Avebury Parish Council

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of Avebury Parish Council held on Tuesday 6 November 2018 at the Social Centre, Avebury SN8 1RF.

In these minutes APC stands for Avebury Parish Council, ASB for Anti-Social Behaviour, ASSC for Avebury Sports and Social Club, ASSF for Avebury Sacred Sites Forum, AWHS for Avebury World Heritage Site, CATG for Community Area Transport Group, EH for English Heritage, FWO PC for Fyfield and West Overton Parish Council, NT for the National Trust, PC for Parish Council, TG for Transport Group, TPO for Tree Preservation Order, UKN for Upper Kennet News, WC for Wiltshire Council and WHS for World Heritage Site.

Present: Councillors Mr Stephen Stacey (Chairman), Dr Mike Bedford (Vice-Chairman), Mr Ben Butler, Mr Terence O’Connor, Mrs Lynzey Paradise and Mr Andrew Williamson.

In attendance: Miss Liz Moore (Clerk).

Time started: 19:30

1. Public question time: there were five members of the public present including two representatives from Fowler Architecture and Planning, Mr Aaron Smith BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI and his colleague Stella Turner and they were present for all or part of the meeting. The Chairman welcomed guests and members of the public to the meeting, explained that any questions the public wished to ask Fowler Architecture and Planning would be taken at item 6.a, and invited other questions. There were no other questions asked.
2. Apologies: Councillors Mrs Maggie Lewis (Vice-Chairman), Mr Paul Ryder-Morris, Ms Zandria Service and Wiltshire Councillor Jane Davies.
3. Declarations of interest: none declared.
4. Minutes of meeting held on 2 October 2018: unanimously agreed as an accurate record. Proposed by Mrs Paradise and seconded by Mr Butler.
5. Matters arising from the minutes:
   1. Min ref. 5.b. Emergency Planning: it was noted that the request for a salt bin for Bray Street would be covered at item 10.e.
   2. Min ref. 9.b. Removal of graffiti and re-painting Beckhampton bus shelter: it was noted that the work was in progress.
   3. Min ref. 9.d. AHA tree and rubbish reported to Aster: it was noted that the Chairman and Clerk would be meeting on-site with Jennie Kearley (AHA Neighbourhood Officer) on the 8 November.
   4. Min ref. 11.c. Parish Steward: the Chairman reported that he had written to Councillor Bridget Wayman to request the Parish Steward for a whole day per month as opposed to half a day and the response had been that it would be possible if another Parish might be persuaded to give up some of their time.
6. Planning applications: the Chairman explained that for item 6.a. there would be a short presentation from Fowler Architecture and Planning and then a question and answer session before moving on to the other planning applications.

   1. Application for Full Planning for erection of dwellinghouse with garaging and access at land at South Street, Avebury, SN8 1QZ. Ref: 18/09889/FUL. Mr Smith explained that the architects had been instructed by Centurian Western to re-evaluate the vacant plot that had had previous planning applications submitted on it back in the 1960’s and 1990’s and to design a 5 bedroom detached house with new access onto South Street through an existing sarsen stone wall. He added that development in the area was restricted to infilling (which this application respected) and invited members of the public and Parish Council to ask questions. The following questions or concerns were raised by members of the public:

      1. Why was the proposed house nearer to the road compared to Barley Cottage on the adjoining land? Mr Smith stated that existing houses were set at various positions on their respective plots and that the new house had been designed as single storey out the back.
      2. The front of the house was the tallest part and very close to the house on the opposite side of the road. Mr Smith said that the architects could look at setting the property further back however Highways consultants had looked at the front and had not raised any issues.
      3. Why can’t the other access be used from the main highway?
      4. There had been a 7.6 metre height restriction condition on Barley Cottage (in fact the build height is 7.1 metres) and the proposed new house is over 8 metres high. Mr Smith said that he would take these comments back to his client. The following questions or concerns were raised by members of the PC:
      5. The house was enormous compared to the size of the plot. Mr Smith explained that the building had been designed to reduce its overall mass hence the single storey rear extension.
      6. In terms of the Parish, the PC’s Housing Needs Survey (March 2017 report) had indicated a need for 1-2 bedroom units and no need for 5 bedroom properties and would the client review this and consider, for example, a bungalow? Other issues included the overall bulk of the house and concern that it was not a natural fit with some of the other cottages (which are essentially linear in construction), that the sense of enclosure would be lost, and why could access not be given from the land outlined in blue. Mr Smith explained that the proposal was not required to meet the need of WC’s Housing Needs Survey and that the client would look at a more comprehensive development if the access needed to change.
      7. A further comment was made underlining the results of the housing needs survey and that there was no clear need for the proposed development.
      8. The archaeology survey submitted with the plans was 18 years old and there was no heritage impact assessment.
      9. WC conditions might require the front roof lights to be conservation style. Mr Smith stated that WC would control the development via planning conditions.
      10. WC had omitted to consult the WHS management team but they had now been notified by a member of the public and by the architects.
      11. If the building was positioned further back its prominence would be reduced and the PC would also need to consider the application as the owner of the adjoining Play Area.

      Mr Smith thanked everyone and said that he would take on their points and consult with his client and thanks were expressed by the Chairman to Mr Smith for answering the questions so fully. As there was particular concern about the size of the house, it was agreed that the PC would convene an on-site Planning Sub-Committee meeting at 10am on Saturday 17 November 2018. The Clerk to send copy of the meeting minute to Mr Smith at Fowler Architects and Planning.

