Wellington Town Council minutes November 2006
Minutes of the meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday, 6th November 2006 at 7.15pm. (late start to due to planning meeting over-running)
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs V. Byrne, Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, Councillors R. Bowrah, A. Govier and R. Henley, and the clerk A. Brown and the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne. There were apologies from Councillors C. Biscoe, C. Hindley, G. James and S. Palmer. There were 6 members of the public present.
14000 CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The chairman, Councillor D. Mitton reported that October had been a busy month: he had attended a number of Food Town steering group planning meetings; Wellington in Bloom awards night which showed a great deal of enthusiasm and support for Wellington in Bloom; attended Chard and Taunton carnivals; the annual meeting of Wellington Chamber of Trade. He and the vice chairman Councillor Critchard had attended the launch of the Poppy Appeal with children from Rockwell Green laying flowers at war graves at Wellington Cemetery which had been an inspiring event; they had also attended the official opening of the new business units constructed by Taunton DBC at Blackdown Business Park; and they had visited the council’s allotments at the Basins where the plots were in a variety of stages of cultivation. He had attended Wellington Arts Association’s annual Music Day which had demonstrated the wonderful variety of talent in and around Wellington. He also reported that action was needed to make it easier to wear the chairman’s chain of office. He would be reporting back to the council about this at a later date.
14001 POLICE MATTERS
In the absence of Sgt Doc Nurse, the monthly police report was presented by PC Mark Jones, the beat officer for Wiveliscombe and West Deane, who stated that during October there had been 5 dwelling burglaries (including a caravan); 7 non dwelling burglaries (sheds, garages and commercial premises: 2 arrests had been made for these offences); 4 thefts from motor vehicles (with 1 arrest made); 4 offences of criminal damage to motor vehicles (scratching and dents on cars) mainly in the Tonedale area where the Community Police Support Officer was hoping to start up a neighbourhood watch scheme; 6 offences of damage (with 1 arrest); 8 thefts from shops (with 2 arrests for shoplifting); 5 assaults (with 2 arrests). One person was arrested after drug warrants were executed at Wellington premises. The police had recovered 2 of the 4 bikes stolen the previous month. The major crime had been the robbery at William Hill betting shop in Fore Street by a man with an imitation firearm. He had been arrested by PC Davidson. The stolen money had been recovered. Councillor Govier reported that there were plans in the pipeline to form a number of Local Action Teams (LATs), which had been successful in Taunton, in a bid to help tackle anti-social behaviour and crime, not only in Tonedale but around the Wellington area beat. LATs would be a way to bring the police and community together to draw up plans to help reduce crime. An open meeting was being held in Wellington Baptist Church on 22nd November at 7pm when LAT co-ordinator PC Chris Fry would give a presentation to the public about how LATs could help. Councillor Bowrah reported there was more graffiti in the town: PC Jones said the police would look into it. In reply to Councillor Stock-Williams, PC Jones said he felt that CCTV helped to reduce crime. Councillor Mitton, who thanked PC Jones for attending, said the community had to be part of policing and asked for the council’s thanks and appreciation to be passed on to PC Davidson for her bravery.
14002 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME: SOMERFIELD & CORNHILL
Mrs Isobel Ward, the chairman of Wellington in Bloom Committee, referred to the outstanding issues of the new Somerfield Store and the redevelopment of Cornhill and asked when some progress might be made. The chairman replied that Somerfield were pushing to press on with the development and that a full report on the situation would be presented by planning officer Mr John Hamer at the December town council meeting. Wellington Economic Partnership was being asked to turn their attention to the Cornhill situation and to re-establish its working group. In reply to questions from Mrs Ward about possible celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of Sir John Popham, the chairman said it would be on the December agenda.
14003 PPT: FRIENDS OF WELLINGTON PARK
Mrs Pauline Sturgess, the chairman of Friends of Wellington Park, reported that two Winter events were planned: a cheese and wine reception at Tonedale House on 23rd November 2006 and the celebration of the Chinese New Year at the URC Hall on 17th February 2007.
14004 MINUTES OF OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETINGS
The minutes of the council meetings held on 2nd October 2006, as previously circulated to councillors, were received, taken as read and confirmed as correct.
