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ESSINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT Minutes of Essington Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 9th March 2015 at 7-00pm
PRESENT:
Councillor D J Clifft
Councillor W Haddon
Councillor D James
Councillor K Pace
Councillor J Smallman
Councillor B Tarbuck
Councillor A Gibbons
Councillor M North (Vice-Chairman)
Councillor R Bradburn
Councillor P Lever
Councillor G Southern
Councillor C Steel
Councillor B Whitehouse
Also present County Councillor Mike Lawrence
The Chairman Councillor David J Clifft welcomed Members to this month’s meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A resident commented on the Pool facility and the Community.
A resident was present regarding the Wyrley FC tournament but did not comment.
Crime Statistics for the period 9th February to 8th March 2015 –
1. Burglary dwellings
0
2. Theft of motor vehicles
1(Long Lane)
Theft from motor vehicle 0
3. Drugs
0
4. Violence
0
5. Antisocial Behaviour
1(Hill Street)
6. RTC
2(Bursnip Road – Hobnock Road)
1. APOLOGIES - None
2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS OF MEMBERS - None
3. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING ON THE 9TH FEBRUARY 2015
Minutes proposed by Councillor June Smallman seconded by the Councillor Beryl Tarbuck and carried.
4. MATTERS ARISING (FROM LAST MEETINGS MINUTES) - NONE
5. COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT – County Councillor Mike Lawrence attended the meeting and issued his report
outlining the County Council’s proposals for the next financial year. Members discussed the report, Councillor Denise James
asked about the reduction of children centre. Members raised ward issues Councillor Beryl Tarbuck commented on the proposed
work in Broad Lane, Councillor Chris Steel raised the footpath along Berry Brook, Councillor Winston Haddon commented on the
roadway on Sneyd Lane, Councillor Bryn Whitehouse commented on the layby on Old Hampton Lane, County Councillor Mike
Lawrence noted all comments and will check and come back.
6. WYRLEY FC – Tournament – Members discussed the proposed event and raised concerns about parking on Long Lane and the
disruption to residents, Councillor Bert Gibbons proposed that the residents are sent information about the event and given the
chance to comment seconded by Councillor Peter Lever votes 10 for 3 against therefore carried.
7. ESSINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE PROPOSED REFURBISHMENT
 Phase 9 –work on the roof still outstanding awaiting better weather.
The Chairman commented on the boiler in the playgroup which was not working and needed several parts, the boiler has
been replaced.
8.CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence received has been delivered to Members either by email or hard copies.
Councillor Winston Haddon commented on an application to carry out work on a TPO tree o/s 62 Sneyd Lane, he had visited the site
and commented that the tree was in need of work, but need to be monitored.
Councillor Bryn Whitehouse commented on the recent Police Locality Meeting, he said the turnout was low and discussed the contents
of the meeting.
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9. PLANNING MATTERS
a. The following plans have been submitted for consideration:
14/01023/FUL Proposed car barn within residential curtilage 2 Old Manor Cottages Bognop Road – no objections
15/00127/FUL Ground floor & Ist floor rear extensions, breakfast room & bedroom above at 85 Brownshore Lane – no
objections.
15/00136/FUL Detached garage The New Farm House New Landywood Lane – objections overdevelopment of site –Change of
Street scene out of character – no special reasons
15/00184/FUL Single storey side & rear extension 5 Forrest Avenue – no objections
b. The following applications have been approved:
None
c. The following applications have been refused:
None
10. FINANCE
A. To note the Councils Bank balances at 28.02.15 Current Account £56177.35 Deposit Account. £16.82 Reserve Account 1
£0.67,Reserve Account 2 £ 3.63 Reserve Account 3 £1.11,Charity Account £484.55 and Petty Cash £100
Less unpresented cheques £2792.17
Reconciliation : Balance B/fwd £50,788.22
Plus receipts
£13,304.13
Less payments £10.100.39
Balance c/fwd £53,991.96
To RESOLVE that the following cheques be issued:Chq
No.
Payee
Details
103170
Plyvine Catering Ltd
Surcharge x 2
103171
P S Mason
Cherry picker to remove Christmas lights
103172
A F Blakemore Ltd
Tea room stock – February 2015
103173
103174
B G Ground
Maintenance
Coinadrink Ltd
103175
103176
Nett (£)
VAT (£)
Total
(£)
83.34
16.66
100.00
100.00
-
100.00
1142.88
34.44
1177.32
January ground maintenance
320.00
64.00
384.00
Tearoom stock February 2015
334.79
-
334.79
Hodsons Bloxwich Ltd
Skip for Long Lane
130.00
26.00
156.00
Barrier – tidy up coin receptor
2670.00
534.00
3204.00
103177
Midland Control
Systems
The Grapevine
89.00
-
89.00
103178
Windsor the Printers
78.00
15.60
93.60
103179
Brownshore playgroup CCTV
187.50
37.50
225.00
103180
Fife Installation &
Maintenance
HMRC
February PAYE
894.67
-
894.67
103181
Veolia ES UK Ltd
January refuse ECC
284.40
56.88
341.28
103182
C E Gracey
Petty Cash
93.40
5.88
99.28
103183
Alliance Disposables
Ltd
Cleaning materials
47.42
9.48
56.90
Tea room advertisement for March – Cannock
edition
2015/16 Fishing permits
103184
Cheques issued this month to be approved - The cheques were proposed by Councillor Beryl Tarbuck seconded by
Councillor Bob Bradburn and carried.
Statement of Income & Expenditure up to 28th February 2015 proposed by Councillor June Smallman seconded by
Councillor Denise James and carried.
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Statement of Income & Expenditure for the refurbishment of Essington Community Centre up to 28th February 2015 –
Proposed by Councillor Bryn Whitehouse seconded by Councillor Peter Lever and carried.
Statement of Income & Expenditure for the Tearoom for the Month of February 2015 – proposed by Councillor Ken Pace
seconded by Councillor Peter Lever and carried.
Budget 2015/16 – Approval – The budget was proposed by Councillor June Smallman seconded by Councillor Bob Bradburn
and carried
Precept Cuts 2015/16 - The Chairman confirmed that no figures have been received for the forthcoming for the next financial
year.
11. SNEYD LANE

Flooding –.Councillor Winston Haddon commented on the ongoing investigation, that readings had been taken on the
water table and consideration will now be given as to what work is carried out.

Road Humps & Footpaths – As discussed in County Councillor’s Report.
12. WESTCROFT- Berry Brook - as discussed in County Councillor’s Report.

Verges Councillor June Smallman commented that Royal Mail & the children’s bus are both still driving on the verges,
the clerk will report again.
13. BROAD LANE FOOTPATHS – Councillor Beryl Tarbuck commented that there was a pothole in the road which has
been reported but has not been repaired, the clerk will chase up.
14. OPEN SPACE LAND SJ96760348 – The clerk confirmed that a preliminary application was being made to land registry.
15. TRAFFIC CONTROL - Barrier & Traffic Pads The new barrier is fully installed and working, tokens are required
morning and afternoon to exit the site. Additional signage is being made and will be installed shortly.
16. DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT –Councillor David Clifft J P commented on his monthly meetings and visits
throughout the parish, Members discussed various issues
17. DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Monday 13th April 2015
18. CLOSURE
CHAIRMAN
DATE