Thursday 13th December 2018
The History Of Parliament wordpress blog mentions:
“While much has rightly been made this year of the career and legacy of Col. Josiah Wedgwood, MP, the founder of the History of Parliament, his pioneering biographical volumes were not without their quirks, and, at times, a degree of involuntary humour. A seasonal example of this is provided by the entry for Nicholas Christmas, MP for Heytesbury in the Parliament of 1491.”
Read the full article at:
Agenda for Meeting of Heytesbury, Knook, and Imber Parish Council Meeting, at Heytesbury School, High Street, Heytesbury, Warminster BA12 0EA, on Tuesday 31st July 2018, 7.15 p.m.
Membership: Councillors A Perry (Chair), D Bond (Vice Chair), S Buttenshaw, E Colvin, T Eastman, P Fellowes, L Gould, D Hiscock, A Moore, L Morris, and V Sturmey.
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Parish Council, unless excluded due to the confidential nature of the business.
1. Apologies.
To receive apologies including reasons for absence, from those unable to attend.
2. Minutes.
2.1 To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 26th June 2018 previously circulated.
2.2 To note any matters arising from the minutes of the meeting held on 26th June 2018.
3. Declarations of Interest.
To receive any declarations of interest under the Parish Council’s Code of Conduct issued in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
4. Chairman’s Announcements.
To note any announcements made by the Chair.
Standing orders will be suspended to allow for public participation.
5. Public Participation.
5.1 To enable members of the public to address the Council with an allowance of three minutes per person regarding any item on the agenda.
5.2 To receive any petitions or deputations.
Standing Orders will be reinstated following public participation.
6. Financial Information.
6.1 Payments for approval:
001198 £6.98 WALC 2 Books.
001199 £2.00 V Sturmey Postage.
001200 £62.97 H Parks Paper and Ink.
001201 £436.80 H Parks Payroll July Includes back pay for Trust costs.
001202 £109.20 HMRC July Payroll.
Members to approve the payment of £195 for the provision and installation of internal locks for Heytesbury School which was originally agreed in 2014 and further agreed to support in 2017. Invoice attached.
6.2 Balances of the Bank Accounts for noting:
Treasurers Account £ 6816.17.
Bus Instant Access £ 6190.68.
Village Hall Fund £4596.81.
Balances @ 5 July 2018.
6.3 Monthly financial report:
Members to receive the monthly report which outlines the current position of spend against budget allocated year to date and includes the monthly reconciliation. See attached.
7. Planning Applications.
7.1 Applications received and for comment:
Members will review plans on line in advance of the meeting as no paper plans are received from the Planning Authority. Attached planning info sheet 11.
18/05786/TCA The Hey House Newtown Heytesbury BA12 0HN.
Proposal: T1 Purple Leaf Plum, remove major dead wood and reduce height by approx. 2 metres. Prune to balance shape.
Members to ratify “no Objection” obtained by email circulation.
8. Outside Spaces Working Group.
8.1 Members to approve the notes of the meeting held on 3rd July 2018 attached.
8.2 Members to approve the recommendations set out in item 8:
• The Parish Council obtain a quote for a three-year period of Highway grass cutting of village areas from idverde.
• Final proof for play area signage and order to be placed with Mirage Signs at a cost of £55, the original quote provided.
• The revised quotation from idverde for grass cutting is approved at £794.29 + VAT payable in four payments in July, August, September £198. 57 and October of £198.58. The contractor has been instructed.
• The original suggested site for the commemorative tree needs to be amended. Councillor Buttenshaw is proposing that the original site at Westlands, opposite the school, should be the preferred site. For discussion and decision.
• Members to note that the Play Area inspection will take place in September by Playsafety.
9. G T Sassoon Trusts.
Members to receive the attached letter. The Clerk has discussed the letter with Christopher Thompson to seek clarification on the content. Members are being asked
to consider, should their planning application be approved, that the offer of a sum of money is to assist with infrastructure requirements to help meld the development into the village. This could involve the provision of Street furniture, access points, pedestrian access and footpaths and notice boards, as examples. For debate and response.