14005 LONGFORTH ROAD/HIGH STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Consideration was given to a suggestion by Councillor S. Palmer that the county council should be approached about making it easier and safer for pedestrians to use the traffic lights at the Longforth Road/High Street junction. It was agreed to ask the county for the provision of pedestrian indicators at the bottom of the lights.
14006 MANTLE STREET RE-SURFACING
Councillor R. Bowrah referred to the need for Mantle Street to be re-surfaced, stating that there were quite a number of potholes throughout the street and that the county council had promised to carry out the work. The clerk reported that an email had been received from county highways on 3rd November 2006 stating that Mantle Street had been placed in its list for resurfacing next year. The next step would be to priority list the scheme and match it with the anticipated budget for next year. At present the true budget levels were unknown so the county was not sure which schemes would be carried out. It was agreed to note the letter.
14007 MAIL BOX FOR BURROUGH WAY AREA
With reference to minute 13830 consideration was given to a proposal by Councillor S. Palmer to again approach Royal Mail about the provision of a mail collection box in the Burrough Way area. It was reported that no reply had been received from Royal Mail to letters sent by the council on 12th June and by Councillor Palmer on 6th October. It was agreed to contact the local MP Jeremy Browne about the issue.
14008 STAFFING COMMITTEE & CCTV WORKING PARTY
It was agreed to set the dates for meetings of the Staffing Committee and CCTV working party when an expected application for the provision of the town council’s relocatable CCTV camera in the South Street car park had been received from Wellington Baptist Church. It was also agreed to liaise with the police over the date.
COUNCILLOR BOWRAH LEFT THE MEETING HERE AT 8.09PM
14009 GRIT BIN FOR TONE RAILWAY BRIDGE
Councillor A. Govier suggested that the council should buy a grit bin to be provided by the railway bridge at Tonedale and on the proposal of Councillor R. Bowrah, seconded by Councillor V. Byrne, this was agreed. The clerk reported that the cost of a new bin was £160 plus VAT and that the town council currently had 16 bags of rock salt in store. The council had purchased 5 bins in 2001 and had sited these at Popes Lane; Oaken Ground; junction of Swains/Ardwyn; junction of Hoyles Road/relief road; and Howard Road. The county council provided the rock salt for all of the town council owned bins. Councillor Govier stated that he and Councillor Palmer planned to target problem areas.
14010 CO-OPTION OF NEW COUNCILLOR
With reference to minute 13976 the clerk reported that two applications had been received to fill the casual vacancy on the council caused by the resignation of Councillor A. Horsman. It was agreed to hold a co-option meeting in the town council chamber on Thursday, 16th November 2006 at 6pm.
14011 FUTURE USE OF TOWN COUNCIL OFFICES
With reference to minute 13952 a letter was received from the leader of Taunton Deane Borough Council, Councillor John Williams noting that the town council was prepared to fund the installation of a chair lift at 28 Fore Street and stating that he would arrange for officers to fully appraise the town council why they had never considered this to be a workable or acceptable solution. The Deane was committed to providing first class facilities for the community of Wellington and it remained a high priority to do so. The letter was noted and it was agreed to arrange a meeting with Mr Stewart Rutledge, TDBC’s corporate property manager, as soon as possible.
14012 RETENTION OF TIMBER FENCE AT 80 LABURNUM ROAD
With reference to minute 13618 the clerk reported that a planning inspector had overturned Taunton DBC’s decision to refuse permission for the retention of a timber fence to the side of 80 Laburnum Road, Wellington and had granted approval. The report was noted.
14013 WELLINGTON GREEN SPACES
With reference to minute 13868 members received a copy of the schedule of work to be carried out by Taunton DBC on Wellington Green Spaces during phase 1 during the next four months. It was agreed to note the schedule of work.
14014 CARNIVAL COMMITTEE GRANT
With reference to minute 13912 a letter of thanks was received from Wellington Carnival Committee for the town council grant of £700. The letter was noted.
14015 DIRECTION SIGN FOR WELLINGTON PARK
With reference to minute 13904 the clerk reported that the direction sign for Wellington Park had been erected on the large sign board outside the One Stop Shop in High Street. The report was noted.
