Parish of Urchfont Annual Meeting 2018 Annual Parish

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Parish of Urchfont Annual Meeting 2018

Parish of Urchfont Annual Meeting 2018

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda • Parish Council Update: The Last 12 Months

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda • Parish Council Update: The Last 12 Months – Dave Mottram • Ten Year Strategy – Dave Mottram • UPC Financial Update - Bill Donald • Urchfont Best – Best Kept Village Competition Entry – Dave Mottram • Farmer’s Field – Lewis Cowen • My New Job – Philip Whitehead • Questions and Answers

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda • Parish Council Update: The Last 12 Months

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda • Parish Council Update: The Last 12 Months • Ten Year Strategy – Dave Mottram • UPC Financial Update - Bill Donald • Urchfont Best – Best Kept Village Competition Entry – Dave Mottram • Farmer’s Field – Lewis Cowen • My New Job – Philip Whitehead • Questions and Answers

Annual Parish Meeting Chairman’s Report

Annual Parish Meeting Chairman’s Report

Councillors – April 2018 Councillor Role Lewis Cowen Farmer’s Field Website Contents Graham Creasey

Councillors – April 2018 Councillor Role Lewis Cowen Farmer’s Field Website Contents Graham Creasey Oakfrith Wood School Governors Graham Day Vice-Chairman 10 -Year Strategy Highways Bill Donald Outlying Areas Finance UPC Land Property Richard Hawkins Highways Trevor Hill Planning Maria Kemp Footpaths and By Ways Recreation Grounds Nicky Mitchell School and Pre-School Village Shop Community Bus Dave Mottram Chairman Sub-Contractors David Stephens Allotments Cemetery Social Media Royston Thomas Greens Trees

Providers of Support! • Parish Clerk • Planning Administrator - Bob Lunn - Sandra

Providers of Support! • Parish Clerk • Planning Administrator - Bob Lunn - Sandra Johnston

The Urchfont Community Spirit Thanks To: The Scarecrow Committee and Helpers The Rights of

The Urchfont Community Spirit Thanks To: The Scarecrow Committee and Helpers The Rights of Way Group The Friends of Oakfrith Wood and Farmer’s Field The Community Shop Staff Village Hall Management Committee Community Bus Committee and Drivers Those responsible for Gardening and Tidying ……. and all the other Volunteers who enhance life in the Parish

UPC Objectives for 2017 - 18 How Did We Do? Part 1 Ø UWLNP

UPC Objectives for 2017 - 18 How Did We Do? Part 1 Ø UWLNP Made following successful referendum Ø Ø PROW established enabling safer permanent access to playing field and Oakfrith Wood Ø Ø On going Implement a Management Plan for Farmer’s Field Ø Ø Update to follow Develop a 10 year strategy for infrastructure etc. to complement the UWLNP Ø Update to follow

UPC Objectives – 2017 / 2018 How did we do (Part 2) Ø Enter

UPC Objectives – 2017 / 2018 How did we do (Part 2) Ø Enter (and win!) CPRE Best Kept Village Competition Ø Very close 2 nd and trying again this year – more to follow Ø The Right Trees in the Right Place Initiative Ø Ongoing Ø UWLNP to be used when assessing Planning Applications Ø Being Used and Progress Against the Plan Monitored Ø Further explore transfer of remainder of Playing Field from WC to UPC Ø Ongoing

Other UPC Activities in 2017 - 2018 • Parish Contractor – New 5 year

Other UPC Activities in 2017 - 2018 • Parish Contractor – New 5 year contract let March 2018 • Replacement Gateway signs on Eastern approach to village • Extra safety measures on B 3098 • Resurfacing at Pond Green • Tree survey and remedial action • Farmer’s Field Management Plan • Assisted with installation of Shop Air-conditioning System • New Parish Notice Board for Wedhampton • Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) claimed back to 2012 and ongoing • Lamb Inn registered as Asset of Community Value • Consulted on Over 40 Planning Applications