   2. Application for work to trees in a conservation area. Proposal:- Silver Birch – Prune for maintenance, Cherry – Prune as above at Bannings Yard, Bray Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RA. Ref: 18/09547/TCA. The plans were considered and it was resolved to support the application. Proposed by Mr Butler, seconded by Mrs Paradise and carried unanimously.
   3. Application for Advertisement Consent to upgrade the visitor signage around Avebury Village. Removal of 11 signs around the village and installation of 12 new signs, 9 of which are direct replacement and 3 in new locations at National Trust Estates, High Street, Avebury, Wiltshire, SN8 1RF. Ref: 18/09436/ADV. The plans were very carefully considered and it was decided that the council would object to the application, although it was noted that it had benefits for residents and visitors alike in certain respects, for example in renewing life-expired sign boards with smaller ones with clearer lettering, using white letters on black backgrounds which certainly would enhance legibility, etc. It was observed that, white is hard on the eyes and so a more subdued colour scheme was preferred. In particular:
      1. Replacing a fingerpost in the centre of the village with 6 fingerboards for one in the same location with 10 fingerboards (and furthermore with two wall mounted signs nearby duplicating some of the information contained thereon) was ‘too much information’ and visually intrusive. Removing 11 signs and replacing them with 12 (3 of which being in new locations) does not sit easily with the WHS Management Plan’s recommendation that signage be decluttered wherever possible.
      2. Two signs at the entrance of the National Trust’s car park, both at right angles to the direction of travel along the Beckhampton Road and reading “welcome to Avebury,” would not help drivers as much as one sign reading “car park” placed so that oncoming drivers could see it easily.
      3. The very modest mention of the fact that Avebury is a World Heritage Site misses an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the location’s unique international significance. [Proposed by Mrs Paradise, seconded by Dr Bedford and carried unanimously].
7. Parish Council budget and precept for 2019/20: The Chairman proposed to alter the order of business and move directly to item 8. All agreed and item 7 was deferred to the end of the meeting.
8. Transport Group:
   1. Progress report on A4 traffic calming project: Dr Bedford said that he had received an update from Steve Hind (WC Highways) and was pleased to report that the Beckhampton project was progressing. The next step was to arrange a meeting with Sarah Simmonds (WHS Partnership Officer) and Atkins to view the preliminary design and if accepted Atkins would be instructed to carry out the detailed design work. The work at West Kennett had stalled because surrounding parishes were not happy with the unintended consequential closure of the Avenue. Also Steve Hind (WC Highways) and Atkins had other concerns about narrowing the A4 at West Kennett and closure of the Avenue because it raised design issues further east along the A4. Dr Bedford added that Steve Hind (WC Highways) was also not happy with the suggestion that the Avenue could be made one-way as this could make it into a race track. In discussion members expressed on-going safety concerns about the volumes of traffic trying to access the Avenue which resulted in cars queuing on the A4 at busy periods and that the only solution was a material change to the road. It was noted that WC’s speed assessments were 10 years old and should be looked at again. Dr Bedford recommended a second meeting with the surrounding Parish Councils and Steve Hind (WC Highways) to try to find a solution that would be acceptable to all parties and to move the West Kennett project forward. Members endorsed this view and asked to be kept informed of progress.
   2. Report on a meeting of the Chairs of Kennet Valley Parish Councils on 26 October: the Chairman explained that the Chairs had not been familiar with the 2015 Traffic Plan and that a second meeting was planned to understand proposals to improve road safety on the A4. It had been agreed that Jill Petchey (Chair of Berwick Bassett and Winterbourne Monkton PC) should also be invited to the meeting.
   3. Footpath 22 interim repair work: the Chairman said that it had been estimated by Mr Martin Cook (WC) that at least £35,000 would be needed to rebuild footpath 22. Interim repair work would still be costly and the PC would need to put £4,000 into the budget should they decide to apply for a pathway improvement grant (PIG) via MAB which attracts 50% match funding. Further discussion continues with Richard Broadhead, WC’s Rights of Way Officer, in the hope of finding a cost-effective solution.
   4. Footpath signage progress: the Chairman reminded members that £1,000 had already been pledged by the PC. Members understood that progress had stalled but that comments from the National Trust had been promised for the end of the year. This might allow work to be undertaken in the spring of 2019.
9. Solstice Planning: Mrs Paradise’s idea for a resident’s permit in the form of a vehicle sticker inside the windscreen and a different one for visitors for the whole Parish was being explored by Chris Clarke at WC and the PC was waiting for his feedback. There was no further information on Police costs for Community Accredited Support Officers but it was agreed to ask Ms Service to request Support Officers for Green Street and Avebury Trusloe at the next ASSF meeting on 21 November. Mrs Paradise advised that information on the arrangements for Solstice should be given out much earlier and preferably with a map.
10. Local Issues:
    1. A project to improve WiFi: Mr O’Connor explained that he was looking at current technology and how to future proof Avebury. He advised that old satellite technologies were moving to broadband and the emergency services currently on 2 and 3G brick technology were moving to 4 and 5G by 2023 and would require installation of ‘phone masts. He added he had received one response from his advert in UKN (asking people about their experience with their WiFi) and that was from a resident in Beckhampton who was on an 80 mg upload / download package but actually receiving under 9 mg service. Members noted that BT’s department for Parish Councils would be able to provide estimated costs for fast tracking the replacement of existing copper wires with fibre and evenly distributing this across the whole Parish. In discussion it was agreed that he and Mrs Paradise would set up and run a new community wifi survey to gather up to date information on people’s current broadband speeds as evidence.
    2. Repairs requested to road mirror in Beckhampton: Mrs Paradise said that she and her husband were still looking at how to renew the wooden frame as there was concern that the mirror might break when trying to replace it. The Chairman expressed his thanks to her husband on behalf of the PC.
    3. AHA tree and rubbish reported to Aster: it was noted that Aster had yet to complete its work and that ASB had been worse during the October half-term. The Chairman said he had met with PCSO Emily Sykes and the Police were well aware of continuing ASB in Avebury.
    4. Actions from ASB Survey carried out by the Police: the main issue had been the caravans and that had been dealt with by the Police and WC.
    5. New salt bin for Gilbert’s Hill / Bray Street: the price for a new salt bin was discussed and members noted that a yellow 400 Litre bin would cost £139.99, a yellow 200 Litre bin £99.99 or £37.99 for a small grey 30 Litre one with scoop, (all prices ex VAT). It was felt that a 200 Litre bin would suffice but that residents in Bray Street should be consulted before the PC made a final decision. It was agreed that the Chairman would write to Bray Street residents to invite their views as to the size and location of the bin. It was noted by members that permission would need to be sought from WC in order to place the salt bin on the verge.
11. Refurbishment of Benches:
    1. Options for repair and replacement of benches on footpath 22: it was resolved to repair the slats on the bench placed in memory of Sherrie Echols on footpath 22 and to accept John Giles quotation of £130 + VAT. Proposed by Mr Williamson, seconded by Mr Butler and carried unanimously. It was resolved to replace the Millennium bench with a similar hard wood bench in iroko and to source a 1.8 metre Greenwich hard wood seat from Branson Leisure for £528 (ex VAT) fixings, delivery and installation would be extra. Proposed by Dr Bedford, seconded by Mr Williamson and carried unanimously. Members requested that the Clerk submit an insurance claim for both vandalized benches. It was noted that £250 excess would apply and that the PC’s insurance would not go up as a result of the claim as long as the total number of claims per year did not exceed £10,000.
    2. Draft policy for long-term maintenance of benches was tabled and considered. It was resolved to adopt the public bench policy document (see appendix 1). Proposed by Dr Bedford, seconded by Mr Butler and carried unanimously.
12. BT Phone Box in West Kennett: in discussion members noted that the PC’s original objection to BT removing the ‘phone kiosk had been based on the likelihood of an accident happening on the A4, poor mobile signals in the area, and the concept that street furniture helped to slow traffic as they were signals that an area was lived in and people were about. BT was not obliged to keep its ‘phone boxes in good repair and one resident had recently complained that the box had become an eyesore. The Clerk advised that a risk assessment should also be carried out as the bench and its position next to the A4 had been previously flagged up as a safety risk. It was felt that West Kennett residents should be consulted before the PC made any decisions. Item deferred to next meeting agenda.
13. Parish Steward Priority Sheet: the Clerk reported:
    1. Report on work completed in October: that the Parish Steward had not been able to fill pot-holes due to wet weather conditions.
    2. Job requests for November: included:
       1. Check the culverts at the bottom of the High Street and along the whole of the High Street.
       2. Check the drainage pipe that is located in the grassy verge, half way along the road in Beckhampton SN8 1QJ (adjacent to stone flower planter)
       3. Re-attach sign to telegraph pole indicating footpath from South Street to Beckhampton Road (pole located at the South Street end, detached sign at its base).
       4. Cut grass around the telephone box and adjacent bench on layby at West Kennett
       5. Fill two potholes located in middle of the road half-way along the Avenue / B4003.
       6. Fill the remaining potholes near to Horslip Bridge (road that leads to Windmill Hill).
       7. Fill potholes along road from Bray Street Cottages towards Windmill Hill.
14. Play Area:
    1. Results of the mandatory annual inspection of the Play Area by RoSPA: (inspection report previously circulated to members). The Chairman gave a brief overview of the items of equipment that would need attention in the near future and these included the see-saw as the base was corroded, a vertical wooden post on the swing unit as there was possible rot in the post and the metal basketball post which was also corroded at the base. It was noted that the cost for wood testing was £495.00 + VAT and too expensive for the PC to consider. It was agreed that as none of the equipment was deemed very high risk and in the red area of the chart, the PC would monitor the equipment and review in a few months’ time. The Clerk reported that Wicksteed customer services had not yet responded about the broken baby swing and she would chase the supplier for information.
    2. Upgrading the Play Area and funding options: Mrs Paradise said that it was her opinion that choice of the play equipment should first be by the children living in Avebury Parish and that products should blend in with the environment because Avebury was a WHS. She reported that she had come across a company called Touchwood based in Bristol who design and install natural play environments and felt they would be an ideal company to approach. The Chairman welcomed her views and it was agreed that Mrs Paradise set up a survey so that the Parish children’s feedback could be recorded on what they would like for the Play Area.
    3. PC to set a date for Parish Consultation and invite community to meeting to give feedback on equipment options: not covered see item 14 b.
15. Consultations:
    1. Consultation from Wiltshire Association of Local Councils on a proposal to extend its member services with added employment services from Monahans: members noted there would be a 4% increase to the WALC aspect of the subscription to add the HR support package as a benefit of membership. As the increase was a modest £5.80 (ex VAT) per annum and the PC did not currently have such a service it was resolved to support the proposal to extend member services with added employment services from Monahans. Proposed by Mr Williamson, seconded by Mr O’Connor and carried unanimously.
    2. Wiltshire Council Electoral Review: under the new proposals West Selkley would become part of west Marlborough and it was agreed that the PC would respond to the consultation next year when proposals would be ready to be viewed in more detail.
16. Communications: the Chairman stated that the PC’s October 2018 Headlines had been submitted for the November Edition of UKN and published on notice boards.
17. Correspondence: the Clerk reported that in addition to community information already published on the PC’s web site, the following emails had also been received:
    1. Notice regarding temporary road closure affecting C38 (Part) Alton Barnes, Alton (20/11/2018 – 22/11/2018).
    2. London Hearts Charity providing life saving defibrillators (Mrs Lewis was handling this matter).
    3. Flood Warden Resilience Day – 14 November (provided by Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, Environment Agency and WC).
18. Finance and admin including:
    1. Internal audit: [since the meeting a date for the half year internal audit had been set for Monday 19 November 2018]. Mrs Paradise left the room for a couple of minutes.
    2. Donations to charities: the Clerk reported that there had not been any direct requests for support from any charities in the past 12 months. Previous charities supported by the PC were considered and it was resolved to donate £50 each to Citizens Advice Bureau, the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Victim Support. Proposed by Dr Bedford, seconded by Mr Williamson and carried unanimously.
    3. Web development: in progress.
    4. Report by Clerk on WALC’s AGM 22 October: the Clerk said that the meeting had been good and explained that information on the money tree was about illustrating how sources of funding i.e. the roots of the tree were few compared to the jobs that local councils had to do i.e. the leaves. She reminded members that WALC / NALC had regular communications with government to further the cause of local councils. For example, she had learnt that some local council views were that bus fares were expensive for young people and they wanted government to provide financial assistance especially as the law had enforced young people to stay in some form of education until they were 18 years of age and that WALC had been asked to lobby government on the issue.
    5. Clerk’s annual appraisal: the Chairman confirmed that he and Mrs Lewis would be carrying out the appraisal at 10 am on Thursday 15 November 2018.
    6. Cheques for payment: it was resolved and agreed that the following cheques be paid.
       1. Playsafety Ltd: annual inspection of Play Area by RoSPA (incl VAT)                                                                                            £79.80
       2. Liz Moore: Clerk’s overtime and expenses for the period 22 September – 21 October 2018                                                                       £319.85
19. Date of next meeting: 7:30pm on Tuesday 4 December 2018
20. Any other business: Mrs Paradise reported:
    1. that a wheel chair had been donated to the community from a member of the public and was being stored at the Social Centre should anyone need to use it.
    2. She had attended the Wiltshire Community Foundation Funding Conference on 16 October and had found there were many sources of funding available but because local councils were statutory bodies they would not qualify for the funding.
    3. Some of the planters in the High Street would need replacing and she suggested holding a community tidy up for the New Year. Chris Clarke at WC had recommended using planters with seating around them because the edge of planters was used by the public to sit on and this caused the structure to break. Mrs Paradise offered to do some research into new planters with seats for a February 2019 project.
    4. Mrs Emma Russell, Headteacher at Kennet Valley School in Lockeridge had asked her to help raise the school profile in Avebury and provide an update at PC meetings. Members agreed to receive the first update at the 4 December meeting.
21. The Chairman stated that it was regrettable that the meeting had run out of time. Preliminary consideration of the budget was deferred to the next meeting of the Parish Council. In the meantime he would send members copies of the proposed budget and reserves policy.
22. The meeting closed at 22:00

