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FEBRUARY 2009

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY AT LOSTOCK GRALAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

 

  

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                  Chairman E Guy, Parish Councillors, R Reece, N Goulding , A Makepeace, S Wells.

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE:   N Clarke, Clerk

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:      CC M Byram, Members of the Public

 

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Parish Councillors H Argent and J Foster

 

 

Chairman Guy opened the meeting and thanked all for attending especially as the meeting

 

had been postponed from last week due to the bad weather.

 

 

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.   The clerk to contact the police.

 

2.       The lighting columns at the junction with the business park have been left on 24 hours for the past two weeks.   Clerk to contact highways.

 

3.       Christine Eden reported that the condition of

School Lane

, Lostock Gralam is deteriorating with cars parked on the pavement, dog mess and speeding along the road.  The Post Office has problems with litter outside but do not have a litter bin.   As this is a commercial premises A Makepeace will contact them. The council reported that a lot of this was discussed at the CAM meeting and asked the clerk to follow this matter up with the police.

 

4.       It was reported that the concrete block leading to the play are at the top of

Stubbs Lane

was moved during Saturday night.  Although the police were called they didn’t come out. The block will still prevent a vehicle from driving down the path.  The clerk to contact CDP and the PCSO.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 3 November 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 3 NOVEMBER 2008        None

 

 

REPORT FROM PCSO JONES   None available.

 

 

REPORT FROM COUNTY & SHADOW COUNCILLORS

 

 CC M Byram reported that the 4^th tier of management has been appointed to the new Shadow authority.   The County Council is quiet at the moment as staff are being moved to new posts.

 

 

PC Guy asked at which stage the tender process was at for the incinerator.   M Byram reported that a confidential meeting has taken place and that 4 tenders have been agreed on which will then be reduced to two.   The process may be completed prior to the Shadow Authority taking over on 1 April.

 

 

REPORT FROM THE BOROUGH COUNCILLORS  Nothing to report.

 

 

PLANNING APPLICATION FROM CDP LTD – 09-00026-FUL

A discussion was held as to the best way to oppose the planning application which is going to Vale Royal Borough Council Planning Committee on 17 February.  It was emphasised by the Parish, Borough and County council that unless there was a large number of people attending the meeting, the planning committee would not realise just how much opposition there is against the proposed 24 hour working.  Peter Kelly confirmed that Dr. K Birch was intending to speak at the meeting on behalf of the public.  Cllr Guy will be speaking on behalf of the parish council.

 

 

The application is recommended for approval by the planning committee.

 

 

PLAYSCHEMES

 

The council received a report from last year and a request from Arthur Neil for a contribution to this year’s scheme.   They are looking to run the scheme from 3 – 28 August although nothing has been booked in our parish yet.  The two weeks at Lostock were largely funded by VRBC using lottery money for rural schemes but this hasn’t been guaranteed this year.  They are looking for a contribution of £600 to cover staff costs and some of the training.

 

 

It was resolved that the parish council should fund the playscheme as it has been budgeted for in 2009/10.  The clerk to contact VRBC Playschemes to confirm a contribution of £600 for 2009.

 

 

SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE TRAINING

The training has been set for Wednesday 11 February at 9.30 a.m. at the Community Centre.  The SID can be left with the council for up to 2 weeks after the training for use by the trained volunteers.  Alternatively, the council will need to apply for the SID at a later stage. 

 

 

MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME

It was resolved to adopt the Model Publication Scheme in its entirety as directed by the ICO.  The Publication Scheme will be available to the public through the clerk, with information provided on the notice boards and web site when completed.

 

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

 

1.       Report due at the next Highways and Transport Local Joint Committee on 3 March about the proposed 30m.p.h restriction on

Birches Lane

, Lostock Green.

 

2.       Boundary Committee Meeting held on 3 February.  The clerk reported that there is to be an Electoral review of Cheshire West and Chester , which will take place over the next 12 months.

 

3.       Wheelie Bin Stickers – an email has been received by VRBC Streetscene confirming that stickers are not allowed on bins owned by VRBC.

 

4.       Playground Inspections – currently waiting for quotes.

 

5.       PCSO meeting with Wincham.   The clerk is waiting for the Clerk to Wincham to come back with a date.

 

6.       Grass cutting tenders – currently waiting for replies to letters.

 

7.       Dates have been set for the Parish Council meetings for the remainder of the year: 2 March, 6 April, 11 May, 1 June, 6 July, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November and 7 December.

 

8.       Quote received from DFK systems for website domain name.  A discussion was held about the price.  Clerk to persue other companies.

 

9.       Notification of the date of the meeting for the Veolia Bid (28 April) for the remainder of the play area at

Stubbs Lane

has been received.

 

 

  

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

 

  

 

 

	Correspondence copied to council
1.	ChALC Training Dates   Action: Please let me know if you wish to attend any of the courses.
2.	ChALC newsletter – January 2009
3.	Invitation to Service of Thanksgiving – Sunday 29 March, Chester Cathedral   Action: Emma has expressed her intention to go to this
4.	Notes on PCSO Meeting with ChALC
5.	Brunner Mond - flyer
6.	Vale Royal Area meeting - minutes
7.	Email note re traffic junction at Lostock Business Park   Pete Kelly has given these to me following his meeting with CCC
8.	Area & Neighbourhood Working – with Area map   Note that Lostock Gralam is with Winsford and Rural East – this is contrary to our request to stay with Northwich and the north.
	Correspondence received and available for viewing
1.	Manchester Airport – community review
2.	CCC – Local Transport Plan Progress Report
3.	CWAC – Community Involvement
4.	Cheshire Community Action – Community Pride Competition
5.	Cheshire and Wirral Partnership – newsletter
6.	NMC newsletter
7.	CPRE – Litter and fly-tipping parish council toolkit
8.	CPRE – newsletter
9.	VRBC – Register of Electors 2008/9
10.	Cheshire Matters – December 2008
11.	CWAC – Housing Market Assessment
12.	CCC – SID application form
13.	Mid-Cheshire Rail Users Association newsletter.
14.	VRBC – Decisions made on Gypsy and Traveller Sites in Vale Royal
15.	CCC – summary statement of Accounts 2007-08

 

 

  

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

 

            

 

 

