4th February 2010
DRAFT Minutes of a Meeting of the Tintagel Parish
Council
held on Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Present: Cllrs. Flower, Wickett, Dangar, Hodge,
Dorman, Heath, Dyer, Smith & Menhenick
Apologies: Cllr. Dray
Two members of the public were present
Invitation to members of the public to speak prior to
meeting regarding items on the Agenda (10 minutes
allowed for this item)Steve
Brown spoke about the Cricket Force weekend and
Tintagel’s event to be held on Sunday 28th
March from 10.00 a.m.
Cllr. Hodge noted that the Parish Plan contained
information relating to parishioner’s wishes to see the
site developed and looked after for the future.
Mr. C. Pound, Post Office representative re: Relocation
of Post Office services, Tintagel
Mr. Pound spoke about the future of the Post Office in
Tintagel. Mr. Goward will retire at the end of February
although his daughter has agreed to operate the Post
Office on a part-time basis until the end of March. The
Post Office premises will not be available after that
date and the Post Office is in discussions with two
businesses at the moment with a view to one of them
continuing the service. It is hoped that the service
will be relocated and ready to operate from the 6th
April 2010, however a new Post Office computer system
nationwide may mean a delay to this date which would
mean a temporary lack of a Post Office service in the
village. Cllr. Wickett asked if an identical service
would be provided and Mr. Pound responded that most
services would continue apart from the Passport checking
service and possibly Bureau de Change facilities.
Cllr. Flower stressed that the village could really not
manage without a Post Office and that every attempt
should be made for continuity of the service.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7.20 p.m.
The Clerk gave details of some events she had been
advised of since the Agenda had been prepared:-
Cornwall Council Safe Houses Scheme
Cornwall Council invitation from Chairman to attend
Buffet Reception at County Hall.
Cornwall Association of Local Councils AGM
Minutes of the previous meeting 13th January
2010 and Matters Arising
A bank statement had been provided by the Christmas
Lighting Committee but as it was out of date a more
recent one would be requested by the Clerk.
REPORTS
Police -
PCSO Terry Groves attended the meeting. There were no
crimes to report. He distributed copies of the Local
Policing Newsletter whereby councillors and the Clerk
could sign up to receive the newsletter by email. A
drop-in session would be held locally and he gave the
Clerk posters giving dates and times to display in the
Parish boards. Cllr. Dangar expressed concern about
underage drinking at Carnival time and in general and
asked for more police presence.
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C/Cllr. Brown outlined a new street lighting scheme to
reduce costs. The scheme would be sensor controlled and
the Parish Council would be consulted. It was hoped
that there would be savings of £15m from the unitary
authority. The main topic of discussion at the moment
is office space and he added that out of 74 offices, 30
could be closed in the future. A meeting was being held
the next evening in the Council Chamber, Camelford of
the Resources Scrutiny Committee where the future of the
Higher Trenant Offices in Wadebridge would be
discussed. Cllr. Dyer asked about the extortionate
salaries of the CEO and chief officers and expressed her
concern bearing in mind how poor the County was.
Trevalga Construction Liaison Group meeting
Clerk/Cllrs. Hodge & Wickett
Cllr. Hodge updated members on the Liaison Group meeting
held that afternoon. There is to be an archaeology
presentation for local people in late March. Work to
the pump station at Tintagel Haven is more complex than
first thought but it is still hoped to complete work
before Easter. The pipeline in the area of Rocky Valley
had been shifted to the left due to problems with the
foundations of the road surface. Working hours will now
include Saturdays in order to catch up with delays
caused by the recent spell of bad weather. The raised
manhole in Bossiney car park will be looked at once work
has completed using the haul road. Revised schedules of
work had been given out at the meeting. Cllr. Wickett
had sent notes to the meeting expressing concern about
the pump house in Back Lane and SWWA had noted the
request for additional planting.
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Copy correspondence to Nicholas Pearson Associates had
been received regarding Planning condition 15 relating
to noise levels. Cllr. Hodge updated members on the
details of this condition and the need for it to be
revised due to an error by SWWA‘s noise consultants. The
Clerk had been in contact with Cornwall Council and an
application had been lodged which would be forwarded to
the Parish Council in due course.
