Wellington Town Council meeting August 2008
A meeting of Wellington Town Council is to be held in the main hall of the United Reformed Church in Fore Street, Wellington, on Monday, 4 August 2008 at 7pm.
Greg Dyke
Town Clerk
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES
2. MINUTES
To confirm the minutes of the meetings of the Council held on 7 July 2008 (copies attached)
3. TOWN MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS.
4. POLICE REPORT
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME
6. GRANT APPLICATIONS:
(a) WELLINGTON SPORTS FEDERATION
Application for grant of £400 from the Wellington Sports Federation to pay for insurance cover for its Sports Spectacular to be held on 25 August 2008
(Grant application and supporting information attached for decision)
(b) WELLINGTON CARNIVAL COMMITTEE
Application for grant of £800 from the Wellington Carnival Committee for providing barriers and signs for the 2008 Carnival.
(Grant application and supporting information attached for decision)
7. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
(a) Taunton and District Citizens Advice Bureau
Note of a meeting between Councillors Jackie Govier, Vivienne Stock-Williams and Liz Fothergill of the CAB regarding the possible provision of an enhanced service in Wellington. Attached for information. (Minute 14755 – 2 June 2008)
(b) Dog Warden Service in Wellington. Email from the Environmental Health Section at Taunton Deane Borough Council regarding the possible provision of an increased Dog Warden service. Attached for decision (Minute 14680 – 7 April 2008)
(c) Thinking Big For Wellington. To review the current situation following the sale of Somerfield Stores to Coop and the reported progress regarding the establishment of a new Medical Centre in Wellington (Minute 14773 – 2 June 2008)
(d) Youth Council (Minute 14785 – 7 July 2008). Report enclosed.
(e) Wellington Scout Group. Email from Steve Altria, Group Scout Leader 1st Wellington Scout Group updating the Council since the award of a grant made in March 2007. Attached for information.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Free Training for Voluntary and Community Organisations
(enclosed for information/decision)
(b)Tree Preservation Order on ash tree in the front garden at 1 Shute Row, Wellington. (enclosed for information/representations)
(c) Temporary Road Closure, Exeter Road and Mantle Street, Wellington for 3 days starting from 18 August 2008.
9. REPORTS BACK FROM COMMITTEES, SUB GROUPS AND OUTSIDE BODIES
To consider recommendations and note action taken.
(a) Minutes of Footpaths Committee held on 1 July 2008 (attached)
(b) Minutes of Allotments Committee held on 9 July 2008 (attached)
(c) Minutes of Community Safety Committee held on 17 July 2008 (attached)
(d) Wellington Economic Partnership – Councillor Mitton to report following a meeting held on 28 July 2008.
10. SWITCHING ON OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2008
To consider arrangements for the switching on of the Christmas Lights for 2008.
11. BMX TRACK
Councillor Mitton to raise.
12. RISKY PLAY AREA
Councillor Mitton to raise
13. PROMOTING WELLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Mayor (Councillor Critchard) to raise
14. TO REPORT PLANNING DECISIONS OF TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
PERMISSION GRANTED FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS:
(a) Application to fell one poplar tree at Wellington School Playing Fields (adjacent to SwainsLane) (43/2008/054T)
(Note: This decision was taken following a site meeting with Wellington Town Councillors. The conditions imposed include the planting of a replacement tree within two months, amending the TPO to include the new tree and also the Wellingtonia currently adjacent to the polar tree)
(b) Reduction in height of existing fence by 300mm, 32 Seymour Street, Wellington (43/2008/059)
(c) Erection of single storey extension to north elevation at 31 Queens Road, Wellington (43/2008/041)
(d) Erection of two storey extension to north west elevation and conservatory to south west elevation 36 Crosslands, Wellington (43/2008/062)
(e) Erection of single storey extension to south elevation at 1 Millstream Gardens, Wellington (43/2008/067)
(f) Erection of two storey extension to rear of 5 Lower Westford, Wellington (43/2008/069)
(g) Change of use from residential dwelling to osteopathic/complementary health practice at 13 Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2008/064)
(h) Erection of one 4 bedroom dwelling at Hill View, Buckwell, Wellington (43/2008/073)
(i) Erection of two storey side extension with the construction of 2 dormer windows at 48 Richards Close, Wellington (43/2008/079)
PERMISSION REFUSED FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION:
(a) Erection of a two and single storey extension to the front of 78 Sylvan Road, Wellington (43/2008/066);
(b) Application to fell one ash tree within Wellington Conservation Area at 1 Shute Row, South Street, Wellington (43/2008/084T)
(c) Retention of removal of pier and part removal of wall and erection of lower height wall to car park at Mount Veterinary Hospital, 21 High Street, Wellington (43/2008/058LB)
15. COUNCIL PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS - Report attached
16. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
(a) BT £306.87
(b) EDF Energy £11.83
(c) Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £180
(d) Hinewood Cleaning Services £64.00
(e) Judith Goss Florists – Flowers for war graves £30.00
(f) Somerset Association of Local Councils – charges in respect of training event regarding CiLCA £130
(g) Viking Direct for office supplies and stationery £137.19
(h) EDF Energy £163.38
(i) Travelling expenses to the Town Clerk (Greg Dyke for attendance at 3 courses at Edington and Taunton. A total of 166 miles @ 40p per mile)) £66.40.
(j) Travelling expenses to the assistant clerk J Thorne for attending a finance training course in Taunton. A total of 10 miles @ 40p per mile - £4.00
NOTE:
The following newsletters and reports have been received:
Community Council Social Accounts Summary
THATCH
Additional copy of the Local Development Framework for Councillors making delegated decisions.