08-2724-FUL	Mr D Greenwood   16 Cinder Lane, Lostock Green , CW9 7SP   Demolition of outbuilding, erection of single storey lean to roof, two storey extension and conservatory   No objection
08-2864-FUL	Mr S Lomax   Chestnut House, 36 Birches Lane , Lostock Green , CW9 7SN             Installation of electric gates   No objection
08-2829-FUL	Mr P Kelly   4 Wilson Crescent, Lostock Gralam , CW9 7QH   Double garage, new access, turning area and dropped kerb   No objection
09-00026-FUL	CDP Ltd   Lostock Triangle site, Manchester Road             Variation of Condition 3 on planning application 07-0380-ARMM to allow 24 hour use of offices   Objection
09-00110-FUL	Mr Kenion   29 Townshend Road   Garage extension and front canopy (re-submission)   No objection
09/00143/FZ5	Joanne Longbottom, GDF   GDF Storage Ltd, King Street , Northwich             Application to re-route access roads

 

 

PLANNING DECISIONS

The following decisions have been received by the Clerk:

            

 

 

08-2289-HAZ	Ineos Enterprises Ltd   H165 Gas Storage Cavity Moss Lane , Lostock Gralam   Continuation of Hazardous substances consent.   PERMITTED
08-2441-TEL	Vodafone UK Ltd   Telecommunications at Junction of Old Hall Lane and Manchester Road , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   Installation of a mobile telecommunications replica telegraph pole and associated equipment cabin.   REFUSED
08-2677-FZ5	Ineos Enterprises Ltd   Holford Brinefields, Off Station Road (Lostock Hollows), Lostock Gralam             Installation of stoned area for access, installation of a new surge vessel and associated development and surface pipework   PERMITTED
08-2472-FUL	Mr Kenion   29 Townshend Road, Lostock Gralam , CW9 7QW

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MARCH 2009

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.

 

and 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 and as they are filled up they may stop youths congregating in the area.

 

and 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 and as they are filled up they may stop youths congregating in the area.

 

and 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 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.

and was altered for use on 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.and was altered for use on 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.and was altered for use on 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.

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
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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

 

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APRIL 2009

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 6 APRIL 2009 AT ST. JOHN ’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM

 

  

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                  Parish Councillors H Argent (standing in as Chairman), J Foster, N Goulding , A Makepeace

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE:   N Clarke, Clerk

 

ALSO PRESENT:      CWAC N Wright, Members of the Public

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Parish Councillors E Guy, R Reece & S Wells

 

  

PRESENTATION BY SONJA SWIFT, CDP Ltd.

 

S Swift, Senior Planner for CDP Ltd gave an update on the Triangle development.   She brought with her a site plan with the proposed developments and informed the Parish Council of an open day being held on Tuesday 7 April at the site.   Over 300 letters have been distributed to local residents and notices put up in local shops and in the local newspaper to advertise the event.

 

 

Several questions were put to Ms Swift regarding the size and type of the hotels, pub/diner and shop on the site.   She assured the council that the shop can only be up to 1000m2, there was interest in one of the hotels and Marstons have shown interest in the pub/diner.

 

 

Cllr Argent asked when the perimeter fencing was coming down: this would depend on when units are let.

 

 

There was general concern regarding the proposed pedestrian route from the site to

Stubbs Lane

.   S Swift reported that they had tried, unsuccessfully, to alter the route to run by the Community Centre so it would come out nearer

School Lane

.  However, Cheshire Highways have continually refused, as it would be too dangerous to cross

Stubbs Lane

at this point.  Following discussion, it was decided that the Parish Council is to formally write to CWAC suggesting the alternative route and, together with CDP, ask for a meeting with Highways to discuss the path.

 

.   S Swift reported that they had tried, unsuccessfully, to alter the route to run by the Community Centre so it would come out nearer .  However, Cheshire Highways have continually refused, as it would be too dangerous to cross at this point.  Following discussion, it was decided that the Parish Council is to formally write to CWAC suggesting the alternative route and, together with CDP, ask for a meeting with Highways to discuss the path.

 

.S Swift reported that they had tried, unsuccessfully, to alter the route to run by the Community Centre so it would come out nearer .However, Cheshire Highways have continually refused, as it would be too dangerous to cross at this point.Following discussion, it was decided that the Parish Council is to formally write to CWAC suggesting the alternative route and, together with CDP, ask for a meeting with Highways to discuss the path.

 

 

Cllr Argent thanked Ms Swift for the informative report.   Ms Swift left the meeting.

 

  

PUBLIC FORUM

 

 

The following matters were raised by members of the public:

 

 

1.                   Ms Griffiths reported that the road surface at the crossroads by

Manchester Road/Station Road

is sinking and causing water to run down the road.   Clerk to report to Highways.

 

2.                   Several residents in Lostock Gralam have received Cheshire East newsletters rather than Cheshire West and Chester .  

 

3.                   A metal barrier has been erected on

Cookes Lane

by the Picnic Area in place of the old wooden fencing.   This could be dangerous for cyclists as it would not be seen in the dark and it is of a height whereby the cyclist could be thrown over the barrier.  Although the picnic area is now in private hands the Clerk will contact CWAC Highways to check for safety and cc Rudheath PC.  

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 2 March, 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 2 MARCH 2009.

 

None

 

 

CO-OPTION OF NEW MEMBER

 

There was a resolution at the meeting that Ann McEllin be co-opted onto Lostock Gralam Parish Council.   This was agreed unanimously and Cllr McEllin joined the council after making her declaration of office.

 

 

REPORT FROM PCSO JONES  None

 

 

REPORT ON THE USE OF SPEED INDICATOR DEVICES

The clerk reported that the SIDS had been used extensively on

Manchester Road

and we now have the data sent by email.   The data indicates that at 75% of drivers are speeding, which gives a strong indication that more signs etc. are required.    The data will be invaluable for providing evidence at the CAM meeting on 20 April.   

and we now have the data sent by email.   The data indicates that at 75% of drivers are speeding, which gives a strong indication that more signs etc. are required.    The data will be invaluable for providing evidence at the CAM meeting on 20 April.    and we now have the data sent by email.The data indicates that at 75% of drivers are speeding, which gives a strong indication that more signs etc. are required.The data will be invaluable for providing evidence at the CAM meeting on 20 April.

