MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting held in the School, Back Lane, Newburgh on Wednesday, 26 th July 2006 commencing at 7.30pm.
PRESENT Cllr. R.E. Porter, Chairman.
Cllrs. Mrs J. Citarella, Mrs C. Gillard, C.D. Moore, Mrs E.F. Pratt, Mrs R.J. Richardson and Mrs M.A. Turner.
Mr B. Howard, Clerk of the Council.
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APOLOGIES were received from Cllr. A. Sunderland, holiday and District Councillor, E. Pope, attending District Council Meeting.
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
Cllr. Porter declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 8a in that the Schedule of Accounts for Payment includes an item in respect of his wife for village cleaning.
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MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting held on 28 th June 2006 were agreed and signed as a correct record.
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VILLAGE PLAN UPDATE.
Pedestrian Safety.
It was RESOLVED that the draft response to Lancashire County Council attached to the Agenda, be approved.
Newburgh Website.
The website has received 1385 visits to date and hits are continuing at a steady level. Links have been established into Lancashire Portal, the Local Channel and W.L.D.C. website. The Newburgh website continues to develop with the addition of pictures in hand.
The update responsibilities were agreed, see Schedule attached. It was RESOLVED that those concerned should regularly examine the site but scheduled checks should be made commencing in October 2006, this will be triggered by an e-mail reminder.
It was RESOLVED to produce a special Newsletter updating residents on the website development and encouraging them to visit the site.
Tom Gerrard is the designated controller of input to the site and in recognition of his important contribution; the Chairman visited him at home and made a presentation of Gift Vouchers previously approved by the Council.
New Play Area.
It was pleasing to note that the Church Authorities have given approval to lease the land located between the School and the Vicarage for the development of the new play area. This to be on a ten-year basis, which will be reviewed in year nine. The process now required to progress the scheme was outlined.
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SERVICES, AMENITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Welcome Pack.
The updated statement is attached.
Best Kept Garden Inspection.
The independent Judges toured the village on 7 th & 14 th July 2006 and the results are expected shortly. It was RESOLVED to authorise expenditure on the inscriptions on the trophies and arrange a presentation evening at the Sports Club, a suitable date being Monday, 25 th September 2006.
The three winners will be told of their achievement at an early date and asked if they would like a picture taken of their garden, to be included in the Newburgh website.
Open Gardens, Sunday, 23 rd July 2006.
A large number of people attended this highly successful event, which raised £1001.15p towards the cost of improving amenities for young people in the village. Appreciation was expressed to those residents who participated and in particular Cllr. Mrs Maureen Turner for all her hard work in organising this event. A letter of thanks will go to those who opened their gardens to the public and this will include an invitation to an informal review meeting.
Round O Quarry Liaison Meeting.
This will take place on 1 st August 2006 at the Red Lion Hotel and a number of Parish Councillors indicated their intention to attend. At this first meeting with the new Quarry Management, at their request, local residents have not been invited.
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ISSUES RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
No members of the public were present at this time.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
The Schedule of Correspondence attached, was NOTED. The following was discussed: -
b) LAPTC AGM 4 th November 2006.
It was RESOLVED that Cllrs. Porter and Mrs Gillard would attend as the voting representatives of the Parish Council. It was RESOLVED to prepare a draft resolution regarding the financial position of the Air Ambulance
Service. Once approved, this to be submitted to the AGM.
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FINANCE.
a) Schedule of Accounts for Payment.
It was RESOLVED to pass for payment those accounts included in the Schedule attached.
b) Carers UK, seeking funding.
It was RESOLVED to note the appeal for financial support.
A policy paper on the subject of donations to voluntary organisations will be considered in the autumn and until
such time, ad hoc appeals for funding will be noted only.
c) New Gift Account.
The new Account, with an opening balance of £3984 was NOTED.
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PLANNING.
New Applications.
2006/0767 2, Pine Close, single storey extension to front and side.
2006/0780 28, New Acres, part two storey/part first floor extension at side.
It was RESOLVED to endorse the Planning Working Group recommendation of raising no objection to these.
Updates.
2005/1560 41, Cobbs Brow Lane, use of dwelling without compliance with agricultural occupancy condition imposed.
Certificate of Lawfulness granted by W.L.D.C.
2006/0247 4, Cobbs Brow Lane, Listed Building, replacement windows and door at rear and installation of new French doors and windows on rear elevation. Granted W.L.D.C.
2006/0448 Fyldings, Back Lane, part two storey/part single storey extension and conservatory at rear. Granted WLDC
2006/0474 Hillbre, Course Lane, single storey side extension, part single/part two storey rear extension (amendment to permission 2005/1398). Granted W.L.D.C.
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REPORTS.
Bus Service 307, proposed withdrawal, meeting with L.C.C. 29 th June 2006.
The Minutes of the Meeting attached to the Agenda, were NOTED. Recent enquiries indicate that an independent Consultant has been engaged to examine the position and will be in touch with local Parish Councils to discuss the issues.
Charter Launch, 18 th July 2006.
The Launch Event was attended by the Clerk and Councillor Mrs Richardson who signed the Charter Document. It would appear that eleven Councils have signified their commitment to the Charter; the remaining nine have yet to come to a decision. A copy of the Charter has been sent to each Councillor and it was RESOLVED to include the process of monitoring and reviewing on the Agenda of the September Parish Council Meeting for discussion.
L.A.P.T.C. Area Committee, 20 th July 2006.
Cllrs. Mrs Richardson and Mrs Gillard attended this Meeting. A copy of the notes of the Meeting is attached.
Sisters City Conference, Washington D.C. and a visit to Newburgh, Indiana, U.S.A.
Cllr. Porter, having just returned from the U.S.A. provided a verbal report of his experiences in Washington and Newburgh. He and Mrs Porter were the guests of our Twinning Town and they paid all expenses. The £84 provided from the Twinning Fund to help defray the cost of any entertainment that Cllr. Porter felt was necessary, was returned by him, as there was no opportunity for him to host any event.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE AUGUST RECESS.
It was RESOLVED to delegate the following to the Chairman and the Clerk during the recess: -
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DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING.
27 th September 2006 at 7.30pm.
One member of the public was present for the latter part of the Meeting.
Meeting finished at 9.15pm.
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