RIBCHESTER PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Council Meeting held at 7.30 pm on Monday 22 May 2006 at SS Peter & Paul’s Parish Centre, Ribchester, Lancashire.
PRESENT Cllrs Dr. A M Brown (in the chair)
E Law-Riding
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D Royle.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Were received from Councillors B M Collis, J D Jardine and G W Rollinson.
2. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
RESOLVED: on a Motion by Cllr. Brown, seconded by Cllr. Royle that Brian Melvin Collis serve as Chairman of Ribchester Parish Council for the year 2006/2007.
3. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
RESOLVED: on a Motion by Cllr.Brown, seconded by Cllr. Royle that John David Jardine serve as Vice-Chairman of Ribchester Parish Council for the year 2006/2007.
4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
5. MINUTES
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 10 April 2006 be confirmed as a true record.
6. MATTERS ARISING
(a) LETTERS: Following the April meeting letters had been sent to LCC about the Council’s Business plan for 2006/2007 and to James Hall about the vacant shop next to Spar. Chairman reported that while there had been no reply to either letter, work on the renovation of the derelict shop was underway. Council agreed to write to the ward County Councillor about the lack of a reply to the letter to the County Council [min 134].
(b) GRIMSHAW QUARRY: A new six year lease had been agreed to run until 31 March 2012.
7. APPPOINTMENTS
Council agreed to defer this item until the next meeting on 19 June.
8. PLANNING
Chairman reported on recent decisions of the Planning Committee of RVBC, including those applications delegated to the Chief Executive.
In the interval between meetings, the following comments had been sent to RVBC in respect of planning applications:
| 06/0109 | 50 Church Street | Install two velox windows into the roof of the building to allow light and ventilation into attic space | Recommend Approval |
| 06/0252 | Ashmoor House, Stoneygate Lane | Proposed 70 sq.m agricultural building | Recommend Approval |
| 06/0261 | 2 Church Street | Demolish & rebuild conservatory | Recommend Approval |
| 06/0233 | 45 Church Street | Loft conversion with dormer windows to front & rear elevations. Conversion of outbuilding into kitchen/dining room and building of single garage to rear garden | No Objection in Principle. Objection to the front dormer on grounds that it is out of keeping with the remainder of the street scene. |
| 06/0265 | 1 Chesterbrook | Side extension and room in roof space | Recommend Approval |
| 06/0306 | 12 Claytonhalgh | Single storey rear extension | Recommend Approval |
9. ANNUAL RISK ASSESSMENT
The Audit & Accounts Regulations 2003 (as amended) require Councils in England to undertake adequate risk management and to show evidence that they have done so. Councillors considered a report, prepared by the Clerk, identifying a number of potential risks faced by the Council and outlining the measures taken to avoid, reduce, or control them. The assessment and management of risk is also subject to the overview of the Council's internal auditor. In his report on the accounts for the financial year just ended, to be presented to the Council in June, the auditor will be required to confirm that, in his opinion, adequate arrangements were in place to manage risk. After due consideration the Council:
RESOLVED: That
The contents of the Risk Assessment Report be noted. The Council is satisfied that adequate measures are in place to control risk.
The policy with Allianz Cornhill for insurance cover be renewed for the current financial year and the premium of £405.36 approved.
10. ACCOUNTS
(a) Clerk reported receipt of the following:
Precept £6890
Annual Interest £ 38.28
(b) RESOLVED: That the following payments be made: -
Clerk: clerical duties £263.93
Reimbursement of computer consumables £84.89
Reimbursement of imprest payments £16.27 £365.09
Clerk: re C Holden, caretaker duties in April. £ 19.00
J F Slater: Lengthsman duties April £111.18
SS Peter & Paul’s Parish centre: Meeting Fees during May £ 30.00
Shaw & Sons Ltd: New Minute Book £282.00
11. MATTERS RELATING TO PRINCIPAL COUNCILS
VILLAGE ISSUES: The Clerk gave an update of issues within the parish boundary. It was agreed to write to the Chief Executive of the Borough Council about the work promised on the Pope Croft car park to deter joy riding.
12. VILLAGE POLICING
The area police Inspector would be invited to the June meeting of the Council under PACT arrangements.
13. LENGTHSMAN DUTIES
Were set.
14. RIBCHESTER YELLOW PAGE
Council agreed to hold over this item until the next meeting on 19 June.
15. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Chairman reported on the Meeting held on 9 May. Seven electors attended the meeting at which the guest speaker, Mrs Susan Wilson, spoke about Patient and Public Forums.
16. DONATION REQUESTS
RESOLVED: That in pursuance of the power conferred by Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 the following donation be made:-
The Ribchester Playing Field Trust £125
17. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
CPRE: Landscape character appreciation day
Ribble Valley Seniors Action Forum: Detail placed on parish noticeboard,.
Post Office: Reopening of Ribchester branch office.
18. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Council agreed to write to Nigel Evans MP about concerns with the proposed Early Day Motion which seeks to change policy on the use of mobile phones in hospitals.
19. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Agreed that this would be held at the Knowle Green Village Hall on Monday 19 June.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the Meeting at 9.30pm.