UPTON BY CHESTER & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL

Meeting of the Upton by Chester and District Parish Council held on Monday 13^th July 2009 at The Pavilion, Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester

PRESENT:

Cllr Jean Evans (Chairman), Cllr Theresa Bartliff, Cllr John Butler,

Cllr Gerald Grant, Cllr Jill Houlbrook, Cllr Gill Jordan, Cllr Pat Lott,

Cllr Paul Lowry, Cllr Chris Reeve, Cllr Liz Squire and Cllr Miljenko Williams

Also Present: Dr Martin Carey of Urban Hope

Simon Mann of Chester Zoo

1. PRESENTATION BY SIMON MANN OF CHESTER ZOO:

Simon Mann, the Director of Development at Chester Zoo outlined to Members the proposal for the Natural Vision Project. He also explained that consultations were taking place at various venues in Chester over the next week to give a chance for local residents to view the plans and ask questions.

2. OPEN FORUM:

A local resident informed Members that there was no bus service from the Caughall Road area to the Bache.

Resolved: that Cllr Jill Houlbrook will get more information on this.

3. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:

Resolved: that the apologies received from Cllr Caroline Mosley, Cllr David Evans, Cllr Bryan Smith and Cllr Robert Thompson be approved.

4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:

Various Members who are also Members of Chester Zoo declared an interest in item 1.

5. MINUTES:

Resolved:

(a) that the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 18^th May 2009 be confirmed as a correct record.

(b) that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of 18^th May 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of the committee.

(c) that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of 8^th June 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of the committee.

(d) that the minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting of 8^th June 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of the committee.

(e) that the minutes of the Extra Special Parish Council meeting of 1^st July 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of the committee.

(f) that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of 1^st July 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of the committee.

6. PARISH COUNCIL 18^th May 2009.

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

7. PLANNING COMMITTEE – 18^th May 2009:

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

8. PLANNING COMMITTEE– 8^th June 2009:

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING – 8^th June 2009:

The Clerk reported that the cost of providing a wooden seat in the bus shelter at Bache Drive would be around £350. The Clerk also advised on information on lining the car park to made a pedestrian walkway. Members also discussed the wording for a sign for the gate at the tennis courts.

Resolved: (a) that the resolutions passed be approved.

(b) that the Clerk order the sign for the tennis courts.

(c) that the other issues be discussed at the next Environmental Committee meeting.

10. EXTRA SPECIAL PARISH COUNCIL – 1^st July 2009:

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

11. PLANNING COMMITTEE – 1^st July 2009:

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

12. UPDATE ON PAVILION PROJECT:

Dr Martin Carey reported on the visits to two projects in Liverpool with Members of

the Parish Council. Dr Carey also outlined the position so far and said that the Parish

Council need to support CDHT in it’s to approach the Homes Communities

Agency, for a potential grant allocation to provide social housing within the project.

Dr Carey also explained that further work was necessary with the Architect and

Parish Council agreement was needed to continue using the same firm. He advised

that there may be a cost involved, but that this would have to be agreed by the Parish

Council.

Resolved: (a) that the report be noted.

(b) that the Parish Council support CDHT in its approach to the HCA.

(c) that the current architect firm continue to be used.

13. COMMUNITY EVENT AT UPTON GOLF CLUB;

The Clerk advised on what information would be provided at the event and that three

Councillors were manning the table.

Resolved: that the report be noted.

14. DATES FOR MEETING WITH OFFICERS FROM CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER:

Resolved: that Cllr Jean Evans, Cllr John butler, Cllr Gill Jordan and the Clerk would meet with the Officers in September.

15. REVIEW OF COMMITTEES:

Resolved: that Cllr David Savage serve on the Planning Committee, the Finance Committee and the Environment Commmittee.

16. NEW REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE:

Cllr John Butler informed Members that he has requested this item, but that this matter

had now been resolved.

17. CHESHIRE VILLAGE QUIZ:

Nothing to report

18. COMMUNITY LINKS SCHEME:

Cllr Gerald Grant reported.

19. PUBLICATIONS:

Resolved: that the publications be received.

20. INVITATIONS:

Resolved: that the invitations be received.

21. ACCOUNTS REPORT:

It was moved by Cllr Chris Reeve and seconded by Cllr Gerald Grant that the accounts be approved.

Resolved: that the accounts be approved.

22. BANK BALANCES:

Members were informed of the following bank balances:

54131582 Yorkshire Bank £106,203.36

23. CORRESPONDENCE:

The Clerk reported on correspondence received.

24. DATE FOR NEXT ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:

Resolved: that the date be set as 2pm on Wednesday 19^th August 2009.

25. ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON WEBSITE:

The Clerk reported that Mr Pearn was happy to assist to improve the Homepage of the Parish Council Website.

Resolved: that the Clerk update the website where appropriate.