Wellington Town Council meeting March 2007
Minutes of the meeting of Wellington Town Council held in the United Reformed Church Hall in Fore Street, Wellington on Monday, 5th March 2007 at 7.40pm (start of meeting was delayed due to planning meeting slightly over-running)
PRESENT: Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman) who presided, Councillors Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, Councillors R. Bowrah, J. Clark, A. Govier, R. Henley and E. Warren, and the clerk A. Brown and the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne. There were apologies from Councillors C. Biscoe, V. Byrne, C. Hindley, G. James, D. Mitton and S. Palmer. There were 7 members of the public present.
14153 POLICE MATTERS
Councillor Critchard welcomed Sgt Doc Nurse to his first council meeting since December following his hospitalisation. Detailing the crime figures for February Sgt Nurse reported that there had been 7 offences of criminal damage, including shop windows, 12 thefts such as shoplifting and stealing garden gnomes, 2 offenders had been caught on CCTV interfering with the town centre traffic lights, 3 offences of criminal damage to motor vehicles, 3 assaults (domestic disputes), 1 theft from a motor vehicle, 4 burglaries, 1 domestic burglary where the offenders had got away with nothing, and a robbery from a garage for which a man had been charged and was in custody. Two drugs warrants had been issued and one had been positive with cannabis resin and cannabis plants being found. Consideration was being given to setting up a new justice panel for dealing with some offenders. It had worked well in Chard and Ilminster where it had reduced the re-offending rate to 20% whereas the national rate was 70%. With the aim of trying to increase customer satisfaction and better links with the community PC John Swayne had been appointed as the PCSO allocator. It was agreed to send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Mr Kevin Perry, of West Buckland, for his courageous action in disarming an armed robber at the St John’s Filling Station in Longforth Road.
14154 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME: ARTICLE ON WELLINGTON
Mrs Isabel Ward drew attention to an article about Wellington in the March issue of Somerset Life magazine.
14155 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The minutes of the council meetings held on 5th February 2007, as previously circulated to councillors, were received, taken as read and signed as correct.
14156 ROCKWELL GREEN-WESTFORD PATH
A detailed report was received from Councillor D. Mitton on a suggested new combined footpath/cycle path between Westford and Rockwell Green. It was agreed to defer consideration of this report until the April meeting when Councillor Mitton would be present.
14157 ST JOHN AMBULANCE GRANT REQUEST
A grant application form and accounts were received from Wellington St John Ambulance asking the town council to consider making a grant of £1,400 towards the £1,800 cost of an automatic external defibrillator. On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Govier, it was agreed to make a grant of £1,400, to be paid once the equipment had been purchased.
14158 WHERE GRANT REQUEST
A grant application form and accounts were received from Westcountry Health Education and Research Enterprise asking the town council to consider making a grant of £1,136.21 for catering equipment at the Northfield Centre, Wellington. It was agreed to defer the request until the April meeting pending further information about WHERE’s £20,000 restricted funds. Councillor Govier declared an interest as a board member of WHERE and left the hall while this item was discussed.
14159 ROSEMARY EATON GRANT REQUEST
A letter and grant application form were received from Rosemary Eaton, of 90 Priory, Wellington, asking the town council to consider making a grant of £1,000 towards the £3,582 cost of a nature/wildlife project in South Africa she was undertaking with the African Conservation Experience team. The application was deferred pending the receipt of more information from Miss Eaton.
14160 NOTICE BOARD FOR BURROUGH WAY ESTATE
Councillor Stock-Williams reported that residents on the Burrough Way housing estate had asked the town council to consider providing a public notice board near the entrance to the estate. It was agreed to approve the provision of the notice board in principle subject to a report on costings.
14161 WEAVERS REACH DOG WASTE BIN
With reference to minute 14088 a letter was receiving from Taunton DBC stating that there was no funding for additional dog waste bins for the current financial year but that there might be funds available in 2007-08. On the proposition of Councillor Govier it was agreed to provide a dog waste bin near the Weavers Reach play area and also to meet the cost of the twice-weekly emptying of the bin.
