Present: G. Willcox (Chairman), D. Creed, A. Creed, T. Hodgson, J. Tucker, P. Gurl, D. Cllr J. Greenhalgh, D. Charles (parishoner).
Apologies: M. Colman and L. Aldridge.
Public speaking-time.
J. Greenhalgh gave a briefing re MDC and SC.C:
A meeting on 25.01.16 requires approval for MDC and four other councils re joint procurement i.e. to form a joint arrangement for various services. If agreed a contract will be signed (31.3.16) for 5 years via Capita and Vinci.
SCC will implement a 5.2% Council tax increase to cover Adult Social Care and Flooding measures.
Matters arising: A vehicle-count took place in Newtown lane since last meeting re Planning at Yew Cottage, Newtown lane. Stats as file.
Correspondence circulated - no further action.
Finance:
Accounts presented for inspection.
Cheque drawn for £162.43 Election Expenses, MDC.
Precept 2016-17.
Proposed, seconded and passed precept for £3000.00 (no increase).
The Parish Council Tax Support Grant 2016/17 is £57.88.
Planning: Demolish and remove existing agricultural animal shelter and replace with cabin/chalet for holiday let (change of use from agricultural to C3)/Pennard Hill Farm/Stickleball lane to Pennard Hill Farm/East Pennard.
Proposed, seconded and passed recommend approval.
Highways matters to be reported:
1. Missing Coxbridge sign opposite Coxbridge House.
2. Very bad state of Southtown lane.
3. Requested sign for Castle lane/Pennard hill 'Unsuitable for Heavy Vehicles' not in situ.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.