Parish Council Report from April 2013 Public Forum There was 1 member of the public present, together

with District Councillor Atkinson, District Councillor Oakley and County Councillor Perry. Jenny Buckley, Chair of the Earlswood and Forshaw Heath Residents Association raised a number of issues: she asked if our representative was bringing up any issues at the forthcoming Lakes Partnership meeting? Jenny also asked if anyone could help her out with identifying the shooting noises which are going off at all times around the Parish. Jenny was interested in if it would possible for the Parish Council to produce a monthly newsletter which would reach people who had no alternative ways of obtaining information. After discussion it was agreed that this would be placed on the agenda of the next Finance and General Purpose Committee for discussion. Councillor Keogh said that on a Friday the bus is full by the time it reaches Earlswood and wondered if it would be possible to have a bus just for Tanworth and Earlswood. Report from County Councillor Perry Councillor Perry said that he will follow up the enquiry from Councillor Keogh regarding the bus. Councillor Perry said that The Causeway is on the works programme to be resurfaced. The double yellow lines in Malthouse Lane keyhole are in hand. A survey is due to be carried out soon. The Parish Council had previously enquired if WCC would be prepared to install bollards in the keyhole in Malthouse Lane if the Parish Council were minded to purchase them. The reason that the Parish Council asked this question was because concern was raised over whether any services ran below the grass verge. Councillor Perry said that WCC would not be able to install bollards purchased by the Parish Council but he could get the utility drawings for the Parish Council if required. He said that if there is an accident someone has to be responsible. He suggested that we wait until the yellow lines are installed to see how effective they are. The speed limit in Cut Throat Lane is going to be reduced to 50mph. WCC are looking at putting red tarmac in by Flower Knott Cottage. Regarding the black ice problems in Cut Throat Lane, ice signs will be put out when necessary. The Police and Crime Commissioner are looking to recruit Community Safety Ambassadors who will be paid around 800 per annum. They are also looking to recruit members on to the Audit Committee and are trying to get funding to have more Special Constables. Councillor OBrien enquired if there has ever been financial auditing on pot holes as it would appear that they are repaired quickly but the repair lasts very long. Councillor Perry said that the criterion was getting the pot hole fixed quickly, but he would make enquiries. Councillor Perry stated that the 30mph signs for the Common are still on order. Councillor Oakley asked Councillor Perry about the imminent closure of Warwickshire Domestic Violence Support Services which is a refuge centre for victims of domestic violence. He said that he would appreciate it if Councillor Perry could look at the case. Councillor Perry agreed to make enquiries. Report from District Councillor Atkinson Following the Appeal decision for the housing development in Shottery, the Inspector has

indicated that the housing projection for the district should be increased from 800 to 1200. The change of use for units at Poplars Farm went to Planning Committee and the application was nothing to do with the previously proposed bio-diesel business. The decision can only be made on an application as it stands and it was a unanimous decision to support the application. Wychaven District Council has had a planning proposal made for up to 380 dwellings which straddles the administrative area of Stratford District Council and there has been a full consultation with SDC which is what is in the National Planning Policy Framework requires. The bungalow called Newburn in Bates Lane has had an application granted to change it back in to two bungalows but there has been no Permitted Development Rights withdrawn because this can only happen when special circumstances are demonstrated. Councillor OBrien enquired if barn conversions are permitted within the Greenbelt. Councillor Atkinson said that they are allowed for residential purposes where the barn is not in a settlement or they can be converted to a holiday let or business proposal. Councillor OBrien asked if Stratford District Council had been in discussion with Bromsgrove District Council about taking Greenbelt in certain areas. Councillor Atkinson said that he was not aware of an agreement between SDC and Bromsgrove. Report from District Oakley Councillor Councillor reported that at a recent meeting of the Planning Committee an application for an agricultural workers dwelling was thrown out. At this site many of the outbuildings had been converted and then the owner wanted to build a new dwelling. This was not in the Greenbelt. Councillor Oakley said that he was trying to raise with Warwickshire the dissatisfaction over planning applications where the issue of traffic is not looked at when considering an application. The housing target will be in the public domain soon. There will still be a problem with the land bank as the land supply will be insufficient. The issue of cross border co-operation is a thorny one in relation to the Local Plan. Councillor Oakley is still trying to establish what co-operation there has or hasnt been. People are being told different things and it is difficult to establish the real position. The Coventry Local Plan has been rejected by the Inspector. Councillor Oakley said that the causeway across Earlswood Lakes has a 2 tonne limit as it is a Georgian rammed-earth dam but he has recently seen many large vehicles going across it. He also mentioned that as there is more building about to start in Dickens Heath, there should be a sign placed at Engine House saying No Dickens Heath Traffic. Councillor OBrien reported that he had made representation at the Planning Committee (West) about Poplars Farm as he had wanted to highlight Parish Council concerns about the possibility of a bio-diesel plant moving on to the site. After the meeting he had been approached by the owner of the site who informed him that the bio-diesel company was no longer required at the unit and he suggested that if we had similar concerns in the future we approach him direct. This suggestion was discussed and it was agreed that in line with usual policy we wait until we receive a planning application and make representation in the usual manner. Councillor Ross reported that he had received an anonymous note about work being carried out at Alpine Lodge in Poolhead Lane. The Clerk confirmed that she too had received a note and had reported it to Lech Kocon at SDC. The following decision was noted: Newburn, Bates Lane Division of bungalow into two bungalows (as originally erected) Permission with Conditions.

