Minutes Parish Council Meeting 13th September 2018

RESOLVED to accept these as a true and accurate record.  The minutes were signed at the meeting.

Mr Peter Rout resigned from the Parish Council.  Mr Rout was thanked for his hard work and commitment over the last few years.  Mr Rout left the meeting at this point.  The Clerk will start the process for the casual vacancy.

Clerk

Dan Gray attending to provide a short presentation on Brighton House.    The new accommodation will provide 19 purpose built modern apartments for the over 55 on a rented basis, most are likely to be local to the area.   It was noted that the plans to provide this accommodation had been brought forward, following the NHS no longer requiring the temporary use (over 2 winters) of the step down care.  It is expected that the start on site will take place in the Spring of 2019 with completion in Spring 2020.  There will be meeting space on site.  Mr Gray made the commitment to speak to the neighbouring residents to reassure them regarding the future of their existing homes.    It was noted that Mr Farrelly MP had not responded to the request to attend.

It was agreed to bring this item forward to allow the member of public to address the Parish

Council.  HA updated the meeting to state that he had attended consultation at the Borough

Council regarding a draft masterplan.  This showed 1200 houses (reduced from 1,800 in January), plus a new primary school (2 form entry), some retail and low energy provision (wind/solar).  There was an allocation of 25% affordable housing.

There was no input from Highways on the infrastructure at this stage, which was felt to be wholly inadequate.    DJ had concerns about the exits from the site particularly the proposed use of Staveley Place giving access to the High Street Silverdale and the fact that Highways had not been involved or Keele University.    There was also concern regarding the impact on the neighbouring schools, which are undersubscribed.  Other comments included the impact on the already full Doctor’s surgeries.  The member of public queried the likely timescale for the master plan, which was explained in line with the current Joint Local Plan.  He was also concerned with regards to the wildlife and the soil erosion following cutting down trees leading to potential flooding problems as there were natural springs on the golf course.

It was RESOLVED to oppose the principle of the land being removed from the Green Belt to be used for a mixed housing development, due to the impact on the resources of Silverdale Parish.  It was noted that the infrastructure is inadequate and there is a lack of evidence for the local housing needs for the scale of development that this provides.   HA to feed this back at the next consultation.

HA

•       To consider arranging (mandatory) training for Councillors (£90 per hour) RESOLVED to arrange training for all of the councillors locally to attend.

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

RESOLVED that this be noted by all and understood due to the implications.

•       Information Security (encrypted usb sticks, SCC email accounts, archives (6 years)) RESOLVED that this be noted by all and understood due to the implications. •     Data Breaches (reporting within 72 hours to DPO)

RESOLVED that this be noted by all and understood due to the implications.

Clerk

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RESOLVED to submit the bid as soon as possible, regardless of the competition.  It was suggested that RED Industries may be a possible funding source if the project is not successful.  All to review the final draft when circulated.

Clerk

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A draft had not been provided, although the order had been placed.   Clerk to confirm the board with the Chair and Vice Chair.  The final board and location will need to be agreed with the Land Trust/Groundworks.

Miners Wheel – to approve the cost to install an end plate (up to £345 inc VAT) plus cost of inscription plaque 330 mm bronze (£250 net), to also agree wording

The Clerk had confirmed the fixing arrangements.  An order is to be placed directly with the contractor at the appropriate time.  Wording for the plaque to be provided by CS and AS.

To agree the retention release following completion certificate issued and defects complete

It was noted that this is imminent, and the defects have been completed.

Clerk

CS HA

Clerk

AS CS

The Clerk and Chair had met with Roger Tait earlier in the day to discuss the Ranger service they provide to Kidsgrove TC, which sees an officer seconded to the Parish Council from the Borough Council.  The service provides an instant response to issues such as flytipping, litter, minor highways (hedges/siding/drain clearance) which would be considered low priority and unlikely to be responded to for a number of weeks.  It was a grade 6 post.  The cost of the full-time post is around £35k (£28k staff inc oncosts and vehicle £7k).  It was agreed that this is not affordable to the Parish Council on their own.  The Clerk is to approach other neighbouring parish councils to see if they may wish to partner.  If not it was suggested we just recruit a contractor to tackle issues outside of the Borough Council’s remit.

FYI only re Application for approval of full and precise details of the steps to be taken to protect public health and amenity and the residents and users of the woodland shall be submitted required by condition 10 of planning permission reference 13/00970/OUT for Residential development (maximum of 100 dwellings)   

Land North Of Pepper Street Keele Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire Ref. No: 13/00970/CN10  – This was noted.

FYI only re Application for approval of the Methodology prepared by a competent person of the remediation of the burning spoil heap has been submitted as required by condition 9 of planning permission reference 13/00970/OUT for Residential development (maximum of 100 dwellings) Land North Of Pepper Street Keele Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire Ref. No: 13/00970/CN09 – This was noted. proposed tree works 38 Bath Road Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6QX Ref. No: 18/00689/TWA – This was noted.

Two storey rear extension 79 Park Road Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6LP Ref. No: 18/00660/FUL – It was noted that the new proposed windows would be overlooking the adjoining properties in Abbey Street.

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion 31 Sutton Avenue Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6TA Ref. No: 18/00658/PLD – This was noted, and it was suggested that it should comply with current building regs.

Application for variation of condition 16 (highway works) of planning permission 16/00232/FUL Land Off Lichfield Close Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire Ref.

No: 18/00632/FUL – This was noted.

Erection of a detached bungalow in existing garden 149 High Street Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6LR Ref. No: 18/00618/FUL – It was resolved to object to this application as approval would establish a precedent along that stretch, by cutting the existing site in half.  It will also have a negative impact on the area, due to changing the character of the countryside by allowing building to take place.

Erection of a detached two storey dwelling in existing garden 149 High Street Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6LR Ref. No: 18/00619/FUL – It was resolved to object to this application on the basis that it will be overdevelopment of a garden.