June Minutes 2017

Jun 29, 2017

A Parish Council meeting was held in Cauldon Lowe Village Hall on Tuesday, 6th. June 2017.

Present were Cllr. Cooper (Chairman) Cllrs. Allerton, Bendall,  Dale, Lees, Withington-Hyde, SCC Cllr. Worthington (Local Member), SMDC Ward Cllr. Lucas.

Apologies: Cllr. Brindley, SMDC Ward Cllr. Fallows.

BUSINESS

17.66                                  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No members of the public present.

17.67                                  DECLARATIONS OF  INTEREST

Cllr. Cooper declared a pecuniary interest in any matters under “Burial” concerning a proposed archway or disabled access at Cotton Cemetery.

       17.68                                 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (Resolved)

Meeting held on 2nd. May, 2017. These were approved and signed by the Chairman as a true and correct record.

17.69                                 MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES

  1. Disabled access at Moorfields Close (17.39.A) Parked vehicles render the passage of disabled carriages difficult. Mr. Steele, SCC Highways Liaison Officer, conducting investigations. Intention is to place suitable markings on carriageway.

17.70                                  LENGTHSMAN SCHEME

Invoice received from H & H Gardening Services re: Lengthsman duties in the sum of £300.00.

17.71                                 PLANNING MATTERS

Applications

            None received.

Decisions

None notified.

Other Planning Matters

  1. Weekly lists – circulated to Cllrs.
  2. Dale re-iterated concerns regarding St. Wilfrid’s RC Church and Churchyard. Email traffic had been exchanged between Cllr. Dale and SMDC Enforcement Officers (all Cllrs. had been copied in). SMDC stated that rubble had been introduced into area surrounding St. Wilfrid’s during 2016 to assist in removal of War memorial to a site in present RC Cemetery.

Cllr. Allerton had received no information from Church authorities on locations of old graves (some unmarked).

17.72                                  RECREATION MATTERS

  1. Mowing has been undertaken in the sum of £120.00.

COTTON PARISH COUNCIL                                                                                    360

  1. Mr. G. Goldstraw had been thanked for his work in repairing damaged gatepost at recreation ground..

17.73                                  BURIAL MATTERS

  1. Proposed archway entrance to Cemetery (see 17.73.A) (Cllr. Cooper declared a pecuniary interest and took no part in discussion or resolution). Plans submitted and validated. Decision awaited from SMDC.
  2. Disabled access – Previously drawn plans available (passed to Chairman for safe keeping).Grant aid may be investigated through Lichfield Diocese and SPCA.
  3. Maintenance – invoice from Contractor received in the sum of £340.00.
  4. Interment to take place 11.06.2017. New grave – double fees to be charged as deceased resided outside parish.

17.74                                  HIGHWAYS MATTERS 

Issues reported through SCC Cllr. Worthington, SCC Cllr. Deaville, Mr. Webb, Mr Greatbatch and Mr. Steele and SCC Website. Clerk had notified the appropriate personnel of the following issues.

Anticipated NHT and other Projects:

  1. Various potholes/ blocked gullies reported as required. (Weekly updates available from SCC).
  2. Poor road surface on Ellastone Road near junction with A 52. Reported previously and acknowledged by SCC.
  3. Overhanging saplings on A52 near junction with Cotton Lane). Included in report. “In hand”.
  4. Blocked ditch to Cabbage Hall. Included in report.
  5. Road sign near Star PH not replaced, unlike others which have been replaced following recent work. Reported to Mr. Steele..
  6. Water running past Star Inn. In hands of SCC drainage personnel via SCC. Cllr. Allerton to speak with Mr. Webb, SCC. Cllr. Worthington aware of issue.
  7. Cotton Lane still requires sweeping. SMDC, to be notified (again).

17.75                                  LIGHTING MATTERS

None reported.

17.76                                  REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES

No meetings of outside agencies had taken place since last meeting of Council.

17.77                                  CORRESPONDENCE

  1. SCC weekly pothole updates.
  2. SMDC Weekly Planning Lists.
  3. SPCA Weekly Newsletters.
  4. SMDC – Notification of various meetings.
  5. Broxap Ltd. brochure
  6. Wicksteed Leisure – catalogue.
  7. Healthwatch UK – Update.
  8. Staffordshire Police – Information on Cyber Crime.

