Council Meeting – 6th December 2021
Minutes of Meeting held on Monday 6th December 2021
HPC21/8/01 | Attendance |
Present:-
Councillors Lee Allen, Howard Blake, Yvonne Bushill, Steve Edgar, Richard Hovey, Richard McCarthy, Melissa Mews, Tony Peake and Steve Welch |
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In attendance:-
Hannah Marr (Parish Clerk) |
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HPC21/8/02 | To receive apologies for absence |
Apologies were received from Councillors Alison Heler, Martin Deakin, Janet Griffith and Graham Sawyer | |
HPC21/8/03 | To receive declarations of Members’ interests |
Councillor Sam Green declared an interest relating to payments | |
Councillor Tony Peake declared an interest relating to payments | |
HPC21/8/04 | Public Participation |
A resident submitted concerns regarding flooding on Elton Lane. Councillor Steve Edgar is looking into the issue
Connie Davis advised the Council of the recent research relating to the men named on the Haslington War Memorial which has been produced in a book which can be purchased
Connie Davis also thanked the Parish Council for its recent support towards the Cheshire Villages Great War Society Exhibition and the potential for a local historical society |
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HPC21/8/05 | To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 1st November 2021 |
It was resolved to approve the minutes | |
HPC21/8/06 | To receive a report regarding Policing matters |
Councillor Tony Peake read out the latest Beat Report received from the Police | |
HPC21/8/07 | To consider the approval of payments |
It was resolved to approve payments totalling:-
· Net: £4,190.60 · Gross: £4,283.04 |
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HPC21/8/08 | To receive a report from the Chairman of Haslington Parish Council |
Councillor Tony Peake provided a report to Members which included the recent Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade | |
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HPC21/8/09 | To receive a report from the Cheshire East Councillors covering Haslington Parish |
Councillor Steve Edgar provided an update on:-
· The temporary diverted footpath at Haslington Hall to allow construction traffic to access the Hall safely · Planning permission has been refused for the agricultural buildings on Holmshaw Lane · The recent planning application for an infill site on Newton Lane has come forward and is being looked into · The flooding issues near Winterley Pool has been raised to a higher level at Cheshire East Council and action has been promised · Public Open Space at Vicarage Fields has been opened as per the original planning consent · Tree and hedge cutting on Crewe Road and Pool Lane is imminent · The Bus Shelter at Oakhanger is now in place at no cost to the Parish Council · Section 106 money has been requested for two bus shelters at the end of Kents Green Road and further information is pending from Cheshire East Council · The MP ran a Christmas Card competition which was won by a pupil from Haslington Primary School |
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HPC21/8/10 | To consider matters related to planning applications |
Councillor Steve Edgar provided an update | |
HPC21/8/11 | To consider matters related to the Neighbourhood Plan |
Councillor Steve Edgar provided an update and advised that a Steering Group Meeting would be held on 13th December | |
HPC21/8/12 | To consider matters related to the Carol Service |
Councillor Tony Peake provided an update and advised that the Carol Service would be held on the Village Green at 6.30pm on Friday 17th December 2021 | |
HPC21/8/13 | To consider matters related to setting the budget for the forthcoming financial year 2022 / 2023 |
It was resolved that the precept be set at £111,740.00 | |
HPC21/8/14 | To consider matters related to the Winterley Ward |
There were no matters to discuss | |
HPC21/8/15 | To consider matters related to Oakhanger Ward |
Councillor Yvonne Bushill advised that there have been several issues with fly tipping which ANSA have removed and are investigating with a view of potential prosecution
Councillor Yvonne Bushill also advised that the Oakhanger Carol Service will be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 21st December 2021
Councill Steve Edgar advised that a new bench will be located in Oakhanger from those purchased by the Parish Council
Councillor Steve Edgar also advised that the Speed Indicator Devices have now been delivered and they first be installed in Oakhanger once further discussions have been had with the local PCSO
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HPC21/8/16 | To consider matters relating to Haslington Village Ward |
Councillor Tony Peake advised that the trees had been cut at the Gutterscroft to widen the entrance on Primrose Avenue
Councillor Tony Peake also advised that St Matthews Church will be holding their Carol Service at 3pm on Sunday 19th December 2021
Councillor Richard Hovey provided an update regarding the recent road traffic accident on the junction of Clay Lane and Haslington Bypass and that a request that the junction be lit needs to be made to Highways. As a result of the accident, traffic was diverted through the village which caused a burst water main
Councillor Richard Hovey raised concerns regarding a lamppost which fell due to recent storms and the lack of highways maintenance which is also narrowing the footpath between Haslington and Winterley
Councillor Howard Blake also raised concerns regarding a fallen tree on Dingle Brook blocking the public right of way which Councillor Steve Edgar advised he would look into
Councillor Melissa Mews requested that the Parish Council looks into sustainability measures |
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HPC21/8/17 | To consider matters related to urgent business needed to be carried out by Haslington Parish Council in the interest and benefit of those who live and operate within the Parish boundary
Councillor Steve Welch made a request to support the investigation of the Haslington Hum
It was resolved that £2,500.00 was placed in an Earmarked Reserve to support the investigation works |
Members resolved that the £12,000.00 previously placed in an Earmarked Reserve for the Oakhanger Bus Shelter be placed back in to the General Reserves as it is no longer required for that purpose | |
HPC21/8/18 | To note that date of the next meeting as Monday 10th January 2022 |
The date of the next meeting was noted | |
The meeting closed at 8.12pm | |