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A presentation
was given by Alison Maw of Essex County Council's Parish Paths Partnership
(P3). After discussion, it was agreed that the Parish Council would sign the
agreement with Essex County Council. Cllr. Elliott was appointed as the Parish
Council's representative. A working group would be set up consisting of Cllrs.
Elliott, Easton, Johnson and Williams. |
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P.C. Adrian
Elmer attended the meeting with a Community Support Officer and discussions
were held with them. |
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APOLOGIES
FOR ABSENCE. |
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The Chairman
advised that Cllr. Lewis would be attending the meeting later. However, Cllr.
Lewis did not manage to attend the meeting. |
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MINUTES OF
THE LAST MEETING. |
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It was agreed
that the words 'at the meeting' would be added to the end of the first sentence
of Precept and Budget for 2005/06. It was agreed that the word 'had' before
'circulated' would be omitted from the sentence. |
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Cllr. Lusty
asked for the word 'permission' to be inserted after Birch Lane in the second
line of the second paragraph of Minute 1132. |
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It was agreed
that the final paragraph of the Minutes regarding the Local Development
Framework would be deleted. |
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The Minutes of
the last Meeting, having been previously circulated, were then duly signed as a
true record of events. Majority agreed. |
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MATTERS
ARISING FROM THE MINUTES. |
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Christmas
Tree - It was agreed that a thank you letter should be sent to Harnett's
together with an explanation as to why the tree was not erected. |
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Tree Warden
Scheme - The Chairman advised that he had left a message for the man
interested in becoming Tree Warden. |
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Village Pump
in Back Lane - The matter was discussed and it was agreed that the contract
should be given to Ingatestone Forge to make and supply the metal grille well
cover at a cost of £285.00 plus VAT and to G. Blackwell to carry out the
brickwork at a cost of £1,000.00. |
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The Larches
- The Chairman advised that he had E-Mailed Essex Playing Fields and that
somebody would be in touch with him this week to arrange a meeting. The
Chairman advised that he had been approached indirectly by the Woodland Trust
about joining the Parish Council in purchasing the land. |
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Letter to
The Boundary Committee re Periodic Electoral Review of Essex -
Parliamentary Constituencies Revised Recommendations - Nothing to report.
It was agreed that this item could be removed from the Agenda. |
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Entertainment Licence for Greenwoods Estate Health and Spa -
The Clerk advised that approval had been received for the advertisment
boards. |
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Blackboard
Advertisement Boards - The Chairman agreed to speak to Christine Lyons
before the next meeting. |
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The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Chris Romer of Chelmsford Borough
Council regarding the following footpaths:- |
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Footpath 16
- Mr Romer had asked his operatives to install a horse/bicycle barrier at
Downham Road. This is at the request of the landowners. The old rotten stile
was removed because it prevented access to the cutting equipment and not needed
to restrain farm stock. It was agreed that a copy of this letter should be
given to Cllr. Elliott in order that the matter could be pursued with P3 |
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Footpath 32
- Mr Romer has not had an application from the landowner for a stile at
Smallgains Lane. It is the landowner who needs to make an application for an
obstruction on a Right of Way. In this case, Mr Romer would be reluctant to
accede because, if the animals escape, it is because of the disrepair of his
own paddock fencing and it would not stop the horses reaching the road via his
neighbours' land. It was agreed that a copy of this letter should be given to
Cllr. Elliott in order that the matter could be pursued with P3. |
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Footpath 62 - Mr Romer has been dealing with the owner of
'Cornerfield' and he has now made a route to the east of the horse chestnut
tree, which he hopes makes an adequate path. If the Parish still considers the
ditch to be dangerous, Mr Romer would be grateful for any help members can give
to resolve what is a boundary dispute between neighbours. It was agreed that a
copy of this letter should be given to Cllr. Elliott in order that the matter
could be pursued with P3. |
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Footpath
between the Common and Mill Lane and Copse of the Edge of the Common, next to
Boundary House, which is covered in a pile of rubbish. - Cllr. Elliott
advised that the work had been carried out. Clerk to ask Mr Marchant for an
invoice. Cllr. Grundy asked for a letter to be sent to the Cricket Club
reminding them that the area had been cleared and asking them not to put any
waste on the piece of land. Cllr. Elliott asked for some daffodil and bluebell
bulbs to be planted in the area. |
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Noticeboards
- After discussion, it was agreed that the Chairman would order two
noticeboards for the Parish Council. As regards a general parish noticeboard
and noticeboards for Back Lane and Moat House these would be discussed at the
next meeting. Suggestions made of where to erect the boards were on the Common,
by the brick bus shelter and by the library. The Chairman agreed to speak to
the planning department about the matter. |
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Fairfields,
Marigold Lane - people living in 'The Hawthorns'. The Clerk advised that a
planning application had now been received for this property |
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Dip by the
Village Sign - It was reported that this work had not yet been carried out.