Cllr. Dangar asked that the Clerk report the speed of
the blue tractor which is being used when it is
travelling in Fore Street.
The Clerk advised councillors of copy correspondence she
had received from Mr. Waddy of Trevillett Mill
concerning damage to his entrance and this matter had
been discussed at the liaison group. Mr. Leigh, SWWA,
is liaising with Mr. Waddy regarding this issue.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
2009/01762 Mr. S. Fyfe, Trevillick Farm, Trevillick
Alterations and extension to
existing dwelling, conversion and reformation of
existing outbuilding to domestic carthouse garage
Cllr. Dorman proposed no comment be made on this
application. Seconded by Cllr. Dyer. One abstention.
Remainder in favour.
2009/00024 Mrs. J. Slade, land off Trelake Lane,
Treknow
Construction of field shelter for
ponies and install grasscrete track for access
Cllr. Smith proposed no objection to this application.
Seconded by Cllr. Dorman. All in favour.
2010/00069 Mr. B. Francis, 1 Atlantic Way, Tintagel
Construction of conservatory and
demolition of garage and construction of single storey
side/rear extension
Cllr. Smith proposed no objection to this application.
There was no seconder. Cllr. Dorman proposed no comment
be made on this application. Seconded by Cllr. Dyer.
All in favour.
APPROVALS
The following approvals were noted:-
2009/01507 Mr. P. Clifford, Long Island, Trevillett
Modification of condition 5 of decision notice 82/2142
to read
“the
occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted shall be
limited to a person wholly or mainly employed or last
employed locally in equine activities (restricted to
horse breeding, eventing and the breaking and schooling
of horses) agricultural or forestry or a dependant of
such a person residing with them, including a widow or
widower of such a person
2009/01547 Mr. D. May, Rose Cottage, Fore Street,
Tintagel
Demolition of existing porch, rear sub standard
extensions and store room and construction of new porch,
rear/side single storey residential extension and new
side extension to form shop unit (A1 Class)
AGENDA ITEMS
Co-option of Parish Councillor
The Clerk had received no applications for co-option.
Relocation of Post Office services in Tintagel
Discussed previously with Mr. Pound.
Tintagel Parish Plan
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Confirmation of completion of financial information from
CRCC
Noted.
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Newsletter
The Clerk had made a start on the newsletter and would
contact the school to see if they wished to make a
contribution. PCSO Terry Groves would also provide a
small article.
The Clerk confirmed the Cornwall Council Dog Warden
would attend the next meeting and suggested that the
press and David Flower be invited with a view to getting
an article in the local paper about the problem with dog
mess in the parish. The Clerk would also prepare some
slips to be distributed locally encouraging parishioners
to attend the meeting and to report offenders.
Hanging Baskets - quotations for filling earlier in
season
Clerk to contact Brooks, Bodmin Plant and Herb Nursery,
and Homeleigh with a view to getting the baskets filled
earlier. Clerk also to contact Cornwall Council Gardens
Dept. for advice on the type of plans suitable.
Trevena Square - inclusion in Cornwall Council Parking
Places Order
Nothing further to report at this time.
Electricity supply to Bossiney Red Telephone Box
The Clerk had received a letter outlining revised
charges for the lighting to the box. Cllr. Smith
proposed the door be sealed if possible, the box be
painted and the light disconnected. This was seconded
by Cllr. Dorman. All in favour.
CORRESPONDENCE
Cornwall Council - response to letter re: highway
repairs and improvements
The contents of the letter regarding future repairs to
local roads was noted.
Camelford Community Network Meeting - 8th February 2010
The Clerk and Councillors Flower, Hodge, Heath and Dyer
to attend.
Letter from Trevena-Tintagel W.I. - correspondence at
November 2009 meeting
As no representative attended from the W.I. it was felt
that no further discussion was needed concerning this
matter.
Western Power - use of cherry picker for erection of
Christmas lights
Western Power could not provide the use of the cherry
picker to a third party. Cllr. Heath had some training
for using a cherry picker and it was agreed he would
check the details of this with a possible view to hiring
one next Christmas.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
It was proposed by Cllr.Dyer and seconded by Cllr.
Dorman that the cheques be signed. All in favour.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting would be held on Wednesday 3rd
March at 7.00 p.m. in the Social Hall.
Chairman
