Minutes 2nd May, 2001

Mr J P L Perkins

Mr B Brooks

Mr R N Budgeon

Eastcombe

Miss P Gaston

Mr C Pulley

Mr R K Brooks

Mrs P J Carrick (ex officio)

Thanks were expressed to Mrs Russell, who resigned as Chairman of the Eastcombe Planning Sub-Committee, for all her hard work over the years.

Mr Bryant asked that it be borne in mind that the John Taylor Foundation gave grants to students up to the value of £50 towards the purchase of schoolbooks and equipment.

The minutes having been circulated to all members were approved with the above amendments and the Chairman signed the Minute Book.

Both the Chairman and the Clerk will keep keys and a register kept of the movement of files in and out of the cabinet.

£

335.81

10,500.00

3.87

£ 10839.68

Service

VAT

Total

410.75

15.04

144.00

53.18

601.32

291.56

£ 1515.85

£15,516.61

Mr Bryant told the meeting that the receipt of £335.81 was the final donation from TOMPA, which had now ceased to exist.

The Chairman gave details again of various grants that could be obtained, possibly, on a 50/50 basis. If the community were willing to give their time cash grants were available for various projects. Mr Flint asked the Chairman to enquire as to the nature of the ‘time’.

Although the Planning Sub-committee do not wish to jeopardise the building of the project they are concerned and have a meeting at Ebley Mill next week in order to try to clarify matters.

Mr Brown (a member of the public) was given the opportunity to speak and he too expressed his concern as to what would happen to the land that was not built on. He stated that he had the impression, after the public meeting and after having spoken to one of the officers, that the remaining land could be used for private executive housing.

The Clerk was asked to draft a letter to the Gloucestershire County Council, for approval, suggesting that easements be granted over the land they wish to purchase thus enabling them to build their soakaways and allowing them access for maintenance.

The Clerk was also asked to draft a letter asking for a Preservation Order to be placed on the trees bordering the Recreation Ground.

There was some concern as to how long the water would be off and what notice would be given. There will be 48 hours notice of any water cuts although no specific timings could be given. If the water is to be off for a long time, due notice will be given.

There were no comments

She was also interested to hear what was happening in the Parishes and that Bisley-with-Lypiatt would prefer to cut their own verges in future and again will investigate.

1. Mr Rogers had been given a copy of a document from the Education Department as a Consultee and asked for approval to complete the questionnaire to the best of his knowledge. This was given.
2. A document has been received in respect of the proposed 20mph signs in Bisley, which will be circulated round the Ward for comments. Mr Brooks asked whether there was a plan to extend the 30mph limit towards Eastcombe. Mr Flint will pursue this.
3. It was suggested that any minor corrections to the draft minutes be given to the Clerk before meetings so that the copy can be corrected. This was agreed.
4. The British Legion wish to hire the Pavilion 5/6 times a year and asked for approval to display some of their signs and memorabilia on the walls. There was no objection to this. Mr Flint will prepare terms under which they can occupy the premises.
5. There was concern in the village at the appearance of an AA sign directing traffic to the Selsley Herb Farm. The Clerk was asked to ascertain whether this was a permanent sign.

1. Mrs Russell asked for an overhanging branch from a tree on the village green to be cut back.
2. It was asked that a notice be put in the village magazine asking for people not to park on the corner of Dr Crouch’s Road at the Baptist Church by the village green.
3. The Clerk was asked to check for an agreement with the Junior Football team requesting them not to have tall trees on the bottom boundary.
4. Mr Brooks asked for approval to purchase a new Mowing Machine for the Village. This was agreed and Mr Bryant offered to place the order.

1. The mosaic done by the school children in the bus shelter is now complete and there will be a launch on the 19th May. It was requested that repairs to the roof be carried out before then.
2. It has been agreed within the Ward to carry out repairs, to the value of £500/600, to the Cricket Pavilion from budgeted funds. Mr Lionel Robins has agreed to undertake the work without charge.
3. A Meeting had been held with Mr Beard representing the Oakridge Football Club regarding the standard of cleanliness of the pavilion during the season although it had been adequately cleaned at the end of the season. It was agreed that the football field should be resurfaced in the eastern end goalmouth and the club were willing contribute £50 towards reseeding. The Clerk was asked to write to Mr Beard.
4. It had been noted that unbeknown to the Council, restrictive road signs had appeared at the top and bottom of Whiteway Hill in Oakridge Lynch. The Clerk will try and ascertain who authorised the signs.
5. Mr Bryant will place the seat donated by Mrs Ann Penmore on the playing field near the play equipment. It was requested that a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs Penmore.