14162 BUCKWELL AND HIGH STREET VANDALISM
With reference to minutes 14108 and 14110 a letter was received from Police Insp. Mike Ashwin stating that plans were in place to try to both reduce and apprehend the offenders causing the vandalism and that moving the council’s relocatable CCTV camera to Buckwell might give residents some peace of mind. It was agreed to note the letter. The clerk reported that Buckwell Neighbourhood Watch had applied for the council’s CCTV camera to be sited in Buckwell. The request would be considered by the council’s CCTV working panel. Members agreed that the previous decision to move the camera from Lancer Court to South Street car park should be adhered to but that Taunton DBC should be asked to consider installing its relocatable CCTV camera in Buckwell. It was also agreed to find out the cost of purchasing a second camera.
14163 ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH BUS STOPS/SIGNS
With reference to minute 14116 a letter was received from First Bus Group stating that the bus stops by All Saints’ Church, Rockwell Green, were still in use. The letter was noted.
14164 WELLINGTON SQUASH CLUB GRANT REQUEST
With reference to minute 14119 a letter was received from Wellington Squash Club thanking the town council for its support. The letter was noted.
14165 BURCHILLS HILL SPEED LIMIT EXTENSION
With reference to minute 14120 a letter was received from Somerset Highways stating the 30mph speed limit at Burchills Hill would be extended. The letter was noted.
14166 POSSIBLE DUAL USE OF FOOTPATHS
With reference to minute 14130 a letter was received from Somerset Highways stating that the town council’s proposals were supported and that these would be considered as part of the Local Transport Plan, with a further report sent to the town council in due course. The letter was noted.
14167 COUNTY COUNCIL AREA WORKING PANELS
With reference to minute 14135 a letter was received from Somerset County Council stating that the second meeting of the Taunton Deane area working panel would be held at Otterford Parish Hall on 27th March from 7pm-9pm. It was agreed that Councillors Bowrah and Mitton should represent the council at this meeting.
14168 TOWN CENTRE SIGNS
With reference to minute 14082 a letter was received from Jason Ham asking the town council to reconsider its decision made in January not to erect town centre directional signs to various clubs or possibly erect a sign just to Wellington Arts Centre. After some discussion it was agreed to thank Jason for his letter, to stress the council was fully supportive of the Arts Association, having given £3,700 towards improvements at the centre last year and to state that under the council’s Standing Orders once a decision had been made it could not be reconsidered for six months.
14169 AGE CONCERN SOMERSET GRANT
With reference to minute 14084 a letter was received from Age Concern Somerset thanking the council for its grant of £100. The letter was noted.
14170 EMPTYING DOG WASTE BINS
On the proposition of Councillor Stock-Williams, seconded by Councillor Copley, it was agreed to accept a quote from Deane DLO of £1.96 per visit for emptying the town council’s dog waste bins for the coming year. The 2006 quote was £1.89.
14171 ADOPTION UPDATE AT BURROUGH WAY
It was reported that Taunton DBC had agreed to the adoption of open spaces at Swains Lane, Burrough Way, Rope Walk, Immenstadt Drive and adjoining the A38. The report was noted.
14172 TONEDALE BRIDGE REPAIRS
With reference to minute 14136 a letter was received from Somerset Highways stating that Linden Hill/Burchills Hill would be closed for up to five weeks from 19th March 2007 while Tonedale Bridge was repaired. . The letter was noted.
14173 FILING INLAND REVEUE RETURNS ON LINE
With reference to minute 13679 the clerk reported that a cheque for a further £250 had been received from the Inland Revenue for filing the council’s returns on line. £250 had been received last year. The report was noted.
14174 MANTLE STREET SPEED SIGNS
With reference to minute 13983 a letter and summary sheet were received from Somerset Highways on speed readings taken in Mantle Street during January, showing that the average speed travelling westbound was 31.1mph and that the average speed travelling eastbound was 36mph. The letter and summary sheet were noted.
