MINUTES OF THE MEETING, BRIZLINCOTE PARISH COUNCIL,

19^th AUGUST, 2021, AT 7PM AT THE GLEBE

 Present: Cllrs L Campion (Chair), A Cowan (Vice Chair), R Ludford-Brooks

W Qneibi, B Bidgood, K Hyde, R Page, S Moss, J Trivedy, B Marsden

In attendance:  Borough Cllrs B Peters, C Wileman, County Cllr C  Wileman, PCSO’s I Smith, J Wells  and Mrs K Lear (clerk)

Public participation – 3 members of the public were present.                                                               1/19-8-21      Apologies

Apologies were accepted from Cllr B Judd.  It was noted that  County Cllr C Wileman will be arriving later.

2/19-8-21      Declarations of interest and dispensation requests. None submitted.

3/19-8-21      Minutes of the previous council meeting:

 Res 28  It was resolved that the minutes of the 22^ND July  2021 were an accurate and factual record and that the chair signs them accordingly.

4/19-8-21      Chairs report

 It was noted that the NHS community day was a great success.

Cllr Qneibi kindly offered to restore the remembrance bench at the top of Beaufort Road.  Clerk to order stain.

It was agreed that the Youth and Children Working Group would now be called  East Staffs Art Competition Working Group.

5/19-8-21      Community Engagement

1. Brizlincote in bloom

The presentation event was very successful.

1. Time capsule

A notice has now been created with the aim of asking local groups to complete.  Attendees were asked if they would complete a time capsule notice and return to Cllr Hyde.

1. Parish Plan

Cllr Hyde circulated notes which were created following the initial consultation which was produced 18 months ago. There was a discussion that the matters/issues raised would be a good focus for drafting now of a  business plan which members could review also annually as part of budget setting.

Res  29 It was a resolved that the working party drafts a business plan encompassing contents of the parish plan consultations which will be presented to full council for consideration.

Residents who assisted with the consultations would also be contacted with an update along with the next steps and thanked for their valuable input.

The following working group membership was agreed:

Cllrs K Hyde, R Ludford-Brooks, B Judd, J Trivedy, L Campion and W Qneibi

1. Family nature walk

It was noted that orders had now been placed.

Additional bird boxes had been donated.

Burton conservation group will be appointed  to do a survey at the Hollows. Activities to be considered at a later date.

1. Good Neighbour Presentation Evening

The presentation event will be postponed until the end of September.

1. Benches

Members felt that additional benches around the parish would be a good benefit for the community.

The following locations were suggested:-

Scalpcliffe Hill x 2

The Wild Meadow x 2

Beaufort Road near to Quorn Close x 1

Cricketers Close x 1

Other locations were suggested ie footpath off Elms Road.  It was noted that it was important that the correct locations were sourced.

It was agreed that the clerk circulates a list of possible locations for members to select their preferred 5.

Borough Cllr Peters confirmed that he would be happy to consider a grant application via the community fund for this project.

Res 30  It was resolved in principle that the benches would be purchased up to 5, budget £3.5K

1. Pocket library

The proposal to carry out a survey was defeated.  It was suggested that alternatives for a community library be explored.

It was suggested that Rider House be contacted to establish their turnover of books loaned for their community book loan service.

1. Christmas tree/Queen’s Green Canopy

It was noted that the land will be surveyed.  Costs are still being explored for the planting and purchase of a 15ft tree.

The land owner had given permission for a tree to be planted.

 6/19-8-21      Highways – Speed restrictions for Violet Way, Beaufort Road

A member confirmed that materials and prices had gone up but Highways needed to supply the parish council with estimated costs for proposed works.

Res 31  It was resolved that the existing ear marked reserves for the speed control provision would increase to £15K.

County Cllr Wileman confirmed that he would discuss this with highways.

7/19-8-21      County, Borough Councillor  and Staffordshire Police reports:

PCSO I Smith forwarded the monthly report prior to the meeting.

It was noted that it was important that residents did report incidents to Staffordshire police.

Borough Cllr Peters advised members that the pest control which continuing to be implemented.  He was meeting with the Chief Inspector to discuss ongoing ASB issues within the parish.

Borough Cllr Wileman updated members in relation to the maintenance programmes around the parish.

County Cllr Wileman updated members on the timetable for highway works.  SCC have agreed to carry out a full review of the phasing of the traffic lights at Swan Junction.  Full vehicle count to be carried out in October.

 8/19-8-21      Finance

Cllr Cowan confirmed that from September payments will be presented at the monthly meeting.

a)Payments processed under delegated powers were noted.

 b) Payments approved

Res 32  It was resolved that the above payments would be processed.

9/19-8-21           Planning applications and matters

Planning applications

P/2021/01005, 26 Holme Farm – no objections

P/2021/0687, 27 Clay Street – no objections

Planning applications permitted

P/2021/00881, 19 Clifton Way

P/2021/00876, 25 Doveridge Road

P/221/00823, Land fronting Rider House

P/2021/00653, 22 Brizlincote Lane

 10/19-8–21   Policies and practices

1. Code of conduct

Res 33  Following a minor change of ‘all gifts’ to be added, it was resolved that the policy was adopted.

1. Complaints procedure

Res 34 It was resolved that the complaints procedure was adopted.

11/19-8-21    Officer report/correspondence

Allotments – Members were advised that an enquiry had been made for additional allotment sites.  Members agreed that this would be noted in the event of any future land supply.  It was also suggested that the resident be advised to contact adjacent parish councils to establish any land availability they may have and ESBC Open Spaces.

SPCA – clerk made councillors aware of the  training courses available.

Stay Local Campaign – Clerk made members aware of the campaign. ESBC have been made aware of possible interest.

Clerk advised members that resident enquiries in relation to overgrown tree branches etc were sign posted to third parties.

12/19-8-21    Members’ reports

Members were made aware of the St Peters Church services on the 12^th September, notice of such to be included on the council facebook page when received by the clerk.

It was noted that permission had been granted for councillors to spend up to £60 for training.

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