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KCC Community Wardens S. Birchington 07969584182 : N. Birchington 07969583919

Iris Bedwell, 1, College Farm Cottages, Crispe Road, Birchington CT7 0JH (Tel:841906)

Margaret Sheldrick, Walnut Tree Cottage, 16A, Grenham Road, Birchington CT7 9JH (Tel: 841545)

Colette Coleman - All enquiries/correspondence to Council Office, r/o 34 The Square, Birchington, Kent CT7 9AA

Alasdair Bruce, 39, Foreland Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3NH (Tel:07952736609)

Margaret Sheldrick, Walnut Tree Cottage, 16A Grenham Road, Birchington CT7 9JH (Tel: 841545)

Present: Cllr B White, Cllr’s J Garland, J Francis, J Fleming, M Sheldrick, D Cooper and R Latchford.
Apologies for absence: Cllr J Worrow, Cllr I Bedwell.
Also in attendance: Mrs C Coleman (Clerk). District Cllr J Roberts. KCC Cllr C Hibberd. 10 members of public.

19.0 MINUTES
Minutes of the Annual meeting held 28th June 2010 were agreed and signed by the Chairman.
20.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None.

21.0 CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cllr White had attended the PACT meeting, the Scouts function at the Primary school and the Battle of Britain celebrations.

21.1 Motion by the Chairman for the use of the title Councillor only to be used on official Parish Council business. The motion was seconded by Cllr Garland and discussed with Cllr Sheldrick speaking against the motion. A vote was taken: the motion was carried 4 for 2 against. Agreed.

Adjournment for Public Participation

A member of public wished to ask Council several questions relating to the Minnis Bay Live Event. There were numerous other comments made by members of public about the Event. The Chairman stated that as Cllr Worrow was not present and the Event was not in any way connected to the Parish Council, the questions should be addressed to Cllr Worrow direct. The discussion went on to the matter of TDC not consulting with Parish Councils over Event Licence applications and the Clerk was asked to write to TDC and request that this be changed.
A member of public raised the issue of road safety at the railway bridge, and another reported several overgrown hedges blocking pavements. Noted.

22.0 REPORT OF DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
Cllr M Sheldrick
Cllr Sheldrick had attended several events including the Battle of Britain commemoration, during which a wreath was laid at every Kent airport. Cllr Sheldrick opened the Minnis Bay Live Event and enjoyed the school choir and Sinatra tribute. Cllr Sheldrick had also attended an emotional Citizenship ceremony.
Cllr J Roberts
Cllr Roberts attended the PACT meeting at which the Albion Road problem parking was raised again. Cllr Roberts has visited several apartment and flat developments in her Planning role, visited Luton Airport as a member of the Manston Airport Working Party, and attended the Minnis Bay Live Event which she very much enjoyed. Cllr Roberts is to attend a Buckingham Palace Garden Party.
Cllr R Latchford
Cllr Latchford reported that dredging at Ramsgate continues as well as maintenance. The Vattenfall wind farm is now complete and operational, London Array have started work on their offices and maintenance facilities.
Cllr Latchford had met with the new MD of Manston Airport and discussed night flying quotas. The flights to Edinburgh are proving successful, and Thanet is being promoted in Scotland.
A regeneration visit and presentation has been given to KCC drawing attention to local industry and business sites in Thanet.
Cllr A Bruce
The Clerk read a written report from Cllr Bruce. Noted.

23.0 KCC COUNCILLOR REPORT
Cllr Hibberd reported that Social Services’ emphasis on the care of the elderly is that they should remain in their own homes with funding help from Social Services. A consultation is to begin soon on the future of Social Services.
The Standards Committee has studied Community Funding and concluded that the majority of the funds is spent on local projects.
A new procedure has been put in place for the receipt of petitions, ensuring that all petitions are dealt with in the same way.
Cllr Hibberd stated that he is aware of road safety concerns at the Railway Bridge but there is no easy solution. Pedestrian crossing points and parking restrictions are being looked at as part of the same problem, and would raise the matter again with Highways.

24.0 CLERKS REPORT
The Clerk gave details of correspondence received which included a request for financial assistance from the Bowls Club and information regarding the 2011 Census.

