Present: G. Willcox (Chair), D. Creed, J. Gane, A. Creed, M. Heal, A.Oakerbee, T. Holley, S. Petherbridge (Applicant for vacant seat on the parish council) and one other parishoner representing The West Pennard Traffic Action Group.
Public Speaking-time:-
Representative from the above group informed the parish council a petition requesting speed indicator devices will be presented at the next meeting.
There were Nil Declarations of Interest.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved and signed.
Matters arising from the last minutes:-
Clerk reported Somerset Council Traffic management are in the process of updating documentation for Speed Indicator Devices and will forward when completed.
The Traffic Management Action Group have been informed.
Avon and Somerset Police have been contacted to perform regular speed checks.
War Memorial.
T. Holley reported having received a quote from Bale Stonemasonry for £1092 incl VAT. to take out damaged stones and replace with new, grout with a lime and mortar mix to match the stones and carve a chamfer on the stones.
To be completed for Remembrance Sunday.
Damaged Bollard.
P. Gurl to instigate repair in time for Remembrance Sunday.
Correspondence:-
Application form and 100 word testimony presented by S. Petherbridge in respect of councillor vacancy.
Voting to take place following statutory notice at November meeting.
Report from Lord P. Chant re alleged burning of asbestos and planning contravention/Manor Farm. Information only.
Matter has been referred to Somerset Council.
Somerset Council Community Working Review.
T. Holley requested to complete survey.
SALC Training Dates, Somerset Council Planning Policy News October 2025, Avalon and Poldens Highways Meeting Notes August 2025 circulated.
Notice of Temporary Road Closure ttro473584E Southtown lane, 27th October 09.30-15.30Hrs for Openreach to carry out pole testing and tree cutting works (posted at westpennard.org.uk and village noticeboard).
Finance:-
Notice of Conclusion of Audit - duly posted at westpennard.org.uk and on village noticeboard on 22.09.25.
Bank Balance @ 12.09.25 - £14,252.31.
This includes the remaining £5,000 from the GFL Fund.
Cheques drawn:-
- Murfdog, £160.00, Updates to Website.
- Royal British legion, £20.00, Poppy Wreath.
- PKF Littlejohn, £252.00, Audit Fee.
Planning.
Installation of 2No conservation style rooflights to rear roof slope/The Old Manor/Kennard Moor Drove/Coxbridge/Planning Ref 2025/1564/LBC.
It was Proposed, seconded and passed Recommend Approval.
Highways Matters.
- Blocked drain opposite Inistor, Southtown Lane - work in progress.
- Moggs hole has had two areas of the road patched.
- Stockbridge Lane is in a hazardous state.
- Subsidence/road damage outside Old farm, Page Lane.
Items 3 and 4 to be reported to Highways.
Flood resilience meetings - Cllr. A. Creed to confirm next date and venue.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.