Appendices: (included in the book of Parish Council papers):

1. Policy on donation of benches

Avebury Parish Council

An ordinary meeting of Avebury Parish Council will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday 5 February 2019 at the Social Centre, Avebury SN8 1RF.

All members of the public and press are welcome to attend.

Liz Moore, Parish Clerk, 30 January 2019

Agenda

1. Public question time
2. Apologies
3. Declarations of interest
4. Minutes of meeting held on 4 December 2018
5. Matters arising from the minutes:
   1. Min ref. 5.a. Removal of graffiti and re-painting Beckhampton bus shelter.
   2. Min ref. 5.b Repairs requested to road mirror in Beckhampton.
   3. Min ref. 5.c Refurbishment of benches and benches on footpath 22.
   4. Min ref. 11.a Replacement glazing panel for bus shelter on A4316 at Avebury Trusloe.
6. Presentation from Avebury Sports and Social Club and members to consider giving a donation towards the Avebury Pavilion Appeal.
7. Planning applications:
   1. Application for work to trees in a Conservation Area. Proposal:-  1 – Yew tree – pollard at 3m   2 – Holly tree – fell   3 – Conifer trees x 3 – fell 4 – Beech tree – remove lowest limb   5 – Group of Ash, Sycamore & Horse Chestnut trees – remove major deadwood   6 – Norway Maple tree – remove 3 branches 7 – Sycamore tree – remove 4 branches   8 – Sycamore tree – crown clean. At: Ashdown House, High Street, Avebury. Ref: 19/00414/TCA.
   2. Report on PC’s feedback submitted to WC in January for other applications.
8. To review a draft statement of intent for handling applications to attend to trees.
9. To review and approve Avebury’s Emergency Plan for the Parish
10. Project Updates:
    1. Transport Group progress report
       1. A4 traffic calming project
       2. Project to improve road signage in Avebury
       3. Repairs to B4003 West Kennett Avenue
       4. Registration for project A303 Stonehenge with the Planning Inspectorate
    2. ASSF meeting 14 January: meeting report
    3. Proposed permit scheme: progress report
    4. Superfast fibre broadband project and 4/5G: progress report
    5. Play Area refurbishment: progress report
11. Local Issues: members to consider taking part in CPRE Best Kept Village Competition.
12. Parish Steward Priority Sheet: report on work completed and job requests for 13 February.
13. Communications
14. Correspondence including email from Tony Langridge about the nursery site and letter from Marlborough & District Link requesting that the PC commit to finding two people from the Parish willing to volunteer to drive for them.
15. Finance and admin including cheques for ratification and cheques for payment.
16. Date of next meeting: 7:30pm on Tuesday 5 March 2019
17. Any other business

Avebury Parish Council

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of Avebury Parish Council held on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at the Social Centre, Avebury SN8 1RF.

In these minutes ACC stands for Avebury Cricket Club, APC stands for Avebury Parish Council, ASSC for Avebury Sports and Social Club, AWHS for Avebury World Heritage Site, CATG for Community Area Transport Group, EH for English Heritage, FWO PC for Fyfield and West Overton Parish Council, NT for the National Trust, PC for Parish Council, TG for Transport Group, TPO for Tree Preservation Order, UKN for Upper Kennet News, WC for Wiltshire Council and WHS for World Heritage Site.

Present: Councillors Mr Stephen Stacey (Chairman), Mrs Maggie Lewis (Vice-Chairman), Mr Ben Butler, Mr Terence O’Connor, Mrs Lynzey Paradise and to item 13.b. Ms Zandria Service.

In attendance: Miss Liz Moore (Clerk) and Wiltshire Councillor, Mrs Jane Davies.

