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September 2nd 2015

This summary outlines the key discussions and decisions from the Antony Parish Council meeting held on September 2nd, 2015, covering updates on village amenities, financial matters, and important highway concerns.

Key Decisions & Village Updates

  • Antony Church Steps: A handrail is to be added to the steps, with a meeting to be arranged to discuss the works.
  • Tree Preservation Order: The council is seeking an explanation regarding the non-renewal of a tree preservation order.
  • Neighbourhood Watch Signs: The new signs have still not arrived due to administrative issues; the Clerk will follow up.
  • Wilcove Sign: The sign is still awaiting installation at Notter Bridge, and the Clerk will request a status update.
  • New Noticeboards: The Clerk will obtain a quote for two large new noticeboards for the village.
  • Telephone Box Project: The council has agreed in principle to convert the telephone box into a book and jigsaw swap centre, noting concerns about fire risk.
  • Paperless Planning Applications: Hard copies of planning applications will no longer be sent. Councillors will now access applications via the Planning portal online. Training and potential funding will be available for this transition.
  • Wilcove Planter: The planter in Wilcove will be replanted with winter plants.
  • Hedges at Hollong Park: Overgrown hedges restricting vehicle access on the road off Abbots Court will be reported to Cormac by the Clerk.

Community & Recreation

  • Parish Council Website: The Clerk is investigating funding for a new Parish Council website to ensure compliance with transparency codes.
  • T.C.C. Webpages: Councillor information has been updated and all available minutes have been uploaded to the Cornwall Council website.
  • Playground Equipment: Issues with the Wilcove play equipment have been resolved, and work on the Antony play equipment is still in progress.
  • Archive History Group: Councillor Knott will contact the Archive History Group in Torpoint to request a formal application for funding from the Section 137 budget.

Financial Matters

  • Audit: The annual audit has been completed and signed off. The Asset register will be updated, and the insurance policy reviewed.
  • Barclays Bank Closure: While Barclays Bank in Torpoint is closing, the council will not change banks as cheques can still be paid via the Post Office.
  • Internal Auditor: Gill Padmore has agreed to serve as the Internal Auditor for the 2015/16 accounts.
  • Liability Insurance: Different levels of liability insurance cover for Messrs Parsons, Bulmer, and Dickens were noted.

Highways & Traffic

  • Pengelly Hill Congestion: Concerns were raised about brewery and refuse lorries using Pengelly Hill, causing traffic congestion. The Clerk will write to the Brewery and Cornwall Council regarding this.
  • Antony Highways Issues: Key highway concerns, including the junction layout of A374 and B3247 in Antony, speeding on A374, and the white lining of pavements in Antony village, will be discussed in an onsite meeting with Mr. Drake from Cornwall Council.

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 13th October 2015 at Wilcove Village Hall at 7.30pm.