Rainford Parish Council
MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2015 COMMENCING AT 7.00pm
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT RAINFORD VILLAGE HALL
Present:
In attendance:
Councillors: Aspinall, Brown, Grice, G Jones, P Jones, Lee, Long, Monk
D Mussell, L Mussell, D Nichols, R Nichols, Reynolds (Chairman),
Wesley
S Powell (Clerk)
V Nelson (Administration Assistant)
2 Residents
Absent: None
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335.
APOLOGIES: Councillor: Collins (family commitments)
DECLARATION OF INTEREST:
Councillor Reynolds – non-pecuniary 344.1.P/2015/0612/S73
Councillor L Mussell – non-pecuniary 337
Councillor Grice – non-pecuniary 344.3
336.
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN:
The Chairman reminded members of the forthcoming Art Exhibition and the need to fill the rota
for supervising the hall.
337.
TO HEAR AND PESPOND TO ANY QUESTIONS/DEPUTATIONS BY COUNCILLORS OR
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC:
Mr & Mrs Willis of Lakeside Gardens re the displacement of traffic that will be caused by the
redevelopment of the Ex-servicemen’s club on Cross Pit Lane
Mrs Willis raised a complaint because Lakeside Gardens was not included in the letter drop
from St Helens Council of the Statement of Community Involvement concerning the ExServicemen’s Club. Residents of Lakeside Gardens were first informed on 25.07.15 by letter
from St Helens Traffic Department, which was after the letter drop. Mr & Mrs Willis do not
believe that Lakeside Gardens is a safe place for parents to drop off and pick up children
attending Rainford CE Primary.
Mr & Mrs Willis were informed that the Parish Council had raised concerns with the Borough
Council and that Lakeside Gardens will not be promoted as a drop off zone. Also, that the
Landlord of the Derby Arm has offered the car park there as an alternative.
Mr & Mrs Willis were informed that the land behind the Village Hall is owned by St Helens
Council and the Parish Council has no jurisdiction over it.
Mr & Mrs Willis left the meeting at 7.25pm
Councillor Dennis Mussell re the area of land at the front of the Village Hall
Councillor Mussell informed the meeting that he had met with Peter Reddington about the
flowerbed being overshadowed and the alternative placements of plants. A short discussion
ensued and Councillor D Nichols stated she would take the issue to the Rainford in Bloom
Steering Group. Councillor Wesley suggested that Mr Reddington be asked to produce a plan
for the area. Councillor Lee requested that the bushes near the steps are trimmed and that the
white lines are repainted.
338.
POLICE REPORT
The Clerk read out a summary of the report. (See Appendix 1)
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339.
TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY 27 JULY 2015 AND THE FINANCE, PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2015
Councillor Wesley asked if the residents who had attended the meeting had been given a copy
of the draft minutes for the meeting held on 27.07.15. The Clerk stated that minutes are always
given to members of the public who attend the meeting.
RESOLVED:
That the minutes be agreed as a true and accurate record.
340.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
322. - Councillor Grice asked about the costings for the Christmas Tree. Councillor L Mussell
explained and also informed the meeting that a new Christmas Tree would be placed in the
centre of the Village this year following the improvements, which will be funded by the Borough
Councillors’ improvement fund. The lights will be switched on sometime on 04.12.15.
328 - Councillor L Mussell indicated that the issue with the barrier in The Spinney with regard
to the Rainford 10k had been resolved.
341.
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Councillor Aspinall proposed that the Income and Expenditure Figures be accepted. This was
seconded by Councillor R Nichols and carried unanimously.
(See Appendix 2)
342.
ST HELENS DISTRICT FIRE COVER CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
The document had been circulated with the agenda. A discussion took place.
It was proposed by Councillor Reynolds and seconded by Councillor Brown that Rainford
Parish Council endorsed the proposal to open a new Fire Station in the town centre at the site
on Canal Street. This was carried unanimously.
The Clerk was asked to write to the Fire & Rescue Service to inform it of the Parish Council’s
decision.
343.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Clerk summarised the following correspondence, reading the entire document where
requested:
Email from MPF Communications regarding HMT consultation on HMT Public sector pay cap of
£95k
Letter from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority regarding failure to comply and the details of
the implemented agreed action plan
Card from Mr & Mrs MacRae thanking the PC for flowers and Rob’s visit with £20 donation for
Rainford in Bloom (RiB)
Rainford Heritage Society Newsletter
Letter from Opus Energy confirming the change to them for the provision of electricity
Leaflet re Insurance for Local Councils (the Fixed term with Zurich expires next year)
Letter from Attivo confirming it’s quote for the installation of the new firm alarm system and
the starting date for the work
Email from Cllr L Mussell confirming access to the Councillor’s Improvement Fund for RiB
Letter from Barclaycard regarding new pricing policy from 01.10.15. Debit card transactions will
be charged at £0.01 each (ad valorum 1.00% ). All refunds £0.30 Monthly rental charge for unit
increasing from £10 to £20. No change for charge for credit cards.