14175 MORE LITTER BINS NEEDED
With reference to minute 14123 a report was received from the clerk on a meeting of the Environment Committee held on 26th February 2007 which recommended the town council to ask Taunton DBC to provide new bins in North Street by the Over 55s Club and near Court Fields School/Youth Centre in Mantle Street, to replace the current small green bin with a larger bin by the bus shelter in North Street and to replace the bin by the parish church bus shelter in High Street which was removed when the shelter was damaged last year. It was agreed to accept the recommendation. Members also received a copy of a letter sent to Taunton DBC about the possibility of extending the range of duties of parking attendants to include litter enforcement and of TDBC’s reply that the Deane felt that parking and litter enforcement should be kept apart at present. It was agreed to write to TDBC’s environment councillor Mrs D. Bradley asking for the idea to be reconsidered, at least for an experimental period.
14176 WATERPATH DOG BIN REQUEST
A letter was received from Miss J. Sillett, of 1a Waterpath, Westford, referring to the amount of dog fouling taking place at Waterpath and asking for the provision of a dog waste bin to be considered. It was agreed to ask Taunton DBC to provide a dog waste bin at Waterpath and also at Beech Hill.
14177 TREE FELLING AT 14 PYLES THORNE, WELLINGTON
A letter was received from Taunton DBC stating that consent had been given for the immediate felling of 3 dangerous pine trees at 14 Pyles Thorne, Wellington which were part of the Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No. 5) Tree Preservation Order 1998. Three replacement pine trees would be planted within two months of the felling. The letter was noted.
14178 WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
With reference to minute 14137 a detailed report was received from the assistant to the clerk, Mrs J. Thorne of the Wellington Economic Partnership meeting held on 12th February 2007 covering the new Somerfield Store, the Food Town Project, the Market and Coast Towns Initiative and the Slow Food Movement with the town council hosting a MCTI joint meeting on 28th March 2007 at the Cleve Hotel and also assisting in the development of the Slow Food Movement. No suggestions or recommendations were put forward for the next WEP meeting on 23rd April 2007.
14179 MARKET TOWN ASSOCIATION AND FORUM
A detailed report was received from the chairman, Councillor Mitton on the Market Town Association and Market Town Forum and Wellington Economic Partnership’s successful bid to become a member of the Market and Coastal Towns Assocation. It was agreed that Councillors Govier, Mitton, Stock-Williams and Warren should form a group to consider possible community projects to be put forward to the forum and to report back to the April council meeting with suggested projects.
14180 PLANNING DECISIONS BY TAUNTON DBC
The clerk reported that Taunton Deane Borough Council had approved the following plans: (a) Erection of conservatory to rear of 1a Alexandra Road, Wellington (43/2007/008: delegated decision); (b) Erection of single storey extension to rear of 24 Birch Road, Wellington (43/2007/009: delegated decision); (c) Erection of ground floor retail units with 4 residential units on the first and second floor with associated car parking, 36-42 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/164); (d) Erection of single storey extension to rear of 24 Gillards Close, Wellington (43/2006/162: delegated decision); (e) Erection of two storey and single storey extension to side of 38 Quantock Road, Wellington (43/2006/177: delegated decision); (f) Erection of new dwelling at 16 Victoria Street, Wellington as amended by plans received 29th January 2007 (outline application); (g) Application to carry out tree work to two ash trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No. 5) Tree Preservation Order 1987 at 1 Hoyles Close, Wellington (43/2007/005T); (h) Application to fell one lime tree within Wellington conservation area at The Old Court, 1 Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2007/010T). The clerk reported that Taunton DBC had refused the following plan: (a) Retention of first floor internally illuminated projecting sign at the Vintage Inn, 24 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2007/002A). The clerk reported that Somerset County Council had approved the following plan: (a) Alteration to existing access to link to footpath at Beech Grove Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington (43/2007/001).
