MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL
MONDAY 2 MARCH 2009 AT LOSTOCK GRALAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman E Guy, Parish Councillors, J Foster, N Goulding & S Wells.
IN ATTENDANCE: N Clarke, Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: CC M Byram, BC A McEllin, PCSO G Jones, Members of the Public
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Parish Councillors H Argent, R Reece & A Makepeace
PUBLIC FORUM
The following matters were raised by members of the public:
1. Peter Kelly asked if the parish council had received any information regarding the lines to collect speeding data. PCSO Jones replied that it was still not available.
2. Peter Kelly had contacted the landlord of the Slow and Easy to ask if the planning application for a new pub/diner on the Triangle site would affect his business. The landlord confirmed that he was giving up the tenancy of the pub in April 2010 as Punch Taverns want to close the pub and develop the land.
3. Peter Kelly is still looking into whether the law allows road markings along Manchester Road to remind drivers of the 30 mph speed limit. He is aware that the village of Pant, on the Welsh border, has lots of signs running through the main road of the village and would like to challenge Highways as to why it can’t happen in Lostock Gralam.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 9 February, 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 MEETING HELD ON 9 MARCH 2009.
None
REPORT FROM PCSO JONES
PCSO Jones reported on the following items:
1. There has been a burglary from a shed in Lostock Gralam. PCSO Jones has attended the victim and is monitoring the area in case they return.
2. Off road vehicles have been reported on farm land in the area.
3. Reports of a dog loose in the neighbourhood.
4. Vicky is now trained on the new speed gun which may be used in the parish shortly.
5. A surgery is being held on 23 March at Lostock Gralam Community Centre from 6.30 – 7.30 p.m.
6. The next CAM meeting will be on 20 April at the Church Hall, Lostock Gralam at 7.00 p.m.
Cllr Guy asked if PCSO Jones could keep an eye on the alleyway between Manchester Road and Highfield Avenue as there was broken glass, dirty needles etc. along the alley. A local resident had asked if a mesh could be placed on top of the fence to stop children throwing items over the fence. BC McEllin suggested contacting Rob Brooks at CCC to see if CWAC would put a mesh up. Cllr Guy reported that Mr Waheed has let all the units on Manchester Road and as they are filled up they may stop youths congregating in the area.
REPORT ON THE USE OF SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE’S
The clerk explained that the SID had been used several times on Manchester Road and was altered for use on Birches Lane but when CCC came out to alter the limit it was found that no data had been stored. It then took another week for CCC to replace the SID and set it to 30 mph. Unfortunately, United Utilities are now doing emergency repairs at the point where the SID has to be situated. Because of the problems, CCC has allowed the Parish Council to hold onto the SID for longer to collect data. The clerk thanked Peter Kelly and Ann McEllin for giving up time to assist.
REPORT FROM COUNTY & SHADOW COUNCILLORS
CC M Byram reported that although the two shortlisted candidates for the waste contract for Cheshire does not include WRG at Lostock Gralam, there is still the possibility that WRG will want to put something on the Griffiths Road site. Bedminster have planning permission for their biomass plant but have not given any indication as to when they plan to build.
Covanta currently has an appliction in for an EFW site at Middlewich which could affect Lostock Gralam.
The clerk asked how planning applications will be heard once CWAC is in place. CC Byram explained that there will be three planning committees: Strategic (for waste, minerals etc. to meet at Chester), and two others called A & B which will operate from three locations, Winsford, Chester and Ellesmere Port. They will meet fortnightly in each location and will hear planning applications from the whole of CWAC. It is therefore important to keep an eye on the agendas if there is a contentious application in our area.
REPORT FROM THE BOROUGH COUNCILLORS
BC McEllin thanked those who attended the planning meeting to determine the 24/7 working at the Triangle. She thinks the developers knew they would win because VRBC had not specified the hours of working in the first planning approval. The only route residents can complain now is through the EHO if there is trouble with noise or light.
BC McEllin noted that this would be her last meeting as a Borough Councillor. The Parish Council thanked her for an enormous amount of work she has done on behalf of Lostock Gralam Parish Council over the years.
TO AGREE THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE GRASSCUTTING
Two quotes received as follows, the third contractor did not reply:
North West Maintenance Ltd
Per cut Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd
Per cut
Main play area, Stubbs Lane 65.00 61.00
Birches Lane, Lostock Green 32.50 30.00
Total cost per cut 97.50 91.00
Annual cost (including hedges) £1365.00 £1274.00
It was agreed to award the contract to the lowest bid, being Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd.
