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March 7th 2017

The Antony Parish Council met on March 7th, 2017, to discuss various ongoing community matters, approve financial reports, and address local issues impacting residents. Key topics included updates on playpark repairs, footpath safety, and community enhancement initiatives.

Community Updates & Projects

  • Wilcove / Antony Playpark: Repairs to the fencing post and treatment of play equipment are currently in progress.
  • Antony Church Chippings: An area in the closed churchyard, used as an access path by many parents and children, has been identified as needing remedial action due to being muddy and slippery. The Clerk will follow up with Cornwall Council.
  • Antony Phone Box: Work on installing shelving in the phone box is expected to begin soon.
  • Cluster Parking Initiative: The Council approved its share of £88.20 for the 6-month Service Level Agreement for the Cluster Parking Initiative.
  • Potholes: While potholes in Antony have been filled by Cornwall Council, those adjacent to Rosary Cottage (Wilcove PL11 2BQ) and near Beech Cottage are still outstanding.
  • Antony to Tregantle Footpath: Concerns were raised that this footpath is slippery, overgrown, and dangerous for pedestrians. The Clerk will arrange an onsite meeting to discuss this and the churchyard issue.
  • Flooding near Coach House: Councillors will investigate the flooding issues further.
  • St John to Antony New Footpath Proposal: The Council decided not to commit to this proposal at present, citing concerns about funding, work involved, low anticipated usage, and potential maintenance issues.
  • Dockyard Missile Incident: Sherryl Murray MP confirmed an incident occurred on HMS Argyll involving a training missile and is awaiting further details and assurance that this will not happen again.
  • Pengelly Close Issues: The vandalised road sign has not been replaced. Parking issues have led to verges being damaged, and Cornwall Housing is investigating.
  • Village Enhancement Team: Mrs Ferguson has organised a village enhancement team. The Clerk will facilitate the loan of the weeding tools trailer when needed.
  • Wilcove Noticeboard: The broken glass in the Wilcove noticeboard needs replacing with safety glass. Councillor Shepherd will source and replace it.
  • Abandoned Car: An abandoned car in Antony Car park will be reported to Antony Estates for removal.
  • Wilcove Phone Box / Defibrillator: The Clerk will contact the British Heart Foundation regarding funding for a potential defibrillator in the Wilcove phone box.
  • Road outside Antony Village Hall: The road needs resurfacing. The Clerk will report this to Cornwall Council.
  • Grass Cutting: Antony Estates enquired if the Parish Council would cut the grass opposite the bus shelter. The Councillors believe this is Cornwall Council’s responsibility.
  • Pop Up Trading: A tender has been received for a Pop Up trading tenderer at Sharrow Car Park.

Planning Matters

  • PA16/10487 Laun (Maryfield): The extension was approved.

Financial Overview

  • Finance Reports (as at 28/2/2017):
    • Total Receipts Year To Date (YTD): £11,103
    • Total Payments YTD: £13,425
    • Total Payments YTD Solar funding (community benefit): £2,310
    • Total Bank Accounts: £12,429
    • Parish Council funds available (excluding Community benefit funding): £8,573
    • Community Benefit funding available: £3,856 (£162 is still pending for footpath funding)
  • Precept Approval: A precept of £7,000 has been granted by Cornwall Council.
  • Approved Payments: The Council approved payments totaling £432.97, including:
    • Clerking: £344.16
    • C Allen admin: £13.81
    • Antony Estates rent: £75.00
  • 2017 Budget: The draft budget for 2017 was accepted, noting that no budget had been included for election expenses.
  • Grass Control Contractors: The Clerk will contact current contractors to confirm if they wish to continue working with the Parish Council by March 31st, 2017.

Important Information

  • Neighbourhood Plan Update: Councillors Shepherd and Carter will attend a meeting on March 8th, 2017, to discuss the Referendum stage of the Neighbourhood Plan.
  • Election Nomination Packs: Packs for upcoming elections are available from the Clerk or the Liskeard office.

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, April 11th, 2017, at 7:30 PM at Wilcove Community Hall.