Present :
		R Holt - Chairman S Pardoe M Hodgson J Oliver D Evans A Hughes H Bayley S Critchley

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman.

It was proposed by S Pardoe and seconded by D Evans that R Holt be re-elected as Chairman. Mr Holt accepted.
It was then proposed by D Evans and seconded by M Hodgson that S Pardoe be re-elected as Vice Chairman. Mr Pardoe accepted. Both the Chairman and Vice chairman thanked the Council.

1 Public Matters

Mr B Heaton, Chairman of ABCA attended. Mr Heaton gave information on the estimated cost of the proposed bowls and tennis pavilion. A figure of approximately £294,000 had been produced by the architect. He asked the Council if they would be prepared to sanction the submission of the plans for the pavilion to VRBC for permission to build the pavilion. The Parish Council was not happy with the costs supplied. Mr Heaton agreed that the costs were far too high and not feasible. He stated that he has been investigating alternative buildings and designs.
After much discussion it was proposed by S Pardoe and seconded by J Oliver that the Parish Council should submit the plans for outline planning permission only and that ABCA should seek a building in the range of £100,000 to £120,000. The motion was agreed by all the Council.

2 Minutes

Minutes of meeting and the AGM held on 6th May 08 were accepted & signed.
Minutes of the ordinary meeting held on 6th May 08 were accepted and signed.

3. Matters Arising.

a) Bus Shelter site. Sanderson Fencing has promised to contact Mrs Bayley. She will continue to chase them.
b) Speeding. Mr Critchley has been in contact with PC Turner and a SID device has been used on Hill Top Rd. The Police propose to use this device again. The Police have been asked to include Milton Rough and Station Rd. The police have said that unfortunately Station Rd is not a suitable site for use of speed guns.
c) Wind Farm. See other meetings.
d) Re-organization of Cheshire. Mr Hughes has received a paper on the Re-organization. This was put in the file for circulation.
e) The litter pick. This was very successful and was attended by the Mayor of VR. A photo was published in the Northwich Guardian. Mr Holt thanked Mrs Bayley for organizing the event.
f) Mr Pardoe has supplied more footpath maps of the village to the distribution points. The maps are proving to be very popular.
g) Mrs J Pardoe has obtained two planters from VRBC for the village. Mrs Pardoe is still trying to get CCC to licence the positions of the planters underneath the village road signs but unfortunately has so far only received promises from them.
h) Valuation of assets. It has been suggested that Mr C Fifield should be contacted to see if he can help.
i) Bridge, Cliff Lane A letter has been sent to the Highways Dept concerning this.
j) The revised ABCA Constitution has been accepted at ABCA AGM.
k) Footpath at the side of the old Smithy requires tidying up. Letter to be sent to the Footpath Assoc also agreed to send the village map of footpaths.
l) Old Smithy. The old plans for changes to the Smithy have been located. Contact to be made with VR Planning dept to see if the change of use has been formalized.
m) Peter Young has had notification that Water rates for the Parish Room will be increased. No indication of rise.
n) Formal lease between PC and ABCA has been located. This was for 30 years and should be renewed in 2010.
o) Alan Thompson. VR has been contacted about dog litter boxes. He is arranging for the sites for positioning the boxes to be inspected.

4. Planning Applications

a) Change of use of existing barn and living accommodation to living accommodation to bed and breakfast business with 8 bedrooms, Wall Hill Barn Cliff Rd for Mr R Clegg. No objections but reservations about access.
b) Two storey rear extension (amendment to approval 06-1065-FUL) Shamrock Cottage. Cliff Rd. for Mr & Mrs Morris. No objections.
c) Proposal to remove Payphone. Station Rd Acton Bridge. Comments requested by VRBC. The PC is concerned about the removal of the 'phone box as there is no other within the 400 metres stipulated (nearest phone is approx 1 mile distant). The phone is useful for Train and Bus passengers and also pub clients.

5. Planning Decisions

a) Change of use of storage area to living accommodation with internal alterations (resubmission) Wall Hill Barn for Mr Clegg. Permitted.
b) Listed building consent for existing barn and living accomm to bed & breakfast business with 8 bedrooms. Wall Hill Barn for Mr Clegg. Permitted.
c) Holly Tree Cottage Acton Lane. The Planning Inspector has rejected the appeal by the owners against refusal by VRBC.

6. Authority for signing cheques and Financial Matters

a) A new bankbook has been received from the National Savings Bank.
b) S Pardoe and S Critchley signed a form as two new signatures are required by National Savings Bank.
c) Audit Commission Annual return form. Statement of Accounts and Annual governance statement signed.

7. District Representatives Report

None.

8. Reports from other meetings

Wind Farm. Pre-inquiry meeting. Wyvern House. 27th May. Mr Holt and the clerk attended this meeting. Procedural and other arrangements were discussed.
The inquiry will be held at Forest Hills Hotel Complex and will begin on Tuesday 19th August. It is scheduled to last for 6 days. In the second week the inquiry will be held on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August. Proofs of evidence must be submitted by 22 July. Mr Pardoe's report on behalf of Acton Bridge PC has already been submitted.

9. Correspondence

a) Mersey Basin Campaign. Meeting on Thursday 10 July at Memorial Hall.
b) VRBC suggestion to move dates of English local government elections to the date of European Parliament Elections.
c) Burial Committee minutes.
d) Cheshire Community Action. Debate 29 July Peckforton & Beeston Hall.
e) VRBC Area meetings dates.
f) Age Concern project 'Men in sheds' information received.
g) Cheshire Assoc of Local councils. Sessions to be held on 23 June and 8 July on impact the re-organization will have on Councils.
h) Vitalise. Appeal for funds.
i) Cheshire Assoc of Local Councils Newsletter.

10. Village Matters

a) Managing Director, London Midland has at last contacted Mrs Bayley about the station and he said that he was pleased with the work done by volunteers at the station.
b) No news as yet on Play groups request to have more space at the Parish Rooms.

11. Any other business

None.

12. Next meeting will be on Monday 4th August 2008 at 7.30pm