REPORT FROM THE CLERK
1. A letter of appointment is required for Groundwork to continue fundraising for Phase 2 of the play area at a cost of £2000.00 It was agreed by Council to appoint Groundwork but to also look into raising a loan to finish off the play area if the final grant application is unsuccessful.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Correspondence copied to council
1. Planning Inquiry report re Birches Lane, Lostock Green
2. Minutes from Planning Committee – 24 hour Lostock Triangle
3. Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society Action Required: Members need to decide whether to join the Society @ £8 per annum.
4. Minutes from St John’s School House Youth and Community Centre, Lostock Gralam.
Correspondence received and available for viewing
1. The Playing Field Winter 2008-9
2
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following planning applications have been received and sent to council for approval.
09-00182-FUL CDP Ltd/Marston Inns and Taverns
Triangle Site, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam
Variation of condition 20 on outline application APP/2001/0553 to increase the size of the pub/diner
Objection
09-00224-FUL CDP Ltd
Triangle Site, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam
Variation of condition 18 on planning application APP/2001/0553 to vary the timescales for implementation of highways works
No objection
09-00184-FUL Mr Stuart Campbell
439 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam
Two storey extension to rear (re-submission of 08-1905-FUL)
No objection
PLANNING DECISIONS
The following decisions have been received by the Clerk:
08-2864-FUL Mr Steven Lomax
Chestnut House, 36 Birches Lane, Lostock Green
Installation of electric gates
PERMITTED
08-2829-FUL Mr Peter Kelly
4 Wilson Crescent, Lostock Gralam
Double garage, new access, turning area and dropped kerb
PERMITTED
09-00026-FUL CDP Ltd
Lostock Triangle Site, Manchester Road
Variation of condition 3 on planning application 07-0380-ARMM to allow 24 hours use of offices
PERMITTED
08-0273-FUL Miss Alison Hancock
Land Adjacent to Park Farm
Planning Inquiry
DISMISSED (see attached report)
8. It was resolved to accept payment of the following accounts:
Chq no. Payee Amount
100695 Groundwork – Professional fees 2922.00
100696` Groundwork – VAT element (to be reclaimed) 12,535.41
NOTIFICATION OF FUTURE BUSINESS Standing orders
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Monday 6 April at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 pm
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 2 MARCH 2009 AT LOSTOCK GRALAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman E Guy, Parish Councillors, J Foster, N Goulding & S Wells.
IN ATTENDANCE: N Clarke, Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: CC M Byram, BC A McEllin, PCSO G Jones, Members of the Public
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Parish Councillors H Argent, R Reece & A Makepeace
PUBLIC FORUM
The following matters were raised by members of the public:
1. Peter Kelly asked if the parish council had received any information regarding the lines to collect speeding data. PCSO Jones replied that it was still not available.
2. Peter Kelly had contacted the landlord of the Slow and Easy to ask if the planning application for a new pub/diner on the Triangle site would affect his business. The landlord confirmed that he was giving up the tenancy of the pub in April 2010 as Punch Taverns want to close the pub and develop the land.
3. Peter Kelly is still looking into whether the law allows road markings along Manchester Road to remind drivers of the 30 mph speed limit. He is aware that the village of Pant, on the Welsh border, has lots of signs running through the main road of the village and would like to challenge Highways as to why it can’t happen in Lostock Gralam.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 9 February, 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 MEETING HELD ON 9 MARCH 2009.
None
REPORT FROM PCSO JONES
PCSO Jones reported on the following items:
1. There has been a burglary from a shed in Lostock Gralam. PCSO Jones has attended the victim and is monitoring the area in case they return.
2. Off road vehicles have been reported on farm land in the area.
3. Reports of a dog loose in the neighbourhood.
4. Vicky is now trained on the new speed gun which may be used in the parish shortly.
5. A surgery is being held on 23 March at Lostock Gralam Community Centre from 6.30 – 7.30 p.m.
6. The next CAM meeting will be on 20 April at the Church Hall, Lostock Gralam at 7.00 p.m.
Cllr Guy asked if PCSO Jones could keep an eye on the alleyway between Manchester Road and Highfield Avenue as there was broken glass, dirty needles etc. along the alley. A local resident had asked if a mesh could be placed on top of the fence to stop children throwing items over the fence. BC McEllin suggested contacting Rob Brooks at CCC to see if CWAC would put a mesh up. Cllr Guy reported that Mr Waheed has let all the units on Manchester Road and as they are filled up they may stop youths congregating in the area.
