ROCHE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD BY MICROSOFT TEAMS

ON WEDNESDAY, 13TH JANUARY 2021 AT 6.30PM

Present

Cllr. D. Inch

(Chairman)

Mrs. J. Burdon

(Parish Clerk)

Cllr. G. Rowe

(Vice-Chairman)

 

Cllr. P. Jones

Cllr. Mrs. S. Tippett

Cllr. Mrs. J. Oxenham

 

Cllr. D. Yelland

Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood

Sarah Hearl – Clays Practice

 

Ashleigh Lewis

 

 

Minute

AGENDA ITEMS

Action

1/21

Apologies:- Councillors Mrs. J. Norris, P. Ames, M. Edyvean.

 

2/21

Public Forum:-  Chairman introduced Sarah Hearl, Practice Manager from the Clays Practice attended, following a conversation with Judith regarding vaccinations in the Clays Practice and requested an update we can include on our Website and Facebook Page.  At the same time, he offered the use of the Roche Victory Hall premises.  Judith was delighted with this and she had a follow up meeting regarding this.  We invited Sarah to the meeting tonight to

 

Sarah Hearl with the NHS there is quite a bit of red tape.  They looked at the Roche Victory Hall was really good and storing the vaccine was excellent and would work really well.  It is currently on hold as it needs to go through another sign off stage before it can be a vaccine site.  They may be able to start vaccines by next Wednesday and should hopefully get just over 3,000 vaccines to be carried out at the surgery.  They will be shared with Brannel, Roseland and Probus on a pro rata basis. They are still waiting to hear from NHS England.

 

They would target the over 80’s and clinically vulnerable group initially, they are ready to be called and invited in.  They will be using the Government guidelines as set out.

 

Chairman asked if they start vaccinating at the surgery next week can they still use the surgery for normal day to day business.  Sarah confirmed that unfortunately residents would have to go to Bugle for day-to-day surgery visits if this was the case.  This is why they were keen to use the Roche Victory Hall for the vaccinations.  He suggested pressure be put on by Steve Double, Matthew Taylor and Cornwall Councillor John Wood

 

Chairman advised the questions being asked is why we are so far behind down here.  Sarah said unfortunately she does not know the reason as to why Cornwall is behind, this is a question for the CCGC to answer.

 

Chairman asked if it because we are a smaller practice than others in Cornwall or because of red tape.

 

Councillor G. Rowe reported on the really bad news about the outbreak in Newquay and some other areas and we are just as bad as some larger areas like London.  Sarah unfortunately could not answer these questions as it is probably down to NHS England.

 

Cornwall Councillor J. Wood reported on the very large number of elderly people in Cornwall, this is cause for concern.  He believes the logistics of it all are not as simple as we believe as you have to stick to the rules and must not be seen to be wasting any vaccine.

 

Councillor Mrs. I. Northey queried the 3,000 to be shared between three/four areas and asked when this has all been used when the next batch would be received.  Sarah advised possibly a batch will be received weekly or fortnightly but only a proportion and she is not sure of the figures.

 

She is hoping to obtain confirmation to vaccine in the surgery in the next week.  The Hollies Care Home has already been done.  They are seeking approval in the next couple of days. They are still pushing to use the Roche Victory Hall as this would be the ideal location.  Chairman reported if unable to use this hall parishioners will have to travel to Bugle which is disappointing.  Sarah will send an email to the Clerk when they start vaccinations.

 

Chairman reported a response had been received in respect of the corona virus vaccinations as follows - We are working with our Primary Care Network colleagues to devise a programme for the delivery of the corona virus vaccinations.  We are awaiting site approval to enable delivery of the vaccination from Roche Health Centre.  We will be vaccinating in accordance the groups identified by NHS England. Patients will be contacted as soon as we are in receipt of the vaccine.   

 

Sarah Hearl suggested that a plan for mass vaccination in Cornwall is put forward by Cornwall Councillor J. Wood via Steve Double Action: Cornwall Councillor J. Wood.

