THE MEETING OF
RIBBY WITH WREA PARISH COUNCIL

Held At  Wrea Green Institute

On 13 FEBRUARY 2012 at 19.30 Hours

Present: Cllr. Mrs. J.L. Wardell (Chairman), Cllrs, J.W. Dobson, J.C. Maskell,

J.M. Molyneux, Mrs. P.A. Naylor (arrive 19.32 hours), Mrs. C.E. Wheatman, Br. Cllr. F.A. Andrews and Cty. Cllr. P. Rigby.

There was one member of the public in attendance.

12/119  APOLOGIES and DECLARATION of INTERESTS

1.1.  Apologies: Cllrs. K.J. Lupton and Mrs. A.E. Uphill.

1.2. Declarations of Interests: Cllr. J.W. Dobson declared a personal interest in 12/123 .3 (Wrea Green Field Day), and Cllr. Mrs. C.E. Wheatman a prejudicial interest in 12/124.8 (2012 Olympic Committee) and left the room during the discussions.

12/120 The MINUTES of the Meetings of the 9 January 2012, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, were approved and signed by the Chairman.

12/121 POLICE, CRIME and DISORDER

1.Report from Community Beat Officer – CPSO Trevor Sterling advised of one reported crime since the last meeting – an attempted burglary at Ribby Avenue. There has been a person apprehended who had committed a series of burglaries in the area and it is believed also to have committed this crime.  Last month PACT priorities were dog fouling and speeding. PCSO Sterling has been with the dog warden in the village during the last month and the dog warden is to continue to visit the village. PC Cross has been undertaking speed enforcement activities and a meeting has been arranged on 15 February 2012 to introduce volunteers to speed enforcement sessions which will be alongside PC Cross and PCSO Sterling. PACT priority this month is parking on pavements.

PCSO Sterling also warned of the current cash machine scam which has been discovered in Lytham, so be vigilant when withdrawing cash.  The Lyndsay Greening E-mail situation has now been blocked by the police.

12/122 PLANNING MATTERS

1. Applications:

12/0052           Ribby Hall Leisure Village                           

Proposed Single Storey Extension to front of Sports Centre

To Provide Extended Bar Area.

No Objection.

1. 2.        Greenlands Farm, Ribby Road – The Clerk advised that the Sports Stadium application will be on the FBC Development Management Committee agenda on 29 February 2012.  It was RESOLVED that Cllr. Mrs. J.L. Wardell will speak on behalf of the Parish Council.         
2. 3.        Brook Mill – Building Change of Use – Cllr. J.C. Maskell advised that

The Fox’s storage facility had been taken over by a manufacturer of polystyrene beads which had been dropping all over the village. Cllr. Maskell had approached the company and had been advised that there had been a leak in one of the trailers and this had now been repaired. The company is to arrange to sweep the road.  As it was confirmed that the building did not require change of use permission it was RESOLVED that the Clerk would write to the company so that the proprietors were aware that the Council was involved.

1. 4.        Redrow Development at Smithy Fold – Cllr. J.W. Dobson thought that the

windows of the affordable properties were PVC not wood as required by planning. Cllr. Mrs. P.A. Naylor felt that this was not the case but would check.

12/123  RECREATION GROUNDS and OPEN SPACES

Open Spaces and Greens:

1.aImprovement to Drainage on The Green  - The Clerk advised that there was a problem with drainage at the South/West end near Moss Side Lane.  As part of a full programme, it is recommended that £3000-00 be allocated from within the Green’s 2012/13 budget to carry out the work, or at least as much as possible for that financial commitment.  It was RESOLVED that this sum would be set aside for this work.

2. Dog Fouling on The Green – The Clerk advised that as well as there being a spate of dog fouling on the village pathways there was also a problem on the main green. The head teacher of the primary school had raised this issue and the police and dog wardens had been advised. It was RESOLVED that this problem was being looked at by the dog warden but should be raised again in the next newsletter.

3.Wrea Green Field Day – Use of Green – 30 June 2012 – It was RESOLVED that the Field Day committee could have use of the Green on the same basis as previous years.

