06/03/2024

OUTWOOD PARISH COUNCIL

C/O 2 Dirty Lane, Ashurst Wood, West Sussex RH19 3RY

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OUTWOOD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY  6^TH MARCH 2024 AT 7.30PM IN THE CHURCH ROOM, WASP GREEN LANE, OUTWOOD

Cllr. Devlin proposed that Cllr. Baldock act as Chair for the meeting.  This was seconded by Cllr. Malley and RESOLVED

PRESENT:                                             Cllrs. Baldock (Acting Chair), Devlin and Malley

APOLOGIES:                                       Cllrs. Howard and de Wiggondene-Sheppard, County Cllr. Farr, District Cllrs. Gillman, Farr, and Smith

IN ATTENDANCE:                             The Clerk

ALSO PRESENT:                                 1 Member of the public

PUBLIC QUESTIONS                       

None

03/00724              MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 

1. To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 7^th February 2024. The Minutes had been circulated in advance and were proposed, seconded, and signed as a true record.  RESOLVED
2. Matters Arising - not covered elsewhere on the agenda. - None

03/00725              DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – None

03/00726              COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT – None

03/00727              DISTRICT COUNCILLORS' REPORTS – None

03/00728              PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. 1. Application:                2024/96

Proposal:                     Erection of single storey front and side extension. Rear open pergola. Rear seating canopy

Location:                      Long Meadow, Dayseys Hill, Outwood

Comment:                  No Objection -  Members feel that the proposed changes will make a positive impact on the property

1. 2. Application:                2024/116

Proposal:                     Replacement of rear-facing velux windows with two rear-facing dormer windows in pre-existing loft conversion

Location:                      2 Brightleigh Meadow Cottages, Millers Lane, Outwood

Comment:                  No Objection

                                                                                                                                                                        RESOLVED

03/00729              AVIATION AND TRANSPORT – Nothing to report

03/00730              COMMUNITY MATTERS

1. First Aid Courses – It was NOTED that St John’s Ambulance had paused its Community Advocate Programme.  The Clerk was asked to follow up in due course
2. National Trust – The volunteers have been busy clearing fallen trees and fly tipping (including a dumped caravan)– the latter is becoming an issue of concern - NOTED
3. Emergency Planning – a draft of the Emergency Plan for Outwood have been circulated in advance and a few minor details needed updating.  Cllr. Devlin was approved as the Emergency Co-ordinator.                                                                                                                            RESOVLED
4. TONE – There had been several emails including Claire Coutinho MP, the contents of which were

NOTED

03/00731              ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING

The date was AGREED as 8^th Aril, 2024.  Village organisations to be invited to speak.  There will be a video presentation on Neighbourhood Planning by Emma Amies.

03/000732           FINANCE

1. Corporate Multipay Card – The Clerk circulated forms for Members to complete.
2. To Approve Bank Reconciliation – This had been circulated in advance and signed.
3. To Approve Detailed Receipts and Payments by Budget Heading – This had been circulated in advance and signed.
4. To Approve List of Payments:

March 2024 – this had been circulated in advance and APPROVED

03/00733              AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Annual Village meeting

The Meeting finished at 8.17pm

Signed:………………………………………………………….                      Date:…………………………………………………

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