Winwick Parish Council Minutes of a meeting held on 23 September 2014

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1 Winwick Parish Council Minutes of a meeting held on 23 September 2014 Present: Councillors J Gordon (Chairman), Mrs P Barrow, A Clemo, K Cookson, S Gordon, B Askew Jones, C Hulse and A Iddon. WPC.61 Apologies for absence Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M Matthews and J Russell. WPC.62 Code of Conduct (Declarations of Interest) There were no declarations of interest received. WPC.63 Minutes Decision That, minutes of the meeting held on 22 July 2014 be agreed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record. WPC.64 Updates on issues from previous meeting(s) Nil WPC.65 Police / Community Issues It was noted that there were no police or local residents present. Decision That Police presence or reports be required for future meetings. WPC.66 Report of the Environment / Highways Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee had formed to consider environmental and highways issues, it was noted that the group would meet prior to Council if and when needed. The Clerk had received various items for consideration, which were reported to Council. Decision That a session be programmed to include the ongoing complaints / issues in relation to the local area, with invitations to be sent out to Highways / Environmental officers of the Borough Council. WPC.67 Clerks Report on Correspondence The Clerk report on the following correspondence;- 1. SLCC Regional Conference 2. J Daniels Over Hanging Branches Radley Common 3. J Daniels Over Hanging Branches Radley Common 4. WBC Warrington Public Rights of Way Agenda 5. WBC Monthly Alterations to the Electoral Register

2 6. Local Government England, Draft Statutory Instrument The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations WBC Neighbourhoods Bulletin for July and August 8. Central Square Winwick Park Estate 9. Winwick Over Sixty s Welfare Committee and Friendship Club 10. Cllr C Hulse Laser Printing Machine 11. WBC Bus Stop, Winwick Church. 12. Richard Ward Battle of Winwick Pass 13. WBC Parish Council Liaison Meeting Decision That the above correspondence be noted. WPC.67.1Correspondence No. 2 Relates (1) Overhanging branches impeding the passage of walkers around the wildflower meadow in Houghton Green. (2) There is ragwort plants which need removing. (3) Blackthorn hedge between Radley Lane and the Common. The thorn hedge has now become tall and out of control and is totally out of proportion, it is situated down Radley Lane up to the gate bordering could arrange to have this overgrown hedgerow, cut back to a manageable size. Grateful if Parish Council could arrange to have this overgrown hedgerow, cut back to a manageable size. Decision Parish Council to investigate above matters. WPC.67.2Correspondence No. 8 Relates Decision That the Parish Council order works to be completed. WPC.67.3Correspondence No. 10 Relates Decision Matter referred to the Centre / Finance Officer. WPC.67.4Correspondence No. 12 Relates Decision Matter to form Agenda Item at next meeting. WPC.67.5Correspondence No. 13 Relates Decision Cllr J Gordon and Councillor A Clemo to attend. WPC.68 Clerks report on Planning Issues Domestic Planning Applications 2014/24424 Peel Cottage, Radley Lane, Winwick Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for a small housing development less than 5 detached houses. 2014/ Cop Holt Cottage, Newton Road, Winwick Proposed first floor extension to front of dwelling.

3 2014/24239 Monk House, Parkside Road, Winwick Proposed garages for cars and grass cutting machinery pertaining to existing dwelling / Chesterton Drive, Winwick Proposed construction of new single storey side extension to form additional living space. Non Domestic Planning Application 2014/24217 Phase 3a Cinnamon Brow, Mersey Warrington Flood Risk Management Scheme, Warrington - Reserved Matters - Proposed Reserved Matters submission relating solely to Mersey Warrington Flood Risk Management Scheme Phase 3A Cinnamon Brow. The works comprise of flood defence walls, embankments and the realignment of Spittle Brook, also involving Land at Poulton Park Golf Club, Land to the north and east of Solway Close and Land to the North of Enfield Park Road. 2014/24435 Wood Head Farm, Parkside Road, Winwick Proposed Agricultural building for storage. 2014/24475 The Swan, Golbourne Road, Winwick LDC \(Section 192) Proposed internal alterations to locally listed building including forming new access between raised area and dining / function area by removing windows and central column together with new areas of fixed seating and new wider access adjacent toiley facilities. Proposed painting of outside of building. 2014/ Cameron Court, Winwick, Warrington Proposed installation of air conditioning units to existing premises. 2014/23880 Woodland adjacent to the Hermit, Golbourne Road, Winwick LDC (section192) proposed construction of paliside frncing to eastern boundary 24.3m long, 1.82m high. 2014/24287 Alder Root Golf Club, Alder Root Lane, Winwick Proposed demolition of portal framed building and construction of marquee 2014/24420 O2, Townsfield Lane, Winwick Quay, Warrington Proposed upgrad to an existing (25.46m) telecommunications mast and associated works (proposed over all height of 25.76m). 2014/24464 Hollins Park House, Hollins Park Hospital, Winwick Single storey extension to Kingsley Ward inside enclosed courtyard. WBC DMC Agenda (2) 07/08/14 18/09/14 WBC PASC Agenda (2) 06/08/14 17/09/14

