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May 14th 2019

The Antony Parish Council held its meeting on May 14th, 2019, addressing several ongoing community matters, reviewing financial reports, and approving new leadership for the year.

Key Updates

  • New Leadership Elected: Councillor Carter was elected as Chairman for 2019/20, and Councillor Coward was elected as Vice-Chairman for the same period.
  • Yonderberry Refuelling Jetty: Work on the Jetty appears to have stopped. Councillor Knott will contact Torpoint Town Council for an update.
  • Parish Noticeboards: The Antony Noticeboard has been varnished. The latch needs adjusting now that the varnishing is complete.
  • Wilcove Speeding & Unsocial Behaviour: The issue regarding speeding cars and unsocial behaviour in Wilcove appears to have resolved itself.

Community Projects & Amenities

  • Wilcove Woodland Walk: Repairs have been completed by Carter Excavations, with costs nearly 50% less than another quoted price.
  • Pengelly Hill Sign: The Council is awaiting further communication from Cornwall Council regarding the sign.
  • Horson Straight Footpath: This footpath is scheduled to be strimmed later in the season, allowing wild flowers to seed first.
  • Wilcove Community Playground: Mrs. Caley and Mr. Butcher requested the Parish Council investigate enhancing the Wilcove playpark with additional equipment. Councillor Shepherd has agreed to represent the Council on a new playground Committee and will investigate if the original Committee's documents and bank accounts are still operational.

Finance Matters

  • Bank Balances: As of May 7th, 2019, the Parish Council holds £23,103.67 in its bank accounts, with £7,858.85 specifically allocated for Community Benefit projects.
  • Payments Approved: Total payments of £2,034.02 were approved for May 2019, covering various services and maintenance.
  • Solar Benefit Fund: The Solar Benefit fund report was reviewed and approved. The unspent balance of this fund stands at £7,858.85, which is earmarked for community benefit projects.
  • Asset Management: The updated Asset Management Register, showing a total value of £29,220 for parish assets, was approved.

Planning Applications

The Council reviewed and noted recent planning applications, including:

  • PA18/08145: Higher Tregantle Farm Freathy
  • PA19/01026: 15 Pengelly Park
  • PA19/02109: Hillcroft Antony – The Council agreed to take a neutral stance on this application.
  • Glendale Cottage: An enforcement issue regarding Glendale Cottage is still under investigation by Cornwall Planning.

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 Wednesday 17th July 2019.