GOODRICH & WELSH BICKNOR GROUP PARISH COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION – THURSDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2022 at 19.30 hrs
Councillors are required to attend a meeting of Goodrich and Welsh Bicknor Group Parish Council to be held on Thursday 3rd February 2022 at 19.30 hrs at Goodrich Village Hall, 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 2ND DECEMBER 2021.
4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS – Council to consider and agree any necessary actions or representations
(a) Applications – New Applications
P214302. Saracens Head Hotel Symonds Yat Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6JL
Proposed first floor extension and alterations to the hotel store at the Saracens Head Hotel
P214631 Land Adjacent Ferry Cottage, Goodrich HR9 6HU
The proposed erection of one dwelling, garage and associated works
P214423 Land to the North West of Losito Stud Whitchurch
Change of use of agricultural land to a secure dog walking field, proposed ancillary building, car park area and associated infrastructure.
(b) Applications – Decisions (information item only)
213615 Land adjacent to Leesrigg, Goodrich
Proposed works to Yew tree Trees covered by TPO – Consent Granted
211169 The Old Barn, Marstow
Proposed removal of conservatory and replacement single storey extension Approved with Conditions
(c) Alleged unauthorised development / change of use – council to consider updates from planning enforcement, if available, and agree any necessary actions with regard to the barn on the Courtfield Estate (unauthorised development)
(d) Misleading information – Council to receive a response from the planning department regarding their position on the provision of inaccurate information within planning applications, and how it is dealt with.
5. NEW ITEMS
(a) Highways and Footpaths – council to agree any necessary actions for the following.
I. General update on issues already reported
II. Council to receive update from meeting with BBLP/HCC, Ward Cllr Mrs Watson and other local parishes.
III. Council to review latest update regarding the Restricted Byway from C1260 to the river.
IV. Council to consider and agree a specification and contractor list for the PRoW improvements between the Church and the school
V. New issues – Council to consider any new concerns and agree any necessary actions
VI. Council to receive update regarding Coppett Hill cattle grid – if available
VII. Council to receive update on B4229 liability – if available
(b) Platinum Jubilee – council to consider updated information from the village hall and agree any events and any necessary associated actions. Council also to agree the timing of the purchase of the Jubilee mugs.
(c) Greenspace – Council to agree arrangements for the safety inspection and approve any necessary costs.
(d) Review of Risk Assessment – Council to confirm that the document remains up to date and fit for purpose, or agree any necessary changes.
6. FINANCE
(a) Statement of Accounts (after paying Dec & Jan expenses + February wages)
Treasurers Account £ 25,184.90
Petty Cash £ 12.19
(b) Grant Applications under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 – None received
(c) Un-cleared cheques as at 29/12/21 – None
(d) Adverse variance to budget (˃£10.00)
Travel (unexpected travelling requirement for Clerk) £ 23.90
Clerk’s computer provision (cost of paying IT specialist to carry out software and data transfer to new laptop.) £ 79.99
Misc. Office / admin (cost of providing Zoom facility during Covid restrictions) £ 11.94
(e) Cheques for Payment
Miss A Jones (expenses and meeting attendance and stamps) £ 65.49
HALC (Subscription) £ 536.10
Media Marmot (email hosting for old email address) £ 32.00
(f) Other Payments – Clerk’s wages and office allowance (28th December 2021 and 28th January 2022 s/o) £ 692.68
(g) Income Received
Brampton Abbotts & Foy PC (use of printer) £ 9.90
(h) Council to receive update regarding VAT and agree any necessary actions.
(i) Independent Internal Audit – Council to agree arrangements and cost for the 2021/22 financial year.
7. CORRESPONDENCE – reports / consultations
(a) Walford Parish Council – Notification of the Regulation 14 Consultation on their Neighbourhood Development Plan, which runs until 16th February 2022.
(b) Boundary Commission for England – advice on how to book a time slot on the upcoming public hearings.
8. CORRESPONDENCE – General – council to agree any necessary actions
(a) Herefordshire Council / Balfour Beatty
I. Notification of road closure of C1260 on 14th February
II. Leaders Newsletter (Dec/Jan)
III. Workshop notes from the Talk Parish event on 17th January
(b) Herefordshire Community Foundation – Grants from £750 – £10,000 available for developing creative and cultural activities as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Deadline for applications 28th February.
(c) Ward Cllr. Mrs Watson
I. Monthly (December & January) report
(d) HALC – Information Corners (Dec & Jan)
9. TRAINING MEETINGS AND SEMINARS
Thursday 3rd February – Herefordshire County Council – Local Plan 2021*2041 Spatial Options presentation. Note : This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend in person.
10. INFORMATION SHARE – NOT REQUIRING FORMAL DISCUSSION / DECISIONS / SPEND
11. ITEMS FOR NEXT / FUTURE MEETINGS
• Old School Development (S106 payment) – Update, once confirmation of signed agreement is advised by HCC
• Asset Transfer of Moors Meadow – Clerk to update on information received from HALC
• PCSO David Alexander to attend March 2022 meeting
• Locality Steward to attend a future meeting
• War Memorial – council to consider information from the Clerk regarding provision of a plaque, and agree next steps
12. NEXT MEETING – Thursday 3rd March 2022
The public will be asked to leave at this time, so that the following item can be considered.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEM
13. CLERK’S PAY – council to review and agree hourly rate w.e.f. 1st April 2022
Issued Miss A Jones (Clerk) Sunday 30th January 2022