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February 9th 2018

The Antony Parish Council met on February 9th, 2018, addressing a range of community matters, including personnel changes, ongoing village projects, and planning updates. Councillors also reviewed the council's financial standing and discussed upcoming initiatives.

Key Updates

  • Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Riggall is retiring on March 31st, 2018. PCSO Sid Lawrence will be his replacement, with PC Amy Woodridge continuing as a contact for the Council.
  • The Parish Council's website has not been updated since November 2017; PC Riggall is investigating this and the addition of an out-of-hours contact.

Community Projects & Issues

  • Flooding Issues: Flooding near Coach House and in Wilcove remains a concern. Councillor Coward will contact Sir Richard regarding this issue.
  • Playground Equipment: An application for playground equipment was refused due to a fence issue. Councillor Coward will discuss this with Sir Richard.
  • Playground Repairs: Councillors Lobb and Pidgen will undertake essential repairs to the Antony playground once the weather improves.
  • Antony Planters: Councillors Lobb and Coward will address the Antony planters when the weather improves.
  • Wilcove Moorings: No further correspondence has been received regarding the Wilcove moorings contract.
  • Pengelly Close Parking: PC Riggall is investigating parking issues in Pengelly Close.
  • Noticeboards: The Wilcove noticeboard has been repaired. Councillor Carter is arranging the Wilcove grating.
  • Dog Bins: The possibility of providing additional dog bins in Wilcove was discussed and deferred to the next meeting.
  • Dangerous Mooring: The Clerk will contact Dr Moore for an update regarding the dangerous mooring issue.
  • Church Chippings: No funding for Antony church chippings is available from Cornwall Council, and this item has been removed from the agenda.

Planning Applications

  • 4 Pengelly Park, Wilcove: An enforcement notice was raised regarding a business operating from a residential property; the case is now closed with no breach found.
  • Antony House: A fire protection upgrade application has been approved.
  • Freathy Farmhouse: A change of use application to allow weddings is awaiting a decision from Cornwall Council.

Financial Overview

  • The finance report was reviewed and approved by the Council.
  • The insurance premium for 2018/19 was successfully reduced to £412.54 by changing to Came and Co Insurance.
  • The Solar Field Community Benefit Fund received £3,083.20 in January and has £6,579.20 available, after expenditures including £300 to Tamar Community Trust and £60 to Wilcove Gardening Club.
  • A VAT reimbursement of £155.47 was received.
  • A £100 payment was received from St John Parish Council for the use of council computer and printer.
  • Total funds available as of February 6th, 2018, excluding the Community Benefit Fund, are £7,491.06. Including the Community Benefit Fund, total funds are £14,070.87.
  • The council's fixed assets (e.g., play equipment, bus shelters, noticeboards) have a total insured value of £47,482.

Council Matters

  • The Clerk will be in hospital for a minimum of 3-6 weeks from February 11th and will be signed off sick for 3 months. Support will be provided from home, but they will be unable to attend public places. Assistance is being provided by the Clerk from Maker with Rame.

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

The next meeting date is to be announced.