LIDDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on
Wednesday 6th October 2021 at 7pm in the Village Hall
Present: Councillors Bunney, Lomax and Wilson
Also Present: Ward Councillor G Sumner and Laura Evans (Clerk)
1. APOLOGIES
Resolved: To approve Cllr Hill’s reason for absence (unwell) Resolved: To approve Cllr Hyatt’s reason for absence
(unavailable) Resolved: To approve Cllr Aftelak’s reason for absence (unwell)
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Lomax reminded Members that at the start of the meeting they should declare any known interests in any matter
to be considered, and during the meeting if it comes apparent that they have an interest in the matters being
discussed.
3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolved: The Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 15th September 2021 were approved and signed as true
record.
4. MATTERS ARISING (10 MINUTES)
Signage for the Park- Cllr Lomax had received a quote from a company to create signage stating ‘no bbq’s’ and
‘please pick up after your dog’. The meeting agreed that quotes should be obtained to fence off the play area to
prohibit dogs entering and leaving mess.
Community Heartbeat Trust- The cost for training sessions on how to use the defibrillator had been received and
circulated to all Councillors. The meeting agreed that before proceeding, that an article be put into the Lyden
Magazine to gauge interest in attending.
The Village only has one respondent should there be a cardiac arrest, the Parish Council needs to recruit more
respondents,
5. PUBLIC SESSION (15 MINUTES)
As no members of the public were in attendance or had made representation, the Parish Council continued with the
meeting.
6. PLANNING MATTERS (10 MINUTES)
(a) To consider any planning applications:
Application: S/21/1477 (11th October)
Location: The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, SN3 6BB
Proposal: Erection of a compound to accommodate 2no. oxygen tanks and associated
highways works – Retrospective.
Resolved: The meeting agreed that there were no objections to this proposal.
Application: S/HOU/21/1539
Location: 2 Manor View, Liddington, SN4 0HP
Proposal: Erection of a rear dormer window.
Resolved: The meeting agreed that there were no objections to this proposal.
(b) To note any decisions:
The meeting noted that no decisions had been received
7. WARD COUNCILLOR REPORT (10 MINUTES)
Local Plan Review- The consultation closed on Thursday 7th October
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Gigabit Fibre- The fibre is moving forward and is still on track for completion in May 2022
Badbury Park – Improvements are being made on Day House Lane with better safety crossings.
Inlands Farm- The inspector has given an estimated date of the end of November 2021 for the announcement of the
decision.
Relocation of Post for Speed Indicator Device- Still awaiting to hear from SBC.
Ward Cllr Sumner left the meeting at 7:36pm
8. FINANCE (10 MINUTES)
(a) To approve payment of the following invoices:
• HMRC- Tax Month 06- £41.80
• Chairs Allowance- £75.00
• Clerks Expenses – Postage- £9.35
Resolved: Cllr Bunney proposed approval of the invoices, the standing order, recurring payment and ratification of
the payments made between meetings. Cllr Wilson seconded the proposal and was unanimously agreed
(b) To approve payment of the following Standing Orders:
• Adams & Watt – Annual grass cutting contract – October instalment- £526.34
(c) To approve the following Direct Debits:
• Three Mobile phone bill – £3.00
(d) To approve payment of the following recurring payments
• Unlimited webhosting – (18/08/2021- 17/09/2021) – £4.50
(e) To ratify payments made between meetings
• Salary September- £167
• The Community HeartBeat Trust – Annual Support Care- £151.20
(f) To receive the monthly accounts reconciliation
Resolved: The meeting noted that the accounts were in a healthy position.
(g) Q2 Budget Monitoring
Resolved: The meeting agreed the budget was on track.
9. VILLAGE MATTERS (15 MINUTES)
a) Grass Cutting, Playing Field – A meeting with the Football club sectary, Cllr Bunney and Cllr Lomax
was held on 21st September 2021, it was agreed that no extra grass cutting would take place and if
an extra cut was required this would be organised through the contractor and paid for by the
football club. The meeting wished for the Clerk to write to the football club detailing what had been
agreed. Action- Clerk
b) Allotments – no further update
c) Anti- Social behaviour – Residents are reminded to call the Police on 101 should there be any antisocial behaviour.
d) Church Yard – no further update
e) Swing – A contribution to the extra delivery charge for an item that is held in customs for fixing the
swing was discussed. All Councillors agreed that the quote that was originally provided should be
honoured and Liddington Parish Council would not be contributing to this cost. Action -Clerk
f) Additional Dog bin request – The meeting discussed the request, but after a recent visit from the
Dog Warden who noted that the village has enough dog bins, Liddington Parish Council would not
be proceeding with an additional dog bin.
g) Defibrillator training – discussed under item 4
h) Liddington Clump- Cllr Lomax to speak to the owner of the land about tidying the area up.
Action-Cllr Lomax
i) Bank in the Street – Cllr Lomax had been approached by a resident who lives in a SBC owned
property, raising concerns regarding the condition of the wall and bank at the property. The resident
approached the Council’s Housing Department who claimed it was Liddington Parish Council
responsibility. Cllr Lomax to take photos and forward to the Clerk to report this back to SBC
Action Cllr Lomax/ Clerk
j) Village clean up date – 13th November 2021 at 9:30am meeting in the Jubilee Gardens.
10. COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS (10 MINUTES)
Allotments (LH) – No update provided
Playing Field (CB) – Cllr Bunney confirmed that the fortnightly safety inspections had been carried out on 11th and
25th September 2021. Cllr Bunney provided confirmation that the baby swing has now been repaired.
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Village Hall Committee (SH) – No update provided
Town Fund Board (GW) – Board meeting held on 17th September where the business cases submitted for
Kimmerfields and Carriageworks (Phase 3a) projects were approved and signed off for submission to MHCLG. The
‘Project Development and Performance Subgroup’ meeting was held on 4th October where possible options for the
Market Project were discussed which will be presented at the next Board meeting on 15th October.
Swindon Area Committee (DL & GW) – The main item discussed was zero emissions and encouraging Parish
Councils to use electric vehicles and gardening tools.
11. NEW GUIDANCE FOR DECLARING GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY OFFERED TO PARISH COUNCILLORS
Resolved: The meeting acknowledged the new guidance for declaring gifts and hospitality.
12. PARISH MAGAZINE (5 MINUTES)
The meeting agreed to put the following into the Parish Magazine
• Defibrillator Training
• Responders
• Councillor Vacancy
• Village Clean up
• 101 telephone line
13. CORRESPONDENCE
The meeting noted that no correspondence had been received.
14. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/FUTURE AGENDA
Clerk to contact the Football club to ensure there would be no parking in the Village Hall car park on Saturday 9th
October due to the Lord Joffe Celebration of Life unveiling. Action-Clerk
The meeting closed at 9:01pm
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