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Parish Council Agenda 13 Feb 2012
February 7, 2012 | 
Author On 13 FEBRUARY 2012 at 19.30 hours
AGENDA
1. Apologies and Declaration of Interests.
2. Receive and Approve the MINUTES of the Meeting 9 January 2012.
3. POLICE/CRIME and DISORDER
3.1. Receive the Report of the Community Beat Manager for Information 5
4. PLANNING MATTERS 20
Consider:-
4.1. Application:-
1. 12/0052 Ribby Hall Leisure Village
Proposed Single Storey Extension to Front of Sports Centre
To Provide Extended Bar Area.
2. Greenlands Farm, Ribby Road
Attendance at FBC DM committee Meeting 29 February 12.
3. Brook Mill – Building Change of Use.
5. RECREATION GROUNDS & OPEN SPACES 20
Open Spaces and Greens
Consider:-
5.1. Improvement to the Drainage on The Green.
5.2. Dog Fouling on The Green.
5.3. Wrea Green Field Day – Use of The Green – 30 June 2012.
5.4. Clearance of Wray Crescent Garage Area of Rubbish and Weeds.
Receive Update
5.5. Minutes of Wray Crescent Land Meeting -18 January 12 (Appendix 7).
5.6. Wray Crescent Play Area Committee – Minutes 12 January 2012 (Appendix 
and Update.
6. FINANCIAL and STANDING ORDER MATTERS 25 Consider:-
6.1. Review and Authorisation of Parish Council Budget Position as at
31 January 2012 (Appendix 2)
6.2. Additional Disbursements re Transfer of Wray Crescent Land.
6.3. Payment of Accounts.
6.4. Standing Orders Review (Appendix 3).
6.5. Parish Council’s Policy Document Review (Appendix 4)
6.6. Risk Assessment Documents Review (Appendix 5)
6.7. Appointment of Internal Auditor and Terms of Agreement 2012/13
(Appendix 6)
6.8. Grant to 2012 Olympic Committee re Family Fun Day.
6.9.Engraving The Chairman’s Chain.
7. FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS 15 7.1 . For Information Purposes – Receive/Update :-
a) Report and Update by County Cllr. P. Rigby on any matters affecting Parish.
b) Report and Update by Borough Cllr. F. Andrews on matters affecting Parish.
7.2. Station Road Toilets Application for Fylde Borough LSP Fund Project.
8. PARISH ACTIVITIES 10
Consider:
8.1. Location of Waste Receptacle Currently by Wray Crescent Bus Stop.
8.2. Entry in Lancashire Best Kept Village Competition.
8.3. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Activities – 2- 4 June 2012.
8.4. New Councillors’ Workshops Modules 1 & 2 on 7 and 21 July 2012.
Receive Report
8.5. Neighbourhood Plan Update & Programme.
8.6. Repeal of the Local Government (Discretionary Payments) Regulations 1996.
9. HIGHWAYS – ROAD and RAIL 5
Consider
9.1. Current State of Ribby Road.
10 CLERK’S REPORT (Appendix 1) – for Information Purposes 5
Hadyn J. Gigg 7 February 2011
Clerk to Ribby with Wrea Parish Council
THE PUBLIC and MEDIA are CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND. The public will be allowed to speak for up to 3 minutes on any issue as long as the Clerk or Chairman is advised in prior to commencement of the meeting.
Posted in 
Parish Council Minutes 9 Jan 2012
THE MEETING OF
RIBBY WITH WREA PARISH COUNCIL
Held At Wrea Green Institute
On 9 JANUARY 2012 at 20.30 Hours
Present: Cllr. Mrs. J.L. Wardell (Chairman), Cllrs, J.W. Dobson K.J. Lupton, J.M. Molyneux, Mrs. P.A. Naylor, Mrs. A.E. Uphill, Mrs. C.E. Wheatman, and Cty. Cllr. P. Rigby.
There were three members of the public in attendance.
12/109 APOLOGIES and DECLARATION of INTERESTS
1.1. Apologies: Br. Cllr. F.A. Andrews.
1.2. Declarations of Interest: Cllr. J.M. Molyneux declared a personal interest in 12/112.2, and Cllr. Mrs. A.E. Uphill declared a prejudicial interest in 12/ 113.4.
12/110 The MINUTES of the Meetings of the 12 December 2011, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, were approved and signed by the Chairman.
12/111 POLICE, CRIME and DISORDER
1.Report from Community Beat Officer – PC Cross advised that there had been 5 reported crimes since the last Council meeting:-
Damage to a car in Beverley Close, a stolen Christmas wreath in Bryning Lane, an assault at a family party at The Villa, and two at Ribby Hall Leisure Village where an unattended jacket and mobile phone were stolen, and a bag taken from an unlocked locker.
Turning to the month priorities, the anti social behavioural problems on the green have not re-occurred and two fixed priced penalties have been issued for illegal parking at school pick-up time.
The regular parking of a car linked to the bus service was raised but PC Cross advised that this was a parking warden issue not a police one. He will advise the parking wardens.
12/112 PLANNING MATTERS
1. Applications:
11/0807 10 St. Nicholas Grove
Proposed Dormer to Front and Two Storey Side Extension
The meeting was opened from 20.39 hours to 20.40 hours.
