The September meeting was cancelled due to insufficient councillor availability and all business was adjourned to a future meeting, which has now been scheduled for Wednesday 12th October.
at Goodrich Village Hall (Committee Room)
on Wednesday 12th October 2022
at 7.00pm
AGENDA
C22/84 To receive, consider and approve apologies for absence
C22/85 To receive declarations of interest and written requests for dispensation
C22/86 To receive and approve the minutes of the meeting on 19th July 2022.
C22/87 Councillor Resignation / Vacancies / Co-option – Council to co-opt new councillor
C22/88 Village Hall Phase 1 project update (5 minutes);
a) To receive a verbal update.
b) To review PWL and discuss and agree actions with regard to residual balance
C22/89 Open Session (10 minutes)
a) To consider and note Cllr Durkin’s latest Ward Report.
b) To receive the views of local residents on parish matters.
C22/90 Planning (10 minutes)
a) To consider and agree comments / responses relating to applications:
i. 222740 5 Willowbrook, Greytree, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7JS (adjacent parish)
Proposed extension to form family room and enlarged bathroom and bedroom.
b) To note planning decisions:
221858 Lyndor, Hole in the Wall, Foy HR9 7JW
Demolition of existing garage. Proposed 3 bay garage with home office above.
Permission Granted
221858 Hunyani, Cross-in-Hand, How Caple HR1 4TA
Proposed single storey extensions to existing dwelling, the removal of the chimney and two derelict outbuildings/structures, the replacement of the exterior cladding and alterations to the fenestration and boundary treatments. Permission Granted
C22/91 Finance (5 minutes)
a) To consider the following invoices for payment:
Invoice No. Payee Goods / Services Total
n/a Miss A Jones Clerk’s expenses 147.70
TGC2009 Terry Griffiths Contracts Lengthsman Services 26.40
04 Upton Bishop Millennium Hall Hire of hall – July meeting 25.00
n/a R Lewis Reimbursement 2.50
Other Expenditure
n/a Miss A Jones Wages and office allowance (s/o) monthly 438.27
b) To retrospectively note income and / or approve payments made between meetings:
Income
Herefordshire Council Precept (second half) £6,776.00
c) Council to consider and agree whether to remain within the central procurement regime for independent external audit, or “opt out” and make its own arrangements
d) Council to consider the first draft of the budget for 2023/24 including the proposed Precept, and agree any proposed changes for the second draft.
C22/92 Highways / Footpaths / Greenspaces / Environment (15 minutes)
a) To consider updates on matters already raised, and agree any necessary actions.
b) To consider and agree any new highway/footpath issues to be reported to BBLP/HC.
c) To consider update on proposed works to improve signage and road treatments at the A449 / M50 roundabout and agree any feedback.
d) Council to consider information provided by Cllr. Durkin regarding the lack of staff resources since PRoW / TRO responsibilities transferred from BBLP to HC.
e) Council to consider latest update from BBLP regarding drainage issues, and agree any necessary actions.
f) To consider and agree the council’s approach for the meeting with BBLP / HC regarding Foy bridge.
g) To consider update from John Sherahilo regarding the recent footpaths meeting with HC
h) To consider update on tasks for the Lengthsman and agree any actions.
C22/93 Light Pollution – to review and agree the information to be sent to the insulation depot
C22/94 Monument – to consider actions necessary to ensure the longevity of the monument.
C22/95 Notice Boards – to consider current notice board provision / ownership / suitability for purpose and agree necessary actions.
C22/96 Water Main – to review whether the main has been repaired and agree any necessary actions.
C22/97 Correspondence – general – Council to receive and note, and agree actions where necessary
a) Herefordshire Council & BBLP –
i. Details of the A449 / M50 improvements scheduled for completion overnight from 24th – 27th October 2022.
ii. various updates relating to news items on the HCC website, and highways updates.
iii. Notification that there is currently more than 6 years land supply
iv. Notification that HC have approved the establishment of a new Cabinet Commission on Restoring the Wye
b) Ward Cllr. Durkin’s monthly reports (July / August)
c) BACRG information leaflet / update advising that they have permission to remove the pews, meaning that the church can now be used for mixed purposes, and that they hope to agree lease terms with the PCC for use of the car park.
d) Age UK – advising of services, including foot care clinics
e) Brampton Abbotts Village Hall Trustees – details of the Buy a Brick fundraising campaign, along with the fundraising proceeds achieved so far.
f) Neighbourhood Watch – statement from the Police regarding attendance at burglaries.
C22/98 Correspondence – Consultations – Council to consider and agree any response
a) Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue – Attendance Performance Measures – consultation on proposed changes. Emailed to councillors. Responses by 17th September.
C22/99 Meetings / Training and Seminars
Wednesday 28th September – HC Highways – Meeting / update for parish footpath officers
Friday 30th September – HC / BBLP – Meeting to discuss Foy Bridge maintenance and options for getting the bridge listed.
Wednesday 12th October – HC – Section 106 Portfolio of Works – Parish Clerk Briefings. Via MS Teams. 19.00 hours. (information supplied in advance and passed to councillors by email)
Tuesday 18th October – HC – Section 106 Portfolio of Works – Parish Clerk Briefings. Via MS Teams. 20.00 hours. (information supplied in advance and passed to councillors by email)
C22/100 Information Share – not requiring discussion, expenditure or decision
C22/101 Items for next / future meetings
• To consider update on “the triangle”, including “ball park” costs if available, and whether to use the Social Value Project process to deal with the issues.
C22/102 Next meeting – Next scheduled ordinary meeting – Tuesday 29th November 2022