Present :
		R Holt, Chairman N Tappin K Worrall E Connor H Bayley

Apologies were received from Mr S Pardoe, Mr R Gleave and Mr M Hodgson

Condolences were expressed at the death of Cllr A Hooker's husband Roy. Mr S Pardoe attended the funeral.

The meeting was attended by Police Constable S Turner and colleague. They reported that their Inspector intends to send out regularly 'Intelligence bulletins. The Police hope to do a crime prevention purge in the village.

1. Public Matters

No members of the public present.

2. Minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 9th January were accepted & signed.

3. Matters Arising.

a) Wind Farm Aston Grange - Nothing new to report. VRBC is collecting information.
b) A49 Safety - Richard Flood, Highways Dept accepted invitation to March meeting. He has suggested a combined meeting with other Parishes concerned with the A49. Monday 10th March at 2.00pm was found to be acceptable. Richard Flood to be informed.
c) Chris Burnham. Road Liaison Officer, Western Division, Police. A meeting was arranged to meet Parish Councillors on 18th January at 10.00am but unfortunately Mr Burnham was taken ill suddenly.
d) Community Police - Enquiries were made with Weaverham Parish Council. They have a special arrangement due to all the problems they have been having. Hartford PC pay £50000 for 3 years for their community officer.
e) Street light, Acton Lane has been mended.
f) Mr K Worrall tendered his resignation as he is moving out of the village. The Chairman said that all Mr Worrall's efforts on the Parish Council was very much appreciated.
g) No one was able to attend the meeting on 31 January concerning the proposed Resource Recovery Park on Ince Marshes.

4. Planning Applications

a) App no.05-0222-FUL
9 Orchard Ave. Single storey ext to side & rear (resubmission 05-1278-FUL) for Mr & Mrs B Clarke. No objections.
b) App no 05-2134-FUL
33, Milton Rough Replacement carport (retrospective) for Mr & Mrs Gibbons. Objections - the applicants have been unreasonable and very inconsiderate to their neighbours. They have made it very difficult for maintenance to be carried out on their neighbours property.

5. Planning Decisions

a) Land at Manor Farm - Change of use of land to outdoor riding arena. Permitted by VRBC
b) 68 Cliff Rd. New utility room & conservatory for Mr M Latham. This application went to appeal and has been dismissed by the Inspector.

6. Authority for signing cheques and Financial Matters

Cheque required for Acton Bridge's contribution of £115 to the Joint Burial Committee

7. District Representatives Report

None

8. Reports from other meetings

ABCA is to hold a Pear Festival in September.
Burial Committee - Minutes received. These were circulated.

9. Correspondence

a) Cheshire Pride. Best kept Village 2006 - passed to Mrs Bayley.
b) CC Environmental Planning service. Notification of policy documents relating to the minerals dev framework. Local dev Scheme & statement of community involvement.
c) VRBC Big Lottery - Children's play initiative & audit of Community Playgrounds in VR. Potential funding for playground improvements.
d) Mayor's Parlour Invitation to Charity Civic Ball, 31st March.
e) VRBC Annual report.
f) CCC Proposed re-organisation of Ambulance Services.
g) Cheshire Constabulary Community Support Officers (PCSO's) £11000 per year.
h) VR Environmental Network newsletter.
i) VRBC Area meeting newsletter.
j) VRBC Minutes Ordinary meeting of the Council.
k) CCC Spring season Cheshire's Rural Touring Network.

10. Village Matters

a) Footpath outside railway station requires attention. J Oakley to be informed.
b) Tea bar, A49 is thought to be in a very dangerous place for vehicles turning onto the waste ground where it is positioned.

11. Any other business

None

12. Next meeting will be held on Monday 6th March 2006 at 7.30pm.

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