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Annual Parish Assembly
The Village Hall, Wixford
Annual Parish Assembly
Minutes of Annual Parish
Meeting of Wixford Parish Council
Tuesday 25th April 2017 at
7.00pm
MINUTE: 314
Present: Councillor Jon Haworth (in the
Chair), Councillors Dean Morris, Colin Hales, and Jack Fryer, Clerk: Simone
Bush. PCSO Becky Morris attended the meeting.
In attendance: 5 members of the public.
Apologies:
Cllr Andrew Reekes.
1. Minutes of the Annual Parish
Assembly held in May 2016
Proposed and seconded – agreed an accurate
record.
2. Matters arising therefrom. No issues arising. Speeding is an ongoing
issue & timings of the visiting speed van is not monitoring at the worst
times – PCSO Becky Morris will refer this back to the team. Cllr Morris
reported a variable camera system at Hockley Heath – PCSO Morris said she
wasn’t aware there were any in use in Warwickshire but she would make enquiries
about the scheme and in general request more local checks.
Relocation of the defibrilator: last year we
had agreement to move it but this has not been actionned, this will be
completed as soon as possible.
The 30mph signs at the village entrances are
being moved, Cllr Brain will continue to chase if he is relocated even though
Wixford does not fall in his boundary.
3. Chairman’s report on the work
of the Parish Council during the last twelve months. Appendix 1.
4. To receive the Statement of
Accounts of the Wilcox and Allen Charity.
Balance stands at £777.77, no interest has
been accrued. Cllrs Haworth & Hales are in the process of closing the
accounts and remaining funds will be allocated towards heating the Village
Hall.
5. To receive the Statement of
Accounts of the Village Hall Committee.
Full report at Appendix 4.
6. To receive the Statement of
Accounts of the Parish Council for the last twelve months.
Bank
Balance c/f 1/4/16 |
13757.10 |
+ Income |
7000.00 |
–
Expenditure |
4459.98 |
Total
Balance to c/f at 31/3/17 |
16268.87 |
7. To receive the District
Councillors’ Report upon the work of the District Council during the year
2016/17.
Cllr Adams submitted her report to the
meeting. Report attached at Appendix 2.
8. To receive the County
Councillor’s Report upon the work of the County Council during the year
2015/2016.
Cllr Brain informed this is his last meeting
at Wixford, he thanked the Parish Council for their support & he will
continue to monitor ongoing projects if he is re-elected even though Wixford
will no longer be within his boundary. PC wished Cllr Brain luck for the
future and thanked him for his commitment and help.
9. Any other business.
Parking:- PCSO Becky Morris was invited to the
meeting to discuss parking issues. The Chairman explained the issues
locally with parking on footpaths etc and difficulties for people passing as
well other local problems.
PCSO Morris confirmed it is not an offence to
park on footpaths but causing an obstruction to the public is an offence.
Chairman requested PCSO Morris compile a
letter that the PC can attach to the newsletter to circulate to the village and
remind people. PCSO will forward this to the Clerk. PCSO Morris
would be happy to arrange a couple of random visits during busy events in the
village to monitor and will visit venues prior to events to request
co-operation in providing parking to avoid any problems.
10.
Questions and comments from the public.
Jain Whitewater thanked Cllrs Haworth &
Hales for their persistence on the Wilcox and Allen charity issue. It was also
requested that an article be put in the newsletter to attend and observe some
parish council meetings.
An update was requested on the Oversley Castle
development, the PC is not aware of any updates.
Meeting closed at 8.15pm
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