| 1128 |
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APOLOGIES
FOR ABSENCE. |
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Cllrs. Lusty
and Lewis sent their apologies. |
| 1129 |
|
MINUTES OF
THE LAST MEETING. |
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Cllr. Otter
asked that the words 'and it was agreed that part of Downham Road may need to
be changed.' be deleted from Minute 1111. Countryside and Rights of Way Act
2000 Provisional Map for East England. Cllr. Williams said that the words 'It
was agreed that Cllr. Williams would look into the matter and make
recommendations at the next meeting' should also be deleted from the paragraph.
|
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Cllr. Otter
asked for the words 'redevelopment of the bus station' to replace 'bus shelter'
in the first line of Minute 1124. Report by Chelmsford Borough Councillor Ian
Grundy. |
|
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Cllr. Otter
asked for the words 'redevelopment of the bus station' to replace 'bus shelter'
in the first line of Minute 1124. Report by Chelmsford Borough Councillor Ian
Grundy. |
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The Minutes of
the last Meeting, having been previously circulated, were then duly signed as a
true record of events. All agreed. |
| 1130 |
|
MATTERS
ARISING FROM THE MINUTES |
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Christmas
Tree - The Clerk read out a note that had been received from Mr Harnett
offering to kindly donate a tree to the village. It was agreed that Cllr.
Johnson would speak to Cllr. Lewis to arrange delivery/collection of the tree.
Cllr. Johnson also agreed to speak to Cllr. Lewis to find out the current
situation with regard to the new tree that was being purchased |
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Tree Warden
Scheme - The Chairman advised that regrettably Frances Hall had resigned
from the position. The Chairman said that he would put an article into Stock
Press to see if there were any other volunteers. The Chairman said that he
would speak to the gentleman who had enquired about the position a couple of
months ago. |
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Proposal for
more posts in Mill Lane - It was agreed that this item could be removed
from the Agenda. |
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Village Pump
in Back Lane - The Clerk read out the quotations that had been received
from Ingatestone Forge and G. Blackwell. The Clerk also read out a letter that
had been received from Galleywood Construction who had declined submitting a
quotation. It was therefore agreed that the Clerk should try and obtain two
more quotations. |
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The Larches
- The Chairman advised that he had received a letter from the Surveyors who
are associated with the owners. The Chairman advised that he had contacted some
local valuers who were going to come and give him a rough estimate for the
land. The Chairman advised that he was going to meet with a man from Essex
Playing Fields and Children's Play Association with regard to obtaining
information on planning guidance and suitability of the land. It was agreed
that Cllrs. Johnson and Elliott would accompany the Chairman to these various
meetings. |
|
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Letter to
The Boundary Committee re Periodic Electoral Review of Essex -
Parliamentary Constituencies Revised Recommendations - Nothing to report. |
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Countryside
and Rights of Way Act 2000 Provisional Map Issue for East England - It was
agreed that this item could be removed from the Agenda. |
|
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Mill
Road/Downham Road Footpath - Cllr. Williams reported that the ditch is
still next to the footpath. It was agreed that the Clerk would chase the matter
up with Chelmsford Borough Council. |
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Entertainment Licence for Greenwoods Estate Health and Spa -
A meeting had not yet been arranged for Mr Osib to come and address the public.
Cllr. Otter reported that Greenwoods had put up new signs but she did not think
that planning approval had been granted yet. It was therefore agreed that the
Clerk should check to see whether approval had been received. |
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Footpath
between the Common and Mill Lane - The Clerk read out the quotations that
had been received from Timbertec, D. Jarvis and Russell Marchant for replacing
the fencing and tidying up the scruffy piece of land where people had been
dumping their rubbish. It was agreed that the contract should be given to
Russell Marchant. |
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Copse of the
Edge of the Common, next to Boundary House, which is covered in a pile of
rubbish. - The Clerk read out the quotations that had been received from
Timbertec, D. Jarvis and Russell Marchant for replacing the fencing and tidying
up the scruffy piece of land where people had been dumping their rubbish. It
was agreed that the contract should be given to Russell Marchant. |
|
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Birch
Lane/Downham Road Footpath - It was agreed that the Clerk should chase the
matter up. |
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Blackboard Advertisement Boards - The Clerk advised that
Christine Lyons was unable to attend the meeting that evening but would attend
on the 31st January 2005 to discuss the regulations on advertisement boards.