  

REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNILLORS

 

CWAC Councillor N Wright reported that he would try to attend as many Parish Council meetings as possible along with the two other CWAC councillors.   As Cllr Wright is the Chairman of the Highways Committee he will try to attend the CAM meeting with regard to the speeding on

Manchester Road

.

 

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

 

1.      The Clerk attended a meeting with the Audit Commission on 26 March.  The internal audit is due to take place on 1 May with the external audit on 20 May.  The clerk confirmed the council that the accounts will be ready in plenty of time.   Cllr McEllin is to look over the accounts between 20 – 26 April.

 

2.      The Clerk reported on a Funding Seminar attended on 27 March which gave an insight into which funding areas are under subscribed and which were Cheshire based.  

 

3.       The Clerk has investigated borrowing for phase 2 of the play area.   The interest rates quoted are: HSBC – base rate + 6%, Co-OP – base rate + 3%.   The HSBC are reluctant to lend without security, the Co-op will be happy to lend but ask that the Parish Council are members for at least 3 months.   RESOLVED: to switch from HSBC to the Co-op with immediate effect.

 

  

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

  

 

	Correspondence copied to council
1.	Chalc newsletter
2.	Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service – ACTION REQUIRED: to determine whether to invite them to a meeting.
3.	Tercentenary of Lower Peover School
4.	St John ’s School House minutes
5.	Email from Inspector Paul Loughlin
6.	PCSO Performance Framework
7.	CWAC Invitation – 30 April
8.	SID Data
9.	Manchester Airport – Invitation to liaison meeting

 

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

 

 

 

 

09-00376-COU	Jack Richards & Son   Land to North East of Haulage Yard, Griffiths Road       Change of use of part of site from HGV tractor and trailer parking to storage of Hire Cars (Retrospective)   No objection
09/00475/FUL	Mrs D O’Boyle   18 Smithy Lane , Lostock Gralam   Single storey front extension   No objection

 

       

 

PLANNING DECISIONS

The following decisions have been received by the Clerk:

            

 

 

09/00110/FUL	Mr Kenion   29 Townshend Road , Lostock Gralam   Garage extension and front canopy (resubmission of 08/2472-FUL)   PERMITTED
09/00184/FUL	Mr Stuart Campbell   439 Manchester Road , Lostock Gralam   Two storey extension to rear (resubmission of 08/1905/FUL)   PERMITTED
09/00182/FUL	CDP Ltd/Marstons Inns and Taverns   Lostock Triangle Site, Manchester Road       Variation of condition 20 on outline application APP/2001/0553 to increase the size of the pub/diner   PERMITTED
09/00143/FZ5	Joanne Longbottom, GDF Storage Ltd   Sublach Gas Storage Project, King Street , Northwich       Application to re-route access roads   PERMITTED

 

 

 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

It was resolved to accept payment of the following accounts:

 

 

 

Chq no.	Payee	Amount
100698	Mid Cheshire Footpath Society – membership fees   Cheque signed in between meetings	8.00
100699	Lostock Gralam Community Centre – room hire	18.75
100700	Chalc – training course (£30) and membership fee 09/10 (£507.65)	537.65
100801	SLCC – membership fee	82.00
100802	CPFA – membership fee	18.00
100803	Cheshire Community Action – sub 09/10	50.00
100804	Countrywide Maintenance – Grass ctg April 09	209.30
100805	ChALC – Audit Commission seminar	5.00
100806	NL Clarke – salary and expenses	1049.35

 

 

  

NOTIFICATION OF FUTURE BUSINESS Standing orders

 

  

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

 

The next meeting will be held on Monday 11 May at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m.  This will be the Annual Meeting followed by the AGM.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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MAY 2009

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 11 MAY 2009 AT ST. JOHN ’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM

 

  

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                  Parish Councillors E Guy, H Argent, A McEllin and S Wells

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE:   N Clarke, Clerk

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:      Members of the Public

 

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Parish Councillors J Foster, N Goulding and R Reece.   Cheshire West and Chester Councillors N Wright and M Byram.  PCSO G Jones.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

The following matters were raised by members of the public:

 

1.                  Ms Griffiths reported she is concerned that the footpath at the picnic area remains as a public right of way now the land is in private hands.   Can it become a designated right of way?   Clerk to check.

 

2.                  Mr P Kelly explained that he is persuing Cheshire West and Chester for answers regarding the speed problems along

Manchester Road

.

 

3.                  Eastfields pharmacy is asking for litter bins to be placed on

Manchester Road

near the shops.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 6 April 2009, 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 2 MARCH 2009.

 

None

 

 

TO ELECT THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL FOR 2009/10

 

It was resolved that Shaun Wells become Chairman and Ann McEllin be Vice-Chairman for the year.

 

 

CO-OPTION OF NEW MEMBER

 

There was a resolution at the meeting that Mr Peter Kelly be co-opted onto Lostock Gralam Parish Council.   This was agreed unanimously and Cllr Kelly joined the council after making his declaration of office.

 

 

REPORT FROM PCSO JONES

 

A written report has been received which includes the theft of a lawnmower, vehicles parking on Lodge Lane, continuing patrols on Manchester Road with fixed penalty notices issued.

 

  

REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNILLORS None present

  

INTERNAL AUDIT AND YEAR END ACCOUNTS

 

The Clerk reported that the Internal Audit has been completed by JDH Ltd.  The following issues were raised from the audit:

 

1)      “A payment was made during the year in respect of VAT to Groundwork Cheshire.  There is no evidence of correspondence with HMRC that shows they would be eligible to reclaim.”

 

 

The Clerk reported that she had spoken to HMRC on 4-05-09 following a letter from them asking for more information.   She confirmed that HMRC were happy with the explanation and that they were processing the claim.

 

 

2)      “The total value of the contract with Groundworks was £97599.08, we see no evidence that this contract had been awarded as per the Standing Orders.”

 

  

The Council confirmed that the contract had been awarded to Groundwork Cheshire in July 2006 following investigation by the then Clerk, Jean Starkey, into finding a company to run the project.   As Groundwork Cheshire were the only local company who were able to fund raise, tender and project manage the scheme it was resolved to suspend Standing Orders and appoint Groundwork.   The clerk confirmed that two letters of appointment were signed in 2006 and 2009 with the agreement of the Council for each phase of the project which will be forwarded to the Audits along with a copy of these minutes.