Time started: 19:34

1. Public question time: there were no members of the public present except from item 6 onwards when Mr Dominic Fry (ACC) joined the meeting.
2. Apologies: Councillors Dr Mike Bedford (Vice-Chairman), Mr Paul Ryder-Morris and Mr Andrew Williamson.
3. Declarations of interest: Mrs Lewis, Mrs Paradise and Mr Stacey declared an interest as members of ASSC in respect of planning item 6.e. Mrs Paradise declared an interest in respect of planning item 6.d. as the applicant of the planning application.
4. Minutes of meeting held on 4 September 2018: Ms Service requested an amendment to item 9. Solstice Planning and to change (ii) to: or an accredited Community Officer ….. Proposed by Mrs Lewis, seconded by Mr Butler and carried unanimously. It was unanimously agreed that the corrected minutes be accepted as an accurate record of the meeting. Proposed by Ms Service and seconded by Mr Butler.
5. Matters arising from the minutes:
   1. Item 6.e. Play Area weedkilling: Mr Butler reported that the work had been completed and the Chairman thanked him for undertaking it.
   2. Item 15. Emergency Planning: Mrs Lewis reported that work was in progress including confirming location of existing salt bins and noting those that needed replenishing. Clerk to send map to WC so that salt bins can be re-filled before winter. In further discussion it was noted there was a need for a salt bin at the bottom of Gilbert’s Hill / Bray Street. Action: Clerk to contact WC to find out the cost for a new salt bin.
   3. Item 17.e. Great West Way: a presentation of the event held on 19 September 2018 had been circulated to members. For a copy of the presentation please contact Theresa Hopwood (Partnership Manager), VisitWiltshire Ltd. by email: theresahopwood@visitwiltshire.co.uk.
6. Planning applications:
   1. Application for full planning for the installation of a new pay and display machine for visitor use within the National Trust Avebury car park at Beckhampton Road, Avebury, SN8 1RF. Ref: 18/08090/FUL. The plans were considered and it was noted that the third pay and display machine was to enable the NT to record parking of its’ members only. It was resolved to support the application. Proposed by Mrs Paradise, seconded by Mrs Lewis and carried unanimously.
   2. Application for Work to trees in a conservation area. Proposal:- T1 – Ash – Remove 1 Limb, T2 Willow- Pollard high at 60ft & remove half broken stem
      T3 – Willow Repollard at 8ft at land opposite Sarsen Kennels, West Kennet, Marlborough, SN8 1QF. Ref: 18/08868/TCA. The plans were considered and it was resolved to offer no objection to the application. Proposed by Mr O’Connor, seconded by Mrs Paradise and carried unanimously.
   3. Application for Listed Building Consent to replace chimney pot to the west chimney supporting the wood burning stove, with a longer pot at Perrys Cottage, Green Street, Avebury, SN8 1RE. Ref: 18/08675/LBC. With the Chairman noting that in fact the chimney is at the east end of the roof and not the west as stated, the plans were considered and it was resolved to support the application. Proposed by Ms Service, seconded by Mr Butler and carried unanimously. The Chairman altered the order of the business and proposed moving directly on to item 6.e.
   4. Application for Work to trees in a conservation area. Proposal:-  Fell – 6 Sycamore trees; 4 Ash trees & 3 Norwegian Maple trees, Crown reduce –  9 Ash trees; 1 Norwegian Maple; 1 Walnut tree & 8 Sycamore trees at Anvil Cottage, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire  SN8 1RF. Ref: 18/08876/TCA. Plans were considered and the Chairman invited Mrs Paradise to answer members’ questions including two that had been received that day from members of the public. Concerns included: cutting down healthy Ash trees not affected by Ash die back, changing the natural form of a Walnut tree and thereby increasing its’ risk of infection or death and the effect on site-lines at bottom of the High Street. Mrs Paradise explained that the proposed work was on the advice of tree surgeons in order to best manage the trees and permit the vigorous growth of those surviving the cull, adding that not all the Ash trees were being removed and that the effect on site-lines would be minimal. It was resolved to support the application. Proposed by Mrs Lewis, seconded by Ms Service and all agreed. [Mrs Paradise abstained from voting].
   5. Application for Full Planning to demolish the existing cricket pavilion on the sports field and to build a new smaller cricket pavilion, similar to the existing structure but to be positioned in a new proposed location within the sports field at Avebury Sportsfield, Beckhampton Road, Avebury, Marlborough, SN8 1RD. Ref: 18/08886/FUL. The Chairman invited Mr Fry to provide some background to the application. Mr Fry explained that maintaining the existing Pavilion was a false economy. Much time had been spent in negotiating the new lease for the Sports Field. The proposed location for the Pavilion was in the south west corner of the Sports Field furthest from the monument. Many specialists had been engaged in the pre-planning work and Mr Fry wished to thank all concerned. Members were delighted with the plans because they offered significant benefit to the community. It was noted letters of support from ASSC, AYFC and ACC could be submitted to WC Planning using the on-line comments tool. It was therefore resolved to support the application. Proposed by Ms Service, seconded by Mr O’Connor and agreed.
7. Transport Group: (Draft Notes from TG meeting with WC Highways on 19 September 2018 previously circulated to members and see appendix 1). The Chairman explained that the purpose of the TG meeting with Wiltshire Highways on 19 September was to review a pre-circulated paper listing 11 items of concern about road safety. The following key points had come out of the meeting: (a) Steve Hind (Wiltshire Highways) had advised that the first step in seeking reduced speed limits is to request data from the last speed assessments, which were taken about 8 years ago. If there has been significant material change since that date (i.e. if a new housing or industrial estate had been built along the road section in question), re-assessment of speeds could be requested through MAB / CATG. The Chairman commented that, as new estates were unlikely to be built in a World Heritage Site, this did not seem to be a promising way forward. (b) the design for a pedestrian crossing at The Sanctuary approved by the 2015 Avebury WHS Transport Strategy would be expensive and difficult to achieve and would have to be discussed as part of a wider group of solutions. (c) FP22 had once again dropped off WC’s list for re-surfacing as there was no money to carry out the work (estimated at +/- £35,000). The Chairman had attended the CATG meeting on 20 September and, on the advice of Martin Cook and Andrew Jack (Wiltshire Council), had written to Richard Broadhead (WC Rights of Way Officer) [see appendix 2 for copy of letter] to express serious concern. The Chairman said that he had been advised that any interim solution involving minor resurfacing work would require joint funding. He thanked Mrs Davies for her strong support on this item. (d) The Chairman said that, in his view, these and other road safety issues needed to be championed by the wider community to have any chance of a successful outcome and so he had proposed a meeting of the chairs of the three councils and the single meeting of parishes in the Kennet Valley. Nick Fisk (Fyfield and West Overton) had agreed to host it in the KVH. (e) The Clerk asked Mrs Davies (Wiltshire Councillor)why Somerset County Council and not Wilts Council had managed to seal all their roads before winter to negate the issue of potholes. Mrs Davies said that the use of a new road sealing technology was being trailed by other Councils and WC would most likely wait to see the outcome before committing to an expensive investment that may or may not work. [Mr Fry temporarily left the room and re-joined the meeting at item 9].
8. Solstice Planning: It was agreed that Ms Service would attend the next ASSF meeting on 21 November and that Mr Williamson’s advice should be sought as planning for Solstice was complex. It was additionally agreed that Ms Paradise would bring a proposal for a parking permit scheme for the High and Green Streets for consideration at the next meeting.
9. Local Issues:
   1. Dog fouling: members noted that funding from ‘Marlborough Downs Space for Nature’ had not been forthcoming and that Mrs Lewis was in the process of finding out pricing for the dog bin emptying service.
   2. Removal of graffiti and re-painting Beckhampton bus shelter: the Clerk reported that Mr Dave Brotheridge was available to start work. Action: Mrs Lewis to set a date for the work to be carried out.
   3. Repairs requested to road mirror in Beckhampton: Mrs Lewis reported that although it was legal to do so WC did not support the installation of mirrors on the highway and a replacement mirror of the same proportions would cost more than £200. In discussion members felt that replacing the frame and post might be a better option. Action: Mrs Lewis to measure the frame and Mrs Paradise to ask her husband whether he had any spare wood available to undertake repairs free of charge otherwise quotations would need to be sought for repair work.
   4. AHA tree and rubbish reported to Aster: the Chairman reported that the process of clearing rubbish and associated tree works on the nursery site had been delayed due to AHA staff vacancy. AHA had also advised him that the trees on the nursery site were protected by a group TPO. There would be a delay of at least 12 weeks before any work could be actioned. He undertook to continue to pursue the issue with AHA.
10. Refurbishment of Benches:
    1. Advice and estimates from suppliers: the Chairman reported that three quotations had now been received. Condition surveys had been carried out by all suppliers and advice varied. There had been strong representation for the benches on footpath 22 to be repaired. The Chairman read out an email from a member of the public expressing annoyance that the benches had not been maintained annually and requesting that the bench at West Kennett not be removed as it was used by people waiting to catch the bus. In discussion members agreed that four of the benches should be refurbished forthwith and would decide not later than at the next meeting what to do with the damaged benches on FP22 at Big Arch Bridge. It was noted that the more badly damaged of the two benches had been removed for safety reasons and was currently being stored by Mr and Mrs Paradise. The Chairman thanked them for their prompt action. The Clerk gave a summary of the estimates as follows (prices exclude VAT if charged):
