Minutes Parish Council Meeting 11th July 2019

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SILVERDALE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING held on

Thursday 11^th July 2019 at Silverdale Library, Silverdale at 6.30pm

Present:

Chair – Mr H Adamczuk (HA), Mr C Spence (CS), Mr J Wu (JW), Mrs T Spence (TS), Mrs C

Jarrett (CJ), Mr A Sutcliffe, BCllr A Rout (AR for part), County Cllr D Jones (DJ) Clerk – Mrs C Withington

The meeting was brought to order at 6.30pm

Mike Holdcroft and Sarah Bonam were present for item 112/19 only.

Ref	Item	Action
107/19	Public Participation: No members of public were present.
108/19	To receive apologies (in writing to the Clerk) – Mr K Sukumaran, Mr M Melvin
109/19	To resolve that the minutes of SPC meeting held on 13^th June 2019 are correct and for the Chair to sign (copy attached) RESOLVED that these be signed as a true and accurate record. The minutes were signed at the meeting.
110/19	Walley’s Quarry Landfill Licence Variation: Update following consultation response (Change of Discharge Limit under Environment Agency Licence from 300,000 to 400,000 tonnes per year) It was noted that the Parish Council had submitted 2 responses and that the objections were being worked through. Noted that Thistleberry Residents Association chose not to object, in the hope that the site would be finished sooner. The planning application for Hampton’s Scrap Yard and the adjoining “Circus fields” will be discussed on the next agenda. See also Reserved Matters on this agenda. There was some discussion about the recent Red newsletter that had been issued.	Next agenda
111/19	To note the disposal through lease of land at Kents Lane, Silverdale Athletic Club report back This was noted as a formality in order for the lease to be granted to the Silverdale Athletic Football Club.
123/19	To receive an update from the Borough Councillors and County Councillor, and Western Communities LAP Chair Mr H Adamczuk To include Silverdale Park Skate Park update This item was brought forward to allow AR to leave the meeting earlier. AR updated the meeting to say that a 2^nd meeting had been held re the skate park. Consultation is due to start soon. The Police will door knock the area around the skate park. AR is to attend Praise in the Park to get views. Robin Wiles will be submitting applications to Ibstock and Red Industries. AS will mention to St Lukes and AR to Silverdale Primary Academy. AR will also visit Spokes bike shop.	AS AR
113/19	ASB Mineral Line Environmental Work update ASB Mineral Line Motorbike Nuisance and Cycle grant for PCSOs ASB – Heritage Park/Silverdale Sidings This item was brought forward to allow AR to leave the meeting earlier. HA updated the meeting to say that the LAP had now ordered the leylandii (10) and berberis (30) to be planted later in July. AS will ensure these are well watered. It was agreed that in principle funding will be provided for up to £140 towards top soil if needed. Noted that the Police have taken action recently in order to tackle the ongoing issue. It was also noted that a recent issue occurred involving a car driving onto the play area at Heritage Park aimed at young people, which was responded to in a matter of minutes. AS noted that a large swing has been put in place of the damaged swing, which is adding to the issue. DJ noted that a bike had been seized recently following an undercover operation. Youths that hang round in Heritage Park are to be included in the consultation for the skate park. The matter relating to the Section 106 at the Sidings Development was discussed. The Clerk is to chase up Elaine Moulton for a response in relation to the money allocated to the public open space. If there is no response, then the matter will be referred to the Chief Executive. DJ has requested a meeting with Matthew Ellis, Cabinet member responsible at the Borough Council and other ward members to discuss the matter however as yet it has not been possible. DJ will chase this up on Tuesday. AR will also chase up Peter Stepien and Michelle Hopper regarding the A frames. It was noted that the developer was also looking at another site in the parish and there were some concerns about their reputation.	Clerk

112/19	Mining Monument progress (HLF bid) – Sarah Bonam and Mike Holdcroft 1. To consider the logo and brand for the project RESOLVED to approve the slogan “Memories of Mine” and the associated font. It was agreed that there should be reference to Silverdale, although it could become a slogan used elsewhere. Local images will be used, specific to Silverdale. It was noted that a local drone could be available, AS to supply details to Sarah. Clerk to send Sarah the planning application in relation to Heritage Park. There was some discussion about holding a resident’s photo open day, this will be considered. 2. To consider the options for the badges and agree workshops over the summer This is ongoing and will be promoted as soon as arranged. 3. To consider the appointment of an artist to work with the community to recreate the banner for permanent display (to be approved and signed by the Chair and Vice Chair) up to a value to be notified This is ongoing. CS to obtain pictures of the banner and to send to Sarah. 4. To note delegated authority used to pay any invoices received in between meetings in accordance with the approved amounts This was noted. There have been no additional invoices received. 5. To receive an update on the current programme for community engagement and capital works Ian Lowe is in the process of developing the tender which will need to be advertised on the Contracts Finder website.	AS Clerk CS
114/19	Allotments – Acre Site – to consider the future use of the other unused site It was noted that an enquiry had been received from Jackie Phillips regarding the waiting list and whether there was any future demand for the use of the other site. The Acre Allotment Association had been asked and they had stated that they did not currently require it due to the condition it was in and the large expense to bring it back into use. It is also inaccessible. The Parish Council resolved that the Clerk respond on this basis, but also to ask that any future use is only in relation to horticultural use such as a community garden for schools or by local garden centre as a nursery facility etc. It was also noted that there is an active badger group on the site. The matter will be considered on a future agenda.
115/19	To consider a quote of the Miners’ Wheel Interpretation Board for Silverdale Library- as a display for residents – Mr H Adamczuk RESOLVED to approve the purchase of a board on composite for up to £150.
116/19	Update regarding Community Payback and to agree further jobs It was noted that the contract was live from 1^st July. The project has been advertised in the newsletter, and residents will be invited to suggest jobs. Additionally a form will be produced by CS and a link put on Facebook and our website to encourage people to put jobs forward. CS to produce this. Other jobs were discussed and will be included on the list.	CS Clerk

