Wellington Town Council minutes October 2006
Minutes of the meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday, 2nd October 2006 at 7pm.
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs C. Biscoe, who arrived at 7.11pm, Mrs G. Copley and Mrs V. Stock-Williams, Councillors R. Bowrah, A. Govier, G. James, S. Palmer and E. Warren, and the clerk A. Brown and the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne. There were apologies from Councillors V. Byrne, R. Henley, C. Hindley and N. Wilson. There were 4 members of the public present.
13968 CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The chairman, Councillor D. Mitton reported that during September he had attended on behalf of the council the presentation of the Queen’s Award for enterprise and innovation to Fox Bros and two charity fund raising events organised by the chairman of Somerset County Council. The vice chairman Councillor P. Critchard had presented a cheque for £700 as a grant from the town council to Wellington Carnival Committee and had attended the celebrations to mark the centenary of Wellington Commmunity Centre. Councillor Govier thanked all who had arranged the food and other activities at the centenary event. The chairman also referred to the impending publication of the Government White Paper on the future of Local Government which was due out in November/December this year.
13969 POLICE MATTERS
In the absence of Sgt Doc Nurse, the monthly police report was presented by PC Nick Feetenby, who stated that during September there had been 65 crimes reported to the police for the Wellington area which included Wiveliscombe, Milverton and the surrounding villages. There had been one town centre domestic burglary and a distraction burglary at West Buckland where a bogus plumber claimed to be checking taps while an accomplice opened the back door. There had been 4 burglaries from industrial areas including Bagley Road, plus 4 thefts from motor vehicles (2 of which were not locked at all) in the Co-op and Vintage car parks. There had been no theft of motor vehicles. A person in Howard Road had been arrested for possessing cannabis. There had been no night time assaults which showed that Pubwatch was effective: 3 people had been banned from local pubs. There had been some arrests for disorder in the town centre to nip it in the bud before it became more serious. The Shopwatch scheme linking shops to the police was proving successful. Two men, who were seen acting suspiciously and carrying heavy bags had been arrested and found to have stolen lead from the roofs at the rear of Cloud 9 in Fore Street. No arrests had been made during the Wellington carnival which had been successful with no issues of public disorder. The police had seized much alcohol from youths and had poured it away. Councillor Bowrah thanked the police and the “specials for the excellent job they had carried out on carnival night. The chairman thanked PC Feetenby for attending and his report.
13970 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME: WELLINGTON IN BLOOM
Mrs Isobel Ward, the chairman of Wellington in Bloom Committee, reported that Wellington had not won the trophy for the best medium sized floral town in the West this year but had come second, winning a silver gilt award which was the standard down from a gold. She circulated to members the feedback sheets from the Bloom judges and invited members to the awards evening on 13th October 2006 at 6.30pm.
13971 PPT: CENTENARY OF WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Mr Ken Winhall, the secretary of Wellington Community Centre, thanked all who had supported the centre’s centenary celebrations on Sunday, 1st October 2006.
13972 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETINGS
The minutes of the council meetings held on 4th September 2006, as previously circulated to councillors, were received, taken as read and confirmed as correct.
13973 LUDLOW VISIT AND CITTASLOW MOVEMENT
With reference to minutes 139l58 and 13959 a detailed report (attached to these minutes) was received from Councillor Mitton on a weekend visit to Ludlow food town made by Councillor Stock-Williams and the chairman with officers and councillors from Taunton DBC and members of Wellington Economic Partnership. He stressed that the involvement of the community was necessary for a successful food town and that registering an expression of interest in Cittaslow did not commit the council. He suggested that representatives from Cittaslow UK should be invited to invited to explain the movement at a council/public meeting and this was agreed. It was reported that the Wellington food festival would be held in a marquee in the Conservative Club car park on Saturday, 2nd December.
13974 BETH ROWLEY GRANT REQUEST
A letter was received from Beth Rowley, of All Saints’ Vicarage, 62 Rockwell Green, asking the town council to consider making a donation towards the £3,000 costs of her “GAP project” as a teacher in Malawi. On the proposition of Councillor James, seconded by Councillor Govier, it was agreed to make a grant of £200 and to ask her for a report on the project on her return.
