Minutes of a meeting of Weeley Parish Council Meeting, held at Weeley Village Hall,
7.30pm Monday 21 June 2021
- Present
- Cllrs Beady, Botterell, Fitzpatrick, Foster, Hamilton (Chair), Foster, Spong, Clerk; N Baker
- ECC Councillor
- Daniel Land
1. Apologies
- Cllrs Brown and Taylor
2. Confirmation of minutes
The minutes of 4 May were approved; proposed; Cllr Botterell, seconded, Cllr Spong.
3. Declarations of interest
None.
4. Actions taken since the previous meeting
Three new benches have been installed.
5. Questions from members of the public
None
6. Clerk recruitment
Kevin Harkin will start work on 1 July and work alongside the current clerk until 1 September.
7. Essex County Council & Tendring District Council liaison reports
Cllr Land reported on the LHP, his locality fund, and requested notification of any highways reference numbers.
8. Weeley Residents’ Association report
Some events have been postponed due to the extension of the Covid lockdown but outings planned for later in the summer will go ahead.
9. Weeley in Bloom
Summer planters are all complete.
10. Correspondence
Correspondence has been received from Tendring Brass Band. It was agreed to give them a donation of £275. Proposed; Cllr Hamilton; seconded, Cllr Spong.
11. Planning
| Application | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21/00607/FUL | Installation of extended bay window and open porch extension | 10 Hilltop Crescent Weeley |
| No objection | ||
| 21/00423/FUL | Proposed erection of closeboarded fence to replace existing fencing and erection of garden shed. | 3 Hillside House Cravenwood Close Weeley |
| No objection | ||
| 21/00791/FUL | Erection of wooden shed/workshop with new larger outbuilding (workshop/gym) alongside western boundary of property (following demolition of existing shed) | Greenacres Wenlock Road Weeley |
| No objection |
12. Local Plan
Local Plan is on track for completion this year.
13. Highways & footpaths
Footpath 3 is impassable but will be cut soon. A number of potholes have been reported.
14. Street lights
The following need attention 9059 Hilltop; 9029 near White Hart; 9082, near St. Andrew’s Primary School.
15. Tree Warden
No report.
16. Playing Field
Nothing to report.
17. Playground
The annual inspection report has been received. All items are either ‘low risk’ or ‘very low risk'. It was agreed to take action on a number of ‘low risk’ items.
18. Grass cutting & maintenance
Nothing to report.
19. TDALC
Nothing to report.
20. Rural policing
28 crimes in April.
21. Speedwatch
Re-started on May 4, 16 sessions completed and 90 speeders recorded. Three more sites to be risk assessed. Concerns about the safety of the school crossing patrol.
22. Benches
The proposed memorial bench scheme was agreed. Proposed; Cllr Hamilton; seconded, Cllr Botterell.
23. Christmas tree
UK Power Networks have responded to a request for festival lights. More details is needed to submit a formal application.
24. Auditor
It was agreed to appoint Jan Stobart as the Council’s internal auditor for the current financial year at a cost of £200. Proposed; Cllr Hamilton; seconded, Cllr Spong.
25. Payments
The following payments were approved. Proposed; Cllr Green, seconded; Cllr Hamilton.
| Invoice Date | Cheque No. | Payee | Purpose | Net £ | VAT £ | Gross £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/06/2021 | 103133 | N BAKER | SALARY MAY & JUNE | 957.30 | 957.30 | |
| 21/06/2021 | 103134 | N BAKER | MILEAGE | 33.30 | 33.30 | |
| 21/06/2021 | 103128 | N BAKER | ZOOM LICENCE | 119.90 | 119.90 | |
| 21/06/2021 | 103128 | N BAKER | ZOOM LICENCE VAT | 23.98 | 23.98 | |
| 31/05/2021 | 103129 | HMRC | TAX | 4.20 | 4.20 | |
| 01/06/2021 | 103124 | A&J LIGHTING | MONTHLY MAINTENANCE | 99.98 | 20.00 | 119.98 |
| 12/05/2021 | 103124 | A&J LIGHTING | STREET LIGHT REPAIR | 65.00 | 13.00 | 78.00 |
| TOTAL | 197.98 | |||||
| 18/06/2021 | 103130 | ALPINE | BENCH INSTALLATION | 2486.40 | ||
| 28/05/2021 | 103125 | KENDALL FACILITY MGMT (MAY) | GROUNDS MAINTENANCE | 433.78 | 86.76 | 520.54 |
| 28/04/2021 | 103131 | KENDALL FACILITY MGMT (APR) | GROUNDS MAINTENANCE | 433.78 | 86.76 | 520.54 |
| 02/06/2021 | DD | E-ON | STREET LIGHT ELECTRICITY | 364.26 | 346.34 | 459.10 |
26. Further questions from the public
Questions were asked about the use of barbeques on the Playing Field and about shrubs impeding visibility between Waylands Drive and Festival Close. WPC was thanked for providing the petanque rink, which is being very well used.