Minutes Parish Council Meeting 11th October 2018

A short presentation was provided regarding the background to the HS2 project, the routes, the petitioning process and the impact on Silverdale.  It is expected that the Hybrid bill will receive Royal assent next year, and construction could start shortly after.  The right to petition against this will fall around January and February 2019.  It was noted that there are public consultation dates planned, which will be posted on the website and noticeboards.   There are also community funds available for projects.  Details to be provided.

In order to provide an electricity supply to the tunnel boring machine in Madeley, there would be cable-laying road works controlled by traffic lights along Silverdale High Street, Pepper Street and then connect to the A525.  This will be over a 12 month period noted for the entire length across Newcastle covering just under 12 km, although it was suggested HS2 Contractors can complete laying cables at the rate of 250m in a week.

The proximity to Pepper Street housing development, St Luke’s school and the Scott Hay roundabouts was noted as well as potential disruption along the High Street.

Plans were given to the Parish but these covered Madeley where the main HS2 tunneling was proposed. It was difficult to understand the precise route through Silverdale.

The chair informed the HS2 that there existed old railway tunnels adjacent to the proposed route that could be utilized and this was far less disruptive to Silverdale residents.

The response was that land ownership rights and getting ownership and agreements of landowners in these areas would be prohibitive for HS2.

In addition further HS2 participation events were planned and included in the papers given at the meeting and to be circulated afterwards:

Monday 22 October, 2-8pm at Crewe Alexandra FC Stadium, Gresty Road, Crewe CW2 6EB

Wednesday 24 October, 2-8pm at The Madeley Centre, New Road, Madeley, Nr Crewe CW3 9DN

Saturday 27 October, 11-5pm at Whitmore and District Village Hall, Coneygreave Lane, Whitmore, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 5HX

The attendees were thanked for their presentation and left the meeting.

RESOLVED that these minutes be signed as a true and accurate record, these were signed by the Chair.

It was noted that Mr Farrelly MP responded after the meeting in relation to Brighton House.

•       Training arranged for Parish Councillors 6pm 8^th November 2018 –( all required to attend)

It was noted that this date was now not available to the trainer, so it was agreed to tag it onto the December meeting.  All to attend this session or another neighbouring parish.

•       Subject Access Requests (can be received by any parish councillor verbally or in writing – one calendar month response from receipt) – Noted.

•       Information Security (encrypted usb sticks, SCC email accounts, archives (6 years)) – Noted.

•       Data Breaches (reporting within 72 hours to DPO) – Noted.

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Clerk

It was agreed that match funding of up to £3000 would be provided to the bid.  It was also agreed to contain a webpage within our website.  As the conservator role was not available, it was agreed to drop this out of the bid if it was going to hold up the project.  RESOLVED that delegated authority was given to the Clerk and Chair to finalise the draft bid and submit.

HA Clerk

It was noted that the interpretation board needed to be amended to include some additional facts.  HA to deal with this and resend.  The Clerk will then need to agree this with the Land Trust before it is printed.   It was also agreed that HA would meet with Andy Hunt to agree the exact location and mark out.  AS to confirm if it is “Miners’” or “Miner’s”.

To agree the final wording for the plaque/end plate –

“In memory of all those who went underground in search of coal to light the home and power the nation. This whole country was built with the iron and coal they found – our industrial revolution’s salvation. Silverdale remembers…”

RESOLVED to include the “For those who worked in darkness so that we could see the light” on the plaque for the wheel.  The other wording would be included if possible on the interpretation board.

To agree the retention release following completion certificate issued and defects complete – It was noted that this had not yet been received.

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Clerk

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AS

Clerk

There had been several incidents of ASB involving 15 young people.  AS was pleased to report that the situation has been resolved for the time being and will be monitored for the future.  The input from the Police, Parish Council, Western Communities LAP was noted and thanked.   The other issue discussed will be taken up separately.

It was noted that Cllr Rout was leading on the removed skate park equipment and had asked the LAP to seek funding to replace it.  It had been removed at very short notice due

to Health and Safety reasons.   The Clerk was asked to request that the lights are switched back on.

 Clerk