13975 RENTS OF BASINS ALLOTMENTS
A report was received from the clerk suggesting that the council should consider increasing the rents of the allotments at the Basins, pointing out that there had been expenditure of £1,440 and income of only £461 during the past year. More expense was likely for fencing and turning an overgrown area near the entrance into additional allotments during the coming year. On the proposition of Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Stock-Williams, it was agreed that with effect from 1st January 2007 the rents of the large plots should be increased from £10 to £12 and that the rents of the smaller plots should be increased from £6 to £7.
COUNCILLOR BOWRAH LEFT THE MEETING HERE AT 7.38PM
13976 RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR HORSMAN
A letter was received from Councillor A. Horsman resigning as a councillor for Wellington West ward with effect from 13th September 2006 because of his move to live in Taunton. A councillor since May 2003, he thanked fellow members and the clerk for their support during his time on the council and wished the town council and the community continued success and prosperity. The chairman thanked Councillor Horsman for his services on the town council and stated that he would be sorely missed. The clerk reported that a casual vacancy had been declared and that the closing date for a request from 10 electors in the West ward for a by-election to fill the vacancy was Wednesday, 11th October 2006, otherwise it would be filled by the council by co-option. If there was an election it would be held not later than 7th December 2006.
13977 MEMBERSHIP OF WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
It was agreed to elect Councillor Mitton as a town council representative on Wellington Economic Partnership in place of Councillor Horsman.
13978 FOOTPATH AND TONE PLAY AREA MAINTENANCE GRANTS
With reference to minute 13476 the clerk reported that footpath grants of £1,540 and Tone play area maintenance grants of £735 had been received from Taunton Deane Borough Council, the same amounts as for 2005.. The report was noted.
13979 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS LEAFLET
With reference to minute 13941 a letter was received from Taunton DBC stating that forms and letters about Heritage Open Days had been sent to Wellington Museum and local churches but nothing had been heard back. The letter was noted.
13980 BUCKWELL-SCOTTS LANE FOOTPATH STOPPING-UP
With reference to minute 13948 a letter was received from Somerset County Council stating that because of the large number of objections received, the proposed stopping up of part of the Buckwell-Scotts Lane footpath would not be proceeding. The letter was noted.
13981 DIRECTION SIGNS FOR ARTS CENTRE AND CINEMA
With reference to minute 13944 an email was received from Mr Ian Titcombe, of Somerset Highways, stating that Wellington Arts Centre and the Wellesley Theatre did not met the criteria for the provision of tourism signing. He suggested that finger posts similar to those in Taunton High Street and near the entrance to Wellington Park might be suitable. It was agreed to contact Taunton DBC to find out the cost.
13982 BULFORD LANE RESTRICTED WIDTH SIGNS
With reference to minute 13955 an email was received from Mr Titcombe stating that the restricted width signs for Bulford Lane had been ordered and should be in place within the next three months. The letter was noted.
13983 MANTLE STREET SPEED SIGN
With reference to minute 13940 an email was received from Mr Titcombe stating that he could not provide a permanent electronic flashing sign for Mantle Street as these were only provided at specific accident sites. However he would arrange for a speed visor sign to be provided. This was an electronic matrix sign which would show speeds up to 45mph and record the speeds. It did not record higher speeds as that encouraged boy racers as experience elsewhere had shown. The sign would be kept in place for 5 days from Monday to Friday: past experience had shown that such signs were often vandalised over weekends. The letter was noted.
13984 TALKING TOMORROW’S TAUNTON DEANE
With reference to minute 13757 a letter was received from Taunton DBC enclosing a copy of the summary of consultation responses and stating that the town council would have more opportunities to put forward its views on the preparation of the Community Strategy and Local Development Framework. The letter was noted.
13985 QUOTE FOR ERECTION OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
With reference to minute 13512 a quote of £6,521.82 was received from Deane DLO for the erection and subsequent removal of the town council’s Christmas decorations for High Street, South Street, North Street, Fore Street, Mantle Street and Rockwell Green. On the proposition of Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Critchard, it was agreed to accept the quote (the cost in 2005 was £5,956.13). The clerk reported that the switch on of the lights would be on Friday, 1st December 2006 at 7pm.
