UPTON BY CHESTER & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL

Meeting of the Upton by Chester and District Parish Council held

on Monday 3rd April 2006, at The Lecture Theatre, Chester Zoo, Upton, Chester

                       

PRESENT:    

Cllr. Jean Evans (Chairman), Cllr David Capstick, Cllr. John Cliffe,

Cllr Daphne Coles, Cllr David Evans, Cllr Gerald Grant, Cllr. Peter Griffiths,

Cllr Gill Jordan, Cllr Caroline Mosley, Cllr Phil Pearn, Cllr Chris Reeve,

Cllr. Bryan Smith, Cllr Robert Thompson and Cllr Liz Warrington.

 

1.         OPEN FORUM:

A local resident asked Members if a litter bin could be provided by the Village Pump.  Another residents requested if a dog bin could be provided for Marl Heyes Recreation Field.

Resolved:       that the Clerk ask the City Council if these could be provided.

 

2.         APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:

Apologies were received from Cllr Geoff Edwards and Cllr Patricia Lott.

Resolved:       that the absence is noted.

 

3.         DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:      

No declarations of interest were received.

 

4       MINUTES:

Resolved:      

(a)        that the minutes of the Parish Council meeting of 20th February 2006 be confirmed as a correct record.

(b)        that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of 20th February 2006 be confirmed as a correct record.

(c)        that the minutes of the Parish Communications Committee meeting of 9th March 2006 be confirmed as a correct record.

(d)        that the minutes of the Playing Fields Committee meeting of 9th March 2006 be confirmed as a correct record.

(e)        that the minutes of the Environmental Initiatives Committee meeting of 13th march 2006 be confirmed as a correct record.

 

5.         PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – 20th February 2006:

Bus shelter in Caughall Road – The Clerk reported that she had been advised by the City Council that there was no funding to provide a new shelter, but that the Parish Council could consider using the County Council scheme which involved paying £1,000 and £250 per year for maintenance.  The Clerk also reported that an article had been included in the next newsletter to obtain feedback from local residents as to the necessity of a bus shelter.

 

 

 

 

 

Pavements in Gatesheath Drive  - The Clerk reported that the County Council had no funding for this project, but would consider adding it to the list for the future.  The Clerk also reported that an article had been included in the next newsletter to obtain feedback from local residents as to their views.  Cllr Peter Griffiths asked if the Clerk could write again to the County Council. Members discussed this but felt that the feedback from local residents should be awaited before any further correspondence.  Cllr Peter Griffiths informed Members that he was not happy about this.

Buses on St James Avenue  - The Clerk reported that the Acting Head of Upton High had agreed to send a copy of the school’s travel plan when it was available and was also willing to meet with Members to discuss ways of solving