Parish of Stanstead
Draft Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council
Held on Thursday, 29th September 2016
Present Cllr. J.Boyes, Cllr Cleveland, Cllr. N. Theobald, Cllr C. Johnsen Cllr. G. Leeand Mr M Holt(BDC), Mr S Plumb (BDC), and Mr D Kemp (SCC)
01.09.16The Chairman welcomed those present to the meeting, opening business at 20.00 hours. Apologies were received from Cllr D Wilson.
02.09.16 Therewas no declarations of interest
03.09.16 There were no Applications for Dispensation.
04.09.16 All were in agreement to sign the minutes of 28th July2016, 1st September 2016 and 21st September 2016 as true records.
05.09.16 Public Forum.
- There were two comment from members of the public.
- Police Report. None.
- County Councillors Report. This was given and is available on Stanstead Village Website.
- District Councillors Report. Babergh District Council will probably be moving its main office to Endeavour House in Ipswich.
06.09.16To Consider Planning Applications
Applications Received: None
Previous Applications:
The following application decisions by Babergh were noted.
B/16/00803 |Erection of single storey side/rear extension. |Plover Cottage, Upper Street, Stanstead, SUDBURY, CO10 9AT
PASSED
B/16/00805 |Outline - Erection of dwelling following demolition of existing garage and formation of new means of access. |Copperfields, Upper Street, Stanstead, SUDBURY, CO10 9AT
REFUSED
B/16/01127 |Notification under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 - Erection of single storey rear extension. |1 Norman Cottages, Lower Street, Stanstead, SUDBURY, CO10 9AJ PASSED
B/16/01128 |Notification under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 - Erection of single storey rear extension. |2 Norman Cottages, Lower Street, Stanstead, SUDBURY, CO10 9AJ PASSED
B/16/01044 |Erection of 1 no. two-storey dwelling with associated ancillary outbuilding and improvements to existing vehicular access (amended scheme to that approved under planning permission B/16/00286/FUL) . |Land west of Brambles, Lower Street, Stanstead
PASSED
07.09.16 Playground
- To receive an update regarding weekly inspection –The council wished to thank Paul Worricker for putting the new no dogs signs up.
08.09.16Tarmaccing on Path no. 8
Quotation for 1500 + VAT was approved and work will start mid-November.
09.09.16Wi Fi for Community Centre has been installed successfully. Members to be given password
10.09.16Quote for Cutting of hedge and trees approved for £980
11.09.16Discussed arranging a special meeting to discuss the council’s finances andhow any proposed projects, including installing an electric winder for the tower clock. No decision yet
12.09.16New arrangements for Stanstead Parish Council website and it was agreed to carry on with website at a cost of £50 + VAT
13.09.16Discussed getting extended warranty for laptop and it was decided not to.
14.09.16Clerk Report. No new items
15.09.16Financial Matters:
- Invoices/accounts for payment since the last meeting approved.
- Receipts since last meeting wereapproved.
- Statement of Account wereapproved.
16.09.16 Councillors were asked if there were any matter they wanted to discuss at the next meeting of the Parish Council and were reminded that the Clerk needs to be told at least four days before that meeting.
Meeting was declared closed at 22:15 hours
Date of next full meeting:Thursday 24thNovember 2016 at 8:00pm
(The agenda can be seen on the village website
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