LIDDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 2nd June 2021 at 7pm in the Village Hall
Present: Councillors Hill, Hyatt, Lomax and Wilson
Also present: Laura Evans (Clerk)
1. CONSIDER CO-OPTION OF A PARISH COUNCILLOR
Resolved: Cllr Lomax proposed that Sarah Hill be co-opted onto the Parish Council. The proposal was seconded by
Cllr Hyatt and unanimously agreed.
2. APOLOGIES
Resolved: To approve Cllr Bunney’s reason for absence (unavailable). Resolved: To approve Ward Cllr Sumner’s
reason for absence.
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Hill declared an interest as the Parish Council’s representative on the Village Hall Committee.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolved: The Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 24th May 2021 were approved and signed as a true
record.
5. MATTERS ARISING (10 MINUTES)
Lord Joffe Memorial – The Contractor has confirmed that the installation of the two new posts will be installed in the
3
rd week of June.
Liddington Hill Monument – Awaiting the contractor to complete the inspection of the decking boards before
contacting other bodies. Cllr Wilson to forward the contact details to the Clerk, for the relevant bodies who need
informing. Action- Cllr Wilson
Swing – awaiting quotation for repair work from Kompan.
Lost Footpaths- Cllr Hill to see if it is possible to register ‘White Hill Way’ which runs adjacent to the East and South
side of the playing field, as a lost path. Action- Cllr Hill
6. PUBLIC SESSION (15 MINUTES)
As no members of the public were in attendance or had made representation, the Parish Council continued with the
meeting.
7. PLANNING MATTERS (10 MINUTES)
(a) To consider any planning applications:
The meeting noted that no planning applications were received
(b) To note any decisions:
Application: S/HOU/21/0399
Location: 39 The Street, Liddington Swindon SN4 0HD
Proposal: Demolition of car port and erection of two storey side and
single storey rear extensions- Granted
Application: S/20/1602
Location: Great Western Hospital , Marlborough Road Swindon, SN3 6BB
Proposal: Demolition of the existing temporary Clover Building and erection
of a replacement Urgent Treatment Centre – Granted
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8. WARD COUNCILLOR REPORT (10 MINUTES)
No report provided.
9. FINANCE (10 MINUTES)
(a) To approve payment of the following invoices:
• Swindon Borough Council – Highway licence – £125.00 – Charge still under dispute, remains
unpaid. A response email is disputing the charge is to be drafted.
Resolved: Cllr Lomax proposed approval of the invoices, the standing order, recurring payment and ratification of
the payment made between meetings. Cllr Hyatt seconded the proposal and was unanimously agreed.
• Adams & Watts – Broken gate invoice 3348 – £108.00
• Admin expenses – paper and postage- £5.62
(b) To approve payment of the following Standing Orders:
• Adams & Watt – Annual grass cutting contract – June instalment – £526.34
(c) To approve the following Direct Debits:
(d) To approve payment of the following recurring payment
• Unlimited webhosting – (18/04/2021 – 17/05/2021) – £4.19
(e) To ratify payments made between meetings
Came & Co – Annual Insurance renewal – £689.76
(f) To receive the monthly accounts reconciliation
10. VILLAGE MATTERS (15 MINUTES)
The meeting noted that there were no Village Matters that needed discussion.
11. COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS (10 MINUTES)
Councillors who have attended meetings on behalf of the Parish Council or who are responsible for local schemes,
amenities and projects will have the opportunity to provide an update on progress made.
Allotments – All the brambles have been removed, fruit trees pruned and the area has been levelled.
Playing Field – As Cllr Bunney was not in attendance, no update was provided
Village Hall Committee- The Coffee and Car boot sale raised £403, and the plant sale raised £221. Bookings for the
hall have increased now that Covid-19 restrictions are easing.
Town Fund Board – Attended the meeting on Friday 28th May which was to report back on the business case
proposals. The next meeting is due to be held in July.
Swindon Area Committee – An email was sent to the planning inspectorate with regards to the Inland Farms Appeal,
as previously only an automated response was received. It was confirmed that nearer to the appeal date (15th June)
an allocated time slot would be given to Cllr Wilson.
12. PARISH MAGAZINE (5 MINUTES)
The meeting agreed to put the following into the Parish Magazine
• Second Defibrillator
• Allotments (with pictures)
• Vacancies
• A note regarding keeping access areas free
13. CORRESPONDENCE
The meeting noted that no correspondence had been received.
14. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/FUTURE AGENDA
Cllr Hill stated that a tree has fallen across the footpath, which runs along side The Manor. The tree is within the
property boundary of the Manor. Action- Clerk
Cllr Lomax to send a picture of the finger sign at the Jubilee Garden, as it needs replacing. Clerk to report to
Swindon Borough Council. Action- Clerk
Medbourne Lane- The drains are full of debris. Action- Clerk
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Allotment Lease update
• Speed Monitor update
The meeting closed at 20:23pm
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