The verified minutes of the Keysoe and Bolnhurst Parish Council meeting held on 19th September 2005 were; 1. MEMBERS PRESENT
Cllr. Mrs Gear (Chairman), Cllr. Burge, Cllrs. Mrs Landmann, Mrs Pope, Mrs Whitmore, Cllr. Worth, Bor. Cllr. Ian Clifton, Mayor Mr Frank Branston, Mr Paul Barham from Beds Pilgrim Housing Association and seven members of the public. The Clerk Mrs Maddison was in attendance. 2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE FROM MEETING
Cllr. Mrs Browning and County Cllr. Tom Wootton
3. DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS IN THE BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED HEREUNDER
Cllr. Mrs Gear declared a personal interest in item no. 14 of the Agenda. Cllrs Mrs Pope and Mrs Landmann declared a prejudicial interest in item no. 15 of the Agenda.
4. TO VERIFY THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 15th AUGUST 2005 AND PLANNING MEETING HELD ON 22ND AUGUST 2005
These were signed as a true record.
5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE ABOVE MEETINGS
Exit from School Lane, Bolnhurst: Cllr Worth reported that he had attended a site meeting with Mr Simon Deards from the Highways Dept. of the County Council and that Mr Deards agreed that there is a definite problem with exiting this lane. Mr Deards will investigate to see if it is possible to re-site the telegraph pole and also by talking to the home owners on the corner with a view to getting the hedges cut right back.
6. OPEN FORUM FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK
Cllr. Mrs Landmann asked that a marker be placed on the new playing field to signify the ending of the area which may be used behind the village hall for holding events etc. It was agreed that this will be looked into when erecting the fencing.
7. MAYOR, MR FRANK BRANSTON - GUEST SPEAKER
Mr Branston reported that he was in the process of talking to/visiting every Parish Council in the Borough. He reported that his last visit to a Parish Council was at Thurleigh where they were concerned about the traffic to and from the airfield. He reported that the Borough Council does not have jurisdiction over the roads etc although he did speak to Tim Malynn, Strategic Director from Beds Co. Council and he will look into it. He also reported that one of the bigger issues at present is with the Unitary Authority Debate. He felt that the Borough Council was carrying out its duties reasonably well however most complaints seem to be regarding responsibilities carried out by the County Council which is out of his remit. He also reported that although under the Borough jurisdiction, all elected Mayors are barred by law from adjudicating Planning Applications and therefore cannot give or overturn planning permissions. The Mayor then took questions from the members and the public. Amongst the questions were: planning issues, the unitary Authority and the number of heavy vehicles using our roads in the parish and at unsociable hours. The Mayor will report back to the Council with any findings from the above. The Chairman thanked the Mayor for attending.
8. MR PAUL BARHAM, BEDS PILGRIM HOUSING ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The chairman gave a brief resume on the past history of the affordable housing. Mr Barham reported that the first thing that needed to happen was the updating of the needs survey. This could either be done by the Parish Council, The BRCC or by BPHA with a possible small charge to cover the costs. He would then make contact with the land owner and other utility providers to assess what would be required for the site. BPHA would undertake all the planning and design work and would consult with the Parish Council during this process. He would then hold a public meeting in the parish for other parishioners to come and look at the proposals before submission to the Planning Dept. He estimated that the timescale from the start of the process of updating the needs survey to completion, would be 18/24 months. Mr Barham will contact the Parish Council with answers to questions regarding occupancy of the houses. The Clerk will forward a copy of the original survey results and the plans to Mr Barham should the Parish Council wish to pursue this. The Chairman thanked Mr Barham for attending.
9. PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DISCUSSION
05/02311/FUL Single storey rear extension to form sun lounge to Keysoe Lodge, Keysoe Row West It was resolved to support this application.
05/02342/FUL Erection of store/gym to Kirby Crook Farm, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe It was resolved to support this application.
DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL:
04/03449/FUL, Conversion of barn to form office accommodation to Wychtree Farm, Keysoe Row West Permission refused.
05/01298/COU, Change of use of agricultural barn to Storage (B8) and Business (B1) and domestic garages to Mount Pleasant, Bolnhurst, Permission refused.
05/00267/FUL, Erection of three dwelling houses to land north of village hall, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe Application withdrawn
05/01446/LBC and 05/01458/FUL, Conversion of existing barns to form six holiday let dwellings at College Farm, Church Road, Keysoe Permission refused
05/01425/LBC and 05/01427/FUL, Conversion of existing barns to form six dwellings to College Farm, Church Road, Keysoe Permission refused
04/03438/FUL, Temporary siting of a mobile home to provide living accommodation for a livery stable groom to College Farm, Church Road, Keysoe Permission granted.
