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The Annual Electors Annual Parish Meeting for Hinton Blewett was held at 7.00pm on Thursday 12th May 2022 at Hinton Blewett Village Hall:
Present:
Chairman: Councillor David Ducket, Chairman, Hinton Blewett Parish Council
Clerk: Philip Edwards
Also Present: 13 members of the public including Parish Councillors T Bowler, C Elliott, D Huffadine and A Mills.
1. WELCOME BY CHAIRMAN
Welcome from Cllr Duckett, Chairman of Hinton Blewett Parish Council
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE 2021 APM
The minutes for the Annual Parish Meeting held on 6th May 2021 were approved as an accurate record and signed by the Chairman.
3. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Report from Cllr Duckett, Chairman of Hinton Parish Council
The Chairman reported on communications with B&NES regarding Coley Hill, including the condition of the drains, mudslides and trees falling down. It was noted that B&NES discussed clearing the drains, inspecting drains with a camera and returning with a plan of action and having an expert check the trees.
The Chairman reported on the communications with the local MP Jacob Rees-Mogg regarding the disconnection of the copper telephone network.
The costs of the playing field were discussed and formed part of the open forum discussion. It was noted that this may improve biodiversity, but may not necessarily effect the cost of maintenance.
4. PARISH GRANTS AWARDED IN 2021/22
Noted: the following grants awarded in the 2021/22 Year:
- PCC Hinton Blewett: £250
- Hinton Blewett Village Hall: £350
5. REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
The District Councillor sent his apologies for absence.
6. OPEN FORUM
A discussion of parish affairs as determined by those present at the meeting was held. Topics included the newsletter, playing field, margins for wildlife, the Jubilee breakfast and benches on the Barbury, weeds on the Barbury and bus shelters. An impromptu poll was held between some members of the public – three residents raised their hand in support of a bench around the oak tree on the Barbury, however due to the impromptu nature of the poll, not all members of the public were aware of or participated in the poll. The poll and feedback was noted by the parish council.
7. CONCLUDING REMARKS
A member of the public thanked the Chairman and the Parish Council for their work and concluding remarks were received from the Chairman.
Agreed as a correct record,
signed by the Chairman of the meeting: _______________________ on:_______________
(Chairman initial all other pages)
- Status: Approved