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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM HELD ON MONDAY 9 MAY 2011 AT LOSTOCK GRALAM CHURCH HALL.

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

PRESENT: Parish Councillors M Litton, E Guy, A McEllin, P Kelly, J Beasant, D Woodward, Nick Goulding, J Foster and J Besant

PCSO P Hambleton

Representatives from Lostock Gralam Community Centre

CWAC Cllr. M Stocks

Members of the public.

IN ATTENDANCE: N Clarke, Clerk

The Chairman welcomed people to the meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:

None

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF THE PARISH MEETING HELD ON 10 MAY 2010

The minutes of the Annual Parish Assembly held on 10 May 2010, having been copied to members, were taken as read and were confirmed and signed as being a correct record.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PARISH MEETING HELD ON 10 MAY 2010

None

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARISH COUNCIL INCLUDING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2010

Copies of the annual report and statement of income and expenditure were distributed prior to the meeting outlining the work of the Council over the past 12 months.

REPORT FROM LOSTOCK GRALAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

A report from the Community Centre has been distributed prior to the meeting. Cllr. McEllin reiterated the need for support from the community to continue running the venue. She confirmed that CDP Ltd have indicated that they are prepared to hand over the freehold of the centre and land to the Parish Council once the Business Park has been fully completed.

OBSERVATIONS OF THE CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCILLORS FOR THE PARISH

The Chairman congratulated Cllr. Stocks on his election victory in the recent elections. Cllr. Stocks reported that he will continue to campaign for better road safety and highway maintenance during his term of office. He also informed the meeting that there is to be a Parliamentary boundary review by the end of 2011 which could mean losing one MP in Cheshire.

The Chairman thanked the Community Centre representative and Cllr. Stocks for their reports.

QUESTIONS TO THE PARISH COUNCIL

1. Miss Griffiths is very unhappy that the CWAC web site seems to be biased towards Chester and Ellesmere Port with very little information about other areas.

2. What is happening with the dog bin survey? Cllr. Stocks replied that 3 new dog bins have been ordered and should be installed soon.

3. The traffic lights at the Business Park are still out of sync.

4. There seems to be a lot of litter blowing about from the Business Park onto Manchester Road.

5. Is it legal to park on the pavement? PCSO Hambleton replied that it is in certain areas as long as there is room for a pram or motorbility scooter to pass.

6. There is concern about building works going on at a house on Manchester Road. The Clerk and Cllr. Stocks to report to CWAC.

There being no further business, the Parish Assembly meeting closed at 8.35 p.m.