14181 COUNCIL INCOME/EXPENDITURE TO 28TH FEBRUARY 2007
A report was received from the clerk showing that the council’s income for the period from 1st April 2006 to 28th February 2007 was £89,357 (£122,249 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007) and that expenditure for the same period was £75,174 (£143,150 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007). The report was noted.
14182 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Stock-Williams, it was agreed to authorise the payment of the following accounts and the signing of the following cheques: Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £364 for subsidised hospital patient transport for January and February 2007; Viking Direct £142.72 for stationery; Information Commission’s Office £35 got renewal of registry entry for Data Protection Act 1998; Zurich Municipal £1,783.21 for council insurance and twice yearly inspections of play equipment; Expo Publishing £94 for Coach Drivers Club of Great Britain year town listing; National Association of Local Councils £105.75 for direction information service subscription annual renewal; EDF Energy Ltd £281.80 for electricity; BT £121.40 for service charges, telephone, fax, emails; WCCTV £33.86 for calls to CCTV camera; Taunton DBC £7,663.14 for Christmas lights work; Taunton DBC £1,099.80 for emptying of dog bins; Taunton DBC £133.95 for cleaning pavements by High Street bus shelters; Hinewood Cleaning Service £223 for window cleaning and town centre bus shelter cleaning in January and February and also six monthly cleaning of 8 other bus shelters; Somerset County Council £73.14 for supplying and fitting Wellington Park panel; Taunton DBC £277.30 for carrying out road closures for Christmas lights switch-on; Mrs J. Thorne £74 for additional hours of working during February; Inland Revenue £664.70 for income tax and National Insurance.
14183 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: Countryside Voice of CPRE for Spring 2007; The Clerk magazine; Clerks and Councils Direct magazine; NALC direct information service bulletins Nos. 650 and 651; Lillebonne Town Council magazine for January and February 2007; European Union brochure and newsletter on growth and jobs.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 9.02PM
PRESENT: Councillor P. Critchard (vice-chairman) who presided, Councillors Mrs G. Copley, Mrs V. Stock-Williams and Mrs N. Wilson, Councillors R. Bowrah, J. Clark, A. Govier, R. Henley and E. Warren, and the clerk A. Brown and the assistant to the clerk Mrs J. Thorne. There were apologies from Councillors C. Biscoe, V. Byrne, C. Hindley, G. James, D. Mitton and S. Palmer. There were 7 members of the public present.
14153 POLICE MATTERS
Councillor Critchard welcomed Sgt Doc Nurse to his first council meeting since December following his hospitalisation. Detailing the crime figures for February Sgt Nurse reported that there had been 7 offences of criminal damage, including shop windows, 12 thefts such as shoplifting and stealing garden gnomes, 2 offenders had been caught on CCTV interfering with the town centre traffic lights, 3 offences of criminal damage to motor vehicles, 3 assaults (domestic disputes), 1 theft from a motor vehicle, 4 burglaries, 1 domestic burglary where the offenders had got away with nothing, and a robbery from a garage for which a man had been charged and was in custody. Two drugs warrants had been issued and one had been positive with cannabis resin and cannabis plants being found. Consideration was being given to setting up a new justice panel for dealing with some offenders. It had worked well in Chard and Ilminster where it had reduced the re-offending rate to 20% whereas the national rate was 70%. With the aim of trying to increase customer satisfaction and better links with the community PC John Swayne had been appointed as the PCSO allocator. It was agreed to send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Mr Kevin Perry, of West Buckland, for his courageous action in disarming an armed robber at the St John’s Filling Station in Longforth Road.
14154 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME: ARTICLE ON WELLINGTON
Mrs Isabel Ward drew attention to an article about Wellington in the March issue of Somerset Life magazine.
14155 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The minutes of the council meetings held on 5th February 2007, as previously circulated to councillors, were received, taken as read and signed as correct.