       1. Supplier A: bench 1 in High Street £40, bench 2 between Trusloe Cottages and Bray Street £60, bench 5 in West Kennett lay by £60 and bench 6 near bus shelter, Waggon & Horses £40.
       2. Supplier B: refurbishment of benches as listed above for £100 each.
       3. Supplier C: refurbishment of benches as listed above for £80 each.                                                                                                         It was resolved to instruct supplier A, John Giles to carry out refurbishment work to four of the PC’s benches as listed above for £200 (ex VAT). Proposed by Mrs Paradise, seconded by Mr Butler and carried unanimously.
    2. Price for a new bench: the Clerk reported that one supplier had quoted £416.69 including fixing bolts excluding VAT for a recycled plastic bench or £858 excluding ground fixings (£42.01) and excluding VAT for a hardwood bench. [Free delivery and commemorative plaques were extra]. The Chairman undertook to obtain further prices so as to allow an informed decision to be taken at the next meeting.
    3. Long-term maintenance of benches: in discussion it was strongly agreed that the PC’s benches should be maintained regularly and that the PC should put together a policy for a maintenance schedule such as sanding and treating every second or third year and also include the conditions of acceptance of any future benches that might be donated to the PC. Action: Chairman to work on a draft policy with the assistance of the Clerk and the Clerk to create a bench maintenance line in the annual budget.
    4. Bench at West Kennett: the Clerk noted that correspondence had been received from a resident urging the restoration of this bench. Members observed that not only the condition of the bench but also its location next to A4 were less than optimal. Nevertheless as recorded above at item 10.a. the bench will be refurbished.
11. Parish Steward Priority Sheet:
    1. Report on work completed in September: the Clerk reported that the Parish Steward had carried out patch repair work on the footpath next to the pumping station in Church Walk and filled potholes near Horslip Bridge and potholes outside Bray Street Cottages but sadly there were many more left to fill, perhaps (it was suggested) about four months’ work at a rate of half a day per month.
    2. Job requests for October: the Clerk stated these included checking and clearing drains and grips in the High Street, filling pot-holes in middle of the road half-way along the Avenue and filling any remaining potholes in the road surface near Horslip Bridge. The Chairman asked that the grass adjacent to the bus stop, telephone box and bench on the West Kennett lay-by be strimmed. He noted that the street light on the gable end of the building used as a post office in the High Street was still not working. The Clerk explained that an agent used by Wilts Council had arrived on site at a time when the post office was closed and had been unable to shut off the electricity to effect whatever repair is required (e.g. replacing the bulb). Members asked that the Parish Steward look out for a small metal dog bowl belonging to the community shop that might have been lost in a drain in the High Street.
    3. PC to decide whether half a day per month from the Parish Steward is sufficient: the Chairman explained that Avebury was the only place on the list with 300,000 visitors per year and that the Parish was in a WHS and yet had no more of the Parish Steward’s time than some unvisited hamlets. In discussion it was resolved that the Chairman write to Wilts Council to request the Parish Steward for a whole day per month. Proposed by Ms Service, seconded by Mrs Lewis and carried unanimously.
12. Play Area:
    1. Results of the mandatory annual inspection of the Play Area by RoSPA: the Clerk reported that she had not yet received the report and would chase the supplier.
    2. Report from on-site meeting with Wicksteed including initial ideas on improving the provision of activities for children and adolescents, likely costs and funding options: Mr Stacey, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Paradise and the Clerk had attended the meeting on 25 September. Several ideas for new play equipment had been identified including a large basket swing, a slide on a mound with tunnel and a football goal. The broken baby swing had been photographed by Wicksteed for comment by customer services. Pricing for the new play equipment had been pre-circulated and concern was raised at the cost although funding options had yet to be explored.
    3. Next steps: Mrs Paradise offered to research more pricing as FWO PC was in the process of upgrading their Play Area at West Overton and the local school was also looking into new play equipment so there might be the option of bulk deals. Members noted that a public consultation would need to be prepared in due course.
13. Consultations:
    1. Consultation from Wiltshire Association of Local Councils on a proposal to extend its member services with added employment services from Monahans: The merits of an additional HR service were debated and decision deferred to next meeting.
    2. Wiltshire Council Electoral Review: the Chairman invited Wiltshire Councillor Mrs Jane Davies to speak. Mrs Davies reported that the proposals envisaged the disapearance of West Selkley with electors being moved en bloc into adjacent wards. Each Wiltshire Councillor would in future represent around 4,200 electors. In discussion members felt that they would be more comfortable with MAB as opposed to changing to Devizes. It was agreed Mrs Davies to send the Clerk further information for members to consider and to defer responding to the consultation. [Individuals and organizations can access the consultation via the following link: http://www.lgbce.org.uk. ]
14. Communications: the Clerk stated that the PC’s September 2018 Headlines had been submitted to the October Edition of UKN.
15. Correspondence: the Clerk reported that in addition to community information already published on the PC’s web site, the following correspondence had been received:
    1. Police report for September (see appendix 3): 27/09/18 – Theft from a vehicle – parked in the National Trust car park – unknown suspect had smashed a window and stolen 3 bags and cash to the value of £1600.
    2. IMB Press Release and link to Erlestoke Annual Report 2017-2018.
    3. Letter from Royal Mail warning local community and raising awareness about scam mail: poster published on Community Shop Notice Board. Contact number for Royal Mail scam team T. 0800 0113 466.
    4. Constituency Community Volunteers ­Tour of the Houses of Parliament and Q&A Session 20 November 2018: places are limited, and applications can be made by email to claire.perry.mp@parliament.uk . Please include your name, address, organization you represent and phone number.
    5. Police response to ASB survey (see appendix 4).
    6. Invitation to WC’s consultation event – planning for 44,000 new homes (Trowbridge 18 Oct, Pewsey 22 Oct for 18:30 start).
    7. Invitation to the County of Wiltshire Carol Service on Tuesday 4 December, 12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church, Church Square, Corsham SN13 0BY.
16. Finance and admin including: the Clerk reported:
    1. The second half of the Parish Precept for £6,050 had been received from WC on 21 September 2018.
    2. Review of Asset Register: (document previously circulated to members and see appendix 5). She had updated the Asset Register to include the red telephone kiosk for £1 which was the price paid to BT, the fencing figure had been updated from ‘written off’ to £404, which was the cost of new materials, and one of the vandalized benches at Big Arch had been recorded as being written off. Items removed included: contents of the Pavilion, Sports Field notice board and 6ft aerator as those items had been legally transferred to ASSC on 17 April 2018. It was resolved to receive and adopt the updated Asset Register. Proposed by Mrs Paradise, seconded by Mrs Lewis and carried unanimously.
    3. Review of Financial Risks: (document previously circulated to members and see appendix 6). The Pavilion had been removed from the document, the insurance figure for PC’s assets updated to £22,457 and loss due to failure to report data breach to ICO added as a new risk. It was resolved to receive and adopt the updated Financial Risk Assessment. Proposed by Mr Butler, seconded by Mrs Paradise and carried unanimously.
    4. Web development: it was noted work was in progress.
    5. ‘Community Organising’ training event: she had attended the free training on 12 September and gave a positive review and advised councilors to find ways to ensure they were listening to everyone in the Parish.
    6. Cheques for ratification: the following cheque had been raised on 19 September 2018:
       1. Wadworth and Company Ltd: room booking fee for TG meeting at Waggon & Horses PH on 19 September 2018                      £30
    7. Cheques for payment: it was resolved to ratify the above expenditure (item 16.f.) and pay the following invoices. Proposed by Mrs Paradise, seconded by Mr O’Connor and carried unanimously.
       1. Social Centre: rent for WC, WHS and TG meeting on 19 Sept 2018                                                                                       £8
       2. Liz Moore: Clerk’s overtime and expenses for the period 22 August – 21 September 2018                                                               £391.44
17. Date of next meeting: 7:30pm on Tuesday 6 November 2018                     [Apologies received from Mrs Lewis]
18. Any other business:
    1. Mr O’Connor stressed that the PC must address the issue of vehicles parking on either side of the High Street as emergency vehicles were unable to pass when that occurred and look into setting up a parking permit scheme. Action: request to be raised with Transport Group.
    2. Mrs Paradise stated that trees were overhanging footpath 22 next to the PC’s bench. It was noted the trees were on NT land and Mrs Paradise said she would report the issue to the NT.
19. The meeting closed at 21:51
    1. The Chairman reported that Mrs Jan Tomlin (Wiltshire Landscape Manager) was progressing well following a recent cardiac arrest and said that he would send a get well card on behalf of the PC.

