Present :
		R Holt, Chairman S Pardoe, Vice Chairman N Tappin K Worrall R Gleave M Hodgson H Bayley Cllr Mrs Anne Hooker

Apologies for absence were received from Mr E Connor

Before the meeting began the Chairman expressed his delight at the decision of Network Rail and National Grid not to proceed with their plans for a Substation at Acton Bridge. He congratulated SAG and Steve Pardoe. The chairman said that there was a lot of support from the village and it was a tremendous community effort.

1. Public Matters

No members of the public present.

2. Minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 9th May were accepted & signed as a correct record.

3. Matters Arising.

a) Strawberry Farm - a letter has been received from VRBC stating that Planning contravention orders have been served and returned. VRBC gave the owner 28 days to submit the appropriate application papers, none have been received. The owner now has 14 days to respond. If no response then formal action will be taken.
b) White lines, Chapel Lane - still not been done. VRBC to be contacted again.
c) Plans agreed for building on Acton Lane, Hall Green Farm. It states that the building replaces a derelict building but there was no building there originally, letter has been sent to the Planning dept VRBC. Another letter has been sent with no reply. Cllr A Hooker will chase.
d) Safety measures A49. A request to be made to Cllr Dolphin for more information.
e) Mr M Hodgson is acting as Clerk as well as being Chairman of the Burial Committee. A Clerk is still being sought.

4. Planning Applications

8 Cliff Road for Mr J Fishwick - Proposed Granny flat. After discussions it was decided to request VRBC to refuse the application on the grounds that the description of the 'Granny flat' is misleading and is disproportionate to the stated use. The size shown on the plans is as big as a semi. and is considered to be inappropriate in a village completely washed over by a green belt.

5. Planning Decisions

None.

6. Authority for signing cheques and Financial Matters

Permission requested for Clerk's salary and petty cash which was granted.

7. District Representatives Report

Cllr A Hooker said that she had enjoyed her term as VR Mayor, she also offered her congratulations to SAG on the outcome of the substation. She is now Chairman of the Environmental Committee and they will investigate the pros and cons of Wind Farms.

8. Reports from other meetings

R Holt and K Worrall attended a Town and Parish Council meeting on 2nd June.
Speed guns were discussed at great length and the Police along with CCC now support the use of 'speed guns' by volunteers. All arrangements have to be done in conjunction with the Police. The Housing Act 2004 concerning gypsies and travellers was discussed also. The general opinion concerning Wind Farms was that they should be contested where possible.

Burial Committee - Mr Hodgson reported that it had been agreed that they would consider a notice to remind people of the rules as to what is allowed in the Burial ground. A quote is to be obtained for the painting of all seats. The owner of the land opposite the Burial ground has applied for the change of use of the land to a 'Burial Ground'. The Committee had been interested in obtaining this land to meet future needs. Concerns were expressed about an independent Burial ground opposite to the existing one. It was thought that there would be Transport problems. In the meantime Cuddington Parish Council was encouraged to make their own comments especially concerning the traffic problem.

9. Correspondence

a) Strawberry Farm - reply from VRBC.
b) Licensing changes.
c) Community Funding guide.
d) Cheshire Playing Field booklet.
e) VRBC Local Plan amendment.
f) CCC Website Hosting scheme.
g) Mayors Parlour. Walk in the park 12 June.
h) VR County forum dates.
i) Rural Delivery Prog Workshop dates. N Tappin to try to attend.

10. Village Matters

a) Railway Station - all station lights were off after 12 00am. H Bayley to contact.
b) Nettles along footpath overgrown, Hill Top Rd.
c) Central Trains have provided equipment to tidy station and will provide paint for station waiting room. Request sent for provision of a skip.

11. Any other business

None.

12. Next meeting will be held on Monday 4th July 2005 at 7.30pm.

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