13986 WELLINGTON SCOUTS GRANT REQUEST
With reference to minute 13945 a letter of thanks was received from Wellington Scouts for the grant of £400 towards the cost of attending the World Scout Jamboree. The letter was noted.
13987 CCTV CAMERA IN LANCER COURT
With reference to minute 13932 the clerk reported that a new CCTV camera had been installed in Lancer Court and was working satisfactorily. The report was noted.
13988 REMEMBRANCE SERVICES
A letter was received from the Wellington branch of the Royal British Legion inviting the chairman and councillors to attend the Field of Remembrance service at Wellington Baptist Church on Sunday, 5th November at 11.45am, the 2 Minutes Silence Service in the town centre on Saturday, 11th November at 11am, and the Remembrance Day Service and Poppy Laying Ceremony in Wellington Park on Sunday, 12th November at 3.15pm. The letter was noted.
13989 WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
With reference to minute 13958 a report was received from Mrs J. Thorne, assistant to the clerk, on the meeting of Wellington Economic Partnership held on 18th September 2006. This stated that the WEP had agreed to support the proposed Wellington postcard co-operative; that the date of the proposed Wellington Food Expo had been changed from 21st September to 2nd December to avoid a clash with the monthly Wellington Farmers Market; that a successful visit had been made to Ludlow; that it had been agreed to set up an executive group (Councillors A. Govier and D. Mitton and Messrs D. King and J. Pragnell) to support the food town initiative; that it had been agreed to set up a task and finish group to push forward the future development of Cornhill; and that it had been agreed to invite a representative from the Blackdown Hills Leader Plus Organisation to serve on the food town steering group. The date for the next WEP meeting was Monday, 13th November 2006 at 6pm. Report was noted.
13990 MARKET AND COASTAL TOWNS ASSOCIATION
The chairman reported that he and Councillor Stock-Williams and other members of Wellington Economic Partnership had had a meeting with the director of the Market and Coastal Towns Association on 19th September 2006 and as a result had registered an interest in the participation of Wellington in the Market and Coastal Towns Initiative. The register of interest had to be received by the association by 29th September and if Wellington was to take part in the initiative a formal application had to be made before the end of November 2006. The MCTA, a new and independent organisation which supported the development of vibrant, healthy and sustainable market and coastal towns across the South West, would only include 10 new towns in its 2007 programme. He recommended that the town council supported the registration of interest and took part in the application process. This was agreed.
13991 PLANNING DECISIONS BY TAUNTON DBC
The clerk reported that Taunton Deane Borough Council had approved the following plans: (a) Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation and construction of canopy on front elevation at 18 Immenstadt Drive, Wellington (43/2006/097: delegated decision); (b) Erection of single storey extension at 40 Blackdown Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006.099: delegated decision); (c) Erection of extension to 43 Sylvan Road, Wellington as amended by applicants letter dated 9th September 2006 and drawing No. D03 (43/2006/101: delegated decision); (d) Conversion of public house into 3 dwellings, demolition of skittle alley and other outbuildings and erection of 3 dwellings at the Three Cups, 32-34 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/012); (e) Erection of dwelling on land at the rear of 36 Rockwell Green, Wellington as amended by agents letter dated 28th June 2006 and accompanying drawing No. 1316/06.1 issue 2 (43/2006/039); (f) Erection of two storey extension to rear and porch to front at 10 Stoneleigh, Tonedale, Wellington (43/2006/092: delegated decision); (g) Erection of single storey extension at 27 Sylvan Road, Wellington (43/2006/095: delegated decision); (h) Conversion of offices to one 2 bedroom terraced house, two 1 bedroom flats and two 2 bedroom flats at 5 and 6 White Hart Lane, Wellington revised scheme of 43/2005/102 as amended by plans received 4th August 2006 (43/2006/081); (i) Installation of 15m shared floodlight/telecommunications lattice mast in place of existing 15m floodlighting pole, mounted antenna and transmission dish (resulting in overall height of 17.5m) with associated equipment cabinets at ground level at Wellington Rugby Football Club, Corams Lane, Wellington (43/2006/096); (j) Retention of shed to rear of 17 Gillards Close, Rockwell Green, Wellington as amended by applicants letter dated 2nd September 2006 and accompanying drawing (43/2006/089); (k) Erection of block of four garages to rear of 1, 2, 3 and 5 Cleve Flats, Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2006/078: delegated decision); (l) Erection of dwelling and refurbishment of existing accommodation to form two dwellings at 15a Fore Street, Wellington as amended by drawing 23/09/06P/B and email received 25th September 2006 (43/2006/075).