05/01443/FUL, Conversion of open sided barn to provide groom accommodation in the form of 2 x 2 bedroom dwellings to College Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Keysoe Permission granted
10. FINANCE
Cllr. Worth proposed that the following accounts be paid. This was seconded by Cllr. Burge and agreed unanimously: G Beverly (minor repairs to notice boards) | £ 75.00 | Clerks Account | £334.87 |
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Mrs H Pegg has written to tender her resignation as Internal Auditor; therefore, a replacement will be required. The Clerk will look into this.
11. SPEEDING PROBLEMS AT BROOK END, KEYSOE
Cllr Worth had received some concerns from residents at Brook End who over the past few weeks have witnessed two accidents, one of which fatal. Cllr. Worth had attended a site meeting with Mr Simon Deards from the Highways Dept. and he is currently looking into the situation with a possibility of extending the 30mph speed limit to Grange Court Barns along Pertenhall Road. Cllr. Burge proposed that the Clerk finds out some information about installing and maintaining a speed camera. This was seconded by Cllr. Worth and agreed.
12. DISCUSSION ON CUTTING OF THE OVERGROWN HEDGE OUTSIDE OF DOVECOTES, MILL HILL, KEYSOE
Cllr. Worth reported that this is very overgrown making it impassable for more than one person. Cllr. Mrs Whitmore will liase with Mrs Celia Sellars from the Highways Dept. and arrange to have this cut back.
13. MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE REORGANISATION
Due to a reduced membership of the mobile library service, October will see a major change in the service. Some stops in the Parish will be deleted altogether and others will be serviced by a library link vehicle which will deliver books to people direct, which means they will no longer be able to enter the library vans to make their own choices. It was agreed that the Clerk will ask the Library Dept. to attend the next Parish Council meeting.
14. TO DISCUSS/AGREE REVISED QUOTATIONS FOR THE SUPPLY AND ERECTION OF THE FENCES AND SHRUBS TO THE PLAYING FIELD
Cllr. Mrs Gear left the room and Cllr. Worth took the chair. The revised quotation from HFR Banks for the supply and planting of the shrubs was £416.57 plus VAT. RD Brownings quotation for the supply and erection of the fencing remains the same due to the height reduction of the fence. Cllr. Mrs Landmann proposed that these be accepted. Cllr. Mrs Pope seconded and with all in favour was agreed. Cllr. Mrs Gear then retook the chair.
15. THE VILLAGE SHOW AT KEYSOE LETTER RECEIVED OFFERING TO PURCHASE A SEAT FOR THE NEW PLAYING FIELD
The Village Show committee would like to purchase a seat for the new playing field with the accumulated funds from holding the village shows. Cllr. Mrs Whitmore proposed that the Clerk writes to thank them for this and accept it. With all in favour this was agreed.
16. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
- Bedfordshire County Council Beds Provisional Local Transport Plan 2006/7 2010/11 received. Comments welcomed. Passed to Cllr. Mrs Gear
- Bedford Borough Council Core Strategy and Rural Issues Plan Bedford Development Framework questionnaire received tbc by 26.09.05 Passed to Cllr. Worth
- Bedford Borough Council Local Development Scheme (timetable for the local development framework replacing the Local Plan) received. Passed to Cllr. Mrs Gear who will pass around all Cllrs.
- Bedford Borough Council State of the Borough Debate this will be held on 01.10.05 admission is by ticket only. Cllrs. Mrs Gear and Mrs Landmann will attend.
- Local Works Campaign for the Sustainable Communities Bill would the Parish Council like to support this? Passed to Cllr. Mrs Gear who will pass to all other Cllrs.
- Beds County Council Public Path Creation Agreement received. Bridleway No. 117 Bolnhurst & Keysoe and Bridleway No. 66 Thurleigh Passed to Cllr. Mrs Landmann
- Beds County Council Informative letter received regarding proposals to develop a Local Area Agreement in Bedfordshire. Passed to Cllr. Mrs Gear who will pass to all Cllrs.
- Beds County Council Scoping consultation for Bedfordshire County Councils Statement of Community Involvement- A draft has now been produced and is available at both the Borough and County Councils. Any comments by 23.09.05 Clerk to file.
17. CLOSE OF BUSINESS
There being no other business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 21:25 hours | 