REPORT ON THE USE OF SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE’S
The clerk explained that the SID had been used several times on Manchester Road and was altered for use on Birches Lane but when CCC came out to alter the limit it was found that no data had been stored. It then took another week for CCC to replace the SID and set it to 30 mph. Unfortunately, United Utilities are now doing emergency repairs at the point where the SID has to be situated. Because of the problems, CCC has allowed the Parish Council to hold onto the SID for longer to collect data. The clerk thanked Peter Kelly and Ann McEllin for giving up time to assist.
REPORT FROM COUNTY & SHADOW COUNCILLORS
CC M Byram reported that although the two shortlisted candidates for the waste contract for Cheshire does not include WRG at Lostock Gralam, there is still the possibility that WRG will want to put something on the Griffiths Road site. Bedminster have planning permission for their biomass plant but have not given any indication as to when they plan to build.
Covanta currently has an appliction in for an EFW site at Middlewich which could affect Lostock Gralam.
The clerk asked how planning applications will be heard once CWAC is in place. CC Byram explained that there will be three planning committees: Strategic (for waste, minerals etc. to meet at Chester), and two others called A & B which will operate from three locations, Winsford, Chester and Ellesmere Port. They will meet fortnightly in each location and will hear planning applications from the whole of CWAC. It is therefore important to keep an eye on the agendas if there is a contentious application in our area.
REPORT FROM THE BOROUGH COUNCILLORS
BC McEllin thanked those who attended the planning meeting to determine the 24/7 working at the Triangle. She thinks the developers knew they would win because VRBC had not specified the hours of working in the first planning approval. The only route residents can complain now is through the EHO if there is trouble with noise or light.
BC McEllin noted that this would be her last meeting as a Borough Councillor. The Parish Council thanked her for an enormous amount of work she has done on behalf of Lostock Gralam Parish Council over the years.
TO AGREE THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE GRASSCUTTING
Two quotes received as follows, the third contractor did not reply:
North West Maintenance Ltd
Per cut Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd
Per cut
Main play area, Stubbs Lane 65.00 61.00
Birches Lane, Lostock Green 32.50 30.00
Total cost per cut 97.50 91.00
Annual cost (including hedges) £1365.00 £1274.00
It was agreed to award the contract to the lowest bid, being Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd.
REPORT FROM THE CLERK
1. A letter of appointment is required for Groundwork to continue fundraising for Phase 2 of the play area at a cost of £2000.00 It was agreed by Council to appoint Groundwork but to also look into raising a loan to finish off the play area if the final grant application is unsuccessful.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Correspondence copied to council
1. Planning Inquiry report re Birches Lane, Lostock Green
2. Minutes from Planning Committee – 24 hour Lostock Triangle
3. Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society Action Required: Members need to decide whether to join the Society @ £8 per annum.
4. Minutes from St John’s School House Youth and Community Centre, Lostock Gralam.
Correspondence received and available for viewing
1. The Playing Field Winter 2008-9
2
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following planning applications have been received and sent to council for approval.
09-00182-FUL CDP Ltd/Marston Inns and Taverns
Triangle Site, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam
Variation of condition 20 on outline application APP/2001/0553 to increase the size of the pub/diner
Objection
09-00224-FUL CDP Ltd
Triangle Site, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam
Variation of condition 18 on planning application APP/2001/0553 to vary the timescales for implementation of highways works
No objection
09-00184-FUL Mr Stuart Campbell
439 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam
Two storey extension to rear (re-submission of 08-1905-FUL)
No objection
PLANNING DECISIONS
The following decisions have been received by the Clerk:
08-2864-FUL Mr Steven Lomax
Chestnut House, 36 Birches Lane, Lostock Green
Installation of electric gates
PERMITTED
08-2829-FUL Mr Peter Kelly
4 Wilson Crescent, Lostock Gralam
Double garage, new access, turning area and dropped kerb
PERMITTED
09-00026-FUL CDP Ltd
Lostock Triangle Site, Manchester Road
Variation of condition 3 on planning application 07-0380-ARMM to allow 24 hours use of offices
PERMITTED
08-0273-FUL Miss Alison Hancock
Land Adjacent to Park Farm
Planning Inquiry
DISMISSED (see attached report)
8. It was resolved to accept payment of the following accounts:
Chq no. Payee Amount
100695 Groundwork – Professional fees 2922.00
100696` Groundwork – VAT element (to be reclaimed) 12,535.41
NOTIFICATION OF FUTURE BUSINESS Standing orders
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Monday 6 April at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 pm