 

  

Following circulation of the Year end accounts for 2008/9 the Council RESOLVED to accept the year end accounts as a true and accurate record.

 

 

BANKING ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Clerk reported that the application for change of bank from HSBC to the Co-op has now been completed by Councillors, and will now be sent off.

 

 

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

 

  

1. The Clerk reported that she had attending a site meeting with the Police and Highways regarding siting the interactive sign on
   Manchester Road
   .    It will be positioned on column 29 facing towards Northwich.   It is envisaged that the process will be quite lengthy due to ordering, installation etc.

    

2. A grant of £25,000 has been awarded to Friends of Stubbs Lane Play Area from Veolia Trust.   After discussion with Groundwork, this brings the total to £34,000 in grants.   It was RESOLVED that the Council agree to fund the remainder of the project (approximately £10,000) from reserves.

    

  

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

  

 

	Correspondence copied to council
1.	CWAC correspondence regarding traffic issues.
2.	Thank you card from A McEllin.
3.	Cheshire Fire and Rescue Corporate Plan
4.	The Playing Field Spring 09
5.	Clerks and Councils Direct May 09
6.	Speed Limit Review
7.	Go Local information
8.	Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society
9.	The Clerk May 09

 

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

 

    

 

 

Consultation	Vodafone   Proposed Vodafone Base Station in the Lostock Gralam area.   Agreed to option 2.
H148/H1444	INEOS Enterprises Ltd   Application to carry out mineral working and associated development   Land at Park Farm, Holford Brinefields, Lostock Green

 

 

       

 

PLANNING DECISIONS

The following decisions have been received by the Clerk:

            

 

 

09-00376-COU

Jack Richards & Son   Land to North East of Haulage Yard, Griffiths Road     Change of use of part of site from HGV tractor and trailer parking to storage of Hire Cars (Retrospective)   Permitted with Conditions

 

 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

It was resolved to accept payment of the following accounts:

 

 

Chq no.	Payee	Amount
100807	JDH Business Ltd – Internal Audit 08/09	106.50
100808	Countrywide Grounds Maintenance May 09	209.30
100809	Claymore Business Machines – Photocopier 08/9	44.85

 

  

NOTIFICATION OF FUTURE BUSINESS

Standing orders

 

Risk Assessment

 

Code of Conduct

 

Pay Review

 

 

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

 

The next meeting will be held on Monday 1 June at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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JUNE 2009

MINUTES OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 1 JUNE 2009 AT ST. JOHN ’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM

 

  

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                  Parish Councillors S Wells, P Kelly, R Reece and A McEllin

 

IN ATTENDANCE:   N Clarke, Clerk

 

ALSO PRESENT:      CWAC M Byram and N Wright, Members of the Public

 

 

PART I – Public and Press Present

 

  

PUBLIC FORUM

 

The following matters were raised by members of the public:

 

1.                  Ms Griffiths reported she has been told that the footpath at the junction of

Birches Lane

and the A556 is not accessible to electric scooters.  The pavement is not wide enough at the junction and too high by the Picnic Area. 

 

2.                  Wade Brook turned white during mid-May.  She thinks there may have been a DBO (distilled blow off) from Ineos Chlor.  Clerk to report.

 

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE from Parish Councillors J Foster, N Goulding and H Argent.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

 

RESOLVED to accept the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Council held on 11 May 2009, having been copied to members and were confirmed and signed as being a correct record. 

 

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 MAY 2009.

 

None

 

 

REPORT FROM PCSO JONES

 

A written report has been received which includes speed checks on Manchester Road with offenders being prosecuted; vehicles offences on Lodge Lane; school visits during Healthy Schools week; warnings regarding youths riding motorcycles on private land and enquiries following a burglary in the area.

 

  

REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCILLORS

 

1.      Following receipt of a letter from Peter Kelly regarding highways Malcolm Byram and Norman Wright confirmed that they are waiting for a reply from Richard Nixon and Richard Flood from CWAC.  

2.      Both Councillors commented on the welcome presence of the interactive sign on

Manchester Road

.

3.      There is to be a cluster meeting on 22 June at Comberbach starting at 6.00 p.m.  There will be CWAC officers present to answer questions from Parish Councils.

 

THE GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENT

Following discussion it was RESOLVED to accept the Governance and Administration document for Lostock Gralam Parish Council for 2009/10.  The document was signed and dated by the Chairman.

 

 

RISK ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT

The following points were raised regarding the Risk Assessment document:

 

 

1.      The Clerk is to obtain quotes for monthly and quarterly play inspections.

 

2.      Code of Conduct training needs to be available if necessary.  The Clerk confirmed that she has sent out the training dates for the year from ChALC and that Cllr P Kelly will hopefully be booked onto a course in September.

 

It was RESOLVED to accept the Risk Assessment document for Lostock Gralam Parish Council for 2009/10 and was duly signed and dated by the Chairman.  

 

  

MEMBERS REGISTER OF INTEREST DOCUMENT

 

Members brought completed Register of Interest documents to the meeting for 2009/10.  These need updating each year.

 

CHAIRMAN’S ALLOWANCE

The Clerk reported that although the possibility of a Chairman’s Allowance has been discussed and rejected previously, she felt that it would provide a back up for the Audit Commission as certain items (e.g. flowers for the retiring Chairman).    It was RESOLVED that the budget will be £200 for 2009/10.

 

 

SIGNS FOR PLAY AREAS

The Council considered the three quotes received for the signs at the Play Areas.   It was RESOLVED to award the contract to ‘Make Your Mark’ being the cheapest price.   It was agreed to order three signs, two for Lostock Gralam and one for Lostock Green.  Clerk to arrange.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

 

	Correspondence copied to council
1.	Boundary Committee – consultation document.
2.	Donations request by Samaritans
3.	INEOS Enterprises – minutes from last liaison meeting
4.	Timetable of CWAC meetings 09/10
5.	ChALC newsletter – May 09
6.	CWAC – Request to meet with the Parish Council.   It was agreed that in principle the Council would be interested in a meeting but that as a small Council which is not pursuing Quality Status, we are not interested in taking on any services from CWAC.

