The meeting held on 30th September was attended by 7 Councillors, with Mr. Clifford Smith in the chair. Five members of the public were also in attendance.
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor – There is to be a by-election for the vacancy created by the resignation of Terry Simkins from the Parish Council. The Publication of Notice of Election will be posted on Thursday 9 October. Nominations must be received by Wiltshire Electoral Services by noon on Friday 17 October. The last date for registration for voting and for postal vote applications is 29 October 2008. The day of the Poll will be Thursday 13 November 2008 from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Further details can be obtained from Wiltshire Electoral Services, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 1ER. Telephone: 01249 706180.
The following planning applications have been approved:
K/59169/HED Wessex Water
K/59171/HED The removal of a section of hedgerow, (approx. 5m), identified as
H1, H2, H3
K/59172/HED and H4 and re-plant
K/59176/HED
K/59201/F Mr & Mrs Whitehead Seend Lodge, High Street, Seend
K/59205/LBC Re-building of section of boundary wall east of main entrance gates
and re-
pointing/repair of the remaining lengths of wall
K/59213/DEM Mr G Meer 53 Seend Cleeve
Rear first floor extension and raised decking area
K/59247/O Trustees of Anne Dent Deceased Wyatts Leaze, Trowbridge Road, Seend
Demolition of existing dwelling. Outline application for erection of detached
house and garage
K/59343/TR2 Mr J Smallshaw 15 Dial Close, Seend
Trimming back by approximately 20% of an acer tree situated on the front
lawn of the property
The following applications were considered, and no objections raised:
K/59388/F Mr C Garton Ferrum House, Pelch Lane, Seend
Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of new kitchen and utility
Extensions
It was noted that the demolition had already taken place, and this would be pointed out to Kennet DC.
K/59451/TR2 Mr Bruce Badbury House, High Street, Seend
The crown raising of two yew trees at the property to clear the adjacent garage,
plus crown cleaning
K/59463/LBC Mr & Mrs Jackson Moiety, Spout Lane, Seend
K/59464/F Miscellaneous repairs and alterations to ancillary accommodation
Mr. Nichols declared an interest in the above, as his company are agents for the application.
K/59502/LBC F. Haines & Son Little Thornham Farm, Trowbridge Road, Seend
Convert stable block into two holiday lets
Mr. Haines left the room while the above application was discussed.
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind all residents about the free Home Safety Check and smoke alarm fitting service that is offered in this area. As part of an ongoing campaign to make communities safe from fire, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is offering to carry out a free Home Safety Check and, where necessary, fit a 10 year battery operated smoke alarm, on each level of your home for free. Members of the Community Safety Team will make an appointment to see you, give advice on the fire hazards in your home and, where necessary, fit smoke alarms.
To book your Free Home Safety Check you can call Freephone: 0800 389 7849 or visit www.wiltsfire.gov.uk
The Parish Steward will be visiting the village on 20th October, 17th November
and 15th December. Please advise the Parish Clerk if there are any items that
can be dealt with by the Parish Steward.
Dates for the next Parish skips will be:
There will not be a skip in October.
November 28th Community Centre
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28th October 2008
at Seend Community Centre at 7.30 p.m.
Mrs. Rosemary Fisher
Clerk