Minutes of the Meeting of Fillongley Parish Council held at
Fillongley Village Hall on Thursday 16th February 2017 at 7.30pm
Present: Cllr A Robert Pargetter (Chairman), Cllr R Brown, Cllr S Onions, Cllr S Taylor, Cllr J Hooke and Cllr
A White. Clerk: Mrs H Badham.
There were 4 members of the public in attendance.
13182 AGENDA ITEM 1 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr C W Antrobus.
13183 AGENDA ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The Chairman invited members who wished to do so to make declaration of pecuniary and nonpecuniary interest in respect of items on the agenda. Cllrs Hooke, Pargetter and Taylor declared an
interest in the financial payments for reimbursement of expenditure for the Community Award event.
13184 AGENDA ITEM 3 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting held on 19th January 2017, having been previously circulated and read, were
then approved on the proposition of Cllr White and seconded by Cllr Taylor. All were in favour.
13185 AGENDA ITEM 4 PROGRESS REPORTS
a. Registration of Land /Legal disagreement regarding ownership. Still awaiting advice from Open
Space Society and Mr Dumbleton.
b. Lych Gate. No further progress.
c. Neighbourhood Planning update. Clerk reported progress on the final draft though it is not yet
completed.
d. Recreation Ground report. Cllr Antrobus was absent. Clerk to circulate new rota.
e. Roll of honour party. Letters of thanks were received from Mrs Winterbottom and Mr Hammond.
Chairman reported a most enjoyable celebratory afternoon. Clerk to report in the next Parish Magazine
(photos from Cllr Hooke) and will also ask for nominations for this year.
f. Fields in Trust. No advice has been received from the Solicitor.
g. Hedges on Broad Lane. Hedges have been cut.
h. Church Lane/Ousterne Lane. There was some early confusion as to the closure of the lanes but these
have now been temporarily closed for the duration of the roadworks. Meeting to discuss a permanent
solution is still pending.
i. Joint statement for Daw Mill Appeal; Cllr Onions proposed to accept the current joint statement for
submission to the Inspectorate, Seconded by Cllr Taylor. All in favour. There was some discussion
regarding the fact that the temporary traffic lights have highlighted that the road is not wide enough to
accommodate 2 HGVs passing and these are mounting the pavement outside the school. Clerkt o
contact PC Bell to ask for statement for Daw Mill Inquiry.
j. Great British Spring Clean. Most Councillors are not available on the Saturday. Clerk to leave litter
pickers and black sacks at the village hall for people to collect and use and return. Clerk to advertise on
Facebook and posters on notice boards.
k. Community Speedwatch. FPC have now been notified that as there are already speed camera locations
within 2km we are unable to participate in Community Speedwatch. Clerk to notify volunteers.
l. Planning Board PAP/2016/0060 FPC was represented by Corley Chairman Howard Darling; following
a site visit NWBC resolved to employ an independent Highways Consultant for advice on the proposed
access.
m. Joint meeting of Parish/Town/Borough Council. Cllr White attended on behalf of FPC. There was
discussion regarding fly tipping, Neighbourhood Plans and much talk regarding the large housing
development planned for Polesworth area.
n. Recreation Ground Outdoor Gym Equipment. Reaction from Facebook and Parish Magazine is all
in support of purchasing the equipment. Cllr White proposed purchasing the equipment from Fresh Air
Fitness (as the cheaper like for like quote). Cllr Brown seconded. Cllrs Onions, Hooke and Taylor in
favour. Cllr Pargetter wished his Objection to be recorded. Motion carried. Clerk to place order.
Equipment to be placed near existing play equipment.
13186 AGENDA ITEM AGENDA ITEM 5 PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Meeting closed for Public Discussion. There was discussion on
 Thanks for the Community Roll of Honour party
 the crossroads works and knock-on effect on Church Lane/Ousterne Lane
 Incorrect barriers at Church Lane and Ousterne Lane
 Opportunity for dangerous parking when Ashleigh land is developed.
Meeting re-opened. Clerk has already requested correct barriers. Clerk to email PC Bell and put him in
touch with Parishioner.
13187 AGENDA ITEM 6 CORRESPONDENCE
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Request regarding future burials. Clerk was reminded that this is only permitted with agreement of
the Council. Cllrs received an application for Mrs White to purchase a plot next to her father; Cllr
Brown Proposed acceptance, seconded by Cllr Hooke. All in favour. Request by new resident
refused as they would qualify as residents but have only just moved into the village.
Road Closure Nuneaton Road & Meriden Road. Clerk has strived to ensure that this will only occur
for the shortest time. The contractors are working to ensure that as much of the works will be done
within the existing road closures.
