MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 9 JANUARY 2012 AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM
Part I - public and press present
The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.
PRESENT: Parish Councillors M Litton (Chairman), N Goulding,
E Guy, J Beasant, P Kelly, and D Woodward.
IN ATTENDANCE: N Clarke, Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: PCSO P Hambleton and 1 member of the public.
PUBLIC FORUM
The following issues were raised:
1. The CWAC web site planning page has no information about the old Vale Royal
Planning applications or decisions. The Clerk to check and speak to CWAC.
2. The Watermead sign is still falling down in the winds and is causing a hazard. The Clerk to contact Marshalls and the Watermead.
3. The street lights on Manchester Road opposite Wilson Crescent have still not got deflectors on the lights to stop them shining in the houses. The Clerk to contact Marshalls and try and arrange a site visit.
4. The dog bins are still not installed and signs are required.
5. The Clerk has been asked to ask for further information about the recently let unit on the business park to check that no manufacturing is taking place.
6. Lorries are still parking on the business park overnight.
7. A member asked about Lostock Gralam Football Club Junior training for the community. The Clerk to contact them.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
RESOLVED to accept apologies from Cllrs. Foster and McEllin.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 5 December 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 5 DECEMBER 2011
None
REPORT FROM PCSO P HAMBLETON
PCSO Hambleton reported on the following activities over the past month:
Civil dispute on Fryer Road
Land dispute on Griffiths Road
Road traffic accident on Fryer Road
Nectars suffered a burglary
Copper has been stolen from Lostock Gralam
Road traffic accident on Hall Lane with work still required at the bridge
Anti social behaviour around Lostock Gralam.
REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCILLORS
None.
LOCAL COUNCIL ASSEMBLY – THURSDAY 1 MARCH 2012
The Clerk informed the members about the Local Council Assembly on Thursday 1 March 2012 at the Forest Hills Hotel starting at 7.00 p.m. It was agreed that the Clerk, Cllr. Guy and McEllin will attend.
COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW
The Council discussed the Community Governance Review and completed the questionnaire. The Council asked that the issue of the Area working teams and the police are raised, in respect of being in the Winsford rather than Northwich area.
COMMUNITY SPEED MANAGEMENT SCHEME
The Council discussed the Community Speed Management scheme and asked the Clerk to reply as follows:
That Lostock Gralam Parish Council had already set up a group and used the SIDS and speed gun
That the Parish Council would like to use the equipment again
To ask what happens to the information collected.
PLAY AREAS AND INSPECTIONS
The Clerk reported on the following:
1. The Clerk will contact RoSPA to arrange a 2012 report.
2. Letters have been sent to three companies asking for quotes for grass cutting for three years.
Birches Lane
Fiona Cowley sent an email to say that the new items will be fitted in January although the sign is taking time. The goal post should be moved as soon as possible.
Stubbs Lane
Play area inspections have been received for November and December 2011.
REPORT FROM THE CLERK
1. Sonja Swift has sent an email regarding the footpath adjacent to the Community Centre. Work will commence on the path shortly.
2. CDP Ltd have also given consent for replacement of the boundary hedge with fencing.
3. Details have been received about CWAC Women’s safe transport on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
4. Manchester Airport is offering free tickets for three concerts in the Spring to all Parish Councils for community use.
5. ChALC have sent their 2012 training dates.
6. A letter has been received from ChALC regarding Rural Community Broadband funding. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2012.
7. Streetscene has sent a Service Level Agreement to all Councils.
8. The Chairman has received thanks for the donation to CHAIN.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS
The Council considered the following planning applications and RESOLVED to respond as below:
Planning Applications
11/05605/FUL 13 Birch Grove, Lostock Green
Two storey side extension
No objection
11/05756/FUL 272 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, CW9 7PL
Single garage and new driveway with access
No objection provided the old egress is surrendered on permission of the new access being granted.
Planning Decisions
11/05389/ADV The Watermead, Cheshire Avenue, Lostock Gralam
One non illuminated logo sign
Permitted
11/04977/FUL Lostock Gralam School
Single storey extension
Permitted
11/04937/FUL 2 Cape of Good Hope Cottage, Lostock Green
2 storey side extension
Permitted
PRECEPT 2012 – 13
The Clerk reported on the expected out turn for 2011 – 12 and presented a proposed budget for 2012 – 13.
It was RESOLVED that a nil increase on the precept is approved. The Chairman signed the precept form asking for £32,463 for 2012 – 13.
PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
It was RESOLVED to accept payment of the following accounts
Payee Details Amount
To be Paid
SO – Freeloa Web site fees Dec 2011 – March 2012 10.08
154 – Ministry of Justice Churchyard Maintenance 480.00
155 – Mid Cheshire Rail Users Association Subscription 2012 14.00
156 – Baldwin Landscaping Play Area inspections 72.00
157 – Nicola Clarke Salary – October – December 2011
Expenses
Stationery 1031.55
17.88
22.96
1072.39
158 – Amos Wright Grass cutting – churchyard 400.00
The meeting finished at 8.30 p.m.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Monday 6 February 2012 at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m.