4.aClearance of Wray Crescent Garage Area of Rubbish and Weeds – The Clerk advised that at the Wray Crescent Land meeting the tenants requested that the area be tidied up. As the Council is already receiving rental income it was RESOLVED that a new Budget of £500-00 could be extended this year. It was also RESOLVED that Cllr. J.L. Wardell would contact Community Payback in the hope that that group would undertake the necessary work.

1. 5.        Minutes of Wray Crescent Land Meeting – 18 January 2012 (Appendix 7) –

The minutes which were previously circulated were noted.

6.  Land Adjacent Crescent Play Area (12/113.2) (Appendix – The minutes of the meeting of 12 January 2012, which had been circulated to all councillors prior to the meeting, were noted . Cllr. Mrs. J.L. Wardell advised that at the subsequent meeting on 8 February 2012 there was insufficient interested parties to set up a viable committee. This need is to be included in the current newsletter and the open day on 17 March is also to be advertised. If there is insufficient interest thereafter the project will be dropped.

12/124 FINANCIAL and STANDING ORDERS MATTERS

1.Financial Budget Comparisons for the Period Ended 31 January 2012 (Appendix 2) – The Clerk presented the account position which showed that income was well in excess overall and, other than the previously reported

Joint War Memorial Committee agreed expenditure, all outgoings had been maintained within  budgets, and overall was well below full budget expenditure.

The position was authorised.

2. Additional Disbursements – Wray Crescent Land Transfer  - Dickson   Haslam inadvertently omitted to include the costs of £62-00 for Land registry charges . It was RESOLVED that £62-00 is transferred from the Green budget to cover the additional legal costs.

Also the Annual Subscription to Navigus Planning of £50-00 is to be met from the subscriptions budget and budget adjusted by transferring £50-00 from National Conference budget.

3. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

3.1. The following cash payment was Confirmed:-

Cash Dobbies  Gardg Wld Winter Tub compost                  £ 28-98 net £ 34-77 gr

1962 Fylde BC                       N.West in Bloom Presentn   £  25-00 net

1963 United Utilities              Water for Allotments £  25-72 net

1964  PS Office Services       Laminating Pouches               £ 15-99 net £ 19-19 gr

1965 E-On                              Electricity to Green               £ 28-35 net £ 29-77 gr

3.2. The following were approved for payment:-     

100350 HJ Gigg                     February Salary                     £436-23 net

100351 L. Weatherby            February Salary                     £210-00 net

100352 HMRC                      NI & Tax February 2012       £309-84 net

100353 Dickson Haslam        Legal Fees                              £  62-00 net

100354 A. Burrows                                                                £103.44 net

Toilet repairs                          £  62.23 net

Garage Area lighting £  41-21 net    

100355 J.M. Services (NW)  Christmas Tree Installatn.    £388.50 net £466-20 gr

100356 Navigus Planning      Annual Subscription               £ 50-00 net

100357 West Wind Moves    Web Site Domain                   £ 18-71 net £ 22-45 gr

100358 HJ Gigg                     Computer Cartridges £ 27-48 net £ 32-97 gr

100359 LBKVC                     Entry Fee 2012                       £ 20-00 net

100360 Zurich Mgt. Servics  Annual Subscription               £ 95-00 net £114-00 gr 100361 Lancs.Playg,Field A Annual Subscription               £15-00 net                                                      

It was RESOLVED that in pursuance of the powers conferred in section 137 LGA 1972 (as amended) and being that the expenditure covered in respect of the Lancashire Best Kept Village Competition satisfies the requirements of that section.

4. Standing Order Review (Appendix 3) – It was RESOLVED that the existing  standing orders remained appropriate.

5.Parish Council’s Policy Document Review  (Appendix 4) – It was RESOLVED that this document still applied.

1. 6.        Risk Assessment Documents Review –(Appendix 5) – It was RESOLVED

 that these documents were still pertinent.

1. 7.        Appointment of Internal Auditor and Terms of Agreement 2012/13

(Appendix 6) – It was RESOLVED that Alan Crawshay Greening should

continue as internal auditor.  It was also RESOLVED that the Terms of Agreement Letter was appropriate.