10. Items for a press release or statement from the Parish Council. Members to consider whether a press release or statement, on any item listed on the agenda is required for the media or any Parish Media Newsletters/Web sites.
11. Correspondence Issued to members 18.06.18 – 23.06.18
• Parish Newsletter 19th June, 27th June.
• Wiltshire Community Covenant Partnership Newsletter.
• Wiltshire Council Briefing 359 Employment Land Review.
• Parish Newsletter 2nd July, 9th July.
• Wiltshire Council Briefing 360 New Recycling Service.
• Wiltshire Council Briefing 361 Substantive Highways Scheme.
• Wiltshire Council Briefing 362 update on Salisbury Plain Fire.
• Thank you email and letter re grant for Heytesbury Church.
Minutes of Heytesbury, Knook & Imber Parish Council’s Open Spaces Working Group (OSWG) Meeting held at the Angel Inn, Heytesbury, on Tuesday 3rd July 2018 at 7.00 p.m.
Membership:
Cllrs – Colvin, Fellows, Gould, Hiscock, Morris and Sturmey (Chair). Advisor members – Legh and Diane Walker.
Agenda
1. Apologies – Cllrs Gould, Morris and Hiscock.
2. Knook community land.
Update from Knook AA – Diana and Legh Walker reported that they now have the list of the KHIAA officers, Allotment Membership, a user’s agreement, insurance, and are working on the NAS supplied constitution and are writing a risk assessment for the site, the OSWG agreed to wait until all
documents are ready to present to the parish council on block, Mr and Mrs Walker will be on holiday shortly until the end of July it is planned to have all the documents ready for the September council meeting, the OSWG discussed the legal costs of a landlord agreement.
3. Heytesbury play area.
Signs, Inspections, Picnic bench slats, Cone climber.
Cllr Sturmey produced a new less wordy sign for the play area for consideration and agreed to send it to the clerk for approval; she reported she had visited with the Head teacher who was happy for a new sign to be placed on the fence she also advised on some dates in order for the maintenance
works to be carried out on the site she also asked if the gate could be fixed as it did not close properly and we discussed the possibility of moving the fresh air fitness equipment
Cllr Sturmey has written to Fresh air fitness reference a quote for moving the equipment and fencing it off.
Cllr Fellowes reported on her play area inspection course she will write a report for the next PC meeting on weekly, monthly and yearly inspections, other play area issues were discussed – 2x Picnic bench slats need reversing as warped, cone climber needs attention, ball shoot post needs protection around the base and teen shelter and swings have signs of rusting and needs painting, a discussion around employing contractors or the council adopting a volunteer policy to use volunteers for the small jobs around the parish.
4, Footpaths and Grounds maintenance.
Highway grass –discussion took place around the options it was agreed to recommend obtaining a 3 year quote from Idverde before the PC sets its budget in the autumn it would hope a 3 year contract would produce savings in the long term of the grassed areas already quoted for this year.
Cllr Fellowes reported that 2 village benches and the Knook and Heytesbury noticeboards would benefit from treatment.
5. Parish steward and WC App.
Parish steward – Cllr Gould not present.
Street lighting Glebelands – Cllr Fellowes update – WC have recently replaced one of the old concrete lamp posts at Glebelands No. 0006, light No 0004 obscured by a tree reported ref 2388961.
Branch obstructing footpath HEYT8 – reported by Cllr Sturmey ref 2230372 – to be inspected.
6. Highway issues and CATG.
Gully emptying – Cllr Sturmey awaiting a reply from WC Street scene.
7. Emergency Flood and Snow plan.
Word Doc – Cllr Morris not present but update via email that she is working on the document and will fill out the PEAS form asking for the maximum that the parish is allowed and will bring the form to the July meeting for signing by the clerk, Cllr Fellowes reported some of the Salt bins were low
and she will report them on the Wiltshire App.
8. Recommendations to the Parish Council.
The council obtain a quote for a 3 year period of Highway grass cutting of village areas from Idverde.