 

Action: Clerk to include information on Roche Parish Council Website and Facebook.

 

Sarah Hearl left the meeting at 6.53pm

 

Ashleigh Lewis reported on the site as per emails circulated this afternoon.  A couple of years ago they applied for planning and all the neighbours objected and the reason it did not go ahead was down to the Highways Agency.  Since this, they have a slight grievance is that everyone else seems to be carrying out business from a site, i.e., a neighbour who has recently had another two containers delivered and electricity connected.  Today there is a digger on the land compiling something on this land.  As far as he is aware, he had to apply and put in an application which was opposed and since this other local people seem to be using land and putting in containers, etc.  Cornwall Councillor J. Wood suggested a virtual meeting with Ashleigh and himself to take this forward Action: Cornwall Councillor J. Wood to hold a virtual meeting with Ashleigh Lewis.

 

Ashleigh Lewis left the meeting at 7.03pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood

 

Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood

3/21

Members Declaration of Interest on items raised on the Agenda/Requests for Dispensation:- Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett declared a pecuniary interested in the payment for The Letter Bug on the monthly accounts.

 

4/21

Monthly Cornwall Councillor Report:- Email circulated from Cornwall Councillor J. Wood - Looking Forward To An Era of Uncertainty. 

Risks of uncertainty to the sustainability of our income. Stabilising income is high priority for Cornwall Council. We are doing all we can to ensure that we can maintain statutory services. Moving away from a reliance on Government grants and towards funding services locally is a Government objective (you have all heard of business rate retention for local authorities). This will eventually have a huge impact on authorities like Cornwall. We have a very disparate population, very few large business rate payers coupled with large numbers who are no longer economically active. We have a disproportionate number of older senior citizens who are over 75. As these people age, they will place greater demands on our social services. Funding their statutory services by local taxation will have a huge impact on all of our residents. Personally, speaking my Council Tax Bill is now the largest demand he receives,  far outweighing his utility and heating bills. Many residents are already struggling to pay.  He could envisage  a future where Cornwall Council will struggle to fulfil its  statutory obligations.

As a Parish Council we must 

·        Prioritise what is really important

·        Keep an eye on the future and be aware that we will have to be more self-sufficient

·        There are outside influences over which we will have no control 

He is by nature an optimist; he is not a doom monger, but he does have to temper his enthusiasm with a large dose of realism.

He strongly believes that we as a Parish Council must do all we can to alleviate the impacts of austerity on our community. A community which extends beyond the village of Roche. Being prepared is better that firefighting a crisis

 

The County are managing to keep a full cover with the Fire Service, the whole of the Duchy is covered, along with the Police Force.

 

Cormac have been marking potholes in the area.

 

Enforcement – he has chased up on Tregoss and also Mrs. Billington’s concerns.  Nothing has been done with regards to the big blue house.  Chairman suggested week keep the parishioners at Tregoss in the loop with any correspondence received and keep on following up Action: Clerk to forward emails received to parishioners.

 

Signs for the Village – He is still waiting to hear from the Highways Department.

 

Isobel Rose – Councillor G. Rowe asked if this is similar to Tregoss and is this being investigated?  Cornwall Councillor J. Wood believes they are submitting a planning application and they know they will be refused but they seem to settle on the site.  Councillor D. Yelland commented there were large trenches next to Isobel Rose and he was concerned that if a car went into them who would be responsible.  Cornwall Councillor J. Wood reported that unfortunately a lot of the problem is the large tractors using the roads causing the issues.

 

Chairman thanked Cornwall Councillor J. Wood for his report this evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk

5/21

Confirmation of Parish Minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 9th December 2020:- Resolved the Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on the 9th December 2020 as circulated were confirmed as a true and accurate record and to be duly signed by the Chairman (Proposed: Councillor P. Jones; Seconded: Councillor Mrs. I. Northey)

 

6/21

Matters Arising from the Monthly Minutes of the Meeting held on the 9th December 2020:-

 

Page 1 Min.310/20 Caravans in Roche Parish, including Victoria and other areas:-  Clerk reported a response had been received via Cornwall Councillor J. wood from Cornwall Council Planning requesting more information on the location Action: Keep Pending and Cornwall Councillor J. Wood to follow up, monitor and report back to the Parish Council.

