Minutes

Proposed venue: Village Hall, Norton Sub Hamdon

Contact: Becky Sanders, Democratic Services Officer 01935 462596  Email: becky.sanders@southsomerset.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

33.

Minutes

Minutes:

The minutes of the meetings held on 25 June 2014, copies of which had been circulated, were taken as read and, having been approved as a correct record, were signed by the Chairman.

34.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Sylvia Seal and Sue Steele.

35.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

36.

Date of next meeting

Minutes:

Members noted that the next meeting of Area North Committee was scheduled for 2.00pm on Wednesday 27 August 2014 at the Village Hall, Chilthorne Domer.

37.

Public question time

Minutes:

There were no questions from members of the public.

38.

Chairman's announcements

Minutes:

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

39.

Reports from members

Minutes:

There were no reports from members.

40.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary Update pdf icon PDF 641 KB

Minutes:

The Committee welcomed Inspector Tim Coombe, Sergeant Dean Hamilton and Constable Toni Lines from Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary to the meeting. 

Sergeant Hamilton provided a short verbal presentation to explain the role of neighbourhood policing and gave examples of recent initiatives. He also referred to local crime trends and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

41.

Grant to Chilthorne Domer Recreational Trust (Executive Decision)

Minutes:

The Neighbourhood Development Officer (North) presented the grant application for funding towards refurbishment works to the pavilion, as detailed in the agenda, and highlighted the wider use of the building. She reminded members that a previous grant for other works had been awarded in 2010, and that the current application  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

42.

Grant to Seavington Playing Field Association (Executive Decision)

Minutes:

The Neighbourhood Development Officer (North) presented the grant application for funding towards new accessible footpaths, as detailed in the agenda, and highlighted the location of the overflow car parking area in relation to the Millennium Hall. Members were informed that the road to the hall and playing field was unlit  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

43.

Flood recovery and 20 year Flood Action Plan Update

Minutes:

The Area Development Manager (North) provided members with a brief verbal update. She reminded members of the current main activities locally and gave the following progress updates:

·         Thorney ring bank – funded, designed and contract awarded. Work hoped to commence in the coming weeks.

·         Access roads to Muchelney – raising  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

44.

Area North Committee Forward Plan pdf icon PDF 182 KB

Minutes:

The Area Development Manager (North) advised that a report on the Langport and Huish Episcopi Conservation Area would be added to the Forward Plan for November or December.

One member raised some queries relating to some planning applications in Martock and Stoke Sub Hamdon that had been determined in previous  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

45.

Planning Appeals pdf icon PDF 62 KB

Minutes:

Members noted the report that detailed recent planning appeals that were lodged, dismissed or allowed.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.

 

46.

Planning applications

Minutes:

The Committee considered the applications set out in the schedule attached to the agenda. The planning officers gave further information at the meeting and, where appropriate, advised members of letters received as a result of consultations since the agenda had been prepared.

(Copies of all letters reported may be inspected  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.