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WOODLAND ROAD
Residents from Woodland Road attended the meeting to find out what progress,
if any, had been made regarding flood defences. The Parish Council heard
from Dist Cllr David Hughes that Andy McCausland had left MHDC. A
Consultant, Ben Fleming, had been appointed, together with Rex Thomas who
had previously worked for the Environment Agency. They would now be
reviewing the flood problems of the whole area, and Dist Cllr David Hughes
would be pressing for Woodland Road to be at the top of the Agenda. The
Council and residents expressed their frustration that over a year had gone
by, and we were no nearer to any real action taking place. Dist Cllr Hughes
confirmed that the original plans from Andy McCausland would form the basis
of the next plan, and he was trying to get this through under the auspices
of the MHDC budget. However, he had approached Festival Housing about
funding, but no definite amount could be agreed until all costings had taken
place. The Council discussed the possibility of a temporary measure, as
residents reported that during recent rainstorms water would have entered
their homes if they had not dug a ditch themselves to divert the water. Dist
Cllr Hughes felt that the Council should give the new appointees time to get
to grips with the problem, and stressed the importance of finding the right
long term technical solution. It was agreed that a meeting should be
arranged in the near future with District and Parish Councillors, the residents
and the new Consultants.
FLOOD SURVEY
Malvern Hills District Council was now undertaking a local survey of flood
damage, water flows and levels etc. from the July 07 flooding, and the
Parish Council was being asked to mark up parish maps accordingly. Parish
Councillors would be visiting parishioners affected by the 07 floods to make
sure the information was as accurate as possible.
HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS
The Council keep a continuous eye on highways and byways problems including
verge encroachments, potholes, drainage and general maintenance of the local
roads and lanes. The Council was pleased to hear that the signs for Longley
Green had now finally been replaced. However, it was agreed that a further
small sign stating "In the Parish of Suckley" be added, otherwise visitors
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Nigel Potter from Community First put forward a presentation to
the Council relating to affordable housing in Suckley. This followed on from
his first meeting with the Council in January 2008 and a site visit in March
2008. Although no specific sites had been agreed upon he felt that the next
step should be a Housing Needs Survey which would be undertaken by Community
First. After a lengthy discussion. the Council agreed to consider the
proposal for a Survey.
MAP BOARD
The Clerk reported that she had not yet received costings for signing to the
map board. She had sent the views of the Council regarding the location of
the signs to Paul Stevenson at Traffic Management, Worcs Co Council and he
had agreed with these. Dist Cllr A Warburton was hoping to get some funding
for these signs from MHDC.
SUCKLEY POST OFFICE
The Council had held a special meeting on 4th August to discuss the best
way to start a campaign should the decision be made to close the Post Office
at Suckley. Using the guidance notes from the Association of Local Councils,
the first step was to draw up local views and statistics to present to Post
Office Limited. The Clerk reported that there had been a huge response to
the questionnaires sent out around the parish by the Council, which clearly
demonstrated the depth of feeling about the importance of the Post Office to
village life. Fortunately, the Post Office had been spared and would remain
open for the foreseeable future.
Date of the next Parish Council
Meeting is 7.00 pm in Suckley Village Hall on Monday 10th November
2008.
There is always time at the
beginning of the meeting for parishioners to make a short address to the
Councillors for discussion in the meeting.
DIANA TAYLOR Clerk to
Suckley Parish Council
9 Lambourne Avenue, Malvern, Worcs WRI4 INL
Tel: 01684 569430
E-Mail: dtaylorsuckley@msn.com |
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1. Apologies for Absence
2. Declaration of Interest [please record in attendance register with
agenda number
and declare to meeting with reason]
3. Public Participation
The Chairman will invite members of the public present to make a short
presentation to
the Council
3.l Report from County Councillor
3,2 District Councillors Report (other than Woodland
Road Agenda Item 5)
3.3 Facility For Lengthsman to report if required
3.4 Facility for Footpaths Warden to report if required
3.5 Local Police Officer's Report
4. Approve and sign Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 8th
September 2008
Approve and sign Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 22nd
September 2008
5. WOODLAND ROAD
Flood Defences (Dist Cllrs to report)
6. MHDC Flood Survey
7. HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS
(a) Footpaths (any items not covered by Footpath Wardens Report)
(b) Lengthsman (any items not covered by Report from Lengthsman)
(c) Verge encroachment ~ chunks of concrete placed along the edge
of the verge
at Primrose Hill/Birchwood Lane in
Cradley/Storridge area
(d) "Single Track Road" signs Blackhouse Lane
(e) Longley Green In the Parish of Suckley` signs have been
requested by the
Clerk. but these will not be regarded
as a priority by the County Council.
(f) Blocked drains in the Parish
(i) Two further blocked drains
near The Batch
8. MAP BOARD
(a) Funding for cost of signing
9. THE SPHERE TAXI
(Report from Cllr AW Huband)
10. CHARITY REPORT(s)
(a) Brookes Memorial Fund (Cllr L Devenish)
(b) The Hill Trust (Cllr R Harward)
(c) John Palmer Foundation (Cllr R Harward)
11. COUNCILLOR TRAINING (Clerk to report)
12. BT Telephone Kiosk Village Hall car park (Clerk to report)
13. FINANCE
(a) Cheques for authorisation Clerks expenses Sept/Oct 08 to be
advised;
Clerks office equipment/o/heads 6
months to end Sept 08 £125.00;
Aardvark Tractors & Mowers (Playing
Fields); Lengthsman fees -
September 08 Emergency Flood Work;
October/November 08 to be
advised; Community First Subscription
; Aardvark Tractors & Mowers
(Playing Fields); The Hill Trust
(b) Approval of Accounts to 30th September 2008 available for the
meeting.
(c) Bank Mandate
14. CLERK SALARY REVIEW
15. PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE
(Cllr J Green/Cllr C Luton to report)
I6. RISK/SAFETY ASSESSMENT
(a) Report on any negative inspections of Bus Shelters, Playground
Equipment,
Skateboard Facility, Sports
Equipment, Trees in Quarry. Map Board.
I7. PRECEPT 2009/10
I8. THE QUARRY
I9. PLANNING
(a) Briefing Note from MHDC Amendments to the General Permitted
Development
Order more restrictive set of rights
for Conservation Areas and AONB Areas.
(attached for information)
(b) To note the following Amendments/Permissions from MHDC
(i) Worlds End Cottage, Longley
Green, Suckley. Proposed two storey extension
To rear
Planning Permission Granted
(ii) Lower Grove Hill Farm. Suckley,
Worcs. Proposed addition to existing barn
For hay
and implement storage and Proposed Menage Planning Permission
Granted
(c) (iii) To consider the following Planning Application;
Location Lower Barrow Kiln, Suckley. Worcs.
Proposal: Oak framed garden room extensions
Applicant: Mr W Ward
20. SUCKLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL.
(a) (Cllr L Devenish to report)
(b) Parking Suckley Primary School
21. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Council to consider the proposal for a Housing Needs
Survey
22. CALC Malvern Hills Area Committee
23. SOUTH WEST WORCS JOINT CORE STRATEGY
Preferred Options Paper
24. Worcs Co Council A Waste Core Strategy Issues & Opinions
25. PARISH PLAN
26. CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence is available for viewing from 6.45
pm
27. DATES FOR 2009 MEETINGS
28. MATTERS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
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