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Theft from Church

Please phone with any information on 101 or e-mail general.enquiries@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Officers are investigating a report of a burglary in St Mabyn Church

This was committed sometime between Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd March 2014.

A collection box was damaged and items stolen include a painting "The Deposition of Christ" and a Police Truncheon.

If you have any information relating to this burglary please phone 101 quoting crime BB/14/458.

photograph  Andy Titcomb

ST MABYN PARISH COUNCIL minutes February

Minutes of the Meeting of St Mabyn Parish Council held on Tuesday, 4^th February 2014 in the Memorial Hall, St Mabyn at 7.30pm.

Present:  Cllrs. A FInnamore (Chairman), M Grigg (Vice Chairman), Mrs C Bray, Mrs A Martin (nee Bunney),  R Chadwick, S Collop, M Menhenitt.

Also attending:  Mrs J Hoskin (Parish Clerk) Cllr J Rowe (Cornwall Council)

1.Public Session:  There were no members of the public present.

Cornwall Council:  Cllr J Rowe reported on the forthcoming years Cornwall Council budget and the further cuts that needed to be made.  The number of Directors and Management Staff will be reduced.

The government continued to debate the capping of precepts for Town and Parish Council’s.

A question was raised about the dog warden service and Cllr Rowe clarified that the number of wardens had been reduced and therefore each warden now covered a larger area.

Police:  No report received.  It was noted that PCSO Lloyd Paynter had moved stations and was now based in St Blazey.  A new PCSO will be appointed to cover the rural areas.

2.  Apologies for non attendance were received from Cllrs. Mrs P Lloyd, R Clark, D Masters.

3.  Members Declarations of Interest:  Cllr M Menhenitt declared an interest on Agenda Item 6 – Planning Applications PA13/1697.

4.  Minutes:  The Minutes of the Meeting held on the  7^th January 2014, as circulated, were confirmed and signed by the Chairman following an amendment to those present (Mrs C Bray not Mrs C Grigg).

5.  Matters Arising: 

Item 10 – Environment Agency Consultation on an environment permit application for the sewage treatment plant serving the Mabena Lea development.  It was noted that the smells continued to come

up from the manholes. The Environment Agency had been informed of this.

Item 12 – Greenwix Junction – The white van continued to park on the grass verge at the junction.

6.  Planning Applications / Planning Matters:

PA13/1697  Mr & Mrs A Kellow, Treveglos Farm, St Mabyn –

Extension of dry cow loose housing within yard at Treveglos Farm.

Cllr M Menehnitt abstained.  Support.

Planning Decisions:

PA13/07973  Land at Kelly Green, St Tudy – Notification of an appeal by the applicant against Cornwall Councils decision to refuse the application for the Installation of ground mounted photovoltaic array and associated works.

Planning Matters:

2009/00521 AD & SW Kellow, Treveglos Farm, St Mabyn – Construction of a young stock / calf rearing shed.  It was reported that Condition 2 (planting) on this application had not been adhered to.  The Planning Officer Enforcement Section had been notified in the past and will be contacted again.

7.  Accounts / Financial Matters:  Councillors approved the cheque payments presented.  The finance report is issued as Part 2 of these minutes.

2012/2013 Audited Accounts:  The Clerk notified Councillors of the audit return and the completion of the audit for the 2012/2013 financial year.

Bank Mandate Form:  Councillors were asked to complete the bank mandate form to include updated signatories.

8.  CC Local Maintenance Project – Footpaths:  Nothing to report.

9.  Playing Field – Inspection Reports  - update on maintenance work:  Cllr R Clark had completed the recent inspection but was unable to attend the meeting to give  verbal report.  

Cllr A Finnamore offered to complete the inspections for the forthcoming month.

10.  Correspondence:

o   Cornwall Council – Information on the consultation of the future of affordable housing

(31^st January – 14^th March 2014)

o   Cornwall Council – Notification of temporary road closure at Station Road to Dinhams Bridge on 17^th – 21^st February 2014 for tree works.

o   The Planning Inspectorate – Information on the application by Cornwall Council for an Order granting Development Consent for the A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement and an invitation to a preliminary meeting on the 6^th February 2014.

