SILVERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING held on
Thursday 14th September 2017 at Silverdale Library, High Street, Silverdale at 6.30pm
Present:
Councillors: Mr H Adamczuk-Chair (HA), BCllr Chris Spence (CS), BCllr Mrs A Rout, Mrs S Durber (SD), Mr Jan Siery (JS), Mr Matt Melvin (MM), Mr P Rout
County Councillor David Jones-part. (DJ)
Clerk – Mrs C Withington
Public Open Forum
There were no members of the public present.
The meeting was bought to order at 6.35pm.
| Min Ref | Item | Action |
| 176/17 | To receive apologies (in writing to the Clerk) – Mrs C Scarlett | |
| 177/17 | To resolve that the minutes of the SPC meeting held on 13th July 2017 are correct and for the Chair to sign (copy attached)
Noted the minutes to be signed were the 10th August 2017 meeting minutes. RESOLVED that this be signed as a true and accurate record. |
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| 178/17 | To receive an update from the Borough Councillors and County Councillor
CS reported that there had been further ASB on the Mineral line due to motorbikes. CS will be speaking to DJ regarding this. There have also been a number of car thefts following break-ins with keys being stolen. CS to highlight this on Facebook. ASB issue has now been resolved at Woodhall Place. |
CS DJ CS |
| 179/17 | Kinsey Street Culvert Clearance and Tree inspection (Sneyd Terrace) – Mr H
Adamczuk HA reported that the work has now been completed which should alleviate some of the issues. A resident who lives on Sneyd Terrace has some large sycamore trees which require some work and the NBC tree officer is involved. Noted that the Conservation Areas status includes any tree over 75mm diameter. |
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| 180/17 | To approve comments for the following Planning Applications (please click on the link to view):
CS left the room. • Formation of vehicle access to include dropped kerb 38 Park Road Silverdale Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6LP Ref. No: 17/00693/FUL No comments or objections were raised. • Proposed public artwork to celebrate local mining heritage Land South Of High Lane Alsagers Bank Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST7 8BS Ref. No: 17/00670/FUL The Parish Council RESOLVED to support this application. To ratify any comments made regarding validation of the planning applications No comments were submitted. |
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| 181/17 | Grit bins need checking and refilling before the cold weather starts – Mr C Spence
CS to drive round the village to look at which grit bins need to be refilled. MM to look at whether or not a grit bin can be placed at Ellam’s Place and report back to the Clerk. RESOLVED to purchase a bin and to fill it if suitable. MM to inform the Clerk if the bin needs to be refilled at Heritage Park. |
CS Clerk
MM Clerk MM Clerk
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| 182/17 | Red Landfill Industries – Mr H Adamczuk
The next meeting is to be held on 28th September. It was agreed that HA will contact all for suitable dates to propose a site visit. Once the date is agreed, residents will be invited via Facebook. |
HA CS |
| 183/17 | Bridge at Scot Hay Road/Pepper Street – Mr H Adamczuk
Ownership has not been identified as yet, however there are concerns regarding the ongoing maintenance and safety of the bridge. DJ reported that SCC will be looking into the ownership and sale records, thought to be sold to the developer. If there is no confirmed ownership, the SCC has a responsibility to maintain the highway which runs over the bridge, so will have an interest in the structure. DJ to look at funding a structural survey via the DHP. DJ also to look into the carriageway repairs which will include the bridge. |
DJ |
| 184/17 | To consider further action in relation to the petitions for the Community Governance Review for Ilkley Place and the creation of a new Parish Councillor for Parksite
Advice had now been received from Steve Swain. It was agreed that signatures for 2 petitions would be obtained from electors as follows: Ilkely Place – Keele 250 and Silverdale (Parksite) 421 Relocated Parish Councillor – Silverdale 421 HA to write to Keele Parish Council Chair to ask for their support. DJ to assist as well where necessary. CS and HA to work on the petition over the next few weeks. |
HA DJ CS |
| 185/17 | To discuss any further progress with regards to the safety issues regarding the mini-roundabout design at Heritage Park
Noted that the second lollipop lady is being recruited. DJ explained that he needed as much evidence as possible gathered to support the case for a redesign of the roundabout. DJ will be funding a road safety report (cable and officers) through the DHP and had visited the site with Mr Greatbach, who saw the issues first hand. A logbook is to be kept in school which will be signed by a second member of staff. Resident to continue to take footage is necessary. |
MM
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| 186/17 | Silverdale Library Steering Group – to nominate a Parish Council rep It was RESOLVED that JS be nominated. | Clerk |
| 187/17 | To receive an update regarding the County Council bus shelter (to include a bench) near to the bus stop on Cemetery Road – Cllr G Snell MP This will be included on the next agenda. | |
| 188/17 | To consider arrangements for Christmas – Cllr A Rout
It was RESOLVED to support the Elim Church with their arrangements on 8th December. A grant application is expected for funds towards this – AR to ensure it is sent ready for the next meeting. AR is also following up with Aspire regarding a tree at the bottom end of the Parade. CS to produce warning signs for the electrics on the tree at the top due to it being 240v. |
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