13992 PLANNING DECISIONS BY COUNTY COUNCIL
The clerk reported that Somerset County Council had approved the following plans: (a) Proposed prefabricated children’s centre and new footpath at Beech Grove Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington (43/2006/087).
13993 COUNCIL INCOME/EXPENDITURE TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2006
A report was received from the clerk showing that the council’s income for the period from 1st April 2006 to 30th September 2006 was £84,931 (£122,249 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007) and that expenditure for the same period was £48,448 (£143,150 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007). The report was noted.
13994 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Stock-Williams, it was agreed to authorise the payment of the following accounts and the signing of the following cheques: St John’s Primary School £369.80 for school crossing patrol for Summer term 2006; Hinewood Cleaning Service £48 for town centre bus shelter cleaning and office window cleaning for August 2006; Wireless CCTV £13.70 for telephone calls for CCTV; Taunton Deane Borough Council £250 for museum rent for quarter from 1/10/06 to 31/12/06; Mr T. Parkman £250 for cutting hedges and keeping paths tidy at Basins allotments during 2006; Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £164 for subsidised patient transport to Musgrove Hospital, Taunton during August 2006; Inland Revenue £665.35; Mr A. Brown £100 petty cash; Mrs J. Thorne £72.48 for additional hours of work during September 2006; Eden Foods £240 for carnival reception buffet; Wine and Cheese Shop £95.01 for drinks for carnival reception buffet.
13995 PAPERS, REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS ETC
The clerk reported that the following reports, newsletters etc had been received and were available for members to read if they wished: What’s On in Taunton Deane leaflet for October 2006; Tree Council letter about National Tree Week (22 November to 3 December); NALC direct information service bulletin No. 640; September and October issue of Lillebonne Town Council’s municipal magazine; The Clerk magazine for September 2006.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8.06PM
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs C. Biscoe, who arrived at 7.11pm, Mrs G. Copley and Mrs V. Stock-Williams, Councillors R. Bowrah, A. Govier, G. James, S. Palmer and E. Warren, and the clerk A. Brown and the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne. There were apologies from Councillors V. Byrne, R. Henley, C. Hindley and N. Wilson. There were 4 members of the public present.
13968 CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The chairman, Councillor D. Mitton reported that during September he had attended on behalf of the council the presentation of the Queen’s Award for enterprise and innovation to Fox Bros and two charity fund raising events organised by the chairman of Somerset County Council. The vice chairman Councillor P. Critchard had presented a cheque for £700 as a grant from the town council to Wellington Carnival Committee and had attended the celebrations to mark the centenary of Wellington Commmunity Centre. Councillor Govier thanked all who had arranged the food and other activities at the centenary event. The chairman also referred to the impending publication of the Government White Paper on the future of Local Government which was due out in November/December this year.
13969 POLICE MATTERS
In the absence of Sgt Doc Nurse, the monthly police report was presented by PC Nick Feetenby, who stated that during September there had been 65 crimes reported to the police for the Wellington area which included Wiveliscombe, Milverton and the surrounding villages. There had been one town centre domestic burglary and a distraction burglary at West Buckland where a bogus plumber claimed to be checking taps while an accomplice opened the back door. There had been 4 burglaries from industrial areas including Bagley Road, plus 4 thefts from motor vehicles (2 of which were not locked at all) in the Co-op and Vintage car parks. There had been no theft of motor vehicles. A person in Howard Road had been arrested for possessing cannabis. There had been no night time assaults which showed that Pubwatch was effective: 3 people had been banned from local pubs. There had been some arrests for disorder in the town centre to nip it in the bud before it became more serious. The Shopwatch scheme linking shops to the police was proving successful. Two men, who were seen acting suspiciously and carrying heavy bags had been arrested and found to have stolen lead from the roofs at the rear of Cloud 9 in Fore Street. No arrests had been made during the Wellington carnival which had been successful with no issues of public disorder. The police had seized much alcohol from youths and had poured it away. Councillor Bowrah thanked the police and the “specials for the excellent job they had carried out on carnival night. The chairman thanked PC Feetenby for attending and his report.
