MINUTES
OF ASTON INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 12TH MARCH
2012 AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ATTENDED BY Mr J. Harding (chairman), Mr C.Tormey, Mr S.
Burns, Mrs R.Tree (councillors) and four parishioners.
APOLOGIES WERE RECEIVED FROM Mr J. Whatley and Mr E.
Green.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY MEETING were read, approved and
signed.
MATTERS ARISING
1) Letter
of acknowledgement from Highways asking
for details of ownership of overhanging hedge. Clerk to respond.
2) Salt
bin installed by Knapp Cottage. Letter of thanks from Mr Spragg.
3) Potholes
on Beavans Hill still not dealt with – reminders have been given.
4) Sunken
drains at Crews Hill causing problems. This was originally reported nearly two
years ago. Clerk to write to Chief Executive.
5) More
research has been done regarding the Preaching/Pilgrim’s Cross in Churchyard.
Awaiting communication from architect.
6) May
Hill. Site for beacon is apparently owned by Longhope Parish Council. Contact
will be made regarding this.
7) Information
collated on Jubilee mugs was circulated.
8) Awaiting
response from Herefordshire Council regarding village boundary sign, but
examples from one website were viewed.
PLANNING
1. Vine
Tree Cottage, Aston Ingham Lane. S120472/FH. Two storey rear extension. The
Parish Council had no objections.
2. Hill
Aston, Lea. S120276/FH. The Parish Council did not support this application.
See observations.
3. Stable
block, North side of road from Beavans Hill. Mrs C. Jeffery requested the
Parish Council’s support regarding the attempt by Herefordshire Council to
charge business rates for the building. Mrs Jeffery was advised to contact Mr
Bramer, District Councillor, initially.
CORRESPONDENCE
i.
Clerk/Council Direct
ii.
Localism – Journal of Local Planning
iii.
Neighbourhood Planning – notes from
conference
iv.
Herefordshire Partnership Newsletter
v.
Children’s Centre meetings
vi.
General Power of Competence – freedom to pray
vii.
Broadband
viii.
Youth groups - information to be circulated
FINANCE C.A. £1504.72
A.I.P.C.H.F. £107.63 p.c.
£19.19
1) Donation
from parishioner of £100 towards Jubilee projects. Clerk to write letter of
thanks.
2) Clerk’s
salary (3 months) - £200.00. Mr Harding proposed this be paid. Mrs Tree
seconded. All in favour. Cheques written separately. £160.00 – Clerk. £40.00 –
H.M.R.C.
3) Travelling
expenses for Clerk’s H.M.R.C. course at Worcester - £27.00. Mr Harding proposed
this be paid. Mrs Tree seconded. All in favour.
ANY OTHER MATTERS – none
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
Tuesday 10th April
Monday 14th May – Annual Parish Meeting
followed by the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council
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