The Chairman agreed to speak to Christine Lyons before the next meeting. |
|
|
Noticeboard
for outside Village Hall - The Clerk advised that she had received a
telephone call from a builder asking where the Parish Council wanted their
noticeboard put when they took the wall down. Unfortunately the builder failed
to leave a name or telephone number so the Clerk has been unable to return his
call. The Chairman agreed to speak to Cllr. Lewis about the matter. |
|
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Fairfields,
Marigold Lane - people living in 'The Hawthorns'. Nothing further to
report. |
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23 High
Street - The Clerk advised that she had written to Kevin Chitty but no
reply had been received. It was agreed that the item should be removed from the
Agenda. |
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Stafford
House, The Square - The Chairman read out a letter that had been received
from Mr Jennings in which he advised that the allegations that a dog breeding
business is being operated from his premises is both presumptuous and untrue.
He advised that him and his Wife exhibit West Highland White Terriers as a
hobby and on occasion do breed the odd litter for their own purposes. This
means one litter a year and is in no way considered a business as one would
need to breed five or more litters a year to be considered a breeding business
under Kennel Club Regulations. Mr Jennings advised that his Wife does on
occasion groom dogs at their address but again the number is too small to be
considered a business. As regards the recent change of position of Mr Jennings
door, he advised that the works were only undertaken following formal
applications and subsequent written permission from Chelmsford Borough
Council.Mr Jennings also raised the subject of reducing the number of HGV
vehicles passing through the village. The Chairman read out his reply to Mr
Jennings in which he advised that following a survey carried out by Chelmsford
Borough Council regarding HGV vehicles, the majority of vehicles are
legitimately using the B1007 between Billericay and Chelmsford and there is no
evidence of the route being used as a short cut to bypass main trunk routes
(A127/A130/A12). Following a discussion at the meeting with Mr Jennings, the
Chairman agreed to write a formal letter to him. |
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Trees in Mill Road and Thornton Place - The Clerk advised
that the work had been carried out. |
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Layby on
Stock/Ingatestone Road just before Buttsbury Church - It was reported that
the area had been cleared and repaired. |
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Dip by the
Village Sign - Russell Marchant had agreed to carry out the work at no
extra cost to the quotations he had already sent in |
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Swan Lane
Bridleway - Cllr.Elliott advised that Chelmsford Borough Council had put
new posts in. |
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Village Sign - Nothing to report. |
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Bricks used
to fill up potholes on Common Car Park - Cllr. Johnson advised that she had
looked at the area and could not see a problem with it. Cllr. Otter said that
she would concur with Cllr. Johnson's comments. Cllr.Elliott suggested putting
safety grass from Wicksteed on the car park area. The Chairman agreed to look
into the matter. |
| 1131 |
|
GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE. |
|
a) |
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from James-Motion enclosing a statutory
notice of intent to apply for a full transfer with regard to The Bear Inn. |
|
b) |
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Eileen Mayer with regard to the Parish
Council's objections to billboards |
|
c) |
The Clerk read
out an anonymous letter that had been received with regard to a large wooden
building at the rear of a property in Smallgains Lane that had been reported to
the Enforcement Officer. The Parish Council understand that this is not an
issue and it was agreed that the Clerk should obtain clarification from
Chelmsford Borough Council. |
|
d) |
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Essex County Council with regard to
Winter Service and enclosing an extract from the Winter Service Operation Plan
2004 with regard to Salt Bins. |
|
e) |
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from The Standards Board for England with
regard to Lobby Groups, Dual-Hatted Members and the Code of Conduct: Guidance
for Members. The Clerk gave each Councillor a copy of the guidance. |
|
f) |
The Chairman
read out an anonymous E-Mail he had received from a parishioner with regard to
the rumour that travellers had bought a plot of land near to the Kings Head
Public House on Stock Road. The Chairman advised that he had replied to the
parishioner advising that the Parish Council were unable to comment on sales
and purchases of specific pieces of land and that it is not possible for the
Council to take any action until any potential legal activity has taken place.
The Chairman reported that he had then received another E-Mail advising that
the plot of land had changed hands over the weekend to an undisclosed buyer
despite attempts by local residents to organize a consortia to buy the land.