No objection as the extension would fit in well with the streetscene, and as long as United Utilities was satisfied that it was not too near the sewerage system which crossed this garden.
- 2. Land to East Richmond/Westbourne Avenues
Proposed Care Home as a Phased Development
Incorporating Sheltered and Extra Care
Bungalows and Care Home.
The meeting was opened from 20.45 hours to 20.49 hours.
Although, other than the care home aspect, these type of properties were required in the village the scale proposed was far in excess of the need and the development was also outside the village settlement area, which the Council wished to protect. In addition, the development was much larger than proposed in the evolving Neighbourhood Plan and not in close proximity to the village amenities as indicated in that plan. In addition this site was good agricultural land which needed protection.
12/113 RECREATION GROUNDS and OPEN SPACES
Open Spaces and Greens:
1. Wray Crescent Land Following Transfer to The Parish Council Wray (12/103.2.) – The Clerk advised that matters were now finalised and the legal cost had been £360-00 net.
2.L Land Adjacent Crescent Play Area (12/103.1) – Cllr. Mrs. A.E. Uphill advised that a committee meeting was arranged for 12 January 2012 when a representative of Wicksteed was to attend. It was also proposed that an official committee would be formed.
- 3. The Vehicle Damage to the Church Row Green – Cllr. J.W. Dobson advised that this green had been badly damaged by vehicles and a large tub was to be placed in a strategic position to give protection. PCSO Sterling had agreed to speak to the Spar owner to request that the delivery vehicles did no further damage. It was RESOLVED that this issue should be referred to the Village Landscape Enhancement Committee, which will be meeting shortly, to give consideration to this problem and make recommendations.
- 4. Tenders for Grass Cutting/Maintenance (12/105.2.) – The Clerk advised the Council of the tenders and it was RESOLVED that R. Lancaster & Son would continue with the greens and play area and Jonathan Wildish Landscapes would continue the Open Spaces work. The tenders covered the ensuing three years.
- 5. Increase in War Memorial Budget 2011/12 – It was RESOLVED that in line with the Joint War memorial committee decision the 2011/12 budget would be increased by £250-00 to accommodate the urgent tree surgery undertaken by Mark Garner Tree Services.
The Clerk advised that J.Wareing & Son (Wrea Green) Limited had now agreed to waive any charge for removing/repairing and replacing the War Memorial bench. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would write to officially thank the company.
12/114 FINANCIAL and STANDING ORDERS MATTERS
1.Financial Budget Comparisons for the Period Ended 31 December 2011 (Appendix 2) – The Clerk presented the account position which showed that income was well in excess overall and was now also being generated for garage rent which had not been budgeted for 2011/12. All income targets, other than the Westby with Plumptons’ War Memorial estimated contribution, which is marginally less, should be achieved. Also all expenditure other than the War Memorial capital expenditure which has been agreed by the Joint War Memorial Committee is within agreed budgets.
The position was authorised.
It was RESOLVED that £360-00 could be transferred from the Greens budget to cover the legal costs relating to Wray Crescent in the Open Spaces budget.
2.1. The following payments were approved for payment:-
1940 Not Issued
1951 HJ Gigg January Salary £436-23 net
1952 L. Weatherby January Salary £231-00 net
1953 HMRC NI & Tax January 2012 £309-84 net
1954 Dickson Haslam Legal fees Wray Cres. Land £360-00 net £432-00 gr 1955 HJ Gigg £ 33-86 net £ 40-64 gr
Computer Cartridges £ 29-83 net £ 35-80 gr
Stationery £ 4-03 net £ 4-84 gr
1956 Mark Garner Tree Surgery War Memorl £450-00 net £540-00 gr 1957 Sportsmedia BKGC Certificates £ 25-00 net
1958 Wrea Green Institute Donation for Committees £100-00 net
1959 St. Nicholas PCC Church Gardens Grant £300-00 net
1960 J.Wildish Landscapes Moss Clearance various sites£130-00 net £156-00 gr
1961 Alan Burrows Repair to Seats on Greens £ 122-00 net
3. Clerk & Responsible Officer’s Delegated Powers – In view of the extension of the duties now undertaken and the need for early action when repairs and work is necessary it was RESOLVED the delegated power be increased from £100-00 to £500-00. Any spend is to be confirmed at the following full Council meeting.
4. Station Road Toilets Application for Fylde LSP Fund Project Grant – The Clerk advised that he proposes to apply for a grant of £1000-00 towards the stage 3 enhancement programme circa £1500-00. This was endorsed by the Council.
12/115 FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS
1.1. Lancashire County Councillor Report – Cty. Cllr. P. Rigby had nothing
significant to report on this occasion. The Chairman asked Cllr. Rigby to advise the relevant LCC official that the revamped Saltcotes refuse site was excellent and that the staff were extremely helpful.
1.2. Fylde Borough Councillor Report - In Cllr. F.A. Andrews’ absence the Clerk reported that the new CEO was visiting all the borough wards and this ward on 16 March 2012. In addition to Cllr. Andrews one parish councillor could also walk the village with Alan Oldfield. It was RESOLVED that when the time of the visit was known this Council would be able to arrange a representative(s).
2. Lancashire County Council Urges Thought Before Releasing Flying Lanterns – LCC wants all parishes to be aware of the health and safety issues/dangers posed by flying lantern to humans, livestock and property. This was noted and it was RESOLVED that an article would be included in the next newsletter.