 

 

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

 

  

1. Vamasaki Opening – The Clerk has received an invitation for Councillors to attend the opening of Vamasaki.   Following a discussion, it was agreed that if Councillors wished to attend they would personally make a donation to charity (to the value of the meal taken) as they did not want to accept any gifts or hospitality from the restaurant. It was felt that it would be a good opportunity to make contact with the owners and management of the restaurant in order to establish a line of communication should any issues arise.

    

2. Interactive Sign on
   Manchester Road
   – The Clerk confirmed that the sign was operating and that there has been an article in the local press.

    

3. Fencing at
   Stubbs Lane
   – Groundwork have asked for formal notification as to whether the Council want the toddler fencing for phase 2 of the play area.   RESOLVED to ask Groundwork to put the plans in without the fencing and see if the plans are passed.   It was agreed that the Council will pay the remaining costs of £6,222 or £10,222 (if fencing required) to complete Phase 2.

    

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The following planning application has been received and sent to council for approval.

 

 

 

 

09/00585/FZ5

Proposed Engineering Works   Land at Park Farm, Holford Brinefields, Lostock Green   No objection

 

 

PLANNING DECISIONS    None

 

 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

 

It was resolved to accept payment of the following accounts:

 

 

Chq no.	Payee	Amount
100810	Lostock Gralam Community Centre – Litter pick April – June 09	156.00
100811	CWAC – Bin Hire & Emptying – April – Sept 09	433.71

 

  

The public and press left at 8.40 p.m. and the meeting moved on to Part II – Private and Confidential Business.

  

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

 

The next meeting will be held on Monday 6 July at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. 

 

 

 

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JULY 2009

MINUTES OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 6 JUly2009 AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM

 

  

  

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                  Parish Councillors S Wells, P Kelly, and A McEllin

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE:   N Clarke, Clerk

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:      Members of the Public

 

 

 

PART I – Public and Press Present

 

  

  

PRESENTATIONS BY RESOURCE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS AND VIRIDOR

 

Prior to opening the official Council meeting, the companies above gave a presentation regarding the proposed waste management planning applications each company is looking to submit to Cheshire West and Chester.

 

  

  

PUBLIC FORUM

 

 

The following matters were raised by members of the public:

 

 

Miss Griffiths reported on the following items:

 

·         The main drains at the picnic area cannot cope with sudden downpours of rain and seem to flood on a regular basis.   The Council reminded Miss Griffiths that the picnic area is now privately owned and is no longer the Councils responsibility.

 

·         The drains are constantly blocking along the road by Lostock Hollows.

 

·         Cars are parking along Fryer Road, Manchester Road near Vamasaki causing problems with access.

 

 

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

 

  

RESOLVED to accept apologies for absence from Parish Councillors J Foster, N Goulding, H Argent and R Reece.  Apologies also received from CWAC N Wright.

 

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

 

  

Due to the meeting being inquorate it was agreed to defer acceptance of the minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 1 June 2009 until September.

 

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 1 JUNE 2009.

 

  

1.      The Play Area signs are currently being made by Make Your Mark.

2.      Groundwork has confirmed that as soon as Veolia has agreed to release the grant money, work can start on the play areas.

 

3.      Cllr Kelly reported on the Highways meeting he attended on 24 June regarding problems on Manchester Road.   There was a subsequent site meeting on 6 July at Manchester Road; Highways will send a written response to the queries put by Cllr Kelly which will be reported at the next meeting.

 

 

 

REPORT FROM PCSO JONES

 

  

No report.

  

  

REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCILLORS

 

 

No report

  

 

PLAY INSPECTIONS

 

The decision to award a contractor for play inspections has been deferred until the next meeting.

 

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

 

 

 

 

1.	Manchester Airport – Runway closures 2010
2.	Letter from Viridor regarding proposed development
3.	Cheshire Community Action – Transition Towns
4.	Receipts for donations to Alzheimer’s Society and Samaritans.

 

  

 

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

 

  

1.      The Co-op is in the process of changing the accounts from the HSBC.   Cheques can now be signed.

 

2.      Vamasaki – the Clerk dropped donations off to the Samaritans and the Alzheimer’s Society from individuals who attended the open evening and brought the receipts to the meeting.

 

3.      Playscheme – the booking is confirmed at Lostock Gralam Community Centre on the weeks of 3 and 10 August.

 

4.      Following a report from Cllr Kelly, the Clerk sent a report to the Council on fly posters along Manchester Road.  

 

5.      The police have asked for a meeting with Highways and representatives of the Parish Council to address the issues surrounding Manchester and Station Road.  The Clerk is waiting for an email with suggested dates.

 

6.      The Clerk reported that there has been a spate of vandalism at the Play Area on Stubbs Lane.  The spongy flooring has been gouged out and could therefore be hazardous.   After checking with Groundwork if the floor could be repaired when phase 2 begins, it was agreed that repairs should be done as soon as possible.  The Clerk to speak to the contractor and to also draft a report to the Guardian, with a picture if possible, to publicise the disappointment of the Council.

 

  

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS

  

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

 

    

 

 

 

09/00837/FUL	14 Station Road, Lostock Gralam, CW9 7PN   Variation of condition 3 and 4 of planning permission 06-2167-FUL. To enable the submission of landscaping details and parking arrangement following the commencement of development   No objection
09/00852/FUL	439 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, CW9 7QA   Addition of window/door in elevations and re-use of velux (amendment to two storey extension approved under reference 09/00184/FUL   No objection
09/00873/FUL	Electricity Sub Station, Birches Lane, Lostock Gralam   Extension to existing sub station   No objection
09/00888/FUL	7 Birch Grove, Lostock Green, CW9 7SS   Single storey extension to side and rear of existing dwelling.
09/00905/ARMM	Lostock Triangle Site, Manchester Road   Approval of reserved matters for the erection of offices, two hotels, restaurant/pub and retail units (pursuant to outline approval APP/2001/0533)
09/1033/FUL	47 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, CW9 7SN   First floor extension to rear (resubmission)
	DECISIONS RECEIVED
09/00376/COU	Jack Richards and Son   Land to North East of Jack Richards Haulage Yard   Change of use of part of site from HGV tractor and trailer parking to storage of hire cars (retrospective)   Permitted

 

 

 

EXTERNAL AUDIT

 

 

The Clerk confirmed that the external audit has been completed and it is a clean report apart from one issue:

 

 

            “the Council makes inter bank account transfers.  The Council should consider how             they meet the requirements of S 150(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 which

 

            says that ‘every cheque or other order for payment of money [i.e. including internet

 

            transactions] shall be signed by two members of the Council’.

