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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
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A copy of a letter sent
from David Westcott to Councillor Bass was read out. Mr D Westcott states
that when he was a member for the Dunmow Division he always made a point
that he was concerned that once the new A120 is open the volume of traffic
through Barnston would increase. At the time, the Chairman of Highways
implied that the intention would be to down-grade the existing A130 and make
the A131 the strategic route from Chelmsford to the new A120. It is
understood that Barnston and Ford End were dropped from the programme for
future by-passes as it was believed at the time that the opening of the new
A120 would make this unnecessary. It was also understood that the Great
Leighs by-pass would be completed by the time the new A120 opened, making
this the strategic route. Mr Westcott insisted at the time stating that
this could only be achieved if a weight restriction is put on the
down-graded A130. |
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1.2 |
It was understood that the
HGV advisory route signs will be put up shortly. Mrs S Flack agreed to
speak to Highways with regard to the timescale. |
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1.3 |
It was also noted that the
Parish Council has been sent a copy of a letter sent from a local resident
to Essex Highways department regarding the recent traffic volume survey that
has been carried out. The resident is extremely concerned about the
increase in HGVs, noise and pollution through the village. It was agreed
that the Clerk should write to Councillor Bass highlighting these concerns
and to ask what else can be done between now and the next survey which is
due to be carried out once the new A120 has been open for one year. |
Clerk |
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1.4 |
It was noted that a letter
had been received to confirm that Essex Highways are looking into the poor
visibility at the Dunmow South slip-road. |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting
held on Monday 14th February 2005 were approved and signed. |
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3.0 |
MATTERS ARISING |
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3.1 |
Play Area |
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Acorn Services have been
asked to carry out the Watts Close roundabout. It is hoped that a site
meeting will be arranged with Mr Jaggard very soon to discuss the problem
with drainage in the play area. |
Clerk |
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3.2 |
Village Hall Car Park |
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The Village Hall has now
been given a copy of the quotation from M.B. Surfacing together with the
Parish Council’s offer to pay 80% towards the costs. Awaiting a reply. |
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3.3 |
Best Kept Village
Competition |
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Mrs S Flack stated that
only two people sent back comments regarding the competition entry. These
comments would now be used to compile the Parish Council’s entry into the
competition. |
SF |
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3.4 |
Street Lights |
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It was noted that a reply
had been received from the insurance company of the driver who knocked down
the street light in High Easter Road. They say that they will be happy to
reimburse the cost of repairs once the work has been carried out. |
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4.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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The financial position as at 28.02.05 was as follows: £149.34 in the
current account and £15,388.28 in the NSB account. Totalling: £15,537.62.
£5,000 will be transferred from the NSB a/c to the current a/c on 17th
March. |
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5.0 |
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
GRANT |
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Mrs S Flack stated that
Essex County Council has agreed to give £1,000 to all Parish and Town
Councils in Essex. Initially the money was to be used towards IT equipment
but it is now believed that the money can be used towards a number of things
to benefit each village. It was suggested that suggestions on how it should
be spent should be invited in the next news letter. |
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6.0 |
PLANNING |
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UTT/0172/05/OP –
Erection of industrial workshop, storage, office & staff welfare buildings;
removal of 5 no. existing buildings. Mawkinherds Farm, Wellstye Green,
Barnston. This application was considered and there were no objections
made providing that all of the trees remain. |
Clerk |
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UTT/0203/05/FUL –
Erection of detached garden room/greenhouse/potting shed. Taverners, Onslow
Green, Barnston. This application was considered and there were no
objections made. |
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UTT/0377/05/FUL –
Single storey rear extension – 42 Barnston Green, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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THE CARAVAN –
BISHOP’S GREEN, BARNSTON |
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It was noted that the Land
Registry has received an application from the occupier of the caravan at
Bishop’s Green to register the land upon which his caravan stands as owned
by him. The District Council has no objection to the land being
registered. It was unanimously agreed that the Parish Council should
strongly object to this and should also lodge their objections with Head of
ECC Legal Services and Councillor David Finch. |
Clerk |
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RESULTS:
UTT/2122/04/FUL & UTT/2123/05/05/LB – Erection of two storey side
extension; front porch; insertion of front door & two windows; two dormer
windows to front and internal works associated with above. It was noted
that these applications have been granted permission subject to conditions. |
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UTT/2153/04/FUL –
Proposed infilling o area between dwelling and garage to provide covered
walk through area. Medhurst, High Easter Road, Barnston. It was noted
that these applications have been granted permission subject to conditions. |
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UTT/0089/05/FUL –Two
storey side extension and alterations. 8 Barnston Green, Barnston. It
was noted that this application has been granted permission subject to
conditions. |
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7.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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7.1 |
UDC – Concession Card
for Leisure Connection |
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It was noted that the take
up on the above scheme has been disappointing. It was agreed that the
scheme should be advertised on the notice board. |
Clerk |
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7.2 |
Stop Stansted Expansion |
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Representatives from the
above campaign wish to attend a Parish Council meeting to update members and
the community with the progress in the campaign. It was agreed that a
meeting would not be necessary at this point but wished to be kept in touch
with their efforts. When more specific news is available, a meeting should
be arranged. |
Clerk |
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7.4 |
EALC - Chairman’s Day |
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Mr R Burlend expressed an
interest in attending this course on 24th March. It was noted
that the course costs £41 and that there are only a few places left. The
Clerk was asked to check availability and report back to the Chairman. |
Clerk |
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8.0 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS |
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8.1 |
It was noted that there has
been several unpleasant incidents in the village recently. A resident’s car
has been purposely scratched; the Handyman has reported that somebody is
using one of the bus shelters as a public convenience on a daily basis. It
was agreed that the Handyman must be properly equipped if he is to be
expected to clean this on a regular basis. Mr G Ball agreed to look into
this. It was agreed that a portable hose, disinfectant etc. should be
purchased for this purpose. It was also noted that mud is being thrown over
the seat in The Chase bus shelter. It was agreed that the Handyman should
be asked to clean this away. |
GB/Clerk |
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8.2 |
It was agreed that the
number of signs and cars at the Bushel & Sack Hotel have increased again.
Some of the signs are obstructing the footpath. It was agreed that the
Clerk should write to the District Council about this. |
Clerk |
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9.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheque was
agreed and signed: |
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DE Contractors Ltd (street
light repairs) |
£423.00 |
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P. Tuckwell Ltd (ride-on
mower service & repairs) |
£505.16 |
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Ernest Doe & Sons
(deflector for Mountfield mower) |
£16.55 |
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Fastsigns (play area
contact signs) |
£89.07 |
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Mrs C Weston (wages &
expenses) |
£196.97 |
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Direct Debits |
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UDC (garage rent) |
£38.89 |
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Virgin Mobile (Parish
Council telephone calls) |
£3.54 |
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There being no further
business the meeting closed at 8.55pm. The next Parish Council meeting will
take place on Monday 11th April 2005. |
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