12/116 PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS
1. Co-Option of Councillor - It was RESOLVED that John Charles Maskell would be co-opted as a councillor for the remainder of the Council term. As he was unable to attend this meeting the Clerk will arrange for the Declaration of Acceptance of Office to be completed within the statutory term.
Andrew Knight will be asked to become a member of some committees so that he could gain further experience in Council matters.
2. Parish Council Civic Sunday 1 July 2012 – The Clerk advised the Council of the date of this event and asked them to give consideration to the format. In the meantime he will request the attendance of the Fylde Mayor, Cllr. Mrs. Heather Speak.
3. Working Mandate of the Wray Crescent Land Committee (Appendix 3) – The mandate was approved.
4. Training Seminar – Finance Workshop – 8 February 2012 – No one was available this time but Cllrs. Lupton and Molyneux were very interested in attending a future workshop.
5. The Wray Crescent Land Committee Minutes – 14 December 2011
(Appendix 4) – The minutes were noted.
12/117 CLERK’S REPORT (Appendix 1)
This document, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, was noted.
However, the Council was vehemently opposed to the agreed planning for the retrospective application relating to the flat roof at Holmhurst as the officer and Development Management committee had completely disregarded this Council’s views despite the matter also being contrary to Borough policy. It was RESOLVED that Cllr. J.M. Molyneux would take up this issue with the borough councillor, Cllr. F.A. Andrews, requesting him to take matters further. It was also now time to request that the Borough Council undertakes its’ statutory duty to undertake a survey of the Conservation Area.
It has been agreed that Alan Burrows would take down the Village sign and return it to Fred Cooke to repair and protect the artwork which has been badly affected by water seepage.
12/118 The Meeting Closed at 22. 15 hours. The Next Full Meeting is on the
13 February 2012.
Cllr. Janet Wardell 13 February 2012
Chairman
Police – Rural Fylde Newsletter
9th Jan. Parish Council Meeting – Agenda
The Parish Council Meeting
To Be Held at Wrea Green Institute
On 9 JANUARY 2012 at 20.30 hours
AGENDA
1. Apologies and Declaration of Interests.
2. Receive and Approve the MINUTES of the Meeting 12 December 2011.
3. POLICE/CRIME and DISORDER
3.1. Receive the Report of the Community Beat Manager for Information 10
Consider
4. PLANNING MATTERS 20
Consider:-
4.1. Application:-
11/0807 10 St. Nicholas Grove
Proposed Dormer to Front and Two Storey Side Extension.
Initial Look
Land to East Richmond/Westbourne Avenues
Proposed Care Village as a Phased Development incorporating
Sheltered and Extra care Bungalows and care Home.
RECREATION GROUNDS & OPEN SPACES 20
Open Spaces and Greens
Receive Update:-
5.1. Wray Crescent Land – Transfer to the Parish Council
5.2. Land Adjacent Wray Crescent Play Area – Update.
Consider:-
5.3. The Vehicle Damage to the Church Row Green
5.4. Tenders for Grass Cutting/Maintenance.
5.5. Increase in War Memorial Budget 2011/12
6. FINANCIAL and STANDING ORDER MATTERS 15 Consider:-
6.1. Review and Authorisation of Parish Council Budget Position as at
31 December 2011
6.2. Payment of Accounts
6.3. Clerk & Responsible Officer’s Delegated Authority.
6.4. Station Road Toilets Application for Fylde Borough LSP Fund Project.
7. FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS 15 7.1 .For Information Purposes – Receive:-
a) Report and Update by County Cllr. P. Rigby on any matters affecting Parish.
b) Report and Update by Borough Cllr. F. Andrews on matters affecting Parish.
Consider
7.2. LCC Urges Thought Before Releasing Flying Lanterns.
8. PARISH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 15 Consider:
8.1. Co-option of Councillor
8.2. Parish Council Civic Sunday 1 July 2012.
8.3. Working Mandate of the Wray Crescent Land Committee.
8.4. Training Seminar -Finance Workshop – 8 February 2012.
Receive:
8.5. The Wray Crescent Land Committee Minutes – 14 December 2011.
10 CLERK’S REPORT – for Information Purposes 5
Hadyn J. Gigg 3 January 2011
Clerk to Ribby with Wrea Parish Council
THE PUBLIC and MEDIA are CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND. The public will be allowed to speak for up to 3 minutes on any issue as long as the Clerk or Chairman is advised in prior to commencement of the meeting.
Updated Neighbourhood Plan
14th Nov – Parish Council Minutes
Parish Council Minutes
14 NOVEMBER 2011 at 20.00 Hours
Present: Cllr . Mrs. J.L. Wardell (Chairman), Cllrs. J.W. Dobson, K.J. Lupton,
Mrs. P.A. Naylor, Mrs. A.E. Uphill, Mrs. C.E. Wheatman and Cty. Cllr. P. Rigby
There were five members of the public in attendance.
12/83 APOLOGIES and DECLARATION of INTERESTS
1.1. Apologies: Cllrs. J.M. Molyneux, and Br. Cllr. F.A. Andrews.
1.2. Declarations of Interest: None received.
12/84 The MINUTES of the Annual Meeting of the 10 October 2011, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, were approved and signed by the Chairman.
