1 Public Matters
Three residents present, Mr G Law, Mr S Rigby, Mr J Sandys-Winsch.

Mr G Law raised an item on the speed limits and speeding on Station Road. He mentioned that the proposed reduction to 40mph on Station Road, while welcome was not in keeping with Department of Transport (DoT) standards and guidelines, in particular the distances between changes to limits was less than those stipulated and also that DoT recommend the speed limits in Villages should be 30mph. It was also pointed out that the Village sign on Station Road is not on the Village boundary which is actually at the mid-point over the A49.

After general discussion on safety, e.g the bend in Station Road and the short distance for vehicle acceleration / over-taking, etc, the Parish Council decided that a continuous 30mph speed limit should apply to the B5153 from Weaverham, along Station Road and through the Village to the exit / entrance after Milton Rough. It was also felt this would enable better enforcement.

Clr Pardoe commented that there would also be economy on signage and thus cost saving.

It was agreed that the Parish Council should inform CW&C of their views and recommend review of the limits and signage.Action Clerk

2 Minutes of Previous Meetings
a) The minutes of the meeting 7th April 2014, were accepted and signed.

3 Matters arising
June 2013 meeting
Item 4 Planning Applications
a) Extended garage 23, Milton Rough
The Chairman again mentioned that the neighbour is still working to get resolution of the drainage / culvert problems. Contact continues with the Environment Agency and Network Rail. Environment Agency advise that CW&C as the Lead Local Flood Authority should manage all associated drainage matters. The resident has again forwarded data to CW&C re culvert size and flows.
The resident is now in touch with CW&C and is considering making a formal complaint or taking the matter to the Ombudsman.

July 2013 meeting
Item 10 Village Matters
The topic of replacement stiles and costs has not been cleared as yet. Clr Evans reported that he had been in touch with Mr Holden (CW&C Public Rights of Way) and he had been given another persons name to contact. Action Clr Evans- Ongoing.
The Chairman mentioned that a problem had been raised over signs being altered for the footpath between Hill Top Road and Strawberry Lane. He had informed Mr Holden who will check what has been done.

February 2014 Meeting
6 Financial Matters
b) A letter has been received from AON Insurance asking to quote for the Parish Council insurance. It was agreed that the form be completed and returned. Action Clerk-ongoing
7 CWAC Ward Councillors
b) The new speed limits for Station Road and Milton Rough, as part of the B5154 amendments, are being progressed. Clr Fifield will seek clarification of the funding. At present it is believed (letter from Highways refers) to be half by CW&C and half by the relevant Parish Council. Action Clr Fifield ongoing

April 2014 meeting
Item 4 Planning
The Chairman said that the residents could not be thanked enough for their support in objecting to the application for two houses in Strawberry Lane. Thanks were due in the first instance for the large attendance at the Parish Council meeting in April and secondly for registering their objections to the proposed development. Approximately 45 objections from all over the Village had been sent to CW&C. The comments were objective and pertinent to the Acton Bridge status. There was obvious strength of feeling for support of the Green Belt. Thankfully it was now known that the application has been refused by CW&C.
Item 9 Correspondence
Weaverham Parish Council letter received notifying proposed boundary straightening and small change at A49 junction. Letter to be sent acknowledging the Weaverham letter. Action Clerk Completed

The cycle race had been held on 27th April with several notable riders taking part. The event had been a success although some residents had been concerned by the number of parked cars from spectators supporting the event.

4 Planning Applications
a) Amended plans for garage at Alder House for Mr D Hall (Clr Hall was not present). The Chairman reported that he had discussed the amended plans with the Vice-Chairman as replies were required before this meeting. He had also contacted the neighbours. The plans for a garage had already been approved in the original application and it was thought by all that the garage in the new proposal was better visually and more in keeping with the rural location. For those reasons no objections or comments were raised with CW&C. The meeting endorsed the action taken.

b). Amended plans for White House for Mr Brocklebank. The web site has information on amended plans to those already approved. The copies of the new plans have not yet been received but the Chairman said that they were expected soon and would probably require responses / replies before the next Parish Council meeting. The proposed changes are small, relating to windows and some existing windows being blocked up. The new application also sought to correct the drawing references quoted in the original approval. The Chairman asked the meeting if they would agree to the Vice-Chairman and he responding and accepting the amended plans when they were received. This was agreed.

5 Planning Decisions
The application for the two houses on Strawberry Lane is shown on the web site as refused. The reasons and grounds stated in the Planning Report completely vindicate the objections put forward by residents and the Parish Council.

6 Financial Matters
6.1 Annual Accounts
Copies of the draft annual accounts had been circulated to Councillors for review. There were no comments on the statements and figures. The accounts for 2013 - 2014 were formally approved and signed by the Clerk and Chairman.
6.2 Authority for signing cheques.
The following cheques were approved;
Community Pride Competition Entrance fee- £28-00 (refund to Clr Bayley).

6.3 Annual Precept
The Clerk reported that the notification has been received of payment into the Cheshire Building Society of the precept for 2014 - 2015 being £2,926.

7 CWAC Ward Councillors
None.

8 Reports from other meetings
a) Superfast Broadband. Clrs Oliver and Evans had attended the ceremony to officially launch the introduction of the Superfast Broadband. The Department Manager for BT and Mr G Evans MP had been there. The Chairman said it was pity that Clr Pardoe was away and unable to attend the Ceremony as he had done so much to push for the introduction in rural areas.

b) Weaverham Trust. Clr Pardoe reported on the recent meeting and the distribution of supporting sums. A further application is being checked by the Vicar. Mr Robert Gleave has retired after many years of work and is to be replaced by Clr D Hall. (See also AGM report).

9 Correspondence
CW&C - Members Briefings, issues 661 to 668.
CW&C - Bulletin - April 2014.
CW&C - Leaflet - Neighbourhood Planning.
CW&C - Precept remittance advice.
CPRE -Booklet - Spring 2014.
CPRE Charter - application for tickets to Talk & Buffet 22nd May 2014.
ChALC - Newsletter April 2014.
Downing Street - Letter re new NI rates for businesses.
Street Scene - Leaflet products and services.
DAN - List of events.
Partnership West - April 2014.

10 Village Matters
a) Clr Evans reported that a number of burglaries had taken place in the Weaverham / Cuddington locality and one had been in Acton Bridge.
He also mentioned the information on "Scams" that had been put in the Village web site.

b) Clr Hughes said that he had been approached by the managers of the Hazel Pear as to involvement with some suitable charity / community work in the Village and could the Parish Council suggest appropriate projects. The Council were pleased to hear of the request. After discussion two possible projects were proposed, work on the garden and flower beds at the Station and work on the garden at the front of Milton Baptist Chapel. Clr Hughes would report back to the Hazel Pear.

11 Any other business
A query was raised on the work being carried out at the property facing the Maypole Inn. The hedge has been removed and hard-standing is being installed over a large area. The Clerk said that there has not been any correspondence or communication from CW&C.

Date of next meeting

The next meeting will be on Monday 2nd June 2014, at 7-30pm.