17.78                                              ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

  1. H & H Gardening Services                                                 Cemetery          £340.00

Rec.                 £120.00

H/W                  £300.00                         £760.00

COTTON PARISH COUNCIL                                                                                    361

 

B . SMDC – Cemetery Waste Container charges                   £261.38

  1. SPFA – Annual Subs 17/18                                            £15.00

 

17.79.A                                ANNUAL GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Resolved that the Annual Governance Statement 2016-2017 be signed by the Chairman and Clerk

17.79.B                                ANNUAL RETURN

Resolved that the Annual Return 2016-2017 be signed by the Chairman and Clerk.

Both the above items to be submitted to the Internal and External Auditors and displayed on the Parish Website.

      17.80                                  MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE

. `A.  SCC Cllr. Worthington mentioned the intention of Oakamoor Parish Council to approach SCC regarding a reduction of speed limit to 30 mph from Oakamoor to Star crossroads, Cotton.

  1. Dale suggested that Council should examine the present unsatisfactory school pick up points on the 52 with a view to seeking more commodious arrangements.
  2. Chairman inquired as to whether, if planning permission is granted for proposed archway, whether quotations should be sought. Matter to be discussed at July 2017 meeting of Council.

Meeting rose at 9.25 p.m.

Date of next meeting Tuesday 4th.  July 2017,  7.30 p.m. Cauldon Lowe Village Hall.

CAULDON LOWE VILLAGE HALL INFORMATION

Jun 2, 2017

CHAIR                   Mr S. RENSHAW                                                                                                     07973 – 363171
SECRETARY        Mrs P. HANDFORTH                                                                                                01538 – 308572
TREASURER        Mrs S. HARRISON                                                                                                    01538 – 308727
BOOKING’S        Mrs S. Bradshaw                                                                                                       01538 – 308271
For any inquiries about booking, bar facilities, camping, caravans, availability and rates PLEASE contact the Booking Clerk on the above phone number.

May Minutes 2017

Jun 2, 2017

A Parish Council meeting was held in Cauldon Lowe Village Hall on Tuesday, 2nd. May 2017.

Present were Cllr. Cooper (Chairman) Cllrs. Allerton, Brindley, Dale, Lees, Withington-Hyde, SCC Cllr. Worthington (Local Member), SMDC Ward Cllrs. Fallows and Lucas together with two members of the public.

Apologies: Cllr. Bendall.

BUSINESS

 

17.50                                  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Parishioner Mrs. Bradshaw remarked upon the excellence of the Parish Council website and asked whether other matters pertaining to the Parish could be included.  Proposed Cllr. Allerton seconded Cllr. Dale that other appropriate parish material may be included.  Carried.

 

17.51                                  DECLARATIONS OF  INTEREST

Cllr. Cooper declared a pecuniary interest in any matters under “Burial” concerning a proposed archway or disabled access at Cotton Cemetery.

17.52                                 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (Resolved)

Meeting held on 4th. April, 2017. These were approved and signed by the Chairman as a true and correct record.

17.53                                 MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES

  1. Dropped Kerb at Moorfields Close (17.39.A) Although work complete, complaints ahd been received from a disabled stakeholder regarding the parking of vehicles at the new access, thereby rendering the passage of disabled carriages difficult. Matter to be placed on May 2017 agenda.

17.54                                  PARISH ASSEMEBLY RECOMMENDATIONS

None, as no Parishioners had attended.

17.55                                 ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES

Chairman:   Cllr. Cooper Proposed Cllr Dale seconded Cllr. Allerton.  Carried.

Vice-Chairman:  Cllr. Allerton Proposed Cllr. Dale seconded Cllr. Withington-Hyde.  Carried with thanks to Cllr. Lees for his work as Vice Chairmanover the past year..

Representatives:

SMPA:  Cllrs. Dale and Cllr. Withington-Hyde.

                  Highways:  Cllr. Allerton

                  Cauldon Lowe VH: Cllr. Cooper

                  Cotton and CL Community Group: Cllr. Allerton

                  Lafarge Liaison Committee: Cllr. Allerton.