12/85 POLICE, CRIME and DISORDER
1.Report from Community Beat Officer – PC Cross reported that there had been two reported crimes since the last meeting. A theft from the Spa Hotel and a domestic assault, both at Ribby Village Leisure Village.
The PC and PCSO had a safety talk at the school regarding Halloween and Bonfire nights. To help obviate the continual speeding problems through the village, in the New Year PC Cross intends setting up a data base of village volunteers who will undertake speed gun training. There will be a traffic police presence at the next PACT meeting to answer traffic related questions. The good news is that following the consultation process the Kirkham Police station front office is to continue.
Operation “Starling” relating to scrap theft undertook a local exercise stopping commercial vehicles and one van was caught with illegal scrap.
Cllr. Dobson advised PC Cross of the Christmas switch-on date.
12/86 PLANNING MATTERS
1. Applications:
11/ 0716 Holmhurst & Grayline, The Green/Mill Lane
Resubmission of Planning permission 11/0544 to Change Pitched
Roof to Flat Roof with Lantern Roof Light on Single Storey Rear
Extension.
The Council OBJECT to the proposal as the intended flat roof is against Fylde Borough Council (FBC) policy “Extending Your Home Supplementary Planning Document” and is also not suitable within the Conservation Area. Moreover, the original application would not have been supported if this change had been included.
- 2. Upgrading Countryside Status Around the Village to Green Belt – The Meeting was opened from 20.15 Hours to 20.19 hours for resident participation. As part of the Neighbourhood Plan it has been recommended that to protect the settlement from over development, the countryside designation around the village is upgraded to Green Belt status. Although this will not be an easy exercise it was RESOLVED that the Council would aim to have the Eastern side of the village changed from countryside to Green Belt status as a buffer against development from Kirkham and Ribby Hall Leisure Village.
- 3. Open Meeting Re 54 Bryning Lane – An embryonic development of 10-15 houses was discussed and it was agreed that it would formally be considered in principle at the budget meeting on 5 December 2011.
12/87 RECREATION GROUNDS and OPEN SPACES
Open Spaces and Greens:
1. Land Adjacent Wray Crescent Play Area (12/75.1.) – The Clerk advised that matters were still progressing and it is now hoped that the legal matters will be concluded by the end of this month.
2. Play Area Progress (12/75.2) – Cllr. Mrs. A.E. Uphill advised that despite chasers Proludic had been very dilatory in producing a revised quotation. It was RESOLVED that Cllr. Mrs. Uphill should contact and complain to the Proludic Nottingham head office. Wicksteed is, however, wishing to give another quotation. Cllr. J.W. Wardell advised that her meeting with “Good as Grass” had gone well.
The Clerk reported that as the land will shortly be transferred to this Council it was now appropriate for the Village Play Area Committee to be formally set up and ratified by the Parish Council..
The Clerk also advised that to obviate the smaller gate being left open Fylde Borough Council has now removed the original holding bolt so that the gate will always close automatically.
- 4. Date for Wray Crescent Land Council Meeting –
In view of the imminent transfer of the Wray Crescent Land a Committee meeting to discuss proposals to place before the full council was agreed on the
14 December 2011.
12/88 FINANCIAL and STANDING ORDERS MATTERS
1.Financial Budget Comparisons for the Period Ended 31 October 2011 (Appendix 2) – The Clerk presented the account position which showed that income was in excess overall. The only income still to come is some tub sponsorship (Clerk chasing), North Fylde Housing Beverley Close open space contribution (invoice sent), 2 quarters bank interest, 1 quarter Vat refund reclaim, Bonfire Night bucket collection, new income from Wray Crescent garages and the agreed CCTV contribution from the Pre-school. All expenditure is currently within budgets. The position was noted and authorised.
It was agreed that payments made tonight which would exceed the VLEC/Fylde in Bloom budget could be met and to ensure no overall increase in expenditure, be covered by the reduction of other budgets, this to be decided at the next full Council meeting.
2.1. The following payments were approved for payment:-
1922 HJ Gigg November Salary £ 436-23 net
1923 SPOILT
1924 HMRC Tax & NIC -November £ 309-84 net
1925 L Weatherby November Salary £ 308-00 net
1926 J.Wildish Landscps Grass Cutting Open Spaces £ 120-00 net £ 144-00 gr
1927 Principal Hygiene Toilet Supplies £ 34-62 net £ 41-54 gr
1928 WGPC Comty Cent Neighbourhood Plan Consultn £ 24-00 net
1929 Alan Burrows Station Road Toilets Repairs £ 72-25 net
1930 Acer Contracts Winter Treatment – Willow Dr £120-00 net £ 144-00 gr 100346 R. Lancaster & Son £3868-75 net £4642-51gr Contract Work £3144-25 net£3773-11 gr
Contract Green Work £ 724-50 net£ 869-40 gr
100347 P. Naylor Christmas Tree Selection £ 41-67 net£ 50-01 g.r
100348 P. Green VLEC Tub Maintenance £ 135-00 net
100349 Media 21a Winter Newsletter £ 180-00 net
1931 R.Lancaster & Son £1882-00 net£2258-40 gr
Cricket Outfield £ 532-00 net £ 638-40 gr
VLEC Watering Tubs £1350-00 net£1620-00 gr
1932 HJ Gigg £ 108-39 net£ 116-87 gr War Memorial Land Registry£ 16-00 net
Mobile Phone Top Up £ 50-00 net
Computer Cartridges £ 42-39 net £ 50-87 gr
1933 FBC Wreaths for Remembrance £ 40-00 net
1934 ASL Stone War Memorial Stone £2600-68 net£3120-82 gr
It was RESOLVED that in pursuance of the powers conferred in section 137 of LGA 1972 (as amended) and being that the expenditure covered in respect of the purchase of the Remembrance Sunday Wreaths satisfies the requirements of that section.
