Parish Council meeting 4th April 2022

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked if anyone wished to speak. A member of the public asked questions relating to the Parish Council comments on the planning application 21/34553/FUL at Izzac Walton Fisheries. The Chair explained that all comments were related specifically to planning issues. In line with the Chebsey Parish Council Public Participation Policy the Chair explained to the member of public the allotted three minutes had been used .A copy of the policy was handed to the members of the public. The Chair moved on to the next item.

The Chair gave an update from the History Society; around fifty people attended the talks at Chebsey Parish Hall on Saturday 2^nd April.  Members of the Parish will receive a free copy of the first book and the second book is available to purchase from the History Society.

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Cllr J Lawson Cllr P Jones

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C/F Item 22/33 regarding flooding at the back of St Luke’s Close. Clerk will write to the Landowner. Action Clerk.

Minutes from 7^th March 2022.

Everyone present agreed the minutes from the meeting held on 7^th March 2022 were a true record of the meeting.

Minutes from 11^th March 2022.

Everyone present agreed the minutes from the meeting held on 11^th March 2022 were a true record of the meeting.

Minutes from the Extra Ordinary meeting on 23^rd March 2022

Everyone present agreed the minutes from the meeting held on 23^rd March 2022 were a true record of the meeting.

21/35506/HOU Application refused on design and materials.

22/35767/TCA  Conservation area to thin re growth to old pruning points (Not notified to Parish Council)

21/34553/FUL. No decision made as yet.

Concerns have been raised regarding a property in the Parish becoming  residential accommodation for vulnerable children .After discussion it was agreed the Clerk will write to Sir William Cash regarding the policy gap where private dwellings can easily set up children’s homes without planning permission: Action Clerk

Nat West Bank Account Statement to 25/03/22            £5755.19

Un presented cheques    Pinewood Electrics                   £60.00

WEL Medical                           £143.76

For authorisation

SPCA subscription & NALC affiliation                             £183.08

Contract for maintaining NB recreation area                 £1536.00

(Arrears of salary E Harrington Jones                          £18.04

HMRC PAYE 1/01/22 to 31/3/22                                    £100.60) Payments to be included in end of year accounts 31/03/22.

Clerks pay for April                                                           £138.88

Civic Amenities visits 7 x£106                                          £742.00

Heating & Lighting costs Chebsey Parish Hall

for Cream Tea 11^th June 2022(Jubilee Celebration)         £10.00

Balance                                                                          £2822.83

All payments approved by everyone present.

Precept due in April                                                      £3633.99

VAT refund claimed for 1/4/21 to 31/3/22                      £330.43      

Discuss Email reply regarding request for footpath from Blurtons Lane to Hilcote crossroads. After discussion it was agreed the clerk will print the application form for the next Parish Council meeting. Action Clerk

Discuss the Norton Bridge bus route 102/103

Cllr R Jones has emailed the bus operators to ask if the buses can include Norton Bridge on their route, no reply received as yet. Cllr R Jones will chase them up. Action Cllr R Jones

Cllr J Pert emailed Cllr R Jones with several options; Cllr R Jones will contact K. Douglas for any updates. Action Cllr R Jones

No updates.

The Clerk will contact last year’s auditor once the AGAR forms have been completed. Action Clerk

The locations for the Jubilee trees were discussed. Cllr M Ainsworth Hickman, Cllr J Green and Cllr R Hopley will speak to the Landowners for permission to plant the trees. After discussion it was decided to purchase Mountain Ash trees. Cllr J Green will arrange the purchase. Action Cllr M Ainsworth Hickman Cllr R Hopley and Cllr J Green Cllr M Ainsworth Hickman has applied for funding for the Jubilee celebrations.

Flyer from Elan City re speed signs and outdoor gym brochure from Broxap.

Jubilee Celebrations. Application form for footpath.  AGAR forms.

After discussion it was agreed to increase the Clerks hours to 20 per month. Clerk to notify D. Malley Payroll. Action Clerk.

With no other business the Chair thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 20.15.