Present :
		R Holt - Chairman S Pardoe M Hodgson J Oliver P Roberts Apologies for absence were received from Mrs H Bayley, Mr A Hughes and Mr D Evans. Alan Mc Kie, Ward Councillor also attended. He was welcomed to the meeting by the Chairman.

1 Public Matters

No members of the public present.

2 Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on 5th October 2009 were accepted and signed.

3 Matters arising

a) SID's Item has been issued in the ABCA news asking for volunteers to operate the SID's. There were a number of questions including one about Insurance. Mr Hughes was to contact Mr Bowker.
b) Bowls Pavilion. No progress as yet. Mr Heaton, ABCA, is trying to get a group together to discuss the Pavilion.
c) Community Pride (Best Kept Village) awards A letter was sent to Mr M Hall MP thanking him for his letter of congratulations. A reply has been received.
The plaque from the garden near the Station, for last years award, has been returned. And the Council discussed placing a permanent sign at the garden. It was agreed to spend up to £100 on the sign.
Action Mr Pardoe to contact Community Pride for suppliers of signs.
d) Pot holes outside Hazel Pear. Highways, (Ref no. 3084109). An Engineer from Highways has been out to inspect the potholes. He is waiting to hear from the landlady as to whose land they are on.
Smelly grid, outside Hazel Pear Inn (ref no 3087910) The drain has been inspected to see if it is draining away as it should. There is a question again as to whose land it is on. Highways are waiting to hear from the Landlady.
e) Cheshire Railings. Acton Lane (Ref no. 3084111) The clerk has been contacted by CW&C to say that they have agreed to replace those on Acton Lane and to paint the railings on the A49.
f) Meeting with Planning Officer to explain Planning laws. Mr Holt has asked for someone from Planning to come along to explain the Planning laws to the Parish Council, as it is felt that this is important. Mr McKie will look into this.
g) Nursery shop. Station Rd. Mr Holt has spoken to the owner concerning the sale of fireworks. He was assured that the sale complies with CW&C planning rules. No action is to be taken concerning the signs displayed along the roadside at the moment.
h) Brine pipeline. No news.
i) Weight restriction. Hill Top Road Letter that was agreed by the Council has been sent and has been acknowledged by Network Rail. They report that the complaints are being investigated. Mr McKie suggested that the Council should write to Richard Flood including copies of letter sent and the reply that states that they have Highways permission to use Hill Top Rd.
It was agreed to give Network Rail until the next Parish Council meeting to respond.
j) Concrete blocks on Station Bridge. Letter has been sent asking for a update on removal but no response as yet.
k) John Thorley. Security. No news. Mr Pardoe will speak to Liz Biddle.
l) Decorating of the outside of Parish Rooms. Mr Holt is trying to arrange a meeting with B Heaton, P Roberts and Mike Leigh.
m) Sandy Lane. Concern expressed about work continuing on site.
Action Mr Holt to contact the Enforcement Officer n) Forum Meeting. Wallerscote School. People to be encouraged to attend with their problems so that they can be discussed.
o) Timberline brochure re Pavilions has been passed to Mr Heaton.
p) Mr Heaton is still Homewatch co-ordinator.
q) Request from Network Rail for access through Manor Farm with ref to work to be carried out on the Viaduct. Manor Farm owners have replied saying no to this request.
r) Directional sign junction of Hill Top Rd and Station Rd. This has the appearance of being half painted but CW&C have said that they have not painted it.

4 Planning Applications

None.

5 Planning Decisions

Field House. Cliff Lane has been approved.

6 Financial Matters

Balances. Cheshire Building Society £3245.95
National Savings £834.21

7 District Representatives Report

Mr McKie informed the meeting that the three Ward Councillors have been given £5000 each for grants. The application form is on the Internet.
Mr McKie also reported that there has been a big reduction in staff. Everyone is doing more. Various areas say that they are losing (letters have appeared on the front page of Northwich and Winsford Guardians). Money has been reduced by 15% ie Central Government money. CW&C are trying to retain the same services. There is to be a meeting on Northwich Vision on the 2nd November.

8 Reports from other meetings

a) Cemetery meeting AGM Minutes in folder.

9 Correspondence

a) Cheshire County Playing Field Assoc. Annual report and Newsletter.
b) Air Ambulance. Request for donation and request to place a metal bank for clothing.
c) CW&C New Local Transport Plan. Core strategy & Sustainable Community Strategy.
'Have your say' questionnaire. To be passed to Mr A Hughes.
d) CW&C Spatial Planning News.
e) Cemetery Comm minutes 21st Oct.
f) Cheshire Landscape Trust funding.
g) Partnership West Newsletter edition 9 Oct 2009.
h) Connexions Youth Parliament candidates info Passed to Mr Hodgson.
i) Network Rail reply.
k) IOG Scots turf Exhibition Edinburgh 11th & 12th Nov.
j) Ches Police Authority. Policing priorities. Questionnaire.
l) Letter from Mike Hall MP and Parliamentary News.
m) CW&C Every chid matters agenda.
n) Ches Rural Touring Arts. Autumn season 2009 brochure.
o) Ches & Wirral Partnership NHS Newsletter.

10 Village Matters

a) Tree Warden. Mr Holt is the Tree Warden. Mr Oliver offered to take on the position. This was agreed.
b) Robert Gleave has asked about a directional sign to the Methodist Chapel. Mr Pardoe to inform him that 'Streetscene' are the people to ask.
c) Wind farm. Frodsham Marshes for Peel Holdings. This is to be debated at the next Forum meeting. There has been no formal planning application.

11 Any other business

None.

Date of next meeting

The next meeting will be on 7th December at 7.30pm.