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Mickle Trafford & District Parish News
Newsletter May 2008
The latest meeting of the parish Council was held at the Village School on 12 May 2008 .
Open Forum
The preparations for this year's Well Dressing will again take place in the Scouts Hut. The Parish Council were thanked for their efforts in trying to find an alternative venue.
As this was the first meeting of the new financial year the following appointments were made:
Election of Chairman
Mrs W G Faulkner proposed by Mr D K Rowlands seconded by Mr J Taylor and carried unanimously.
Election of Vice Chairman
Mrs E A Mottram proposed by Mr R Brace and seconded by Mr J Walsh and carried unanimously
COUNCILLORS SPECIAL DUTIES 2008/09
Signatures for Cheques
Mrs W G Faulkner Mrs E A Mottram Mr D K Rowlands
Assoc. Of Town & Parish Councils
Mr D K Rowlands Mr R E Parkin
Finance & General Purposes Committee
Mrs W G Faulkner Mrs E A Mottram Mr J A Gardiner Mr D K Rowlands Mr R E Parkin
Footpaths
Mr T L Bartley Mr J N Jackson Mr T R Law
Gowy Liaison
Mr D K Rowlands Mr I S Jones Mr R Brace Mr T R Law Mrs J A Woods Mrs F Mitchell
Mickle Trafford Mill
Mrs W G Faulkner Mr T L Bartley
Planning – Mrs W G Faulkner will attend the meetings as Chairman of the Parish Council
Hoole Village Mrs E A Mottram
Bridge Trafford Mr R Brace
Wimbolds Trafford Mrs J A Woods
Picton Mr I S Jones
Mickle Trafford Mr D K Rowlands and Mr T L Bartley
Pond and Tree Warden
Mr D K Rowlands
School Governor
Mr B T Ancliff
Parish Plan Reviews
Mr B T Ancliff Mr T L Bartley Mrs B A Harrison Mr J N Jackson Mr R E Parkin Mr D K Rowlands
Volunteer – Mrs T Parkin
Quality Parish Council
Mr D K Rowlands Mrs M P Parker Mr J Walsh
Village Hall Representative
Mrs E A Mottram
Youth & Community Development
Mrs E A Mottram Mrs M P Parker Mr D K Rowlands Mrs B A Harrison
Volunteers- Mr S Dagnall Mrs T Owens Mrs C Tomlinson
Speed watch
Mrs E A Mottram Mr R Brace Mr J Walsh
Community Centre Group
Mr D K Rowlands Mr R Brace
Webmaster Liaison
Mr M Peate
Finance
The accounts for the year ended 31 March 2008 , Annual Report 2008 and Annual Return 2008 were all approved by the Parish Council. A copy of the Annual Report is included with the Highways and Byways Newsletter.
Planning Applications
Trafford Lea, Greenfield Lane , Hoole Village
A planning application to turn the bed and breakfast house at Trafford Lea into a house of multiple occupancy with 10 bedrooms has been REFUSED by the City Planning Authority.
Hoole Bank Cottage, Mannings Lane, Hoole Village
A new planning application has been submitted requesting change of use of existing barns to commercial offices with a new vehicular access, associated parking , new agricultural farm shed and garage block at the aforementioned premises. This will be reviewed by the Parish Council for their comments at the meeting to be held on 2 June 2008 .
Gowy Landfill
The planning application to increase the height and extend the life of the landfill site has been submitted and the Parish Council have submitted their objections to Cheshire County Council.
Mr J H Taylor advised the Parish Council at the 12 May 2008 meeting that he had researched old files in connection with the temporary operating license held by WRG Limited and explained that although it is a temporary license it can be renewed again and again. There was no good news to report but we must continue to actively object to the new planning application to extend the life and height of the site.
The Spinney, Hallsgreen Lane , Wimbolds Trafford
The planning application made by the “Travellers” to have residential caravans on the above mentioned property has been REFUSED by Chester City Council. The Enforcement Officer from Chester City Council has visited the site and confirmed that, as at the beginning of May, there did not appear to be anyone living there
Mickle Trafford Park
A discussion took place as to whether it was possible to have a Senior Activity Area within the Park it was decided that this would probably not be feasible mainly due to health and safety problems as there would be no supervision and youngsters might use the equipment.
The Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to thank all the children who use the Park for keeping it clean and tidy with little or no damage to equipment. It is much appreciated and keeps the Park nice for all who visit.
Parish Plan
Please see separate article on this subject.
Village Hall
Negotiations for the lease renewal continue to run smoothly and we believe there should be no problem with the Parochial Church Council (PCC) renewing it in 2010. There are a few maintenance issues, particularly with the state of the roof and a survey has been carried out. Hopefully this will be resolved shortly.
The PCC want the hall to stay in the community. The question of updating the heating system is still one of concern as the Village Hall Committee are loathe to spend money (approx £5,000) on this without the surety that the lease will be extended. It was asked if, at the next meeting with the PCC a letter of intent to renew the lease in 2010 could be asked for. It was stated that it might not be a good idea to ask for another long term lease as the building is not a particularly good building and could need a lot of maintenance in the future. It was agreed that when seeking the new lease, if it is long term, it should have an opt out clause every, say, seven years.
If you have any queries or any comments to make please contact Councillor John Taylor on 01244 300759
Stray Dogs
The Police no longer take in stray dogs. For our area, it is now the responsibility of Chester City Council. The dog warden is available 9 to 5 Monday to Friday and an out of hours service is available at a call centre number 01244 402477. Barra Boarding Kennels have an arrangement with the City Council and people can take stray dogs to them between 9am and 5pm on weekends and Bank Holidays. The RSPCA are still responsible for injured dogs.
There still appears to be a gap where responsibility may not be covered. A letter is to be sent to Association of Parish Councils to see if any other Parish Council has had any problems or have taken on the responsibility.
Parish Surgeries
Parish Surgeries will take place outside the Post Office in Mickle Trafford between 10.30am and 11.00am , where residents can raise questions and voice their concerns, on the following dates:
Saturday 31 May 2008, Saturday 28 June 2008 , Saturday 26 July 2008 .
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