9. AOB
Mains drainage – Cllr Colvin will contact Sutton Veny and Wylye Parishes for advice.
Asset register – deferred to a future meeting.
10. Date of next meeting.
Tuesday 28th August 2018.
Friday 1st June 2018
Minutes Of The Annual Parish Meeting For Heytesbury Imber & Knook
Tuesday 29th May 2018. 7.15 p.m.
The Parish Council Chairman Councillor Mrs Ann Perry in the Chair.
Present: Councillors D Bond, S Buttenshaw, E Colvin, P Fellowes, L Gould, D Hiscock, A Moore, L Morris, A Perry and V Sturmey. Councillor C Newbury Wiltshire Council. Officers: H Parks, Danny Everett and Bill Parks Wiltshire Council.
Public & Press: 24 members of the public and no press.
1. Welcome and Apologies
The Chairman welcomed all attendees. There was a late apology from Councillor Eastman.
2. Minutes
The minutes of the Parish Meeting held on 31st May 2017 were approved and signed by the Chairman.
3. Chairman’s Report
The Annual Report of the Parish Council 2017-2018 was received and circulated.
4. Flood Forum
Danny Everett (DE), Principle Technical Officer, Drainage, Wiltshire Council, attended the meeting to explain his role and also take questions. He outlined that he managed the capital expenditure on behalf of the County, which amounted to £1.2 million. He is the main contact with the EA and Defra and works with Towns and Parish Councils to reduce the risk of flooding where possible. Currently he leads on a project building a reservoir at Tilshead; a partnership with Wiltshire Council and Defra. To assist Parishes to develop their Flood Plans, he encourages them to inspect local ditches and watercourses which will identify priorities. During the heavy flooding of 2013/2014, 72% of the County reported flood issues. What my team are trying to do is find out those that are affected by flooding. Priorities are high speed roads and individual properties flooding. There are four people in the team who review all issues with drainage and manage all new planning applications. All flood plans are shared with the EA and they also have a duty to reduce the number of properties that flood. Discussions took place on a variety of issues:
• Gully emptying – report all gully issues on the Wiltshire Council app and they will be considered.
• Landowners are responsible for their stretch of riverbank, but what happens when the landowner is the MOD, what action can be taken? Residents were asked to mark the areas of concern on the Parish Map and he would discuss with his contacts at Landmarc and MOD.
• Councillor Colvin advised that she had experienced difficulties with her responsibilities and Lampreys. DE suggested that the publication “Living on the edge” would be beneficial to those who live near a watercourse.
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/291417/response/708284/attach/html/2/Living%20on%20the%20Edge%20Booklet.pdf.html
• Cellar flooding is not considered to be classed as a flood property.
• Equipment provision – sandbags, gel sacs, high viz jackets and training were all available from the team.
• Residents felt that the Winterbourne bridge was not adequate for the high volumes of water – DE thought that this would not be classed as a priority. DE would review the build-up of silt under the bridge and would arrange a Parish visit.
• The National Flood Forum has a lot of advice and ideas in self-help for those affected.
https://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/ 01299 403 055
• Park Lane is a concern to residents who felt that it should be rectified. DE accepted that this needs to be reviewed and would consider during his visit with contact to the landowner if appropriate.
• Ownership of riverbeds was mentioned and it was agreed that it is sometimes difficult to establish ownership, and many landowners would not be in a rush to claim if there is a liability.
• A discussion on water quality and the use of eco products making a difference took place. It was accepted that incremental improvements make a big improvement.
• The planning application awaiting determination for 23 houses and village hall was discussed and the village being able to support additional pressure in terms of water runoff. DE was not working on this as a consultee but another member of the team would be dealing with. He would familiarise himself with the application.
The Chairman thanked Danny for attending and providing such an informative session. He was given a round of applause.
5. Outside Spaces Working Group (OSWG)
Councillor Sturmey reported to the meeting the activities of the group since it was formed.
