26th April 2016
MINUTES
A Meeting of the Parish Council was held on 26th April at 7.00pm in The Gilbert Hall,
Nancledra.
PRESENT:
Mr K Hughes (Chairman)
Mr D Carr
Mr J Brookes
Mrs J Evans
Mr M Harandon (Vice- Chairman)
Mr L Hollow
Mrs A Philip
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs M Taylor (Clerk) Andrew Mitchell (Cornwall Council)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Amanda Prosser was present.
1. DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY AND OTHER INTERESTS, RELATING TO
ANY AGENDA ITEM: The Chairman declared interest as elected Management Board Member
and a Charitable Trustee of the Cornwall Community Flood Forum. Councillor Harandon
declared an interest in Item 9b*.
2. DETERMINATION OF REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION: None
3. APOLOGIES: Mrs V Lockwell(CNP), Mary Shead (NHW), PCSO Terry Webb
4.POLICE REPORT : None received but a verbal report was given by the Chairman: there had
been a theft of fuel from an unoccupied house, the investigation is ongoing. Two RTA’s had
been reported, one on the B3311 near Chypons Farm, one close to the Towednack Church
where a car had been caused to swerve into a ditch.
5. CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT:
The Chairman was pleased to note that the plans to register the dark skies of Towednack and
Zennor with the International Dark Sky Association had moved forward. Cornwall Council
have agreed to support an application to register and Derek Thomas MP has offered to fund
the consultation process that is a requirement of registration by including it in his own survey
of constituents. Councillor Harandon suggested that, rather than starting the process with
Zennor and Towednack and rolling it out further at a later date, it might be more efficient to
try and cover as large an area of West Cornwall and the Scillies as meets the criteria. The
Chairman agreed that it might be possible but it would depend on first examining the light
meter readings obtained in the parish. Bodmin Moor is in the process of registering as a Dark
Sky Reserve and is considering plans for an observatory on the Moor. Their experience and
support will be useful. RESOLVED: The Clerk will get advice from Caradon Observatory
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regarding light meters and will order one, the cost to be shared between Zennor and
Towednack Parish Councils.
The Chairman had attended a meeting of Zennor Parish Council on 12th April when it had been
agreed that the NBHW be extended to include Zennor.
Mary Shead (NBHW and DaCWA) is still campaigning for CCTV in St Ives, the Chairman had
been invited, in his capacity as NBHW co-ordinator to Tolvaddon Fire Station to see the CCTV
camera control room, but unfortunately had been unable to attend.
6. PLANNING: a) PA16/02582 Location: Embla Farm access track to Embla Gew Nancledra
TR20 8LL Applicant: Mr & Mrs M Screaton. Proposal: Covered cattle feeding area.
Plans were circulated, examined and discussed. It was proposed by Councillor Hollow that no
objection be registered, the proposal was seconded by Councillor Hughes and carried by
majority (6-1) RESOLVED: The Parish Council will submit a response of ‘no objection’
b) PA16/11662. The Clerk reported that here was still no news from the planning officer
regarding the status of this application as he is waiting for Councillor Mitchell to contact him.
Councillor Mitchell said that he had not been contacted , but would get in touch with the
planning officer, Adam Carlyon.
C) Enforcement: Amalwhidden Cottage .The EHO, Peter Butterworth has asked the owner of
the property to clear the land of white goods, to avoid action from EHO resulting in a charge
being made for clearance.
7. MINUTES OF THE MEETING 29th March 2016: The minutes were taken as read and
signed by the Chairman as a true record.
8. MATTERS ARISING
a) Dark Sky update: The Chairman reported on this in his statement in item 5.
b) Website update. The Clerk reported that she was still getting to grips with updating the
website but hoped all ‘teething troubles ‘would be resolved in time to publish the accounts.
9. CLEDRY MEADOW: a) The Big Lunch. It was agreed to alter the date to Saturday June 18th.
The event will run from 1-4pm. Dog will be allowed to attend, on this occasion.The Clerk will
arrange a meeting to discuss the detail with the Trustees of the Gilbert Hall and will ask them
to book the hall.
*Councillor Harandon left the meeting.
b) Wall/Gate: The Clerk reported that Mr O’Connor was willing to alter the gate post and
entrance but did not wish to quote for the hedging repair. Mark Harandon submitted a quote
for the repair of the hedge.
