UPTON BY CHESTER & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL

Meeting of the Environment Committee of the Upton by Chester & District Parish Council held on Wednesday 19th August 2009 2009 at the Pavilion, Wealstone Lane.

Present:          Cllr Jean Evans (Chairman), Cllr Gerald Grant, Cllr Gill Jordan, Cllr Pat Lott, Cllr Chris Reeve, Cllr Bryan Smith and Cllr Robert Thompson

 

1.         APOLOGIES:

Resolved:       Apologies were received from Cllr John Butler and Cllr Theresa Bartliff,

 

2.         DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:

No declarations of interest were received.

 

3.         REPORT ON PLAY AREAS:

The Clerk reported on the play areas owned and managed by the Parish Council.  The Clerk also reported that some repairs were required at Wealstone Lane Play Area.

Resolved:       (a)        that the reports be noted.

                        (b)        that the Clerk arrange for the works to be completed.

                                   

4.         BENCH FOR BUS SHLETER AT THE BACHE:

Members discussed the cost of installing a bench in the shelter.  Cllr Robert Thompson suggested relinquishing the shelter to the Borough Council.

Resolved:       that the Clerk make enquires of the Borough Council.

 

5.         ALLOTMENTS:      

Members considered the information obtained by the Clerk and the likely costs

involved.  Members felt that the Parish Council did not have the finance for such a

scheme but that the Borough Council should be informed of the response from local

residents for allotments in the area.

Resolved:       that the contact the Borough Council.

 

6.         CAR PARK AT WEALSTONE LANE:

The Clerk reported that she had been advised by Highways that there should be no legal problem with regard to marking out a pedestrian walkway across the car park.  Members discussed the possible location for this. 

Resolved:       (a)        that the Clerk speak to the Doctors Surgery with regard to the positioning of the walkway markings.

 

7.         TREES AT MARL HEYES:

Members discussed the information given by the Tree Officer. Members had concerns about the ownership of the trees.

Resolved:       that the Clerk obtain information about the ownership of the trees.

 

 

 

 

8.         REQUEST FROM CHESTER ROAD CLUB:

The Clerk reported that Chester Road Club who use the field at Wealstone Lane for cycling lessons throughout the summer months, had requested a space in the area to put a lockable storage container for its equipment to enable them to expand the services they offer to young people.  Members had a lot of questions about the proposal and it was decided that the Clerk should obtain more information from the Club before making any decisions.

Resolved:       that the Clerk obtain the necessary information.

 

9.         REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE COMMUNITY PRIDE PRIZE-GIVING:

Resolved:       that either Cllr John Butler of Cllr Robert Thompson would represent the Parish Council.

 

10.       CORRESPONDENCE:

Members considered a letter received from Upton Tennis Club with regard the tennis courts.  Members felt that further information should be sought before any decisions were made.

Resolved:       that the Clerk obtain further information.

 

The Clerk also reported that she had received a telephone call from a resident in Daleside with regard to problems of youths camping and being noisy until the early hours of the morning, on the field adjacent to Daleside.  The Clerk reported that she had informed the Police.

Resolved:       that the Clerk also inform the PCSO and Community Wardens.

 

9.         DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

Resolved:       that the date be set at a later time.