MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ST MEWAN PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT TREWOON VILLAGE HALL AT 7.00 PM ON WEDNESDAY

11^th JANUARY 2012

PRESENT: Councillors Mrs J M Padley (Chairman), Cllr Mrs JE Hamley, P G Twining, R Meldrum, Mrs P M Mitchell, Mrs J Ringrose, Mrs G P Tarbox, Mrs H V Old, J B Blake, A M Barnes, R T Best, C Passmore, PCSO Harris and seven members of the public.

In Attendance:L C Budge, Clerk to the Council, Mrs H J Tucker Clerical Assistant.

Min 1/12APOLOGIES: Were received from Cllr A C Wynn, J B Blake (who would have to leave early) and Lord Teverson.

Min 2/12 PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Residents of Trevanion Road, Trewoon voiced concern about the water coming from the fields above their properties through their gardens and garages and then down the drives. This problem had been going on for years. The flood system that was put in by Restormel to take storm water to Gover doesn’t seem to be working. There seems to be a lot more problems since the new housing development at Carne Hill has been built. The clerk advised that water arising from the new site at Carne Hill would eventually be piped down through the allotments, which could alleviate some of the problem. Cllr Mrs Hamley stated that Mr Cundy has been in contact with Restormel Council several times over the years, and a drain was put in but now there is too much water for the drain to take away. Cornwall Council needs to maintain this leat properly. The clerk explained that it was Cornwall Council’s problem to sort, but members of the public felt that they were always being ‘passed around’. After a long discussion and points being made about flooding both at Trevanion and at the Green it was agreed that we will contact Cornwall Council and ask them to clear the leat again.

Min 3/12 BEAT MANAGERS REPORT: PCSO Harris reported that there had been no major incidents in the Parish. There had been five crimes, three arrests and a theft of horse rugs. The thefts on the Imerys sites seem to have eased. The new beat manager is unable to meet with PCSO Harris as much as they would like. From the middle of 2012 they may go back to a designated area, the size of which may be increased and the number of New Beat Managers may also be reduced. PCSO Harris along with other PCSO’s is secure for another year, due to funding from the Home Office. He also confirmed that he remains aware of the speeding concerns in the parish and that they will include Trelowth Road in there mobile speeding checks. Cllr Mrs Padley advised that the DVLA have been in Sticker Car Park and have clamped some vehicles there. PCSO Harris then left the meeting.

Min 4/12 REPORT OF THE CORNWALL COUNCILLOR: Cllr Lord Teverson was unable to attend tonight’s meeting, however, he had sent a report a copy of which was distributed to all councillors.

Min 5/12 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: There were no declarations of interest.

Min 6/12 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING: The minutes of the meeting held on 7^th December 2011 were accepted as a true record. (Prop: Cllr Mrs J E Hamley, Sec: Cllr JB Blake)

Min 7/12 MATTERS ARISING: There were no matters arising.

Min 8/12 SITU – PROPOSSED DEVELOPMENT AT TREWOON PRESENTATION BY ANGELA WARWICK: Situ proposed a development in the fields between Trewoon and Lower Woodside. Her background was as a senior Planning Officer at Restormel Council. They had prepared a ‘flag ship’ scheme at Lostwithiel and the proposal had been accepted. They take a more holistic view of the site and what the parish councils thoughts are. They have no planning ideas at the moment, and are very conscious that this is a green belt dividing Trewoon from St. Austell. They have looked at providing a park on the east of the site. In terms of housing needs can look at the parish and also the St. Austell needs. They are aware of the 41 houses with Coastline. They looked at local housing needs in Lostwithiel, and were surprised at the request for affordable housing to buy, with no housing association involved. She wants to gauge the reaction of St Mewan Parish Council and wants to work with a small group to see what is needed, for example a football pitch and still keep the divide between Trewoon and St Austell. The housing proposed would be on the Gover side of the road and not extending so far west as the Coyte Farm proposals. Cllr Twining queried whether any houses built will be at the lower end of affordable housing, and read out extracts from Lord Teverson’s report. He therefore felt the interest of this parish is not affordable housing. M/s Warrick said that according to the Housing Register there is a need for affordable housing. They did a housing needs survey at Lostwithiel -very specific, i.e. 1 bed 2 bed etc. They had names and addresses of people, and as soon as it was given planning permission they paid £1000 and therefore the commitment was there. If they carry out a housing survey and it is found there is no need then they will not proceed with the scheme. They are aware of the Coyte Farm development, and of the Wainhomes appeal. The Planning Officer is very clear that if there is not support for the scheme then they will not get permission. The houses would be for sale only, ranging as an example from £67k for one bedroom to under £100k. A 106 Agreement would apply. They can provide mortgage advice if required. Halifax and Nationwide are the only two building societies lending to first time buyers at present. In response to further questions M/s Warrick advised that they planned approximately 30 houses, 50% of which would be affordable. Cllr Tarbox queried the access, and this would be on Edgcumbe Road. Cllr Old commented that with the proposed Ecotown and the road already ‘jam packed’ any development in Trewoon is going to be very difficult. M/s Warrick advised that she will stay in contact with us and then left the meeting.

Min 9/12 CALC CHAIRMANSHIP TRAINING: No one was available to attend the training.