At the request of Cllr. J. W. Dobson the payment to Neil Cottam for the War Memorial work in the sum of £1750-00 was to be referred to the Joint War Memorial committee for a decision as Cllr. Dobson first wanted damage to the area to be rectified by the contractor. The decision of the Joint War Memorial Committee would be determine when this payment is to be made.
12/89 FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS
1.1. Lancashire County Councillor Report – Cty. Cllr. P. Rigby reported That LCC & BAe Systems are going for Enterprise Zone status. Warton Parish Council is very much in favour. LCC is pursing devolution of powers wherever possible. The Three Tier Forum strategy is rolling out – the Fylde Forum will comprise of 6 county, 6 borough and 1 parish/town councillors. LCC is also committed to the Town and Parish Council Charter.
1.2. Fylde Borough Councillor Report - There had been no significant developments since the last Council meeting so there was no report.
2. Missing Street Names – Cllr. J.W. Dobson reported that it was unsatisfactory that the Browns Lane street sign had been missing for 2 years and a Westbourne Avenue sign for 6 months. The Clerk advised that FBC had informed him when the Willow Drive sign was replaced that there was no further funding available this financial year. The meeting was opened from 20.55 hours to 20.56 hours and it was ascertained that the Westbourne Road sign was to be erected very shortly and PCSO Sterling was dealing with this matter. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would approach FBC again regarding the Browns Lane sign.
- 5. Village Litter Bins –
Cllr. J.W. Dobson reported that the bin on the Greenlands Farm stretch on Ribby Road was missing and needed replacement. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would contact FBC in this respect.
12/90 VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
1. North West in Bloom Competition (12/78 1) – The Chairman attended the presentation and advised that the village received a Silver award for 2012, which was not as good as last year.
2.Neighbourhood Plan 2011 (12/78 2) – The Clerk advised that favourable consultation responses have now been received for in excess of 50% of the electorate. The next meeting is on 15 November which will be followed by a meeting with the Borough Council to discuss any issues that the district council raises.
3.Bonfire Night – 5 November 2011 –It was unanimously agreed that the night had again been a wonderful village activity and success. The bucket collection proceeds were also at a record level and in excess of £1000-00.
4.Allotment Society meeting – 19 October 2011 (Appendix 7) – The details were previously submitted to all councillors and noted.
5. Village Landscape Enhancement Committee – Meeting 13 October 2011 (Appendices 3 & 4) – These minutes had previously been circulated to all councillors and were noted.
6. Joint War Memorial Meeting Minutes – 13 October 2011 (Appendix 6) – The minutes had been previously circulated to councillors and were noted.
7. Remembrance Sunday – 13 November 2011 – Remembrance Sunday had been very well attended and the recent enhancement to the War Memorial was certainly impressive. Unfortunately, the Council was let down by last year’s bugler, who had originally agreed to attend, too late to obtain a replacement. It was RESOLVED that this need is mentioned in the next newsletter. In the meantime, the clerk will search for bugler for 2012.
8. Celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee - 4 June 2011 – This topic, which has a main programme of Jubilee beacons, including church tower beacons, was discussed including the insurance considerations and it was RESOLVED that the Council would like to be involved. It was agreed that the Institute be approached to see whether a joint exercise could be undertaken in line with the Bonfire Night activities.
12/91 PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS
1.Christmas Activities –
1.1. Meeting Minutes 10 October 2011 (Appendix 5) – The minutes had been previously circulated to all councillors and were noted.
1.2. Update – Cllr. Mrs. P.A. Naylor advised that a further meeting had taken place prior to the full Council meeting. All matters are in hand. The tree is to be delivered the week commencing 21 November and the lights added as soon as possible thereafter by JM Services (North West). The Guardian Brass Band is to play from 4.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m. with switch-on by the Rose Queen, Amber Metherill at 4.45 a.m. The carols will be selected and sung by the primary school children. The Olympic Committee is selling mulled wine and minced pies.
There will also be a primary school poster competition with Keith White judging with a prize of £20-00 or donated art goods to be given.
2. Councillor Vacancy – The Clerk advised that today was the last day to apply for an election but there were no candidates. It will now be appropriate to advertise for co-option.
3. LALC – Notes of Concern from External Auditors – The Clerk advised the councillors of the three issues currently causing concerns with the External auditors:-
a) There is no longer a legal requirement for small bodies to conduct an internal audit review separate from annual review of internal controls. It is recommended that this previous good practice is maintained.
b) The public inspection rights requirement remains but when a Clerk is based at home there is no problem arranging inspection by appointment.
c) Some local councils are submitting annual returns approved by sub committees instead of the full council – not in our case.
All aspects were noted.
