SOMERFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 11th April 2018 at Somerford Park Farm @ 7.30 pm.
Present; Councillor G Bell (Chairman), Councillor K Wainwright, Councillor R Crookes, Councillor J Wray Cheshire East (left early to attend another meeting) and the Clerk.
Declaration of Interest Cllr K Wainwright - RSPB land and Blackfirs Lane development by DWH.
Public Forum Nobody Present
41/18 Apologies Cllr S Hughes due to work commitments, Councillor M Hartnett due to work commitments Councillor P Crompton due to a hip operation and Councillor T Swain no reason submitted.
42/18 Minutes Resolved the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 19th March 2018 having been circulated be approved and signed as a true and accurate record.
43/18 Cheshire East Resolved to suspend the Standing Orders to accept a report from the Ward Councillor J Wray. Cllr J Wray communicated the Highways local area budget to the Council. It was agreed that he would ask for two 10-tonne weight signage to be added to the Somerford Booths side of Radnor Bridge and at the Swettenham Lane junction. He would also request the resurfacing of Black firs Lane and the improvement of the footpaths along Chelford Road on the minor works programme. The Chairman wished it to be noted the CLR will cost in excess of £90m and the notification signs were poor in comparison to such a large project. It would have been ideal that they have been better displayed. Cllr J Wray left the meeting to attend Brereton PC at 8.30pm
44/18 David Wilson Homes There had been no confirmation of a meeting with the Parish Council, as CE highways/ DWH communication was confusing in relation to the improvement of the lanes around the triangle . CE Highways confirmed the works were being completed w/c 16/4/18 but DWH thought there was an extra consultation to be carried out and then further works actioned. The Parish Council requested the Clerk would arrange a meeting with Mr A Taylor from DWH as soon as possible for a site visit and to discuss the verges. Cllr G Bell and Cllr R Crookes would attend.
45/18 RSPB Land The land still had not been sold, Ben Costello had sent to the following update via email in March; prices being sought for full design as Alex Froggatt’s drawing Option A and if anything changes due to public consultation the agreed changes will be with the selected contractor, the
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RSPB are asking to tender the full project so they can take advantages of any economies of scale. The tenders will be completed under an NEC4 short contract and will be delivered under the CDM Regulations 2015 (health and safety) with all contractors being asked to demonstrate previous experience, relevant insurances and abilities to work safely. The planning conditions – details have been submitted to be able to discharge these conditions and confirm the details of the proposals. Even if the public consultation chooses an alternative option the changes can be submitted as a minor amendment as the basic principles are the same and it will minimise any time delay. The weed control was in hand with a local farmer Mr D Sheard, so the same situation with weeds was not reached this year as last.
46/18 Planning Applications No planning applications had been submitted.
47/18 Accounts To note the balance of accounts = £6,950.34
Payments Cheque number 216- £36.00 – CPRE Membership Cheque number 217- £20.00 Cheshire Community Action Cheque number 218 - £112.32 CHALC Affiliation Fee Cheque number 219 - £987.14 Cranage Parish Council (Clerks salary Jan to March and HMRC contributions) Cheque number 220 - £1,005.95 Stevens Solicitors (Clerks Computer – contributions of £209.58 to be received from other Parish Councils) Cheque number 221 - £378.60 Zurich Insurance
Receipts £7,000 Precept Cheshire East £209.58 Newbold Astbury cum Moreton Parish Council (computer)