Another Parish meeting this evening -in Randwick - lots and lots on the agenda including a good discussion on the proposals for development at Sunnyridge, Townsend. As a member of the Development Control Committee I can't pass comment on this now but I will consider all the evidence when it comes to committee. I would certainly recommend people to let the Planning Department know their views before 28th August.Other items that came up include looking at consultation over what to do with the old Guide Hut that is falling apart, working more with other parishes, the National Trust campsite (see 14th July Blog), street lighting (see 9th August Blog), getting a flashing ineractive speed sign like Whiteshill and Ruscombe (see 11th August Blog) news that the 20mph zone for Randwick centre, Bread Street and Ruscombe is moving ahead (see 15th August Blog), concerns over the grit bins being emptied - the open bins are a serious concern as they are repeated targets for being tipped over (see photo from earlier this year) - salt is banned in many countries for use on roads as it impacts so harshly on water courses and wildlife (see 23rd May Blog).
Plus the District Council apparently refusing a request to have rolls of plastic bags rather than these knotted bags delivered each week and end up littering the place - I'll investigate that more.
The Parish agreed to try and improve information to the parish so they will try and do a monthly column in the Runner. There was lots more but think that covers the main items.
5 comments:
why are the minutes not posted for all to read. They surely have to be typed up anyway and could be read through randwick website
I totally agree. The Parish Council discussed this issue at the last meeting. They have agreed to do a monthly summary in the Randwick Runner - but that only goes to 300 plus people. There are also plans to put minutes on the three Parish noticeboards. I will see if they will consider the Randwick website.
thank you.could they also publish the councils accounts so we can see where are money goes. I have issues re grass cutting and the amount of litter on our streets. I understand cainscross PC pays for additional services not covered by SDC or Glos CC
Cainscross do pay for extra litter collection. It is something that has been raised at Randwick Parish Council meetings. The accounts are public documents. From memory Randwick get about £15,000 a year - this is low compared to many Parishes and they may well consider raising it next year. Grasscutting alone (incl playing fields) is £2000 a year and they are looking at how to improve the situation. Other expenses from memory include £700 on elections, £3000 on village hall and £1500 on repairs. I will see if they can publish the exact figures somewhere more accessible!
I'm told the Parish Council accounts are published and available for comment at the PC AGM in April.
The minutes of the monthly meetings do not become minutes until approved and signed at the next meeting. The budget for this year has been agreed and will be published when grass cutting income has been finalized. At the moment there are no plans for putting information on the web as the Parish Clerk is not on the internet. However I am aware councillors are keen to reach more people - they will be looking at this issue more.
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