 

 

The Clerk will look at the Financial Standing Orders and this can be discussed at a later meeting with a view to amending the Standing Orders to delegate power to the Clerk to transfer monies from one account to another.

 

 

 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

 

  

It was resolved to accept payment of the following accounts:

 

 

 

Chq no.	Payee	Amount
300001	Countrywide Grounds Maintenance (June 09	209.30
300002	NL Clarke – salary April – June 2009                        Petrol and telephone                        Postage and stationery	1125.93   73.40   70.44   £1269.77
300003	CWAC – bin hire and emptying   Re-issue following new bank account set up	433.71
300004	Lostock Gralam Community Centre   Re-issue following new bank account set up	156.00

 

  

  

  

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

 

  

The next meeting will be held on Monday 7 September at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. 

 

 

 

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AUGUST 2009

MINUTES OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER  2009 AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH HALL, LOSTOCK GRALAM

 

 

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                           Parish Councillors A McEllin, P Kelly, J Foster and N Goulding

 

IN ATTENDANCE:           N Clarke, Clerk

 

ALSO PRESENT:              Insp. P Loughlin, PCSO G Jones, F Kindon (Northwich Guardian),

 

                                                A Dean (Lostock Gralam School Governor) & B Griffiths (Public)

 

 

PART I – Public and Press Present

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

 

The following matters were raised by members of the public:

 

 

Miss Griffiths reported on the following items:

 

·         At the traffic lights on Manchester Road to Hall Lane, Miss Griffiths complained about the entrance to the garages and there also depressions at the junction near the Chinese takeaway.   Inspector Loughlin asked PCSO Jones to check the junction.  Clerk to report the depressions.

 

·         Hedge on Lodge Lane and Stubbs Lane needs trimming.  Clerk to report.

 

 

Cllr Goulding reported that the chain link fence on Birches Lane play area, Lostock Green is broken.  Clerk to contact a handyman to carry out repairs.

 

 

DISCUSSION WITH INSPECTOR P LOUGHLIN

 

Inspector Loughlin introduced himself to the Council and reported that he was keen to meet all the funding partners for PCSO’s in the Northwich area.    Although official papers have not been received yet, he indicated that the renewal for the PCSO’s will be £12,700 per annum.   He also reported that there is no recruitment freeze on PCSO’s following Cllr. Gouldings question regarding funding from central government for PCSO provision.

 

 

Cllr. Goulding suggested that there is concern in the Parish that it is perceived that those Parishes paying for a PCSO are, in fact, paying twice for policing and that the police use the opportunity to take the regular police away from the area where there is a PCSO.        

 

 

The following questions were put to the Inspector:

 

 

1.                   Is the contract for a PCSO or for a person? – Lostock Gralam has been lucky that the same PCSO has been in place but if one leaves and there is a gap in service which the Parish Council is still paying for?

 

 

Insp. Loughlin assured the Parish Council that cover would happen.  If anyone leaves he is able to recruit new staff.

 

 

2.                   The PCSO is deployed in the Parish but the police reserve the right to re-deploy without notice and there tends not to be any notice.

 

 

Insp. Loughlin agreed that communications could be better and will try to organise email correspondence when the PCSO is taken off the area.

 

 

3.                   Cllr McEllin asked if the police could let the PC know what proportion of time is spent in each area by PCSO Jones?

 

 

Insp. Loughlin reported that all staff have been issued with PDA’s which can be used to record information.   He would look into the issue.

 

 

4.                   Has PCSO Jones been issued with a bicycle yet?

 

 

Not yet, as he still has to attend a course.

 

 

5.                   The boundary for policing seems to stop at the bridge on Station Road, so Lostock

 

Green comes under Winsford police.  This is obviously difficult when PCSO Jones is responsible for Lostock Green.

 

 

Insp. Loughlin agreed that it was not acceptable.  He has asked PCSO Jones to speak to the Inspector at Winsford to send over information to PCSO Jones when it comes in regarding PCSO duties.  

 

 

Cllr Goulding thanked Insp. Loughlin for attending and all agreed it was a useful meeting.

 

 

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

 

 

RESOLVED to accept apologies for absence from Parish Councillors S Wells, H Argent and R Reece.  Apologies also received from CWAC M Bryam.

 

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

 

 

RESOLVED to accept the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 6 July 2009, having been copied to members and were confirmed and signed as being a correct record. 

 

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 6 JULY 2009.

 

 

1.       The Play Area signs were erected the week of 3 August 2009.

 

2.       Groundwork has confirmed that as soon as Veolia has agreed to release the grant money, work can start on the play areas.   The Clerk is attending a pre-contract meeting on Tuesday 15 September.

 

3.       Repairs have taken place to the play area flooring at Lostock Gralam.

 

4.       The Playscheme at Lostock Gralam took place during August.  No problems reported.

 

 

REPORT FROM PCSO JONES

 

Taken from the report:

 

 

Speed checks on Manchester Road.  Offenders have been prosecuted.

 

Enquiries following reported incidents of theft in the area.

 

Complaints of illegal parking along Manchester Road.  Business owners have been advised.

 

Observations on Lodge Lane following complaints of road offences.

 

The force aeroplane has been out looking for off road motor-bikes – a number of vehicles have been seized.

 

 

REPORT FROM CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCILLORS

 

 

Waste Contract

 

Cllr Wright reported that no application has been received for the waste contract and it looks as though the process will be delayed.  

 

 

Boundary Committee

 

The three Marbuary Councillors have indicated to the Boundary Committee that they would prefer a three-member ward rather than a single-member ward as it is difficult to split the ward up with the correct ratio of electors to members.   The Parish Council would prefer a single member ward as the current area is very spread out and it feels it would benefit more with a dedicated member.  Wincham and Lostock Gralam together make the 3500 required per member but the Clerk pointed out that currently it is being recommended that Lostock Gralam is to be moved wholly into Shakerely ward.   The Clerk to monitor the position and bring any more information to the meetings as it received.