14016 COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH
With reference to minute 13949 the clerk reported that chairman, vice-chairman and the clerk had carried out a speed check in Wellesley Park on 1st November and had reported 2 motorists for driving at 35mph. About 200 motorists were checked and the majority were driving under the limit. The report was noted.
14017 WELLINGTON FOOD TOWN
With reference to minute 13958 a detailed report was received from the chairman on the Wellington Food Town project which was be launched on Saturday, 2nd December in a large marquee in the Conservative Club car park from 10am to 4pm where there would be room for 30/40 stalls as well as a demonstration area. All retailers in the town had been advised of the event and letters had been sent to local food producers. By 2nd November over 20 positive responses had been received. It was hoped to get some local chefs to give demonstrations and to have local musicians playing in the town. High Street would not be closed. Gundenham Dairies had agreed to distribute flyers for the event to their customers and he had had preliminary discussions with the local Scouts about a general leaflet drop in Wellington. Insurance for the event would be covered by Taunton DBC. Meals would not be sold at the event as visitors would be encouraged to use local food establishments. A grant application had been made to the Blackdown Hills Leader Plus Organisation and a full bid for support through the Market and Coastal Towns Association was being prepared. Cloth bags had been ordered which had Wellington Food Town on them with a working logo of a flagon of cider, apples, hot pies and cheese plus the words “Buy locally.” The report was noted.
14018 DIRECTION SIGNS FOR ARTS CENTRE AND CINEMA
With reference to minute 13981 the clerk reported that the cost of supplying and erecting a finger post in the town centre with various directional signs on it would be about £2,000. A specialist catalogue was awaited from Taunton DBC. He suggested and it was agreed the chairman, vice chairman and the clerk should be authorised to consider possible signage and report back to the December meeting.
14019 WELLINGTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE
A letter was received from the county council giving an update on the provision of children’s centres in Somerset and stating that planning permission for the Wellington centre at Beech Grove School had been granted, that Bouncy Bears Childcare would be providing the childcare at the centre and that Penny Bragg had been appointed as centre manager. The centre would be opening in January 2007. The letter was noted.
14020 WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
With reference to minute 13989 a report was received from Mrs J. Thorne, assistant to the clerk, on the meeting of the Wellington and Area Community Strategy working party held on 17th October 2006 and it was agreed that recommendations in the Community Strategy where Wellington Economic Partnership was identified as the lead organisation should be put on the agenda for the next WEP meeting to be held on 20th November 2006.
14021 WELLINGTON COMMUNITY STRATEGY
A detailed report from Mrs J. Thorne about the Wellington and Area Community Strategy working party meeting on 17/11/06 stated that the key actions of the plan for 2006-2010 where the town council was designated as the lead organisation had been considered. It had been agreed that the town council should continue to lobby for the Northern Relief Road and to contact Taunton DBC forward planners about the best way to do this; not to lobby for the re-opening of the railway station as this had been explored in the past and was regarded as unfeasible; to ask Somerfield to site a new community notice board at their proposed new site off High Street; to call a meeting of the town council CCTV working party to monitor progress over the provision of re-locatable CCTV cameras; to contact Taunton CVS about developing a Wellington forum for better networking and communication between service providers and communities; to promote cycle routes in and around Wellington and find out details of the Sustrains local cycle routes; to support the creation and restoration of wildlife habitats as and when sites became available; and to consider the co-ordinated delivery of local services when the future of Wellington offices had been made.
14022 PLANNING DECISIONS BY TAUNTON DBC
The clerk reported that Taunton Deane Borough Council had approved the following plans: (a) Erection of a pair of bungalows and formation of access plus erection of double garage, The Yard, Bulford, Wellington (43/2006/033); (b) Display of internally illuminated fascia and projecting sign at Bristol and West Building Society, 5-7 South Street, Wellington (43/2006/084LB and 43/2006/085A); (c) Installation of new shop front at 14 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/090 and 43/2006/091LB); (d) Erection of conservatory at 32 Andrew Allan Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006/111: delegated decision); (e) Erection of dwelling on land adjacent to Oakhill, Pyles Thorne Road, Wellington (43/2006/119); (f) Erection of single storey extension to rear of 53 Barn Meads Road, Wellington (43/2006/116: delegated decision); (h) Erection of single storey extension to care home at The Wheelhouse, Linden Hill, Wellington (43/2006/100).
