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SHERINGTON PARISH COUNCIL<\/p>\n
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Minutes of the meeting of Sherington Parish Council held on Wednesday 21st<\/sup> November 2018, at the Pavilion, commencing at 7.30pm<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n PRESENT: Cllrs Bush (Chair), Johnstone, Hughes, Selvey, Parish Clerk Will Pike.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO ATTENDING: 11 members of <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ward Cllr <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n None<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllrs <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Edward Shires <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was agreed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n At this point <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved and <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As no Ward <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP confirmed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP reported <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was raised <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP mentioned <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was noted <\/p>\n <\/p>\n No changes <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush also <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP mentioned <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The website <\/p>\n <\/p>\n NPower have <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP advised <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP advised <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was agreed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP mentioned <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n SHOP:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Two meetings <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It has been <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The budget <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some computer <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The surfacing <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was again <\/p>\n <\/p>\n PAVILION:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As discussed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BIODIVERSITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was agreed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP confirmed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n No full <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP will consult <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current Account <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Savings <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cheques Due <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Total <\/p>\n <\/p>\n All cheques <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n UPDATE ON \u2018THE BARN\u2019 GUN LANE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush <\/p>\n <\/p>\n UPDATE ON HAZELMEAD FARM APPEAL<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush <\/p>\n <\/p>\n UPDATE ON LATHBURY MINERALS SITE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Bush <\/p>\n <\/p>\n CONSIDERATION OF OTHER OUTSTANDING OR RECENTLY <\/p>\n <\/p>\n None<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n None<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n None<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A concern was <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Several <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Several <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Council <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Johnstone <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was agreed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was <\/p>\n <\/p>\n WP pointed <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cllr Selvey <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The next <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SHERINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting of Sherington Parish Council held on Wednesday 21st November 2018, at the Pavilion, commencing at 7.30pm PRESENT: Cllrs Bush (Chair), Johnstone, Hughes, Selvey, Parish Clerk Will Pike. ALSO ATTENDING: 11 members of the public. RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Ward Cllr Hosking \u2013 apologies accepted. RECEIVE ANY […]<\/p>\n
\nthe public.<\/p>\n\n
\nHosking \u2013 apologies accepted.<\/p>\n\n
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\nproposed that both be co-opted to the Council and Cllr Selvey seconded.<\/p>\n
\nJohnstone then raised concerns about Edward Shires and his reasons for becoming
\na councillor. <\/p>\n
\nJohnstone and Hughes then both offered their resignation.<\/p>\n
\noffered a reply to concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest around
\nhis membership of the Council. He understands that there will be conflicts and
\naccepts that he will not be able to vote on these areas.<\/p>\n
\nreiterated the point that, as the Council is short of numbers, whenever someone
\nvolunteers from the role they cannot be turned away and personal opinion can
\nnot sway a Council\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
\nto co-opt Edward
\nand Brian to the Council and they were both signed in by Parish Clerk Will Pike.<\/p>\n
\nCllr Hughes left the meeting.<\/p>\n\n
\nsigned by Cllr Bush.<\/p>\n\n
\nCouncillor was present no report was given.<\/p>\n\n
\nthat cleaning of the chairs in the Pavilion is due to happen in the week
\ncommencing 10th<\/sup> December.<\/p>\n
\nthat, in regards to the Pavilion rent, we had been advised that the best way
\nforward is to arrange a meeting between the advisers of both sides in order to
\nsort the matter once and for all. WP to sort.<\/p>\n
\nagain that deliveries were still being made to the shop early in the morning.
\nCllr Bush advised that Ward Councillor McLean had taken this up with MKC and
\nPlanning Enforcement to see what could be done.<\/p>\n
\nthat the site manager for the Barwood Homes development had made contact asking
\nto report any issues with the site. It was mentioned that the road is still
\nbeing left in an unsatisfactory state after deliveries. WP will raise again
\nwith the site manager.<\/p>\n\n