117/19

To approve comments for the following Planning Applications (please click on the link to view):

FYI ONLY (See also other conditions) Application for approval of a Landscape scheme as required by condition 03 of planning permission reference 15/00879/FUL – Erection of a 3 bedroom bungalow Builders Yard Park Road Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6LP Ref. No: 15/00879/CN03 – This was noted.

Provision of blocked paved parking areas suitable for 2 cars to site frontage and provision of vehicular access involving installation of dropped kerb to Silverdale Road. 4 Waters Edge Close Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6EN Ref. No: 19/00439/FUL – This was noted.

18/00656/REM – Reserved Matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for residential development comprising 138 dwellings, public open space and associated works pursuant to outline consent 14/00948/OUT (Appeal Ref: APP/P3420/W/15/3138033) | Hampton’s Scrap Yard And Adjacent Field Keele Road Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 5AA – Noted that it was due to go to the Planning Committee on Tuesday with a recommendation to refuse.

It was also noted that the Keele University had submitted an application for 2 wind turbines and photovoltaics.

118/19

Draft Summer newsletter- to agree and arrange distribution

HA will circulate a distribution list to all. Clerk to arrange newsletters to be collected from the library asap. The Clerk was also requested to obtain a further 50 leaflets of the skate park consultation.

Clerk

119/19

GDPR (standing item)

Data breaches/Subject Access requests/Information Security – reminder of responsibilities

To authorise the chair and vice chair to sign the SLA for the County Council DPO £250 RESOLVED that the Clerk signs this after the meeting.

Clerk

120/19

To consider any grant applications (SPC Grant Programme £1500) – Noted.

121/19

To note correspondence received:- See Appendix B

1. To consider a letter regarding the anniversary of The Proud Valley – It was RESOLVED that the Clerk passes the information to Sarah Bonam for the HLF bid once permission has been sought. Consideration to be given to the anniversary at the next agenda, once enquiries have been made with Rhonda Valley (DJ) and to see if there are any stills of the filming held locally which could be used. AS to look to see if Keele Marketing may assist with the promotion of the occasion.

2. Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council and Newcastle Civic Society – Civic Awards for 2019 (Schemes completed between January 2017 and 31 December 2018 – Closing Date for nominations is 31 August 2019 – awards ceremony October/November see www.newcastle–staffs.gov.uk/civicawards – HA to nominate the Miners Wheel.

Clerk

DJ AS

Next agenda

122/19

To note the Staffs Parish Council Assoc Bulletins received: – See Appendix C – Noted

123/19

To receive an update from the Borough Councillors and County Councillor, and

Western Communities LAP Chair Mr H Adamczuk

To include Silverdale Park Skate Park update – This was dealt with earlier on the agenda.

County Councillor update included the following:

Bridge maintenance contract now been awarded to Network Rail for Knutton and Silverdale.

There will be extra grids put in at Sneyd Terrace where there had been localised pooling of water.

Double yellow lines in High Street/May Street.

Options appraisal for Church Lane regarding speeding vehicles.

Investigation into the ice cream van with Environmental Health.

Drawings for the roundabout improvements at Pepper Street/Scot Hay which will be passed onto Mr Melvin and CS by DJ.

Open enforcement cases in Silverdale/Leycett.

Traffic survey on Silverdale Road.

124/19

To approve the Payments schedule and note receipts

Bank Reconciliation Statement and budget update – see Appendix D – This was noted.

It was RESOLVED that Jan Simpson provides locum cover for the next meeting. RESOLVED to make the following payments: Payments:

CHQ / BACS NO	PAYMENTS	Gross
bacs 030	C Withington Post refund Comm Payback	2.70
bacs 031	C Withington Clerk -July Salary and expenses (3 hours extra HLF and 4 hours Newsletter)	586.39
bacs 032	HMRC Tax and NI July	144.52
bacs 033	Staffordshire Pensions July	213.30
bacs 034	Sarah Bonham Project manager HLF June	600.00
bacs 035	Steve Hough hanging baskets Parade and Parksite	40.00
bacs 036	HMRC P11D Class 1 NICs 18/19	33.12
		1620.03

RECEIPTS

28.06.19 Interest June £15.74

THE NEXT SPC MONTHLY MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON

Thursday 8^th Aug 2019 @ 6.30pm Silverdale Library (Jan Simpson to cover)

Future dates include (6.30pm Silverdale Library Thursday): 12th September, 10th October, 14th

November, 12th December