MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
RIBBY WITH WREA PARISH COUNCIL

Held At Wrea Green Institute

On 5th August 2015 at 19.30 Hours

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Apologies: Cllr. Miss L.McCormack

The resignation of Cllr. J.Molyneux was noted and accepted.– clerk has advertised vacancy on official Parish noticeboard.

Present: Cllrs. J.C.Maskell, Mrs. P.A. Naylor, Mrs. C.E. Wheatman, Mrs. J.L.Wardell, Mrs.H.Jones, Br. Cllr. F.A.Andrews, Cllr. P.Rigby, PCSO T.Sterling.

There were six members of the public in attendance.

Declarations of Interest: None.

Written Request for New SPI Dispensation – None received.

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ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN

The Chairman requested if any councillor was willing to volunteer for the post of vice-chairman. Cllr. Mrs.J.Wardell was nominated to hold the post for one year only. This motion was carried unanimously.

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MINUTES

The minutes of the Parish Council meetings held 8 and 27 July 2015, which had previously been circulated to all councillors, were approved and signed by the Chairman

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POLICE/CRIME and DISORDER

PCSO Trevor Sterling reported on the following :-

Two extra PCSO’s have been employed within the area for weekend time only. These PCSO’s will assist with crime ‘hotspots’ evident at the weekend culminating in freeing time for the existing PCSO’s to assist further with PACT meetings amongst other activities. There was vandalism to the chalkboards at the pre-school in July – this is now noted as a ‘hotspot’ area.

Field Day only saw ‘nuisance’ crime.

A community Road Watch was executed on 31st July – only 5 vehicles exceeded the speed limit however, this was acknowledge as NOT a true reflection on the traffic usage, due to flashing from other road users to forewarn of the police presence.

Next PACT van at the Spar on 29th August 2015.

The parking issues at Willow Drive were noted as resolved.

Cllr. Mrs.C.Wheatman made reference to the high speed and wide loads of tractors using Moss Side Lane. This was noted by the PCSO.

Cllr.Mrs.P.Naylor requested replacement ‘NO COLD CALLING’ signage to replace the faded existing. PCSO to follow-up.

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FYLDE BOROUGH/LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCILS

Borough Cllr. F.Andrews reported on the following:-

WARD WALKABOUT – appendix 2 – point 7 of the report has been updated and the gate will be repaired when the necessary parts have arrived for the hydraulic system.

PUBLIC REALMS MONEY – Br. Cllr. F.Andrews acknowledged the public realms monies from Redrow Homes will be available in the near future.

MARTINDALE – it was reported that the crane sited at Martindale is now an issue for local residents and several complaints have been received. The developer is awaiting the results of an appeal to the planning permission in order to further continue with the works.

Cllr.P.Rigby reported on the following:-

LCC are now having an electoral review – it is expected that Cllr.P.Rigby will be allocated additional areas. No parish councillors made issue of this point.

Cllr. Mrs.J.Wardell requested that the footpaths within the vicinity of Bryning Lane be addressed as they are in a dangerous state and inaccessible by disabled persons. This has been caused from usage by heavy goods trucks mounting the pavements. Cllr. P.Rigby to address the issue. It was also noted that the pavements at St.Nicholas Grove and adjacent to 75 Ribby Road are in a poor state of repair.

Cllr.F.Andrews reported that the Ribby Hall located road signs are unreadable due to moss coverage – Cllr.P.Rigby to address.

Cllr Mrs.P.Naylor requested the access to funding for the ’NO COLD CALLING’ signage – Cllr. P.Rigby to contact Trading Standards.

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CAPOW

Mr. John Rowson presented his report on behalf of CAPOW.

Willow Drive appeal - the Ecology report (appendix 3) was brought to the attention of the Parish Council and it was reported that it was the duty of LCC not to approve / deny planning approval prior to consideration of this item.

Cllr. Mrs.J.Wardell thanked Mr. J.Rowson for all his efforts relating to CAPOW – this was echoed unanimously by the parish council.

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PLANNING

Applications:-

15/0458 LAND OFF WILLOW DRIVE

The letter of objection was acknowledged by the council and requested to be sent in support of refusal of the proposed development. Clerk to complete prior to 14th August 2015.

Decisions:-

15/0212 – Approval noted.

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RECREATION GROUNDS and OPEN SPACES

WAR MEMORIAL – Cllr. Mrs.J.Wardell reported on the original bad state of the trees felled recently. Some of the remaining trees are in a bad state also and should be addressed at the forthcoming Joint War Memorial committee meeting. The choice of an Oak tree in memory of Cllr. J.Dobson has been questioned – this will also be addressed at the meeting.

