An Ordinary meeting of Odstock Parish
Council was held at 7.30 pm on 14th September 2005 in The
Radnor Hall, Bodenham.
Present: Rod Poynting (Chairman), Cliff
Whitley (Vice-Chairman), Sherwood Elcock, Colin Berry,
Richard Parsons (Clerk), Salisbury District Cllr Bryan
Rycroft and four members of the public.
Apologies: WC Cllr Julian Johnson, Brian
Clake and Sue Martin. Absent: Simon
Martin.
45/05 Open Public Forum:
1. Cllr Whitley presented the PC's
revised plans for improvements to the Nunton Recreation
Ground, including the siting of a children's play area.
Following consultation with the Longford Estate, who had
indicated that a small area in the northwest of the field
would be required for incorporation into the curtilage of
the neighbouring estate property, the proposal to include
a carpark had been abandoned. The entrance to the field
will be widened but parking on the field will be
discouraged and if this becomes a problem, the wider gate
can be fitted with a lock. Cllr Whitley explained that
these proposals were in line with those presented at the
2004 village fête where there has been overwhelming
support. A Nunton Drove resident suggested that the
Odstock School playing field might be a more appropriate
place to install the play equipment, however, the
Chairman explained that it was a requirement for the
release of R2 funds held by SDC for the PC to hold a
lease on the land where the play equipment was to be
installed. The resident asked to see a copy of the lease
and Cllr Berry agreed to print and deliver this.
2. The Chairman advised that the
proposed site meeting with Nunton Drove residents would
not now take place. Cllr Whitley had drafted a letter
explaining the revised proposals. Once approved by the PC
this would be circulated to parishioners and would
provide an opportunity for any concerns to be addressed.
46/05 Declaration of Interest: Cllr
Elcock declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in
planning application S/2005/1664 since this is at his
home address. He will absent himself when this is
discussed.
47/05 Minutes of the Annual PC meeting
held on 18th May 2005 were agreed and signed by the
Chairman.
48/05 Matters Arising:
a) Electrical Contract: The work to the
Pavilion electricity supply had been completed and
payment made.
b) SLCC Training Event: The Clerk
reported that this had proved worthwhile. Of particular
interest was the presentation by the Kennett District
Council solicitor on the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
49/05 Recreation Grounds:
a) Nunton Field: A quotation for
widening the field entrance, erecting a gate donated by a
parishioner, the supply and installation of a pedestrian
gate and the regrading of the entrance from Rose lane was
approved. Cllr Whitley had drafted a letter to
parishioners likely to be affected by the revised
proposals, which the PC approved. Parishioners will have
14 days to provide feedback before the work is
commissioned. The Playground equipment is likely to be
installed in the spring of 2006.
b) Odstock Field: Two quotations were
considered for the supply and installation of two new
gates to replace the single unserviceable gate at the
field entrance. Members resolved to authorise Cllr Berry
to negotiate the most appropriate solution for replacing
the unserviceable gate.
50/05 Community Initiatives:
a) Community Skips: Following a debate
it was resolved to reverse an earlier decision to abandon
skips in favour of extra visits by a refuse vehicle, made
under minute no.6/05. There is always a risk that
inappropriate material deposited in a skip could lead to
more expensive disposal at taxpayer's expense. RESOLVED:
To order skips for delivery during October and
to position a skip in the Rose Lane entrance to the
Nunton Field in an attempt to restrict access to the
immediate community.
b) Community Transport: It was agreed
that Odstock Parish is well served by public transport
and would be unlikely to benefit substantially from a
grant aided Community Transport Plan.
c) Salisbury Health Care: Noted, the
request for voluntary individual Foundation Trust
Membership.