Appendix: (included in the book of Parish Council papers)

1. Draft notes from TG meeting with WC on 19 September 2018
2. Copy of email sent to Richard Broadhead (Rights of Way Officer, WC) – dated 2 October 2018
3. Police report for September 2018
4. Police response to ASB Survey
5. Register of Assets dated 27 September 2018
6. Assessment of Key Financial Risks dated 27 September 2018

Avebury Parish Council

An ordinary meeting of Avebury Parish Council will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday 4 December 2018 at the Social Centre, Avebury SN8 1RF.

All members of the public and press are welcome to attend.

Liz Moore, Parish Clerk, 28^th November 2018

Agenda

1. Public question time
2. Apologies
3. Declarations of interest
4. Minutes of meeting held on 6 November 2018
5. Matters arising from the minutes:
   1. Item 5.b removal of graffiti and re-painting of Beckhampton bus shelter
   2. Item 10.b repairs requested to road mirror in Beckhampton
   3. Item 11 refurbishment of benches and benches on footpath 22
   4. Item 12 BT ‘phone box in West Kennett
6. Presentation from the National Trust: pre-consultation on planning application to refurbish the Circle Café.
7. Planning applications:
   1. To receive and approve the draft minutes of the 17 November Planning Committee Meeting.
   2. Application for Full Planning for change of use of agricultural building to B8 (storage), with associated modifications to doors and windows, and construction of new apron and provision of vehicular parking at East Farm, Swindon Road, Winterbourne Monkton, SN4 9NW. Ref: 18/10301/FUL.
8. Parish Council budget and precept for 2019/20: to consider and approve second draft budget and set the precept.
9. Transport Group: progress report by Chairman on A4 traffic calming project.
10. Solstice Planning including:
    1. Report by AW on ASSF meeting that took place on 21 November.
    2. Progress report by LP on a proposed permit scheme.
11. Local Issues:
    1. Replacement glazing panel for bus shelter on A4316 at Avebury Trusloe.
    2. New salt bin for Gilbert’s Hill / Bray Street.
12. Parish Steward Priority Sheet
13. Play Area Refurbishment
14. Communications
15. Correspondence: including request for funding assistance from ASSC for new Pavilion
16. Finance and admin including half year internal audit, web development, confidential item: report on Clerk’s annual appraisal and cheques for payment and cheques for ratification.
17. Date of next meeting: 7:30pm on Tuesday 5 February 2019
18. Any other business

Avebury Parish Council

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of Avebury Parish Council held on Tuesday 4 September 2018 at the Social Centre, Avebury SN8 1RF.

In these minutes APC stands for Avebury Parish Council, ASSC for Avebury Sports and Social Club, AWHS for Avebury World Heritage Site, CATG for Community Area Transport Group, EH for English Heritage, KVH for Kennet Valley Hall, FWO PC for Fyfield and West Overton Parish Council, NT for the National Trust, PC for Parish Council, SWAST for South Western Ambulance Service Trust, TG for Transport Group, UKN for Upper Kennet News, WC for Wiltshire Council and WHS for World Heritage Site.

Present: Councillors Mr Stephen Stacey (Chairman), Mrs Maggie Lewis (Vice-Chairman), Mr Ben Butler, to item 12 / part-way through item 11 Mr Terence O’Connor, from item 18 Mrs Lynzey Paradise, Mr Paul Ryder-Morris and Ms Zandria Service.

In attendance: Miss Liz Moore (Clerk).