Clerk to chase matter |
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Village Sign - Nothing to report |
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Common Car
Park - The Chairman advised that he had E-mailed Wicksteed regarding the
safety surface. It was agreed that when the weather gets better the area should
be looked at together with outside the Almshouses and outside the Church. |
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Anonymous
letter received about property in Smallgains Lane - The Clerk advised that
she had received clarification from Wayne Jewell of Chelmsford Borough Council
that there had not been a breach of planning. |
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Litterbin
for Bus Shelter - Clerk to chase matter as Mr Marchant had not contacted
Cllr. Johnson with regard to erecting the litterbin. |
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Ditch by the top of the Common - Clerk to obtain further
quotations, as Mr Marchant had not contacted Cllr. Elliott about clearing the
ditch and trimming the hedge. |
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GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE. |
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a) |
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Mr Vale, Principal Engineer, at
Chelmsford Borough Council regarding works to Brittons Lane. It was agreed that
the Clerk should write back advising that there have always been two entrances
to the field concerned. |
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b) |
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Mr Holmes, Development Manager, at
Chelmsford Borough Council regarding the next Parish Council Meeting to be held
on 17th February at 7pm at the Council Chamber. Cllr. Otter to attend. |
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c) |
The Clerk read
out a letter that had been received from Essex County Council regarding
Minerals and Waste Development Framework re making planning documents available
to the public. Chairman to send in reply asking if they can be put in the
library. |
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d) |
Letters of
thanks had been received from Essex Air Ambulance, Stock Press and Our Lady
& St. Joseph R.C. Church Parish Council in respect of the grants that had
received from Stock Parish Council. |
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e) |
The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from Essex County Council regarding
Draft East of England Plan Questionnaire. It was agreed that the Chairman would
draft a reply and circulate to the Councillors in order that it could be
discussed at the next meeting. |
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f) |
The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from Chelmsford Borough Council
regarding Anti-Social Motorcycle Use. It was reported that there were problems
on the other side of Swan Woods. A copy of the letter together with the
complaint form was given to Roger Watling to put on the website. The Chairman
also agreed to give a copy of the complaint form to Cllr. Lewis to
complete. |
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h) |
Cllr. Otter
advised that she had been sent a document regarding demonstration sessions that
were being held regarding Essex County Council Transport Plan. It was agreed
that she would send details to the Clerk in order that it could be circulated
to all Councillors. |
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i) |
The Chairman
reported that there had been two complaints received regarding dog fouling in
Mill Road. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact Chelmsford Borough
Council to make sure that there were adequate signs in place. |
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PLANNING
MATTERS. |
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Update on
Long Gables |
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The Chairman
and Clerk advised that as far as Chelmsford Borough Council were concerned the
case is now closed. It was agreed that the item could be taken off of the
Agenda. It was agreed that the Clerk would ask for this information to be put
in writing. |
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Applications: |
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| Application No |
04/02496/FUL |
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Continuation of use of barn as a separate
dwelling. |
| Location: |
Land Adjacent Fairfields, Marigold Lane,
Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs K. Squibb. |
| The Parish Council commented that
they do not support retrospective planning applications. This is inappropriate
development, which is visually intrusive and detrimental to the character and
amenity of the area. |
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| Application No |
04/02530/FUL |
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Loft conversion. |
| Location: |
Springfield Farm, Potash Road, Billericay
Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr A. Argent. |
| Under the Clerk's delegated power,
and after consultation with Cllrs. Johnson, Elliott and Williams, no comments
were made. |
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| Application No |
04/02502/FUL |