51/05 Finance:
a) Internal Audit: The Nunton
parishioner who had previously provide the Internal Audit
had indicated his wish to 'stand down' and an Odstock
parishioner had agreed to take on the role. He was able
to report that internal controls were satisfactory and
advised that the presentation of accounts could be
improved.
b) The Annual Return: Members were able
to answer all of the questions asked, in the affirmative.
c) Radnor Hall: Members acknowledged the
accounts for y/e March 2005 and approved the grant of £500.
d) Grant Applications: It was resolved
to concentrate on the Nunton Field proposals before
considering other projects where additional grant funding
might be required.
e) Payments: The following were approved:
Bennett & Dean - Electrical
Contract - 176 - £810.75p
HAC Joynt - Grass Cutting -----------
177 - £126.00p
Wessex Water - Nunton Field --------
178 -- £19.52p
Radnor Hall - Grant
------------------- 179 - £500.00p
R Parsons - Fee Invoice No.0556 -----
180 - £409.34p
Earl of Radnor 1989 Settlement - Rent
- 181 -- £10.50p
52/05 Transport, Roads and Footpaths:
a) WCC Parish Lengthsmen: The Parish
Lengthsmen Co-ordinator reported that he had successfully
used the WCC Clarence Road Defect reporting system to
resolve several problems. The next scheduled lengthsmen's
visit is on 30th November and 1st December.
b) Odstock Roadside Hedgerow: It was
reported that overgrown hedgerows between the Odstock
crossroads and the Primary School might impede the
proposed 'walking bus' for school children. Action: The
Clerk will draw this to the attention of property owners
bordering the Odstock road.
c) Traffic Survey: It was noted that the
Primary School is conducting surveys of the traffic using
the Nunton through Odstock road with the intention of
persuading the Wiltshire Speed Camera Partnership to
bring one of their enforcement units to the village.
d) Parking at the Hospital: District
Cllr Rycroft reported that both he and County Cllr
Johnson appreciated that the problem is not caused by a
shortage of parking space at Salisbury District Hospital.
It is believed that cars are parked on the road because
the walking distance to the hospital is less than from
the carpark.
e) Harnham Relief Road: District Cllr
Rycroft reported that there was substantial opposition to
the proposed road, not least from Britford School where
the concerns are increased traffic and air quality.
f) Harnham Roundabout: The approach from
the City centre had recently been altered and this had
proved unpopular. It was resolved that Odstock PC should
object because members considered the alterations to be
unhelpful. Action: The Clerk was asked to write a letter
of objection to the Salisbury Joint Transportation Team.
53/05 Planning:
a) S/2005/1778 - FULL APPLICATION -
PROPOSED DOUBLE GARAGE at STADDLESTONES NUNTON DROVE
NUNTON SP5 4HZ - The PC resolved to support this
application.
b) S/2005/1664 - FULL APPLICATION - UPVC
CONSERVATORY at THE COTTAGE NUNTON SP5 4HP - The PC
resolved to support this application.
c) S/2005/1390 - O/L APPLICATION -
OUTLINE PERMISSION FOR 4 BED BUNGALOW WITH NEW ACCESS AND
ASSOCIATED WORKS at PLOT TO REAR OF WESSEX NUNTON DROVE
NUNTON SP5 4HZ - It was noted that this application had
been refused following local objections.
d) Traveller's site: It was noted that
WCC commenced upgrading the traveller's site adjacent to
Salisbury District Hospital on 12th September. The work
is not likely to be finished until Spring 2006.
54/05 Reports and Correspondence:
a) Wiltshire County Council: There will
be no participation by Odstock PC in this year's
Emergency Planning Exercise.
b) Salisbury District Council: It was
noted that there would be a P&TC Liaison meeting in
the City Hall at 6:15pm on Wednesday, 5th October. The
Chairman will endeavour to incorporate this into his
schedule.
a) Wiltshire Association of Local Councils: At
the AGM on 8th July, Robert Key MP had stood down as
President of the Association and Andrew Murrison MP had
agreed to fill the post. He pledged to make himself
available to assist WALC with the lobbying of Parliament
on any issue as it arose.
55/05 Any Other Business:
a) Bridleway: It was reported that the
bridleway from Shelf lane to the A338 was impassable.
Action: The Clerk will report this to the WCC Rights of
Way Warden.
b) Shaftesbury Drove: It was reported
that there are many burnt-out cars along the drove
towards Salisbury Racecourse. Action: District Cllr
Rycroft agreed to investigate.
56/05 The next Ordinary PC meeting will
be held on Wednesday, 7th December 2005.
The meeting closed at 9:35pm
Signed without amendment by the PC
Chairman, Cllr Rod Poynting, on 7th December 2005.
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