Proceedings of the Council

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF PRESTBURY PARISH COUNCIL
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, PRESTBURY ON TUESDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7.30PM

Present: Councillors: C Musgrove (in the Chair), L Burns, A Dicken, D Foden, D Goulsbra D Hawkins, C Howe, J Jackson, R Parrish, N Ridley.
Also present: Councillor B Livesley

12. Apologies for Absence
Councillors R Comber, C Hollingworth

13. Minutes of the meeting of 12th January
Cllr Dicken proposed that the minutes of the 12th January be approved
Cllr Hawkins seconded the proposal
Cllr Howe abstained as he was absent from the meeting
All were in favour
Resolved: That the minutes of the 12th January 2010 should be approved as an accurate record and signed by the Chairman.

14. Declarations of Interest
None

Public Participation
Mr Coley and another resident from Shirleys Close attended to represent the residents of Shirleys Close to voice concerns about the erection of the lights on the Bowling Green, which have been approved by Cheshire East Council. Cllr Musgrove explained that the Parish Council felt that the Bowling Club had gone a long way to modifying their plans to meet the needs of the residents of Shirleys Close and Cllr Foden explained the planning process that had been followed by Cheshire East Planning Department and their decision had been for the planning application to be approved. This had not been a unanimous decision. There was also a condition that the lights would not be lit after 10.00pm.

15. Clerks Report
The Clerks Report was noted.
Cllr Jackson agreed to arrange volunteers for a litter pick
There was a discussion about the potholes and the efficiency of them being filled and it was agreed that an e-mail of praise be sent to Cheshire East Council for the “work in progress”
Councillors agreed to check that the grit bins were full and would notify the Clerk if they needed filling.

16. Accounts for Payment APPENDIX A
Cllr Foden proposed that the accounts for February should be sanctioned for payment.
Cllr Goulsbra seconded the proposal
All were in favour
Resolved: That the Accounts for February should be sanctioned for payment.

17. Planning reports for 6th & 27th January 2010 APPENDIX B
The Planning reports were noted.
There was a discussion concerning the Bowling Club planning application and it was agreed that the best had been done in the situation.

18. Reports
i. Maintenance and Safety
Nothing to report


ii Roads and Pavements
There was a discussion about the New Road lights and the offer from Cheshire East Council to fit new 4 metre high lights. It was agreed that we would ask if there were any other light fitting options and a small working party be formed consisting of Cllr’s Burns, Foden, Dicken and Hollingworth, who would meet with CEC to discuss options.
iii Police Report
Cllr Dicken reported that WPC Phythian was now back at work and had held a surgery today at the Co-op when there were queries about robberies and speeding. She agreed to try to resurrect Speedwatch.
The Clerk reported that Inspector Gareth Woods would be leaving his current post in a few weeks and his offer of a 1 month free trial of a PCSO would need to be arranged before he left. It was agreed to take up this offer, but try and delay it until just before the Annual Parish Meeting.
iv. Environment issues
Nothing to report
v. Footpaths
Cllr Ridley reported that he had met with the Golf Club manager to discuss the position of the new kissing gates and discussions were still ongoing.
vii. Newsletter
Cllr Musgrove reported that she had met with the communications group and it was ascertained that a link could be made from the Parish website to the Parish Council website and Cllr Howe agreed to organise this. A printed newsletter would be prepared mid March to be delivered with The Rock and would be produced three times a year. There was also a discussion about using a magazine called “Inside Bollington and Prestbury” and Cllr Musgrove agreed to contact the magazine to discuss placing a Parish Council article within it.

19. To receive updates on the implementation of the Plan for Prestbury
Community Information – Cllr Howe reported that that the website is up and running and there were two strands; one was developing what is there and other was publicity. Notices have gone up on all the noticeboards and they were now looking at reusing the Plan for Prestbury banner. They are working on improving the calendar at present.
Community & Sports facilities – Cllr Burns reported that this group had met with the Planning and Leisure Department and the 106 monitor officer in order to obtain the grant from Cheshire Community Action to go ahead with feasibility report for Bollin Grove. A follow up meeting has yet to be arranged. The Headmaster had attended the last meeting and he will follow up enquiries with the education authority.
Village Green – Cllr Dicken reported that residents from Bridge Green attended the SPD consultation meeting and he had prepared a document of “for and against” arguments for the Village Green. It was agreed that this should be taken to CEC.
Teenagers – Cllr Musgrove reported that she had tried to arrange a further meeting, but had had no replies.
Bollin Valley – Cllr Parrish reported that he has written a further letter to the landowner and is awaiting a reply.
Managed Development – Cllr Burns reported that drop in sessions had been held to “Meet the councillors and SPD consultation”. The draft response had been amended from comments made at the meeting. Her draft response was agreed.
Business Group – Cllr Howe had nothing to report
Traffic, Transport & Parking – Cllr Hawkins reported that Cllr Hollingworth had spoken to Rob Cramer concerning pot holes, 20mph restrictions, extra car parking and SID’s and a meeting with Rob Cramer will be arranged when Cllr Hollingworth returns from holiday.
Adopt a Station – Cllr Hawkins reported that a lady had volunteered to manage this with the Amenity Society and volunteers to assist. It was hoped that this could be taken forward.

20. To consider ways of communication and engagement with the community by the Parish Council
Cllr Musgrove requested that everybody consider what would be the focus and who would speak at the Annual Parish Meeting. Devolved Services was suggested. It was agreed that Fiona Seddon, the new LAP Manager and/or a Principal Authority councillor should be invited to talk about what the Local Area Partnership is. It was also agreed to invite Fiona Seddon to the next Parish Council meeting in order to bring Parish Councillors up-to-date with her role and the evolution of LAPs. If she could attend, the Parish Council meeting could start at 7.00pm, giving her thirty minutes to outline her role.

21. To receive reports concerning Cheshire East Council (CEC) issues including the Local Area Partnership
The Clerk reported that the LAP Manager for Poynton and Macclesfield has now been appointed and her name is Fiona Seddon.
Cllr Burns reported that ChALC had a meeting with CEC to discuss obtaining a seat on the LSP which had not been successful but they have been offered a place on the Thematic Boards.

22. To discuss the Bowling Club lease
Cllr Hollingworth reported that this issue had been raised because of the Bowling Club planning application and it was thought that the lease needed to be amended. Following discussion it was agreed that condition No.5 would be amended.
Resolved: that the Bowling Club lease would be amended
Cllr Howe proposed, seconded by Cllr Dicken
Parrish Personal but not prejudicial interest
Cllr’s Ridley, Hawkins, Goulsbra as members of the Bowling Club
Cllr Jackson abstained

23. To receive feedback from the meeting with the planners about the Church plans
Cllr Musgrove reported that she and Cllr’s Foden and Burns had met with the planners.
Cllr Foden reported that English Heritage would not accept the present plans put forward by the church. English Heritage would need to know what would happen with the whole scheme and what is going to happen with Ford House. Cllr Burns reported that the Conservation Officer and English Heritage needed to know the answer to a great many questions and were waiting for the church to come back to them before it could be considered further.
Following discussion it was agreed not to meet with members of the church at present but that this subject would be reviewed again at a later date.





Correspondence
Letter from Mrs J McCoskery from the Gardening Club requesting signposting for the Village Hall was considered and it was agreed that the Trustees of the Village Hall would be asked whether they could assist.












Agenda for the next meeting:
Community Pride Competition










Chairman