Godshill Parish Council
GODSHILL PARISH COUNCIL
Clerk Gareth Hughes
Westfield House, Shore Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1RF Tel 01983 853232
A MEETING OF GODSHILL PARISH COUNCIL WAS HELD AT GODSHILL SCHOOL AT 7.30 PM ON MONDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2017.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillors Bacon, Banks, Button, Child, Nigh and Thrower.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: G Hughes (Clerk), IW Councillor Downer and seven members of the public.
7.30pm to 8.00pm time allocated for residents of Godshill Parish to speak to the Council on
Parish Council matters.
Two new residents to the village made comment on dog fouling at Central Mead, but were generally complimentary about the appearance and cleanliness of the village. The Chairman welcomed them to the village and hoped they would take an interest in Parish Council activity.
Mrs Dinsdale commented on the new wastebin that had been located near the school which was impeding the view of motorists in this hazardous area.
.178/17 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
None
179/17 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None.
180/17 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 6TH NOVEMBER
2017.
On the proposition of Mr Thrower, seconded by Miss Nigh it was –
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting on 6th November 2017 be approved.
181/17 MATTERS ARISING
The Clerk advised that he had contacted Brighstone Landscaping and the Memorial
Garden was cut prior to the Remembrance Sunday service. All other matters were
contained elsewhere on the Agenda.
182/17 FINANCE – ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the proposition of Mr Bacon seconded by Miss Nigh, the following cheque
payments were approved –
CHEQUE NO PAYEE AMOUNT
0001290 POST OFFICE RE HMRC 208.28
0001291 TOP MOPS – CONTRACT PAYMENT 528.53
0001292 E READ – GRASS CUTTING 36.00
0001293 G HUGHES – EXPENSES 38.33
0001294 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 50.00
0001295 E READ – GRASSCUTTING 18.00
183/17 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
No planning applications had been received since the last meeting.
184/17 PLANNING DECISIONS
The following decisions had been circulated –
1.TCP/15602/D:The Model Village, High Street, Godshill.
Proposed shed. Approved.
2.TCP/33145/A:Mumfords, Appleford Lane, Whitwell.
Proposed storage barn. Approved.
3.TCP/30235/F:6 Hollow Glade, Godshill. Retention and completion of 2 bedroom
dwelling house and proposed detached garage. Approved
RESOLVED: That the decisions be noted.
185/17 CENTRAL MEAD
The Clerk reported that at the request of the owner he had visited a bungalow
adjoining Central Mead where it had been previously agreed to undertake treeworks.
The tree was taking substantial light from the premises when in leaf and other tree
growth was damaging fencing belonging to the property. Mrs Button reported on the
wet condition of the area of land to the right of the entrance to the field which had
previously affected by leaking pipework. A request had been made to use metal
detectors on the field and this was agreed subject to it not causing any upheaval or
consequential work to the land.
RESOLVED: That Mrs Button, Mrs Child and the Clerk visit the site of the tree,
and the Clerk contact The Old Smithy regarding the possible leakage
of water onto the field.
186/17 PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
The Clerk reported that he had spoken with Top Mops regarding blockages at the
toilets which had required the engagement of a plumber or specialist contractor. The
principle cause of blockages was advised as being by inappropriate use and this was
consistant with the level of blockages occurring in public conveniences generally on
the island.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
187/17 WEBSITE
The Clerk updated the meeting in respect of discussions held with Mr Farrow and Mr
Mansell regarding the future content of a website for the Parish Council.
188/17 NOTICEBOARDS/SIGNAGE
The Clerk advised that the letter to local business organisations regarding
participation in the production of a new information board would be delivered early
in the new year.
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189/17 CHRISTMAS MARKET
. Miss Nigh reported on progress with the Christmas Market being held on Saturday
16th December, she had arranged insurance and the Clerk had served a Temporary
Event notice to the Isle of Wight Council. Miss Nigh reported on arrangements for
the stall area, generator provision, input from local business, and events taking place
which included a Treasure Hunt, Raffle, Santa and a Quiz. Refreshments would be
provided with mulled wine being available at the stallholder site. No response had
been received from the County Press regarding publicity for the event, the Clerk
would contact Richard Wright of the County Press to see if suitable coverage
could be arranged.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted and Miss Nigh be thanked for her substantial
effort in making arrangements for the event.
190/17 BRIDGECOURT CEMETERY GRAVE SPACES
As Registrar for Burials the Clerk maintained maps of the graveyard detailing
all individual grave spaces. The maps were of resolute partchment but the Clerk felt
it would be helpful for them to be computerised and he had discussed this with a
colleague who would undertake the work on the Councils behalf.
RESOLVED: The partchment records continue to be maintained and the Clerk
proceed with obtaining a computerised record of the gravespaces at
Bridgecourt Cemetery.
191/17 BUDGET & PRECEPT 2018-19
The Clerk had circulated forecast income and expenditure for the current financial
year and a draft budget for the 2018-19 financial year. It was agreed that the budget
& precept for 2018-19 would be considered in detail at the January meeting of the
Council.
192/17 CORRESPONDENCE
The Clerk had circulated a list of correspondence received since the October
meeting.
RESOLVED: That the correspondence be noted.
193/17 REPORT OF IW COUNCILLOR
IW Councillor Downer reported that signage for the new 20mph speed limit would
be erected in the New Year and that he had been requested for his views on works on
the stone wall adjacent to the Post Office which had been damaged by traffic on
recent occasions. It was agreed to support Mr Downer in requesting that the wall be
retained as replacement by a kerb would worsen the situation in respect of health &
safety. There had been further flytipping in the car park and this was also reported by
Mrs Button, Island Roads and Hampshire Police would be advised of the problem
and signage considered..
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194/17 QUESTIONS FROM CURRENT MEETING
There were no further questions arising from the meeting.
195/17 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The date of the next meeting was confirmed as Monday 8th January 2018.
The meeting concluded at 8.42pm.
CHAIRMAN
8th Jahnuary 2018