The seventh Victorian Evening on Friday 28th November 2008 has been judged a great success, with some people saying that it was the best ever. The weather was just right, the reindeer were a star attraction again and there was something for all age groups. Local Charity groups made record amounts for their funds and the new Craft Fair in the Fear Hall was a success. The Town Council would like to thank all those taking part for making the evening such a success which we will build on for 2009 – put the date in your diary now – Friday 27th November 2009.

Winner of the ‘A Christmas Story’ themed window display competition by Naturally Charming

One of the this year’s highlights was the appearance of Santa on a sleigh drawn by a team of reindeer.

Guests at the presentation and light switch-on Mr Peter Oakey (Chairman, Victorian Evening Working Party), Cllr David Bellotti (B&NES Chairman) and Lesley Pearse (local author).

1. Tuesday 2nd December 2008 between 4.30pm and 7.30pm BANES officers will be present in the old infant building of Temple School (Temple Street) to show off the plans for the two school sites.

2. Wednesday 10th December 2008 between 3.00pm and 8.00pm in the Baptist Church, High Street developers Deeley Freed will be showing off the plans for the new supermarket at Charlton Road.

The following decisions were made at the Town Council meeting on 18th November 2008.

1. That the superannuation contribution be increased to 20% from 1st April 2009.

2. That internet banking be used for internal transfers only if both the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk are present.

3. That the request from St Francis’ Church to extend the grant to Easter be agreed.

4. Traffic and Safety Scheme for Old Bristol Road - the Council welcomed this clarification.

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Keynsham Christmas lights will be turned on by local author Lesley Pearse on Friday 28th November. The evening will start off with a reindeer led procession and will be packed with entertainment including stalls on the High Street and in the Fear Hall, music, stilt walkers, street entertainment, food stalls and much more.

A Shopmobility service will be available from the Key Centre, telephone 01225 481744. This service is available for wheelchair hire.  There will be a free park & ride service available from 6.00-9.30pm, linking the Co-op car park at Broadmead Lane with the Town Centre bus stop behind Somerfield in Ashton Way.

The High Street, bottom of Charlton Road, part of Temple Street, including the Civic Centre car park will be closed to traffic from 4.00pm until 10.00pm.

For more information contact Keynsham Town Council on 0117 986 8683.

The following recommendations were made at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday

28th October 2008.

08/02947/FUL – 11 Amberley Close

Structural refurbishment of exterior of building.

Support

08/02948/FUL – 13 Amberley Close

Structural refurbishment of exterior of building.

Support

08/03760/FUL – Ashmead Road(Jardox Ltd.)

Erection of workshop and store.

Support

08/03766/FUL – 209 Bath Road

Erection of single storey side extension to provide granny annexe.

Support

08/03670/FUL – Courtenay Road (Tyning)

Installation of dormer windows, 2 no. roof lights, hanging bay window, adjustment of eaves overhang, provision of new entrance porch and plinth.  New render facing (resubmission).

Comment – the design of the windows changes the character of the building.

08/03458/FUL – 37 Torridge Road

Erection of a single storey front extension and two storey side extension.

Support

08/03548/FUL – 110 Wellsway

Erection of rear extension (resubmission).

Comment – we cannot see that there is much difference with the previous application.

08/03652/FUL – 201 Wellsway

Erection of a first floor side extension over existing garage.

Comment – re the letter of complaint from neighbour.  Please note his comments about the siting of the property to the boundary wall.

08/03835/TEL - Keynsham Cricket Club

Proposed Vodafone installation

Opposed

At its meeting on 21st October 2008 the Town Council made the following decisions:

It was agreed that the Multi Wheeled Facility Working Party will continue to meet to oversee the project.

Town Council adopted its Training Statement of Intent.

The Model Publication Scheme of the Freedom of Information Act was adopted.

The Council agreed to include £500 in the budget for 2009/10 to support the Kennet and Avon Canal Bi-centenary (the money to go towards a destination panel).

The Council agreed to replace the five town boundary signs.

The Council decided not to have the dead tree in the cemetery turned into a sculpture.