then pass the cost of further sprays back to the neighbour. Councillor Rowntree felt that the costs should be passed back to the neighbour. Councillor Dulieu felt that if this was the case then the Parish Council should fund one immediate spray and then pass the cost of further sprays back to the neighbour. The clerk will obtain a quote from a specialist company to eradicate the Japanese Knotweed completely as three sprays may not be sufficient due to the size of the area it inhabits and also the speed at which it grows. Also the clerk will ascertain how many further sprays will be needed and when, and write to the neighbour to request that they take on the responsibility of the spraying. Proposed by Councillor Rowntree to pay for the annual spray and recover costs from the neighbour. Counter proposal offered by councillor Dulieu that the Parish Council pay for the first spray and request all additional sprays be paid for by the neighbour. Proposal seconded and RESOLVED. Vote: all in favour 153. To Receive An Update From Councillor Clifton Regarding A Hearing Loop For The Village Hall And Resolve Any Further Action: Councillor Clifton stated that despite requesting quotes only one company had come back to him with figures. £1125 for supply and installation £85 optional annual inspection and testing or £50 optional self-testing kit. Councillor Rowntree suggested that the hearing loop may be an item for the wish list. Councillor Dulieu was concerned about the cost involved and whether it could be justified to spend public money on such an item. Councillor Clifton accepted that the hearing loop had to be of benefit to the wider community if public money was to be spent on it.
then pass the cost of further sprays back to the neighbour. Councillor Rowntree felt that the costs should be passed back to the neighbour. Councillor Dulieu felt that if this was the case then the Parish Council should fund one immediate spray and then pass the cost of further sprays back to the neighbour. The clerk will obtain a quote from a specialist company to eradicate the Japanese Knotweed completely as three sprays may not be sufficient due to the size of the area it inhabits and also the speed at which it grows. Also the clerk will ascertain how many further sprays will be needed and when, and write to the neighbour to request that they take on the responsibility of the spraying. Proposed by Councillor Rowntree to pay for the annual spray and recover costs from the neighbour. Counter proposal offered by councillor Dulieu that the Parish Council pay for the first spray and request all additional sprays be paid for by the neighbour. Proposal seconded and RESOLVED. Vote: all in favour 153. To Receive An Update From Councillor Clifton Regarding A Hearing Loop For The Village Hall And Resolve Any Further Action: Councillor Clifton stated that despite requesting quotes only one company had come back to him with figures. £1125 for supply and installation £85 optional annual inspection and testing or £50 optional self-testing kit. Councillor Rowntree suggested that the hearing loop may be an item for the wish list. Councillor Dulieu was concerned about the cost involved and whether it could be justified to spend public money on such an item. Councillor Clifton accepted that the hearing loop had to be of benefit to the wider community if public money was to be spent on it.
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