Neighbourhood Plan

Neighbourhood Plan

UWLNP Community Referendum Thursday 20 th April 2017 Result: Yes - 367 No -

UWLNP Community Referendum Thursday 20 th April 2017 Result: Yes - 367 No - 43

UWLNP Progress Against the Plan Type / No. of Bedrooms Affordable 1 2 3

UWLNP Progress Against the Plan Type / No. of Bedrooms Affordable 1 2 3 4+ Total UWLNP Figures 6 15 16 37 Approved for Development 0 4 6 10

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Ten Year Strategy • UPC Financial Update -

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Ten Year Strategy • UPC Financial Update - Bill Donald • Urchfont Best – Best Kept Village Competition Entry – Dave Mottram • Farmer’s Field – Lewis Cowen • My New Job – Philip Whitehead • Questions and Answers

UPC 10 -Year Strategy A Review Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

UPC 10 -Year Strategy A Review Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Current Situation • Urchfont is a largely rural community with a strong agricultural underpinning

Current Situation • Urchfont is a largely rural community with a strong agricultural underpinning • Officially classified as a large village • The UWLNP has been made ØControlled modest future growth is almost guaranteed Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Current UPC obligations • Increased estate management as a result of Community Asset transfers

Current UPC obligations • Increased estate management as a result of Community Asset transfers • The cemetery • Farmer’s Field • The playing field • The Allotments Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Our Parish Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Our Parish Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

UWLNP Action Sheet Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

UWLNP Action Sheet Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Sources of Revenue • Annual precept • Future Community Infrastructure Levy funds • Earnings

Sources of Revenue • Annual precept • Future Community Infrastructure Levy funds • Earnings from assets • Outside sources? ØCurrent financial flow c. £ 46 k p. a. Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Short Term delivery Target Timeframe: 0 -2 years • Pursue extended 30 mph speed

Short Term delivery Target Timeframe: 0 -2 years • Pursue extended 30 mph speed limits along B 3098 • Protection of total playing field for village benefit “in perpetuity” • Public Right of Way from village to Oakfrith Wood • Conclude “Right Tree, Right Place” study Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Medium Term activity Target Timeframe: 0 - 4 years • Achieve new (better? )

Medium Term activity Target Timeframe: 0 - 4 years • Achieve new (better? ) use for Farmer’s Field • Provide more beneficial off-street parking • Crookwood Lane (school drop-off, access to Oakfrith Wood, playing field access) • Plan new footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways linking Urchfont with neighbouring settlements Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Future Aspirations • Greener • Safer • Better communications • More self-sufficient Annual Parish

Future Aspirations • Greener • Safer • Better communications • More self-sufficient Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Option 1 Green & Clean & Safe ØReduce, and possibly eliminate, the movement of

Option 1 Green & Clean & Safe ØReduce, and possibly eliminate, the movement of large farming vehicles and agricultural lorries through the core of Urchfont i. e. the High Street and The Green ØRequirements ØIdentify alternative routes for moving vehicles and produce ØInvestment in new lanes, road surfacing etc ØAgreement and support from farmers Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Option 2 Green & Safe & Better Comms & Self-Sufficient ØSupport efforts to develop

Option 2 Green & Safe & Better Comms & Self-Sufficient ØSupport efforts to develop a main-line train station north of Lydeway (“Devizes Parkway”) ØRequirements ØRespond to recent announcements ØLiaison with other local councils, WC and MP ØLow-level investment required (? ) ØUPC liaising with Stert & Etchilhampton and responding to Devizes Development Partnership Annual Parish Meeting April 2018

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda UPC Financial Update - Bill Donald • Urchfont

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda UPC Financial Update - Bill Donald • Urchfont Best – Best Kept Village Competition Entry – Dave Mottram • Farmer’s Field – Lewis Cowen • My New Job – Philip Whitehead • Questions and Answers

Financial Report 2017/18

Financial Report 2017/18

Income 2017/18 Total Income In the main from: Precept (council tax) VAT refunds WC