Avon and Somerset Police Summary Policing Plan 2008 -11
Heart of Somerset Events August 2008
The Playing Field – Somerset Playing Field Association Newsletter
Greg Dyke
Town Clerk
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES
2. MINUTES
To confirm the minutes of the meetings of the Council held on 7 July 2008 (copies attached)
3. TOWN MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS.
4. POLICE REPORT
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TIME
6. GRANT APPLICATIONS:
(a) WELLINGTON SPORTS FEDERATION
Application for grant of £400 from the Wellington Sports Federation to pay for insurance cover for its Sports Spectacular to be held on 25 August 2008
(Grant application and supporting information attached for decision)
(b) WELLINGTON CARNIVAL COMMITTEE
Application for grant of £800 from the Wellington Carnival Committee for providing barriers and signs for the 2008 Carnival.
(Grant application and supporting information attached for decision)
7. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
(a) Taunton and District Citizens Advice Bureau
Note of a meeting between Councillors Jackie Govier, Vivienne Stock-Williams and Liz Fothergill of the CAB regarding the possible provision of an enhanced service in Wellington. Attached for information. (Minute 14755 – 2 June 2008)
(b) Dog Warden Service in Wellington. Email from the Environmental Health Section at Taunton Deane Borough Council regarding the possible provision of an increased Dog Warden service. Attached for decision (Minute 14680 – 7 April 2008)
(c) Thinking Big For Wellington. To review the current situation following the sale of Somerfield Stores to Coop and the reported progress regarding the establishment of a new Medical Centre in Wellington (Minute 14773 – 2 June 2008)
(d) Youth Council (Minute 14785 – 7 July 2008). Report enclosed.
(e) Wellington Scout Group. Email from Steve Altria, Group Scout Leader 1st Wellington Scout Group updating the Council since the award of a grant made in March 2007. Attached for information.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Free Training for Voluntary and Community Organisations
(enclosed for information/decision)
(b)Tree Preservation Order on ash tree in the front garden at 1 Shute Row, Wellington. (enclosed for information/representations)
(c) Temporary Road Closure, Exeter Road and Mantle Street, Wellington for 3 days starting from 18 August 2008.
9. REPORTS BACK FROM COMMITTEES, SUB GROUPS AND OUTSIDE BODIES
To consider recommendations and note action taken.
(a) Minutes of Footpaths Committee held on 1 July 2008 (attached)
(b) Minutes of Allotments Committee held on 9 July 2008 (attached)
(c) Minutes of Community Safety Committee held on 17 July 2008 (attached)
(d) Wellington Economic Partnership – Councillor Mitton to report following a meeting held on 28 July 2008.
10. SWITCHING ON OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2008
To consider arrangements for the switching on of the Christmas Lights for 2008.
11. BMX TRACK
Councillor Mitton to raise.
12. RISKY PLAY AREA
Councillor Mitton to raise
13. PROMOTING WELLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Mayor (Councillor Critchard) to raise
14. TO REPORT PLANNING DECISIONS OF TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
PERMISSION GRANTED FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS:
(a) Application to fell one poplar tree at Wellington School Playing Fields (adjacent to SwainsLane) (43/2008/054T)
(Note: This decision was taken following a site meeting with Wellington Town Councillors. The conditions imposed include the planting of a replacement tree within two months, amending the TPO to include the new tree and also the Wellingtonia currently adjacent to the polar tree)
(b) Reduction in height of existing fence by 300mm, 32 Seymour Street, Wellington (43/2008/059)
(c) Erection of single storey extension to north elevation at 31 Queens Road, Wellington (43/2008/041)
(d) Erection of two storey extension to north west elevation and conservatory to south west elevation 36 Crosslands, Wellington (43/2008/062)
(e) Erection of single storey extension to south elevation at 1 Millstream Gardens, Wellington (43/2008/067)
(f) Erection of two storey extension to rear of 5 Lower Westford, Wellington (43/2008/069)
(g) Change of use from residential dwelling to osteopathic/complementary health practice at 13 Mantle Street, Wellington (43/2008/064)
(h) Erection of one 4 bedroom dwelling at Hill View, Buckwell, Wellington (43/2008/073)
(i) Erection of two storey side extension with the construction of 2 dormer windows at 48 Richards Close, Wellington (43/2008/079)
PERMISSION REFUSED FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION:
(a) Erection of a two and single storey extension to the front of 78 Sylvan Road, Wellington (43/2008/066);
(b) Application to fell one ash tree within Wellington Conservation Area at 1 Shute Row, South Street, Wellington (43/2008/084T)
(c) Retention of removal of pier and part removal of wall and erection of lower height wall to car park at Mount Veterinary Hospital, 21 High Street, Wellington (43/2008/058LB)
15. COUNCIL PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS - Report attached
16. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
(a) BT £306.87
(b) EDF Energy £11.83
(c) Taunton Deane Community Transport Ltd £180
(d) Hinewood Cleaning Services £64.00
(e) Judith Goss Florists – Flowers for war graves £30.00
(f) Somerset Association of Local Councils – charges in respect of training event regarding CiLCA £130
(g) Viking Direct for office supplies and stationery £137.19
(h) EDF Energy £163.38
(i) Travelling expenses to the Town Clerk (Greg Dyke for attendance at 3 courses at Edington and Taunton. A total of 166 miles @ 40p per mile)) £66.40.
(j) Travelling expenses to the assistant clerk J Thorne for attending a finance training course in Taunton. A total of 10 miles @ 40p per mile - £4.00
NOTE:
The following newsletters and reports have been received:
Community Council Social Accounts Summary
THATCH
Additional copy of the Local Development Framework for Councillors making delegated decisions.
Avon and Somerset Police Summary Policing Plan 2008 -11
Heart of Somerset Events August 2008
The Playing Field – Somerset Playing Field Association Newsletter
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