Cllr Blake left the meeting at 19.58pm

Min 10/12OLYMPIC TORCH EVENT: As the Olympic torch will be going through Trewoon, Cllr Mrs Hamley and Cllr Mrs Padley agreed to hold a meeting on 1^st February in Trewoon Village Hall at 7.00 pm to see what events can be organised to celebrate this. It was resolved to put the date on the Parish Website. It was agreed to collate a list of organisations and write and ask if they want to get involved.

Min 11/12 SOUTH WEST WATER PIPELINE THROUGH ALLOTMENTS: South West Water are currently putting in drainage pipeline through the village and down through the allotments. There is going to be a meeting on Friday 13^th January at 10pm - all the allotment holders have been invited. Cllr Mrs Old asked if there have been any studies carried out as the work being done may just push the problems onto Polgooth. The Clerk will highlight this to them.

Min 12/12 TRAVELLER PITCH FUNDING: For information, Cornwall Council has been awarded quite a large sum of money to facilitate travellers’ sites. This is for 30 pitches and is for County Council owned sites. It was agreed that we should be vigilant.

Min 13/12 CORNWALL COUNCIL PLANNING REGENERATION TRAINING: It was resolved any councillors able to attend would contact the clerk.

The Chairman read out a letter received from Cornwall Blind association. It was resolved to award a grant of £50 (Prop: Cllr PG Twining, Sec: Cllr C Passmore)

Min 15/12 APPLICATION FOR GRANT – CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE: The Chairman read out a letter received from Cornwall Air Ambulance. It was resolved to award a grant of £50 (Prop: Cllr PG Twining, Sec: Cllr Mrs JE Hamley)

Min 16/12 2011 MODEL CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT: It was resolved to accept this. (Prop Cllr Mrs Hamley, Sec Cllr Meldrum) All agreed.

Min 17/12 RAMBLERS WALK PROGRAM: It was agreed to put this on the parish notice boards. This was passed to Cllr Mrs Old

Min 18/12 CAME & COMPANY - PARISH COUNCILLORS GUIDE TO INSURANCE: This document is an update for councillors on insurance and will be sent to all councillors via email.

Min 19/12 SEC CONTRACTING STICKER CAR PARK LIGHTING ANNUAL INSPECTION: Sticker car park lighting inspection has been carried out and there were no items raised.

Min 20/12 CORNWALL COUNCIL LOCAL MAINTENANCE PARTNERSHIP: Cornwall Council had supplied a map of new proposed cutting arrangements for our network. It was resolved to hold a Rights of Way meeting to check on the amount of cutting required for each path. A query was raised on the footpath that goes through the slip road off the bypass to Polgooth via Bosinver. This footpath goes across some fields and the entrance lane from Bosinver entrance to the stile this is always over grown. On the map this is proposed for cutting once, but we can always cut them more often. A query was raised whether there was any news on the adoption of the footpaths through the estates at Sticker and it was agreed to chase this up.

21/12 FINANCIAL MATTERS: - The following receipts and payments due were detailed:-

Receipts: Nil.

Payments: The following payments are due:- £

L C Budge Salary & Expenses 628.10

Mrs H J Tucker " " " 75.21

David Eastlake Website 37.12

EDF Energy Sticker Car Park 124.01

HMRC Income Tax & NI 569.91

Trewoon Village Hall Room Hire 10.00

It was then resolved that the payments be made. (Prop: Cllr PG Twining, Sec: Cllr Mrs JE Hamley)

CORRESPONDENCE: Items of interest were made available to all members at the meeting.

Min 22/12 REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE: Thereport of the planning meeting was read and agreed to be a true record. (Prop: Cllr A M Barnes, Sec: Cllr Mrs G P Tarbox)

Min 23/12 REPORT OF THE RIGHTS OF WAY COMMITTEE: No meeting had been held.

Min 24/12 REPORT OF THE PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE: No meeting had been held.

Min 25/12 URGENT BUSINESS CONSIDERED NECESSARY BY THE CHAIRMAN: Cornwall Council have decided to move the Performing Arts Section at St. Austell Library to Threemilestones.

Min 26/12 MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE PARISH: The latest position was queried on the proposed bus shelter on the opposite side of the road to the existing one in Trelowth on the old A390. It was agreed that we get this started. Cllr Best asked if the proposed development for Coyte Farm could be placed on the next agenda and this was agreed. We have until 2^nd March to comment on the St. Austell Area Regeneration Plan. A series of events will be held across the county. We wrote to Cornwall Council a very strong letter about the proposed Core Strategy, but we have seen no evidence that this has been taken note of, and it was suggested that we send the same letter again. On the Parish Plan it was thought we ought to contact those who gave grants (CRCC etc) and ask them where we go from here. We need advice on how to keep the villages etc. The Parish Plan is not yet complete. Computer programs are now out of date, and we need to have new software. Prop: Cllr Passmore, 2^nd Cllr Mrs Mitchell - all agreed. Sticker Car Park – the Village Association would like to plant a tree by the Bus Shelter. Queries were raised about the roots and cables in this area. Cllr Twining then proposed that we give permission for the tree planting, but within the triangle at the back. This was seconded by Cllr Mrs Hamley and agreed. The clerk reported that Grampound Parish Council has approached us to find out the advantages and problems with providing a Car Park and the clerk had explained to them our experiences over the years.

Min 27/12 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – the date of the next meeting is Wednesday 22^nd February 2012 at 7pm in Polgooth Village Hall.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.00 pm (21.00 hours).

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Chairman