Time started: 19:35

1. Public question time: there were no members of the public present.
2. Welcome and introductions to new members: the Chairman warmly welcomed Mr Paul Ryder-Morris as a new member, thanked him for volunteering for a second time and said that the PC looked forward to his contributions.
3. Apologies: Councillors Dr Mike Bedford (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Lynzey Paradise, Mr Andrew Williamson and apologies received but not read at the meeting from Mrs Jane Davies (Wiltshire Councillor).
4. Declarations of interest: none declared.
5. Minutes of meeting held on 3 July 2018: unanimously agreed as an accurate record. Proposed by Mrs Lewis and seconded by Ms Service.
6. Matters arising from the minutes:
   1. Min ref. 1.b.i. New ‘reduce speed now’ sign at Beckhampton: it was noted that there was no further information on the sign.
   2. Min ref. 1.d.i. Damage to Play Area fencing: it was noted that the damage referred to a top wire on an old part of the fencing above the Play Area Signs. The Clerk said that she had asked the contractor who had recently installed the new fencing to carry out repairs to tighten the top wire.
   3. Min ref. 1.f.i. Rental fees of AHA garages: the Clerk confirmed that she had emailed residents’ feedback to AHA and it had been passed to the organization’s Garages Manager.
   4. Min ref. 11.e. Re-surfacing of footpath 22: it was agreed to keep putting pressure on WC to re-surface the footpath as soon as possible and noted that the area was very difficult for wheelchair users to navigate.
   5. Min ref. 11.j. Play Area weedkilling: Mr Butler said that the request was on his do to list and he would action it now that the rain was encouraging the weeds to grow.
7. Planning applications:
   1. Application for Listed Building Consent at The Great Barn, National Trust Shop, High Street, Avebury SN8 1RF for rebuilding of gantry to front elevation of NT shop using original structure and materials. Ref: 18/07782/LBC. The plans were considered and it was resolved to support the application. Proposed by Ms Service, seconded by Mr O’Connor and carried unanimously.
   2. Application for Listed Building Consent at Trusloe Farmhouse, Frog Lane, Avebury Trusloe SN8 1QS for proposed flue. Ref: 18/07622/LBC. The plans were considered and it was resolved to support the application. Proposed by Ms Service, seconded by Mrs Lewis and carried unanimously.
   3. Application for Full Planning Consent for installation of LPG tank as an exchange for an old oil tank at Jasmine Cottage, West Kennett SN8 1QF. Ref: 18/06549/FUL. The plans were considered and it was resolved to support the application. Proposed by Mr Ryder-Morris, seconded by Mr Butler and carried unanimously.
   4. Application for work to trees in a conservation area. Proposal: 2 Leylandii / conifers to be felled at High Trees, Bray Street, Avebury SN8 1RA. Ref: 18/07149/TCA. The Clerk reported that she had requested more time to consider the application but had not heard back from WC and had therefore submitted a response of ‘no comment’ / no objection provided that the applicant honoured a commitment in section 5 of the application to plant new trees. It was noted that the two conifers were situated between two buildings.
8. Transport Group: the Chairman stated that a meeting with Steve Hinds (WC Highways) was planned for the 19 September, organised by WHS Officers on behalf of the TG, and that the purpose was to discuss road safety in Avebury and adjoining Parishes for all road users of the A4 and A4361. It was noted that Berwick Bassett, Winterbourne Monkton and FWO Parish Councils were very much interested in a holistic approach and joint effort for achieving traffic calming on these roads. The Chairman explained that at the meeting the PC would revisit the summary records from the exhibitions and identify projects that could be passed through the AWHS Transport Strategy. Mr Butler expressed concern about a recent accident between vehicles on the A4361 turning into Avebury Trusloe. It was noted that no-one had any further information about the incident. It was noted that the TG was due to meet at 19h on 19 September and would review outcomes of the meeting with Steve Hinds earlier in the day.
9. Solstice Planning: the Chairman invited Ms Service to provide a report on the 5 July ‘washup’ meeting. Ms Service explained that the general feeling was that  Solstice had not been widely attended. She said that some of the issues raised included concern about how different Solstice had become because of cuts in Police funding and that there was a general acceptance that illicit parking would occur again if policing of entrances was not going to happen. Ms Service recommended that the PC draw up a list of four to five things to ask for in preparation for the stakeholders’ meeting in the autumn and listed the following items: (i) a Police presence in Avebury Trusloe or an accredited Community Officer in Avebury Trusloe (ii) more cones and positioned closer together. Several further points were raised and discussed by members. Mr Ryder-Morris questioned why Solstice should be made difficult for people to attend and asked about the possibility of having a park and ride. He added that the PC could monitise Solstice to raise money for the Parish and suggested selling refreshments from the Social Centre. Mr O’Connor said that the parking problem was linked to Stonehenge and would only magnify because many people were not prepared to pay to attend Solstice at Stonehenge. In discussion members felt that one solution might be to open up a field and have a properly managed parking area run by the NT so that visitors could then be directed to that area. It was noted that there was a risk that Avebury might become an overflow for those not wishing to pay to visit Stonehenge and that the event needed to be managed and enjoyed responsibly. The Chairman said he would raise the idea of a managed event with the NT at his next meeting on 26 September. It was suggested that the Clerk might write to the Police to express the PC’s concern that without proper funding and management, Solstice was an accident waiting to happen and to press for (i) a Police presence in Avebury Trusloe (ii) an accredited Community Officer in Avebury Trusloe (iii) more cones and positioned closer together. [The Clerk to find out the cost of having an accredited Community Officer in Avebury Trusloe for one day].
10. National Trust: items for quarterly review including future use of High Street Car Park and Coach House Toilets. The Chairman said that he had met that day with Mrs Jan Tomlin (NT General Manager, Wiltshire Landscape) who had explained that the NT were well aware of the need for maintenance in the High Street Car Park but that dealing with the flooding of the café had had to take precedence. He added that in his discussion with Mrs Tomlin, better signage for car parking had been discussed and that potential solutions he had suggested included: (i) existing car parking signs on the A4361 should state distance to the nearest car park (ii) a temporary A-board at the entrance to the main visitor car park could be installed as the car parking sign on the opposite side of the entrance was currently obscured by trees. The Chairman said that the NT was content with the Coach House Toilets being open for longer hours when the food outlet was open as the food outlet was currently doing a good trade. It was noted that Mrs Tomlin had reported that a footpath sign was broken on the road to Yatesbury. In discussion Mr Butler identified the sign as being one that had probably been taken out by a vehicle cutting the corner. Mrs Lewis said that she would pass the information to her husband who was Secretary of the Wiltshire Ramblers Association. Mr Ryder-Morris added that a fence was down along a footpath behind West Kennett House in West Kennett. The Chairman to inform the NT.
11. Defibrillator for Avebury Trusloe: Mrs Lewis reported that a second defibrillator had been successfully installed in the ‘phone box in Avebury Trusloe and that a small article to notify the public had been included in the Gazette and Herald newspaper published Thursday 30 Aug 2018. Mrs Lewis reminded members that although the defibrillator was easy to use, the PC was obliged by SW Ambulance Trust to run annual defibrillator training. In discussion it was agreed that the ‘phone kiosk should be kept free of advertising and posters and that it would be a good idea to have a third defibrillator outside ASSC because the location would be close to the Sports Field. [At item 20 Mrs Paradise said that she would put the idea to the next ASSC Committee meeting].
12. Local Issues including:
    1. Dog fouling: an investigation into the cost of a dog bin and associated services was in progress. Mrs Lewis to provide a report at the next meeting.
    2. Removal of graffiti and re-painting Beckhampton bus shelter: it was noted that the work had yet to start.
    3. Request for repairs to road mirror in Beckhampton: Mrs Lewis reported that the existing mirror had been put in place by a former resident of Durran House. In discussion it was not clear if the mirror should be replaced like for like or whether a smaller mirror would suffice. Members noted that a small convex mirror would cost approximately £83.00 and it was therefore resolved to purchase a new mirror on provision that the cost did not exceed £200. Proposed by Mrs Lewis, seconded by Ms Service and carried unanimously.
    4. AHA tree and rubbish reported to Aster: the Chairman reported that following an on-site meeting with Messrs Butler to look at the state of the nursery site, the PC had been emailed AHA but had since learnt that there was a delay in AHA actioning work due to an AHA email having been sent internally to a person who had left the company.
    5. Uprooted 30 mph sign on A4361 reported to Wiltshire Council online: the Chairman stated that the sign had been put back in place.
    6. Fire hydrant marker sign on verge at Avebury Trusloe/A4361 junction: members noted that the missing sign had been reported to Wiltshire Council online and subsequently to fire department as it was the latter’s responsibility for fire hydrant marker signs.
    7. Estimates for repairing two benches on footpath connecting Church Walk to Bray Street and refurbishing and applying wood preservative to all six wooden benches: members noted one quotation had been received and a further two estimates needed. Item deferred to next meeting agenda. The Chairman read out a letter received from the former Chair of the now defunct Millennium Committee urging the PC to repair the two benches on footpath 22 and the request was duly noted by members.
    8. Community Shop Notice Board repairs: the Clerk reported that Mr Rendle would be installing a butterfly clip / non-locking latch to the notice board very soon.
    9. Playground: further investment proposal: In discussion it was noted that the baby swing had been reported broken by a member of the public on 3 September and that the person who had reported the issue had travelled from outside the Parish to use the baby swing for their 2 year old child. Mr Butler stressed that the Play Area was well used by families. There was further discussion on whether the baby seat should be replaced or removed and it was resolved that the Clerk contact Wicksteed to seek their advice and authorize repair work if possible.
    10. National Beacon Event 11 November: the Chairman stated that members were invited to take part in the National Beacon event and read out part of an email received from Jan Tomlin ‘..National Trust sites across the country will be supporting a national Beacon Event on 11 November 2018 to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.  These evening events will be for all in the local community, and I’d like to invite Avebury Parish Council to be involved in the event we’re hoping to organise by doing one of the readings at the lighting of the beacon..’
13. Parish Steward Priority Sheet: the Clerk reported that job requests for September included: checking and clearing culverts and drains in the High Street, patch repair part of the footpath next to the pumping station on Church Walk and filling of two pot-holes in middle of the road half-way along the Avenue. Members requested that the following additional works be added to the list:
    • checking and clearing of a drainage channel that was located in the verge, halfway along the road in Beckhampton.
    • filling of potholes in the road surface near Horseslip Bridge (on the way to Windmill Hill) and outside Braystreet Cottages and Bannings Yard as the length of that entire road was part of the Sustrans Cycle track.            [Clerk to re-log request with WC for bulb in bracket lamp attached to the Post Office to be replaced].
14. Play Area: the Chairman reported:
    1. mandatory annual inspection of Play Area was booked with RoSPA for September.
    2. existing provision of activities for children and adolescents was discussed in brief and it was agreed to invite Wicksteed to an on-site meeting to offer ideas and advice on the Play Area [and then to seek the views of the Parish]. It was also agreed that the PC might aim to work more closely with organizations such as Motiv8.
15. Emergency Planning: Mrs Lewis reported:
    1. work was being carried out by Mrs Lewis and Mrs Farthing to update the Emergency Plan.
    2. location of salt bins was being documented and that WC would be advised of any that needed replenishing.
16. Communications: the Chairman stated that the PC’s July 2018 Headlines had been submitted for the August edition of UKN and a separate update included in the September edition of UKN.
17. Correspondence: the Clerk reported that the following correspondence had been received (in addition to community information already published on the PC’s web site).
    1. Police report for August (not seen by the meeting but added subsequently and see appendix 1).
    2. A303 Highways England supplementary consultation: members noted that the supplementary consultation had had a very short consultation period and had not addressed any of the PC’s original concerns. The PC had been copied into the Avebury Society’s response to Highways England supplementary consultation and the email previously circulated to members (see appendix 2).
    3. Wiltshire Council Electoral Review: the Clerk reported that the Local Government Boundary Commission for England had commenced an electoral review of WC and was seeking views on future division boundaries for the Council (information previously circulated to members and please see the Community Shop Notice Board or the following web site: https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk.). It was noted that the first phase of the consultation closed on 5 November 2018 and that members would need more time to put together a response. Action: item to be put on to next meeting agenda.
    4. Community Led Housing Stand in the Atrium at County Hall, Trowbridge on Tuesday 11 September 10 – 2pm.
    5. Great West Way: free event in the Town Hall, Marlborough at 6 pm on Wednesday 19 September.
    6. Sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Gardens 1 Sept – 7 Oct and leaflets from the NT were tabled.
    7. Wiltshire Community Foundation Funding Conference – Tuesday 16 October, Devizes £14 p/p: it was noted that the day would include information from local and national funders, guidance on writing grant applications, funding strategy, where to find income and marketing. 
18. Finance and admin including:
    1. Web development: a photograph was taken of new member Mr Ryder-Morris for publication on the contacts page.
    2. The Clerk reported that she was going to attend a free training event on 12 September entitled ‘Community Organising’.
    3. Cheques for ratification: it was resolved to ratify the following cheques that had been raised on 24 July 2018. Proposed by Ms Service, seconded by Mrs Lewis and carried unanimously.
       1. Chris Gale: preparation and painting of ‘phone kiosk in Avebury Trusloe                                                                            £200
       2. Liz Moore: Clerk’s overtime and expenses for the period 22 June – 21 July 2018                                                                         £312.77
    4. Cheques for payment: it was resolved that the following cheques by paid. Proposed by Ms Service, seconded by Mr Butler and carried unanimously.
       1. C.S.Electrical Engineers and Consultants Ltd: fit and connect defibrillator unit to existing electrical supply in telephone kiosk located in Avebury Trusloe      (including VAT)                                      £126
       2. WALC: 3 x copies of The Good Councillor’s Guide plus p&p    £12.87
       3. Liz Moore: Clerk’s expenses for the period 22 July – 21 August 2018                                                                                           £35.75
19. Date of next meeting: 7:30pm on Tuesday 2 October 2018                                   [apologies received from Mrs Lewis].
20. Any other business:
    1. ASSC: Mrs Paradise reported that the NT had yet to form an opinion on ASC’s Design and Access Statement for the new Pavilion however ASC was planning to sell roof tiles at Avebury Day (parishioners can sponsor a roof tile). Mrs Paradise was updated on the discussion that had taken place at item 11 and she agreed to bring the idea of having a third defibrillator outside ASSC to the next ASSC Committee Meeting.
    2. Mr Butler reported that Dr Josh Pollard had finished a recent archaeological dig in Avebury Trusloe and that it was unfortunate the PC had received such short notice about the event. It was noted the PC would be sent a paper concluding the finds and that Dr Pollard had kindly offered to talk to the Community about the project.
21. The meeting closed at 21:34