 

Page 1 Min.315/19 Sheds erected on the junction of Belowda:-  It was noted this is an ongoing situation and would be continued to be followed up and tracked by Cornwall Councillor J. Wood. Clerk reported no further response has been received Action: Keep Pending and Cornwall Councillor J. Wood to follow up, monitor and report back to the Parish Council.

 

Page 2 Min.289/19 Caravans in Roche Parish at Tregoss:-  It was noted this is an ongoing situation and would be continued to be followed up and tracked by Cornwall Councillor J. Wood. Clerk reported no further response had been received Action: Keep Pending and Cornwall Councillor J. Wood to follow up, monitor and report back to the Parish Council.

 

Page 2 Min.296/20 Damaged Signs:-  Cornwall Councillor J. Wood reported he had no further and would follow up again Action: Keep Pending. 

 

Page 2 Min.297/20 Clothes Bank in Football Club Car Park:-  Clerk reported she had not been up to the Car Park to check for removal with lockdown but would try to get up soon but in the meantime would follow up again Action: Keep Pending.

 

Page 5 Min.322/20 Line Painting in the Hardcourt Area:-  Clerk reported a response had been received from the Contractor agreeing this was not a problem and that would be extremely difficult to paint the lines this time of year.

 

Page 5 Min.322/20 Works by Contractor:-  Clerk reported the Contractor confirmed today he is collecting the stone and will be carrying out the work on Friday of this week or Monday next week and he will be doing all the work required at the same time.

 

 

Clerk/ Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood

 

Clerk/ Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood

 

Clerk/ Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood

 

Cwll. Cllr. J. Wood

 

Clerk

7/21

Planning Applications/Results/Correspondence/Any Letters received for or against any Planning Applications:-  Clerk reported that proposals for planning applications will be sent with the following statement:-  Due to the restrictions placed on the Parish Council as a result of the pandemic coronavirus, this response represents the opinion of Members of Roche Parish Council identified through a consultation process and will be ratified at the next appropriate meeting of the Parish Council.

 

Planning Applications:-

 

PA20/09997 – Mr. John Stanhope – Two storey rear extension to create dining room and two bedrooms, Windy Willows, Bodmin Road, Bilberry, Bugle - Support (Proposed: Councillor P. Jones; Seconded: Councillor J. Wood)

 

 

PA20/10328 – Mr. Lee Needham – Residential development of two 3-bedroom houses, and one 4-bedroom house with detached garage/annexe/playroom, 20 Charles Street, Bugle – Given there have been no objections we would like to thank you for the information

 

PA20/11008 – Mr. Richard Freeman, Pivotal Development Services Limited – Change of use from 16-bed HMO to supported living centre (C2). The construction of a 2-storey side and rear extension, first and second floor addition over existing single storey structure, installation of external stair and 8 roof lights to the main building known as Glencoe and the construction of a single storey side extension to an existing outbuilding to facilitate conversion to 10 no. supported living units with community hub, meeting room and office (C2). All associated site works including landscaping, 22 Harmony Road, Roche – Extension of Time granted – Clerk to include on next agenda

 

Planning Results Received:-

 

PA20/07816 – Miss Zoe Teague – Single-Storey rear extension with a flat roof to the property, 8 Rock View Parc, Roche Approved

 

PA20/07904 – Mr. Jason Buckland – Two four-bedroom semi-detached dwellings, Land Adjacent to 6 Wheal Rose, Roche Road, Bugle – Approved

 

PA20/10192 – Nicola Bullen – Non-material amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA19/02780 dated 3rd June 2019 (Conversion of existing barn to a single residential dwelling-house) to allow changes to approved openings, Belowda Barn, Belowda Road, Belowda, Roche – Approved

 

Planning Correspondence Received:-  Email from parishioner received with all concerns regarding the field at Tregoss currently being investigated and waiting for the planning application, named as Middlepark.  Planning Enforcement have been involved and responses received.  Cornwall Councillor J. Wood had followed up and received a response advising a planning application had now been received and as such the enforcement investigation case will be closed pending the determination of the application Action: Clerk to keep parishioner informed of this information.