The Parish Council considered the following planning applications: T1 Oak crown lift to 4m on drive side only T2 Oak crown lift to 4m on drive side only T3 Oak formative pruning to remove branch growing over drive T4 Oak crown lift to 6m on drive side only T5 Oak crown reduction on garage side by 2m to alleviate overhang from roof - T1, T2, T3: Lime re-pollard - T4: Lime - reduce back to old cuts - T5: Oak - fell - T6: Goat willow - crown reduction to 3m. - T7: Yew - trim sides - H1: Reduce hedge to 2m and trim - H2: Trim side up on conifer - H3: Reduce to 2m and side up Installation of an air brick to the south elevation

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The Vicarage, Vicarage Hill

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The Old Bell House, The Green 5 Malthouse Lane

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The Parish Council were given the minutes of the past two meetings of the Neighbourhood Plan Sub-Committee. Councillor Ross reported that minutes of the Neighbourhood Plan Sub-Committee were being presented to Full Council so that they could keep abreast with whats being discussed. At the last meeting it was agreed that we would decide which area is to be covered by the Neighbourhood Development Plan and we should also be looking at applying for grants. Councillor Ross also reported that at a recent meeting with Dave Nash at SDC he confirmed that Planning Greenbelt PolicyPPG2 has been swept away with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), but most of what was contained in PPG2 is in the NPPF. Councillor Oakley said that there was a lot of enthusiasm to twin our village with Sommesous in France to Commemorate the First World War Centenary. The British Legion and local schools are very interested. Councillor Oakley feels that a group of interested parties needs to be formed but he felt that it would be nice if the Parish Council were a figurehead and nominally oversaw the group. Councillor Oakley felt that it would be nice to include Cheswick Green and St Patricks School in the commemorations. Councillor Fitzpatrick reported that the Government still had not released the details of how it intends to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War I. Councillor Willmott proposed that the Parish Council gives the proposal of twinning our parish including Cheswick Green, St Patricks and Hockley Heath full support. The Parish Council decided that they wouldnt be purchasing bollards for the keyhole in Malthouse Lane due to the insurance implications. Work reported around the parish requiring attention: At the junction of Malthouse Lane and Springbrook Lane a large pot hole At the last bend in Well Lane before the sewerage farm a large pot hole The phone box in Malthouse Lane still hasnt been refurbished

Councillor Cunningham enquired about whether there should be cross border cooperation for waste reception centres. Councillor Willmott said that cross border cooperation did not apply to waste reception centres.

The full minutes are available on our website www.tanworth-pc.org.uk or from the Parish Office rear of Earlswood Village Hall, Shutt Lane. The next meeting will be on 20th June at Earlswood Village Hall and then on 18th July at Tanworth in Arden Village Hall. Anyone is welcome to come and listen or if you have an issue that you would like to raise, there is a Public Forum held at 7.30pm. The Community Forum is being held at Earlswood Village Hall on June 26th. If you would like us to start e-mailing a Parish Newsletter, please e-mail the parish office at office@tanworth-pc.org.uk and we will add you to our circulation list. If anyone has a matter which they would like us to pass on to PCSO Dave Martin, please give us the details and we will pass them on. You are welcome to leave a sealed envelope in the Parish office addressed to PCSO Dave Martin and we will hand it over unopened. Dont forget that PCSO Dave Martin will be giving crime prevention advice or addressing local concerns at his mobile police surgeries which are held on the first Friday of each month. You can contact PCSO Martin on 07923 288641. You can now follow us on Twitter @Tanworthpc.

J White, Clerk