Minutes of Extra Meeting held at 7.30 p.m. on 24^th May, 2005

 

 

1. Present: Cllr. H. Bryant (Chair), Cllr. G. Daniels, Cllr. C. Evans (for Mins. 5 & 6), Cllr. J. Thom, Cllr. J. Watson. In Attendance: A. Edmonds (Clerk)
2. The meeting had been called primarily to consider a planning application for a conservatory style extension at the rear of the Red Lion Public House. The Council objected to the proposal on the grounds that it was not in keeping with the character of the building, that it was an over-development of the site and that it would increase the noise levels emanating from the premises at night to the annoyance of nearby residents.
3. Cllr. Thom advised the meeting that an Appeal in support of the Roman Baths project had been turned down.
4. The Clerk advised the meeting of a conversation with a member of the Licensing Dept at WHC, confirmed by e-mail, who had stated that the Parish Council could not raise an objection to the proposed extension of licensing hours at the Red Lion Public House as a body, but could only represent the views of named residents, whose validity would be “tested” by the District Council according to whether they were considered to live “within the vicinity” of the public house. It was agreed to write to WHC objecting to this advice, but also giving examples of residents who had complained.
5. Cllr. Watson reported that some of the stallholders at the recent Farmers’ Market had felt that the £20 fee per stall should be reduced. The matter was discussed, but no decision taken, other than that at the June Market, which was due to be held outside the Hall, the fee should be reduced to £12.50, of which £2.50 would go to the Market Manager.
6. Cllr. Watson asked the meeting for agreement to the amount of the annual donation to the CPRE. It was agreed to donate the minimum for a Parish Council of £25.00.