October 2023

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting Friday 6th October 2023

In the absence of Cllr Reed,  Cllr Howells took the Chair.

ATTENDANCE.    Cllrs  J Howells (Chair), P Behrens, M Ryan. T Thomas                             .W Searle, L Vardy.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Cllrs  D Reed, G Ford. P Rule, M West,  C/Cllr J Martin.

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Mr & Mrs  Hudson

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Mr & Mrs Hudson addressed the Council concerning the removal of trees at Relubbus on their property and how they are acting on Cornwall Council advice,  The Chair stated that the Parish Council can not at this moment comment on this matter.

DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

Nothing Raised

C/CLLR MARTINS REPORT

In his absence the Clerk read out the latest report which included  various items that are on this months agenda

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

Cllr Ryan pointed out that under planning a planning number was incorrect and should read PA23/05567 not PA23/05667 It was then proposed by Cllr W Searle  and seconded by Cllr Ryan that the Chair sign the minutes circulated prior to this meeting as being a correct record of that meeting.   All Councillors  Agreed.

CHAIRMANS/CLERKS REPORT

The Clerk reported that the Defibrillator was due to be installed at the Institute in the coming week.

The new notice board has been put up at the Old Schoolroom                                            

The Clerk stated that parking  at the Church and also the Old Schoolroom was in danger of disappearing because the parking spaces at the farm yard could be lost, Also the cemetery was becoming full and will need to be extended, There followed a discussion and it was decided to put this item on the next agenda.

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

The Clerk asked for the following cheques for payment

1      EDF                                     £48.67

2      R Calfe(Webhost)               29,99

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

PLANNING

PA23/06995  Mr Pellow,,    After a discussion it was proposed by          

Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr Behrens that the Parish Council recommend approval of this application with several reservations which will be listed and sent to the planning officer.

A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.

ALICE DALE UPDATE.

The Clerk reported that the books are with the accountants and there will be a full report next meeting when savings can be discussed in full..

CIL PAYMENTS

It was reported that the Parish Council has up to this point approx. £800 pounds to spend on community projects..

TELEPHONE BOX at ROSUDGEON

Cllr Vardy  said that it was not a good idea for the Parish Council to purchase the telephone box as it has limited use to the Parish and the idea of a book box was flawed as it will be to close to the Car boot field,   There followed a discussion with several ideas being put forward,  The trustees were asked to look into this and to report back

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN.OPEN SPACES

The Parish Council was asked to formally approve two open spaces for the neighbourhood plan.

Friendship woods and Rosudgeon playing fields.

It was proposed by  Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr Behrens that

St Hilary Parish Council formally approve the above open spaces

All Councillors Agreed

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN APPROVAL

After a full and frank discussion concerning the approval of the neighbourhood plan for St Hilary Parish.

It was proposed by  Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr W Searle  that the Parish Council formally approve the neighbourhood plan in its entirety ,    All Councillors Agreed

REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION

Cllr Ryan                           Nothing to Report

Cllr W Searle                    Nothing to Report

Cllr  Thomas                     Nothing to Report

Cllr Behrens                            Nothing to Report

Cllr Vardy        Asked if another Councillor would like to take over being the representative on the CAP committee.

Cllr Howells                             Nothing to report

The Chair then closed the meeting at  20.46pm