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MEETING OF CRASTER PARISH COUNCIL
Thursday 16th March 2017 - 7:15pm in the Craster Memorial Hall
Councillors Present
Chair: Bryn Owen
Parish Council members: John
Gallon, Elizabeth Pearson, Alan Punton, Margaret Brooks, Michael Craster
In Attendance: NCC Cllr. Kate
Cairns from 19:50.
Acting Clerk: Geoff Newcombe
Questions from the public - all
issues raised are covered elsewhere in the minutes
Minutes
2203 Declaration of interests
Cllr Craster declared
that he had an interest with planning application 17/00380/FUL - Land
West of Nyasa Dunstan.
2204 Apologies received
Cllr William Sutherland,
Cllr Martin Smith, Cllr Pauline Baird and Clerk Ruth
Younger.
2205 Minutes of the previous meetings
The minutes were
unanimously accepted as an accurate record of the meeting of 16th
February 2017.
Proposed: Cllr Michael Craster
Seconded: Cllr Alan Punton
Unanimous
2206 Matters arising from the minutes not
covered elsewhere on the agenda
Cllr Bryn Owen reported
that the petition presentation made to the Area North Committee at
Alnmouth on 13th March 2017 was well received and supported by other
Parish Councils and the Ward Councillor. The petition was asking for a
fair deal for Craster residents in providing facilities for the vast
number of tourists and will now be considered at the next NCC Corporate
Petitions Committee.
2207 Parish Council vacancy
To be reconsidered if
still vacant after May 2017 Parish Council elections.
2208 County Councillor's update
As appended.
2209 Planning Matters
a.
17/00380/FUL - Land West of Nyasa Dunstan – comment submitted to
recommending “no-objections” subject to comments (as appended).
2210 Parish Council Elections 2017
NALC update circulated
& Timetable has been circulated to members. The Clerk was asked to
e-mail all members and any interested candidates with submission
information and offer to coordinate and make personal submissions as
necessary.
2211 Update on Local Transport Plan Priorities
2016 / 2017
As stated at the Area
North meeting CPC submits its priorities for traffic management against
judgement criteria. NCC should then respond to PC in accordance with
LTP protocol. CPC have not received feedback in accordance with the
protocol. NCC said that Heugh Wynd pavements would be done in 2016/17
as confirmed previously by Cllr Kate Cairns and minuted. NCC says that
means feasibility study at cost of £5K would be done in that year for
Smithy Bank footpath with possible budget consideration for later years
i.e. design budget for 2017/18. Traffic Calming – Craster design is in
programme for 2016/17.
Cllr John Gallon has
asked NCC for a copy of the LTP consultation protocol.
2212 The ownership of the gate between
bungalows at South Acres
Cllr Elizabeth Pearson
raised the issue regarding maintenance of the gates and its ownership;
it is on a public footpath to a right of way. Cllr W Sutherland is to
follow up and check archives.
2213 Mobile coffee outlet concession
A Request was received
for permission to operate a coffee sales concession within Craster.
Craster PC has no sites of its own on which to grant such a concession
and they members wished this to be conveyed to the enquirer.
Proposer: Cllr Michael Craster
Seconder: John Gallon
Unanimous.
2214 Minute archive
Cllr Alan Punton to
retain records until permanent Clerk returns.
2215 EJBC
Tenant of Cemetery House
has given notice to quit. House task force obtaining valuations and
assessing position of potential disposal of property.
2216 Craster Community Trust
Competitive Quotations
were presented for various items of equipment that CPC may wish to
donate to CCT:-
A Members expressed
concern at the amount of money being put into the play area; this point
was countered by the possibility of the play area being closed if it
was allowed to deteriorate. Play Park is for the benefit of tourists.
It was proposed that the following items be purchased:-
Playground –
Accept lowest quote for supply of Rubber matting Grasslok @ £5,000
Accept quote for supply of 1 No QU91 Vortex Sturdy Play Unit @ £1,615
Accept quote for shed @ £464
Memorial Hall -
Accept quote for 3m x
2.25m electrically operated projection screen @ £498
Accept quote for
installation of projection screen @ £160
all ex VAT.
Proposer: Cllr Bryn Owen
Seconder: Cllr John Gallon
Votes: For 5; Abstain 1 – Carried.
2217 AONB
No new information to
report.
2218 Fixed asset maintenance
a. Dog
bins / litter bins –
Litter bin now
installed; Invoice received for supply £341.94 Inc. VAT
b.
Tenders for 2017 Grass Cutting –
One tender received;
tenderer to be awarded contract.
Proposer: Cllr Michael Craster
Seconder: Elizabeth Pearson
Unanimous
2219 Tourist Amenities and Grant Funding
Chairman suggested that
the PC apply for a Leader Grant for the tower bank pathway fence and a
bridge at the bottom end. Indicative costs are £1,800 for the fencing;
bridge to be sought. Cllr Bryn Owen and Cllr John Gallon to explore the
funding possibility. If not feasible the PC may be able to fund the
pathway themselves; proposals to be brought to the next meeting.
The Police attended a
vehicle accident that damaged the wall; they may be able to supply name
and address of owner to make insurance claim. Cllr Michael Craster to
explore issue with Howick estates.
2220 Car Parking
a.
Quarry Car Park –
Report that an
apparently cheaper improvement scheme had been implemented and although
extra car parking spaces had been gained it was not many.
b.
Residents’ parking –
No improvements are
imminent from NCC it will be 2018/19 before the issue is considered.
2221 Transparency Fund
a.
Parish Council Website – NALC scheme is almost complete, passwords etc.
to be issued imminently.
b.
Purchase of Scanner using Transparency Grant – wait until after
election.
c.
Internet Connection in the Memorial Hall – issue still on-going.
2222 Financial matters.
a.
Current Account Balance £10,848.55 @ 24/02/2017
b.
Spent & Received - Since 16/2/17 –
Spent - £24.00 (CCT –
Hall contribution)
Received - NIL
Clerk/HMRC wages & expenses –
next meeting
c.
Cheques required –
Broxap Litter Bin
(£284.95 + £56.99 VAT) @ £341.94
Litter bin installation
@ £50
Savills Professional
Services (£487.50 + £97.50 VAT) @ £585.00
Proposed: Cllr Bryn Owen
Seconder: John Gallon
Unanimous.
2223 Correspondence received – As circulated.
2224 Items for Next Agenda
Tourist Amenities and
Grant Funding
2225 Information Share
Chapel Planning
Application is only being advertised as access is over land of unknown
ownership and must therefore be advertised. It is not an application
for works at the Chapel.
2226 Date and Time of Next Meeting -
20th April 2017 @ 19:15
County
Councillors Craster PC Update
CPC
Planning Comment - 17/00380/FUL | New dwelling on existing,
self-contained, plot | Land West of Nyasa Dunstan
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