The verified minutes of the Keysoe and Bolnhurst Parish Council meeting held on 21st November 2005 were; 1. MEMBERS PRESENT
Cllr. Mrs Gear (Chairman), Cllr. Mrs Browning, Cllr. Burge, Cllrs. Mrs Landmann, Mrs Pope, Mrs Whitmore, Cllr. Worth, Co. Cllr. Tom Wootton and 9 members of the public. Guest speakers Mrs Fox and Mr George. The Clerk Mrs Maddison was in attendance. 2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE FROM MEETING
None.
3. DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS IN THE BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED HEREUNDER
None.
4. TO VERIFY THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 17th OCTOBER 2005 AND PLANNING MEETING HELD ON 7th NOVEMBER 2005
These were both signed as a true record.
5. OPEN FORUM FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK
Cllr. Mrs Landmann reported that the Village Hall Committee have an outstanding account with Heald/Mellows (Solicitors) for the drawing up of rights of way for the Playing Field. She has asked them to send a copy invoice to the Clerk for payment. Cllr. Mrs Browning reported that the Tree Warden had applied for some 1350m of hedging but only 350m will be supplied. The Manager from Sedgemoor College said that the girls have been made aware that it is unacceptable to walk onto other peoples properties. She also reported that if the girls are wondering around onto peoples private properties, then the owners should either contact Sedgemoor College or the Police.
The order of the next two items were changed due to weather conditions
6. GUEST MRS JEAN FOX ON BEHALF OF THE RURAL HOUSING TRUST
Mrs Fox gave a brief prιcis on the Rural Housing Trust. Any houses built are for local people in perpetuity and any that are shared ownership are only upto a maximum of 50%. Any possible tenants are verified by the Parish Council as having a connection to the parish. A housing needs survey would need to be carried out in the first instance. This would be funded by the Rural Housing Trust but they would ask the Parish Council to deliver them to the parishioners. Once a need is established, they would then have to find a suitable site, then hold a village open day with designs etc. of the houses. This scheme could take anything from 3 to 5 years to reach fruition. The Chairman thanked Mrs Fox for attending.
7. GUEST MR BARRY GEORGE ON BEHALF OF THE MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
Mr George reported that due to a significant fall in registered users of the mobile library service, a reorganisation had taken place. Following the number of comments he had received, the reorganisation has been delayed until week commencing 28th November. Bolnhurst will now have one stop each fortnight which will be on a Friday 11:35 to 11:50. Keysoe will now be serviced by the mobile library on a Friday (fortnightly) at the Chequers 12:05 to 12:20 and Kymbrook School 12:25 to 12:55. There will also be a library link vehicle stopping at Mill Hill 11:35 to 11:50 and the OAP Bungalows 12:05 to 12:20 in Keysoe on a Monday (Monthly). Mr George will inform the Clerk where exactly the stop on Mill Hill is. Mr George then took questions from the floor. The Chairman thanked Mr George for attending.
8. PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DISCUSSION
05/02946/FUL - Change of use of land from agriculture to overflow vehicle parking, overnight camping and siting of temporary stabling. Retention of landscaped earth bund to College Farm Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Keysoe: After a long discussion, it was agreed that the Parish Council would not support this application as it did not comply with what the Planning Inspector had originally wanted. Cllr. Worth will contact Bor. Cllr. Ian Clifton.
APPEALS MADE TO THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE:
(Information only)
05/01458/FUL AND 05/01446/LBC - Conversion of existing barns to form six holiday let dwellings at College Farm, Church Road, Keysoe
9. FINANCE
Cllr. Burge proposed that the following accounts be paid. This was seconded by Cllr. Mrs Whitmore and agreed unanimously: Alan C Summerfield (Grass cutting) | £540.50 | Clerks Account | £322.91 |
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Chq. Raised in the month to Royal British Legion for £ 75.00 as agreed at October Meeting.
10. CONCERNS REGARDING RESIDENTS AT SEDGEMOOR COLLEGE
The Parish Council had received some complaints regarding the girls from Sedgemoor College walking onto peoples own private property. Cllrs. Mrs Browning and Mrs Whitmore had visited Sedgemoor College and were informed that the girls had been made aware that this is unacceptable. Staff at Sedgemoor College had asked that if the girls are on private property then the owners ask them to leave, if they do not, then to ring Sedgemoor College and then if necessary to telephone the police.
11. POSSIBLE COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DATE FOR SPRING 2006
Possible dates from Bedford Borough Council had been received. It was agreed unanimously that this will not be carried out in 2006 but would possibly be carried out in 2007.
12. CONCERNS FROM KYMBROOK LOWER SCHOOL REGARDING FOOTPATHS AND WARNING SIGNS NEAR TO THE SCHOOL
A letter had been received from Kymbrook Lower School detailing concerns with the footpaths and signs near the school. The school have a problem this time of the year when they are taking the children over the main road to the Village Hall for rehearsals for the Christmas production. It was agreed that the Clerk would write to Co. Cllr. Tom Wootton and ask if any additional footpaths or flashing signs etc. could be put in place to make if safer for all the children attending the school all year round.
13. BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE REPORT FROM MEETING AT POLICE HQ (CLLR. BURGE) AND DISCUSSION ON THE TOP THREE PRIORITIES FOR POLICING IN THE PARISH
Cllr. Burge and the Clerk had attended a meeting conducted by Chief Superintendent Frost. Cllr. Burge reported that Bedfordshire Police did not have sufficient funds to put extra officers on the street but they had employed Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) however Beds Police only receive funding for 75% of the costs, therefore the other 25% has to be funded. One suggestion is that Parish Councils pay £6000.00 towards a PCSO. Chief Superintendent asked what the parishes wanted from the Police Force and it was almost unanimous that most parishes wanted extra officers on the beat. A letter from PC Gary Baldwin had been received asking for the Parish Councils top three priorities. It was agreed that the Clerk would reply as 1. Speeding, 2. A greater police presence and 3. Easier access to speak to someone at Riseley.
14. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
- Bedfordshire County Council London Luton Airport Master Plan The draft airport master plan has been published and can be viewed at www.london-luton.co.uk and is on public consultation for twelve weeks until 27.01.06 Response welcomed. Clerk to file.
- Bedfordshire County Council Draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) received comments welcomed by 2.12.05 Clerk to file.
- East Midland Regional Assembly Options for Change Consultation Review document received comments welcomed by 16.01.06 Clerk to file.
- Bedfordshire County Council Provisional local transport Plan 2006/7 2010/11 Public and Stakeholder involvement - This can be viewed online at www.bedfordshire.gov.uk Comments welcomed by end of December 05 Clerk to file.
- Bedford Borough Council amended Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) Questionnaire received Passed to Cllr. Burge
- Bedford Borough Council Survey of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Facilities Questionnaire received to be returned by end of November Passed to Cllr. Worth
- Bedfordshire County Council NEBCLF minutes from 3.10.05 received. Passed to Cllr. Mrs Browning
- Bedford Borough Council Rural Affairs Committee Minutes from 18.10.05 received. Clerk to file.
- Bedford Borough Council Bedford Development Framework, Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and Submission to the Secretary of State and Consultation documents received. Formal Representations to be made by 30.11.05 Passed to Cllr. Mrs Landmann
- Bedford Borough Council Bedford Development Framework, Development Plan Document, Bedford Town Centre Area Action Plan Preferred Option documents received. Deadline for comments 30.11.05 passed to Cllr. Mrs Browning 15. CLOSE OF BUSINESS
There being no other business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 21:10 | 
