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NOTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 10 OCTOBER 2005


FOOTPATHS

It was noted that some minor stile repairs were necessary, and also agreed to investigate the possibility of installing some additional dog gates to certain stiles.

 

VILLAGE GREEN

It was noted that (unpleasant) evidence of dogs being taken on the Green continues to be found on occasions: as mentioned last month, the Council would once again ask all residents to comply with the ban on such use.  Efforts will be made to source a larger “no dogs” sign for display at the green entrance.

 

HIGHWAYS

Last month the Council appealed to all residents to keep foliage cut back adjacent to highways.  The Council’s attention has also been drawn to several instances where large stones or boulders have been placed on highway verges, presumably in an attempt to deter parking in the areas concerned.   Somerset Highways have asked us to advise all those affected that such stones are illegal obstructions, and to point out that individual householders could not be covered by their household insurance if an incident were to occur as a result of such stones being present.

 

The Council also agreed to write to Somerset County Council in support of the various letters recently written by residents asking for traffic lights to be installed at the Fox and Goose Junction.

 

It was also agreed to ask Sedgemoor District Council if the times of the visits of the road sweeping machine could occasionally be varied, as at present its visits nearly always coincide with parents parking by the School. 

 

GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 2006/7

Local organisation who wish to apply for grants from the Parish Council during the 2006/7 financial year are reminded once again that applications must be made to the Clerk to the Council (address below) to arrive no later Friday 9 December 2005.  The Council Meeting to be held on 12 December will set the overall grant budget for the next financial year and once this has been done we regret that it is not possible to consider late applications.

 

Applications must be made in writing and must include brief details and costs of the project(s) for which grant is sought together with an indication of the amounts the organisation is raising from other sources, together with the name, address, and telephone number of a contact who can provide further information if required.  The Council reserves the right to ask to see a copy of the applicant organisation=s most recent Statement of Accounts or to ask a representative to attend a Council Meeting to answer questions on the application.

 

PLANNING

Woodbine Farm, 144 Brent Street: reproofing main roof, retention of 7 replacement windows and pitched roofs to 2 rear dormer windows and internal alterations to Woodbine Farmhouse: retention of rear door, screens and internal alterations to Gardeners Cottage [Listed Building Consent application]: : no observations.

                                    2 Manor Ride: fell one White Maple Tree: to be opposed as the Council was not satisfied that the security needs of the property necessitated the removal of a healthy tree.

                        Sanders Garden World, Bristol Road: erection of extension to polytunnel to form additional retail and storage areas: no objections subject to the proposed storage area being used only for storage.

 

The Council sends its Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all residents.

 

Next Meeting: Monday 12 December 2005 in the School  

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


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