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DRAFT MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2005
Present: R. Ballard, E. Cardwell, R. Hudson, D. Liddiard, M. Wilson, M. Meddings,
W. Acworth, R. Desmeules, R. Scorey, D. Gaines (District Councillor),
M. McDonnel (NWN), J. Hutchings (Deputy Clerk)
The Governor’s of the Primary School have written to John Winstanley with their comments
on the Safe Routes to Schools Plan.
Consultation is in progress regarding the Permit Order for parent parking at the start and end of
the school day.
Croft Nursery School: there has been positive feedback in regard to the new school building.
Change in Planning Structure: there are now two planning areas – Eastern and Western.
Cllr James Mole will represent Hungerford on the Western Planning Committee, with
Cllr Gaines as his deputy should he be unable to attend a meeting. The new structure will
result in more frequent meetings.
05/001 It was moved without notice and at Cllr Medding’s request the Council resolved to discuss the matter of
the recent resignations and the statutary requirements of the situation. The Mayor explained the need
for advertising the vacancies, which may or may not result in the need for an election. If an election is not
required the Council can then resolve to co-opt.
1) Minutes of the meeting of 10th January 2005
Subject to the amendment that signatories for cheques should be members of the
F&GP committee and not all members of the Council, the minutes were signed as
a true record of the meeting. Proposed: Cllr Wilson, seconded: Cllr Cardwell.
1a) Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received on behalf of Cllrs Morgan and Small.
2) Declaration of Interests
There were no declarations of interests.
3) Mayor’s Report
The Mayor attended five events last month.
3a) The Valentine’s Ball – tickets are selling quite well.
4) Matters Arising
It was moved without notice that the position of Deputy Mayor should be discussed.
05/002 The Council resolved that the Deputy Mayor should not be appointed until the annual
meeting in May. The Mayor is quite happy to continue without a deputy.
5) Finance and General Purposes
Cllr Cardwell proposed the adoption of the Accounts presented in the sum of £4843.22, seconded:
Cllr Liddiard. Agreed.
Cheques were signed by Cllrs Liddiard and Ballard. Cllr Cardwell audited.
5a) There was no report from the Chairman of this committee due to his absence.
On receipt of his cheque for the outstanding amount of the Mayor’s allowance Cllr Liddiard
re-imbursed Cllr Ballard with the sum of £200, the amount used by the previous Mayor from
this year’s allowance.
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6) Highways and Transport
Report given by Cllr Hudson as per the minutes distributed.
7) Environment and Planning
In the absence of the Chairman, Cllr Scorey read out the plans, decisions and minutes of the
last Environment and Planning meeting
8) Recreation Amenities and War Memorials
Minutes of the last meeting have been distributed.
Cllr Ballard attended the Rugby Club’s School’s Tag Rugby Competition. Six schools took part and
the event was very well attended.
9) Town Plan
Cllr Hudson reported on the progress of the working groups.
There is to be an open forum on Thursday 10th February, 7.30p.m. at the Football Club.
Date of next meeting: 7th March 2005
Signed:………………………………………….
Mayor/Chairman 7th March 2005
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05/003 It was resolved: that the sum of £4930.26 is paid to Beryl Fowler as her retirement gratuity.
Proposed Cllr Meddings, seconded Cllr Wilson. Agreed.
Action: Deputy Clerk to write to the Inland Revenue with a copy of this resolution.
Signed…………………………………..
Mayor/Chairman 11th February 2005