 

 

 

PLAY INSPECTIONS

 

RESOLVED to accept Mark White to complete the monthly site inspection for the play areas. Clerk to contact to arrange a start date.

 

 

 

BT TELEPHONE BOX

 

 

The Clerk informed the Council of a letter received from BT suggesting Parish Councils adopt underused phone boxes for £1.  The box in Lostock Green has been offered for adoption and the Council have to reply by 31 October 2009.

 

A discussion ensued with some for the adoption as it is part of the village but others were wary of the responsibility if there is vandalism and what the box would be used for when the phone equipment is removed.   RESOLVED to defer the decision until next month.

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

 

 

	Land Registry – offer to register unregistered land
	Clerks and Councils Direct – July 2009
	The Clerk – July 2009
	NMC news – Summer 09
	Manchester Airport – Draft Noise Action Plan 2008-2013
	Boundary Committee – stage review – NB It is recommended that  Lostock Gralam is moved into Shakerley ward
	Manchester Airport – Educational resources
	Manchester Airport – Parish Council meetings – booked onto Friday 18 September meeting 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.
	Draft North West Plan Partial Review – Jul 2009 – comments can be made before 19 October 2009.
	Area Partnership Boards – nomination to the board
	The Playing Field – Summer 2009
	BT – adopting a payphone
	CWAC – Consultation on the Local Development Framework
	Cheshire Local Access Forum – Invitation for applications for members to join the Forum – details attached.
	Letter regarding Speed Display Units (Goostrey PC)
	Western ‘Have your say’
	Brunner Mond – invitation to Liaison Meeting – 4 November
	Manchester Airport – Concert tickets for the community.  Action required: Do we accept the tickets and how should they be distributed to the community e.g. raffle prize? Clerk to contact the Airport for tickets for the School raffle.
	Community Forum – notes on the last meeting
	Fieldwork – September 2009
	Clerks and Councils Direct – September 2009

 

 

 

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

 

 

1.       The speed limit reduction on Birches Lane, Lostock Green has been advertised in the Northwich Guardian so work can begin to change the signs shortly.

 

2.       Hazel Argent has informed the Clerk that she wishes to resign from the Parish Council due to work commitments.  The Council suggested a recruitment drive might be in order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS

 

 

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

 

    

 

09/00905/ARMM	CDP Ltd   Lostock Triangle Site, Manchester Road   Approval of reserved matters for the erection of offices, two hotels, restaurant/pub and retail units (pursuant to outline approval APP/2001/0533)
09/01355/FUL	Mr S Switzer   Land behind 14 Station Road, Lostock Gralam   Demolition of existing garage and proposed one detached two-storey dwelling (resubmission of 08-2491-FUL)
09/01442/FUL	Mr S Roberts   8 Fitton Street, Lostock Gralam   Single storey extension to front with canopy
	DECISIONS RECEIVED
09/00888/FUL	Mr and Mrs Stott   7 Birch Grove, Lostock Green, CW9 7SS   Single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling   Granted
09/00852/FUL	Mr S Campbell   439 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, CW9 7QA   Addition of window/door in elevations and re-use of velux.   Granted
09/00873/FUL	Scottish Power Energy   Electricity sub-station Birches Lane, Lostock Gralam   Extension to existing electricity substation   Granted
09/01033/FUL	Mr D Dodgson   47 Birches Lane   First floor extension to rear   Granted

 

 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

 

 

The Clerk reported that all transfers have taken place from HSBC to the Co-op.  The balance in the accounts at 7 September (after deducting payments below) is: Deposit Account, £35,000.00 and Current Account, £13,572.29.

 

 

It was RESOLVED to pay the following accounts:

 

 

Cq. No.	Payee	Amount
005	INEOS Enterprises – rental of play area at Birches Lane, Lostock Green	63.00
006	Countrywide Grounds Maintenance – July, Aug & Sept 2009	627.90
007	Make your Mark – signs for play areas	425.50
008	Playcon – repair of wet-pour safety surface at play area	86.25
009	Zurich Insurance – annual premium	1697.17
010	Audit Comission – external audit 2009	327.75
011	Amos Wright – Churchyard maintenance	400.00
012	Lostock Gralam Community Centre – Litter pick July – Sep 09	156.00

 

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING.The meeting closed at 9.15 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Monday 5 October at Lostock Gralam Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. 

 

 

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February 2009

 

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOSTOCK GRALAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY AT LOSTOCK GRALAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

 

  

The meeting commenced at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

PRESENT:                  Chairman E Guy, Parish Councillors, R Reece, N Goulding , A Makepeace, S Wells.

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE:   N Clarke, Clerk

 

 

ALSO PRESENT:      CC M Byram, Members of the Public

 

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Parish Councillors H Argent and J Foster

 

 

Chairman Guy opened the meeting and thanked all for attending especially as the meeting

 

had been postponed from last week due to the bad weather.

 

 

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.   The clerk to contact the police.

 

2.       The lighting columns at the junction with the business park have been left on 24 hours for the past two weeks.   Clerk to contact highways.

 

3.       Christine Eden reported that the condition of

School Lane

, Lostock Gralam is deteriorating with cars parked on the pavement, dog mess and speeding along the road.  The Post Office has problems with litter outside but do not have a litter bin.   As this is a commercial premises A Makepeace will contact them. The council reported that a lot of this was discussed at the CAM meeting and asked the clerk to follow this matter up with the police.

 

4.       It was reported that the concrete block leading to the play are at the top of

Stubbs Lane

was moved during Saturday night.  Although the police were called they didn’t come out. The block will still prevent a vehicle from driving down the path.  The clerk to contact CDP and the PCSO.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the meeting of the council held on 3 November 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 3 NOVEMBER 2008        None

 

 

REPORT FROM PCSO JONES   None available.

 

 

REPORT FROM COUNTY & SHADOW COUNCILLORS

 

 CC M Byram reported that the 4^th tier of management has been appointed to the new Shadow authority.   The County Council is quiet at the moment as staff are being moved to new posts.

 

 

PC Guy asked at which stage the tender process was at for the incinerator.   M Byram reported that a confidential meeting has taken place and that 4 tenders have been agreed on which will then be reduced to two.   The process may be completed prior to the Shadow Authority taking over on 1 April.