The Clerk was asked to research the possibility of a cheaper option.
Email from Hawk Alarms with quote for extending the security camera to include the outside
doors and latch locks for each of the offices. - £1010
Notice of AGM of SLCC
Copy of Clerk Magazine
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13. Letter from NHS Blood and Transplant confirming dates and requesting help with publicising the
next session
14. Statement from Viridor (This money not owed £16.20 as service not provided)
15. Leaflet – The Essential guide to automatic enrolment (pension scheme)
16. Letter from the Pensions Regulator confirming the date the automatic enrolment duties start is
01.10.16
17. Tickets from Britain in Bloom for the Award ceremony on 30.10.15
18. Copy of Clerk and Councils Direct with advert for Solar powered trees (with lights)
19. Email from firm advertising the above - Trees for lampposts cost £105 per half unit!!
20. Letter from Rainford Rangers requesting a donation.
21. Email from Rainford Rangers with accounts
22. Email re Health & Safety training
23. Police report
Additionally, the office has dealt with approximately 3074 emails, 240 phone calls and 117 visitors
2283 ‘Likes ‘on FB Page (1163)
RESOLVED:
That the Correspondence be accepted.
344.
COMMITTEE & COUNCILLOR REPORTS
 Community Development – Rainford in Bloom
Councillor D Nichols informed the meeting that the Steering Group was meeting weekly again
and had arranged 2 planting sessions on 03.10.15 and 10.10.15. Peter Reddington has devised
the plan for the planting and the containers will also be redone.
Councillor L Mussell wished congratulations to be recorded for the Rainford in Bloom team.
 Finance, Planning & Administration
No committee meeting had taken place prior to this meeting.
1. Plans - 6 sets of plans were considered
P/2015/0612/S73 After a short discussion, the Clerk was requested to send a
letter of objection regarding this application.
RESOLVED:
That the plans be agreed en bloc
2. Income & Expenditure – No queries
3. Donation to Rainford Band – Following a short debate, it was accepted that all
organisations must follow the approved procedure
4. Fire Authority Agreed Action Plan – Arrangements have been made to have the
new Fire Alarm System installed and the Fire Extinguishers have been moved
and updated where necessary. Councillor D Mussell stated that it would be
necessary for all staff to undergo Emergency Evacuation training.
5. Art Exhibition – Councillor P Jones suggested that the Art Exhibition should be
scrapped after this year. A brief discussion resulted in agreement to put the Art
Exhibition as a separate agenda item for the next meeting.
6. Extension of CCTV to include cameras on the front external doors – a long
awaited quote had arrived and as it was over £1000, 2 other quotes would need
to be obtained.
 Borough Council
Councillor L Mussell reported that there have been 22 complaints about the noise of the new
road surface on the By-pass. Apparently, the road will take 6 months to bed in, after which time
the noise will decrease.
The Linear Park is to be promoted as a cycling path for children and an outside gym is a
possibility.
A request has been submitted to have a Zebra Crossing on Old Lane where the Linear Park
crosses the road.
Crank footpaths are being improved.
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345.
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS
Councillor Reynolds initiated a discussion about the Festival of Carols held annually in the Village
Hall. In recent years the event has been very poorly attended. A discussion took place.
It was proposed by Councillor D Nichols and seconded by Councillor D Mussell that the Festival of
Carols is cancelled this year. The motion was carried unanimously
346.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor D Nichols informed the meeting about ‘The Magic of Christmas’ which is a
Christmas Tree festival taking place at All Saints Church the first weekend in December.
Last time this event was held, the Parish Council did not sponsor a Christmas Tree,
which she felt was a mistake. All agreed that the Parish Council should have a tree this
time.
2. Councillor Long requested that the noticeboard outside the Village Hall is kept up-todate
3. Councillor D Mussell asked for an item to be on the agenda for the next meeting
regarding the Junction Ward and RiB. Councillor Nichols extended an invitation to
Councillor D Mussell to attend the next RiB Steering Group meeting instead, which he
accepted.
4. Councillor Reynolds asked the meeting to support the campaign against the closure of
St Helens court. Councillor R Nichols stated that there is an online petition.
It was proposed by Councillor Reynolds and seconded by Councillor Aspinall that Rainford Parish
Council supported the campaign against the closure of St Helens Court. The motion was carried.
5. Councillor Wesley asked about the request for sponsorship for the Village Firework
display. Following a short discussion it was agreed that the Parish Council do not wish
to help fund the display.