North Warwickshire Neighbourhood Watch Association. The next meeting 23 March 7:30pm at
Hartshill Community Centre. None available to attend.
Replacement telegraph poles at recreation ground.To be changed in March. Clerk to arrange access.
WALC annual briefing day 4th March. None to attend
Consultation on Borough Plan (Nuneaton & Bedworth). Clerk to circulate on email.
Mayors Civic Service 23/04 Polesworth Abbey 9.45am. None available to attend.
WCC Open Evening and Reception 11/03 6.30pm. Cllr Pargetter may attend and will RSVP
directly.
North Warwickshire Heritage nominations requested. Scattergoods Barn was proposed, Clerk to
nominate.
NWAC of PCs meeting 6 March at NWBC Committee Room 7/7.30pm. Cllr Pargetter to attend.
NALC Newsletter (forwarded by email). Noted.
Road Closure Whitacre Heath. Noted.
Peer Review Co-Production Event. Noted.
NWBC Draft Plan Additional Information. Clerk to circulate by email.
To consider the following Planning Applications;
PAP/2017/0047 Brock Hall Farm, Shawbury Lane, Shustoke. Prior approval application for extension to
agricultural building. No objections
PAP/2017/0057 Butchers Rest, Coventry Road, Fillongley. Listed Building Consent for replacement single
glazed casements and frames to be repaired where appropriate. No objections.
PAP/2017/0031 Living Springs Mill Lane, Fillongley. Works to trees protected by a tree preservation order.
Objections.
PAP/2017/0062 Living Springs Mill Lane, Fillongley. Works to trees protected by a tree preservation order. No
objections on the condition that 2 or more trees are replanted to replace T7
PAP/2017/0064 Berryfields Farm, Berryfields, Fillongley. Erection of agricultural farm building for hay and
straw. No objections.
To receive the following Planning Determinations;
PAP/2016/0673 Prophets Farm, Green End Road, Fillongley. Prior approval for change of use of agricultural
building and land to a dwelling and its curtilage. No associated operational development. The submission of
details are not required and the development can proceed.
PAP/2016/595 Solomons Temple Farm, Solomons Temple Lane, Fillongley. Prior approval for change of use
of agricultural building and land to a dwelling house (Class C3) and associated operational development.
Withdrawn – valid application.
Appeal Ref APP/R3705/W/16/3163176 Moor Farm Stables, Wall Hill Road, Corley. Retain equestrian indoor
practice arena. Appeal dismissed.
13188 AGENDA ITEM 7 FINANCE TO APPROVE PAYMENTS
Payee
Reason
Nett
Reclaimable VAT
Gross
Method
H Badham
SCP 23 December
Chq
S Taylor
Community Award Celebration 112.81 17.39
95.42
Chq
J Hooke
Community Award Celebration 77.89
77.89
Chq
A Pargetter
Community Award Celebration 20.00
20.00
Chq
OWPC
Daw Mill Appeal Fund
1000.00
1000.00
Chq
N W Computers Maintenance
120.00
120.00
Chq
British Gas
Changing Rooms
51.31
2.44
48.87
D/D
British Telecom Phone
101.34 16.89
84.45
D/D
Invoices presented and cheques signed. All approved proposed by Cllr Brown, Seconded by Cllr White.
13189 AGENDA ITEM 8 COUNCILLORS REPORTS
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Walk of the Moor – Clerk to circulate proposed dates by email for agreement.
Light pollution complaint in Mill Lane; Clerk had been dealing with this but there is now a site meeting
with NWBC on Monday.
13190 AGENDA ITEM 10 NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is to be on Thursday 16th March 2017. There being no other business, the meeting was closed
at 9.30pm.
13191 AGENDA ITEM 11 VILLAGE HALL BUSINESS
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Floor cleaning. Clerk had sourced someone to take over the cleaning/maintenance of the main hall but this has
fallen through. Mr and Mrs Dunn do not feel able to complete this part of the role any longer. Clerk to advertise
for person in Parish Magazine/facebook/noticeboards. Cllr Hooke proposed to pay all cleaning staff £8.50 per
hour. Seconded by Cllr Taylor. All in favour.
Bookings Clerk. Clerk wishes to relinquish the Village Hall aspect of the job. After much discussion it was
resolved that the Clerk should do a job description and circulate to Councillors so that they are able to determine
an hourly rate and number of hours to pay.
MacManus
Manpower
Cheque 100687 £?
Cost yet to be finalised, though Cllr Brown proposed a maximum spend of £25, Seconded by Cllr White. All in
favour.