A meeting of the Parish Council was held in Read United Reformed Church on Wednesday, 16 November 2011 at 7.30pm.
1. Present: Mr. C. Pollard (Chairman), Mr. R. Bennett, Ms. S. Bruce, Mrs. D. Collinson,
Mr. A. Mashiter, Mr. G. Nichols and Mr. D. Waterhouse
County Councillor Atkinson also attended the meeting.
Apologies for absence were received from Mr. J. Hill
2. There were no declarations of interest.
3. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
4. Borough Councillors' Report:
a) The Borough Councillor reported that the police had posted a notice on a car parked on back Whalley Road stating that the owner, who lived in the property, was liable to prosecution for obstruction and he advised residents to be vigilant.
5. Motor Body Shop Lease Renewal:
The Parish Council is aware that this has recently changed hands. It was resolved to write to the new owner stating that the land is not being kept in a satisfactory state and requesting him to completely clear and vacate the plot no later than 31 December 2011 unless he wishes to have a new lease prepared as proposed in the Parish Council's letter dated 22 October 2011 to which there has been no response.
6. Bus Shelter:
The Chairman had made enquiries concerning an appropriate bus shelter on Whalley Road and it was resolved to purchase this at a cost of £1500 + £600 carriage and fitting.
7. Church Footpath:
An appropriate sign for the Church path was discussed with John Heap, RVBC, when he recently met Council representatives. The design to be forwarded to RVBC who have indicated that they may be able to assist with the project. It was resolved to obtain quotations to extend the width of the tarmac between Straits Lane and the school gates.
8. Parish Questionnaire:
It was resolved to have a further meeting to modify the draft questionnaire.
9. Playground Equipment:
Equipment brochures have been received and will be circulated to Councillors from which a suitable item will be selected.
10. Little Green Bus:
It was resolved to donate £150.00 to the Little Green BusCompany as the service is widely used by Read residents.
11. Representatives Meeting - Planning Enforcement:
Parish Council representatives met John Heap, RVBC, to discuss the building development on Hammond Drive and the apparent lack of enforcement of planning conditions. It was explained that some information is not available under the Data Protection Act and it was suggested that the Parish Council should discuss this with Debbie Nuttall, RVBC Legal Department.
12. LCC HIghway Matters:
The Parish Council raised LCC concerns with County Council Atkinson and requested his assistance in urging the County to install the double yellow lines on Nowell Grove. County Councillor Atkinson also gave his assurance that he would pursue opening the Martholme link, the possibility of an additional light between 118 - 130 back Whalley Road and the siting/maintenance of the recently purchased salt/grit bins.
13. Queen's Diamond Jubilee:
The meeting was attend by residents who had formed a committee to organise appropriate events for the Diamond Jubilee to be held on Sunday, 3 June 2012. County Councillor Atkinson indicated that he would be prepared to assist with funding the event.
14. Planning Application & Decisions:
Applications:
11/0856 - Erection of 1.8m high weld mesh fencing and gate at Read St. John C of E Primary School, Straits Lane - no observations
11/0787 - Proposed amendments to planning consent 3/2003/1029P, to complete the pitched roof over the existing garage (SE side) and build the first floor extension over the existing ground floor kitchen, new flue stack, incorporate en-suite in master bedroom and relocate main bathroom. New window at first floor in study side window wall (NW), change in attic space windows at 31 Beaufort Close - no observations
Decisions:
11/0527 - Read Cricket Club - approved by RVBC Planning Committee
15. Playground:
a) The monthly inspection found the equipment satisfactory
b) The new litter bin has been installed.
16. Allotment Chairman's Report:
A recent inspection of the allotments found four plots requiring attention. It was also noted that old tyres had been placed on some allotments and, as these are classed at toxic waste, they should be removed immediately.
17. Finance & Accounts:
The following payments were authorised:
a) S. Gidley - £48.00
b) Nu-Age Print & Copy - £200.00
c) Royal British Legion - £30.00
d) United Utilities - £88.50
e) S. Sturrock -salary, expenses, Senior Citizens’ Party - £776.08
f) Little Green Bus Ltd. - donation - £150.00
Receipts:
Allotment Rents - £340.00
18. Precept 2012/2013:
It was resolved to precept for £8,000.
19. Items for the next agenda:
A. Parish Clerk
B. Queens Diamond Jubilee
C. Parish Questionnaire
D. Church Footpath - additional tarmac
E. Additional Lighting back Whalley Road
F. Road Markings
20. It was resolved to hold the next Parish Council meeting on Wednesday, 11 January 2012 at 7.30pm.
The meeting closed at 9.15pm. | 