1. 8.        Grant to 2012 Olympic Committee re Family Fun Day – The Clerk advised that the Olympic Committee had received promises of £375-00 above the cost of the fun day.  It was RESOLVED that as the £500-00 was in the 2012/13 budget this amount should still be given to the organisation.
2. 9.        Engraving the Chairman’s Jewel -  It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would arrange for the engraving going back to when Arthur Naylor was Chairman.

12/125 FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS

1.1.    Lancashire County Councillor Report  – Cty. Cllr. P. Rigby advised that he had nothing to report other than he had followed up the faulty street lamp on Ribby Road and it was now working.  Cllr. J.W. Dobson advised that the dangerous water leak on the Station Road bridge had been repaired.

1.2.    Fylde Borough Councillor Report -  Cllr. Andrews advised that Allan Oldfield was vising the ward on 16 March 2012 meeting at 14 St. Nicholas Grove at 9.30 a.m. It was agreed that Cllrs. J.W. Dobson and K.J. Lupton would accompany Mr. Oldfield and the ward councillor.

Fylde Borough Council (FBC) was concerned and looking into the situation that there were too many charity shops which was resulting in unfair trading of normal businesses.

A coach was being arranged by Sarah Greensmith on 29 February to take villagers to the FBC Development Management meeting re the Greenlands Farm planning application.

Cuadrilla is undertaking a fracking survey at the end of February and there are three local meetings arranged to outline the process.

Cllr. Andrews reminded councillors that the Wrea Green website was there to be used. Owen Gigg had introduced a link for a Wrea green business members’ network.

There was currently a pilot tarmacking scheme on Manor Way footpaths and Cllr. Andrews was asked to ascertain whether there would be any extension of this project.

2. Station Road Toilets Application for Fylde LSP Fund Project Grant (12/114.4) – The Clerk advised that he had submitted the application for £1000-00 towards the Phase 3 of the toilet enhancement programme of £1500-00.

12/126 PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS

1. 1.      Location of Waste receptacle  Currently by Wray Crescent Bus Stop –The Clerk advised that following his request to ascertain whether FBC would finance a stand up waste bin one is now in situ on the village side of the bus shelter.
2. 2.      Entry in Lancashire Best Kept Villzage Competition – It was RESOLVED  that the Council will pay the entry fee of   £20-00 and enter the competition in the same categories as 2011.
3. 3.      The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2-4 June 2012 – It was RESOLVED that a family day would be organised on the main green. This would be advertised in the current newsletter. It was also RESOLVED that  a Jubilee tree would be planted on the main green and VLEC would be requested to recommend the species and positioning. VLEC would also be requested to consider the extension of the wild flower area on the main green.
4. 4.      New Councillors’ Workshop Modules 1 & 2 – Cllr. J.C. Maskell is available on the 7 and 21 July 2012 and it was RESOLVED that the Council would pay the workshop costs.
5. 5.      Neighbourhood Plan Update & Programme – The meeting was opened from 20.41 hours to 20.51 hours. Westby with Plumptons Parish Council had objected to any of that parish being included in the Neighbourhood Plan but the chairman of the steering group was in discussion and hoped that this may be overturned. Following a meeting with FBC on

6 December 2011 there were now 96 pages of evidence supporting the plan. A meeting with FBC was arranged for 24 February relating to affordable housing. 

1. 6.      Repeal of Local Government (Discretionary Payments) Regulations 1996 - The Clerk advised that this related to retirement gratuities.  However, as this Council was not involved the repeal made no difference.

12/127 HIGHWAYS – ROAD and RAIL

1. 1.      Ribby Road – Cllr. J.W. Dobson has raised the state of Ribby Road with Lancashire County Council and is arranging a site meeting with the LCC official(s). Cllr. P.A. Naylor advised that following her contact with LCC the depression in Ribby Road outside 3 Ribby Road is to be repaired. Cllr. J.C. Maskell advised that the railings outside the school were damaged and needed repair.
2. 2.      Rail Station/Halt – The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has removed this item from the current plan.  The Clerk has been requested to contact Network Rail on this basis and it was RESOLVED that he can write to request that the facilities at Kirkham and Wesham station are improved.

12/128 CLERK’S REPORT (Appendix 1)

This document, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, was noted.

12/129 The Meeting Closed at            22.05 hours. The Next Full Meeting is on the

19 March 2012.

Cllr. J.L. Wardell                                                       19 March 2012

Chairman

An Additional Meeting

On Monday, 19th.MARCH 2012

At Wrea Green Institute

Commencing At 19.00 Hours

AGENDA

1.RReceive –

Apologies and Declarations of Interests.

2. Discuss with Fylde Borough Council Officers and Consider -

            Wrea Green Affordable Housing Survey to be undertaken by

            Fylde Borough Council.

Hadyn J. Gigg

Clerk to the Parish Council                                      1 March 2012            

The public and Media are cordially invited to attend. A member of the public may address the Council for 3 minutes on agenda items if the Clerk or Chairman is advised before the meeting commences.

On Monday, 19^th. MARCH 2012

At Wrea Green Institute

Commencing At 20.00 Hours

AGENDA

1.  APOLOGIES and DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

1.1. Receive – Apologies and Declarations of Interests.

2. RECEIVE and APPROVE MINUTES OF the Meeting 13 February 2012.

3. POLICE/CRIME and DISORDER

Receive Reports

3.1. Community Beat officer’s Report                                                                        5

3.2. Community RoadWatch Meeting – 15 February 2012 (Appendix 3)

4. PLANNING                                                                                                           10

Consider

4.1. Application:

12/0080 1 Greenside, The Green

                        Proposed Infill Single Storey Side Extension.

4.2. RedRow – Smithy Fold Affordable Houses.

5. FINANCIAL MATTERS                                                                                      25                                                                       

Consider

5.1. Review and Authorisation of Council Budget position as at 28 February 2012.(Appendix 2)

5.2. Transfer of Unused Specific Budgets from 2011/12 to 2012/13 Budget.

5.3. Financial Asset Review.(Appendix 6)

5.4. Entry North West in Bloom

5.5. Review of the Effectiveness of Internal Audit

a) Scope of the Internal Audit b) Independence c) Competence d) Relationship

e) Planning and Reporting.

5.6. Request from North West Air Ambulance for Financial Support.

5.7. Payment for Jubilee Oak.

5.8. Payment of Accounts.

6. OPEN SPACES                                                                                                     20

Consider

6.1. 2012 Olympic Committee Car Boot Sale on The Green 7 May 2012.

6.2. 2012 Olympic Committee July/August Activities.

6.3. Overgrown Hedges and Trees Encroaching on Public Highways.

6.4. Vehicle Damage to The Greens.

6.5. Wray Crescent – Additional Access off Grass Crete to 35 Wray Crescent.

Receive

6.6. Update on Jubilee Tree.

7 LANCASHIRE COUNTY/FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCILS                             10

Receive Reports on Issues affecting Wrea Green

7.1. a) F.R. Andrews Borough Councillor b) County Cllr. P. Rigby.

8. PARISH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES                                                                        25

Consider

8.1.Civic Sunday – 1 July 2011.

8.2. Conservation Area.

8.3. Village Clocks.

Receive

8.4. Minutes – Village Landscape Enhancement Committee Meeting 23 February. (Appendix 4)

8.5. Minutes – Allotment Society AGM 20 February 2012. (Appendix 5)

8.6. NALC Briefing – Information Commissioner’s Office Guidance on Information Held on Private E-mail Accounts.

8.7. Neighbourhood Plan – Affordable Houses.

9. CLERKS REPORT (Appendix 1)                                                                            5

Hadyn J. Gigg

Clerk to the Parish Council                                      1 March 2011            

The Public and Media are cordially invited to attend. A member of the public may address the Council for 3 minutes on agenda items if the Clerk or Chairman is advised before the meeting commences.

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.

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.

1. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

Neighbourhood Plan 26 November 2011