was explained that this telephone box has recently been adopted under the umbrella of the Parish Council and an independent working party has been set up to redecorate it. c. Wilmington daffodil planting A request had been received to reinstate the planting of daffodil bulbs round Tom Treacle Pond, Ades Field and Green Barn. After discussion it was agreed that Long Man Parish Council would be happy to fund this. A volunteer agreed to purchase and plant the bulbs, for which they would be reimbursed. The Chairman thanked those who had brought these items to the attention of the Council. 1. Chairman’s welcome Councillor Pam Merritt welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence. Cllrs Michael Bridges, Andrew Little, Bryan Stevens, Catherine Shilston 2. Declarations of Interest. None. 3. To consider the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2017 and approve by signature as a true record. These were signed as a correct record. Proposed by Cllr Christey and Seconded by Cllr Chisholm. 4. Matters arising from the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 July 2017 a. Milton Street Telephone Box Paint Kit – the Clerk is currently chasing BT for this. 5. Report of the District Councillor – Cllr J Wilton. No report as Cllr Wilton was not in attendance. 6. Report of Parish Councillors a. Folkington – Cllr Chisholm reported that the finger post at the bottom of Folkington Lane had been replaced. Initially this was to be free of charge but a bill for the works carried out has now been received. Clerk to contact ESCC with regards to funding this. b. Wilmington – Cllr Merritt reported on the following: Church boundary wall repairs. A conversation had taken place with the Vicar or St Mary and St Peter’s Church with regards to the stonework repairs to the boundary wall. A stonemason has been appointed by the Diocese and the start date for the works is to be confirmed. Footpath to base of the Long Man The path was cleared at the beginning of August by ESCC after being overgrown for at least a month. They recommended that in future they are contacted as soon as it becomes overgrown so it can be put on the maintenance team’s rota as soon as possible. Raised footpath down from the Church This had been now cleared and cut back following a request submitted to Wealden District Council. Long Man Finger Post This had now been reinstated. c. Milton Street – nothing to report. 7. Report of the Tree Warden No report received. It was suggested that the Clerk contact ESCC with regards to clarifying the current situation with regards to a Tree Warden representative for future meetings. 8. To receive feedback from Cllr Shilston and Cllr Stevens with regards to the telephone box in Milton Street No update. The Clerk reported that we are still waiting for the paint kit from BT. 9. Update on Defibrillators for Milton Street and Folkington Wards This agenda item to be carried forward to the 13 November 2017 Parish Meeting. 10. Parish Council Website – update on advances in developing the website. Ownership of the website had now been transferred across to the Clerk who will be working on populating the site. Cllr Christey to update with photographs. 11. To receive the Report of the Clerk to the Council a. Finance – To receive the Finance Report and agree the accounts for payment. The report was circulated at the meeting which revealed a bank balance of £8634.34 in the Current Account (as at 31 August 2017). This figure included the £3690.95 which had been transferred into the account from the closure of the LMPC Savings Account and £250 for the Milton Street Phone Box Fund. Authority was sought from the Clerk to make the following payments: £536.62 C Reynolds (Clerks Salary for June & July 2017) £500.00 St Mary and St Peter PCC Donation The above payments were agreed by the Council in full. b. Correspondence. None. 12. Planning a. The following Planning Application was discussed: SDNP/17/03894/LIS – Hunters Dene, The Street Wilmington, BN26 5SL Internal and external alterations and refurbishment to a Listed Building. Following discussion LMPC supported this application. b. To report on Applications and Decisions received and observations made since the last meeting. South Downs National Park Authority SDNP/17/01188/FUL Folkington Manor, Folkington Lane, BN26 5SD The demolition and replacement of the single storey lean-to extension to the south-east of Flint Buildings. Courtyard between Flint Buildings and Stable Yard: Demolish single storey outbuildings and length of wall, build new walls, piers and gates. Yard behind Flint Buildings: Bulld new wall across yard. Flint Buildings: New double doors in existing window aperture enlarged to suit. Stable Block: New wood burning stove and flue in first floor flat. The Change of Use of the Flint Buildings from part of a residential curtilage, to be used as a venue for weddings, concerts and other venues. LMPC support this application on 03/04/17. SDNP/17/1598/FUL New Barn, Milton Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5RJ Demolish existing derelict stables and replace with two bedroom cottage, adjacent to existing building. LMPC supported this application on 08/05/17. SDNP/17/02136/LIS Pond Cottage, Back Lane, Milton Street, Wilmington, BN26 5RN Replacement of existing doors and windows with new double glazed doors and windows with glass beadings, into existing opening. LMPC supported this application on 08/05/17. SDNP/17/00097/FUL Acorn Cottage, Back Lane, Milton Street, Wilmington, BN26 5RN Proposed ancillary domestic annexe and removal of 2 number existing outbuildings. Fruit cages and green house. LMPC rejected this application on 19/06/17. SDNP/17/01904/HOUS April Cottage, The Street, Wilmington, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5SQ Demolition of conservatory and construction of two storey extension incorporating relocated staircase. LMPC supported this application on 19/06/17. SDNP/17/02382/HOUS Flint Barn, Milton Street, Polegate, BN26 5RW Retrospective application for erection of shed in barn. LMPC supported this application on 19/06/17. SDNP/17/02383/LIS Flint Barn, Milton Street, Polegate, BN26 5RW Retrospective application for erection of shed in barn. LMPC supported this application on 19/06/17. Wealden District Council WD/2017/0490/F Wilmington Green Stud, Thornwell Road, Wilmington, BN26 5PZ Equestrian manege on which to school and train horses kept at the establishment (no floodlights). LMPC supported this application on 03/04/17. c. To report on any application that is received too late for the agenda. None d. To report on any correspondence, enforcement letters or any other planning matter, including any out of Parish applications on which LMPC have been consulted. i. Out of Area Consultation. None ii. Planning Appeals notified to Long Man Parish Council. None iii. Enforcement Action carried out. None iv. Correspondence with South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) and Wealden District Council (WDC). None 13. Report of the County Councillor – Cllr Stephen Shing. Cllr Shing reported on the following: a. Library Closures – ESCC are proposing to close Willingdon, Polegate and Eastbourne Libraries as well as the Mobile Library. This proposal is going to Cabinet next Tuesday. If agreed this will be followed by a 3 month consultation period with ESCC making a final decision in the New Year 2018. Cllr Shing encouraged users of these libraries to respond to the consultation. It was agreed to put a separate article in the Village Magazine regarding this. b. Exceat Bridge – a proposal to fund a new bridge has been agreed by ESCC and the plans and design is currently being discussed. Cllr Shing to keep the Council informed of more details when available. 14. Representation feedback from: a. Wealden District Association of Local Councils. Nothing to report. b. Cuckmere Flood Forum – Cllr Stevens Cllr Christey reported that two parishioners are looking to reinstate Tom Treacle Pond back to how it was originally and, are currently seeking permission from Wealden District Council. 15. Date of next meeting Monday 13 November 2017. 16. Any Other Business: None There being no other business the meeting was declared closed at 8.15pm. These Minutes are a true and accurate record of the meeting. Signed: ................................................................................. Position: ................................................................................. 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