25.0 MEMBERS REPORTS
Cllr M Sheldrick
There is a drain problem at Yew Tree Gardens and complaints have been received regarding the disruption and lengthy gas works currently being undertaken in the Village.
Cllr J Fleming
Cllr Fleming attended the Minnis Bay Live Event and ran a stall for an animal charity. Cllr Fleming congratulated the organisers of the event.
Cllr J Garland
Cllr Garland stated that he had been concerned about anti-social behaviour at the Minnis Bay Live Event as it had been publicised on a social website. Cllr Garland queried who had supplied a static CCTV camera temporarily at the telephone boxes in the Square (several years ago) and if we could get it back. Cllr Garland had visited St Marys Lodge regarding complaints about pedestrian safety in Lyell Road, but the residents had been un-willing to meet with him. However a resident is liaising with Cllr Hibberd on the matter.
Cllr Garland presented a draft letter regarding decreasing Policing levels in Birchington along with the rise of Police Tax, and asked Council to approve that it be sent. Agreed.
Cllr R Latchford
Cllr Latchford attended the PACT meeting and met with the Police to discuss policing levels. He was assured that Birchington will continue to have police cover although it may not be with an allocated policeman. Police issues are all under review with the change of Government and Economic climate.
The Summer Event is organised and programmes were distributed. Money raised at the event will be put towards the Christmas Event and Christmas lights, but also the new project of providing up-lighters for All Saints Church spire.
Cllr Latchford pledged his support for the Minnis Bay Residents and Traders meeting and would be attending. He agreed to raise the issue of Parish Council consultation with the Events Committee and TDC.
Cllr Latchford reported that people have been seen camping on the cliff top adjacent to Daryngton Avenue.
Cllr D Cooper
Cllr Cooper reported that there has been a resurgence of anti-social behaviour particularly in Minnis Bay, which the Wardens are aware of and are monitoring the situation. Cllr Cooper had also received complaints about the disruption caused by the gas works, and queried if the road re-surfacing in Albion Road would also include the pavements.

26.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee
The list of payments was circulated and agreed. There were 13 payments totalling £2,1950.99 including a £250 donation to the Scouts Group. Agreed.

PPP Committee

Parks: There were no matters to report.
Projects: The CCTV system at the Seaview is still operational despite the refurbishment works. A meeting has been arranged with a supplier regarding replacing the defective Christmas lights and the manufacturer of the Village sign has been contacted regarding its refurbishment.
Publicity: There were no matters to report.

Planning Committee
Applications for 24 Manor Drive and 65 Ingoldsby Road had been objected to and ‘called in’ to TDC Planning Committee. Cllr Latchford stated that an amendment to the Quex Park application shows construction traffic will access the site from Manston Road. Cllr Francis gave congratulations to Cllr Roberts on being made Vice Chairman of TDC Planning Committee.

27.0 REPORTS FROM VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
NW – Cllr D Cooper
Policing levels and anti-social behaviour were discussed at a recent meeting.
Twinning – Cllr B White
The next meeting is to be held in August and Cllr Latchford agreed to attend as Cllr White is away.
The Centre – Cllr J Garland
The AGM is to be held 27th July.
PCC – Cllr J Francis
Two weeks of Scripture Union is underway.
KIACC – Cllr J Garland
A meeting is to be held on 27th July.

28.0 OTHER MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters.

Date		Meeting
12.05.10		Committee
17.05.10		Annual
19.05 10		Planning
25.05.10		Assembly
09.06.10		Planning
16.06.10		Committee
28.06.10		Full
30.06.10		Planning
14.07.10		Committee
21.07.10		Planning
26.07.10		Full
11.08.10		Planning
01.09.10		Planning
06.09.10		Full
15.09.10		Committee
22.09.10		Planning
27.09.10		Full
13.10.10		Planning
20.10.10		Committee
25.10.10		Full
03.11.10		Planning
17.11.10		Committee
24.11.10		Planning
29.11.10		Full
08.12.10		Committee
15.12.10		Planning
20.12.10		Full

The general public is invited to attend and will have the opportunity to raise questions at approx 7.45 pm

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