The Parish Council met on Thursday 5th February
at the Village Hall where 8 Councillors were present and 12 members of the
public.
Public
Time – Localism Grant Fund – Cllr John Wright stated that
there is a small amount of money left in the fund. Cllr Tucker advised that the
Council would give this some thought. Otterham Quay Lane – A resident
raised concerns over the blocked gullies following the hedge cutting. Cllr
Lewin advised who should be contacted when this situation arises. The resident
also requested that he be able to remove the traffic cones left on Chaffes Lane
and store them for the Council. Planning – a resident raised their
concerns over the Solar Farm, Boxsted Lane and questioned why the planning
permission had been passed and that they felt they had not been properly
informed by Swale Planning of the planning application for this site and still
have concerns regarding the impact on the countryside. Cllr Tucker advised that the resident should
email all of their concerns to the Clerk who will then speak to Swale Planning
regarding this.
Correspondence – Local Boundary Commission Electoral Review – Cllr Tucker advised that the
Electoral review of Kent County Council has commenced. This is open to the
public and full details of this can be found on the website www.lgbce.org.uk. Lord
Lieutenant’s Civic Service at Rochester Cathedral on 10/3/2015 – Cllr
Tucker advised that Cllr New and Cllr Lewin would be attending this event.
Planning - 14/505230/FULL Jack Russell Place, Halstow Lane –
Variation of condition 2 and 4 of planning permission SW/11/0496 to increase
the number of mobile homes (from 2 to 5), and to have flood lighting security
lightning for safety. – Cllr Tucker confirmed that an objection had been made
by the Parish Council that the applicant had acquired new land not on the
original application. Cllr Rossiter had received a response from Swale Planning
stating that the applicant will be contacted with a view to the application being
withdrawn or amended. 14/506519/FULL Kent Terrace, Canterbury Lane – Redevelopment
of existing landscape contractor’s yard and land surrounding Kent Terrace to
provide 13 dwelling houses and an extension to the existing terrace with
associated car parking and landscaping. In addition a ground floor rear
extension of Plot 15. It was decided that the Parish Council would object to
the application in its current state and will reconsider an amendment.
Permissions and refusals – Crescent House – It was confirmed that Crescent House
has had prior approval for change of use to residential buildings.
Allotments and Recreation Ground – Allotments and Recreation Ground
fences – It was agreed to accept one of the quotes for both the repairs to
the Allotment fence and for the replacement of the Recreation Ground fence and for
work to proceed on these as soon as possible.
Paddock
- Nothing to report.
Burial
Ground and Churchyard - Burial
Ground Rules and Regulations – Cllr Rose has reviewed the Rules and
Regulations and has drafted a proposal to deal with the issues of
non-compliance of the current rules. It was agreed to move the proposal forward
on the ‘next steps’ and formulate a detailed proposal.
Environment - Salt bag –
The village annual salt provision has been incorrectly delivered to Nursery
Days car park. Cllr Masson and Cllr Lewin have agreed to distribute small salt
bags from the car park to residents who may wish to make use of the salt. A
date for this will be confirmed with the Clerk who will put notification on the
website and notice boards. Unipar Dual Message System - It was agreed
that the system be repaired and returned to the Parish Council.
Highways
- Street lights – Cllr Arnold reported that the
parts for the street light on the junction of The Street with The Poles have
now arrived. He was also aware of a faulty light in Chaffes Lane and that the
contractors have been notified. Cllr Tucker advised she would be raising KCC’s
proposal to upgrade all lights to LED at the Swale West Meeting to see if a
grant could be obtained.
Other
Matters – Church
Clock – It had been
noted that the Church is running slow. The Clerk will contact the contractors
to get this fixed.
Next
meetings – Confirmed as being 5th March 2015 and 2nd
April 2015, 7:30pm in The Village Hall. The Annual Parish Meeting will take
place in the Village Hall on 30th April 2015.
Julia
Cura, Clerk to the Parish Council
Telephone: 01634 363906
