NOTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 4 FEBRUARY 2008

VILLAGE GREEN

The Council was delighted to hear that its application for grant funding for the provision of new items of play equipment had been successful.  The contract for the supply of the equipment has now been placed and it should be installed shortly after Easter.  The Council also agreed the terms of the grass cutting contract for 2008.  It was noted that problems with the emptying of the recycling banks continued and Sedgemoor District Council are being pressed to resolve the issue.

BRENT CORNER NOTICE BOARD 

A health and safety issue has now come to light which precludes the erection of the Board in the position which had been previously agreed.  Following a discussion of the alternative options the Council decided that the Board should be stored for the time being pending future developments which might afford a potential alternative site.

HIGHWAYS

While the Council welcomed the flood alleviation works which were the reason for the proposed temporary road closures in Burton Row and Brent Street, it nevertheless decided to raise concerns with Somerset Highways about the lack of direct communication with directly affected residents and also the adverse impact on local businesses resulting from the cumulative impact of the two closures.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

The Council reviewed the arrangements for the Annual Parish Meeting which is to be held this year on 21 April, and agreed to invite a guest speaker from the Sedgemoor Citizens Advice Bureau. 

PROPOSED SCHOOL SOLAR ARRAY

The Council resolved to advise the School of its support for this project, which is welcomed as an example of renewable energy which does not have adverse repercussions on the neighbourhood.

POWER OUTAGES

It was agreed to write to Western Power to express concern at the continued problem of power outages in the Village

PLANNING

Brentmead, Brent Road: retention of a mobile home used as accommodation for deputy manager of animal centre: no observations.

Brent Knoll Primary School: installation of solar panels on roof: to be supported (see above).

Next Meeting: Monday 3 March in the School 

Public Session 7.30pm, meeting commences as soon after 7.30pm as Public Session concludes

Michael Endacott, Parish Clerk

Hill Cottage, Worlebury Hill Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9TL

Tel 01934 628230

STOP PRESS

The Council has been meeting to interview potential candidates for the Clerk’s post in view of the imminent retirement of the present incumbent.  Subject to some final checks, the post is to be offered to Mr Owen Cullwick who lives in Burnham-on-Sea.  

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