The Clerk advised that she had also received telephone calls regarding the
matter. |
| 1132 |
|
PLANNING
MATTERS. |
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|
The Clerk
advised that White Cottage, 104 Mill Road, is listed and read out an extract
from The Department for Culture Media and Sport. |
|
|
The Clerk read
out letters that had been received from Chelmsford Borough Council's Planning
Department giving the owners of Orchard Cottage, 1 Birch Lane, permission to
fell one Weeping Ash to the ground, which was situated in the rear garden.
Permission had also been granted for the owners of Little Orchard, 5 The
Paddock, to fell to ground level the Silver Birch closest to the road and to
remove stump and replace somewhere along the frontage of the property.
Permission had also been granted for 4 Silver Birch trees to be felled to
ground level on land in the ownership of Mr Mortar at the land adjacent to Oak
Hall, Goatsmoor Lane. Permission had also been granted for the coppice
consisting of Hornbeam, Holly, Hazel and Hawthorn to allow regeneration to be
layed on the Bridleway boundary to land owned by Mr Mortar. |
|
|
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Wayne Jewell, Enforcement Officer,
with regard to land adjacent to Pilgrims Farm. Mr Jewell said that following
several site visits and an examination of planning records, no breach of
planning consent appears to have taken place. He advised that he has been
unable to find any evidence that the stable has been used as a dwelling. |
|
|
The
Clerk read out a letter that had been received from Keith Holmes, Development
Manager, at Chelmsford Borough Council advising that Mr Tant of 18 Birch Lane
had gone to appeal in respect of his recent planning application. It was agreed
that the Clerk should write to the Planning Inspectorate re-iterating the
Parish Council's earlier comments. |
|
|
Update on
Long Gables. |
|
|
The Chairman
advised that he was expecting a formal reply from Chelmsford Borough Council
with regard to the erection of a summerhouse. |
|
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Applications: |
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| Application No |
04/02016/FUL. |
|
Additional business area and parking. |
| Location: |
Kings Head Farm, Stock Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Turner. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
|
| Application No |
04/02288/FUL. |
|
Extension to existing bungalow to form a
residential annexe. |
| Location: |
Rosa Penna, Stock Lane, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mrs & Mrs N. Giblin. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
|
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|
| Application No |
04/02386/FUL. |
|
Change of use from barn to dwelling. |
| Location: |
The Paddocks, Stock Lane, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mr L. Kasparian. |
| The Parish Council commented that
this was a change of use in the Green Belt. |
|
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|
| Application No |
04/02397/FUL. |
|
Conversion of single dwelling to form 2
cottages together with demolition of existing porch and rear extensions,
erection of replacement part two storey/part single storey rear extensions, new
highway crossover and formation of new access drive serving new car parking
area. |
| Location: |
51 High Street, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
R & J Fenwick. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
|
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|
| Application No |
04/02347/FUL. |
|
Demolition of existing garage/outbuilding.
Erection of 1 bedroom detached dwelling. |
| Location: |
Land Adjacent 11 Back Lane, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Escot. |
| The Parish Council had received
objections to this application. The Parish Council commented that this is over
development in a conservation area on a very small plot. There is restricted
parking and access. |
|
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|
| Application No |
04/02317/FUL. |
|
Single storey side extension and single storey
rear extension. |
| Location: |
15 Austen Drive, Stock. |
| Applicant: |
Mr J. Baker. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
|
|
|
Results:
| Application No |
04/01928/FUL. |
|
Please note: An amendment has been made to the
description of the proposal. It has been altered to read Installation of
Outdoor Swimming Pool instead of Single storey outbuilding to rear garden -
pool room/gym, plant room store and w.c. |
| Location: |
85 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
N. Mason. |
| Approved. |
|
|
|
| Application No |
04/01957/FUL. |
|
New dormer window to front elevation. |
| Location: |
2 Rectory Close, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Visser. |
| Approved. |
|
|
|
| Application No |
04/01889/FUL. |
|
Replacement dwelling. |
| Location: |
102 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr Curtis. |
| Withdrawn. |
|
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|
| Application No |
04/01982/FUL. |
|
Erection of detached double garage and
conversion of existing garage to study/family room. |
| Location: |
Little Orchard, 5 The Paddock, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs P. Greenwood. |
| Approved. |
|
|
|
| Application No |
04/02134/FUL. |
|
Two storey side extension. |
| Location: |
2 Little Farm Cottages, Buttsbury, Ingatestone,
Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Corper. |
| Approved. |
|
| 1133 |
|
FINANCE.
|
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|
Annual
Donations. The Clerk read out letters that had been received from All
Saints' Church and Our Lady & St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Parish
Council requesting their annual grants from Stock Parish Council. It was agreed
that a churchyard grant of £200.00 would be made to All Saints Church and
£75.00 to Our Lady & St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Parish Council.