13970 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME: WELLINGTON IN BLOOM
Mrs Isobel Ward, the chairman of Wellington in Bloom Committee, reported that Wellington had not won the trophy for the best medium sized floral town in the West this year but had come second, winning a silver gilt award which was the standard down from a gold. She circulated to members the feedback sheets from the Bloom judges and invited members to the awards evening on 13th October 2006 at 6.30pm.
13971 PPT: CENTENARY OF WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Mr Ken Winhall, the secretary of Wellington Community Centre, thanked all who had supported the centre’s centenary celebrations on Sunday, 1st October 2006.
13972 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETINGS
The minutes of the council meetings held on 4th September 2006, as previously circulated to councillors, were received, taken as read and confirmed as correct.
13973 LUDLOW VISIT AND CITTASLOW MOVEMENT
With reference to minutes 139l58 and 13959 a detailed report (attached to these minutes) was received from Councillor Mitton on a weekend visit to Ludlow food town made by Councillor Stock-Williams and the chairman with officers and councillors from Taunton DBC and members of Wellington Economic Partnership. He stressed that the involvement of the community was necessary for a successful food town and that registering an expression of interest in Cittaslow did not commit the council. He suggested that representatives from Cittaslow UK should be invited to invited to explain the movement at a council/public meeting and this was agreed. It was reported that the Wellington food festival would be held in a marquee in the Conservative Club car park on Saturday, 2nd December.
13974 BETH ROWLEY GRANT REQUEST
A letter was received from Beth Rowley, of All Saints’ Vicarage, 62 Rockwell Green, asking the town council to consider making a donation towards the £3,000 costs of her “GAP project” as a teacher in Malawi. On the proposition of Councillor James, seconded by Councillor Govier, it was agreed to make a grant of £200 and to ask her for a report on the project on her return.
13975 RENTS OF BASINS ALLOTMENTS
A report was received from the clerk suggesting that the council should consider increasing the rents of the allotments at the Basins, pointing out that there had been expenditure of £1,440 and income of only £461 during the past year. More expense was likely for fencing and turning an overgrown area near the entrance into additional allotments during the coming year. On the proposition of Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Stock-Williams, it was agreed that with effect from 1st January 2007 the rents of the large plots should be increased from £10 to £12 and that the rents of the smaller plots should be increased from £6 to £7.
COUNCILLOR BOWRAH LEFT THE MEETING HERE AT 7.38PM
13976 RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR HORSMAN
A letter was received from Councillor A. Horsman resigning as a councillor for Wellington West ward with effect from 13th September 2006 because of his move to live in Taunton. A councillor since May 2003, he thanked fellow members and the clerk for their support during his time on the council and wished the town council and the community continued success and prosperity. The chairman thanked Councillor Horsman for his services on the town council and stated that he would be sorely missed. The clerk reported that a casual vacancy had been declared and that the closing date for a request from 10 electors in the West ward for a by-election to fill the vacancy was Wednesday, 11th October 2006, otherwise it would be filled by the council by co-option. If there was an election it would be held not later than 7th December 2006.
13977 MEMBERSHIP OF WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
It was agreed to elect Councillor Mitton as a town council representative on Wellington Economic Partnership in place of Councillor Horsman.
13978 FOOTPATH AND TONE PLAY AREA MAINTENANCE GRANTS
With reference to minute 13476 the clerk reported that footpath grants of £1,540 and Tone play area maintenance grants of £735 had been received from Taunton Deane Borough Council, the same amounts as for 2005.. The report was noted.
13979 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS LEAFLET
With reference to minute 13941 a letter was received from Taunton DBC stating that forms and letters about Heritage Open Days had been sent to Wellington Museum and local churches but nothing had been heard back. The letter was noted.
13980 BUCKWELL-SCOTTS LANE FOOTPATH STOPPING-UP
With reference to minute 13948 a letter was received from Somerset County Council stating that because of the large number of objections received, the proposed stopping up of part of the Buckwell-Scotts Lane footpath would not be proceeding. The letter was noted.