 

 

REPORT FROM THE BOROUGH COUNCILLORS  Nothing to report.

 

 

PLANNING APPLICATION FROM CDP LTD – 09-00026-FUL

A discussion was held as to the best way to oppose the planning application which is going to Vale Royal Borough Council Planning Committee on 17 February.  It was emphasised by the Parish, Borough and County council that unless there was a large number of people attending the meeting, the planning committee would not realise just how much opposition there is against the proposed 24 hour working.  Peter Kelly confirmed that Dr. K Birch was intending to speak at the meeting on behalf of the public.  Cllr Guy will be speaking on behalf of the parish council.

 

 

The application is recommended for approval by the planning committee.

 

 

PLAYSCHEMES

 

The council received a report from last year and a request from Arthur Neil for a contribution to this year’s scheme.   They are looking to run the scheme from 3 – 28 August although nothing has been booked in our parish yet.  The two weeks at Lostock were largely funded by VRBC using lottery money for rural schemes but this hasn’t been guaranteed this year.  They are looking for a contribution of £600 to cover staff costs and some of the training.

 

 

It was resolved that the parish council should fund the playscheme as it has been budgeted for in 2009/10.  The clerk to contact VRBC Playschemes to confirm a contribution of £600 for 2009.

 

 

SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE TRAINING

The training has been set for Wednesday 11 February at 9.30 a.m. at the Community Centre.  The SID can be left with the council for up to 2 weeks after the training for use by the trained volunteers.  Alternatively, the council will need to apply for the SID at a later stage. 

 

 

MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME

It was resolved to adopt the Model Publication Scheme in its entirety as directed by the ICO.  The Publication Scheme will be available to the public through the clerk, with information provided on the notice boards and web site when completed.

 

REPORT FROM THE CLERK

 

1.       Report due at the next Highways and Transport Local Joint Committee on 3 March about the proposed 30m.p.h restriction on

Birches Lane

, Lostock Green.

 

2.       Boundary Committee Meeting held on 3 February.  The clerk reported that there is to be an Electoral review of Cheshire West and Chester , which will take place over the next 12 months.

 

3.       Wheelie Bin Stickers – an email has been received by VRBC Streetscene confirming that stickers are not allowed on bins owned by VRBC.

 

4.       Playground Inspections – currently waiting for quotes.

 

5.       PCSO meeting with Wincham.   The clerk is waiting for the Clerk to Wincham to come back with a date.

 

6.       Grass cutting tenders – currently waiting for replies to letters.

 

7.       Dates have been set for the Parish Council meetings for the remainder of the year: 2 March, 6 April, 11 May, 1 June, 6 July, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November and 7 December.

 

8.       Quote received from DFK systems for website domain name.  A discussion was held about the price.  Clerk to persue other companies.

 

9.       Notification of the date of the meeting for the Veolia Bid (28 April) for the remainder of the play area at

Stubbs Lane

has been received.

 

 

  

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

 

  

 

	Correspondence copied to council
1.	ChALC Training Dates   Action: Please let me know if you wish to attend any of the courses.
2.	ChALC newsletter – January 2009
3.	Invitation to Service of Thanksgiving – Sunday 29 March, Chester Cathedral   Action: Emma has expressed her intention to go to this
4.	Notes on PCSO Meeting with ChALC
5.	Brunner Mond - flyer
6.	Vale Royal Area meeting - minutes
7.	Email note re traffic junction at Lostock Business Park   Pete Kelly has given these to me following his meeting with CCC
8.	Area & Neighbourhood Working – with Area map   Note that Lostock Gralam is with Winsford and Rural East – this is contrary to our request to stay with Northwich and the north.
	Correspondence received and available for viewing
1.	Manchester Airport – community review
2.	CCC – Local Transport Plan Progress Report
3.	CWAC – Community Involvement
4.	Cheshire Community Action – Community Pride Competition
5.	Cheshire and Wirral Partnership – newsletter
6.	NMC newsletter
7.	CPRE – Litter and fly-tipping parish council toolkit
8.	CPRE – newsletter
9.	VRBC – Register of Electors 2008/9
10.	Cheshire Matters – December 2008
11.	CWAC – Housing Market Assessment
12.	CCC – SID application form
13.	Mid-Cheshire Rail Users Association newsletter.
14.	VRBC – Decisions made on Gypsy and Traveller Sites in Vale Royal
15.	CCC – summary statement of Accounts 2007-08

 

  

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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

 

            

 

08-2724-FUL	Mr D Greenwood   16 Cinder Lane, Lostock Green , CW9 7SP   Demolition of outbuilding, erection of single storey lean to roof, two storey extension and conservatory   No objection
08-2864-FUL	Mr S Lomax   Chestnut House, 36 Birches Lane , Lostock Green , CW9 7SN               Installation of electric gates   No objection
08-2829-FUL	Mr P Kelly   4 Wilson Crescent, Lostock Gralam , CW9 7QH   Double garage, new access, turning area and dropped kerb   No objection
09-00026-FUL	CDP Ltd   Lostock Triangle site, Manchester Road               Variation of Condition 3 on planning application 07-0380-ARMM to allow 24 hour use of offices   Objection
09-00110-FUL	Mr Kenion   29 Townshend Road   Garage extension and front canopy (re-submission)   No objection
09/00143/FZ5	Joanne Longbottom, GDF   GDF Storage Ltd, King Street , Northwich               Application to re-route access roads

 

PLANNING DECISIONS

The following decisions have been received by the Clerk:

            

 

08-2289-HAZ	Ineos Enterprises Ltd   H165 Gas Storage Cavity Moss Lane , Lostock Gralam   Continuation of Hazardous substances consent.   PERMITTED
08-2441-TEL	Vodafone UK Ltd   Telecommunications at Junction of Old Hall Lane and Manchester Road , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   and , Lostock Gralam   Installation of a mobile telecommunications replica telegraph pole and associated equipment cabin.   REFUSED
08-2677-FZ5	Ineos Enterprises Ltd   Holford Brinefields, Off Station Road (Lostock Hollows), Lostock Gralam               Installation of stoned area for access, installation of a new surge vessel and associated development and surface pipework   PERMITTED
08-2472-FUL	Mr Kenion   29 Townshend Road, Lostock Gralam , CW9 7QW

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