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Before opening the meeting, the Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and invited them to speak.

Matters raised were:

Police. The absence of the police was questioned. Cllr Morrad said they would rather matters were raised through the Police Liaison meetings and that parish councils should pass on concerns. There was a complaint that the police had not responded when they had promised they would. Cllr Filmer suggested that Cllr Mrs Angela Prodger was copied in to any correspondence.

Parking. Cllr Mrs George had spoken to PCSO John Hucks about the parking on the corner of Binney Road and St David’s Road. Cllr Luck said he had raised it at the Police Liaison meeting and the police had indicated they were not responsible. Cllr Filmer said he would investigate the provision of double yellow lines.

Water tap in churchyard. The member of the public was advised that provision of a tap in the churchyard was the responsibility of the Parochial Church Council.

Rubbish collection, St Luke’s Way. Cllr Filmer would supply information publication in the magazine and on the website. He said that his department had just completed the Waste Strategy and blue sacks would be supplied for recyclable materials in addition to the blue boxes.

Website. Mr Stanley gave the latest figures and indicated where the website could be improved but he needed the information to do it.

The Chairman then thanked Cllr Filmer, Cllr Mrs Stanney, Mr Stanley and members of the public for their contribution and opened the meeting at 7.15 pm.

Item no
Minute no 05/06

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

366  Apologies for absence was received from Cllr Mrs Forrest, Family reasons and Cllr Marsh, indisposed.

It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Burrows, seconded by Cllr Mrs George and agreed that these apologies be accepted.

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367 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND MEMBERS’ REGISTER OF INTERESTS

Cllr Colyer declared a personal interest in items 10c and 12a as the Caretaker’s husband. Cllr Luck declared a personal interest in item 12e as working for the contractor.

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368 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 8 NOVEMBER 2005

It was proposed by Cllr Luck, seconded by Cllr Mrs Burrows and agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2005 be signed as a true record.

4 MATTERS ARISING

369 a C/11/05/4b(311): Parish Map

The Clerk needed to obtain the large-scale footpaths map from Cllr Marsh so she could describe the parish boundaries accurately to the Ordnance Survey agent.

370 b C/11/05/4a(310): Dog Bins

Cllr Mrs George asked about dog bins. The Clerk said this was deferred due to Cllr Marsh’s absence. It was understood Cllr Filmer would like to be kept informed.

371 c C/10/05/4c(312): Caravans and Mobile Homes

The meeting with Bourne Leisure would be arranged in the New Year.

5 PLANNING

372 a Applications

No new applications.

373 Out of Time

The response made to the out of time application as listed on Appendix A was ratified.

374 b Decisions

The decisions as listed on Appendix A were received.

c Appeals and Other Matters

375 i 26 Stoke Road (Rose and Crown): Application to the SE Traffic Division for a licence to use the ground at the rear of 26 Stoke Road, Allhallows as an operating centre for one goods vehicle.

After discussion, it was agreed to object as being inappropriate in a residential area and on highway grounds. The Clerk advised that planning permission for change of use was also required and that Medway Council was dealing with this.

376 d Licensing Applications

None

6 FINANCE

377
b Bank Balances

The bank balances as listed on Appendix B were noted.

378 b Cheques signed since last meeting

None.

379 c Accounts for Payment

It was proposed by Cllr Colyer, seconded by Cllr Skudder and agreed that the accounts as listed on Appendix B be paid (cheques 102070 – 102084), with the addition of £50 to Clive Stanley (cheque 102085).

380 d Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 30 November

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance Committee held on 30 November were received.

381  e Budget 2006/7

The provisional budget for the year 1 April 2006 – 31 March 2007 drafted by the Finance Committee was discussed at length. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Burrows, seconded by Cllr Skudder and agreed by 5 votes for and one vote against that the budget be adopted.

382 f Precept 2006/7

It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Burrows, seconded by Cllr Mrs George and agreed by 5 votes for and one vote against that the precept for 2006/7 be £35,000.

7 GRANT APPLICATIONS

383 a Victim Support

Over the last 3 years cases in the parish had averaged 21 per year. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Burrows, seconded by Cllr Skudder and agreed a grant of £50 be made under LGA 1972 S 137 (cheque 102087)

384 b Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Although a grant of £100 had been made in December 2004 for the year 2005/6, this had not been understood by Mr White who had provided the wreath. It was proposed by Cllr Morrad, seconded by Cllr Luck and agreed to make an additional grant of £20 to cover the cost of this year’s wreath. Grant under LGA !972 S 137 (cheque 102073)

c Allhallows Guides, Brownies and Rainbows

385 It was proposed by Cllr Mrs George, seconded by Cllr Morrad and agreed to pay the village hall rent on behalf of the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows under LG (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 S 19 (cheque 102080).