6. Forum
• Anthony Wilson, Chair of Team Heytesbury circulated a paper to the meeting. He asked that the Parish Council consider the setting up of a sub committee to review the planning application of 23 houses and a village hall and publish a report of such a group, on line. No decision was made on this proposal.
• Councillor Liz Colvin suggested that a referendum is called. The Clerk advised on the process and that the cost would fall to the Parish Council. At this stage of the meeting a full discussion or proposal and vote had not taken place. She went on to ask whether the Parish should fund raise and buy the land. Councillor Chris Newbury advised the meeting that he had to be careful about his contribution as he sat on the Planning Committee, however he confirmed that this application had not yet been determined, revised plans are expected from the architect, but these have not yet been submitted. When he last spoke to officers, it appeared that it would be August before this application was likely to be determined. He appreciated that there were strong views on both sides, but all amendments would come to the Parish Council as a consultee for comment. The Land is outside the policy limits and there is no planning policy that supports exception sites unless the site was developed for social housing. The current use of the land, as recreation land is not safeguarded. There were differing views on the need or want of a village hall. Was there any other private land available for a village hall? The cost of renting the school hall was discussed, some believing it was too expensive. A proposal was put to the meeting that the Parish fundraise to try and purchase the land. The voting was 13 in favour and with those against 22, the proposal was not supported. There was no support for a referendum.
• Penny Copland-Griffiths spoke on the setting up of a befrienders group to assist those who have no family or friends to help in times of need. This was thought to be a marvellous idea. The Clerk thought that similar schemes may be already in place in some parts of Wiltshire and would seek information to pass on, one contact would be through the Health and Well-being Group run by Wiltshire Council Area Board. Contact would also be made through David Reeves.
• Councillor Liz Colvin and Louise Morris had investigated the provision of better broadband and made available literature from a company called True-speed who bring fibre optic to the house. If there is enough interest within a community, i.e. 30%, then the company would consider working in that area. Leaflets were made available for anyone who might be interested. Councillor Newbury spoke on the broadband project in Wiltshire. The Codford exchange was updated at the time, there was also a project officer in place. He would try and find out who might be involved at the present time.
The meeting closed at 8.55 p.m.
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Kathy Tompkins, who lives in Bournemouth,
writes ~
“Hi Danny,
I have been following you for a few years, as I have close links to Sutton Veny, Heytesbury and Warminster, and am able to trace my ancestors back as far as the early 1700’s. Curiously this morning I have found a will on www.ancestry.co.uk pertaining to my 6th G Grandmother, Elizabeth Flower (nee Young) who was married to Obadiah Flower (there are quite a few of them in my family tree). In the will dated 1761, it is made mention of the Unicorn Malthouse in Heytesbury and I was wondering if you had any information about this? I have attached the will for you to have a look at. Any information will be gratefully received.
With kind regards, Kathy.”
Danny Howell replies ~
Thank you Kathy for sharing your discovery. Fascinating to see a reference to the Unicorn at Heytesbury in a primary source.
For the benefit of readers of dannyhowell.net, Elizabeth Flower’s last will and testament commences:
“I Elizabeth Flower of Heytesbury in the County of Wilts Widow do publish and Declare my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First I Give Devise and Bequeath unto my son Thomas Flower and his Heirs and Assigns All that Messuage or Tenement Malthouse Stable Garden situate at Heytesbury aforesaid commonly called or known by the name of the Unicorn and now in my possession with Appurtenances and every part thereof To Hold the same unto my said son Thomas his Heirs and Assigns for and during all the remainder of my Term Interest and Estate therein . . .”
Elizabeth Flower’s signature on her will of 1761.
Signatures of those who witnessedElizabeth Flower’s last will and testament.
