The minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 30th July 2007 at Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road Willingdon.
Present
Councillor J Pritchett (Chairman)
Councillors Bonnie Beck, Trish Delaney, Colin Laycock, Fran Pritchett, Dick Broady, Jim Gleeson,
Graham Broom, Jo Carr, Christina Lynn, Stephen Shing, John Martin, Daniel Shing, Y Puttee,
L Francis, R Cussons, Ray Ingram, Sandra Fullman, Derek Cooper.
Also present:-
The Clerk
The Finance Officer
The Retiring Clerk
ESCC/WDC Councillor Roy Martin
PCSO Richie Davidson
1 member of the public

C07/19 Apologies and reason for absence

C07/20 Declaration of Interests
None

C07/21 Minutes of the last meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 9th July were accepted and adopted. Proposed by Cllr Colin Laycock, seconded Cllr John Pritchett, unanimously agreed.

C07/22 Matters Arising
None

C07/23 Reports from:-
Police Report: PCSO Richie Davidson gave his report, See attached appendix A

East Sussex County Councillors:-
Cllr Stepen Shing - See attached appendix B
Cllr Roy Martin - See attached appendix C

Wealden District Council
Cllr Stephen Shing - See attached appendix D

Cllr Daniel Shing - See attached appendix D

Cllr Ron Cussons - See attached appendix E

C07/24 Report of Council Chairman
The Chairman Cllr John Pritchett reported he had attended all the committee meetings and reported on the success of the RNAS Plaque unveiling ceremony. Cllr John Pritchett thanked the Clerk and the Assistant Clerk for the work they had carried out in arranging the ceremony and reception.

C07/25 Correspondence received by the Clerk for action/noting
Notice of documents available for Councillors to view were advised, these are in the Parish Office for viewing

C07/26 Report of Responsible Finance Officer
The Finance Officer presented the orders for payment for June and July 2007 - See Appendix F

C07/27 Local Development Framework - Response by Parish Council
The collective views from the nominated Councilors' of the Parish Council were sent to Wealden District Council via their website questionnaire. See Appendix G

C07/28 Cigarette Bin -Local Shops - Reference Cllr Dick Broady
Cllr Dick Broady reported that since the new no smoking rules were enforced from 1st July 2007, that he has noticed a considerable increase in the number of cigarette butts outside the shops at The Triangle, Freshwater Square and Farmlands Way. He requested that Council discuss the provision and emptying of wall mounted cigarette bins outside these shops, and for the Parish Council to lead a campaign to encourage smokers to use them. He had researched on the internet prices, which ranged between £24 and £80 per unit and suggested that they could be engraved with the Willingdon and Jevington logo. It was advised that there are some bins that also have a special lid for extinguishing cigarette butts. Clerk to contact Wealden District Council and research on internet, costs and feasibility of putting a special lid on top of existing rubbish bins.

C07/29 Community Speed Camera -Reference Cllr Dick Broady
It was agreed by members to set up a separate sub-committee. Item to be referred to Amenities Committee for progress

C07/30 Minutes for ratification
a) Amenities - Cllr John Martin
The minutes of the meeting held on 9th July were accepted and
Adopted. Proposed Cllr John Martin, seconded Cllr Yvonne Puttee, unanimously agreed.
b) Cemetery - Cllr Linda Francis
The minutes of the meeting held on 16th July were accepted and
adopted. Proposed Cllr Linda Francis, seconded Cllr Trish Delaney, unanimously agreed.
c) Planning and Licensing Applications - Cllr Fran Pritchett
The minutes of the meetings held on 4th June, 18th June and 9th July were accepted and
adopted. Proposed Cllr Fran Pritchett, seconded Cllr Colin Laycock, unanimously agreed.
d) Recreation Grounds - Cllr Derek Cooper
The minutes of the meeting held on 18th June were accepted and
adopted. Proposed Cllr Derek Cooper, seconded Cllr Ray Ingram, unanimously agreed.
e) Finance and Policy - Cllr Colin Laycock
The minutes of the meeting held on 16th July were accepted and
adopted. Proposed Cllr John Pritchett, seconded Cllr Trish Delaney, unanimously agreed.

C07/31 Reports of Parish Representatives
a) Wealden Association of Local Councils - Cllrs Ron Cussons/ Linda Francis
Cllr Linda Francis was elected as Vice Chairman and Cllr Ron Cussons was elected to Management Committee. The minutes of the meeting held on 14th June 2007 are on file in the Parish Office.

b) Village Hall Representatives
(i) Willingdon Memorial Hall - Cllr Ron Cussons
No meeting
Cllr Ron Cussons reported that he was impressed with the renovations and the Hall Management Committee

(ii) Wannock Hall - Cllr Yvonne Puttee
No meeting
Cllr Yvonne Puttee reported that the AGM had taken place on the 20th July and the Committee was elected. She stated the hall was looking very nice and that work was being carried out including the store room and floor, and that curtains and kitchen were still to be completed.

(iii ) Jevington Hall - Cllr Jo Carr
No meeting

c) Jevington Sports and Cricket Club - Cllr Jo Carr
No meeting

d) Cuckmere Community Bus - Mr L Baker
See Appendix H

e) Willingdon Neighbourhood Watch - Cllrs Dick Broady/Ray Ingram
No meeting

C07/32 Any other Urgent Business - for noting or reference to next Agenda for Council or appropriate Committee.
Jevington Pond
Cllr Ray Ingram informed members of the history of the Jevington Pond and proposed for its restoration. Members agreed to refer to Finance and Policy.

C07/33 Next Meetings:-
Amenities - 20th August
Planning - 20th August, 3rd September
Finance and Policy - 3rd September
Full Council - 17th September