14023 COUNCIL INCOME/EXPENDITURE TO 31ST OCTOBER 2006
A report was received from the clerk showing that the council’s income for the period from 1st April 2006 to 31st October 2006 was £85,413 (£122,249 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007) and that expenditure for the same period was £52,553 (£143,150 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007). The report was noted.
14024 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Byrne, it was agreed to authorise the payment of the following accounts and the signing of the following cheques: EDF Energy 1 Ltd £11.06 for electricity for Rackfield street light for period 1/7/06 to 2/10/06; 1st Wellington Scout Group £400 grant; Beth Rowley £200 grant; Wellington Royal British Legion £22 for Poppy Wreath; A. Brown £200 for petty cash; Mrs J. Thorne £72.48 for additional hours of work during October; Inland Revenue £665.35 for income tax and national insurance; Viking Direct £66.36 for stationery; Taunton DBC £128.08 for removing old CCTV camera and installing new CCTV camera; WCCTV £13.36 for calls to CCTV camera; Wellington Sports Federation £50 for town council presentation trophy; PC Webshop Ltd £316.80 for yearly website hosting fee; Taunton DBC £52.22 for repair work at Tone play area; Cosalt International Ltd £124.44 for 2 maroon rockets to be fired on Remembrance Day; Taunton DBC £70 for Premises Licence annual fee for Wellington Town Centre; Hinewood Cleaning Services £62 for cleaning town centre bus shelters and window cleaning; Somerset Building Preservation Trust £1,000 grant for Tone Mill project; Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £412 for subsidised hospital patient transport for September and October 2006; Judith Goss Florists £30 for flowers for local war graves for September and October 2006.
14025 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 November 2006; NALC direct information service bulletin Nos. 642 and 643; October issue of InterAction from Local Government International Bureau; November issue of Councils and Clerks Direct; Autumn issue of The Tree Guardian; Taunton Deane Council for Voluntary Service annual report for 2006; The Growth and Jobs Strategy and the Reform of European Cohesion Policy by European Commission.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8.40PM
PRESENT: Councillor D. Mitton (chairman), who presided, Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman), Councillors Mrs V. Byrne, Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, Councillors R. Bowrah, A. Govier and R. Henley, and the clerk A. Brown and the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne. There were apologies from Councillors C. Biscoe, C. Hindley, G. James and S. Palmer. There were 6 members of the public present.
14000 CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The chairman, Councillor D. Mitton reported that October had been a busy month: he had attended a number of Food Town steering group planning meetings; Wellington in Bloom awards night which showed a great deal of enthusiasm and support for Wellington in Bloom; attended Chard and Taunton carnivals; the annual meeting of Wellington Chamber of Trade. He and the vice chairman Councillor Critchard had attended the launch of the Poppy Appeal with children from Rockwell Green laying flowers at war graves at Wellington Cemetery which had been an inspiring event; they had also attended the official opening of the new business units constructed by Taunton DBC at Blackdown Business Park; and they had visited the council’s allotments at the Basins where the plots were in a variety of stages of cultivation. He had attended Wellington Arts Association’s annual Music Day which had demonstrated the wonderful variety of talent in and around Wellington. He also reported that action was needed to make it easier to wear the chairman’s chain of office. He would be reporting back to the council about this at a later date.