11.  To Agree / Discuss:

o   Cornwall Council Community Network Meeting, if available:  Notes from the December 2013 meeting were available.  The next meeting was scheduled for the 13^th March 2014.
o   Provision of a Parish Council notice board in Station Road:  Nothing to report.

o   St Mabyn Memorial Hall Committee – Confirmation of constitution for the committee:  The Clerk had received an email from the Secretary of the Hall Committee.  Cllr Mrs A Martin had assisted the Clerk in obtaining a copy of the constitution.  Cllr M Grigg offered to become the Parish Council representative on this Committee.

o   Appointment of Contractors for 2014/2015 for grass cutting work / agency grass cutting / footpath trimming / public toilet and bus shelter cleaning. 

The Clerk was awaiting a reply from the grass cutting contractor (County Garden SW) as to the contract price for the forthcoming year. 

The Chairman confirmed that the contractor would continue with the agency agreement work.  It was noted that Mr David Barnes would continue with the footpath trimming.

Ms McNary will be offered the cleaning contract for 2014/2015.

o   To discuss the options of car parking in the village:  Cllr M Grigg reported on the pre-school Ofsted report and the lack of outside play facilities and parking.  Options to change the entrance to the public toilets was discussed.  The school, now part of an academy may address the facilities needed and parking matters. It was agreed to wait for the academy to contact the Parish Council should they need to do so.

12.  Parish Matters / Any other Business:

o   Highway matters – The ditches at the edge of the carriageway along the Longstone Road required cleaning to prevent further flooding along this road. 

o   South West Water - A water hydrant outside Glebe Cottage had sunken and required reinstating.

o   Dog Fouling -  It was noted that some dog owners were picking up after their pets but then throwing the bag of dog faeces into the hedge.

13.  Date of next Meeting:  Tuesday, 4^th March 2014.

14.  To close the Meeting to the public:  There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm.

15.  Closed Session:  Minutes separately recorded

With thanks to J. Hoskin (Parish Clerk)       

ST MABYN PARISH COUNCIL minutes January

Minutes of the Meeting of St Mabyn Parish Council held on Tuesday, 7^thJanuary 2014 in the Memorial Hall, St Mabyn at 7.30pm.

Present:  Cllrs. A Finnamore (Chairman), M Grigg (Vice Chairman), Mrs A Martin, Mrs C Bray,

R Clark, M Menhenitt, R Chadwick.

Also attending:  Mrs J Hoskin (Parish Clerk)

                                    Three members of the public

1.Public Session:  The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and invited the members of the public to address the Council if they so wished.

Items reported included:-

o   The dog bins overflowing.  The Chairman reported this had been reported and was due to changes in the collection times over the Christmas / New Year period.

o   The excavated trench in Wadebridge Road required ‘topping up’.

o   The potholes near the junction with the B3266.

o   A vehicle accident near Dinhams Bridge where the driver had swerved to miss a tractor had hit a bad pothole (St Kew parish)

o   The weeds encroaching over the brick paved area in the Burial Ground (The Council agreed to instruct the contractor to weed spray this area when weather conditions improve).

Cornwall Council – No report received.

Police:  No report received.  The Clerk had received the 2014 visit dates for the police mobile surgery.  These will be displayed on the notice boards.

2.  Apologies for non attendance were received from Cllrs. Mrs P Lloyd, S Collop, J Rowe (Cornwall Council).

3.  Members Declarations of Interest:  None declared at this stage of the meeting.

4.  Minutes:  The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 3^rd December 2013, as circulated, were confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

5.  Matters Arising: 

Item 1 – Public Session:  The Clerk will follow up the report of the missing signs.

6.  Planning Applications / Planning Matters: There were no applications presented for consideration at this meeting.

Planning Decisions:

PA13/09321  Miss Nicholls, 29 Greenwix Parc, St Mabyn –Convert garage int0 a habitable room – Approved.

7.  Accounts / Financial Matters:  Councillors approved the cheque payments presented.  The finance report is issued as Part 3 of these minutes.