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Installation of new extraction equipment. |
| Location: |
20 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Modobbirali Shah |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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| Application No |
. 04/02560/FUL |
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Amendment to planning permission 99/00932/FUL
for domestic garage - insertion of gable windows and addition of single
dormer. |
| Location: |
Oakmore, 37 Birch Lane, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr D. Redden. |
| The Parish Council commented that
they do not support retrospective planning applications. It makes a mockery of
the whole process. The property is now approximately 2 metres higher than
originally planned and is out of character with the rest of the area. It
appears that it has been designed for residential occupation. |
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| Application No |
04/02604/FUL |
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Garage extension, use of garage for utility and
two storey rear extension. |
| Location: |
57 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs K. Saville |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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| Application No |
. 04/02561/FUL |
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Side extension to form an annexe. |
| Location: |
3 Garden End, Common Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr D. Woodward. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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| Application No |
04/02579/OUT |
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Proposed replacement dwelling. |
| Location: |
Broomfield Farm, Broomwood Lane, Ramsden Heath,
Billericay |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs B.J. Morter. |
| The Parish Council have no comments
provided the application meets with the criteria mentioned in Christine Lyons'
letter. |
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| Application No |
04/02542/FUL |
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Replacement dwelling and replacement
garage. |
| Location: |
102 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr Curtis. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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| Application No |
04/02627/CLEUD. |
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Use of building for motor vehicle repairs and
servicing. |
| Location: |
Workshop Rear of Stockdale, Smallgains Lane,
Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr M. Stevens. |
| The Parish Council commented that
as far as they were concerned, the business has been carried out from these
premises for at least ten years. |
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| Application No |
04/02634/FUL. |
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Minor amendments to approved scheme (ref
04/00108/FUL) - retention of existing car port and replacement of car port roof
with pitched roof. |
| Location: |
Highwood House, 106 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs P. Morcon. |
| The Parish Council had no comments
to make. |
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Results:
| Application No |
04/01954/ADV |
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Retention of internally illuminated projecting
AA sign on entrance gate pier. |
| Location: |
Greenwoods Estate, Stock Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr Ashor Osib |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/01955/LBC |
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Retention of internally illuminated projecting
AA sign on entrance gate pier. |
| Location: |
Greenwoods Estate, Stock Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr Ashor Osib |
| Approved. |
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| Application No |
04/02087/ADV |
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Non illuminated post mounted signs at the
entrance |
| Location: |
Greenwoods Estate, Stock Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr Ashor Osib |
| Approved |
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| Application No |
04/02254/FUL |
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Demolition of rear extension (subsidence)
rebuild to match existing. |
| Location: |
130 Mill Road, Stock |
| Applicant: |
Mr & Mrs Harding |
| Approved. |
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The Chairman
discussed exhibition boards to display the plans at meetings. It was agreed
that the Chairman would order a board with 8 panels. |
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FINANCE.
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Cheques to
be Signed - The following cheques were approved for payment and
signed: |
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| 101016 |
£579.75 |
Mrs
L.J.Green |
Salary 1.12.04 -
31.12.04 |
| 101017 |
£92.04 |
Inland Revenue
Only |
PAYE and N.I. |
| 101018 |
£88.95 |
Mrs
L.J.Green |
Expenses |
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Transfer of
Funds - On the 17th December 2004 notice was given to transfer
£1,000.00 from the Business Reserve Account to the Current Account.