Cllr.Mrs.P.Naylor made reference to the minutes of the JWM committee of 2014, whereby the approval of re-building of the front section of the wall was agreed (by both Parish Council and Conservation – reference PC minutes of 19/12/14) upon the rear section being made safe simultaneously. This has not been complied with and the clerk to contact Conservation regarding the matter – to be brought to the attention of the owner and NOT the responsible person for payment of the project.

NWIB / BKV – nothing to report further – clerk to follow-up.

WILDFLOWER AREA – Cllr. Mrs.C.Wheatman reported on the success of the area to date and requested an increase in funding in the next precept. The clerk to apply for funding from the Fylde Community Projects Fund in October 2015. Subsequently, should funding not be approved, a secondary application to be made for a lesser amount (category 1).

The clerk to contact Mr. R.Lancaster regarding cutting of the weeping willow in the area. Additionally, a small path to be introduced to access the fishing rules noticeboard.

WARD WALK ABOUT – noted – appendix 2

REDROW HOMES 106 MONIES – noted – appendix 4

BOULES COURT – noted

RIBBY RD / WILLOW DRIVE – Mr. M.Halsall (resident) reported that he will be applying for ownership of the land adjacent to 75 Ribby Road. He reported that he is also maintaining the land when possible at present. Cllr.Mr.J.Wardell requested the clerk to establish whom has ownership of the land and suggested that Wain Homes will have contact details as a result of the Richmond Avenue development.

MEETING CLOSED FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AT 20h31.

MEETING RE-OPENED AT 20h36

FISHING POINTS – Cllr.Mrs.C.Wheatman proposed that 6 fishing points be established at the village dub as there was an area inaccessible by fishermen. The clerk to request advice from Mr.R.Lancaster. The possibility of moving some rushes to the front of the Wildflower area to be requested.

Cllr.Mrs.J.Wardell presented information on the evidence of Himalayan Balsam by the dub. She requested that this be removed if seen due to its invasive nature.

TPO LANGTONS FARM – no objections.

WRAY CRESCENT PLAY AREA FENCE – it was concluded that this served no function and Cllr.J.Maskell to address the removal, if possible.

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VILLAGE ACTIVITIES/HIGHWAYS

BONFIRE NIGHT – Cllr.J.Maskell reported on informal discussions regarding access and control of numbers attending the event. It was concluded that ticketing the event was not sustainable. A further proposal to restrict access points and utilise a clicker system be used. Cllr.J.Maskell and the clerk to attend the Wrea Green Institute meeting August 25th at 8PM to confirm matters.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY AND CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES – all items regarding these functions were addressed and the clerk / group / committee members to start addressing at this point.

BEST FRONT GARDEN – results were discussed with two evident errors – hanging baskets – Cllrs. P.Naylor and C.Wheatman to investigate. The clerk to arrange presentation event. Cllr.J.Maskell to host event on 30th September at the Wrea Green Institute. Mr.John Wheatman to be considered as head judge for 2016.

The Parish Newsletter to include a ‘FORTHCOMING EVEMTS’ section as a result of the events held annually.

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FINANCIAL AND STANDING ORDER MATTERS

All payments and receipts were outlined within the clerk’s report (appendix 1). These were explained in detail by the clerk and approved by the council.

It was discussed that a change of banking institutions be considered for the new financial year due to the absence of physical outlets within the area.

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PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS

WEBSITE – the clerk requested input from the parish council regarding the content for the upcoming parish council website. The name ‘www.ribbywithwreaparishcouncil.co.uk’ has been registered.

PENSION SCHEME – the clerk reported that he has registered the parish council with NEST. A pension scheme to be offered to all employees of the parish council.

LALC AGM – it was noted that Cllr. Mrs.J.Wardell is attending as representation for the parish council.

NEWSLETTER – deadline noted.

3 PARISHES DINNER – the dinner to be arranged by the clerk for a Wednesday or Friday in late October at either Rigby’s Restaurant or The Smith’s Arms Lea Town. All councillors to be informed as to options prior to booking. The clerk to organise invitations.

COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND – considered when discussing Wildflower Area.

NEW PARISH COUNCILLOR – interviews to be arranged for 17 August at 8pm onward, at the Wrea Green Institute. The clerk to arrange upon expiration of both electoral notices on 8th August 2015 and when notified by Fylde Borough Council.

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CLERK’S REPORT (Appendix 1)

The Clerk’s report, which was circulated to all members before the meeting was approved and signed by the Chairman.

The Meeting Closed at 21.40 Hours

The Next Meeting is on the Wednesday 2nd September 2015 at 7.30p.m. – held at the Wrea Green Institute

Cllr. Mr. J.Maskell 12 August 2015

Chairman