Danny Howell adds ~
The Unicorn beerhouse at Heytesbury is recorded in the Commercial Directory of 1842 (that’s 81 years after the date of Elizabeth Flower’s will, so it obviously continued to trade for a long time, still serving the locality). It was situated at the eastern end of the village and it is generally believed that its site can be identified today as being near or on that occupied by a 5 bedroom freehold detached house with the name ‘Unicorn Cottage’ and the current address: Park Lane, Heytesbury, BA12 0HE (on the corner of Park Lane and Park Street). Unicorn Cottage was substantially extended and improved circa 2001. The road rising up the hill at the eastern end of Heytesbury – on what was the old A36 road from Park Street to the junction with the turning for Chitterne, but no longer a through-road since the A36 (Heytesbury Bypass) was realigned alongside of this – was once known as Unicorn Hill because of its proximity to the Unicorn beerhouse. Elizabeth Flower’s will shows that the Unicorn, in 1761, was not only a beerhouse but also had its own malthouse plus a stable and a garden.
The Salisbury road (Unicorn Hill) on the east side of Heytesbury, pictured circa 1905. The former Unicorn Beerhouse is on the right.
The former A36 on the east side of Heytesbury photographed by Danny Howell on Wednesday 21st February 2018. Unicorn Cottage on the right.
The lower section of Unicorn Hill is now closed to motor vehicles and the rest is now realigned and part of the A36 Heytesbury Bypass.
The end of the old road.
The view west down Unicorn Hill, Heytesbury, as depicted on a postcard produced circa 1910.
View west along the old section of the road at Unicorn Hill, photographed by Danny Howell on Wednesday 21st February 2018. Unicorn Cottage on the left.
Unicorn Cottage, Wednesday 21st February 2018.
Unicorn Cottage in 2014, about 13 years after it was extended and modernised.
The name sign at Unicorn Cottage. Wednesday 21st October 2018.
Unicorn Cottage, Wednesday 21st October 2018.
Monday 12th February 2018:
Heytesbury FC Book Their Place In Cup Final.
Heytesbury booked their place in the Trowbridge and District League A&B Cup Final, thanks to a 3-5 victory at Freshford United, writes Martyn Spratt.
Division 1 leaders Freshford United were stunned as Heytesbury FC took an early lead. With the game just two minutes old, Sam Roberts found Jamie Howse with a throw-in; he ran to the bye line and beat his marker before crossing for Wayne Marchmont to score the opening goal.
Howse then came close a few minutes later shooting from 30 yards – his shot just cleared the bar.
Heytesbury were well on top but after 13 minutes Alfie Little scored to level the game for Freshford. The Bury hit straight back and Bradley Edwards played in Craig Sheppard who whipped the ball across goal and it went in off the far post for 1-2.
It was Charlie Waylen and Edwards again who combined to set up Sheppard for goal number three. This time Edwards sending a deep cross to the feet of Sheppard; he controlled the ball well before finishing for 1-3.
Freshford again hit back with 31 minutes gone; Nick Ross finding the top corner of the net from distance. Now it was 2-3.
Again, Heytesbury hit back immediately within a minute. Wayne Marchmont broke into the box and was brought down for a penalty. Sheppard stepped up, placing his spot kick into the corner of the net for 2-4.
Freshford came out for the second half and put Heytesbury on the back foot as they pushed forward. Heytesbury defended well and increased their lead in the 58th minute. Wayne Marchmont won the ball, passing to Jamie Howse who played a 40 yard pass, splitting the defence to find Charlie Waylen unmarked at the edge of the box. Waylen calmly passed the advancing keeper and it was 5-2.
But the game was far from over. Dave Percival broke into the box to smash the ball home to give Freshford a lifeline. 3-5.
Moments later the Bury Keeper Sam Spratt produced a good save to deny Percival a second. The game was now end to end. Freshford keeper Adam Sheppard produced a great save to stop a Jamie Howse header from a Waylen corner. Then an even better save to stop Craig Sheppard. Freshford laid siege on the Heytesbury goalmouth, until eventually keeper Spratt produced a great save from a close range shot, pushing the ball around the post. Percival was beginning to run riot and it took a fantastic tackle from Kyle Edwardes to stop him in the box, and then Stephen Mathews pulled off a couple of good sliding tackles to keep him out.
