7th March 2006
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Minutes of the MEETING of the BIRDBROOK PARISH COUNCIL which was held on
PRESENT Cllr T R
Cllrs: D Hoye, Mrs H Hodge , T Fenner, R Kirby
Public Nil
In attendance Susan De Luca – Clerk
QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
There were no public present
05.61 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
The following apologies had been received:
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05.62 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
05.63 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on 24th January 2006 had been circulated they were declared a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman.
05.64 REPORT OF THE CLERK
Members RECEIVED the oral report of the Clerk on the following matters
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Village Pond – Environment Agency Update The Clerk had received documentation regarding the pond whihc she passed on to Cllrs Fenner & Kirby. This matter was being addressed at the Annual Parish Assembly and it was hoped that the Parishioners would be able to make an input into this matter. |
ECC Community Initiatives – The Clerk advised members of the application whihc she had put into Essex County Council. It was understood that 49 applications had been lodged and it was hoped that details of who had been successful would be available in May. It may be necessary if we are successful to make a few minor changes in relation to the provision of permanent five a side goal posts. |
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5.65 FINANCIAL MATTERS
a) Status of Accounts & List of Cheques - The Clerk gave a verbal report of the bank balances, a draft 05-06 Ledger would be tabled at the Annual parish Assembly, with a full report given at the May meeting.
5.66 REPORTS
Members RECEIVED brief reports on the following matters:
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a) b) Transport Meeting - The Chairman advised of his attendance at the meeting c) Essex County Council – Cllr David Finch gave members a brief update of happeingings at County Hall. He asked that in view of the comments made regarding possible local government re-organisation - that a careful eye be kept for a Government White Paper due out in June/July. |
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5.67 COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
Members RECEIVED the following which the Clerk placed before the Council and which were noted
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BDC Local Development Framework - Statement of Community Involvement - Submission to Secretary of State - NOTED |
Associated Information |
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BDC Agendas & Minutes - NOTED |
BDC Local Plan Review Draft Supplementary Planning Document - Affordable Housing - Noted |
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Stop Stansted Expansion – Letter - BAA Consultation on the Second Runway - Noted It was also agreed that the Parish Council would join the Stop Stansted Expansion Society at a cost of £10.00 |
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Voluntary Sector Training - Training News - Noted |
Open Spaces Society– Public Paths "Claim them or Lose Them" - NOTED |
Land Registry - Voluntary First Registration of Parish Council Lane - Noted
BDC - New Funding Opportunities - NOTED
BDC - Recycling Road Shows - NOTED
5.68 DOCUMENTS ON DEPOSIT
Members RECEIVED notice of the following documents which had been received and or deposited with the Clerk
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NHS – Mental Health Partnership - Becoming a Foundation Trust |
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BDC Business Continuity Management Meeting - Wed 29 March at 7.15 pm - 2 Reps
BDC Planning Evening - Thurs 20 April at 6.45pm - 1 Rep - Cllr D Hoye Attend
EALC - Community & Money Market Place Event Thursday 25th May at 1pm
BALC AGM Thursday 25th May at 7.30pm
05.70 PLANNING MATTERS
APPLICATIONS
a) No applications have been discussed since the date of the last meeting.
b) Tp CONSIDER any other planning applications received - NIL
c) DECISIONS BY
To NOTE the following planning decision which had been received:
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GRANTED App No: 05/02351/FUL Description: Erection of Dining Room & Conservatory Location: 9 Moat Road |
5.71 PLANNING CORRESPONDENCE
To NOTE any correspondence received - NIL
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5.72 OTHER URGENT BUSINESS
Members NOTED that Cllr R Walker would be away from 1st April until 31st August.
Meeting closed at
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