\nRECOMMENDED ALONG WITH THE TIE IN WITH MK FUTURES 2050<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nthat the consultation for this closes on 12th<\/sup> December 2018.<\/p>\n
\nhave been made to the \u2018East of M1 development\u2019 but it will allocate housing
\naround the \u2018A421 development.\u2019<\/p>\n
\nexplained that the changes are trying to press the process into being more
\nactive and purposeful.<\/p>\n
\nexpected that the bulk of housing will be around existing areas such as Newport
\nPagnell, Olney and Woburn.<\/p>\n
\nproposed that we ask Chris Akrill to draft a response regarding these
\ndevelopments as the matter is extremely complex. All were in agreement. WP will
\nask Chris to reply.<\/p>\n
\nmentioned that the Hanslope Parish Chair is concerned that the vision of MK
\nFutures is being imported without proper consideration.<\/p>\n
\nmentioned that the Neighbourhood Plan will also need to be revisited because of
\nthese developments.<\/p>\n\n
\nthe following:<\/p>\n
\nis in the process of being transferred to the Parish Council for both hosting
\nand content. This will take a couple of weeks and then the website will be
\nupdated as previously discussed once we have full control.<\/p>\n
\nreissued a previously overstated bill leaving us in credit with the Company. WP
\nasked if we would like to get the money refunded or left on account \u2013 it was
\nagreed to leave with NPower going forward.<\/p>\n
\nthat we are just waiting for a date from BT to remove the phone from the Rev Box
\non The Knoll. This should happen in the next few weeks but no definite time
\nframe has been given by BT.<\/p>\n
\nthat SPC had applied for a share of the \u00a3100k landscaping fund being made
\navailable by MKC but that a second proposal had been put forward by a group of
\nParish Councils in order to use the fund to buy specific equipment for cleaning
\nand weeding around Parishes. It was agreed to show cautious acceptance to this
\nproject whilst we await further details.<\/p>\n
\nthat WP will contact Phonebox magazine to get a copy of the current advert for
\nthe Pavilion so that it can be updated for new pricing etc.<\/p>\n
\nthat MKC are running a clean-up on December 3rd<\/sup> for all illegal
\nsignage around the Borough. Any signs that need to be removed can be notified
\nto him or to MKC directly.<\/p>\n\n
\nhad taken place of the newly formed Shop Group. Cllr Johnstone provided a quick
\nupdate of matters discussed so far:<\/p>\n
\nJohnstone thanked Helen Sachdev for all of her input so far.<\/p>\n
\nagreed that the size of building is appropriate.<\/p>\n
\nwill be ~\u00a3150k.<\/p>\n
\ngenerated images are to be provided to give a clearer view of what any
\ndevelopment will look like.<\/p>\n
\nof the car park has been put on the back-burner for now until further decisions
\nhave been made.<\/p>\n
\nconfirmed that Ward Cllr McLean is corresponding with MKC regarding the noise
\nissues at the current shop.<\/p>\n
\nabove the rent is being looked into by advisers from both parties.<\/p>\n
\nthat, due to Cllr Shaws resignation last meeting, Edward Shires would take on
\nthis role going forward.<\/p>\n\n
\nREPORT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nthat Jim had provided a list of clothing required for the winter months and
\nwill order shortly.<\/p>\n
\nreport was given as Jim had been away on holiday.<\/p>\n
\nas to wether we can purchase a hand mower for Jim to use in locations were dog
\nfouling has become an issue in order to keep the grass shorter.<\/p>\n\n
\nBalance: \u00a3794.76<\/p>\n
\nAccount Balance: \u00a347,681.43<\/p>\n
\nfor Payment: \u00a33,159.80<\/p>\n
\ntherefore being held is \u00a345,316.39<\/p>\n
\nwere approved for payment.<\/p>\n\n
\nAPPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nconfirmed that there was no objection originally but no support for the new
\nplans as they involve extending the current footprint. Cllr Bush will report
\nfurther as this progresses and will attend a Development Control meeting on
\nThursday 22nd<\/sup> November.<\/p>\n
\nconfirmed that the appeal had been turned down.<\/p>\n
\nconfirmed that this had been approved in August and it would appear that
\ngenuine concerns raised have not been listened to. Cllr Bush will communicate
\nwith Jim Gardener to put these concerns across.<\/p>\n
\nSUBMITTED APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nCORRESPONDENCE AND NEW CONSULTATIONS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\nMEETINGS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\nPUBLIC COMMENTS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nraised regarding asbestos removal at the development on Water Lane. Cllr Bush
\nconfirmed that any removal will have to be carried out in a carefully
\ncontrolled manner.<\/p>\n
\ncomments were made thanking Cllr Johnstone for his work as a Councillor
\nespecially with regards to his work with the shop. He confirmed he will carry
\non sitting on the Shop Committee.<\/p>\n
\ncomments were made about conflicts of interest \u2013 Cllr Bush responded by saying
\nthat \u2018Councils will always be full of conflicts\u2019 and again reminded all that
\nwhere there are vacancies on a Council they must be filled if a willing
\nvolunteer comes forward.<\/p>\n
\nwere asked if they wish to have a Christmas tree on The Knoll again and all
\nwere in agreement.<\/p>\n\n
\nITEMS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\npointed out the latest SIDS data suggested that 89.5% of drivers were found to
\nbe speeding travelling from Olney into the village and 40% were speeding
\ntravelling away from the village.<\/p>\n
\nto speak with Ward Councillor McLean regarding possible next steps as the data
\ncould now not be more conclusive.<\/p>\n
\nmentioned that an ANPR (number plate recognition camera) costs around \u00a35,000
\nand this would likely be a next step in enforcement of limits.<\/p>\n
\nout that with Cllr Hughes\u2019 resignation the Council was without a vice-chair.
\nCllr Bush proposed that Brian Watts take the role and all were in agreement.<\/p>\n
\nraised the point about \u2018emergency payments\u2019 and the difficulty processing
\npayment for an emergency leak at the Pavilion. All were in agreement to look
\ninto this further and WP will arrange a meeting with HSBC in order to look into
\nall available options.<\/p>\n\n
\nMEETING<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nmeeting will be held on Tuesday 4th<\/sup> December at 7.30pm at the
\nPavilion.<\/p>\n