Present: G. Willcox (Chair), J. Tucker (Vice Chair), T. Hodgson, D. Creed, P. Gurl and DCllr J. Greenhalgh.
Apologies: M. Colman, M. Heal, A. Creed and J. Gane.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved and signed.
Nil Declarations of Interest.
Matters arising from the last minutes:
Highways complaints were brought to the attn. of Highways.
Correspondence - circulated.
Letter from SALC Re future Parish Elections.
The Parish Council voted that the 2023 town and parish council elections should be moved forward to 2022 so that we can remain in sync with principle authority elections going forward.
Letter from the Village Hall Management Committee asking for a review of funding from the parish council with an increase.
Clerk instructed to reply this will be determined when precepting for the next financial year.
Finance:
One cheque drawn £75.00, Pennard Landscaping. Clear brambles and nettles along the length of footpath from Scottles Lane to Southtown Lane and take cuttings away.
Statement of Parish Council Bank Account (circulated) £6,610.63.
Planning:
1. Erection of traditionally styled carport (retrospective)/Land at 356249 139298 Stockbridge Lane to Steanbow/Planning Ref 2021/1693/HSE - Recommend Approval.
2. Erection of agricultural barn (retrospective)/Ashcombe Park/Stockbridge Lane to Steanbow/Planning Ref 2021/1266/FUL - Recommend Refusal.
3. Erection of portacabin and timber structure covered area to be used as roadside cafe, together with a new pedestrian access (retention of works)/Land at 356544 139496 Stockbridge Lane to Steanbow/Planning Ref 2021/1565/FUL - Recommend Approval provided all regulations are complied-with.
Highways matters.
Concerns re safety issues and location of redundant locomotive and track to be brought to the attention of Mendip District Council.
Refurbishment of metal signposts - Quote from Somerset Forge Ltd £720. After further consultation details to be confirmed at next meeting.
Commencement of the Unitary Authority for Somerset - Parish Councils will have more responsibilities but no details at present.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.