Parish Council

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF RUSHWICK PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY 2008
AT 7.30 PM IN RUSHWICK VILLAGE HALL

PRESENT : J Dixon (Chair), A Deakin, R Edmonds, I Parker, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Evans, Mrs Warner and Mrs Rowley

IN ATTENDANCE: S Baxter (Clerk). District Councillor Mr A Tarbuck and District Councillor Mr D Hull

1. Election of Chairman and Declaration of Office of Chairman: J Dixon was elected as Chairman and declaration form signed.

2. Apologies for absence: County Councillor Mr A Davies (received)

3 To elect / appoint the following Officers/representatives -

· Vice Chairman: A Deakin was elected and declaration form signed.

· School Representative: I Parker was re- appointed.
· Village Hall Committee representative: Mrs Evans was re- appointed.
· Playscape liaison: Mrs Bennett was re-appointed. I Parker has agreed to litter pick the car park area only on a fortnightly basis and report on a monthly basis.

4. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda
a) Prejudicial - None
b) Non-prejudicial - Mrs Bennett declared an interest in Playscape due to her role as a Parish Council representative. She also declared an interest in village hall matters, as her husband is a member of the VHC. Mr Deakin and Mrs Evans declared a similar interest being members of the VHC. Mr Parker declared an interest due to his role as a school representative.

5. To appoint members to the following:
a) Staffing Committee: J Dixon and A Deakin were re-appointed.
b) Planning Committee: J Dixon, R Edmonds, I Parker, Mrs Warner and Mrs Bennett were re-appointed.

6. Minutes: To consider the adoption of both The Parish Council Meeting and the Annual Parish Meeting
of 9th April 2008. Having been previously circulated, these were signed by the Chairman as a true and correct record.

7. Matters arising from previous minutes and review of Action Plan.
The Action Plan was reviewed and updated.
Damaged Bransford Road sign still awaiting attention.

8. To receive an update on the Parish Lengthsman Scheme
Work completed by Mr Moore in the month of April 2008 was reported on.

9. Reports from representatives:-
9.1 County Councillor's report: No report available
9.2 District Councillor's report: Mr Tarbuck reported on proposals to merge Worcester and Malvern Council Services and cutting of costs.
9.3 Report from Village Hall Committee: Actively seeking grants for proposed kitchen improvements. AGM held.
9.4 Footpath Officer's report: No report available
9.5 Report from Playscape: Reference was made towards Playscape, The Parish Council Chairman and Parish
Councillors towards a very successful Open Day event.
9.6 School Representative's report: A request from the school to block off access from the old playing field was
made. The landowner has agreed to attend to this. Chairman of School Governors and Headmaster expressed a
wish to meet the Parish Council to discuss matters of mutual interest.

10. Finance
10.1 To authorize payment of accounts as per schedule: all payments on the attached schedule were authorised.
Two further additions were included 1. RE Daniels £61.69 (chq No.00914) and 2 .A Trac £70.50
(Chq.No00915)
10.2 To review/update asset register (attached). This was reviewed.
10.3 To approve statement of unaudited accounts: Approved and authorised.
10.4 To adopt and sign Sections 1 and 2 of Annual Return: Adopted and signed.

11. Planning: To consider planning applications received below and prior to this meeting:-

No planning to comment on.

12 Correspondence for Information: -
All items of correspondence on the attached Appendix were noted and included in the Round Robin
to provoke further discussion.

13. Councillors' reports and items for future agendas: - A Deakin reported on the graffiti on the underpass. Mrs Bennett agreed to contact City Council to request removal. Mrs Rowley attended Children and Young People's Plan event.
Damage to roadsides opposite Stanfield Nursing Home requires attention. A request to Mr Moore to be made.
Fly tipping was reported on the bridle path and also in the gateway to the cricket ground.

Meeting closed at 9.10pm
S Baxter (Clerk)
16th May 2008

RUSHWICK'S ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL 2008

AT 8.00PM IN RUSHWICK VILLAGE HALL

PRESENT: J Dixon (Chair) A Deakin, Mrs Rowley, Mrs Warner and Mrs Evans

IN ATTENDANCE: County Councillor Mr A Davies, District Councillor Mr D Hull, Mr I Love, PC A Naulls,
Mrs A Irish and Mrs R Murray, Sharon Baxter (Clerk) and 31 parishioners.

1. WELCOME
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillors R Edmonds, I Parker and Mrs Bennett (accepted). County Councillor Mr A Tarbuck, Mr Bennett, Colin Jenkins, Mr & Mrs Sharp, Mr & Mrs Scott, Mr & Mrs Reynolds, J Kennedy and C Barratt.

