Monday 28 November 2011
in the Village Hall Committee Room
for the purpose of transacting the following business:
AGENDA
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1.        Apologies for Absence
Members are reminded that the LGA1972, s85 states that apologies for absence must be received prior to a meeting.
2.        Minutes of the Previous Meeting Held 19 September 2011
           To agree and sign the minutes.
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3.        Declarations of Interest
To declare any ‘personal’ or ‘personal and prejudicial’ 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.
4.        Public Forum
           Opportunity for the public to raise issues or ask questions of Councillors.
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5.        District and County Items
           5.1      BDC Issues
           5.2      ECC Issues
6.        BDC Planning Issues
6.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Planning Application
           This application has been submitted by Pebmarsh Parish Council:
- 11/00310/TPO: Land at the War Memorial Green, The Street – Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area – Fell 1 Horse Chestnut.
6.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Planning Results
                      The following applications were granted:
- 11/00245/TPO: Willow Cottage, Mill Lane – Notice of intent to carry out works to tree in a Conservation Area – Fell 1 Willow tree.
- 11/01052/FUL: Hurst Cote, Cross End – Single storey rear extension and alterations including conversion of existing garage to accommodation.
- 11/00245/TPOCON: Willow Cottage, Mill Lane – Fell 1 Willow tree.
The following application was submitted by Pebmarsh Parish Council: - 11/00310/TPO: Land at the War Memorial Green, The Street – Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area – Fell 1 Horse Chestnut.
7.        Reports from Representatives
           To receive any reports from representatives:
- Playing fields/playground/bus shelter: RoSPA Inspection
- Village Hall
- Street Lighting
- Footpaths
- Legal – Street Lighting Contract Renewal
8.        BDC Green Heart of Essex – Jubilee Oak Project
           To receive an update on this project.
9.        ECC P3 – Parish Paths Partnership
           To receive any update with regard to volunteer input for this scheme.
10.      ECC Winter Salt Bag Scheme 2011/12
           To receive any update with the progress of the scheme for this winter.
11.      BDC Mi Community Fund
           To discuss putting an outline application in to this fund – deadline date 30 November 2011.
12.      Finance
           12.1           Finance Report
                       To receive the latest finance reports.
           12.2           Cheques to be approved for payment:
                       12.2.1           £320.64           Clerk Salary (Oct, Nov)
                       12.2.2           £ 27.37           Clerk Expenses (13 July to 13 September)
                       12.2.3           £ 80.20           HMRC (Clerk PAYE)
                       12.2.4           £104.40           RoSPA Inspection Fee
                       12.2.4           £ 35.00           Data Protection Register Fee
                       12.2.5           £162.00           Audit Commission – External Audit Fee
           12.3           Payments made between meetings:
                       12.3.1           £   26.40           A&J Lighting – Maintenance   (by d/d)
                       12.3.2           £   90.24           A&J Lighting – Annual Maintenance (by d/d)
                       12.3.3           £1433.33           Public Works Loan Board
13.      Budget and Precept – 2012/13
           To discuss and agree the budget and precept for the next financial year.
14.      Clerk’s Report
           The Clerk to go through any correspondence received.
15.      Date of Next Meeting
           To set the date of the next meeting.
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16.      Closure
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                                                                                                        Philippa Potter
Philippa Potter
Clerk to the Council