Summary of the minutes of the Barnham Parish Council meeting on 3rd December 2018.
Planning
Under planning applications new applications were considered: BN/50/18 – The Fallows, Highground Lane – Erection of 1 replacement dwelling; BN/53/18 – 37 Hill Lane – Two storey side extension. The Council raised no objection to either application. The Council considered the Drainage Impact Assessment in relation to redevelopment of land at 37 Hill Lane following previous consideration of the planning application for two houses on the site. Whilst the Council accepted the findings of the assessment they supported concerns of local residents who would be expected to fund certain elements of the works should ADC approve the application.
Finance
Under financial matters payments were approved and the current financial position of the Council was noted. The Council also considered a report on a requirement for major repairs to be undertaken to the equipment in the Children’s Playground on Murrell’s Field and the future responsibility for the site as following the cessation of the BLADE Charity no clear responsibility for this site had been agreed. The outcome of the discussion was that the Parish Council should have responsibility for the playground now and moving forward and that they would commission the required works and would accept a donation from Barnham Community Trust (which incorporated BLADE) towards those works.
Merger with Eastergate Parish Council
As reported last month the planned meeting of the Shadow Council for the new Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council has taken place. The main purpose of the meeting was to look at a budget for the new Council and agree a precept figure to be submitted to ADC. The figure agreed was £108,158 which will mean a Band D Council Tax payment of £51.45 per household in the new Parish.
Councillor Vacancies and Litter Pick Volunteers
If anyone is interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please contact the clerk for more information by emailing me at clerk@barnhamparishcouncil.gov.uk or by phone on 07565052617. The new Council will be paying a very small members allowance to help you in the role.
I have also been asked to issue a thanks to all those who have kindly been giving up their time to join the regular monthly village litter pick. If you would like to join the team of volunteers then please just turn up on the first Saturday of the month (2nd February next date) at 10 a.m. at Barnham Community Hall. Alison Crabb, Clerk. www.barnhamparishcouncil.gov.uk
