Minutes from March PC Meeting

Cllr Geary advised that there was no process and that the Parish could adopt their own.

Stephen and Tracey signed the Declaration of Acceptance.

• RECEIVE WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT

Waste Strategy

MKC have been developing over the last couple of years and was adopted at a cabinet meeting a couple of weeks ago.  Last year there were talks regarding stopping pink sacks, this decision has now been reversed.  Green bins are now going to be charged for at a cost of £33.00 per annum.  If this is not paid, your bin will not be collected. Charges will begin in September and you will be given a sticker to show that you have paid.

Mr Kirby commented that surely this came out of your council tax fee, Cllr Geary advised that Cllr McLean was attending a meeting tonight to discuss.

Cllr Thatcher asked whether there were any grants or compensation for those on low income.  Cllr Geary mentioned that there would be some proposed safeguards but was unaware what these were just yet.

Plan MK

Consultation had now begun.  Development would most likely happen to the South of MK if the expressway comes along and would bypass the South of MK.

Cllr Bush asked what was happening East of the motorway in which Cllr Geary advised that this was still going to plan, 5500 houses between the motorway and across to the A509, this is not due until 2031 and all depends on the expressway.

Cllr Bush asked whether there were hard copies of the MK Plan in which Cllr Geary advised they usually send some out.  Cllr Geary would follow up but there should be available at the library.  TY to put a link on the website.

Cllr Hughes asked whether the MK Dons was going through, Cllrs Geary advised that they would rather MK Dons purchase the land as it will cost many of millions of pounds.

5 Year Housing Supply

Cllr Geary confirmed that MKC possibly have their 5 year land supply which means planning applications will begin to get refused.

Cllr Caldwell asked when the waste plant in Wolverton would be operational.  Cllr Geary confirmed it should be operational in November and reported that the company that did the gasification part had gone bust but they had taken on a lot of the employees as this was the only company that did this process.

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• RECEIVE CLERKS REPORT

The Parish would like to say a big thank you to David Williams and Peter Crook for planting the trees around the village.

Cars Parked along Sherington Bridge

TY reported to Thames Valley Police, Ref 462 2^nd March 2017. It was noted that the blue VW van was now parked in the grounds of the house.

Clean Up

TY to arrange a litter picking day in the village, some residents have shown an interest. Date to be confirmed.

Steve Kennedy mentioned that he had come across a lot of laughing gas cylinders around the village and that bins were over flowing with rubbish. Cllr Geary advised that this was trying to be addressed and in May the Mayor will be announcing a Clean MK initiative and trying to work with communities, schools, parish councils etc as to how we start to address this and the source.

Steve suggested posters as you enter and leave the village which Cllr Thatcher confirmed she had and would be put up in the village.

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PAVILION – Cllr Thatcher mentioned that the cheque had been returned again.  Cllr Hughes advised talking to Tamara again.  Cllr Caldwell to ask Tamara what the land prices should be. Cllr Bush added that we have a valid lease which we are trying to pay.

Drainage – TY reported that we still needed confirmation from Sally Cook that we could clear the ditch to then get on with the drainage and gravel to the car park.

Sign – TY asked for confirmation that she could purchase the sign, Cllrs in agreement to go with the middle option.

TREES – Cllr Bush reported that David Williams and Peter Crook have planted trees around the village.  Steve Kennedy commented that distinctive trees are going missing and Cllr Thatcher added that the Parish would place TPOs on trees.

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10.3. Approve Cheques for payment – Approved

Sherington Village Hall           Inv 728                                                   £13.00

Sherington Youth Club         Donation                                                   £300.00

Tracey Young                      Expenses                                                  £37.06

EON                                   Electricity for Pavilion                                 £1434.79

Pitchcare                            Paint for Pitch                                            £141.60

11.2 REF: 16/02614/OUT Smiths Yard, Water Lane – granted

11.3 REF: 16/02217/OUT Land South of 7 Bedford Road – Cllr Bush advised that the officer had wrote the report before the consultation period had ended. Cllr Bush added that he will speak to Brett Lee regarding the state of the Portal due to all the errors, missing documents and statements etc

11.3 Consideration of any other outstanding or recently submitted applications – None

Cllr Hughes add that the village hall are ordering new tables and requested that the old ones be stored at the pavilion.  TY to contact caretaker.

Finally, the village hall car park needs re-surfacing and the cost would be approx £600, the Parish Council to contribute £400 and John would get volunteers to spread the stones.  Cllrs all in agreement

Cllr Thatcher advised that the Preschool will re-open on the 30^th March at 12.30pm

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