13981 DIRECTION SIGNS FOR ARTS CENTRE AND CINEMA
With reference to minute 13944 an email was received from Mr Ian Titcombe, of Somerset Highways, stating that Wellington Arts Centre and the Wellesley Theatre did not met the criteria for the provision of tourism signing. He suggested that finger posts similar to those in Taunton High Street and near the entrance to Wellington Park might be suitable. It was agreed to contact Taunton DBC to find out the cost.
13982 BULFORD LANE RESTRICTED WIDTH SIGNS
With reference to minute 13955 an email was received from Mr Titcombe stating that the restricted width signs for Bulford Lane had been ordered and should be in place within the next three months. The letter was noted.
13983 MANTLE STREET SPEED SIGN
With reference to minute 13940 an email was received from Mr Titcombe stating that he could not provide a permanent electronic flashing sign for Mantle Street as these were only provided at specific accident sites. However he would arrange for a speed visor sign to be provided. This was an electronic matrix sign which would show speeds up to 45mph and record the speeds. It did not record higher speeds as that encouraged boy racers as experience elsewhere had shown. The sign would be kept in place for 5 days from Monday to Friday: past experience had shown that such signs were often vandalised over weekends. The letter was noted.
13984 TALKING TOMORROW’S TAUNTON DEANE
With reference to minute 13757 a letter was received from Taunton DBC enclosing a copy of the summary of consultation responses and stating that the town council would have more opportunities to put forward its views on the preparation of the Community Strategy and Local Development Framework. The letter was noted.
13985 QUOTE FOR ERECTION OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
With reference to minute 13512 a quote of £6,521.82 was received from Deane DLO for the erection and subsequent removal of the town council’s Christmas decorations for High Street, South Street, North Street, Fore Street, Mantle Street and Rockwell Green. On the proposition of Councillor Warren, seconded by Councillor Critchard, it was agreed to accept the quote (the cost in 2005 was £5,956.13). The clerk reported that the switch on of the lights would be on Friday, 1st December 2006 at 7pm.
13986 WELLINGTON SCOUTS GRANT REQUEST
With reference to minute 13945 a letter of thanks was received from Wellington Scouts for the grant of £400 towards the cost of attending the World Scout Jamboree. The letter was noted.
13987 CCTV CAMERA IN LANCER COURT
With reference to minute 13932 the clerk reported that a new CCTV camera had been installed in Lancer Court and was working satisfactorily. The report was noted.
13988 REMEMBRANCE SERVICES
A letter was received from the Wellington branch of the Royal British Legion inviting the chairman and councillors to attend the Field of Remembrance service at Wellington Baptist Church on Sunday, 5th November at 11.45am, the 2 Minutes Silence Service in the town centre on Saturday, 11th November at 11am, and the Remembrance Day Service and Poppy Laying Ceremony in Wellington Park on Sunday, 12th November at 3.15pm. The letter was noted.
13989 WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
With reference to minute 13958 a report was received from Mrs J. Thorne, assistant to the clerk, on the meeting of Wellington Economic Partnership held on 18th September 2006. This stated that the WEP had agreed to support the proposed Wellington postcard co-operative; that the date of the proposed Wellington Food Expo had been changed from 21st September to 2nd December to avoid a clash with the monthly Wellington Farmers Market; that a successful visit had been made to Ludlow; that it had been agreed to set up an executive group (Councillors A. Govier and D. Mitton and Messrs D. King and J. Pragnell) to support the food town initiative; that it had been agreed to set up a task and finish group to push forward the future development of Cornhill; and that it had been agreed to invite a representative from the Blackdown Hills Leader Plus Organisation to serve on the food town steering group. The date for the next WEP meeting was Monday, 13th November 2006 at 6pm. Report was noted.
13990 MARKET AND COASTAL TOWNS ASSOCIATION
The chairman reported that he and Councillor Stock-Williams and other members of Wellington Economic Partnership had had a meeting with the director of the Market and Coastal Towns Association on 19th September 2006 and as a result had registered an interest in the participation of Wellington in the Market and Coastal Towns Initiative. The register of interest had to be received by the association by 29th September and if Wellington was to take part in the initiative a formal application had to be made before the end of November 2006. The MCTA, a new and independent organisation which supported the development of vibrant, healthy and sustainable market and coastal towns across the South West, would only include 10 new towns in its 2007 programme. He recommended that the town council supported the registration of interest and took part in the application process. This was agreed.
