Present Councillors B Alexandre, P Ashcroft, J Cowley, J Cox, D Grimes
J Wardell and W Batty-Smith Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)

In attendance No members of the public present

Before the Agenda proper, the Chairman proposed that a letter be sent to both the Rector and Mr J Else thanking them for the enjoyable evening on Monday 3rd when the Christmas Lights were officially “turned on” by Mrs C Lewis who is one of the residents who has lived in Stalbridge all her very long life.

To receive apologies C Cllr D Fox, D Cllr G Carr-Jones, K Garland
R Penfold and J Smith

Declarations of Interest J Cowley and P Ashcroft advised that they were
Neighbours of Oakleigh PA 1208

Confirm minutes of last meeting and decisions of NDDC Planning Cttee

The minutes of the Planning Cttee meeting held on 21st November were approved and signed by the Chairman.

The Chairman advised that Hilary Ritchie of NDDC would be providing some information regarding possible sources of grants in respect of JFPA and the Churchyard. Also, there will be a site meeting in respect of the Gold Street application on Tuesday 18th. He also pointed out that the original application for the site that was granted in 2002 is still valid.

Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee None to hand

Planning Applications

No. 1208 Oakleigh, Lower Road. Form 2 Dormer Windows. It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by J Wardell that there be no objections. All agreed.

No. 1209 19 Park Road. Form 1 Dormer Window. It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by J Cox that there be no objections. All agreed.

Nos. 1212 and 1214. Dike & Son. Install ATM and associated illuminated sign (retrospective) It was proposed by J Wardell and seconded by J Cox that there be no objections. All agreed.

Sign cheques

It was proposed by D Grimes and seconded by J Cox that the following cheques be signed. All agreed.

D A Services, Hall boiler. From Hall Grant £106.93
British Telecom £161.40
Friends of Stalbridge Library £100.00

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8-05 p.m.