14156 ROCKWELL GREEN-WESTFORD PATH
A detailed report was received from Councillor D. Mitton on a suggested new combined footpath/cycle path between Westford and Rockwell Green. It was agreed to defer consideration of this report until the April meeting when Councillor Mitton would be present.
14157 ST JOHN AMBULANCE GRANT REQUEST
A grant application form and accounts were received from Wellington St John Ambulance asking the town council to consider making a grant of £1,400 towards the £1,800 cost of an automatic external defibrillator. On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Govier, it was agreed to make a grant of £1,400, to be paid once the equipment had been purchased.
14158 WHERE GRANT REQUEST
A grant application form and accounts were received from Westcountry Health Education and Research Enterprise asking the town council to consider making a grant of £1,136.21 for catering equipment at the Northfield Centre, Wellington. It was agreed to defer the request until the April meeting pending further information about WHERE’s £20,000 restricted funds. Councillor Govier declared an interest as a board member of WHERE and left the hall while this item was discussed.
14159 ROSEMARY EATON GRANT REQUEST
A letter and grant application form were received from Rosemary Eaton, of 90 Priory, Wellington, asking the town council to consider making a grant of £1,000 towards the £3,582 cost of a nature/wildlife project in South Africa she was undertaking with the African Conservation Experience team. The application was deferred pending the receipt of more information from Miss Eaton.
14160 NOTICE BOARD FOR BURROUGH WAY ESTATE
Councillor Stock-Williams reported that residents on the Burrough Way housing estate had asked the town council to consider providing a public notice board near the entrance to the estate. It was agreed to approve the provision of the notice board in principle subject to a report on costings.
14161 WEAVERS REACH DOG WASTE BIN
With reference to minute 14088 a letter was receiving from Taunton DBC stating that there was no funding for additional dog waste bins for the current financial year but that there might be funds available in 2007-08. On the proposition of Councillor Govier it was agreed to provide a dog waste bin near the Weavers Reach play area and also to meet the cost of the twice-weekly emptying of the bin.
14162 BUCKWELL AND HIGH STREET VANDALISM
With reference to minutes 14108 and 14110 a letter was received from Police Insp. Mike Ashwin stating that plans were in place to try to both reduce and apprehend the offenders causing the vandalism and that moving the council’s relocatable CCTV camera to Buckwell might give residents some peace of mind. It was agreed to note the letter. The clerk reported that Buckwell Neighbourhood Watch had applied for the council’s CCTV camera to be sited in Buckwell. The request would be considered by the council’s CCTV working panel. Members agreed that the previous decision to move the camera from Lancer Court to South Street car park should be adhered to but that Taunton DBC should be asked to consider installing its relocatable CCTV camera in Buckwell. It was also agreed to find out the cost of purchasing a second camera.
14163 ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH BUS STOPS/SIGNS
With reference to minute 14116 a letter was received from First Bus Group stating that the bus stops by All Saints’ Church, Rockwell Green, were still in use. The letter was noted.
14164 WELLINGTON SQUASH CLUB GRANT REQUEST
With reference to minute 14119 a letter was received from Wellington Squash Club thanking the town council for its support. The letter was noted.
14165 BURCHILLS HILL SPEED LIMIT EXTENSION
With reference to minute 14120 a letter was received from Somerset Highways stating the 30mph speed limit at Burchills Hill would be extended. The letter was noted.
14166 POSSIBLE DUAL USE OF FOOTPATHS
With reference to minute 14130 a letter was received from Somerset Highways stating that the town council’s proposals were supported and that these would be considered as part of the Local Transport Plan, with a further report sent to the town council in due course. The letter was noted.
14167 COUNTY COUNCIL AREA WORKING PANELS
With reference to minute 14135 a letter was received from Somerset County Council stating that the second meeting of the Taunton Deane area working panel would be held at Otterford Parish Hall on 27th March from 7pm-9pm. It was agreed that Councillors Bowrah and Mitton should represent the council at this meeting.