 

Email from parishioner as detailed in public forum this evening on the Old Coach Road.  It was noted an online meeting would be arranged between Ashleigh Lewis and Cornwall Councillor J. Wood to discuss the way forward.

 

Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett declared a pecuniary interested in the payment for The Letter Bug on the monthly accounts below:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8/21

Monthly Accounts for Approval:- It was proposed that the Parish Council approve the accounts for payments as listed below as circulated on schedule as per Financial Regulations (Proposed: Councillor P. Jones;  Seconded: Councillor Mrs. I. Northey) Motion Carried

Salaries, Pensions, National Insurance, Income Tax and Expenses

£1,765.22

January 2021

Amazon

£22.78

Litter Pickers

British Gas – Electric for Toilets

£16.24

2/11/20-1/12/20

Lanhydrock Garden Services

£1,082.40

Grasscutting

Cornwall Council – NNDR January 2021

£77.00

Mortuary Building

Duchy Cemetery’s Limited – Interment

£475.00

Ames

C.W. Kendall

£214.50

Swings/Fencing

Crystal Clear – Waste Bins/Litter Picking

£420.00

December 2020

Complete Office Solutions Limited

£13.80

Stationery – Paper

Cornwall Waste Solutions Limited

£33.60

Empty Waste Bin

DMC IT – Website Updating

£22.50

December 2020

Crystal Clear – Bus Shelter Cleaning

£85.75

January 2021

AJH Services – Toilet Cleaning

£403.93

January 2021

The Letter Bug

£795.00

Signage

EDF Energy – Street Lighting

£75.27

1/10/20-31/12/20

Receipt: Cornwall Council

£1,059.12

LMP Claim 20/21

Receipt: R.J. Bray & Sons

£857.00

Margetts

Receipt: Bodmin Funeral Services

£565.00

Ames

Receipt: Lloyds Bank – Interest

£0.52

December 2020

Receipt: Lloyds Bank – Interest

£0.57

January 2021

Receipt: Cornwall Council - Interest

£91.46

December 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9/21

Approval of Updated Precept Figure and Budget as circulated, along with approval of List of Reserves for 2021:- It was resolved to approve as re-submitted in the sum of £153,000 sending relevant information as requested (Proposed: Councillor Mrs. I. Northey; Seconded: Councillor Mrs. J. Oxenham) Action: Clerk.

 

Approval of List of Reserves:-  It was resolved to accept the list of reserves as set out and updated as follows and send with the paperwork above and re-circulate to Councillors (Proposed: Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett; Seconded: Councillor Mrs. I. Northey) Extension to Roche Cemetery - £50,000 (we will need this to be actioned at some point in the future); Footpath to Victoria - £50,000 (until the new road is in place we should hold this, as we might be able to offer it to enhance the walk to the train station, may be work with the bypass contractors); Footpath at Higher Trezaise - £6,000 (to also consider when looking at the village enhancements); Taking over Roche Hardcourt Area - £15,000 (re-named hardcourt area and incorporate with playing fields as well); Car Park Repairs £10,000 (we may also need at some point for repairs as we have two car parks); Old Lane Lighting - £3,000 – Now to come under the heading Maintenance and Grasscutting to maintain Old Lane Action: Clerk.

