Present: Cllrs Bott, Fleet and Major, Cllr Mrs Prince

Miss E Goodwin (Parish Clerk) and two members of the public

Cllr Bott chaired the Meeting

In the recent Parish Council elections, four Councillors had stood; as there was a vacancy, Cllr Bott proposed that Mrs Helen Sherwood be co-opted onto the Council; this was carried.

1        Apologies  Apologies were received from Brgh Cllr Johnson, County Cllr Mrs Jessell, PCSOs

2        Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 25^th March 2019  These were signed as an accurate record of the Meeting.

3        Matters arising not covered on the Agenda  Cllr Fleet confirmed that the petition against HS2 had been submitted.

4        Parish Councillors Reports

Highways      Cllr Bott is chasing the ‘Not suitable for HGVs’ signs for Thorney Lanes.

Cllr Mrs Sherwood confirmed that the speed gates on Thorney Lanes are going  ahead.  The Parish Clerk confirmed that County Cllr Jessell is sending posters regarding horse riders.

Planning        Cllr Major

1. a) Applications received P/2018/00445  extension of existing menage and associated post and rail fencing at Birchwood House, Abbots Bromley Road – there were no objections
   P/2019/00269        erection of a two storey side extension, part two storey, part single storey extension, erection of a detached garage, entrance gates and relocation of access at Ravensnest Cottage, Newchurch Road – there were no objections

1. b) Applications approved P/2018/00123  removal of trees at Church Cottage, Maker Lane
   P/2018/01310   retention of stables and continued use of land as equestrian for cross country jumping practice at Birchwood House, Abbots Bromley Road

1. c)       Applications refused
2. d) Other planning matters  P/2017/00342  conversion of an agricultural building to form a farm shop and café at The Deer Park, Maker Lane
   ES.19/02/504         consolidation of previous planning permissions – there were no objections as British Gypsum do not mine beneath residential areas Environment  Cllr Mrs Prince        The bins had not been emptied the previous week; Cllr Mrs Prince is following it up
   Footpaths     Cllr Mrs Sherwood   The footpaths are in good order; the stiles have been painted and the signs cleaned

5        Parish Clerk’s Report   The Clerk had met Alan Toplis; the Audit was approved, and will be signed off at the next Parish Council Meeting.  She distributed letters from Alan Toplis, which will be discussed at the next Parish Council Meeting.

6        Finance The Bank Reconciliation was approved, and the following cheques were issued:

Date            Cheque No     Payee                               Details                   Total

13^th May       786              Mrs L Bott                       Computer support

BKV refund             49.80

13^th May       787              Toplis Associates              End of year p’work   149.76                  13^th May       788              Hoar Cross Hall                 Room hire x 2            40.00*

13^th May       789              Hoar PCC                          Upkeep of the ch’yd 500.00

13^th May       790              Zurich Municipal                Insurance               308.71

*The Clerk had been advised by Alan Toplis to reissue two out of date cheques (748 and 773) to Hoar Cross Hall.   The Parish Clerk is to add the new speed gates; the new bin on Maker Lane had been supplied  by ESBC and so does not need to be insured.

7       Annual Parish Meeting – Monday 13^th May

The Parish Clerk had made extra copies of the Budget sheet and Expenses sheet for the  attendees; Cllr Fleet will give an update about HS2.

8        Correspondence

The Parish Clerk had forwarded the Register of Interest; two completed forms were returned.

9        Dates of next meeting: Monday 17^th June and Monday 29^th July in the Old Chapel at 7.30pm