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June 29th 2021

The Antony Parish Council convened on June 29th, 2021, to discuss and approve various community matters, ranging from significant amenity upgrades to ongoing maintenance projects and financial reports.

Key Decisions

  • New Play Equipment Approved: The Council voted to purchase new play equipment for both Antony and Wilcove play areas. This includes a timber trail for Wilcove Playpark and a Rota net climber for Antony Playpark. These will be funded 50% from the Solar Benefit Fund and 50% from the Precept.
  • Antony Village Hall Lease: A 25-year lease for the Antony Village Hall was formally agreed upon.
  • Planning Application Discussions: Future planning applications will now be discussed during full Parish Council meetings to ensure they are open to the public.

Community Projects & Updates

  • Traffic and Road Safety:
    • Yellow lines at Tregantle are scheduled to be painted before next March.
    • New signs for the Car Park are expected to be erected soon.
    • Highways is considering reintroducing "no stopping" signage under the clearway signs on Military Road.
    • Efforts are underway to improve safe pedestrian access on Pengelly Hill.
    • The Council is investigating options to reduce the speed limit in Wilcove, especially given the absence of pavements.
    • "No parking" signs for the Wilcove jetty are being pursued.
  • Village Amenities & Maintenance:
    • The memorial bench for D Pidgen is being installed.
    • The Antony and Crafthole Circulatory scheme has been deemed defunct, with alternative road improvements planned for Sheviock and Antony.
    • Thirty trees from the Woodland Trust scheme are still awaiting placement by Councillor Shepherd.
    • An overhanging hedge near Ivy Cottage in Antony has been resolved.
    • Work to clear the path opposite Carew Arms (outside Rose/Elm/Ivy cottages) is awaiting action from Cornwall Council.
    • The village defibrillator, previously housed in the phone box, will be relocated to the side of the Carew Arms.
    • Cherry trees have been planted in memory of former Councillor Carter, and other cherry blossom trees have been planted in Antony.
    • New swing seats have been purchased and replaced in Antony Playpark.
    • A Tree Preservation Order for a tree near Carew Arms is currently with Cornwall Council for approval.
  • Broadband Initiative: Councillor Bulmer is actively investigating opportunities for villages to benefit from a superfast fibre broadband scheme, funded by Openreach.

Finance Matters

  • Asset Register: The updated Asset Register as of June 30th, 2021, was reviewed and approved, indicating total assets of £30,296.
  • Solar Benefit Fund: The Solar Benefit Fund report was approved, showing allocations of £3,578.50 for Antony and £6,344.84 for Wilcove.
  • Payments & Funds: Various routine payments for village maintenance, services, and amenities were approved. The Bank Reconciliation Report showed total available funds of £30,969.21 as of June 30th, 2021.

Planning Applications

  • The planning application PA21/01782/81 for a Sunwell Farm extension received approval from Cornwall Council.

Community Information

  • Torpoint police encourage villagers to report anti-social crime through the online portal or by calling 101.

The full, official minutes are available on the Antony Parish Council website: https://www.antony-pc.gov.uk/mobile/meetings.php

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th, 2021, at Wilcove Community Hall at 7:30 PM.