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CHIPSTABLE PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish comprises Raddington, Chipstable & Waterrow with an electorate of around 200

The Chairman is -- Mr. D. Grandfield Glencott Waterrow ( Tel. 01984 629120)

The Vice Chairman is -- Mr. J. Roberts Springbrook Chipstable, Tel. 01984 624173

Councillors -- Mr. K. Martin Denhill Farm, Chipstable Tel. 01984 623532

Mr. D. Moody -- Withycombe Farm , Chipstable Tel. 01984 623542

Mr. E. Genrey -- Collards Waterrow (Tel 01984624434)

Parish Clerk -- Mrs. S. Newman – (Tel. 01398 361346)

E-mail – sheila@chips.wanadoo.co.uk

District Councillors - Mr. Eddie Gaines Tor House, Ford Road,

Wiveliscombe - 01984 624657

Mrs. Mary Whitmarsh, Elms Green,

Chipstable, Taunton 01984 623286

County Councillor - Mrs. Caroline Smeaton, Medecia Cottage

Cheddon Fitzpaine Taunton 01823 412830

THE ANNUAL CHIPSTABLE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

was held on 2^nd. June 2010.

The Chairman reported on the past year’s planning applications & the state of the footpaths & bridleways which are in a reasonable condition . The refurbished car park at “ Miltons “ is now in operation & being used by local residents. He paid tribute to Mr.Quick & Mr. Grabham for repairing the pot holes & clearing the ditches & providing salt & grit around the Parish .He also expressed thanks to the farmers who cleared snow from the lanes during the winter months.

FINANCE -- The Precept of £1750 has been received & he mentioned that it was £100 less than last year’s figure.

The balance of the Current Account at 31^st March 2010 was £2526.

The Audit has been set for 2^nd. June 2010 in Bath.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

This meeting followed the Parish meeting on Wed. 2^nd June 2010

Mr. David Grandfield was re- elected Chairman
Mr. John Roberts was re- elected Vice Chairman

Items discussed were : A depth of water gauge at Bulland Ford had not been approved but it was noticed that the “ Flood “ signs were incorrect & will be replaced by markers reading “ Ford “.

Rights of Way -- Following restructuring measures , there are now 7 Wardens to cover 40 parishes. Mr. Glen Martin is in charge of Chipstable among others.

Mr. Fenton agreed to continue as our footpath liaison officer.

Neighbourhood Watch -- Mr. Roberts reported a theft of a horse box, quad bikes chain saws & locally , farm gates & livestock.

Roads -- Pot holes & a need for grass cutting on the B3227 /Challick lane would be reported.

Finance -- Cheques were signed for the Internal Auditor , the Parish Magazine, hire of the Hall & the clerk’s salary.

Planning -- Plans have been submitted for Westbrook, Little Bovey Farm and Severidges, all at Waterrow.

Next Meeting : Wednesday 4^th. August 2010 at 7.30 p.m. at the Community Hal

Every one welcome to attend.

VOLUNTEERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO JOIN THE SPEED WATCH TEAM

(Contact 01984 623942)