14001 POLICE MATTERS
In the absence of Sgt Doc Nurse, the monthly police report was presented by PC Mark Jones, the beat officer for Wiveliscombe and West Deane, who stated that during October there had been 5 dwelling burglaries (including a caravan); 7 non dwelling burglaries (sheds, garages and commercial premises: 2 arrests had been made for these offences); 4 thefts from motor vehicles (with 1 arrest made); 4 offences of criminal damage to motor vehicles (scratching and dents on cars) mainly in the Tonedale area where the Community Police Support Officer was hoping to start up a neighbourhood watch scheme; 6 offences of damage (with 1 arrest); 8 thefts from shops (with 2 arrests for shoplifting); 5 assaults (with 2 arrests). One person was arrested after drug warrants were executed at Wellington premises. The police had recovered 2 of the 4 bikes stolen the previous month. The major crime had been the robbery at William Hill betting shop in Fore Street by a man with an imitation firearm. He had been arrested by PC Davidson. The stolen money had been recovered. Councillor Govier reported that there were plans in the pipeline to form a number of Local Action Teams (LATs), which had been successful in Taunton, in a bid to help tackle anti-social behaviour and crime, not only in Tonedale but around the Wellington area beat. LATs would be a way to bring the police and community together to draw up plans to help reduce crime. An open meeting was being held in Wellington Baptist Church on 22nd November at 7pm when LAT co-ordinator PC Chris Fry would give a presentation to the public about how LATs could help. Councillor Bowrah reported there was more graffiti in the town: PC Jones said the police would look into it. In reply to Councillor Stock-Williams, PC Jones said he felt that CCTV helped to reduce crime. Councillor Mitton, who thanked PC Jones for attending, said the community had to be part of policing and asked for the council’s thanks and appreciation to be passed on to PC Davidson for her bravery.
14002 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME: SOMERFIELD & CORNHILL
Mrs Isobel Ward, the chairman of Wellington in Bloom Committee, referred to the outstanding issues of the new Somerfield Store and the redevelopment of Cornhill and asked when some progress might be made. The chairman replied that Somerfield were pushing to press on with the development and that a full report on the situation would be presented by planning officer Mr John Hamer at the December town council meeting. Wellington Economic Partnership was being asked to turn their attention to the Cornhill situation and to re-establish its working group. In reply to questions from Mrs Ward about possible celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of Sir John Popham, the chairman said it would be on the December agenda.
14003 PPT: FRIENDS OF WELLINGTON PARK
Mrs Pauline Sturgess, the chairman of Friends of Wellington Park, reported that two Winter events were planned: a cheese and wine reception at Tonedale House on 23rd November 2006 and the celebration of the Chinese New Year at the URC Hall on 17th February 2007.
14004 MINUTES OF OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETINGS
The minutes of the council meetings held on 2nd October 2006, as previously circulated to councillors, were received, taken as read and confirmed as correct.
14005 LONGFORTH ROAD/HIGH STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Consideration was given to a suggestion by Councillor S. Palmer that the county council should be approached about making it easier and safer for pedestrians to use the traffic lights at the Longforth Road/High Street junction. It was agreed to ask the county for the provision of pedestrian indicators at the bottom of the lights.
14006 MANTLE STREET RE-SURFACING
Councillor R. Bowrah referred to the need for Mantle Street to be re-surfaced, stating that there were quite a number of potholes throughout the street and that the county council had promised to carry out the work. The clerk reported that an email had been received from county highways on 3rd November 2006 stating that Mantle Street had been placed in its list for resurfacing next year. The next step would be to priority list the scheme and match it with the anticipated budget for next year. At present the true budget levels were unknown so the county was not sure which schemes would be carried out. It was agreed to note the letter.
14007 MAIL BOX FOR BURROUGH WAY AREA
With reference to minute 13830 consideration was given to a proposal by Councillor S. Palmer to again approach Royal Mail about the provision of a mail collection box in the Burrough Way area. It was reported that no reply had been received from Royal Mail to letters sent by the council on 12th June and by Councillor Palmer on 6th October. It was agreed to contact the local MP Jeremy Browne about the issue.
14008 STAFFING COMMITTEE & CCTV WORKING PARTY
It was agreed to set the dates for meetings of the Staffing Committee and CCTV working party when an expected application for the provision of the town council’s relocatable CCTV camera in the South Street car park had been received from Wellington Baptist Church. It was also agreed to liaise with the police over the date.
COUNCILLOR BOWRAH LEFT THE MEETING HERE AT 8.09PM
14009 GRIT BIN FOR TONE RAILWAY BRIDGE
Councillor A. Govier suggested that the council should buy a grit bin to be provided by the railway bridge at Tonedale and on the proposal of Councillor R. Bowrah, seconded by Councillor V. Byrne, this was agreed. The clerk reported that the cost of a new bin was £160 plus VAT and that the town council currently had 16 bags of rock salt in store. The council had purchased 5 bins in 2001 and had sited these at Popes Lane; Oaken Ground; junction of Swains/Ardwyn; junction of Hoyles Road/relief road; and Howard Road. The county council provided the rock salt for all of the town council owned bins. Councillor Govier stated that he and Councillor Palmer planned to target problem areas.