The Clerk also read out letters from The Tweedy Charity and Stock Press
requesting their annual donation. It was agreed that this year's donation to
The Tweedy Charity would be for £150.00 and the donation to Stock Press
would be for £50.00. A donation of £200.00 was also approved for
Essex Air Ambulance. All of these payments were made under Section 137. |
|
|
Cheques to
be Signed - The following cheques were approved for payment and signed:
|
| 101004 |
£579.54 |
Mrs
L.J.Green |
Salary 1.11.04 - 30.11.04
|
| 101005 |
£92.25 |
Inland Revenue
Only |
PAYE and N.I. |
| 101006 |
£113.87 |
Mrs L.J. Green
|
Expenses |
| 101007 |
£116.00 |
Mark Henderson |
Grass Cutting
Churchyard |
| 101008 |
£57.09 |
British Telecommunications Plc |
Office
Telephone |
| 101009 |
£150.00 |
Tweedy Charity |
Annual
Donation |
| 101010 |
£200.00 |
All Saints Church |
All Saints
Church |
| 101011 |
£75.00 |
Our Lady & St. Joseph R.C.Church |
Annual
Donation |
| 101012 |
£200.00 |
Essex Air Ambulance |
Annual
Donation |
| 101013 |
£50.00 |
Stock Press |
Annual
Donation |
| 101014 |
£18.00 |
Royal British Legion |
Poppy
Wreath |
| 101015 |
£687.38 |
Timbertec |
Work to trees
in Mill Road |
|
|
|
Transfer of
Funds - On the 22nd November 2004 notice was given to transfer
£2,000.00 from the Business Reserve Account to the Current Account.
Transfer due to take place on the 29th November 2004. |
|
|
Barclays
Bank Base Rate Tracker - The matter was discussed and it was agreed that
transferring some funds to the new account would be left to the Clerk's
discretion. The Chairman asked the Clerk to find out what the security was on
Barclays on-line banking service and whether they compensated for fraudulent
use. Cllr. Otter asked for it to be minuted that she would not like to see the
Parish Council using Internet banking. |
|
|
Precept and
Budget for 2005/06 - The Clerk had prepared the Budget and circulated
copies to the Councillors at the meeting. It was agreed that the Councillors
would look at the document and the matter would be discussed at the next
meeting. It was agreed that the Precept for 2005 should remain at
£30,000.00. |
| 1134 |
|
BEST VALUE
GROUP REPORT. |
|
|
Traffic
Management - The Chairman advised that the work outstanding should be done
by Christmas. It was agreed that the Parish Council would see how the road
settles once it has weathered. |
|
|
Playground
- The Chairman suggested doing some work to the existing play area. Cllr.
