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Minutes of Tilston Parish Council Meeting held Virtually, 4th March 2021 PRESENT Councillors Chairman – Mike Hearn Mark Bickley Penny Honeyborne Ian Munro Nicola Prince Gill Putnam Neil Ritchie Sue Willett Non-Parish Councillors CW&C Cllr Paul Roberts Public – 3 APOLOGIES All councillors present. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS Cllr Willett’s dispensation was noted in regard to discussions on Hill Field. Cllr Hearn’s dispensation was noted relating to discussions on Brook Maintenance. TILSTON VILLAGE STORES Joanna Hatton introduced herself as having taken on part ownership of the Village Stores before Christmas 2020. She stated the Village Stores had remained open throughout the pandemic despite a number of difficulties and had served as a community hub. The store was now carrying more stock that ever before but was still not used by a large number of people in the village and there was a need to promote the Stores in the village and surrounding area. It was reported there had been 173 transactions during today which included some residents, passing trade and those working in the village. It was hoped that all the different groups and facilities could work together, TPFA, the Hall, Carden Arms etc for the benefit of the village. It was reported that the Village Stores is offering a range of additional services including: Deliveries. Donating and delivering nutritious meals once a week to residents on their own. Veg Boxes which are now being delivered to Tilston, Stretton and Shocklach. Bedding Plants – ordered directly from the growers in Amsterdam. It is also planned to do Sunday lunches in the future when restrictions allow. Councillors congratulated the Village Stores for all they have done for the Village and residents. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Tilston War Memorial Hall A representative noted that they had received the draft Plans for the Car Park and that they would consider them at their next meeting on the 24th March. Interactive Speed Limit Signs It was asked if the interactive speed limit signs are working, particularly as the Inveresk Road one is still covered by the tree. It was agreed the Clerk would raise this again with the Highways department and it would also be asked if a review of the speed limits had been undertaken since the signs were installed. 257 MINUTES RESOLVED 21/673– that the Chairman signs, as a correct record the circulated minutes of the Parish Council meeting on the 14th January and 11th February 2021 when possible. MEETING ACTIONS The Council noted the actions as listed since the January meeting page 262 of the minutes. BROOK MAINTENANCE The Clerk reported she had contacted representatives of the Environment Agency (EA) requesting a virtual meeting to discuss the issue of the Brook flooding and maintenance and that that the two possible dates would be circulated to the flood and highways officers for their preference. The Clerk reported she had attended the CW&C Flood Recovery Seminar on the 2nd March and that CW&C had appointed a consultant to undertake a Section 19 Report1 which is required by law following flooding. It was noted that the Brook through Tilston is classed as a main river and is therefore the responsibility of the EA and is shown as being in flood zone 3, an area with a high probability of flooding, classed as having a 1 in 100 or greater annual probability of the river flooding. It was agreed to submit a full account of the history of the flooding at the ford by the Old Bakery, including information about the damage caused on the 12th August 2020 and also during the flooding in January 2021 to CW&C. It was noted that land by Brook Cottage had flooded and that should also be included in the report. HILL FIELD Trees for Climate It was reported a representative of Mersey Forest had contact the Clerk and confirmed that he would undertake a site visit of Hill Field and at the bottom section of the field was likely to be suitable for planting trees. If that proves to be the case they would draw up a planting scheme and planting would take place in autumn this year. He confirmed the field could be grazed until the planting took place. Grazing of Hill Field RESOLVED 21/674 – that the Council agreed that the local resident be give permission to graze sheep on the Hill Field with the following provisions: 1)That a copy of valid insurance for the sheep to cover any damage or accidents caused by the sheep be supplied. 2) That sheep owner is responsible for the fencing and security of the sheep to prevent them escaping. 3) That the owner responsible for the health and wellbeing of the sheep including daily checks and provision of water. 4) That the sheep be removed from the field including temporary fencing, water and feed troughs by a date to be agreed. 5) That the agreement is subject to monthly review and that if issues arise from the grazing the agreement can be terminated, and the sheep removed within 48 hours. 6) That access to the field is via Duckington Lane. That the agreement be considered a temporary trial period to establish the feasibility of grazing the field and as such no charge be made. It was agreed these provisions be included in a later to be signed by the Clerk and resident and that copies are retained. 1 Flood and Water Management Act 2010 258 It was agreed to obtain ‘livestock in field’ warning sign to be put on the gate and also on the fence by the Hall. CAR PARK PLANS It was noted the draft car park plans had been circulated to Councillors and to neighbouring residents and the War Memorial Hall Committee. As a result, Council had received a comment of support from one resident as well as concerns regarding the screening to the west of the car park. Another resident had asked if the design would include a water drainage system or rely on the attenuation provided by the grasscrete. He had stated that the grasscrete was an excellent system but require considerable vehicle movements to keep growth manageable. It was agreed to make the following amendments to the plans: Widen the linear screening on the western edge of the car park possibly including a dog leg avoiding loss of any spaces. To increase depth of free form screening on the eastern edge of the car park up to 2m including curved edges It was believed the introduction of the grasscrete would not damage the existing trees roots but this will be checked, and an alternative may be to install gravel in these areas. It was noted that the grasscrete will provide adequate draining. Once the plans had been amended these would be forwarded to the Cheshire Wildlife Trust for comment before submission to Jones Homes and CW&C. EASTER The council agreed to run an Easter Egg Hunt from Friday 2nd April until Friday 9th April where a number of eggs will be hidden in the village each with a letter which will make up an easter word, which can be submitted at the Village Stores in return for an Easter Egg. It was reported a resident had offered to purchase the eggs a donation to the village. RESOLVED 21/675 – That the Council order 60 Easter Eggs for the Trail that will be restricted to children 0 to 11 who have family in the village to be paid for by the anonymous donor. PLANNING The Council noted the planning register as circulated; no further application had been received. CW&C WASTE CONSULTATION RESOLVED 21/676 – That the Council submit the following comments: Tilston Parish Council would strongly object to any plans to close the Recycling Centre in Tattenhall unless it was replaced with an improved facility in the area. The Council objects to any proposal to charge for the collection of garden or green waste as this is likely to result in residents putting garden waste in their black bins/general waste which would compromise the waste if it was to go to an energy waste plant. The introduction of charges would result in more fly tipping which is already prevalent in the rural areas. It should be noted that CW&C does not currently record fly tipping on private land and therefore does not have a realistic understanding of the amount of fly tipping taking place, Cheshire West also does not remove fly tipping on private land which has to be undertaken at the expense of the landowner. The introduction of charges for garden waste will result in increased journeys by residents to recycling centres and bonfires both of which will be environmentally damaging. Charging would unfairly penalise those living in more rural areas compared to those in urban areas with smaller or no gardens and would be without doubt a retrograde step. The Parish Council would support the opening of a landfill recycling shop in the southern part of Cheshire West to serve this area. 259 OLDER PERSONS DAY Due to the on-going pandemic, it was agreed that rather than hold an Old Persons’ Day as had been planned the Council look to produce a guide to services and well-being to be printed and distributed to every home in the Parish. It was agreed to seek information from as many agencies as possible and look for sponsorship for the printing of the guide. Cllrs Hearn, Munro and Prince agreed to work with the Clerk to develop the guide. PAVEMENT GRITTING It was reported gritting had taken place 3 times and that 5 bags of grit had been used to date, although further gritting may be required over Easter.

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