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4 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES BUT NOT INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA
It was noted that
anti-social behaviour logbooks are available from the police
the dog-bin at the northern end of Well Lane has not, as yet, been replaced
the reactivation of the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme will be an agenda item at the next meeting.
5 POLICE REPORT
PC Hopkins (who was present on his day off) reported that, since the meeting in July, four crimes (three of
criminal damage and one of arson) have been reported to the Police. Numerous reports concerning young
people causing a disturbance in and around the lych-gate have been received and the Police have attended
and dealt with those involved. PC Hopkins again stressed the serious nature of anti-social behaviour and
praised local residents for their action in reporting it. In answer to a question, he said he would investigate a
vehicle apparently abandoned in a field between High Cross and Ponjeravah.
Speaking on behalf of the Parish Council, the Chairman thanked PC Hopkins for giving up his free time to
deliver his report in person.
PC Hopkins left the meeting.
6 CORNWALL COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
CCllr Hatton praised PC Hopkins for his commitment, adding that he was greatly encouraged by his
approach to community policing.
CCllr Hatton reported that
he was saddened not to have heard from Mr Isaac concerning his proposals for a badminton club
the lane between High Cross and Polwheveral has been re-surfaced
drainage works at Port Navas have been completed
yellow paint has appeared on Bowling Green which implies that something will be done before the
end of the financial year
he has agreed to attend a training day which will deal with the safety aspects of spreading road salt
on the public highway
Speaking on behalf of the Parish Council, the Chairman offered his thanks through CCllr Hatton to County
Highways for the work done during the summer on roads in the parish.
7 PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS
It was agreed that the Emergency Committee should meet on October 19 at 7.00pm.
8 PARISH MATTERS
Winter Service Provision
The Clerk reported on Cornwall Council’s new policy concerning the provision and maintenance of salt bins
which (because this is a discretionary service) will all be withdrawn during the summer of 2011. Parish
Councils have been invited to consider whether or not to provide and maintain salt bins once Cornwall
Council ceases to provide the service. Following discussion, it was agreed to express an interest to Cornwall
in taking on the service and in attending a training session, but to defer making further decisions until after
the Emergency Committee meeting.
The garden in The Square
It was noted that Mr Dawson has made a proposal for the planting of the garden in The Square and that,
following publication of his proposal in Gweder Myras, there have been no comments from members of the
public. Cllr Williams spoke of the cost to the Council and offered another possible solution which involved
the planting of prostrate evergreen trees. It was agreed to seek quotations for both courses of action and to
bring them to the meeting in October for decision. The Clerk was asked to invite both the Gardening Society
and the School to become involved in this project.
The extension to the car park
Members noted that the meeting with the County Forester, Mr Oliver Bennett, had gone ahead as planned in
August and that it had been both positive and useful. Mr Bennett had agreed to the felling of the tree which
overhangs Bowling Green Road and the Clerk is now awaiting a letter from him to this effect prior to
submitting a Planning Application for Tree Works. Those who attended the meeting made the following
recommendations
plant new trees (which Cllr Nicholls undertook to do)
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