MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2011 AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM
Part I
The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.
PRESENT: Parish Councillors D Woodward, P Kelly, J Foster, J Beasant
and N Goulding
IN ATTENDANCE: N Clarke, Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: CWAC Cllrs N Wright and M Stocks, PCSO P Hambleton,
and members of the public
PUBLIC FORUM
1. Beth Allcock from Northwich Guardian reported that she and another reporter have been invited by Brunner Mond to visit a EFW plant in Knapsack, Germany. She asked that if any Councillors or residents have any questions they would like raising during the visit to contact Beth before 18 February 2011.
2. Ros Todhunter raised several issues stemming from feedback from Gossip on the Green (the newsletter for Lostock Green):
When will the grass be sown at the play area in Lostock Green? The Clerk replied that the grass was sown last autumn. Hopefully the area will be available for the fete in July.
There is a problem with dog mess in Lostock Green, perhaps more bins are needed. Cllr. Stocks replied that CWAC are currently doing an audit of dog bins and he will chase this up.
There have been many comments about the closure of the junction with the A556. Cllr. Goulding suggested a letter be sent to CWAC from the Parish Council asking for their opinion on the questions raised by the villagers.
3. There is a complaint about street light 35 on Manchester Road. The Clerk to report.
4. HGV’s are still parking on the business park overnight. The Clerk to contact Marshalls.
5. Kitchen Kraft is still fly posting along the A556 even in the roadworks. The Clerk reminded the meeting that due to legal proceedings CWAC are unable to action. The Clerk will contact CWAC to see what the position is.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
RESOLVED to accept apologies from Cllrs. Litton, McEllin and Wells.
CHAIRMAN
In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council, it was resolved that Cllr. Goulding take the Chair for the meeting.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 11 January 2011, having been copied to members, was taken as read and confirmed and signed as being a correct record.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 JANUARY 2011
All matters arising will be dealt with as agenda items.
CO-OPTION OF A NEW MEMBER
There was a resolution at the meeting that Emma Guy to be co-opted onto the Parish Council. This was agreed unanimously and Emma joined the Council after making her declaration of office.
REPORT FROM PCSO P HAMBLETON
PCSO Hambleton reported on the following:
Off road bikes are using Winnington Woods again, the police stopped 7 people at the weekend and 6 were locals.
He has investigated parking outside Bargain Booze; this has been resolved.
He has visited the school and Youth Club.
There have been two issues of anti-social behaviour in the neighbourhood.
PCSO Hambleton reported that he is on leave at the end of February but there will be cover provided.
REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNILLORS
CWAC Councillor Wright and Stocks reported on the following:
1. The Brunner Mond planning application will be heard at Strategic Planning on 10 February 2011 at Winsford Lifestyle Centre. They urged that as many people should attend as possible.
2. Highways have been allocated £3 million to improve the roads (to be spent by the end of March 2011). Potholes etc. should be reported to CWAC to be dealt with.
3. As the housing development at the Triangle only has outline approval, there may be an opportunity to influence the s.106 monies when more applications are submitted.
4. Contrary to reports in the local press, the Local Authority is in talks with Connexions to prevent the closure.
5. There is a Community Forum planned for 22 March 2011. Cllr. Stocks is hopeful that, even though the nominations for the local elections have to be in place by 18 March 2011 and candidates will be in ‘purdah’, the meeting will still go ahead.
6. Cllr. Stocks confirmed that a grant of £1000 has been given to the Parish Council to assist with the cost of replacing the fencing at Stubbs Lane Play area. The Clerk reported that quotations for the fencing had been received and it was RESOVLED that the quote from Stockdale Fencing was acceptable at a price of £2112.50 ex. VAT. The Clerk to contact Stockdale to arrange for the work to be completed.
BRUNNER MOND PLANNING APPLICATION
The Council discussed the planning application due to be heard on Thursday 10 February at Winsford Lifestyle Centre at 4.00 p.m. Cllr Stocks gave apologies that the meeting is being heard at Winsford, instead of the promise given that it would be at Northwich. He reported that Northwich Memorial Hall was unavailable on the date and the Football Ground is deemed unsuitable as there was insufficient seating when the RRS and Viridor application was heard.
Leaflets reminding residents about the meeting have been provided by Cllr. McEllin and given out to people to distribute.
s.106 MONEY FOR THE TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT
The Clerk reported that she had attended a meeting with Highways regarding the s.106 money and that a report had been circulated with the agenda. The cycleway on School Lane will be completed in the next few months; the other items are being looked at by Highways. Cllr. Stocks explained that s.106 will be changing to CIL in the future and that it is imperative that the £60k from the first stage of the Triangle should be spent as soon as possible.
TO APPROVE THE GRASS CUTTING TENDER FOR THE PLAY AREAS
Following a report from the Clerk it was RESOVLED that Countrywide Grounds Maintenance be appointed for 2011 grass cutting contract.
PLAY AREAS AND INSPECTIONS
The report is deferred until the March meeting due to cancellation of a meeting with Fiona Cowley from Groundwork.
REPORT FROM THE CLERK
The Clerk reported on the following:
1. The Clerk had a meeting with Steve Newson from Rudheath and Witton Together and has circulated a report to the Council. Steve will be giving a presentation at the beginning of the March Parish Council meeting.
2. Cheshire West and Chester Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2011 – 2016 is out to consultation and can be viewed on the CWAC website.
3. The Clerk attended a Liaison meeting with Edelmechie on 20 January 2011, a report has been circulated.
4. There is to be a Liaison meeting at Manchester Airport on 16 March 2011, Cllr. Guy and the Clerk will attend.
5. Community Pride / Best Kept Village application has been received. The meeting decided that no action will be taken.
6. Wincham Parish Council has requested a meeting to discuss the PCSO. The Clerk to contact with available dates. Cllr. Goulding to attend with the Clerk.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS
Planning Applications
None
Planning Decisions
V/10/01794 OUT Proposed construction of 160 dwellings with access, associated parking and infrastructure (outline) at Lostock Triangle site, Lostock Gralam
GRANTED
PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
It was RESOLVED to accept payment of the following accounts.
Chq no. Payee Amount
94 Claymore Business Machines – rental of photocopier 100.80
95 St. John’s Church Hall – room hire 220.00
The meeting finished at 9.05 p.m.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Monday 7 March 2011 at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. Steve Newson from Rudheath and Witton Together will be giving a presentation at the beginning of the meeting.