14010 CO-OPTION OF NEW COUNCILLOR
With reference to minute 13976 the clerk reported that two applications had been received to fill the casual vacancy on the council caused by the resignation of Councillor A. Horsman. It was agreed to hold a co-option meeting in the town council chamber on Thursday, 16th November 2006 at 6pm.
14011 FUTURE USE OF TOWN COUNCIL OFFICES
With reference to minute 13952 a letter was received from the leader of Taunton Deane Borough Council, Councillor John Williams noting that the town council was prepared to fund the installation of a chair lift at 28 Fore Street and stating that he would arrange for officers to fully appraise the town council why they had never considered this to be a workable or acceptable solution. The Deane was committed to providing first class facilities for the community of Wellington and it remained a high priority to do so. The letter was noted and it was agreed to arrange a meeting with Mr Stewart Rutledge, TDBC’s corporate property manager, as soon as possible.
14012 RETENTION OF TIMBER FENCE AT 80 LABURNUM ROAD
With reference to minute 13618 the clerk reported that a planning inspector had overturned Taunton DBC’s decision to refuse permission for the retention of a timber fence to the side of 80 Laburnum Road, Wellington and had granted approval. The report was noted.
14013 WELLINGTON GREEN SPACES
With reference to minute 13868 members received a copy of the schedule of work to be carried out by Taunton DBC on Wellington Green Spaces during phase 1 during the next four months. It was agreed to note the schedule of work.
14014 CARNIVAL COMMITTEE GRANT
With reference to minute 13912 a letter of thanks was received from Wellington Carnival Committee for the town council grant of £700. The letter was noted.
14015 DIRECTION SIGN FOR WELLINGTON PARK
With reference to minute 13904 the clerk reported that the direction sign for Wellington Park had been erected on the large sign board outside the One Stop Shop in High Street. The report was noted.
14016 COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH
With reference to minute 13949 the clerk reported that chairman, vice-chairman and the clerk had carried out a speed check in Wellesley Park on 1st November and had reported 2 motorists for driving at 35mph. About 200 motorists were checked and the majority were driving under the limit. The report was noted.
14017 WELLINGTON FOOD TOWN
With reference to minute 13958 a detailed report was received from the chairman on the Wellington Food Town project which was be launched on Saturday, 2nd December in a large marquee in the Conservative Club car park from 10am to 4pm where there would be room for 30/40 stalls as well as a demonstration area. All retailers in the town had been advised of the event and letters had been sent to local food producers. By 2nd November over 20 positive responses had been received. It was hoped to get some local chefs to give demonstrations and to have local musicians playing in the town. High Street would not be closed. Gundenham Dairies had agreed to distribute flyers for the event to their customers and he had had preliminary discussions with the local Scouts about a general leaflet drop in Wellington. Insurance for the event would be covered by Taunton DBC. Meals would not be sold at the event as visitors would be encouraged to use local food establishments. A grant application had been made to the Blackdown Hills Leader Plus Organisation and a full bid for support through the Market and Coastal Towns Association was being prepared. Cloth bags had been ordered which had Wellington Food Town on them with a working logo of a flagon of cider, apples, hot pies and cheese plus the words “Buy locally.” The report was noted.
14018 DIRECTION SIGNS FOR ARTS CENTRE AND CINEMA
With reference to minute 13981 the clerk reported that the cost of supplying and erecting a finger post in the town centre with various directional signs on it would be about £2,000. A specialist catalogue was awaited from Taunton DBC. He suggested and it was agreed the chairman, vice chairman and the clerk should be authorised to consider possible signage and report back to the December meeting.
14019 WELLINGTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE
A letter was received from the county council giving an update on the provision of children’s centres in Somerset and stating that planning permission for the Wellington centre at Beech Grove School had been granted, that Bouncy Bears Childcare would be providing the childcare at the centre and that Penny Bragg had been appointed as centre manager. The centre would be opening in January 2007. The letter was noted.
