Present: M. Colman (Vice Chair), D. Creed, J. Gane, M. Heal and T. Holley.
Apologies: G. Willcox, A. Creed.
Nil Declarations of Interest.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved and signed.
Matters arising:
Wigwag signage for the school has gone up in Newtown Lane and at the foot of Southtown Lane/Breach Lane.
Clerk has requested Police speed checks on the A361 in the vicinity of Newtown Lane junction.
Cllrs Colman and Holley confirmed a meeting re School Traffic had been held at the school. The school is going to re-publicise their Traffic Code of Conduct. Parents receive a weekly newsletter.
Iron signposts - matter is in hand with Cllr. A. Creed.
Correspondence - circulated.
Planning Guidance and LCN's (Local Community Network) from One Somerset were read and discussed.
Date of first LCN for East Area (Avalon and Polden) Wednesday 19th July, 2023, 7pm, Crispin Hall, Street- to be attended by one representative from the parish council.
Finance:
Notice of receipt of Exemption Certificate from Auditors Littlejohn.
All documentation relating to the audit has been published at westpennard.org.uk and on the village noticeboard.
Bank Balance 04.05.23 £13,032.03.
Planning:
1. Demolition of outbuilding. Replacement with first floor holiday flat, ground floor storage and studio/Laurel Farm/Laurel Lane/Planning Ref 2021/0644/FUL. (Amended).
Proposed, seconded and passed Recommend Approval.
2. Extensions and alteration with new car port/Lilac House/Church Lane/Planning Ref 2023/0972/HSE.
Proposed, seconded and passed Recommend Approval.
Date for comments to be submitted by 23rd June 2023 - to be held over to then should there be further comments from parishoners.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.