March 2010 – Pebmarsh Parish Council

The next meeting of Pebmarsh Parish Council, will be held on

Monday 29 March 2010, in the Village Hall Committee Room, commencing at 7:30pm

for the purpose of transacting the following business:

AGENDA

Apologies for Absence
Members are reminded that the LGA1972, s85 states that apologies for absence must be received prior to a meeting.
Consideration of the Minutes of the Meeting held on 8 February 2010

To agree and sign the Minutes.

Declaration of Interests
To declare any â€˜personalâ€™ or â€˜personal and prejudicialâ€™ interests relating to items on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 8 to 12 (inclusive) of the Code of Conduct for Members part 5/1 of the Constitution and having taken appropriate advice (where necessary) before the meeting.
Public Forum
Opportunity for parishioners to raise issues of mutual interest, or to question Councillors.
District and County Items
Any BDC or ECC issues.
BDC Planning Issues

6.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Planning Applications â€“ Planning Committee Decision to be Noted

10/00164/FUL: Stone Cottage, Clay Hills – Replacement of flat roof with pitched.

The Committee agreed to support this application.

10/00146/FUL: Land South West of Scotts Farm â€“ Retrospective application for store shed.Â
The Committee agree to support this application.
10/00156/FUL: Vine Cottage, Twinstead Road, Pebmarsh â€“ Erection of metal outbuilding.Â
The Committee agreed to object to this application on the grounds of its size, height and bulk.

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6.2Â Â Â Â Â Planning ResultsÂ – The following applications were granted:

09/01676/FUL: Rafe Hall â€“ Change of use from storage/distribution centre and office to residential use.
10/00003/FUL: Toms Cottage, Cross End â€“ Erection of single storey side extension
10/00019/FUL: The Wildings, The Street â€“ Erection of timber outbuilding to be used as general storage and home office.
10/00164/FUL: Stone Cottage, Clay Hills â€“ Replacement of flat garage roof with pitched.
10/00146/FUL: Land South West of Scotts Farm â€“ Retrospective for store shed.
10/00031/NMA: Spoons Hall â€“ Non Material Amendment.
10/00018/NMA: 1 Cross End, Pebmarsh â€“ Non Material Amendment.

Reports from Representatives
7.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Playing Fields/Bus Shelters

Updates to be received on the following issues:

New climbing frame rope
RoSPA recommendations
New noticeboards
Vehicles driving on the playing field â€“ Cllr Fenner to report

7.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Village Hall

Update regarding whether the Village Hall can offer the Community Payback Team any projects.
Discuss issues relating to the cleanliness of the Hall.

7.3Â Â Â Â Â Â Street Lighting

Update on account payments.
Increase to material costs.

7.4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Legal
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â To receive any current issues from Cllr Anderson.

7.5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Passenger Transport

Update on launch of Stour Valley Community Bus.

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8.Â Traffic Calming

Â Â Â Â To discuss how to approach looking for a solution to speeding in the village.

9.Â Parish Council Website and Village Email Service

To discuss plans for a new website and an Email service for parishioners to sign up to for news and events.

10.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Litter Picking

To discuss litter picking equipment and support that can be received from BDC on litter picking days.

11.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Parish Emergency Plan

Â Â Â Â To discuss some arrangements for an emergency plan.

12.Â Â Â Â Road Safety â€“ Winter Weather
Â Â Â Â To receive an update on ways of alleviating icy conditions on the village roads.

13.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Finance

13.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Finance Report
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â To receive the latest finance report.

13.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cheques to be approved for payment:
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13.2.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â£200.42Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Clerk Salary for March 2010

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13.2.1Â Â£Â Â 49.05Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Clerk Expenses Feb-March 2010

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Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13.3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â To note – cheques paid between meetings due to time constraints:

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13.3.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â£585.00Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Grass Cutting Contractor â€“ Village Green cuts

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13.3.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â£625.00Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Grass Cutting Contractor â€“ P3Footpath cutting

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Both cheques signed and dated 9 March 2010

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13.4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Grass Cutting Quote

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â To agree the quote received for grass cutting for 2010/11.

14. BDC Street Scene Agreement

Â Â Â Â Â The agreement for 2010/11 to be agreed and signed.

15. Annual Parish Assembly

Councillor Reports
Traffic calming

16. Clerk Administration
Clerk to go through any correspondence received and any further progress checks required.

17. Date of Next Meeting
Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday 18 May 2010 â€“ Annual Parish Assembly

18. Closure

The new ‘Stour Valley Community Bus’ will include Pebmarsh on it’s route thanks to Pebmarsh Parish Councillor Julian Fenner ensuring that Pebmarsh was included on the new Bus route.

The following is an information announcement for the new ‘Stour Valley Community Bus’:

Essex County Council working in partnership with Braintree Community Transport and Pebmarsh Cross End, Alphamstone, Lamarsh, Great Henny, Little Henny, and Middleton parishes are pleased to announce The Stour Valley Community Bus, commencing on Wednesday April 21^st 2010.Â The service will operate every Wednesday to Sudbury.Â

This service has timed stops in the villages and in Braintree but can be adapted to meet the needs of the passenger.Â As long as it is safe to do so, the bus will stop along the route within the village when hailed.Â If passengers would like help boarding or leaving the vehicle, or with shopping bags, they just need speak to the driver.

The service is fully accessible, but if a passenger is in a wheel chair we ask they phone 01376 557896 in advance.

This service will not operate on a bank holiday.

Cost

Any person wishing to travel on TheÂ Stour Valley Community Bus will be able to pay for their fare on the bus.Â
The cost of the journey will be Â£2:00 flat fare (single or return).Â
Children aged 5 to 16 travel half price.
Children under 5 travel for free
If you hold a concessionary bus pass you will need to show your pass to receive free transport.Â

Concessionary passes

If passengers need to apply for a concessionary bus pass please contact Braintree District Council 01376 551414

Timetable

Braintree Community Transport

The Stour Valley Shopper Bus â€“ Wednesday only (not Bank Holidays)

Timetable

Pebmarsh, Cross End Post BoxÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.30

Alphamstone, ChurchÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.35Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Lamarsh Telephone BoxÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.38

Great Henny, Parish Rooms Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.48

Little Henny, Main RoadÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.53Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

MiddletonÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.01

Sudbury, Bus StationÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.10Â

Sudbury, Tesco Car ParkÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.15Â

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Sudbury, Tesco Car ParkÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.15

Sudbury, Bus StationÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.20

MiddletonÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.29

Little Henny, Main RoadÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.37

Great Henny, Parish RoomsÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.42Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Lamarsh Telephone BoxÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.52

Alphamstone, ChurchÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.55

Pebmarsh, Cross End Post BoxÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13.00Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Month: March 2010

Next Parish Council meeting on Monday 29th March 2010

New bus service for Pebmarsh every Wednesday.