5.LLALC - Finance Workshop – 7 December 2011 – It was RESOLVED that
no one would attend.
12/92 CLERK’S REPORT (Appendix 1)
This document, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, was noted.
12/93 The Meeting Closed at 21.25 hours. The next Full Meeting is on the
12 December and The Budget Meeting on 5 December 2011.
Cllr. J. L. Wardell
Chairman 12 December 2011
12th Dec – Parish Council Meeting Agenda
The Parish Council Meeting
To Be Held at Wrea Green Institute
On 12 DECEMBER 2011 at 19.30 hours
AGENDA
1. Apologies and Declaration of Interests.
2. Receive and Approve the MINUTES of the Meetings on 14 November &
6 December 2011.
3. POLICE/CRIME and DISORDER
3.1. Receive the Report of a Community Beat Officer for Information 5
Consider
4. PLANNING MATTERS 10
Consider:-
4.1. Applications:-
11/0807 10 St. Nicholas Grove
Proposed Dormer to Front and Two Storey Side Extension.
4.2 Update on FRACKING
5. HIGHWAY MATTERS 5 Consider
5.1. Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Revocation, Part Revocation 20 mph
30 mph and 40 mph Speed Limit) Order 201 (Wrea Green – Various Roads).
6. RECREATION GROUNDS & OPEN SPACES 10
Open Spaces and Greens
Receive Update:-
6.1. Land Adjacent Wray Crescent Play Area.
Consider:-
6.2. Wray Crescent Land Proposals Following Transfer to the Parish Council.
6.3. Bench at Play Area for Mrs. Lyndsay Greening Deceased.
7. FINANCIAL and STANDING ORDER MATTERS 10 Consider:-
7.1. Review and Authorisation of Parish Council Budget Position as at
30 November 2011
7.2. Payment of Accounts
8. FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS 10 8.1 .For Information Purposes Receive:-
a) Report and Update by County Cllr. P. Rigby on any matters affecting Parish.
b) Report and Update by Borough Cllr. F. Andrews on matters affecting Parish.
Consider:
8.3. Contractor Tenders for Maintenance of the Greens, Play Area and Open Spaces.
9. PARISH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 35 Consider:
9.1. Engraving the Chairman’s Chain
9.3. Co-option of Councillor.
9.4. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – 4 June 2012.
9.5. Attendance at SLCC Region Conference – York – 28 June 2012.
9.6. Technical Reforms of Council Tax Consultation.
9.7. Registering Land Assets at Land Registry.
9.8. The Clerk and Responsible Officer Entering into the Wray Crescent Garages Tenancy Agreements on Behalf of the Council.
Review
9.9. Christmas Festivities Switch- on 3 December 2011.
.
10 CLERK’S REPORT – for Information Purposes 5
Hadyn J. Gigg 6 December 2011
Clerk to Ribby with Wrea Parish Council
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Parish Council Agenda 14 Nov
The Parish Council Meeting
To Be Held at WREA GREEN INSTITUTE
On 14 NOVEMBER 2011 at 20.00 hours
AGENDA
1. Apologies and Declaration of Interests.
2. Receive and Approve the MINUTES of the Meeting on 10 October 2011.
3. POLICE/CRIME and DISORDER
3.1. Receive the Report of the Community Beat Officer for Information 5
4. PLANNING MATTERS 10
Consider:-
4.1. Applications:-
11/0716 Holmhurst & Grayline, The Green/Mill Lane
Resubmission of Planning Permission 11/0544 To Change Pitched
Roof to Flat Roof with Lantern Roof Light on Single Storey Rear Extension.
4.2. Upgrading Countryside Status Around the Village to Green Belt.
5. RECREATION GROUNDS & OPEN SPACES 15
Open Spaces and Greens
Receive Updates:
5.1. Land Adjacent Wray Crescent Play Area Update.
5.2. Play Area Update
Consider
5.3. Date for Wray Crescent Land Council Meeting
6. FINANCIAL and STANDING ORDER MATTERS 10 Consider:-
6.1. Review and Authorisation of Parish Council Budget Position as at
31 October 2011.
6.2. Confirm Payment of Accounts
6.3. Approve Payment of Accounts
7. FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS 20 7.1. For Information Purposes Receive:-
a) Report and Update by County Cllr. P. Rigby on any Matters Affecting Wrea
Green
b) Report and Update by Borough Cllr. F. Andrews on any Matters Affecting the Parish.
2. Missing Street Name Plates.
3. Village Litter Bins.
8. VILLAGE ACTIVITIES 25 Receive updates
8.1.North West in Bloom Competition.
8.2. Neighbourhood Plan 2011.
8.3. Bonfire Night – 5 November 2011
8.4. Allotment Society Meeting Minutes – 19 October 2011.
8.5. VLEC Meeting Minutes -13 October 2011.
8.6. Joint War Memorial meeting Minutes – 13 October 2011.
Consider
8.7. Remembrance Sunday – 13 November 2011.
8.8. Celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 4 June 2012.
9. PARISH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 25
Receive updates
9.1. Christmas Festivities –
a) Minutes 10 October 2011. b) Later Update.