Income 2017/18 Total Income In the main from: Precept (council tax) VAT refunds WC Rates Rebate & Area Board Grant Project contributions £ 55, 000 £ 45, 400 £ 4, 700 £ 2, 400 £ 840 Remainder from Cemetery and Tennis club

Fixed Cost Expenditure 2017/18 £ 17, 000 +5% on 2016/17 Salaries : Clerk &

Fixed Cost Expenditure 2017/18 £ 17, 000 +5% on 2016/17 Salaries : Clerk & Planning Administrator Legal Fees Insurance Subscriptions Over budget by £ 800 in the main due to NALC pay awards and increased costs in other lines

Running Cost Expenditure 2017/18 £ 18, 900 +3% on 2016/17 50% of running costs

Running Cost Expenditure 2017/18 £ 18, 900 +3% on 2016/17 50% of running costs are the Parish Contractor UPC have just awarded Mark Goddard a new 5 year contract after a tendering process that involved 3 other potential suppliers Over budget by £ 1, 300 in the main due to advertising costs from our Parish Elections and Parish Contractor tender process

Project Expenditure 2017/18 £ 18, 200 -19% on 2016/17 (29% up on 2015/16) However

Project Expenditure 2017/18 £ 18, 200 -19% on 2016/17 (29% up on 2015/16) However : £ 5, 300 carried forward for: PROW, Pedestrian Crossing Signs, Website Upgrade, Bench Repairs, Cricket Ground Gate and Village “Welcome” leaflets

Project Expenditure 2017/18 Main Projects: Gateway Signs & Road Safety measures Shop heating /

Project Expenditure 2017/18 Main Projects: Gateway Signs & Road Safety measures Shop heating / air conditioning Farmers Field Mgt Plan Pond Green Driveway Parish Notice board (Wedhampton) Tree surveys and works £ 4, 800 £ 3, 500 £ 2, 000 £ 1, 700 £ 1, 300

Parish Council Reserve Funds • As at March 2017 £ 13, 845 • As

Parish Council Reserve Funds • As at March 2017 £ 13, 845 • As at March 2018 £ 13, 135 • Projected March 2019 £ 13, 500 (Target is £ 13, 500)

Budget Plans 2018/19 • Fixed Costs £ 17, 300 + 1% on LY •

Budget Plans 2018/19 • Fixed Costs £ 17, 300 + 1% on LY • Running Costs £ 19, 300 + 2 % on LY • Projects £ 17, 100 -6% on LY (including brought forward) Anticipated CIL income of £ 17, 200 will provide additional funding for projects if and when received from WC

Financial Report 2017/18 QUESTIONS

Financial Report 2017/18 QUESTIONS

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Urchfont Best – Best Kept Village Competition Entry

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Urchfont Best – Best Kept Village Competition Entry – Dave Mottram • Farmer’s Field – Lewis Cowen • My New Job – Philip Whitehead • Questions and Answers

What is Wiltshire CPRE BKVC? • • • Running since 1970 s Flagship CPRE

What is Wiltshire CPRE BKVC? • • • Running since 1970 s Flagship CPRE activity Promote protect and celebrate Community spirit and pride Urchfont - Winners 2005 Runners Up 2017

What is Wiltshire CPRE BKVC? Not about “Prettiest Village” About villages which – “Make

What is Wiltshire CPRE BKVC? Not about “Prettiest Village” About villages which – “Make the most of what they have”

Progress to Date • Entry form submitted on 12 th April • Large group

Progress to Date • Entry form submitted on 12 th April • Large group of volunteers covering both local organisations and residential areas • Preparing for First Round Judging Mid May – Mid-June • Planning to be ready for Second County Round Judging in July

How can you help? • If it’s easy – tackle it • If it’s

How can you help? • If it’s easy – tackle it • If it’s not – ask for help

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Farmer’s Field – • My New Job –

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Farmer’s Field – • My New Job – • Questions and Answers Lewis Cowen Philip Whitehead

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda My New Job • Questions and Answers –

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda My New Job • Questions and Answers – Philip Whitehead

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Questions and Answers

Annual Parish Meeting – 2018 Agenda Questions and Answers