Heytesbury kept soaking up the pressure but were pleased to hear the final whistle.
Heytesbury Team:- Sam Spratt, Bradley Edwards, Kyle Edwardes (c) , Ryan North, Stuart Rich, Wayne Marchmont, Dan Dicks, Sam Roberts, Charlie Waylen, Craig Sheppard, Jamie Howse.
Subs:- Stephen Mathews, Liam Reid , Stuart Green.
Afterwards Manager Tom O’Brien commented “A very special performance; to go to the home of Freshford, who are top of Division One, and knock them out of the Cup in the Semi Final is no mean feat. I am delighted that the boys have got the rewards for all their hard work this season. A cup final is always a special night for players and staff, well done everyone.”
Saturday 3rd February 2018:
Football match report:
Heytesbury FC move into second place in the Trowbridge & District League Division 2, with a 7-1 win over Zeals at Heytesbury Park on Saturday 3rd February 2013.
Goals from Craig Sheppard (3), Jamie Howse (2) and Charlie Waylen (2).
Another good performance from all the players:- Sam Spratt, Bradley Mark Edwards, Kyle Edwardes (c), Ryan North, Stuart Rich, Daniel Dicks, Sam Roberts, Wayne Marchmont, Charlie Waylen, Jamie Howse, Craig Sheppard, and Stuart Green.
Thursday 18th January 2018:
Quebec House, High Street, Heytesbury, BA12 0ED, is for sale.
Selling agents, Savills, describe the property as follows:
Quebec House is a fine Georgian house in the heart of Heytesbury, a popular and sought-after Wylye Valley village.
The Grade II listed house, believed to date back to the 1700s with later additions, has recently been updated and re-decorated with care taken to preserve the period character features such as the fireplaces, flagstone floors, beams and shutters.
From the High Street the double-fronted exterior belies the extent of the accommodation on offer, including four generous reception rooms. These comprise a lovely bright, airy morning room with bookshelves, and French windows to the garden; and a drawing room with elegant decorative ceiling cornicing. The dining room has a jet master fire, sash windows and shutters; and the sitting room features French doors leading out to the garden, an inglenook fireplace with a Douvre multi-fuel stove and a flagstone floor. The sitting room leads through to the kitchen which has fitted wooden units and granite worktops and a secondary staircase. In addition, accessed from the entrance hall, is a large cellar.
An elegant staircase with original mahogany handrail leads up to divide two ways to a galleried landing/work area, a master bedroom with recently fitted ensuite bath and shower room, four further double bedrooms and a recently fitted family bathroom.
Outside, is a delightful south-facing walled garden, mainly laid to lawn, with established flower borders and raised stone beds. The stone-paved terrace can be accessed by three sets of French windows, both from the sitting room and the morning room, leading to a rose and clematis covered wooden framed pergola and a covered side passage to the front of the house. The glass garden room with sliding doors and decking makes a wonderful area to sit out and enjoy the garden. The garden room adjoins a spacious workshop. A wrought iron gate from the garden gives access to a productive vegetable plot, beyond which there is a single garage and an area for parking.
4,371.00 sq ft (406.08 sq m). EPC Exempt.
The guide price for Quebec House, Heytesbury, is £750,000. For further details contact Lizzie Ball at Savills, telephone 01722 426820.
https://search.savills.com/list/property-for-sale/england/wiltshire#/r/detail/gbsarssas170096
Friday 17th June 2016:
Latest news from Heytesbury Open Place (the Community Hub inside St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Heytesbury).
“On Tuesday 7th June 2016 a work party spent three hours removing five rows of pews from the western end of the nave, under a temporary licence from the Archdeacon. The large pews are stored in the Hungerford Chapel and elsewhere in the Church. The smaller pews have been re-arranged to provide sitting areas at the Produce Sales, Toddlers Group, etc. More space has now been created for functions.”
Saturday 9th April 2016:
Football result:
0 – 0 draw for Heytesbury FC playing at home to White Horse today (Saturday 9th April 2016) in the Trowbridge & District League, Division One.
