Minutes of the Parish CouncilMeeting ofHolt Parish Council

Held14th January 2015at Holt Parish Hall 7:15 pm

Item / 38 / Action By
Public Open Session – 25 present
Land at Broadbridge, Lower Rowe; Caravans on site. Members of public present expressing their continued concern with the current unauthorised siting of a number of caravans at this location. The Parish Council has received a response to letter written to East Dorset District Council which was read out and will be placed on the parish council website for viewing.
141 / Attendance
Cllr Norman Willis (Chairman)
Cllr Dick Irish (Vice Chairman)
Cllr Susan Frost
Cllr Celia Moore
Cllr Marjorie Shaw
Cllr Jim Stone
Cllr Janet Wallace
Lisa Goodwin (Clerk)
Apologies received from:
Cllr Spencer Flower (County & District Councillor)
Cllr Peter Finney (CountyCouncillor Holt & West Moors)
Cllr Bob Finlay tendered his resignation with immediate effect.
142 / Declarations of Interests & Requests for Dispensation
None.
143 / East Boro Housing
Visit by representatives of local Housing Trust, East Boro Housing and Landowner with outline proposals for an affordable housing development of 10 dwellings adjacent to The Stocks Inn, Furzehill.
Members agreed that East Boro Housing should pursue the proposal with the Local Authority, however it should be noted that members do have concerns about how the dwellings will be allocated to ensure that local people in need will have priority.
144 / Confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held 17th December2014
The minutes of the meeting, having been circulated previously to all members; were confirmed as correct, approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman.
145 / Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Meeting 17th December 2014
None.
146 / Parish Hall Matters
None.
147 / Highway Matters
  • 1029637 ManningtonBridge – Reported drains need clearing on south side also.
  • Grips around the Parish have been cleared by DCC.
  • 1030812 Holt Road past Sub Station – grips cleared by ditches need clearing. Clerk to report to DCC.
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  • 1030814 Holt Road Cattle Grid by ‘Gorselands’ – bollards to prevent livestock getting between grid and railings need replacing before animals return in March.
  • 1030815 Holt Road Cattle Grid, Rowe Hill – reflectors need repainting.
  • Agreed locations for Gritting by Local Contractor during freezing weather conditions: Broomhill Crossroads - Holt Road adjacent to Little Holt and Dromore - Bussons Corner - Burts Lane before Ford - Rowe Hill - Bend after grid from Heath down to Lower Rowe.
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Clerk
Clerk
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148 / Rights of Way
  • Bridleway E45/15 –CountyRights of Way to meet on site with new landowner, Parish Council and BHS to discuss route of bridleway at the old Sawmill.
  • New Gates on Common installed – to be checked before livestock return for summer grazing.
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SF
149 / Village Green Maintenance 2015
Quotation to be considered next month.
150 / St James’ School, Gaunts Common
Members considered the Dorset County Council proposal to extend the catchment area for St James’. Clerk to write in support. / Clerk
151 / Cemetery
  • Members approved memorial application for cremation plot D12 (Patterson).
  • Holly wreaths to be removed end of January.
/ Clerk
152 / Planning Applications
Caravans on land at Broadbridge; Clerk to write to Mr David Barnes, Strategic Director at East Dorset District Council with details on the history of the site and continued concern. Copying in MP Bob Walter.
Members of public recommended writing with evidence of the history of the site before the District Council determine the application for lawful use. / Clerk
153 / Correspondence
  • Dorset Heathlands Planning Framework Supplementary Planning Document 2015-2020 – public consultation until 18th February 2015.
  • BestKeptVillage Competition – closing date for entries Monday 6th April.
  • Litter Collection 2014 by local volunteer – 150 bags.
  • EDDC Consent for treework - to fell Oaks and replace with Hornbeam at Rosedale Farm, Gaunts Common.
  • ACRE Network on-line petition – not to withdraw funding.
  • DAPTC Annual Conference – 25th February 2015 9:30am at KingstonMaurwardCollege.

154 / Financial Matters & Expenditure
  • Members approved Budget & Precept Demand for 2015-2016.Clerk to submit to EDDC.
  • Resolved to pay:000963 CG Hiscock Grounds Maintenance Cemetery £557.50
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Clerk
155 / Information for Report only
  • Next Meeting 11th February 2015, Holt Parish Hall.

Meeting Closed 9:25pm

These minutes are to be signed by the Chairman after approval at the next meeting of the Parish Council.

Signed;…………………………………………………………………………………………… 11th February 2015

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