13991 PLANNING DECISIONS BY TAUNTON DBC
The clerk reported that Taunton Deane Borough Council had approved the following plans: (a) Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation and construction of canopy on front elevation at 18 Immenstadt Drive, Wellington (43/2006/097: delegated decision); (b) Erection of single storey extension at 40 Blackdown Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006.099: delegated decision); (c) Erection of extension to 43 Sylvan Road, Wellington as amended by applicants letter dated 9th September 2006 and drawing No. D03 (43/2006/101: delegated decision); (d) Conversion of public house into 3 dwellings, demolition of skittle alley and other outbuildings and erection of 3 dwellings at the Three Cups, 32-34 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2006/012); (e) Erection of dwelling on land at the rear of 36 Rockwell Green, Wellington as amended by agents letter dated 28th June 2006 and accompanying drawing No. 1316/06.1 issue 2 (43/2006/039); (f) Erection of two storey extension to rear and porch to front at 10 Stoneleigh, Tonedale, Wellington (43/2006/092: delegated decision); (g) Erection of single storey extension at 27 Sylvan Road, Wellington (43/2006/095: delegated decision); (h) Conversion of offices to one 2 bedroom terraced house, two 1 bedroom flats and two 2 bedroom flats at 5 and 6 White Hart Lane, Wellington revised scheme of 43/2005/102 as amended by plans received 4th August 2006 (43/2006/081); (i) Installation of 15m shared floodlight/telecommunications lattice mast in place of existing 15m floodlighting pole, mounted antenna and transmission dish (resulting in overall height of 17.5m) with associated equipment cabinets at ground level at Wellington Rugby Football Club, Corams Lane, Wellington (43/2006/096); (j) Retention of shed to rear of 17 Gillards Close, Rockwell Green, Wellington as amended by applicants letter dated 2nd September 2006 and accompanying drawing (43/2006/089); (k) Erection of block of four garages to rear of 1, 2, 3 and 5 Cleve Flats, Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2006/078: delegated decision); (l) Erection of dwelling and refurbishment of existing accommodation to form two dwellings at 15a Fore Street, Wellington as amended by drawing 23/09/06P/B and email received 25th September 2006 (43/2006/075).
13992 PLANNING DECISIONS BY COUNTY COUNCIL
The clerk reported that Somerset County Council had approved the following plans: (a) Proposed prefabricated children’s centre and new footpath at Beech Grove Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington (43/2006/087).
13993 COUNCIL INCOME/EXPENDITURE TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2006
A report was received from the clerk showing that the council’s income for the period from 1st April 2006 to 30th September 2006 was £84,931 (£122,249 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007) and that expenditure for the same period was £48,448 (£143,150 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007). The report was noted.
13994 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Stock-Williams, it was agreed to authorise the payment of the following accounts and the signing of the following cheques: St John’s Primary School £369.80 for school crossing patrol for Summer term 2006; Hinewood Cleaning Service £48 for town centre bus shelter cleaning and office window cleaning for August 2006; Wireless CCTV £13.70 for telephone calls for CCTV; Taunton Deane Borough Council £250 for museum rent for quarter from 1/10/06 to 31/12/06; Mr T. Parkman £250 for cutting hedges and keeping paths tidy at Basins allotments during 2006; Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £164 for subsidised patient transport to Musgrove Hospital, Taunton during August 2006; Inland Revenue £665.35; Mr A. Brown £100 petty cash; Mrs J. Thorne £72.48 for additional hours of work during September 2006; Eden Foods £240 for carnival reception buffet; Wine and Cheese Shop £95.01 for drinks for carnival reception buffet.
13995 PAPERS, REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS ETC
The clerk reported that the following reports, newsletters etc had been received and were available for members to read if they wished: What’s On in Taunton Deane leaflet for October 2006; Tree Council letter about National Tree Week (22 November to 3 December); NALC direct information service bulletin No. 640; September and October issue of Lillebonne Town Council’s municipal magazine; The Clerk magazine for September 2006.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8.06PM
posted by Wellington Town Council @ 12:14 PM
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