June 2023

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting Friday  5th June 2023.

ATTENDANCE

Cllrs  D Reed, (Chairman), P Behrens,  J Howells, P Rule, M Ryan. W Searle, T Thomas, L Vardy, M West

APOLOGIES

Cllr G Ford,

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

C/Cllr J Martin

C/Cllr MARTIN  REPORT

Cllr Martin informed the Council what committees he would be involved with including planning,

There was a discussion concerning the mining of lithium in the  County and could also impact on our Parish, Cllr Martin said he would inform the Parish Council as soon as he has any more information concerning the mining , Cllr Martin stated that he has looked into some of the items that are causing concern for the Parish Council and would be reporting back when there is more information

POLICE REPORT

Not available

DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

Nothing Raised

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

It was proposed by   Cllr Ryan and seconded by  Cllr Thomas that the Chairman sign the minutes  circulated prior to this meeting as being a correct record of that meeting, All Councillors Agreed.

CHAIRMANS REPORT

Cllr Reed   Stated that most of what he wanted to report is already on the agenda, But we do need a statement tree for the memorial garden along with some fruit trees of a Cornish variety  .

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

The Clerk asked for the following cheques for payment..

1      R E calfe                (electoral roll)         £21.00

2      CALC                                                         342.00

It was proposed by  Thomas  and seconded by Cllr West  that the Council accept payment of all cheques,   All Agreed.

ANNUAL GOVERNANCE REPORT

The Clerk read out the governance report and it was then proposed by Cllr Howells and seconded by  Cllr Ford that the Council accept the report ,  All Agreed.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

All Councillors were handed the end of year report for 2022/23

It was then proposed by  Cllr  Reed and seconded by Cllr  Rule  that the Council approve the statement of accounts, All Agreed.

PLANNING

PA23/04025,  Mr & Mrs Gilmour, After a long and detailed discussion it was proposed by  Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr Thomas   that the Council recommend refusal of this application (details of this objection are on file)  A vote was taken and the motion was carried by 7 votes to 1 .

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN UPDATE

Cllr Ryan   gave Councillors an update stating that we have reached the stage for article 14, This is a requirement to follow the rules and to consult with the public,  With this done we are very near to the finish, we are close to signing off the plan this should take place within the next two weeks.

REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION

Cllr Rule,   Reported that the Telephone box at \Rosudgeon has been cleared but there was still some work needed such as a new door which will cost about £160..00  ,  But we need an official document from the trustees before we can move forward,This to be on the next agenda.

Cllr Thomas                  Nothing to report

Cllr Searle                     Nothing to report

Cllr Howells     Reported that there was Japanese knotweed  near to Colenso.

Cllr West                      Nothing to report

Cllr Ryan                       Nothing to report

Cllr Vardy       reported that there has been no progress concerning the speeding issues in the Parish

Cllr Reed                        Nothing to report

The Chairman then closed the meeting at  21.05pm

March 2023

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting  Friday 3rd March 2023

ATTENDANCE

Cllrs  P Behrens (Chairman), D Reed (V/Chairman), G Ford, J Howells P Rule, M Ryan, T Thomas, L Vardy, M West.

APOLOGIES

None

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Mr G Bell

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Mr Bell gave the Council a talk about his proposal for a Cycleway from Newtown to Rosudgeon using old and new? Paths within our Parish and Germoe Parish, He then answered questions from the Council and admitted that this will take a long time, Cllr Behrens told Mr Bell that he needs to contact landowners as a matter of priority before he can move forward.

DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

Nothing Raised

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

It was proposed by Cllr Howells  and seconded by  Cllr Thomas that the Council accept the minutes circulated prior to this meeting as being a correct record of that meeting, All Councillors  agreed.

CHAIRMANS REPORT

Cllr Behrens said that there was nothing to report as all items our on the agenda,

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

The Clerk asked for the following cheques for payment

1           St Hilary Church (Hire/Hall)              £240.00

It was proposed by Cllr Behrens and seconded by Cllr Reed that the Council accept payment of all Cheques,  All Councillors agreed.