 

 

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Clerk

10/21

Review of Solar Grant and Small Grant Applications and outstanding application from St. Gomonda’s Church for the Bells:- Outstanding application for solar grant funding from St. Gomonda Church Bell Tower for bell ropes and muffles.  Total Cost is £2,016.00 and amount of grant requested £1,008.00.  It was resolved to allow a grant of £1,008.00 (Proposed: Councillor D. Inch; Seconded: Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett) Action: Clerk.

 

Review of Solar Grant and Small Grant Applications:-  It was resolved to temporarily suspend both the solar and small grant applications for at least the next 6 months, in the meantime to establish what it would cost to put in a skateboard park (Proposed: Councillor P. Jones; Seconded: Councillor Mrs. I. Northey) Action: Clerk.

 

 

 

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11/21

Discussion on Parish Council Email Addresses for Councillors and Costs involved:-  After considering information received it was resolved to leave in abeyance and remove from the agenda and continue as we currently work (Proposed: Councillor D. Inch; Seconded: Councillor J. Wood) Action: Clerk.  

 

Clerk

12/21

Discussion on Professional Version of Microsoft Teams Software for holding on-line Meeting and Costs Involved:-  After considering information received it was resolved to leave in abeyance and remove from the agenda and continue as we currently work (Proposed: Councillor D. Inch; Seconded: Councillor J. Wood) Action: Clerk. 

 

 

Clerk

13/21

Code of Conduct – Consultation from Cornwall Council:-  It was agreed Councillors forward any comments to the Clerk Action: Councillors.

Cllrs.

14/21

Cemetery Matters (Including any (a) Applications for Memorials or Inscriptions; (b) Either Removal of Replacement of Metal shed in Cemetery; (c) Moles in Cemetery and Playing Fields):-  Clerk reported the registration paperwork for the purchase of the land at Roche Cemetery had been received for safe keeping and they requested it be checked through carefully, Clerk would like a Councillor to read through as well.  Councillor Mrs. I. Northey offered to read through Action: Clerk to copy and pass to Councillor Mrs. I. Northey.

 

Removal or Replacement of Metal shed in Cemetery:- It was resolved to ask our Contractor to remove as long as under £200.00 delegated powers to Chairman be permitted (Proposed: Councillor J. Wood; Seconded: Councillor P. Jones) Action: Chairman/Clerk.  Clerk to arrange a set of keys to be cut for Vicky Bundy for the Mortuary building.

 

Moles in Cemetery and Playing Fields:-  It was resolved to get Cemetery and Playing Field cleared and roadside and general area in Cemetery and possibly Hardcourt area (Proposed: Councillor Mrs. I. Northey; Seconded: Councillor D. Yelland) Action: Clerk.

 

 

 

 

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15/21

Minor Repairs/Works in the Parish that may arise:-  None.

 

16/21

Support Project for the Village:-  Councillor D. Inch reported on the Poachers Site development and any possible work they could carry out as offered.  Chairman suggested Councillors to think of some ideas and suggestions of work required over the next month, possibly bench repairs, new noticeboard, etc Action: Councillors.

 

 

Cllrs.

17/21

St. Austell to A30 Link Road – Email from Designers of the Project:-  Any comments to the Clerk within the next month Action: Councillors.

Cllrs.

18/21

Playing Fields and Hardcourt Area:-  Clerk reported on the CALC Covid information received advising that hardcourt/tennis courts/Muga Courts should all be closed and therefore, this includes our hardcourt area but not the playing fields.  It was therefore, resolved to close the hardcourt area with immediate effect, including notification on Facebook and Roche Website.  It was resolved to leave the hardcourt area open as they are no longer a tennis court and are part of the playing field and do not fall into this category (Proposed: Councillor G. Rowe; Seconded: P. Jones)

 

 

19/21

Roche Public Conveniences/Bus Shelters (Including Costs and Support for Bus Shelter Seating in the Wooden Shelters:-  

 

Costs and Support for Bus Shelter Seating in the Wooden Shelters:-  It was resolved to obtain a quotation for a steel resting seat from Minear Engineering or possibly ask for assistance from our support package from the Poachers site depending on the price of the quotation received, the latter to be decided after the quotation has been received (Proposed: Councillor P. Jones; Seconded: Councillor Mrs. S. Tippett) Action: Clerk.