3. POLICE REPORT
PC Naulls presented a brief report with the opportunity for the public to ask any questions. He introduced a new Community Support Officer Tracey Caldwell and advised that Individual Policing Areas could be found on the website at www.westmercia.co.uk
PC Naulls explained about PACT (Partnership and Community Together) looking at community issues and the ways to try to resolve problems. The importance of the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme was also highlighted together with a report on crime statistics. For the period from April 2007 to March 2008 reported crimes had been reduced from 24 to 21. PC Naulls stressed the need to remain vigilant and security conscious at all times.

4. MINUTES

The approved minutes from 11th April 2007 were available for inspection.

5. ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL REPORT

A report was distributed to those present. (copy attached).

6. COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

Mr A Davies reported to those present, with the opportunity to ask any questions. (copy attached).

7. DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

Mr D Hull reported to those present, with the opportunity to ask any questions. (copy attached).

8. FOOTPATH OFFICER'S REPORT

Mr Love reported to those present. With the opportunity to ask any questions. (copy attached)

9. SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES REPORT

No report available.

10. GUEST SPEAKER Rosie Murray Planning Officer

Rosie Murray explained the background to and progress of the South Worcestershire Joint Core Strategy with emphasis on housing and employment. (Copy attached)

11. GUEST SPEAKER Avril Irish representing Playscape
Avril explained how Playscape evolved and the progress made to date including aspirations for next year. She advised that an Official Opening was scheduled for Monday 5th May 2008 at 11.45am and everyone was welcome.

The Chair thanked parishioners for attending. He then closed the meeting at 9.50PM

Refreshments

Sharon Baxter
Clerk
17TH April 2008
Tel: 07815 468928

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF RUSHWICK PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL 2008
AT 7.00 PM IN RUSHWICK VILLAGE HALL

PRESENT : J Dixon (Chair), A Deakin, Mrs Evans, Mrs Warner and Mrs Rowley
IN ATTENDANCE: S Baxter (Clerk)

1. Apologies for absence: Mrs Bennett, R Edmonds, I Parker (accepted)

2. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda

a) Prejudicial - None

b) Non-prejudicial - Mr Deakin and Mrs Evans declared an interest being members of the VHC.

3. Minutes: To consider the adoption of the minutes of The Parish Council Meeting of 12th March 2008.
Having been previously circulated, these were signed by the Chairman as a true and correct record.

4. Matters arising from previous minutes and review of Action Plan.
The Action Plan was reviewed and updated.
P3 Grant Application has now been submitted.
Damaged Bransford Road sign to be replaced by Bransford Road roundabout in April 2008.

5. To receive an update from J Dixon on the Parish Lengthsman Scheme
Work completed by Mr Moore in the month of March 2008 was reported on.
Mr Moore has renewed his contract for 2008/09.

6. Reports from representatives:-
6.1 County Councillor's report: Report to be made at the Annual meeting.

6.2 District Councillor's report: Report to be made at the Annual meeting.

6.3 Report from Village Hall Committee: Seeking quotations for kitchen refurbishment.

Damaged windows to be repaired. An appeal for someone to maintain the flower beds was made.

6.4 Footpath Officer's report: Report to be made at the Annual meeting.

6.5 Playscape Progress report: Report to be made at the Annual meeting.

6.6 School Representative's report: No report available.

7. Playground, football pitch and trees
7.1 Report on regular inspections: Old playground and football pitch closed 31st March 2008 and land reverted
back to landowner. Landowner has been requested to block off entrance to the site.
New site due to open 5th May 2008.

8. Finance
8.1 To authorize payment of accounts as per schedule: all payments on the schedule were authorised.

9. Planning: To consider planning applications received below and prior to this meeting:-

Planning Application No: 08/00265/FUL
Proposal: Two storey side extension
Location: Norwood Claphill Lane
The Parish Council are in full agreement with this application.

Planning Application No: 08/00198/FUL
Proposal: Renewal of planning permission 02/00192/FUL for pre-school and garden
Location: Rushwick Pre-school
The Parish Council fully support this application.

Planning Application No: 08/00374/FUL
Proposal: Demolish existing dwelling and replace with new build on existing site
Location: Homeland Broadmore Green
We agree in principal with the design however there is a query as to whether the new home conforms
to the 15% rule

Planning Application No: 07/01895/FUL
Proposal: Conservatory Extension
Location: Two Ways Upper Wick Lane
The Parish Council approve of this application

Planning Application No: 08/000329/FUL
Proposal: Replace Garage with wooden garage
Location: The Old Cottage Upper Wick Lane
The Parish Council supports of this application

10. To Discuss Traffic Matters A44 Crown East roundabout
This matter was discussed and comments were endorsed. County Councillor Mr A Davies has agreed to
investigate this complaint further and to contact complainant.

11 Correspondence for Information: -
All items of correspondence on the attached Appendix were noted and included in the Round Robin
to provoke further discussion.

12. Councillors' reports and items for future agendas:-
Concerns were raised about dog fouling

Meeting closed at 7.45pm
S Baxter (Clerk)
11th April 2008