1.              The Vice-Chairman opened the meeting which was well attended.   Apologies had been received from Lesley Ball.   The minutes of the last meeting, having been circulated, were approved unanimously as an accurate record of the meeting and signed by the Vice-Chairman.

2.                  Matters arising:  

a) Affordable housing – A response to the questions raised at the last meeting had been received from Cotswold District Council, these were considered unsatisfactory and would be addressed at the proposed meeting with CDC officials which the chairman had been unable to set up despite repeated requests.  It was agreed that if it proved impossible to arrange the meeting on site then two or three members of the PC should meet them in Cirencester.

b) Derelict cars – had now been removed.

c) Web site – still work to be done on local clubs but after discussion it was proposed by Thomas Jackson, seconded by Alex Ash and unanimously resolved that the Council approve expenditure of up to £100 per annum for the purchase of web space and the hosting thereof

d) RUPPs – Charles Arkell advised that clients of his were obtaining Counsel’s Opinion about the proposed upgrading and there had been some local objection to TROs because it could impact on farmers using the tracks.   The NFU cannot take any action until the consultation document is received so no further action was to be taken until then.  In the meantime the clerk was to contact the police/GRCC/GAPTC to see if any other councils had contacted them regarding the matter.

3.                  Wind turbines – following the presentation at Shipton the previous evening a discussion took place with audience participation.   It was proposed by Thomas Jackson, seconded by Alex Ash and resolved that a public meeting be held at a date to be arranged to which all parties involved would be represented.  The clerk would deal with a letter from Rod Francis.

4.                  Planning – 61 Sevenhampton had been withdrawn.   Grange Farm House bay window and Gardeners Cottage conservatory were doing the rounds.   Spring Cottage, The Vicarage Sevenhampton and Gassons Farm new outbuilding were pending.   The Old Forge, Hillview chimney and 57 Sevenhampton had been passed.

5.                  Financial – Payments: £385.87 Aon Insurance; Balances: Main Account £6632.56 and Leeds & Holbeck £3890.58

6.                  The next meeting was confirmed as 16 November and there being no other business the Vice-Chairman closed the meeting at 9.25pm