GOODRICH & WELSH BICKNOR GROUP PARISH COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 2021 at 19.30 hrs
Councillors are required to attend a virtual meeting of Goodrich and Welsh Bicknor Group Parish Council to be held via Zoom on Thursday 4th March 2021 at 19.30 hrs for the purpose of transacting the following business:
1. MEMBERS’ INTERESTS RELATING TO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
2. APOLOGIES
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AT THIS TIME
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF 4TH FEBRUARY 2021.
4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS – Council to consider and agree any necessary actions or representations
(a) Applications – New Applications Received
210458 Wyeside Cottage, Coppet Hill, Goodrich HR9 6JH
Proposed detached garage and garden room
210277 Ferry Cottage, Goodrich, HR9 6JN
Proposed change of use of paddock and part domestic curtilage to form camp site
(b) Applications – Decisions
P202399 The Old Cider Mill, Goodrich, HR9 6JQ Proposed porch Permission Granted
(c) Applications received between meetings
210035 2 Bivia Meadow, Goodrich HR9 6FF
Construction of a single storey extension
The parish council raised no objection to this proposal
5. NEW ITEMS
(a) Highways and Footpaths
i General update on issues already reported
ii Grit Bins – to receive update from Chair and Vice Chair and Clerk agree any necessary actions
iii Speed – to receive update from Cllr. Phillips after his attendance of the HALC training, and agree any necessary actions
iv General new issues – Council to consider whether there are any new issues that require reporting and / or agree any necessary actions
(b) Doggie Bins and Waste Bins – Council to consider information provided by Clerk and agree whether to obtain any new bins and / or any other necessary actions.
(c) Kiosk at Dean Swift / second defibrillator – Information item. Following advice from the council’s insurers, a locking cabinet has been ordered. The defibrillator will be supplied once the cabinet is received and the electricians will than install. The signage has not yet been purchased but this will be done once the cabinet is received. Council ascertain whether there are any other related matters and agree any necessary action.
(d) Defibrillator General – approval of ongoing costs for consumables (to enable prompt purchase)
(e) Play Areas Safety Inspection – Information Item – The notification for the play area safety inspections at reduced rate (only available if booked to be done when they are planning to be in the area) came through at the end of January and missed the agenda cut off. In line with Financial Regulations, the Clerk liaised with the Chairman and Vice Chairman and placed the order. The cost will be £68.50 (no change from last year).
6. FINANCE
(a) Statement of Accounts (after paying February expenses and March wages)
Treasurers Account £ 23,289.62
Petty Cash £ 12.19
(b) Grant Applications under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 – None received
(c) Un-cleared cheques as at 29/01/21 – excluding February cheques
Unable to check – awaiting statement via redirection
(d) Adverse variance to budget (˃£10.00)
Insurance – Cover amended for current year to include additional assets £ 125.64
Election Costs – costs from 2019/20 not charged by HCC until 20/21 £ 121.74
Play area safety inspection – site meeting arranged at additional cost £ 35.50
Web site / software costs (£600 new accessible website costs not budgeted) £ 604.99
Misc. Office Expenditure (due to Zoom subscription) £ 36.94
(e) Cheques for Payment
Miss A Jones (Zoom – 1 months upgrade to “Pro” @ £14.39 + email hosting @ £32.00) £ 46.39
HALC – subscription £ 504.16
(f) Other Payments – Clerk’s wages and office allowance (28th Feb 2021 s/o) £ 346.34
(g) Income Received – Payment for printing on behalf of HHN £ 18.50
7. CORRESPONDENCE – General – council to agree any necessary actions
(a) Herefordshire Council
i) Housing Delivery Test – latest position. Based on the provision of new housing against target, Herefordshire achieved 106% during 2020 meaning HCC no longer need to factor in a 20% buffer which is applied to authorities that are falling short of their target. Instead, the standard 5% buffer will be required.
(b) Highways England – notification of barrier works at Whitchurch, to commence 5th March and continue until 27th March
(c) Boundary Commission – advice that the latest review of parliamentary constituencies has commenced.
8. CORRESPONDENCE – Consultations and Reports – None received
9. MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND TRAINING – None advised
10. INFORMATION SHARE – NOT REQUIRING FORMAL DISCUSSION / DECISIONS / SPEND
11. ITEMS FOR NEXT / FUTURE MEETINGS
• Lengthsman Scheme – to consider information from neighbouring parishes, combined with relevant comparisons to G&WP parish, for possible inclusion in 2022/23 budget
• Old School Development (S106 payment) – Update, once confirmation of signed agreement is received from HCC
• Moors Meadow – Asset Transfer – to be considered once initial advice received from HALC and solicitor
12. NEXT MEETING – Thursday 1st April
Issued Miss A Jones (Clerk) Sunday 28th February 2021
Please note that this meeting is being held remotely, as per current guidance relating to Covid-19. Please click on the following link (or type it in) to gain access to the meeting, and then enter the details below the link:
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98715247615?pwd=TlFKRDB3UU80dVZkcnpSb0lWZDgwUT09
Meeting ID: 987 1524 7615
Passcode: 562771
Councillors and members of the public should note that due to the nature of virtual meetings, the Parish Council Standing Orders relating to the public addressing the council will need to be strictly enforced.
• Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the council at the start of the meeting as usual
• The time limit for addressing the council will be 3 minutes per resident / group / organization
• After the open (public comment) part of the meeting, members of the public will be muted from the meeting so that the council’s discussions and deliberations are not adversely affected by unauthorised interruptions.
• Any questions or queries should be addressed to the Clerk prior to the meeting by email by close of business on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 to clerk@goodrichandwelshbicknor-pc.gov.uk