Proposed Cllr. Lees seconded Cllr. Brindley en bloc and carried.

COTTON PARISH COUNCIL                                                                                    357

17.56                                  LENGTHSMAN SCHEME

Invoice received from H & H Gardening Services.  Noted that grass had not been collected.

17.57                                 PLANNING MATTERS

Applications

SMD/2017/0181 – Proposed name display arch at the entrance to Cotton Parish Cemetery, Cotton Lane, Cotton.  Council, as applicant, declined to comment.

Decisions

None notified.

Other Planning Matters

  1. Weekly lists – circulated to Cllrs.
  2. Dale raised concerns regarding St. Wilfrid’s RC Church and Churchyard. Cllr. Dale had made various enquiries with SMDC and Church representatives regarding possible sale and conditions of sale and / or change of use.  It was remarked that many interments were carried out at this site, some in unmarked graves.  A list and plan of such interments is to be sought from Church authorities.

17.58                                  RECREATION MATTERS

  1. Mowing has been undertaken in the sum of £60.00.
  2. Gatepost damaged though vandalism. Repaired by Mr. G. Goldstraw, 3 Moorfields Close, who is to be thanked.

17.59                                  BURIAL MATTERS

  1. Proposed archway entrance to Cemetery (see 17.58.A) (Cllr. Cooper declared a pecuniary interest and took no part in discussion or resolution). Plans submitted, validation awaited.
  2. Disabled access – Previously drawn plans still sought. Cllr. Dale suggested that grants may be available and could be investigated through Lichfield Diocese and SPCA.
  3. Maintenance – invoice from Contractor received in the sum of £170.00.

Cllr. Lees retired from the meeting at 8.20 p.m.

17.60                                  HIGHWAYS MATTERS 

Issues reported through SCC Cllr. Worthington, SCC Cllr. Deaville, Mr. Webb, Mr Greatbatch and Mr. Steele and SCC Website. Clerk had notified the appropriate personnel of the following issues.

Anticipated NHT and other Projects:

  1. Various potholes/ blocked gully on westbound A52. Reported. (Weekly updates now available from SCC).
  2. Poor road surface on Ellastone Road near junction with A 52. Rreported nd acknowledged.
  3. Silt from quarries on roads. Cllr Allerton reported that Aggregate Industried and Tarmac qare to implement measures to ensure roads are kept free of silt and mud.  Position to be monitored.
  4. Overhanging saplings on A52 near junction with Cotton Lane). Included in report. “In hand”.
  5. Blocked ditch to Cabbage Hall. Included in report.
  6. Road sign near Star PH not replaced, unlike others which have been replaced following recent work. Reported to Mr. Steele..
  7. Water running past Star Inn. In hands of SCC drainage personnel via SCC Cllr. Worthington.
  8. Cotton Lane still requires sweeping Cllr. Forrester, SMDC, to be notified.

17.61                                  LIGHTING MATTERS

None reported.

17.62                                  REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES

No meetings of outside agencies had taken place since last meeting of Council.

17.63                                  CORRESPONDENCE

  1. SCC weekly pothole updates.
  2. SMDC Weekly Planning Lists.
  3. SPCA Weekly Newsletters.
  4. SMDC – Notification of various meetings.
  5. Aon UK Ltd. – Notification of Insurance renewal.
  6. Wicksteed Leisure – catalogue.
  7. Grant Thornton – Information regarding Annual Audit.

17.64                                              ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

  1. H & H Gradening Services                                                 Cemetery          £170.00

Rec.                 £60.00

H/W                  £130.00                         £360.00

B .Aon UK LTd.  Council Insurance                                                   £500.38

  1. D. Mawby, Dropped kerb at Moorfields Close £960.00
  2. W. Wood, Clerk – Salary & Expenses (2 months)             £250.00
  3. The Ford Partnership – Tax Compliance Services £133.20

      17.65                                  MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE

. A.  Cllr. Dale reported sighting many vehicles entering and exiting Wintertons.

  1. Cllr Allerton reported that pond cleaning had been postponed.

Meeting rose at 9.15 p.m.

Date of next meeting Tuesday 6th.  June 2017,  7.30 p.m. Cauldon Lowe Village Hall.