8.  CC LMP Footpaths:  Nothing to report.

9.  Playing Field:  The repairs and maintenance work had now been completed.  The junior goal posts have been repaired and placed on the village green, the site originally chosen for this equipment.

Cllr R Clark offered to carry out the inspections for the forthcoming month.

10. Correspondence:

o   Environment Agency – Consultation on an environmental permit application for the sewage treatment plant serving the Mabena Lea development  at St Mabyn, the Operator being Linden Homes:  The Council approved the response drafted by Cllrs. Mrs A Martin and M Menhenitt.

o   Cornwall Council – Information on Traffic Management for Community Events.

o   NHS Peninsula Community Health – Annual Review 2011-2013 and Newsletter.

o   Letters from a parishioner continued to be received and forwarded to the Cornwall Council Legal Department.

11.  To Agree / Discuss: 

·       Cornwall Council Community Network Meeting:  No report available.

·       The condition of the Public Toilets and the current cleaning contract:  The toilets were reported to be clean and tidy.  Councillors agreed to monitor the facilities for the next month and discuss the contract for the 2014/2015 year at the next meeting.

·       Provision of a Parish Council Notice Board in Station Road:  The Clerk will follow up the enquiry with Cornwall Council seeking permission to erect an additional notice board in Station Road.

·       St Mabyn Memorial Hall Committee – to appoint a Councillor to attend the next meeting in January 2014:  Following an email from the Chairman of the Hall Committee concerning the appointment of a Parish Council representative on the Committee. Cllr Mrs A Martin offered to liaise with the Clerk and obtain a copy of the constitution for the Hall Committee.

·       Appointment of contractors for 2014/2015 for grass cutting / agency grass cutting / footpath trimming / public toilet and bus shelter cleaning:

It was unanimously agreed that the existing grass cutting contractor be offered the contract for a further year, with the amendment that the grass be picked up when conditions are such that it will not wilt.  The contractor will be invited to provide a cost for the removal of the grass.

It was agreed to offer the agency grass cutting work and footpath trimming work to the current contractors.

The contract for the public toilet and bus shelter cleaning to be discussed at the next meeting on 4^th February 2014.

12.  Parish Matters / Any other Business:

·       Parish Website – It was noted that Parish Council information on the parish website was not up to date in respect of the start time of the meetings.

·       Agenda – Cllr R Clark had received a report that the dates on the agenda for this meeting were incorrect and the agenda had been displayed in the notice board but not in a level position, and a picture of this had been posted on the parish website.

·       Greenwix Junction:   A white van was continually parking on the verge at the Greenwix junction causing a visibility obstruction and damage to the grassed area.  A letter will be sent to the householder.

·       Highway matters – A ‘dip’ in the surface road by the water hydrant in Station Road, just below Greenwix will be reported.  The surface of the road between Trevilder and Slades required some repair work.  Cormac solutions had dealt with a report of mud on the road from Highgates to Dinhams Bridge.

·       Provision of Parking in the Village:  Agreed to place this item on the agenda for the next meeting.

13.  Date of next Meeting:  Tuesday, 4^th February 2014.

14.  To close the Meeting to the public:  There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50pm.

15.  Closed Session:   No Closed Session held.

16.  To close the Meeting:  Meeting closed.

With thanks to J. Hoskin (Parish Clerk)   

Hit and run?

Plen-an-Gwari at St Mabyn?

Rod Lyon, former Grand Bard of the Cornish Gorsedd searching for  ‘lost’ theatrical rounds of Cornwall, has found clues for a Plen-an-Gwari at St Mabyn. The location is the field known as Long Sentry field next to the school.

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Parish Council minutes of January meeting

Interested in spirituality?

You are welcome to join a free 6 week course at one of these venues:
Trelowarth Watergate Lane 10.30-12 starting 6/3 -led by Dave Elkington
Many Views Longstone Road  7- 8.30 starting 8/3 – led by Steve Williams

Each session will be based on a clip from the film 'The Way' starring Martin Sheen followed by discussion, study and quiet meditation.
Sheen  plays a father, who makes a pilgrimage across Northern Spain -following the death of his son.
During the journey he meets many fellow travellers and many questions about spirituality are raised.
RJ