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DIARY DATES
3.10.15
12 – 15.10.15
21.10.15
26.10.15
30.10.15
31.10.15
11am – 11.30am
11am – 7pm
6.30pm
7pm
10.30am
7.30pm
Borough Councillors’ surgery
Art Exhibition
FPA Committee meeting
Full Council Meeting
North West in Bloom Award Ceremony
Halloween Ball (Chairman’s Fundraiser)
There being no other business, the meeting closed at 8.45pm
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Chairman
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APPENDIX 1
Merseyside Police Crime Report, presented to the Rainford Parish Council Meeting,
The Village Hall, Church Road, Rainford, September 2015. The report will cover any
crimes committed or reported to the Police and any other incidents of note between 1st
August 2015 and 31st August 2015.
Apologies are given for non-attendance by the following officers:
 Constable (4250) Laura Boyle
 PCSO (0211) Keith Howard
 PCSO (0165) Neil Draper
Crime figures for this period:
ASB = 10 (Incidents occurring on: Siding Ln, Junction Rd, Berringtons Ln, Springfield,
Ormskirk Rd, Church Rd, Lords Fold, Old Ln, Kendal Dr, Scarisbrick Rd)
Criminal Damage = 5 (Incidents occurring on: Inglewood Rd, A570 Rainford By-Pass,
Maggots Nook Rd, Higher Ln, Springfield)
Burglary / Attempt Burglary = 8 (Incidents occurring on: Thickwood Moss Ln, Church
Rd, Junction Rd, Berringtons Ln, Old Ln, News Ln)
Theft Other = 0
Theft of / or from a Motor Vehicle = 2 (Incidents occurring on: News Ln, Old Ln)
(i)
Have Your Say Meeting – The next Rainford Priority Meeting will be held on
18th September 2015 at Rainford Police Station, Church Road between
18:00pm & 19:00pm, where your local Policing team will be on hand to offer
advice and help with any problems you are having.
.
PCSO (0211) Keith Howard
D3 Neighbourhood Team
Rainford Police Station
Tel: 0151 777 6055
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APPENDIX 2
RAINFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Income & Expenditure 2015 - 2016
Aug-15
Expenditure
Date
03.08.15
03.08.15
03.08.15
05.08.15
05.08.15
05.08.15
07.08.15
10.08.15
12.08.15
12.08.15
12.08.15
12.08.15
17.08.15
18.18.15
18.18.15
18.18.15
18.18.15
18.08.15
18.08.15
18.08.15
18.08.15
20.08.15
21.08.15
25.08.15
28.08.15
28.08.15
28.08.15
Income
Company
Detail
ICO
Information Commission Fee
Barclays Bank
Bank Charges
Cleanse cleaning Solutions Ltd Cleaning
Wendys Flowers
Anniversary Flowers
BDO
External Audit - Annual return
Merseyside Pension Fund
Lump Sum Contribution
Asda/S Powell
Soap
Barclycard
Merchant Charges
St Helens Council
Salaries
St Helens Council
Pensions
St Helens Council
National Insurance
St Helens Council
Fees
Scottish Power
Electricity
St Helens Council
Salaries
St Helens Council
Pensions
St Helens Council
National Insurance
St Helens Council
Fees
Ravenhead Services Ltd
Hire of Tablecloths
P B Electrical
Socket and switch repairs
Scottish Power
Electricity - Paviliion
Mahood Marquees
Hire of Round Tables
Greenhope Recycling & Waste Services
Glass Recycling
CPRE
Membership subscription
Titan Telecom
Telephone & Broadband
British Gas
Gas
St Helens Council
Rates
Service, replacement and re-siting of
Direct Fire & safety Ltd
Fire Extinguishers
Bar Sales
Main Hall
Reception Room
Rent
Other
Current Account
£
£
£
£
£
£
Total
VAT
£
35.00
£
9.78
£
307.50
£
40.00 £
6.67
£
516.00 £
86.00
£ 2,100.00
£
4.00 £
0.67
£
28.99 £
3.16
£ 4,150.53
£
272.61
£
110.13
£
40.00
£
379.00 £
63.17
£ 3,291.92
£
272.61
£
93.00
£
36.00
£
14.40 £
2.40
£
70.00
£
41.02 £
2.01
£
103.20 £
17.20
£
8.10 £
1.35
£
36.00
£
74.96 £
12.49
£ 1,021.63 £
170.27
£ 1,208.00
£
181.14
£ 14,445.52
£
£
30.19
395.58
3,905.35
1,039.00
396.00
1,793.25
2,020.12
9,153.72
August Opening Balance
£ 9,843.10
Total Income
Expenses
Transfers in
Transfers Out
Closing Balance
Bank Balances @ 31.08.15
Bar
Current
High Interest
Debtors @ 31.08.15
Bank Balances + Debtors
Chairman
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£ 4,387.12
-£ 14,445.52
£ 5,325.86
-£
83.50
£ 5,027.06
£ 14,332.99
£ 5,027.06
£ 46,093.56
£ 65,453.61
£ 7,022.25
£ 72,475.86
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