Minutes of the the monthly meeting of Pamber Parish Council held in the Memorial Hall, Pamber Heath on Monday 13th June, starting at 7.30pm. Present: Apologies: Borough Cllr. Mrs M. Tucker Cllr. C. Goss (Chairman) County Cllr. K. Chapman Cllr. P. Kingston (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Mrs J. Tyson Cllr. Mrs M. Hale Cllr. Mrs. A. Witchalls Cllr. G. Mcgarvie Cllr. G. March Cllr. D. Snook Cllr. R. Gardiner Cllr. T. Miss L.S. Browne (Clerk) 9 members of the public were present. AGENDA 122/16: Declarations of Interest: Councillors were reminded that any changes must be reported to BDBC. 123/16: Minutes of the last meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were approved and signed as a true record. 124/16: Matters arising and not appearing elsewhere on the agenda. were no matters arising. 125/16: Public Participation to include question by parishioner regarding the stated duties of the Pamber Parish Council including with all interested parties “Engage regarding current and future shape of life in the local area.” Extract from correspondence from a Parishioner: light of the comments made at the Pamber Parish Annual Meeting about the need for the Pamber “In Parish Council to be more proactive rather than reactive, how does the Pamber Parish Council intend to achieve this with respect to the above duty in both the current financial year and the future financial years?” It was noted that funds were limited for the financial year ahead so long term planning often tended to be replaced by short term firefighting. However, it was agreed that the perception of the Council needed to be addressed and there was a need to for the Council to reconnect with its Parishioners. As soon as legislation was finalised a Neighbourhood Plan would be brought to Council, with a series of public meetings about this. The Parish Lengthsman Scheme was the current focus with regard to actively making improvements to the local area but it was noted that it took two years to implement and this was not through lack of effort. 126/16: Planning. Planning applications to include issues relating to Planning Application 15/02132/OUT-Berry Court Farm: There was nothing further to report. Planning applications: T/00175/16/TPO: Crown reduction of 1 no. sycamore tree.
Minutes of the the monthly meeting of Pamber Parish Council held in the Memorial Hall, Pamber Heath on Monday 13th June, starting at 7.30pm. Present: Apologies: Borough Cllr. Mrs M. Tucker Cllr. C. Goss (Chairman) County Cllr. K. Chapman Cllr. P. Kingston (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Mrs J. Tyson Cllr. Mrs M. Hale Cllr. Mrs. A. Witchalls Cllr. G. Mcgarvie Cllr. G. March Cllr. D. Snook Cllr. R. Gardiner Cllr. T. Miss L.S. Browne (Clerk) 9 members of the public were present. AGENDA 122/16: Declarations of Interest: Councillors were reminded that any changes must be reported to BDBC. 123/16: Minutes of the last meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were approved and signed as a true record. 124/16: Matters arising and not appearing elsewhere on the agenda. were no matters arising. 125/16: Public Participation to include question by parishioner regarding the stated duties of the Pamber Parish Council including “Engage with all interested parties regarding current and future shape of life in the local area.” Extract from correspondence from a Parishioner: “In light of the comments made at the Pamber Parish Annual Meeting about the need for the Pamber Parish Council to be more proactive rather than reactive, how does the Pamber Parish Council intend to achieve this with respect to the above duty in both the current financial year and the future financial years?” It was noted that funds were limited for the financial year ahead so long term planning often tended to be replaced by short term firefighting. However, it was agreed that the perception of the Council needed to be addressed and there was a need to for the Council to reconnect with its Parishioners. As soon as legislation was finalised a Neighbourhood Plan would be brought to Council, with a series of public meetings about this. The Parish Lengthsman Scheme was the current focus with regard to actively making improvements to the local area but it was noted that it took two years to implement and this was not through lack of effort. 126/16: Planning. Planning applications to include issues relating to Planning Application 15/02132/OUT-Berry Court Farm: There was nothing further to report. Planning applications: T/00175/16/TPO: Crown reduction of 1 no. sycamore tree.
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