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MINUTES OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 1 MARCH 2010 AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

PRESENT: Parish Councillors A McEllin, N Goulding, P Kelly, J Beasant, &

D Woodward

IN ATTENDANCE: N Clarke, Clerk

ALSO PRESENT: CWAC Councillor N Wright, members of the public.

PUBLIC FORUM

Miss Griffiths asked the following questions:

1. Would the potholes be mended quicker if going through the Parish Council to report them? Both N. Wright and the Parish Council assured Miss Griffiths that CWAC has urged everyone to report the potholes, and as there are so many after the extreme weather, they would be given the same priority.

2. The grass verges around the estates near Townshend Road are churned up due to cars parking on the verges. Miss Griffiths was told that the verges are probably jointly owned between Highways and Weaver Vale Housing. The residents need to speak to Weaver Vale about repairs. The Clerk will write to Weaver Vale Housing.

REPORT FROM JAMES BIRDSEY, LOSTOCK GRALAM FOOTBALL CLUB

Deferred until the next meeting on 12 April 2010.

REPORT FROM FIONA COWLEY OF GROUNDWORK CHESHIRE

Fiona outlined the time-scale of the project on Birches Lane, Lostock Green. As the area is quite small she suggested that a multi-purpose piece of equipment might suit the area with possibly one other toddler piece. There was discussion about the drainage on the site and that this may cause problems with installation.

The meeting agreed on the following actions:

%uF0B7 Carry out a drainage survey on the site and speak to the farmer who owns the land adjacent to the site.

%uF0B7 Clerk to contact Fiona to set a date for the public consultation in Lostock Green

%uF0B7 Fiona to look at possible funders for the project.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

RESOLVED to accept apologies for absence from Parish Councillors J Foster, R Reece and S Wells. Cllrs M Byram and M Stocks also sent apologies.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 8 February 2010, having been copied to members were confirmed and signed as being a correct record.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 JANUARY 2010.

The Clerk reported on the following matters:

%uF0B7 Kitchen Kraft – CWAC have informed the Clerk that they have now been fined and the council now has sufficient evidence to proceed with formal action against the fly posting.

%uF0B7 Lostock Green Parent and Toddler Group – thank you card received together with a painting by the children for the s.137 donation given to the group.

%uF0B7 Vamasaki Parking - Reply received from Chris Hodgson, Traffic Technician, CWAC saying they are investigating complaints about parking outside the restaurant but are unable to introduce waiting restrictions on Manchester Road at the moment.

%uF0B7 Manchester Road – Reply received from Mark Jones, Engineering Assistant, CWAC saying that the Police Speed Checks are now erected. 30 mph markings are not allowed along the road. Cllr Kelly informed the meeting that the Parish Council is able to use the Speed Gun during the week commencing 15 March.

TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM PCSO G JONES

PCSO Jones was not at the meeting. Cllr McEllin reported that quad bikes are being driven on the fields behind Cedar Close and Langford Road. She will contact PCSO Jones to report the matter.

Clerk to write to the Inspector regarding the lack of attendance of the PCSO at the Parish Council meetings.

TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCILLORS PRESENT

Cllr Stocks sent his apologies to the meeting but asked that the Parish Council conduct a survey of dog waste bins in both villages and let him know where the Council would like new ones installed. He will either ask CWAC to provide them or use some of his allocation to contribute to purchasing them. Clerk to survey Lostock Green and Cllr Kelly to survey Lostock Gralam and forward replies to Cllr Stocks.

Cllr Wright reported that Brunner Mond has put in their planning application to DECC. He will keep the Parish Council informed of its progress.

CO-OPTION OF A NEW MEMBER

There was a resolution at the meeting that Mark Litton to be co-opted onto the Parish Council. This was agreed unanimously and Mark joined the Council after making their declaration of office.

TO DEAL WITH CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence was reported to the meeting:

%uF0B7 Sita UK has taken over from Biffa for the trade waste collection at the Churchyard. I have informed Revd. Sharp.

%uF0B7 Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society AGM

%uF0B7 Mayor’s Dinner Dance on 20 March 2010

%uF0B7 CWAC Open Spaces Survey – Clerk to reply with list

%uF0B7 Brunner Mond Public Exhibition on 2 and 3 March. Several members will be attending.

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

The Clerk reported on the following items:

1. The Clerk received a phone call from a resident on Harris Road regarding works to the hedges on the Stubbs Lane side of the Triangle development. The Clerk contacted David Hawkin from CDP Ltd. who said this was regular work to trim the hedges and remove the brambles.

The Clerk visited the site and spoke with the contractor, Brambledown. She learned that they have the contract to maintain the verges and hedges for the next four years. They are currently removing brambles and weeds, trimming the hawthorn hedge to a manageable height and then erecting fencing on the perimeter of the site. The verge on the road-side belongs to CWAC and they should maintain this area.

2. The Clerk had contacted ROSPA to see if was necessary to have an annual Risk

Assessment of the play areas, in addition to the monthly play inspections. They suggested that it was, and quoted £63.00 per site + vat for five items per area. Each extra item is £3.

RESOLVED to ask for an inspection this year.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS

The following planning applications have been received and sent to council for approval.

Planning Applications

10/00341/COU GP Pirolini Orchard Bank, 58 Birches Lane, CW9 7SN

Part change of use for operation of private hire taxi business. 2 vehicles parked at one time.

Planning Decisions

None

TO DISCUSS GIVING A DONATION TO CHAIN

Cllr McEllin outlined the work CHAIN is doing in opposing the proposed waste plants in the area. CHAIN has asked for financial help from the Parish Councils, which will be affected by any proposed plants. Cllr. McEllin declared a prejudicial interest in the matter, as he is a member of CHAIN and left the room.   The matter was debated and voted on.  A majority vote RESOLVED to give £500 to assist with general expenses.

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

It was RESOLVED to pay the following accounts:

Chq Payee Amount

40 ChALC – Standing Orders 26.50

41 Lostock Gralam Community Centre – litter pick Jan – March 2010 162.50

FUTURE BUSINESS

James Birdsey from Lostock Gralam Football Club.

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Council is to be held Monday 12 April 2010 at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m.

The meeting closed at 9.25 p.m.

MINUTES OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 1 MARCH 2010 AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM