Parish Council Meeting – December 2021 Minutes

No declaration of interests from any of the councillors present

Please see attached checklist for outstanding matters:-

The minutes from the meeting held on 14/09/21 were proposed by TP and seconded by AH as correct.

Chair

No members of the public were present.

Correspondence that has been received regarding the Outdoor Centre will be forwarded onto the Councillors.

MH requested clarification on “gifting” to members of the parish.  Clerk stated that there is a Chair’s Allowance – advice needed regarding this.  MJ suggested a local Champions award be instated as a recognition for local help.

Wild Bramble have written to MJ regarding impact of road works on their business and how difficult it has been.

A49 Highways issues – if not completed by mid January, send e mail to prompt MJ – MH to action.

C&CW have not seen the bat survey yet.  Purchaser is having issues with contract of sale with the vendor.  MH has met the new purchaser.  Hoping that the sale will progress quickly.  Urgent works notice still in place, but pressure needs to be kept up to ensure that the work is completed.  Letter to be sent to C&CW by MH regarding slow progress.

All outstanding reports have been received by C&CW so they can decide whether planning will be granted.

MH had a meeting with developers on site.

·         Landscaping and tree planting is still with C&CW waiting for approval

·         The A49 roadworks have moved to opposite side.  Road closure order needs to be submitted for resurfacing. Not whilst A51 is shut.

·         Footpath 8 – closed for some considerable time. Further tank needs to be installed which delays reopening of the footpath.

·          Operational Shield kits obtained from Cheshire Police for the new properties.

·         MH is updating the welcome booklet.  Photos used will be our own.

clerk

Current applications

None current

Past applications

21/03366/CAT – Bates Mill Cottage, Bates Mill Lane CW6 9UE  – tree works – decided

21/03152/LDC – Tabernacle Cottage, Tattenhall Lane, CW6 9UA – erection of greenhouse – approved

21/02945/FUL – Mill Farm, Whitchurch Road, CW6 9NJ – conversion of outbuilding to domestic annexe awaiting decision

21/02890/FUL – Brook Farm, Moss Lane CW6 9TS – demolition of open porch and erection of single storey

Orangery – approved

21/03567/AGR Castlegate Farm, Chapel Lane – erection of steel framed Agr building for milking parlour – Prior approval required and approved

21/01048/FUL – Beeston Gate Farm – Demolition of stable block & erection of new stable block & parking

21/00013/FUL – Extensions & Alterations – demolition of stable block & moving of vehicular access – Yew Tree House, Whitchurch Road CW6 9NN – approved

20/01379/DIS – Beeston Cattle Market development – discharge of conditions – awaiting decision.

18/00637/REM – Beeston Cattle Market development – discharge of conditions – awaiting decision.

Beeston Speed limit proposal:– Objection from local resident.  Request for Moss Lane to be a 30MPH limit.  Maybe a delay from Highways regarding this.

Spurstow PC are considering purchasing a SID and are looking to share the costs.  BPC have responded with some questions regarding usage.  Only road that it could be used on within Beeston Parish is on the A49 which already has a static speed camera. Currently there is no real usage for it.

Litter picker:–  AH feels that there is less litter around.  Monitor litter and costs going forward.

Footpaths:-

·         Footpath 19 –New area has been created, with fencing for the footpath – route open for the public to walk on.

·         Footpath 4&5 – still with inspectorate.

·         Footpath 11a – waiting for undergrowth to die back.

·         Footpath 18 –    No further update.

·         Footpath 8 –      see Cattle Market point 8.

Roadside ditches, verges and drains:- Broken drain in MH field. Scottish power & Highways to sort out.  Flooding on Peckforton Road has reappeared.  Culvert has collapsed.

Parking issues:- Reported parking issues in the village to PSCO Hurst.  Still an issue with having to walk around cars blocking the pavements.

Bulb Planting in the Parish:- TP has planted bulbs around the Village sign & wreath.

Village Bus shelter:- Defibrillator has been installed & registered.  Inspection dates have been diarised and battery checking.  Clerk to send a note of thanks to the Village Hall committee.

Chair

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No further update on recent e mails.

Letter of congratulations from BPC sent to Wild Bramble on their recent National Award.

·         Should there be a 2^nd Beacon at the base of the Castle?

·         Is the Church using their Beacon?

·         Car parking –BPC to write to the estate & new farm tenant to request permission to park in adjacent field.

·         Need a booking system?  E mail address to register – Beeston residents to have 1^st priority.

·         Beth Tweddle to light the Beacon. 

Aqueduct goes through the east side of the Parish. 3 pipes run through of which 2 are original.  These need to be cleaned and lined.  United Utilities need 5 access points within the area.  Letters are being sent out to landowners regarding the potential disruption.  Scheduled works for the end of 2023.  Major engineering issues to overcome to carry out the programme of works.

No update on further representation from BPC.

MH wishes to advertise to all residents where the Defib is located and also notifying them about the website and the Beacon lighting for next year.

Use of a postcard notification and do a door drop?  MH to do some designs and circulate to Councillors.

Update needed from MJ regarding the future plans for the site.  Clerk to e mail and request update.  MH to e mail property services. 

MH has had correspondence with the reopening group and they have now made available the requested information. BPC are therefore now in a position to complete the offer of financial support.  It was confirmed that the original sum of  £500 contribution would be made.

Tree was delivered to Peckforton. Needs to be moved to Beeston.

Village sign has been decorated by local resident.

Setting of the precept for 2022/23:- Proposed that it remains at the current figure of £4,150.  Proposed by AH and seconded by TP.

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Clerk fees  £550.00

Clerk Expenses     £94.45

BTR Group(Beeston Station Re-opening)    £500.00

PBVR hall hire cost  £25.00

Tom Platt expenses – bulbs/bus shelter         £45.98·            Mike Harrison  – expenses    £17.99

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Clerk

1^St March @7.30pm

10^th May @7.30pm

6^th September @7.30pm

6^th December @ 7.30pm

·         Clarification required on any monies previously received from the Members Budget.

·         My village news –  get BPC contact details included.

·         Local Bunbury paper – BPC to send articles of interest and contact details.

Chair