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk

20/21

Footpath Signs/Matters:-  None.

 

21/21

Working Group Party for the Village - Street/Road Signs in the Village/Parish and general tidy up of the Village/Parish as a whole:- Report from Vicky Bundy advising the litter pick went well in early January and there were 5 people in attendance, and they collected 5 large black bags full.  She was glad about the new pickers as another two broke.  She is still happy to collect again in March if restrictions allow and along with her Husband they will probably do some more in between as they have seen a lot on the outskirts of the village.  Clerk to let Vicky Bundy know what we are doing about the shed Action: Clerk.

 

 

 

 

Clerk

22/21

Articles for Parish Council Website/Newsletter:- It was agreed to include information on solar and small grants being temporarily suspended Action: Clerk.

Clerk

23/21

Correspondence – Clerk listed correspondence and actions required:-

1.     Cornwall Council – Town & Parish Council Covid-19 Update – 11th December, 18th December 2020; 8th January 2021

2.     Cornwall Council – Voluntary & Community Sector Covid-19 Update – 11th December 2020

3.     Great Western Railway – New Timetable and Christmas

4.     Sara Marsh – Community Larder opening hours during the festive period

5.     CALC – Cornwall Council Local Funding Scheme – Follow up meeting – Thursday 11th February 2021

6.     Office of Police & Crime Commissioner – Update on Tier three’s visiting Cornwall

7.     CALC – Council’s Christmas concern as Covid-19 cases rise across Cornwall

8.     CALC – Christmas Update

9.     Cornwall Council – Rise in Cases

10. Cormac Solutions – Highways & Environment Update

11. Great Western Railway – Timetable Update

12. Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner – Covid Restrictions – What you can and cannot do in a Tier 3 Area

13. Cornwall Development Company – 2020 Annual Review

14. Great Western Railway – Return to GWR

15. England Illegal Money Lending Team

16. CALC – Briefing on new Lockdown

17. Cornwall Council – Tier 5 for England and associated Government Guidance

18. CALC – Invitation: Wales & West Utilities Regional Stakeholder Workshops – January 2021

19. CALC – Q&A Session on Facebook Live

20. Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner – Covid-19 Vaccine Text Scam Alert

21. Great Western Railway – Timetable Update

22. CALC – Briefing – Covid in Cornwall and Play Areas Update

23. Steve Double – New Year Update

24. CALC – SLCC Smaller Councils Meeting

25. CALC – Job Vacancies

26. Cornwall Council – Virtual Councillor Fair – Online Event – Saturday 16th January 2021 at 10am

27. Cornwall Council – Localism Strategy Launch

28. Cornwall Council – China Clay Community Network Panel Meeting – Monday 8th February 2021 at 7pm via Microsoft Teams

29. CALC – Local Elections to go ahead – Statement by the House of Commons, Government has confirmed the current elections in England will go ahead as planned in May 2021

30. Clerks & Councils Direct Magazine

 

24/21

To arrange any Sub-Committee Meetings required:-  Chairman is hoping to arrange a Sub-Committee Meeting to discuss a future skateboard park.

 

25/21

Any Urgent Matters the Chairman considers relevant for this meeting:- Councillor P. Jones reported on just down the A30 under the Tregonetha fly over there appears to be people living in caravans.  Cornwall Councillor J. Wood reported it has been noted and followed up by Public Health and Environmental.

 

26/21

Date of next Meeting:- Wednesday the 10th February 2021 at 6.30pm in the Roche Victory Hall Large Committee Meeting Roche, Roche Victory Hall or via Microsoft Teams depending on the Country’s status next month.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting closed at 7.55pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature:     ………………………………………………

                                  Chairman

 

 

Date:            10th February 2021