NOTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 4 SEPTEMBER 2006

FOOTPATHS AND THE VILLAGE GREEN

Arrangements were made to progress the various minor works identified as necessary in the RoSPA report following the annual safety inspection of the Village Green play equipment, with particular reference to repairing the “Brent Flyer” and arranging to infill the gaps in the between some of the safety surfacing tiles.

It was also agreed to raise, with Sedgemoor District Council, the problems caused by the failure of the collection contractors to pick up and rubbish left by the bins, and to ask that Council for a sign making it clear that there are, at present, no facilities for the recycling of cardboard.

HIGHWAYS

It was agreed to investigate the possibility of arranging local cutting back of the hedges in Crooked Lane.  The Council continues to receive complaints about the difficulties caused by overgrown hedges (particularly where, as is the case in some instances, they have become so bad that the growth impinges on the highway) and appeals once again to all residents with road frontages to ensure that hedges, shrubs, etc are kept trimmed and do not cause difficulties for pedestrians, cyclists, or drivers. 

EXTERNAL AUDIT

The Council noted that the 2005/6 Accounts had been approved by the External Auditors appointed by the Government, without any qualifications or amendments.  The Council also recorded its thanks to its Internal Auditor, who verified the accounts before they were submitted for external audit.

FIREWORKS

With 5th November fast approaching, and also an increased incidence of firework parties to celebrate special events, the Council asks all residents to bear in mind that fireworks can cause extreme distress to animals, especially when extremely loud bangs are involved.  Loud and lengthy displays can also cause distress to adjoining residents.  Please be considerate when planning a fireworks celebration.

PUBLIC TOILETS

It was decided to accept the offer from Sedgemoor District Council to transfer the toilets back to the Parish Council. With effect from 1 April next year, at a price which reflects and acknowledges the advantageous terms on which the Parish originally sold the land to Sedgemoor.  Faced with the alternative of closure of the toilets from next Spring, the Parish Council took the view that they were an essential amenity for the village in general and for families visiting the Village Green, and people attending events on the Village Green in particular.  The Council hopes to be able to make savings on the running costs quoted by the District Council once it assumes responsibility.   

PLANNING (including items from the 17 July Meeting)

Land to the south of Burton Row Farm: formation of horse riding arena: no objections provided no floodlighting is  installed and the facilities are for private use only, in the interests of the amenity of neighbouring residents.        

Far Side, Hill Lane: erection of conservatory: no observations.

Next Meeting: Monday 2 October in the School 

Public Session 7.30pm, meetings commence as soon after 7.30pm as Public Session concludes

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