14168 TOWN CENTRE SIGNS
With reference to minute 14082 a letter was received from Jason Ham asking the town council to reconsider its decision made in January not to erect town centre directional signs to various clubs or possibly erect a sign just to Wellington Arts Centre. After some discussion it was agreed to thank Jason for his letter, to stress the council was fully supportive of the Arts Association, having given £3,700 towards improvements at the centre last year and to state that under the council’s Standing Orders once a decision had been made it could not be reconsidered for six months.
14169 AGE CONCERN SOMERSET GRANT
With reference to minute 14084 a letter was received from Age Concern Somerset thanking the council for its grant of £100. The letter was noted.
14170 EMPTYING DOG WASTE BINS
On the proposition of Councillor Stock-Williams, seconded by Councillor Copley, it was agreed to accept a quote from Deane DLO of £1.96 per visit for emptying the town council’s dog waste bins for the coming year. The 2006 quote was £1.89.
14171 ADOPTION UPDATE AT BURROUGH WAY
It was reported that Taunton DBC had agreed to the adoption of open spaces at Swains Lane, Burrough Way, Rope Walk, Immenstadt Drive and adjoining the A38. The report was noted.
14172 TONEDALE BRIDGE REPAIRS
With reference to minute 14136 a letter was received from Somerset Highways stating that Linden Hill/Burchills Hill would be closed for up to five weeks from 19th March 2007 while Tonedale Bridge was repaired. . The letter was noted.
14173 FILING INLAND REVEUE RETURNS ON LINE
With reference to minute 13679 the clerk reported that a cheque for a further £250 had been received from the Inland Revenue for filing the council’s returns on line. £250 had been received last year. The report was noted.
14174 MANTLE STREET SPEED SIGNS
With reference to minute 13983 a letter and summary sheet were received from Somerset Highways on speed readings taken in Mantle Street during January, showing that the average speed travelling westbound was 31.1mph and that the average speed travelling eastbound was 36mph. The letter and summary sheet were noted.
14175 MORE LITTER BINS NEEDED
With reference to minute 14123 a report was received from the clerk on a meeting of the Environment Committee held on 26th February 2007 which recommended the town council to ask Taunton DBC to provide new bins in North Street by the Over 55s Club and near Court Fields School/Youth Centre in Mantle Street, to replace the current small green bin with a larger bin by the bus shelter in North Street and to replace the bin by the parish church bus shelter in High Street which was removed when the shelter was damaged last year. It was agreed to accept the recommendation. Members also received a copy of a letter sent to Taunton DBC about the possibility of extending the range of duties of parking attendants to include litter enforcement and of TDBC’s reply that the Deane felt that parking and litter enforcement should be kept apart at present. It was agreed to write to TDBC’s environment councillor Mrs D. Bradley asking for the idea to be reconsidered, at least for an experimental period.
14176 WATERPATH DOG BIN REQUEST
A letter was received from Miss J. Sillett, of 1a Waterpath, Westford, referring to the amount of dog fouling taking place at Waterpath and asking for the provision of a dog waste bin to be considered. It was agreed to ask Taunton DBC to provide a dog waste bin at Waterpath and also at Beech Hill.
14177 TREE FELLING AT 14 PYLES THORNE, WELLINGTON
A letter was received from Taunton DBC stating that consent had been given for the immediate felling of 3 dangerous pine trees at 14 Pyles Thorne, Wellington which were part of the Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No. 5) Tree Preservation Order 1998. Three replacement pine trees would be planted within two months of the felling. The letter was noted.
14178 WELLINGTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
With reference to minute 14137 a detailed report was received from the assistant to the clerk, Mrs J. Thorne of the Wellington Economic Partnership meeting held on 12th February 2007 covering the new Somerfield Store, the Food Town Project, the Market and Coast Towns Initiative and the Slow Food Movement with the town council hosting a MCTI joint meeting on 28th March 2007 at the Cleve Hotel and also assisting in the development of the Slow Food Movement. No suggestions or recommendations were put forward for the next WEP meeting on 23rd April 2007.
