UPTON BY CHESTER & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL

Meeting of the Upton by Chester and District Parish Council held on Monday 6^th April 2009 at Upton Heath School, Upton Lane, Upton, Chester

PRESENT:

Cllr Jean Evans (Chairman), Cllr John Butler, Cllr David Evans,

Cllr Jill Houlbrook, Cllr Gill Jordan, Cllr Paul Lowry, Cllr Caroline Mosley,

Cllr Chris Reeve, Cllr Bryan Smith, Cllr Liz Squire, Cllr Robert Thompson

and Cllr Miljenko Williams

1. OPEN FORUM:

Two local residents spoke about item 10 as below.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:

Resolved: that the apologies received from Cllr Gerald Grant, Cllr Theresa Bartliff, and Cllr Pat Lott be approved.

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:

No declarations were received.

4. MINUTES:

Resolved:

(a) that the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 23^rd February 2009 be confirmed as a correct record.

(b) that the minutes of the Environment Committee meeting of 11^th March 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of the committee.

5. PARISH COUNCIL – 23^rd February 2009:

There was no further information to report.

6. ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING – 11^th March 2009:

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

7. UPDATE ON PAVILION PROJECT:

It was decided in the absence of Cllr Theresa Bartliff not to discuss the questions she

had asked at that time. The Chairman and the Clerk reported on a forthcoming meeting

with Dr Carey to start the process of the specification of the new building.

8. RISK ASSESSSMENT:

Resolved: that the Risk Assessment be approved.

9. ELECTORAL REVIEW OF CHESTER WEST AND CHESTER:

Cllr David Evans reported to members. Members discussed future ward changes.

Resolved: that the Clerk write to the new authority, to ask that where practicable, Parish and Authority wards are as co-terminus.

10. GREEN DAY on 4^th July 2009:

Two members of the public spoke to Members about carbon footprint surveys that had been carried out in the area. They also spoke about the forthcoming Green Day and asked for support from the Parish Council in whatever way possible.

Resolved: that the Parish Council gives its support.

11. REQUEST FROM LOCAL RESIDENT WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

The Chairman reported that she had been contacted by a local resident with concerns

that there was no bus service from Upton to the railway station. Cllr John Butler also

informed members that the park and ride in some areas had been reduced from 6 per

hour to 4 per hour and that there were long queues and people complaining.

Resolved: (a) that the Chairman look into the bus service to the railway station.

(b) that the Clerk get details of the reduction in park and ride services.

12. CHESHIRE VILLAGE QUIZ:

The Chairman reported.

13. COMMUNITY LINKS SCHEME:

Cllr David Evans reported.

14. PUBLICATIONS:

Resolved: that the publications be received.

15. INVITATIONS:

Resolved: that the invitations be received.

16. ACCOUNTS REPORT:

It was moved by Cllr David Evans and seconded by Cllr Bryan Smith that the accounts be approved.

Resolved: that the accounts be approved.

17. BANK BALANCES:

Members were informed of the following bank balances:

54131582 Yorkshire Bank £126,594.21

18. CORRESPONDENCE:

The Clerk reported on correspondence received.

19. ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON WEBSITE:

Resolved: that the Clerk update the website where appropriate.

20. DATE FOR NEXT PAVILION COMMITTEE MEETING:

Resolved: that the date be set as 5pm on Tuesday 12^th May 2009.