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Minutes

Thursday 17th April 2014
Craster Village Hall 7.15pm

Present
Chairman    Bryn Owen.
Clerk           Helen Brewis.
Parish Council Members    Joyce Shaw, Elizabeth Pearson, Alan Punton, John Gallon, Michael Craster, Margaret Brooks & Martin Smith.   
Members of the public    Mr & Mrs M Taylor.

1654.    Apologies for absence. Pauline Baird & CC John Taylor.

1655.     Confirmation of minutes of last meeting.
The March Minutes were accepted as a true record with the following alteration:
(1647. Planning Matters. 13/03499/FUL – Embleton, South Acres extension.   
Bryn Owen spoke to John Woodman AONB & asked if he’d seen our paper – which he hadn’t & two other County Councillors had not seen it either.)

1656.    Parish Council Vacancies.
There is still one vacancy for a Parish Councillor.
Action Point: Clerk to contact David Francis at NALC to see how many we are required to have.
CCT PC Vacancy - Michael Craster was nominated by Bryn Owen & seconded by Joyce Shaw. All in favour.
     
1657.  Planning Matters.
13/03499/FUL – Emblestone, South Acres extension.
A letter has been received & circulated from NCC concerning their need for more time in responding to our correspondence concerning the planning approval etc.
Action Point: Action to be taken at May’s Meeting if we haven’t received a response from NCC.  Proposed by Michael Craster & seconded by Joyce Shaw.
 
14/00205/FUL–Proposed replacement dwelling on land at former 21 Whin Hill.
Michael Taylor will contact NCC after the weekend as the decision is now 3 weeks late due to waiting for the Highways Depts comments.  There will also be a covenant put in place on the rental houses.
 
NCC Training Session – the Basics of Planning (Northumberland Hall 23rd April 6pm-8pm)  Martin Smith is hoping to attend.

1658.     Craster Community Trust Matters. None.

1659.     Parking in Craster.
The new solar powered meters have been re-positioned so they’re out of the shade, the funding is awaiting budget approval at NCC & the Turn Field will be open for the bank holiday weekend.  Whin Hill is still being blocked by parked cars & an ambulance couldn’t get through Craster, hopefully these problems will improve when the Order goes through for all year round double yellow lines etc.
Marion Gallon’s email has been circulated concerning the problems faced by walkers from Dunstan to Craster via the road.
Action Point: Clerk to forward John Gallon’s paper to NCC concerning the dangers for walkers from Dunstan to Craster from parked cars, speeding cars & the lack of footpaths. Proposed by John Gallon & seconded by Martin Smith.

1660.     Neighbourhood Plan.  Ongoing.

1661.  Matters arising from minutes of last meeting.
Dunstan Water Leak & Road Surface.  Ongoing.
Heugh Wynd Grass Surfaces & Mud on Footpath.  Ongoing.
White lines require re-doing on road into Craster. NCC will do at the end of May.
John Gallon – Maintenance of fixed assets.  Ongoing.

1662.     Financial Matters.
Current Acc Balance                       £ 3,119.56  
Higher Interest Acc                        £18,000.00
10th April 1st half of Precept BACS  £ 2,500.00
Cheques required:
Craster Village Hall                          £   200.00
Embleton Joint Burial Committee      £ 1,284.85
CAN donation                                £      25.00

1663.     Correspondence received.
NALC e-news April 2014.  Noted.

NCC – Housing needs for gypsies & travellers review.  Noted.

CAN News March 2014,Spring Conference 2014,Parish & Community News, CAN donation & The Good Councillors Guide.  In circulation.

NCC – Fire & Rescue Plan 2014-17 consultation.
Action Point: Martin Smith to complete.

B Owen – trees requiring pruning at entrance to village.
Action Point: Clerk to contact Stephen Ternent to prune the trees.
Proposed by Alan Punton & seconded by Michael Craster.

B Owen – Footpath marker post by the arch pointing along the cinder path is on the floor.
Action Point: Clerk to contact NCC Footpath Officer concerning the Dunstan marker & Harbour Lights marker & to request a review of all the footpath signs for the beginning of the tourist season in both Dunstan & Craster.

B Owen–Dog fouling on the rocky shore, south end of the kickabout field.
Action Point: Clerk to email NCC with residents concerns about the dog fouling at the kickabout area & coastal path.

NCC consultations on School transport.
John Gallon contacted NCC concerning the bus services which will be cut as the only funding which will be available will be on the school buses, NCC advised that it is all still in progress & then it will go to consultation.  Bryn Owen has forwarded John's email & response to AONB.

Embleton Joint Burial Committee.
There will be a discussion on 1st May with NALC & Craster, Embleton & Newton by the Sea Parish Councils to discuss Terms of Reference & Standing Orders.

The next Meeting will be on Thursday 15th May 2014.