CALLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

27^th October 2009 at 7.00pm

Council Chamber

Minutes

Date:               27 October 2009

Time:              7 pm

Venue:           Council Chamber, Town Hall, New Road, Callington

Enquiries:      Town Hall - Tel: 01579 384039

 

Chairman:     Portreeve & Mayor (Councillor R Lumley)

Deputy Portreeve & Deputy Mayor (Councillor Mrs K Gold)

Councillors:  A Coakley                  Mrs M Coakley          J Gist

M Green                     P Harriman  

A Long                       C Thomas                 Mrs D Winfindale

                       

 

Prayers.   The meeting commenced with a reading and a prayer from Rev Peter Sharpe

 

Public Session  

Mrs Jacobs asked about whether the One Stop Shop had any private room where clients could discuss their claim and any problems.   She had recently been in the Town Hall foyer collecting leaflets and there was a benefits claimant discussing their claim which she, and other members of the public, could overhear.  Cllr Long had also been spoken to about this by different people and he would speak to the Managers of the One Stop Shops to ask that Customer Service Advisors made customers more aware that a private room was available.  Cllr Gist suggested that a sign be put up within the One Stop Shop.

 

Mr Riley raised his concerns about the Planning system.  He wanted to know why planning applications no longer appeared in the local newspapers.  Cllr Long reported that Cornwall Council were reviewing the advertising of Planning applications in local media because of the large costs involved.

 

Mr Neave, Chairman of Callington Social Club informed the Council that the Licence for the Club had been upgraded to a Category A meaning that it had been highlighted as a place where antisocial problems could and would appear.   He reported that the Club did everything possible to avoid these type of problems and thought it was unfair that they were blamed for problems in and around Well Street that were caused by other people, mainly from Kendal Green and those passing from the town to the housing estates. He was asking for support from the Town Council.   Cllr Gist agreed that, although antisocial behavior from the Club had improved, the noise levels from the property were very high and, as a resident of Fore Street, caused him a nuisance on many occasions.  He acknowledged that the Social Club were making efforts to avoid any issues.  PCSO Stribley reported that although he could not comment on the many of the issues, the Licencing Officer would have upgraded the Licence to Category A after receiving reports and information based on incidences happening at the Club.  Cllr Thomas suggested that the Town Council should write to the Licensing Officer enquiring as to why the Club had been upgraded to a Category A Licence.

 

 1. Apologies:  Cllr Mrs H Jones. 

present:  Cllr R Lumley (Mayor & Portreeve), Cllr Mrs K Gold (Deputy Mayor & Portreeve), Cllr Mrs D Winfindale, Cllr Mrs M Coakley, Cllr A Coakley, Cllr J Gist, Cllr M Green, Cllr P Harriman, Cllr Cllr A Long, Cllr C Thomas

officer:  Jo Taylor – Assistant Town Clerk

members of the public:  6 parishioners, Rev Peter Sharpe, one member of the press, one member of the police.

2.            Minutes

               The minutes of the meeting of 29^th September 2009 were agreed as a correct record of the proceedings and duly signed.    Cllr Green asked that an amendment was made to the minutes at item 5(d) that he did not report on the new ‘Extra Care Home’ at the old Passmore Edwards site just merely stated that the home was now available to view and residents could arrange this through the One Stop Shops.

 3. POLICE MATTERS

Cllr Long  reported that he had been asked to raise the continuous problems occurring at Kendal Green.  The situation was getting worse and he hoped that the Police were taking appropriate action.  PCSO Stribley reported that there was no drinking, smoking or visitors allowed at Kendal Green which meant that most of this happened outside the building.  The Police could seize alcohol if being drunk outside but if the residents were drinking inside it was classed as private drinking.  If the problems persisted then antisocial legislation could be imposed on the landlord and hostel could be forced to close.

PCSO Stribley also reported that in the last 2-3 weeks the crime rate in the town has dropped to its lowest in two and a half years.  He also reported that the ‘Day of Action’ a couple of weeks ago was very successful.

4.            Reports

a) Planning Committee. To receive the Minutes.  It was proposed by Cllr Long seconded by Cllr Gist and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of 6^th October and 20^th October be received.

b) Direct Services Committee. It was proposed by Cllr Lumley, seconded by Cllr Coakley and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Direct Services Committee of 6^th October be received.

               c) Finance & General Purposes. It was proposed by Cllr Green seconded by Cllr Long and unanimously agreed that the Finance and General Purposes meeting of 20^th October be received. 

               d) Any other reports [not for decision] from Councillors. none

e) Reports from Cornwall Councillors. Cllr long handed out his reports. Community Networks - He reported that the Cabinet of Cornwall Council were currently debating whether to continue with the Community Networks in their present form.  An informal meeting would be held on 11^th November.

Moonsfied – Cllr Long had been in discussion with the Highways authority regarding the future of parking at Moonsfield and what could be done to ease the congestion in this area.  He was hoping to have a secondary meeting and report back when he had more information.

Kelly Bray Residents Association – Because of the decision to split the village from the rest of the Parish in relation to Cornwall Council, residents of Kelly Bray were feeling particularly isolated, a group of residents had met to discuss forming a Residents Association.  Cllr Long and Cllr Jones were working hard behind the scenes to assist them in taking the first steps to form this new group.

Children and Families – Cllr Long reported that Cornwall had received a visit from Ofsted who had reported back on the unacceptable situation that existed within the Child Referral Unit. The Director had resigned over this report and the Cabinet were now working on a solution to the issues raised .

Head of Culture – Richard Hallows had resigned as Head of Culture.  His position would not be filled immediately as the Chief Executive was keen to evaluate the work done by that position.

Kerbside Recycling – Cllr Long reported that the successful kerbside recycling that Caradon piloted was now being pushed out across Cornwall.  The changes would take effect on 11^th and 25^th November and in December on 9^th and 23^rd.  A leaflet giving the collection days in full would be distributed across Callington very soon.

a) Summary of accounts to date. It was resolved to accept the summary of accounts. 

b) Approval for expenditure as listed.  It was proposed by Cllr Gist  seconded by Cllr Long and unanimously agreed to make the following payments.

6.         For Decision – Councils Risk Register October 2009

Recommendation

That the Council endorses the Risk Register and agrees to the Action Plan as presented.

Resolved.   It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Long and unanimously agreed that the Town Council endorses the Risk Register and agrees to the Action Plan presented.  Cllr Gist also thanked the Town Clerk for his hard work in producing the Risk Register. 

There being no further business the meeting was closed at 7.49pm

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