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Minutes of the Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 15th November 2012 2012
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Report from District Councillor Councillor Oakley said that he was as the meeting of the Regulatory Committee concerning the Shottery decision. They couldnt disclose anything in public so that the case would not be weakened when it goes to the High Court. The public felt that decisions were being made behind closed doors because details were not being put into the public domain. The decision was to advise the Monitoring Officer to take action in the High Court. The Secretary of States decision to allow outline planning permission is extant until such time that the ruling is overturned in the high court. The decision will need to be overturned on planning grounds and the bar to overturn planning decisions in the High Court is set very high. Councillor Oakley had been to a Consumer Partnership meeting which discussed how Credit Union Services can help people who have difficulty in budgeting and provides help for the poorest people who have difficulty sorting their finance. Councillor Oakley has some leaflets which he will place in the parish office. The Public Forum closed at 20.05 hours
Minutes of the Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 15th November 2012 2012
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Minutes of the Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 15th November 2012 2012
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ii) Chairmans Report. Councillor OBrien reported that he and Councillor Ross had been to a workshop. Councillor OBrien asked for permission from the Parish Council to ask the Clerk to contact SDC to arrange a meeting with a planning officer to put our points across on the following matters: 30% rule, Greenbelt protection, Conservation Area. The Clerk reported that application 12/01660/FUL Well Meadow is going to planning committee on November 21st. Councillor Oakley agreed to speak on behalf of the Parish Council. Councillor Oakley reported that the Government are abolishing the Village Green Provision next summer so if anyone has anywhere in mind to designate as a village green there is only 8 months left to register it. Councillor Oakley reported that the Greenbelt Network is alive and well. It now has a President, Chairman and Vice Chairman together with draft Articles of Association. Councillor OBrien thanked Councillor Oakley for the tremendous amount of work that he has put in to get this group off the ground and it will be a great asset. iii) The following decisions were noted:
Application Number 12/01374/FUL 12/01757/VARY Address Arnolds Wood House, Cut Throat Lane The Field House, Forshaw Heath Road Proposal Change of use of existing bungalow 2 from an ancillary dwelling to a separate dwelling. Removal of condition 3 on 09/01144/FUL to allow occupation of the dwelling without complying with the agricultural occupancy condition. Decision Refusal Permission
12/13/156 To Confirm the Meeting Dates for 2013 Councillor Willmott proposed that the meeting dates for 2013 are accepted. It was noted that the meeting on May 2nd may have to be moved due to local elections. Seconded by Councillor Stanton. All in favour. 12/13/157 To Discuss a New Parish Travel Scheme This was discussed again and Councillor Willmott said that he would see if he could budget for it. Councillor Oakley left the room at this point whilst the next item was discussed.
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12/13/158 - To Receive Updates/Recommendations from Office Security Working Party Councillor OBrien reported that the working party had met recently. The quotes received before were not like for like. Each quote had been scrutinised and the priorities addressed. The three companies have now been asked to requote based on external lighting for the immediate outside area, outer door buzzer access, inner door access, 1 way glass on inner door and 1 CCTV camera to view outer door. A panic button in the office is also to be included in the quote. Councillor Oakley rejoined the meeting. 12/13/159 To Ratify The Decision of The Finance & General Purpose Committee to Purchase New Office Computer Equipment It was proposed by Councillor Willmott and seconded by Councillor OBrien that the decision to purchase new computer equipment is ratified. Payment was approved. All in favour. 12/13/160 To Consider a Recommendation From the Finance & General Purpose Committee to Make The Neighbourhood Plan/s Committee a Sub-Committee of The Finance & General Purpose Committee Councillor Willmott made the proposal that the recommendation of the Finance & General Purpose Committee to make The Neighbourhood Plan/s Committee a Sub-Committee of The Finance & General Purpose Committee is accepted. It was proposed that this sub-committee is mandated to make all necessary decisions to take the Neighbourhood Plan/s as far as a final draft. The final draft must be approved by Full Council. Others may be co-opted from outside the parish council as felt necessary by the sub-committee. All reasonable expenses may be given to the sub-committee by The Clerk from petty cash. Seconded by Councillor OBrien. The resolution was passed. 5 votes in favour and 1 abstention. 12/13/161 To Discuss War Memorial 2014 Centenary Celebrations Councillor Fitzpatrick said that he would like to have The Green decorated. He asked if research could be done on the soldiers from the area who served in World War I. It was suggested that Val Tonks may be able to help. Some members questioned if the celebrations should be in 2018 to commemorate the end of the war instead of 2014 which would be commemorating the outbreak of war. The Clerk will see what the Government guidelines are. 12/13/162 - To Consider Granting Dispensation to Councillor Jones In Respect of all Dealings with the 1857 Inclosure Award Trust It was proposed by Councillor Willmott that Councillor Jones is granted dispensation in respect of all dealing with the 1857 Inclosure Award Trust until October 2015. Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick. All in favour. 12/13/163 To Consider Appointing A Parish Council Representative on The Canal & River
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12/13/166 - Items For Future Agenda Parish Council representatives on the TEF 12/13/167 - To note date, place and time of next Meeting: 7.30pm - Thursday, 20th December 2012, Earlswood Village Hall The meeting concluded at 21.20 hours
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Minutes of the Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 15th November 2012 2012