Present: G. Willcox (Chair), M. Colman (Vice Chair), D. Creed, A. Creed, M. Heal, T. Holley, P. Hooper and S. R-Yarde.
Apologies: J. Gane.
There were nil Disclosures of Interest.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved and signed.
Public Speaking-time.
An update on the Glastonbury Festival by P. Hooper and S. R-Yarde.
Security will be the same as last year.
There will be a village Hotline (to be announced in a letter) and the halo QR code can be used on mobiles though any complaints re noise would need to go through the phone-line which will be maintained 24/7.
NB there is a 'Noise Team' who can locate and turn down volume levels on the various stages.
Free bussed ticket sessions run from 19th to 14th June.
Ticket-holders may use any venue.
it was noted users found the buses last year always full and that a bus point for West Pennard would benefit.
On site there are few changes. The John Peal stage has been revamped.
Concerns raised re festival goers using lanes on Pennard Hill particularly where there is signage 'unsuitable for vehicles' and speed and volume of traffic.
Stickleball Lane will be one-way until sunday evening.
NB Road restrictions published today in the local press.
Matters arising.
Letter from One Somerset re pedestrian and traffic problems, A361 to Newtown Lane and school.
One Somerset no longer funds Speed Indicator Devices.
West Pennard Parish Council cannot support the purchase of, installment and upkeep due to the cost of Insurance required.
A zebra-crossing cannot be provided as there is currently no budget available but it may be possible to provide low-cost measures to address concerns.
Clerk awaiting an update from the local Area Traffic Engineer.
As per the 20MPH query the 20WLS project manager has already determined the location for the flashing wigwams for West Pennard School.
Clerk to determine exact location.
Re suggestion for a 20MPH speed zone/limit recent speed readings reveal that the average all day everyday speed is 29-31MPH in this location so would not be suitable for a 20MPH speed limit.
Refurbishment of Signposts - A. Creed reported he will chase it up - work to start asap.
Correspondence - circulated.
Letter from One Somerset re unauthorised development of railway track, platform, Train, Carriage(s) and wooden hut/Piltown Farm.
Concerns safety issues are being ignored and that planning rules apply to everyone to be conveyed to the enforcement officer.
Notice of Proposed diversion of Public Footpath WS14-47. Woodlands Farm/Woodlands Road.
An Application has been received by Somerset Council to divert the above footpath and wish to consult on the proposal. The diversion would move the path so that it runs further from the house. It would run through a paddock instead of up the drive, increasing privacy and allowing the home owners to install a gate.
The existing route is 84m while the proposed is 81m.
The diversion would move part of footpath WS 14-47 which would run on grass then hardcore, the width being 2m. There would be a pedestrian gate.
Representations are invited from anyone who wishes to comment on the proposal, to be received in writing by May 26th 2023. Please contact:
Oli Dawson
Rights of Way Definitive Map Team,
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton TA1 4DY
Finance.
Accounts presented for inspection and AGAR forms duly signed with the Certificate of Exemption.
Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Annual Governance and Accountability Return (Exempt Authority) will be published 03.06.23.
The Precept 2023 for £7,000 has been received.
Insurance 2023-24.
Cheque issued for £351.21, BHIB.
Highways.
Report of severe subsidence at entrance of Page Lane from the A361 and outside Old Farm to be reported to Highways.
Diversion of Footpath WS14-47 as above.
West Pennard Parish Council voted 4 for and 2 against in favour of approving the diversion.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.