PLANNING

The Clerk said that there are no plans to discuss

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN UPDATE

Cllr Ryan  said that real progress has been made with article 14 which will have to go to the Parish Council first before going to County for consultation, This is a lengthy document and could be ready in the next two weeks.  The document could be ready for public consultation in about six weeks and it should also go on our website.

ALICE DALE REPORT

Nothing to report

CIL PAYMENTS(Defibrillator)

After a discussion regarding the purchase of a defibrillator it was decided that this should be held over until the next meeting when a final decision will be made.                                                                            In the meantime the Parish Council should purchase a First Aid kit to be held in the Institute and put information in the notice boards informing the public where there are defibrillators and first aid kits are in the area.

ELECTION OF NEW COUNCILLOR

After two rounds of voting the Council could not come to a decision as to who will be the new Councillor.                                                          It was decided to invite the applicants to another round of interviews at the next meeting.

REPORTS FOCR CONSIDERATION

Cllr Ford                   Nothing to report

Cllr  Rule      Asked if there was any update concerning the enforcement notice to Dove Cottage, The Clerk replied that he will chase it up.

Cllr Vardy                   Nothing to report

Cllr  Reed                    Nothing to report

Cllr Howells           Said that Japanese sedge weed was becoming prevalent in the area.   asked the Clerk if he could get a hard copy of the local plan.,

Cllr  Thomas                 Nothing to report.

Cllr Ryan        30mph sign at Packet lane still not been put right.

Asked the Clerk if there is any news concerning the Caravan in a field at Woodstock, The Clerk said that he has spoken to the owners who stated that the Caravan was not being used for residential purposes.

Cllr West     Reported that there is a lot of mud along New road.

Cllr Behrens   Instigated a discussion re social Housing in Cornwall and that we should write to the Council to ask why they are still  building houses when the infrastructure cannot cope with the extra pressure involved.

The Chairman then closed the meeting at   20.55pm

February 2023

ST HILARY PARISH Council Meeting Friday 3rd February 2023

ATTENDANCE

Cllrs P Behrens(Chairman), D Reed (V/Chairman), G Ford, J Howells,   P Rule, M Ryan, T Thomas, L Vardy.

APOLOGIES.

Cllr West

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

None

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Nothing Raised

DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

Nothing Raised

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

It was proposed by Cllr Howells and seconded by Cllr Reed that the Council accept the minutes circulated prior to this meeting as being a correct record of that meeting,   All Councillors Agreed.

CHAIRMANS REPORT

The Chairman stated that the appeal by Mr Martin (Avalon) was successful with a few restrictions imposed, The Clerk was asked to send a copy of the decision to all Councillors,

It was decided to invite the Chairman of Germoe Parish Council to our next meeting to discuss the proposed cycle way from Helston to Penzance,

The state of New road is giving cause for  concern the Clerk to contact County again and also report to County about the lane from Colenso to Halamanning which is also in a bad state and needs urgent repairs.

PLANNING

PA23/                  After a discussion it was proposed by Cllr Rule and seconded by Cllr Ryan that the Council recommend approval of this application,   All Agreed.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN UPDATE

Cllr Ryan  stated that there has been no progress and that they will need   another meeting soon.

ALICE DALE CHARITY UPDATE

The Clerk reported that there has been one bill paid and other than that there has been no progress.

CIL PAYMENTS

The Clerk said that most of the first payment s have been made but we still have to spend the second round of money.

It was decided to put the purchase of a defibrillator on the next agenda.

Cllr Reed said that it would be a good idea to have some Owl boxes in the Parish and a new notice board for Plain an Gwarry...                    Cllr Ryan    Said that the notice boards need information updating.

REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION

CLLR REED                     Nothing to report

CLLR  THOMAS     Reported that  4x4s  have been using footpaths and bridleways and causing considerable damage to the surfaces

CLLR HOWELLS     Said that there a four candidates for the post of County Councillor

CLLR RULE              Nothing to report

CLLR  VARDY          Nothing to report

CLLR RYAN              Nothing to report

CLLR  FORD             Nothing to report

CLLR  RULE              Nothing to report

The Chairman then closed the meeting at 20.25.