Elliott suggested taking the swings completely down or replacing the posts. It
was agreed that the Chairman would speak to the Essex Playing Fields and
Children's Play Association about the matter. Cllr. Johnson felt that the
existing play area should be re-developed. |
| 1135 |
|
GRASS
CUTTING. |
|
|
Cllr. Johnson advised that the pond desperately needs cleaning. It
was agreed that the Clerk would contact Paul Williams regarding the
matter. |
| 1136 |
|
STREET
LIGHTING |
|
|
Proposed
Street Lighting on the Paved Dakyn Drive/Swan Lane Footpath - The Chairman
advised that the trees had now been cut. The Clerk agreed to contact Mr
Crossley in order that he could organise the new lighting. |
| 1137 |
|
WAR ON WASTE. |
|
|
Nothing to
report. |
| 1138 |
|
BUS
SHELTERS. |
|
|
Cllr. Otter
advised that she had recently attended a meeting at which she continued to say
bus fares for children were too high. She advised that the meeting were behind
her on this matter. Cllr. Grundy advised that First Direct and Chelmsford
Borough Council were having a meeting in January and that he would raise this
issue. |
| 1139 |
|
MAINTENANCE |
|
|
The Chairman
reported that someone emptying the bins on the Common had slipped down the
ditch and had hurt his back. The Chairman advised that Health and Safety were
now involved and that they were recommending that a bridge is put over the
ditch or a pipe is put across. The Chairman advised that he had met with Mr
Rushbrook of Chelmsford Borough Council and that Health and Safety were going
to contact him. |
|
|
Cllr. Johnson
reported that the bin outside the paper shop had not been emptied even though
it had been reported. |
|
|
Cllr. Johnson
advised that she still had the litterbin for the bus shelter at her house. It
was agreed that the Clerk would ask Mr Marchant to install the bin. |
|
|
Cllr. Elliott
reported that the ditch by the top of Common Lane up towards the Cricket
Pavilion needed clearing and the hedge trimming. It was agreed that the Clerk
should ask Mr Marchant to contact Cllr. Elliott in order that she could show
him the work to be done. |
| 1140 |
|
OPEN
SPACES. |
|
|
Nothing to
report. |
| 1141 |
|
ROAD SIGNS
AND FOOTPATHS |
|
|
The Clerk
advised that Mr Barry Woodgate had complained about the state of the footpaths
outside the Almshouses.The Chairman said that it would be put down as a project
alongside the Common. |
| 1142 |
|
VILLAGE HALL
REPORT. |
|
|
Cllr. Williams
gave the following report on the meeting held on 8th November. |
|
|
Cllr. Williams
had reported that the Parish Council had had a visit from the Senior Licensing
Officer of Chelmsford Borough Council and had suggested that the Village Hall
Management Committee contact him regarding the new proposals for village
halls. |
|
|
The Treasurer
presented the accounts and stated that there would be a rent review forthwith,
with increases from 2% to 2.5% as from the beginning of January. Jeff Tully,
the Hall Manager, reported that all ongoing works had been completed, including
repairs to the gents' toilets. There was a new clock in the small hall and two
new electric heaters for the stage. Mr Tully asked that people leaving the hall
should check that all windows and doors were closed properly. |
|
|
There will be a
Christmas Fayre on 4th December and there is a possibility of a Farmers Market
in the New Year. A Conservative quiz night was held on 19th November and there
will be a further quiz night on 19th March 2005. |
|
|
The car park
was discussed as the surface is cracking in places. In fact, the top surface
has never been laid as the type of surface had never been decided. However,
this must be carried out. The extended part of the car park was paid for by the
Parish Council and the Chairman would like confirmation that the Parish Council
will undertake to pay for the top surface, at least of the extended area.
Quotations should be available in the New Year. |
| 1143 |
|
REPORT BY
CHELMSFORD BOROUGH COUNCILLOR IAN GRUNDY. |
|
|
Cllr. Grundy advised that a lot of work is going on regarding the
Licensing Act and that the Borough had received a lot of enquiries on the
matter and that a lot of seminars were going on. |
|
|
Cllr. Grundy
advised that new schedules have been delivered with regard to the collection of
rubbish. Cllr. Williams suggested continuing the brown bin collection
throughout the winter. Cllr. Grundy said that he would take the point to
Chelmsford Borough Council as other people had also suggested this to him.
Cllr. Grundy advised that hopefully there would be news on the expansion of the
recycling service to cardboard. |
|
|
Cllr. Grundy
reported that ammunition had been discovered at Hylands Park |
|
|
Cllr. Grundy
said that he felt the Parish Council should try and buy land in the village and
that the matter should be considered in future precepts. It was agreed that
this should be considered in the future. |
| 1144 |
|
ESSEX RURAL
HOUSING TRUST |
|
|
Nothing to
report. |
| 1145 |
|
STOCK
VILLAGE APPRAISAL. |
|
|
Cllr. Grundy
advised that he had draft copies of South Hanningfield's Design Statement if
the Parish Council wanted to look at them. The Chairman advised that it had
been agreed to postpone the project until the Spring and that the Parish
Council were looking at a Village Plan first and then the next step would be
the Design Statement. |
| 1146 |
|
DATE OF THE
NEXT MEETING. |
|
|
The next
Meeting of the Parish Council is on the 10th January 2005 |
|
|
The Chairman
thanked everyone for coming; the meeting closed at 10.12pm. |