WELCOME.
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST.
Cllr Mrs J Ferguson declared an interest in the Quarley PCC
Cllr Miss C Cross declared an interest in Home Farm 

NEW CODE OF CONDUCT.
Quarley Parish Council adopted the Code of Conduct set by TVBC on the recommendation  of Susan Tovey the Borough Solicitor. 

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING.
The Chairman signed the minutes of the previous meeting as a true record. Matters arising from those minutes :- 

ROADS - The Chairman reported that she has again exchanged emails with Cllr Mr B Few Brown, County Councillor Mrs P West about the state of the Quarley Parish roads. Some of the pot holes have been repaired, markings have been put on the road highlighting the repairs needed. However there is still a great deal to do. The Parish Council still felt that the state of the roads in the parish are a disgrace, it was suggested that the Clerk write to H.C.C. to ask for all the correspondence on this issue under the freedom of information act. 

AFTER NOTE.
Since the meeting notification has been given that the road is to be closed for repairs.
Cllr Mrs G Tubbs claim against Hampshire County Council is ongoing. 

WAR MEMORIAL - The Clerk reported that the Parish Council had not been successful in their application for a grant to refurbish the War Memorial. The Parish Council can apply again in the future. 

VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT - Mr Richard Whiting reported that he has looked at the Thruxton Village Design Statement and suggested that Quarley follow a similar format. This was discussed and it was agreed that a questionnaire will be sent out to the village to gauge views and to ask for anyone who would be interested in helping. 
Cllr Mr M Venables and Mr R Whiting will get together to compile the questionnaire. 

PLANNING
12/01788/LBWN - Replacement of window and brick infill with window on rear elevation  1 Park Lane, Quarley.
The Parish Council had NO OBJECTIONS to this planning application 

The Parish Council discussed and agreed to support a Planning Application for a proposed temporary dwelling at the Mullenscote Dog Training Centre, Quarley. This application is in the Amport Parish. 

A recent planning application for a grain store at Home Farm has been passed with conditions by the planners. The Parish Council had NO OBJECTIONS to this planning application. 

POLICE REPORT.
PCSO David Trowbridge introduced himself and stated that he works closely with PC Roger Kitson on the Stockbridge Beat. The Police now share office space with the Fire Service in the Stockbridge Fire Station. 

PCSO Trowbridge reported that during the last 90 days there was only one reported crime in Quarley, an incident of anti social behaviour. Heating Oil and tack thefts are on the increase in the area and he asked residents to be on their guard and make sure outbuildings and oil tanks are secure. 

PCSO Trowbridge was asked if the travellers are still in the area? PCSO Trowbridge reported that they were last seen heading Romsey way. 

PCSO Trowbridge was informed about the recent Quad Bike events being held in Bush Lane, this has occurred 4 times. Residents are concerned about the noise coming from the event and the speed vehicles going to the event travel along Bush Lane and through the village. 

PCSO stated that he will take a look when he is on duty and urged residents to call 101 with their concerns when an event is in progress, all calls are logged and the police will investigate. Noise problems should be reported to the Environmental Department at TVBC who operate a 24 hour call out service.

Cllr Mr M Venables stated that he could see difficulty getting the complaint on the noise to be enforced as Thruxton Race Circuit is a neighbour with a higher level of noise. 

PCSO Trowbridge stated that he will arrange for the occasional speed check to be held in the Parish. 

FINANCIAL REPORT.
CHEQUES ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER 2012

FINANCIAL REPORT.
The Clerk reported that District Audit have signed off the Audit of the 2011/2012 Accounts and have made no comment.
   ½ YEAR FINANCIAL UP-DATE  

BROADBAND
Mr R Whiting spoke about Broadband. He suggested linking up with neighbouring parishes to put on a united front to try and get the service improved. The parish Council thought this a good idea and gave Mr Whiting their full backing.

CLOSE OF THE MEETING
The Chairman thanked everyone for coming and closed the meeting. 

DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
20^th November 2012 in the Village Hall At 7.30pm