Consider
9.2. Councillor Vacancy.
9.3. LALC – Notes of Concern from External Auditors.
9.4. LALC – Finance Workshop – 7 December 2011.
10. CLERK’S REPORT – for Information Purposes 5
Hadyn J. Gigg 26 October 2011
Clerk to Ribby with Wrea Parish Council
THE PUBLIC and MEDIA are CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND. The public will be allowed to speak for up to 3 minutes on any issue as long as the Clerk or Chairman is advised in prior to commencement of the meeting.
Parish Newsletter Autumn 2011
RIBBY WITH WREA PARISH COUNCIL
AUTUMN 2011 NEWSLETTER
As I write this newsletter I am looking out on a beautiful clear blue sky with bright sunshine but the colours in the trees and gardens remind me that Autumn is here and these warm days are a bonus. With Winter just around the corner it’s time to make sure our older residents are set up for the cold weather ahead so please give an extra thought to your neighbours and any older people you may know.
BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE “TUTE”
Again this year we are holding a village bonfire on the 5th November at the rear of the Institute with fireworks and BBQ food. This has proved really popular over the last few years and hopefully with a fine night we shall have another good do. I thank the committee of Wrea Green Institute for their support and the Walton family for letting the village use their field for the bonfire and firework display.
CHRISTMAS SWITCH ON
On Saturday the 3rdof December at the Christmas tree lights will be switched on at 4.30 p.m. on the little Green with a brass band there to accompany the singing of carols. Festive fayre will be available so come along and enjoy the start of the Christmas season.
PACT MEETINGS
These meetings are an opportunity for the public to discuss their concerns and ideas with the police authority but unfortunately they are very poorly attended. They take place on the first Monday each month either at Wrea Green Institute or Ballam church. Please make an effort. Details are always on the police noticeboard on the bus shelter at the school entrance on the Station Road.
SPEEDING THROUGH THE VILLAGE
The Parish Council speed device is showing an alarming number of vehicles travelling within the village at speeds well in excess of 30 mph. When the police have targeted the village unfortunately a large number of offenders have not been outsiders but local residents. Please respect your village and watch your speed..
WREA GREEN INSTITUTE
The Institute is currently carrying out an enhancement programme on the downstairs room, including a new kitchen facility. It should be completed by the New Year and will have facilities for daytime events and evening functions for up to a 100 people. An open day is to be arranged so show an interested in a local facility and drop in at that time.
VILLAGE LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
This committee which arranges all the floral displays and various visual project enhancements is largely responsible for the various awards your village has won over the years. Based on this regular success Wrea Green is considered the number one village in Lancashire, and the one to beat in the Lancashire Best Kept Village Competition, Champion’s Class. However, the committee is seriously short of members – down to six with only two non parish council representatives. If you have anything to contribute whatsoever (physical or organisational support) please become a volunteer. Contact the Clerk (details on the back page) and he will advise you of the details of the next meeting.
LANCASHIRE BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION – 2011.
After back to back village wins in this competition Wrea Green was not successful this year. However, congratulations to St. Nicholas Church gardens and the primary school on winning their categories in the competition.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 13 NOVEMBER 2011
The Remembrance Sunday service commences at St. Nicholas Church at 10.15 a.m. and at the War Memorial at 11.00 a.m.
This year the War Memorial has been improved with the recent laying of a Lancashire stone base. This enhancement has been financed by this parish council and Westby with Plumptons Parish councils, the two councils that form the Joint War Memorial Committee.
I also wish to thank Jack Dobson who spends a great deal of time and money looking after the War Memorial gardens.
COUNCILLORS’ PEN PICTURES
Continuing my “who’s who” of Parish Councillors :- Councillor Ken Lupton – Ken has lived in the village for 8 years and joined the Parish Council in September 2010. Semi-retired from the brewing industry he is a keen member of the Table Tennis group and serves on the Olympic Committee. Married to Pat he has 2 children, one living in Australia, 3 grandchildren plus another one in Aus on the way.
Likes – Music, Country Walks, Wildlife
Dislikes – Intolerance, Litter
Contact – See back of newsletter
Councillor Amy Uphill- Amy writes – My family’s history in the village goes back to the early 1800s and I’ve been fortunate to live in Wrea Green all my life. I’m now enjoying bringing up my two year old son, Charlie, with husband Dave in our beautiful village. I work full-time as Marketing Manager for the Bowker Motor Group and in my spare time I enjoy tap dancing, W.I. and spending quality time with Charlie and Dave. I’m a lover of all things “Apple” and think Social Networking is one of the most powerful creations of the modern world.
Contact – See back of newsletter
Keep warm,
Kind regards,
Janet
| FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCILLOR | |
22nd October, 2011.
Fylde Borough has enjoyed a fairly quiet summer but not so Wrea Green. One area of local activity has been the production of a “Neighbourhood Plan”. This should allow Wrea Green to decide how, when and if the village is developed further and the group is excellently chaired by John Rowson and includes myself, many Parish Councillors and a selection of other interested residents. At the time of writing it is not clear when the plan will be submitted because the new Localism Bill which incorporates the NPPF (Nation Planning Policy Framework) on which it is based is not yet law. This group believe it will be in the interests of the village to be ready to submit our plans to Fylde Borough Council at the earliest possible opportunity. A local consultation exercise held in the Church Community Centre on 1st October received overwhelming endorsement from those who voted on it. Two main recommendations have been made which include designating a strip of land between Wrea Green and Kirkham as “Greenbelt” (which affords a higher planning protection than “Countryside”) and requesting a rail halt in the village. This has the drawback of making it more difficult for Wrea Green to oppose future large housing developments and it is therefore considered that it might be wiser to request the enhancement of Kirkham station’s parking facilities instead.