14179 MARKET TOWN ASSOCIATION AND FORUM
A detailed report was received from the chairman, Councillor Mitton on the Market Town Association and Market Town Forum and Wellington Economic Partnership’s successful bid to become a member of the Market and Coastal Towns Assocation. It was agreed that Councillors Govier, Mitton, Stock-Williams and Warren should form a group to consider possible community projects to be put forward to the forum and to report back to the April council meeting with suggested projects.
14180 PLANNING DECISIONS BY TAUNTON DBC
The clerk reported that Taunton Deane Borough Council had approved the following plans: (a) Erection of conservatory to rear of 1a Alexandra Road, Wellington (43/2007/008: delegated decision); (b) Erection of single storey extension to rear of 24 Birch Road, Wellington (43/2007/009: delegated decision); (c) Erection of ground floor retail units with 4 residential units on the first and second floor with associated car parking, 36-42 High Street, Wellington (43/2006/164); (d) Erection of single storey extension to rear of 24 Gillards Close, Wellington (43/2006/162: delegated decision); (e) Erection of two storey and single storey extension to side of 38 Quantock Road, Wellington (43/2006/177: delegated decision); (f) Erection of new dwelling at 16 Victoria Street, Wellington as amended by plans received 29th January 2007 (outline application); (g) Application to carry out tree work to two ash trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No. 5) Tree Preservation Order 1987 at 1 Hoyles Close, Wellington (43/2007/005T); (h) Application to fell one lime tree within Wellington conservation area at The Old Court, 1 Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2007/010T). The clerk reported that Taunton DBC had refused the following plan: (a) Retention of first floor internally illuminated projecting sign at the Vintage Inn, 24 Fore Street, Wellington (43/2007/002A). The clerk reported that Somerset County Council had approved the following plan: (a) Alteration to existing access to link to footpath at Beech Grove Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington (43/2007/001).
14181 COUNCIL INCOME/EXPENDITURE TO 28TH FEBRUARY 2007
A report was received from the clerk showing that the council’s income for the period from 1st April 2006 to 28th February 2007 was £89,357 (£122,249 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007) and that expenditure for the same period was £75,174 (£143,150 estimated for the full year to 31st March 2007). The report was noted.
14182 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the proposition of Councillor Critchard, seconded by Councillor Stock-Williams, it was agreed to authorise the payment of the following accounts and the signing of the following cheques: Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £364 for subsidised hospital patient transport for January and February 2007; Viking Direct £142.72 for stationery; Information Commission’s Office £35 got renewal of registry entry for Data Protection Act 1998; Zurich Municipal £1,783.21 for council insurance and twice yearly inspections of play equipment; Expo Publishing £94 for Coach Drivers Club of Great Britain year town listing; National Association of Local Councils £105.75 for direction information service subscription annual renewal; EDF Energy Ltd £281.80 for electricity; BT £121.40 for service charges, telephone, fax, emails; WCCTV £33.86 for calls to CCTV camera; Taunton DBC £7,663.14 for Christmas lights work; Taunton DBC £1,099.80 for emptying of dog bins; Taunton DBC £133.95 for cleaning pavements by High Street bus shelters; Hinewood Cleaning Service £223 for window cleaning and town centre bus shelter cleaning in January and February and also six monthly cleaning of 8 other bus shelters; Somerset County Council £73.14 for supplying and fitting Wellington Park panel; Taunton DBC £277.30 for carrying out road closures for Christmas lights switch-on; Mrs J. Thorne £74 for additional hours of working during February; Inland Revenue £664.70 for income tax and National Insurance.
14183 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: Countryside Voice of CPRE for Spring 2007; The Clerk magazine; Clerks and Councils Direct magazine; NALC direct information service bulletins Nos. 650 and 651; Lillebonne Town Council magazine for January and February 2007; European Union brochure and newsletter on growth and jobs.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 9.02PM
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