Transfer took place on the 24th December 2004. On the 3rd January 2005 notice
was given to transfer £1,000.00 from the Business Reserve Account to the
Current Account. Transfer took place on the 10th January 2005. |
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Barclays
Bank Base Rate Tracker - On the 20th December £40,000.00 was
transferred from the Business Reserve Account to the Base Rate Tracker. The
Clerk advised that she had spoken to Barclays Bank regarding their internet
security. |
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Budget for
2005/06 - It was agreed that this item would be held over until the next
meeting. |
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Cricket Club
Contribution for 2004 - It was agreed that this item would be held over
until the next meeting. |
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BEST VALUE
GROUP REPORT. |
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Traffic
Management - The Chairman reported that he had received an E-Mail from
Chelmsford Borough Council with regard to the works around the village to
finish off the plans. He advised that the decisions made were totally
unsatisfactory. He advised that a sign would be put at the north end of the
village and one in Mill Road. Chelmsford Borough Council felt that the white
gates would restrict visibility. The Chairman advised that he had arranged to
have a meeting with Norman Robinson on Wednesday 12th January to discuss the
matter. The Chairman said that what Chelmsford Borough Council are saying is
totally unacceptable as the original proposals were meant to have passed a
safety audit. |
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Playground -
The Chairman advised that he had E-mailed Wicksteed asking them to visit
the existing site and give the Parish Council a plan and quotation to up-date
the whole area. Cllr. Elliott reported that the swings were installed in
1978. |
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GRASS CUTTING. |
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It was agreed
that the Clerk should keep chasing Paul Williams with regard to cleaning the
pond. It was agreed that a letter should be sent to ELS advising them that
until a meeting has been arranged with the Parish Council, Paul Williams and
themselves, ELS are still obliged to carry out the original contract terms as
stated in their letter of the 16th February 2004. |
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STREET
LIGHTING |
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Proposed Street Lighting on the Paved Dakyn Drive/Swan Lane Footpath -
The Clerk read out an E-Mail received from Paul Crossley. Cllr. Tully said
that the work had been carried out. It was agreed that this item could now be
removed from the Agenda. |
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WAR ON
WASTE. |
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Nothing to
report. It was agreed that this item could now be removed from the Agenda.
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| 1158 |
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BUS
SHELTERS. |
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Nothing to
report. |
| 1159 |
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MAINTENANCE |
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Nothing to
report |
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OPEN
SPACES |
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Cllr. Otter
stated that a lot of trees had been cut down and could the Parish Council plant
some new ones. The Chairman said that the Parish Council should get the tree
warden involved with planting new trees. |
| 1161 |
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ROAD SIGNS
AND FOOTPATHS |
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Cllr. Tully
reported that the banner advertising 'Alpha' outside Christ Church had been up
for a long time and wondered whether it could now be taken down. The Chairman
agreed to look into the matter. |
| 1162 |
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VILLAGE HALL
REPORT. |
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Cllr. Williams
advised that no meeting had been held. |
| 1163 |
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REPORT BY
CHELMSFORD BOROUGH COUNCILLOR IAN GRUNDY. |
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Cllr. Grundy
reported that a lot was going on regarding the licensing situation. The
Licensing Officer was due to give a presentation to the Village Hall and they
were also in discussions with the Cricket Club. Cllr. Grundy advised that there
was going to be a de-limitation of taxi cabs. There are currently 104 licences
in issue. |
| 1164 |
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ESSEX RURAL
HOUSING TRUST |
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The Chairman
read out a letter that had been received from Anne Bishop of the Essex Rural
Housing Trust. Mrs Bishop advised that it would not be too long before the
Village Information Day could be arranged and that there was quite a lot going
on behind the scenes. |
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Mrs Bishop
advised that Liz Best and a colleague from Chelmsford BC Housing Department
were very supportive of the proposed scheme. A partner housing association was
being sought to fund the scheme and own and manage the completed homes once
built. |
| 1165 |
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STOCK
VILLAGE APPRAISAL. |
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The Chairman
reported that the Parish Council needed to get a sub-committee together. The
Chairman said that he would organise a meeting. |
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DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING. |
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The next
Meeting of the Parish Council is on the 31st January 2005. It was agreed that
the Annual Parish Meeting would be held at Stock Primary School on Wednesday
27th April at 7.30pm. The meeting on Monday 25th April would now just be an
ordinary Parish Council meeting. |
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The Chairman
thanked everyone for coming; the meeting closed at 10.15pm. |