The application to create a sporting facility known as the Greenland’s Sports Village on land adjacent to Wray Crescent and Ribby Road has been resubmitted. The application is very similar to the first application except that the cricket facilities have been replaced with hockey facilities. This application is largely identical to the first and it has all the drawbacks of the original application re noise, access, parking, loss of countryside, light pollution etc. A great many residents have written to the planning authority urging rejection and SWAG (Save Wrea Green Action Group) are fighting this application as am I. It is thought that a decision is likely in December.
The Villa has submitted an application to extend the period of use of their marquee up to the likely completion of their permanent building plans. It is not known when this application will be decided but I would welcome your views no matter if you are for or against this request.
Lastly another village role I have is to edit the Wrea Green web site (www.wreagreen.com) and I’m delighted to say Kate Emery, a former Wrea Greener who is currently studying journalism, is now helping me to ensure all the information the website contains is correct and up to date. The Web site also has a little used “Forum” tab and this could be an excellent way for us to air our views.
Best wishes
Frank
Ribby with Wrea Ward
Fylde Borough Council
TWINNING
Dear All
Hope you’ve all had a lovely summer. Here’s a brief update from Wrea Green Twinning Group:
AGM
Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 2nd November in the Church Annexe from 7.30pm. We promise to keep the formalities brief so we can all enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles afterwards! If you would like to join us, please let me know so we can cater accordingly. We will be looking to recruit a 12 month member onto the committee. If you would like to nominate yourself, or know anyone who would like to be nominated, please let Davina Parker Murphy know in advance – Tel: 684545 or email davinaparkermurphy@yahoo.co.uk
2012 VISIT
It has been arranged that the French will be visiting Wrea Green from 28th April – 1st May 2012. If you would like to be part of the visit in any way, either with hosting (you don’t have to be fluent in French!), organising, or suggesting local places we can visit, please let me know.
All the best
Amy.
Amy Uphill
Vice Chairman
WREA GREEN 20112 OLYMPIC TEAM
A little update on the progress of the Wrea Green Olympic Team.
We are well on the way to our target although we aren’t entirely sure that we will reach it in time for The Olympics 2012 so may have to make up the debit at the marquee events.
Unfortunately, prices for the hire of equipment on an event of this size are always expensive and have increased dramatically since the last one (The Cricket Club Centenary) and our initial estimate was probably a touch on the low side.
Licensing laws have changed which is a huge headache and insurance has soared. (Any insurance brokers in the village who could advise please)
However The Wrea Green Olympic Team are still working hard and with your continued support, we hope to get nearer to our necessary target so as to keep ticket prices to a minimum.
We have some really exciting and fun events lined up for the marquee including a Gala dinner, a Disco, a Last Choir Standing Competition, a swing band night with The Swing Commanders, a Quiz Night and a Kids Day amongst others so we think that we are catering for all tastes and ages, so I would suggest that if you would like to attend some or all of the events then you start a Marquee Piggy Bank today!
FUTURE EVENTS
BONFIRE NIGHT
We will once again be filling your freezing bellies with hot dogs, burgers and steakwiches.
A CHRISTMAS QUIZ NIGHT (Date to be confirmed)
This will again be held at The ‘Tute as last year. We don’t raise huge amounts at small events like this but we have a lot of fun and come a little way to giving support The ‘Tute as they have supported us over the last three years.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS SWITCH-ON
We will be serving up our moreish hot mulled wine (hot Vimto for the children) which will be accompanied by Ruth and Mag’s delicious, homemade mince pies.
Once again we thank you for your continued support and ask again if any of you are willing and able to give a couple of hours to help out at Marquee events, please let us know.
Thank You.
Chrissy
Tel. 01772 672201
Thanks for your support,
Chrissy.
COUNCIL POINTS OF CONTACT –
Chairman – Mrs. Janet Wardell, JP
22 Richmond Avenue 01772 686969
e-mail janet.wardell@hotmail.co.uk
Councillors: Dave Diggle 01772 672041
e-mail david.diggle@hotmail.co.uk
J Jack Dobson 01772 685910
e-mail jackdobson@hotmail.co.uk
Ken Lupton 01772 671373
e-mail kenlupton@talktalk.net
John Molyneux 01772673701
e-mail jcmolyneux@yahoo.co.uk
Mrs. Pat Naylor 07968 139678
e-mail patricianaylor@hotmail.co.uk
Mrs. Amy Uphill 01772 686960
e-mail amy.uphill@bowkermail.com
Cllr. Mrs. Chrissy Wheatman
- 01772 672201
e-mail chrissywheatman@hotmail.com
Clerk: Hadyn Gigg 07920 255880
e-mail parishcouncil@wreagreen.org
Borough: Cllr. Frank Andrews 01772 685427
e-mail fandrews@fylde.gov.uk
County Cllr. Paul Rigby 01253 737207
e-mail paul.rigby@lancashire.gov.uk
MP Mark Menzies 01253 729846.
e-mail: mark.menzies.mp@parliament.uk
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