Appendix: (included in the book of Parish Council papers)

1. Police Report for August 2018
2. The Avebury Society’s response to Highways England supplementary consultation

Avebury Parish Council

An ordinary meeting of Avebury Parish Council will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday 6 November 2018 at the Social Centre, Avebury SN8 1RF.

All members of the public and press are welcome to attend.

Liz Moore, Parish Clerk, 1 November 2018

Agenda

1. Public question time
2. Apologies
3. Declarations of interest
4. Minutes of meeting held on 2 October 2018
5. Matters arising from the minutes
6. Planning applications:
   1. Application for Full Planning for erection of dwelling house with garaging and access at land at South Street, Avebury, SN8 1QZ. Ref: 18/09889/FUL.
   2. Application for work to trees in a conservation area. Proposal:- Silver Birch – Prune for maintenance, Cherry – Prune as above at Bannings Yard, Bray Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RA. Ref: 18/09547/TCA.
   3. Application for Advertisement Consent to upgrade the visitor signage around Avebury Village. Removal of 11 signs around the village and installation of 12 new signs, 9 of which are direct replacement and 3 in new locations at National Trust Estates, High Street, Avebury, Wiltshire, SN8 1RF. Ref: 18/09436/ADV.
7. Parish Council budget and precept for 2019/20: preliminary consideration
8. Transport Group: report by Dr Bedford / Chairman including:
   1. Progress report on A4 traffic calming project
   2. Report on Parish Councils’ Traffic meeting 26 October
   3. Footpath 22 interim repair work and PC to decide on whether to apply for a pathway improvement grant of up to £4,000 via MAB and provide 50% match funding.
   4. Footpath signage progress
9. Solstice Planning
10. Local Issues:
    1. A project to improve WiFi
    2. Repairs requested to road mirror in Beckhampton
    3. AHA tree and rubbish reported to Aster
    4. Actions from ASB Survey carried out by the Police and status of crime report on vandalized bench
    5. New salt bin for Gilbert’s Hill / Bray Street
11. Refurbishment of Benches: including:
    1. Options for repair and replacement of benches on footpath 22
    2. Members to resolve to instruct the Clerk to submit insurance claim for both vandalized benches.
    3. Draft policy for long-term maintenance of benches and terms of acceptance of benches donated to the PC
12. BT Phone Box in West Kennett:
    1. Discussion on state of BT owned ‘phone box in West Kennett and PC to decide whether to adopt the ‘phone box.
    2. If PC agrees at item 12a to adopt the West Kennett ‘phone box then members to resolve that they are satisfied having carried out further consultation that their original objection to removal of the BT ‘phone box in West Kennett be withdrawn and to request that Wiltshire Council agree that the PC may adopt the phone box.
13. Parish Steward Priority Sheet:
    1. Report on work completed in October
    2. Job requests submitted for November
14. Play Area:
    1. Results of the mandatory annual inspection of the Play Area by RoSPA
    2. Upgrading the Play Area and funding options
    3. PC to set a date for Parish Consultation and exhibition
15. Consultations:
    1. Consultation from Wiltshire Association of Local Councils on a proposal to extend its member services with added employment services from Monahans. [Additional annual cost is 4% on WALC only part of subscription = £5.80]
    2. Wiltshire Council Electoral Review
16. Communications
17. Correspondence
18. Finance and admin including: internal audit, donations to charities, web development, report by Clerk on WALC’s AGM held on 22 October, Clerk’s annual appraisal and cheques for ratification and cheques for payment.
19. Date of next meeting: 7:30pm on Tuesday 4 December 2018
20. Any other business

Avebury Parish Council

An ordinary meeting of Avebury Parish Council will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at the Social Centre, Avebury SN8 1RF.

All members of the public and press are welcome to attend.

Liz Moore, Parish Clerk, 27 September 2018

Agenda

1. Public question time
2. Apologies
3. Declarations of interest
4. Minutes of meeting held on 4 September 2018
5. Matters arising from the minutes:
   1. Item 6.e. Play Area weed killing
   2. Item 15. Emergency Planning
6. Planning Applications:
   1. Application for full planning for the installation of a new pay and display machine for visitor use within the National Trust Avebury car park at Beckhampton Road, Avebury, SN8 1RF. Ref: 18/08090/FUL.
   2. Application for Work to trees in a conservation area. Proposal: T1 – Ash – Remove 1 Limb, T2 Willow- Pollard high at 60ft & remove half broken stem, T3 – Willow Re-pollard at 8ft at land opposite Sarsen Kennels, West Kennet, Marlborough, SN8 1QF. Ref: 18/08868/TCA
   3. Application for Listed Building Consent to replace chimney pot to the west chimney supporting the wood burning stove, with a longer pot at Perrys Cottage, Green Street, Avebury, SN8 1RE. Ref: 18/08675/LBC.
   4. Application for Work to trees in a conservation area. Proposal:-  Fell – 6 Sycamore trees; 4 Ash trees & 3 Norwegian Maple trees, Crown reduce –  9 Ash trees; 1 Norwegian Maple; 1 Walnut tree & 8 Sycamore trees at Anvil Cottage, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire  SN8 1RF. Ref: 18/08876/TCA
   5. Application for Full Planning to demolish the existing cricket pavilion on the sports field and to build a new smaller cricket pavilion, similar to the existing structure but to be position in a new proposed location within the sports field at Avebury Sports field, Beckhampton Road, Avebury, Marlborough, SN8 1RD. Ref: 18/08886/FUL.
7. Transport Group: report by Chairman including:
   1. Feedback on meeting with Steve Hinds (Wiltshire Council) and TG meeting on 19 September
   2. Report from CATG meeting on 20 September and resurfacing of footpath 22
   3. Next steps
8. Solstice Planning including report by Clerk on costs for Community Accredited Support Officer, report by Chairman on feedback from the NT following meeting on 26 September, list of items to request at next stakeholder meeting, date of meeting and confirmation of PC representative for that meeting.
9. Local Issues including dog fouling, removal of graffiti and re-painting Beckhampton bus shelter, repairs requested to road mirror in Beckhampton and AHA tree and rubbish reported to Aster.
10. Refurbishment of Benches: including:
    1. Advice and estimates from suppliers.
    2. Price for a new bench.
    3. Should we replace the damaged bench(es) with new ones?
    4. Long-term maintenance of benches.
    5. Removal of bench at West Kennett.
11. Parish Steward Priority Sheet:
    1. Report on work completed in September.
    2. Job requests for October.
    3. PC to decide whether it’s content with half a day per month from the Parish Steward or to ask Ringway for a whole day.
12. Play Area:
    1. Results of the mandatory annual inspection of the Play Area by RoSPA.
    2. Report from on-site meeting with Wicksteed including initial ideas on improving the provision of activities for children and adolescents, likely costs and funding options.
    3. Next steps.
13. Consultations:
    1. Consultation from Wiltshire Association of Local Councils on a proposal to extend its member services with added employment services from Monahans.
    2. Wiltshire Council Electoral Review.
14. Communications
15. Correspondence
16. Finance and admin including: Parish precept of £6,050 received from WC, review of Asset Register, review of Financial Risks, web development, report by Clerk on the ‘Community Organising’ training event and cheques for ratification and cheques for payment.
17. Date of next meeting: 7:30pm on Tuesday 6 November 2018
18. Any other business