4 Decision That the above correspondence be noted. WPC.69 Finance Officers Report WPC.69.1Funding Application Update Members were aware that the Finance Officer had applied to 2 funding streams earlier in the year, one to Wren to upgrade some of the play area equipment and one to the National Lottery (Awards for All) for floral displays in Winwick and Houghton Green. The Finance Officer was pleased to report that both applications were successful with the follow amounts awarded;- WREN Allocation Awards For All Allocation 6665 Decision The Finance Officer was thanked for his work on this matter and that his report be noted. WPC.69.2Review of Report of the Exernal Auditor for Year 2013/14 The external audit had now been finalised and returned with clean report. Decision That the Finance Officers report be noted. WPC.69.3Approval of Cheque Payments Since Last Meeting Cheques drawn on 18th August HMRC PAYE July , BOC Limited Bar gas Warrington Borough Council Election cost payment T & JT Barton Bar supplies 2, Alfamax Catering Services Ltd. Repair to glasswasher Wigan Beer Company Bar supplies 1, United Utilities Half year water rates Oct14-Mar Cathedral Leasing Ltd Hygiene equipment hire quarterly charge G4S Secure Solutions Ltd Alarm call-out charges System Hygiene Limited Cleaning supplies Lawtons First Aid Suppliers First aid equipment Cheques drawn on 26th August Salary Salary 2, DL Hannan Mtce. Of Swan Green/W Park 5193 T-Mobile Mobile phone charges July

5 Cheques drawn on 11th September Guardian Fencing Co. Ltd. Playing field fencing near 2, school 5195 FCC Recycling (UK) Limited Third party cont.n - 2, playground upgrade 5196 HMRC PAYE August , Gardenia Gardens Limited Grounds mtce. June Aug Warrington Borough Council Election cost instalment System Hygiene Limited Cleaning supplies United Utilities Metered water charges June-Aug T & JT Barton Bar supplies 2, BOC Limited Bar gas Winwick Cof E Primary School Use of lane to Leisure Centre 5204 T-Mobile Mobile phone charges Aug Wigan Beer Company Bar supplies 1, Aquila Heating & Plumbing Ltd. Plumbing repairs PRS for Music Annual charge Decision The Parish Council approved the Finance Officer's report for signature. WPC.69.4Accounts for payment Cheques drawn on 23 September Staples Stationery B Muflihi Stocktaker x DJ Fire Safety Limited Annual fire equipment inspection Maxigiene Legionella monitoring PPM Limited Stationery DL Hannan Mtce. Of Swan Green/W Park 5214 Salary Salary 1, Aquila Heating & Plumbing Ltd. Plumbing repairs (VAT Only) Decision The Parish Council approved the Finance Officer's report for signature. WPC.70 Reports from Approved Outside Bodies West Area Neighbourhood Board: Councillor S Gordon reported on the recent Burtonwood / Winwick Ward Day.

6 Older Peoples Forum: Councillor A Clemo reported that the group would be moving from the Baptist Church into the Pyramid for a temporary period. Peel Hall Conservation Group: Councillor B Haskew-Jones reported that he was putting together a work plan for an outdoors grant. Councillor C Hulse reported on the clearing of the Enfield Road Park Pond, it was noted that he had recently been appointed as Chairman to the Fearnhead Management Committee and, he had also received a letter from Diane White which listed courses for volunteers. Councillor S Gordon reported on the invitation from Congleton Town Councils Best Kept Village event that was taking place on Thursday, 9 October Decision That the above reports be noted. WPC.71 Date and time of next meeting Decision - that the next meeting of the Parish Council take place on Tuesday 28 October 2014 at 7.30 pm. WPC.72 Chairman to move to Part 2 items of confidential nature Exclusion of the Public (including the Press) Decision That members of the public (including the press) be excluded from the meeting by reasons of the confidential nature of the following items of business to be transacted being within category 3 of Schedule 12a Local Government Act 1972 (Rule 10 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules) and the public interest in disclosing the information is outweighed by the need to keep the information confidential. WPC.73 Leisure Centre Performance Report The Finance Officer and Centre Manager submitted a report with information relating to the Performance of the Leisure Centre. Their report included key performance indicators for gross takings and the lettings/food income for dates 01/04/14 to 14/09/14, comparison were made against last years statistics. It was noted that the general spend per person was down and that this was indicative of the current economic climate. The Committee discussed the Finance Officer and Centre Managers report at some length. Decision That the Officers report be noted. Chairman.. Date