386 Allhallows Brownies had applied for a grant to help fund their activities and it was proposed by Cllr Mrs George, seconded by Cllr Skudder and agreed a grant of £100 be made under S 19 of the LG (Miscellaneous provisions) Act 1976 (cheque 102086).

8 YOUTH COMMITTEE

387 a Chairman’s Report

Cllr Skudder said he had written an article for the magazine. There had been no response to the invitations to the Scouts and Guides to nominate committee members. The next meeting was on 16 January.

388 b Youth Shelter

This had now been moved.

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389 QUALITY PARISH COUNCIL STATUS

The Clerk reported on her meeting with Clive Powell of KAPC. It was agreed the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Clerk would pursue requirements for application.

10 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT

390 a Footpaths

In Cllr Marsh’s absence, there was no report.

391 b Tree Warden’s Report

Cllr Colyer had nothing to report.

392 c Caretaker

Nothing to report.

393 d Lighting

Nothing to report.

394 e Transport

In Cllr Marsh’s absence, there was no report.

395 f Repairs

Although reported to Medway Council, the manhole cover outside the newsagent was still broken. Some work had been done to the railings outside the old post office, but the safety problem had not been resolved. It was understood Cllr Filmer would be investigating.

396 g A228

A letter had been received from Isle of Grain Parish Council asking for support in requesting certain works and speed limits to the A228.

The Chairman suspended the meeting to enable Cllr Filmer to contribute to discussion of the various points raised in the letter. The Chairman then reconvened the meeting.

It was agreed to support the view that the road was dangerous but disagree with the suggestion of multiple speed limits.

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397 GRASS CUTTING

The Clerk had seen Andy McGrath and it appeared the contract tender period had been extended. She would contact both Kirit Patel and his new boss Simon Swift in the New Year.

12 MANAGEMENT OF THE COUNCIL’S LAND AND PROPERTY
a Village Hall

398 i In Cllr Mrs Forrest’s absence, there was no report.
399 ii Roof. Nothing further had been heard

400 b Woodland, Avery Way

Cllr Colyer was monitoring any damage to the trees caused by contractors for Southern Water. He had obtained 20 ash seedlings which he would plant in the woodland and in Cross Park.

401 c Recreation Ground

The gate had been repaired.

402 d All Saints Allotments

Nothing to report.

403 e Cross Park

Cllr Colyer said he had met the metal detecting club and they wanted to go on the park in the New Year.

404 f Noticeboards

The Clerk had met Mr Shea at the Village Hall and a site had been decided upon. The old bin was full of rubbish and would have to be removed before the noticeboard could be erected and Cllr Colyer would action this.

13 VITAL VILLAGES

405 No report.

14 POLICE MATTERS

406 b Police Liaison Representative’s Report

Cllr Luck reported on the meeting held on 15 November. He had mentioned the parking problems. A mobile police station was expected and would visit all villages.

407 c Speedwatch

It was understood Medway Council would be contacting all parishes, to find out which wished to take part in part sharing.

15 RURAL LIAISON COMMITTEE
408 a Representative’s Report

Cllr Morrad reported on the last meeting. Apart from Speedwatch, there had also been presentations on outreach youth work, the new A228 and the Local Development Framework. The January meeting would now be held at Hundred of Hoo School.

b Rural Liaison Grant Projects

409 i Village Hall bench. The bench had been installed.

410 ii Recreation Ground hedge. Cllrs Colyer, Skudder and the Clerk to progress with Cllr Marsh in the New Year.

16 KAPC/MEDWAY AREA COMMITTEE

411 a Representative’s Report

No report.

17 COMMUNICATION

412 a Villagers’ Life Magazine

The Clerk had spoken to the Webmaster and they would seek a meeting with the Editor to identify a means of the editorial pages being placed on the website.

413 b Website

There had been 1,118 hits in November. The most popular pages included the bus timetables, minutes and Chairman’s message. The Webmaster had indicated he would like an update on the Vital Villages and walks and footpaths information. He would also welcome a history of the local area.

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414 CLERK’S REPORT

The Clerk had been given a Gillingham football shirt and passed it to Cllr Skudder for a young local supporter.

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415 CONSULTATION

No documents received.

20 CORRESPONDENCE

416

None.

21 REPORTS AND CIRCULARS

417 The reports and circulars as listed on the agenda were received.

22 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
418 a Carol Service

An open invitation to the Carol Service to be held on Sunday 18 December at 4.30 pm was extended by the Parochial Church Council.


The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.50 pm.

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