14020 WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
With reference to minute 13989 a report was received from Mrs J. Thorne, assistant to the clerk, on the meeting of the Wellington and Area Community Strategy working party held on 17th October 2006 and it was agreed that recommendations in the Community Strategy where Wellington Economic Partnership was identified as the lead organisation should be put on the agenda for the next WEP meeting to be held on 20th November 2006.
14021 WELLINGTON COMMUNITY STRATEGY
A detailed report from Mrs J. Thorne about the Wellington and Area Community Strategy working party meeting on 17/11/06 stated that the key actions of the plan for 2006-2010 where the town council was designated as the lead organisation had been considered. It had been agreed that the town council should continue to lobby for the Northern Relief Road and to contact Taunton DBC forward planners about the best way to do this; not to lobby for the re-opening of the railway station as this had been explored in the past and was regarded as unfeasible; to ask Somerfield to site a new community notice board at their proposed new site off High Street; to call a meeting of the town council CCTV working party to monitor progress over the provision of re-locatable CCTV cameras; to contact Taunton CVS about developing a Wellington forum for better networking and communication between service providers and communities; to promote cycle routes in and around Wellington and find out details of the Sustrains local cycle routes; to support the creation and restoration of wildlife habitats as and when sites became available; and to consider the co-ordinated delivery of local services when the future of Wellington offices had been made.
14022 PLANNING DECISIONS BY TAUNTON DBC
The clerk reported that Taunton Deane Borough Council had approved the following plans: (a) Erection of a pair of bungalows and formation of access plus erection of double garage, The Yard, Bulford, Wellington (43/2006/033); (b) Display of internally illuminated fascia and projecting sign at Bristol and West Building Society, 5-7 South Street, Wellington (43/2006/084LB and 43/2006/085A); (c) Installation of new shop front at 14 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/090 and 43/2006/091LB); (d) Erection of conservatory at 32 Andrew Allan Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington (43/2006/111: delegated decision); (e) Erection of dwelling on land adjacent to Oakhill, Pyles Thorne Road, Wellington (43/2006/119); (f) Erection of single storey extension to rear of 53 Barn Meads Road, Wellington (43/2006/116: delegated decision); (h) Erection of single storey extension to care home at The Wheelhouse, Linden Hill, Wellington (43/2006/100).
14023 COUNCIL INCOME/EXPENDITURE TO 31ST OCTOBER 2006
A report was received from the clerk showing that the council’s income for the period from 1st April 2006 to 31st October 2006 was £85,413 (£122,249 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007) and that expenditure for the same period was £52,553 (£143,150 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007). The report was noted.
14024 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Byrne, it was agreed to authorise the payment of the following accounts and the signing of the following cheques: EDF Energy 1 Ltd £11.06 for electricity for Rackfield street light for period 1/7/06 to 2/10/06; 1st Wellington Scout Group £400 grant; Beth Rowley £200 grant; Wellington Royal British Legion £22 for Poppy Wreath; A. Brown £200 for petty cash; Mrs J. Thorne £72.48 for additional hours of work during October; Inland Revenue £665.35 for income tax and national insurance; Viking Direct £66.36 for stationery; Taunton DBC £128.08 for removing old CCTV camera and installing new CCTV camera; WCCTV £13.36 for calls to CCTV camera; Wellington Sports Federation £50 for town council presentation trophy; PC Webshop Ltd £316.80 for yearly website hosting fee; Taunton DBC £52.22 for repair work at Tone play area; Cosalt International Ltd £124.44 for 2 maroon rockets to be fired on Remembrance Day; Taunton DBC £70 for Premises Licence annual fee for Wellington Town Centre; Hinewood Cleaning Services £62 for cleaning town centre bus shelters and window cleaning; Somerset Building Preservation Trust £1,000 grant for Tone Mill project; Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £412 for subsidised hospital patient transport for September and October 2006; Judith Goss Florists £30 for flowers for local war graves for September and October 2006.
14025 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 November 2006; NALC direct information service bulletin Nos. 642 and 643; October issue of InterAction from Local Government International Bureau; November issue of Councils and Clerks Direct; Autumn issue of The Tree Guardian; Taunton Deane Council for Voluntary Service annual report for 2006; The Growth and Jobs Strategy and the Reform of European Cohesion Policy by European Commission.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8.40PM
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