Present: G. Willcox (Chair), D. Creed, M. Colman, J. Gane, A. Creed and M. Heal.
Apologies: P. Gurl and J. Tucker.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved and signed.
Nil Declarations of Interest.
Nil Matters arising.
Correspondence.
Problems with parked cars in Church Lane during school pick-up times.
Report from M. Colman plus head of school's letter. People affected are advised to contact the Police.
Elections for Town and Parish Councils will take place in May 2022.
Finance:
Precept 2022-23.
Letter from Mendip District Council advising to budget for £5,000 in the event of an election being contested but should an election be uncontested the cost would be £100 per parish/parish ward.
Councillors present thought thought £5,000 excessive.
It was proposed, seconded and passed the Parish Council Precept for £8,000.
Bank statement Balance to date £6,094.89.
Planning:-
Planning Approved at the Planning Board - 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 West/Planning Ref 2021/1565/FUL.
1. Erection of single storey rear extension/3, Laverley Cottages/Stockbridge Lane to Steanbow West/Planning Ref 2021/2614/HSE.
The Parish Council Recommend Approval.
2. Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use or Development for the use of land as a caravan and camping site and land used ancillary to that purpose/Camping and Caravan Site/Ashcombe Farm/Stockbridge Lane to Steanbow West/Planning Ref 2021/2247/CLE.
The Parish Council Recommend Approval.
Highways Matters:-
Request the Parish Council apply for a 20MPH Speed limit through Newtown Lane from the junction with the A361, up Church lane and through to the bottom of Southtown Lane.
Request for a map of the Sewerage system through the village.
Report Bradley Way is in a bad state with potholes considered to be a danger to cyclists/motorcyclists.
Concerns re caravans situated in the Layby, Stockbridhe Lane to Steanbow West to be reported to MDC.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.
West Pennard Parish Council wish all A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2022.
J. House,
Clerk.