Kevin Hughes proposed that the quote of £210 be accepted, the proposal was seconded by
Leslie Hollow and was carried unanimously RESOLVED: Mr Harandon will repair the wall as
soon as possible
Councillor Harandon re joined the meeting
C) Grass: Mr C Curnow submitted a quote for cutting the cemetery grass, the price is the same
as last year. It was proposed by Councillor Hughes that the quote be accepted; the proposal
was seconded by Councillor Harandon and carried unanimously. Mr Curnow had submitted
quotes for cutting various areas of verge, the quotes were discussed. Councillor Harandon
proposed that the quote of £ 90 for cutting the verge from the bridge in Nancledra to
Chypons Farm on both sides inlate winter/ early spring be accepted, the proposal was
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seconded by Councillor Brookes and carried unanimously.
10. Cemetery a) Upkeep: The Clerk reported that, following consultation with plot owners,
grazing the cemetery with sheep was opposed by all those contacted. Councillor Hollow
volunteered to cut the grass in the cemetery until further notice. The Chairman thanked Mr
Hollow and asked that the grateful thanks of the Parish Council be recorded. b) Memorial
permissions: Memorial requests were received from Mrs Farnell and Mrs Knowles and were
approved. RESOLVED: The Clerk will issue Memorial permits.
Mr Hollow reported that emergency repairs had been made to the Church Road hedge and
that the grass had also been cut to keep it under control. An invoice had been submitted for
approval at Item 13
Mr Hollow raised the question of whether the access/visability at the entrance to Church road
could be improved by altering the hedge. It was agreed that available councillors will look at
the hedge before the next meeting and make recommendations.
11. FOOTPATH/BYWAY: update & areas of concern.
The Clerk had received a quote of £1420 for the cutting of the parish footpaths from Mr C
Curnow. The price is the same as last year. Councillor Hughes proposed that the quote be
accepted; the proposal was seconded by Councillor Carr and carried unanimously. Mr
Curnow also submitted a quote of £ 200 for cutting out footpath 38/4 to make it accessible.
It was proposed by Councillor Hughes that the quote be accepted, the proposal was
seconded by Councillor Hollow and carried unanimously
12. PARISH LANDSCAPE: The Working Party met on Weds 13th April. Councillor Harandon
and the Clerk and Mr N McCluskey had examined footpaths 22 and 21 and visited Embla
Farm to look at the work done there by Mr M Screaton on re establishing a wildlife pond and
wetland meadow. Councillor Harandon reported that the results were very positive and that it
would be interesting to watch the progress of the scheme, which is still a ‘work in progress’ .
Regarding the difficulties of accessing the footpaths, it was agreed that the Clerk will seek
advice from the Countryside Access team. Councillor Harandon and Mr Mc Cluskey will meet
again to continue with work on the PLP.
13. ACCOUNTS: a) Summary of month’s accounts.
a. General Account
Balance as at last meeting
Received: CC Precept 1st Half
CC CTS grant
Payments for approval:
CALC Subscription
C Curnow re: Cledry meadow grass cuts
Zurich Insurance:
Mr L Hollow re: hedge cutting
Balance after these transactions:
2. Cemetery Account
Balance as at last meeting
Payments received:
£
1800.03
3586.00
146.39
161.40
560.00
249.28
40.00
4521.74
11,102.32
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Long Rock memorials re:
Plot 8
Plot
Pascoe & Sons re:
Memorial Plot 9
Balance after these transactions:
50.00
50.00
50.00
11,252.32
3. Deposit Account
Balance as at last meeting
1070.82
b) Annual Accounts
Receipts and Payments: Copies of the Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended
31st March 2016 had been circulated to members.
c) Annual Return : Section 1 Annual Governance Statement was presented for approval.
The Chairman proposed the Annual Governance Statement be approved, Councillor Hollow
seconded the proposal which was carried unanimously.
The Governance Statement was signed by the Chairman and the Clerk (RFO)
d) Annual Return : Section 2 Statement of Accounts was presented for approval. The
Chairman proposed the Statement of Accounts be approved, Councillor Hollow seconded the
proposal which was carried unanimously.
The Statement of Accounts was signed by the Chairman and the Clerk (RFO) and will now be
sent to Mrs J Chapman for internal audit and, if approved, to the external auditors, Grant
Thornton.
c) Banking arrangements: The Clerk reported that Unity Trust bank will be charging £6 per
month on all current accounts. RESOLVED: The Clerk will investigate other banks and seek
the cheapest option for running the Parish Council accounts.
14.CHAIRMAN’S DIARY AND REPORTS: All matters had been reported at Item 5
15. CORRESPONDENCE : as forwarded to councillors
16. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: MAY 31ST 2016 : ANNUAL MEETING AND PARISH
MEETING. (Parish Meeting commences 6.45)
17. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Members will contact the Clerk before the next
meeting with items they wish to be included.
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.20 pm
Signed……………………………..Chairman
Date……………………..
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