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Councillors Present: Sara Box (Chairman), Jon Sebright and Mark Wilson (Vice Chairman)
Also Present: Philip Edwards (Clerk) and five members of the public
2502_[1] PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
Members of the public raised questions and comments regarding the Somer Valley Links proposals for Temple Cloud. The Parish Council reported they had received very little details regarding the proposals and consultation and recommended members of the public attend the public consultation at the village hall on 24th February (3pm to 7pm) to raise concerns directly with BANES.
Noted: Website link: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/somer-valley-links
Comments from the public included:
- Removing the bus lay-bys will increase congestion creating traffic queues every time a bus waits at the bus stop, with no option for traffic to pass
- The pollution and emissions will increase due to a stationary tailback of HGV’s buses and cars that can not pass buses waiting at the bus stops
- The school buses waiting in the morning will block traffic for significant amounts of time. This will create significant traffic delays during busiest times of the day and exasperate the problems for rural communities
- Removing the pull in bus stops will remove the natural separation of space between school children and passing traffic and HGV’s on the main road, this increases the risk of serious road traffic accidents by removing the natural barrier between children and the road
- Emergency vehicles response times will be significantly increased due to increased congestion
- Public transport times will be increased due to significant congestion caused by the proposals
- The consultation had been very poorly publicised to the public and the Parish Council.
- Retention of the lay-bys for the buses would be the preferred outcome
MEETING ADMIN
2502_[2] Apologies for Absence
There were no apologies for absence.
2502_[3] Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary or personal interests.
2502_[4] Confirmation of Minutes
RESOLVED: The Parish Council meeting minutes of Tuesday 21st January 2025 were confirmed as an accurate record and signed by Chairman.
REPORTS – To receive and note any reports
2502_[5] Chairman’s Report
- The Chairman will be meeting an officer from BANES Highways to discuss highways issues.
- Noted: Resignation of Andrew Kirkby from the council
2502_[6] Clerk’s Report
- RESOLVED: Approval of hire times ref request emailed to councillors 27/1/25
- Noted: Internal audit feedback
- Noted: correspondence shared with council members listed in the appendix.
2502_[7] Members Reports, Responsibilities and Meetings Attended
- There were no reports on members’ responsibilities or attendance of outside bodies.
2502_[8] Ward Councillor’s Report
- There was no report received from BANES District Cllr David Wood
2502_[9] Village Hall and Open Spaces Reports
- A report was received on any updates regarding the village hall and open spaces
- RESOLVED: Continuation of grass cutting contract with C Light, including occasional cutting of the pump track banks
- The Clerk reported on feedback regarding village hall facilities from a potential commercial hire client
- A fire inspection had been booked
- The Public Protection Team for serving food would be visiting Hall to meet Clerk
- The clerk had been in contact with the football club regarding possible options for storage and goalposts
2502_[10] FINANCE
Payments and Income (see appendix 2025-02 Finance Reports)
- RESOLVED: payments to approve as listed in finance reports.
- Noted: finance reports including payments, income and bank reconciliation
2502_[11] PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Application Reference: 25/00265/FUL:
Application Address: Cameley Surgery , The Green, Temple Cloud, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5BW
Proposal: Installation of freestanding prescription medication dispenser and associated works, external lighting and CCTV camera
RESOLVED: The Parish Council SUPPORTS this application
Noted: recent updates, see ‘Temple Cloud’ under ‘PARISH’ on BANES website:
https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/planning/search.html#advancedSearch
2502_[12] POLICIES FOR REVIEW
- RESOLVED: Review and approval of the following policies:
2502_[13] DATE OF NEXT MEETING
- Noted: there were no requests for business to be considered at the next meeting
- RESOLVED: Date of next meeting: Tuesday 18th March 2025, 7.30pm
See: https://www.templecloud.org.uk/meeting-agenda/next-meeting/
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 20:47
Agreed as a correct record,
signed by the Chairman of the meeting: _______________________ on:_______________
(Chairman initial all other pages)
- Status: DRAFT