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Precis of Minutes of 19 September 2006 Parish Council Meeting

Correspondence.
A representative from N & E Cornwall Primary Care Trust Patient and Public Information Forum briefed the councillors on existing and planned changes by the PCT.   The Council remain hopeful that Dr J Tilbury and L Manuel from the PCT will attend the October meeting as arranged.

It was noted that although the sigmoidoscopy and ultrasound facilities had been retained, there were other clinics and services that have been cancelled.   In addition to the withdrawal of general anaesthetic operations, a 6 month waiting period has been enforced for operations under local anaesthetic previously undertaken without the need for patients to wait - the type of operations included vasectomies, hernias, varicose veins and small orthopaedic operations.   Patients are given the choice of attending the Bodmin Treatment Centre (an Independent Sector Procurement Centre run by Capio Healthcare Ltd where services are contracted and bought by the NHS), however, transport is not provided and for many patients and their families the cost of travelling to Bodmin is restrictive.

Concern was also express that, as a result of part of the plans to refurbish part of Stratton Hospital, the current operating facilities will be affected and this may result in them being unsuitable for use for operations.   It was generally felt that as Stratton Hospital is already staffed and running that the overall cost of operations and care is far less than those provided at the private Bodmin Clinic.   Suggestions were also put forward that as consultants and surgeons have in the past attended Stratton that qualified anaesthetic staff should also attend.

As soon as reaffirmation of attendance by the PCT representatives, the Clerk will notify all other councils in the area, the Bude & District Forum, the Medical Practice, Stratton League of Friends, County Councillor, NCDC Councillor and invite them to attend.

Other correspondence included Cornwall County Training Partnership information; copies of the The Good Councillor’s Guide, 2nd; CRHA 20th Annual General meeting; Bude & District Forum meeting; Coffee Morning Fund raising in aid of Cancer Research 29.09.06.   Additionally there were 4 letters from NCDC relating with information about St Pirans Flag which is classified as a national flag and can be displayed without the need for permission from the planning authority; Supporting Village Halls - information about a meeting relating to funding; an invitation to the Civic Service and an update on the procedures for the weir on the River Neet in respect of flooding.

An envelope containing 8 other items of correspondence was circulated.

Tony Edwards - NCDC Ward Member stressed the importance of making an application for grants for village halls as the restrictions, previously in place prohibiting grants for church/chapel halls, have been lifted by the Big Lottery Commission and additionally NCDC have also made funds available and he recommended anyone interested should contact Jessica Pytel NCDC Community Liaison Officer.   He also advised that NCDC and CRHA are planning to build 4 homes on Old Canal Close.

Planning Decision Notices:
i) Full Planning Conversion of barn to dwelling (revised design) New Meadow Barn, Ball Hill Marhamchurch. L Hooker. Approved.
ii) Full Planning Erection of House and Garage Plot 10 Boundary Drive Marhamchurch. The Hemmings Partnership. Approved.
iii) Full Planning: Siting of a replacement Elliott Building Land at Revel Field. Marhamchurch Pre-School. Approved

Planning Applications.
i) Full Planning Consent for alterations in connection with the conversion of barn to dwelling together with erection of small extension. Steart Farm Marhamchurch. Mr & Mrs K Burch.
ii) Listed Building Consent for alterations in connection with the conversion of barn to dwelling together with erection of small extension. Steart Farm Marhamchurch. Mr & Mrs K Burch. The plans were dealt with together and following their examination and the short discussion, were unanimously recommended for approval.
iii) Full Planning Replacement of flat roof on existing first floor extension with pitch roof and the erection of small extension to form utility room. Steart Farm Marhamchurch. Mr & Mrs K Burch.
iv) Listed Building Consent to re-roof using natural slate to replace existing corrugated sheets, replacement of flat roof on existing first floor extension with pitch roof using natural slate and erection of small extension to form utility room and internal alterations to existing utility to provide ground floor WC. Steart Farm Marhamchurch. Mr & Mrs K Burch. The plans were dealt with together and following their examination and the short discussion, were unanimously recommended for approval.
v) Full Planning Erection of stable block and formation of sand school New Meadow Barn Barn Hill S Watkins. Following examination of the plans and the short discussion there were no objections for the proposal.

Parish Plan.   The ‘Launch’ had been a resounding success with over 200 people attending and the Chairman thanked everyone who had contributed especially Neil Hutson. Dan Rogerson MP had attended during the afternoon and evening session.   The questionnaires are expected from the printers in a few days and will be delivered 1 per resident; non-residents who have a connection with the parish can request and receive a questionnaire.

Marhamchurch Pre-School.   A letter from the Pre School with news about their progress had been circulated.   Members of the Pre-School committee were invited to update the meeting on their progress.

Burial Ground.   Following a short discussion regarding non-removal of spoil it was agreed to invite a representative from the undertakers to meet with members of the council to inspect the cemetery and churchyard to view the state of the graves that have had rough earth piled on them.

Public Conveniences.   The invoice for the work for re-routing the waste sewer has been received and the chairman agreed to contact someone from Western Power to discuss the matter.

CCC Footpath Partnership.   CCC have proposed changes to the funding formula; in future funds will be limited on a pro rata basis not calculated on the length of footpaths in the parish.   There will also be a provision that gold paths will receive the bulk of the funding and less will be available for silver and bronze graded paths.   It was noted that repairs have commenced on the Sharlands to Helscott path.

Parish Noticeboard.   Sourcing the right type of materials is posing problems but it is hoped that the new noticeboard will be provided soon.

Casual Vacancy - Co-option.   NCDC did not receive any requests for an election, therefore the vacancy will be advertised and applications in writing sought.

Democracy Declaration for Cornwall.   It was agreed that the letter from Restormel Borough Council, previously circulated, was not sufficiently informative and the Clerk will endeavour to get more details.

SW Forest Land Between the Moors - Mapping Parish Stakeholders’ LMA’s.   The information and date of the meeting was noted.

Parish Council Bank Account Balances & Parish Council Income.   Details were given.

Cheques for Payment were approved.

Any Other Business
a) A wreath for Remembrance Day will be ordered.
b) Suggestions were made to have a shorter monthly agenda and, following a short discussion, it was agreed to defer the debate for another meeting.