MINUTES
OF THE MEETING OF
BRADWALL
PARISH COUNCIL
Held online
by Zoom on Wednesday 23rd September 2020
PRESENT: Cllr. G. Gnyp Chairman BPC Cllr.
M. Ollier BPC
Cllr. R.
Smedley BPC Cllr.
S. Beck BPC
Cllr. M.
Acton BPC Mrs
F Stops Clerk
Cllr. J. Wray
- CEBC
MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC: None
NOTE
COVID19 Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic there were
no meetings in November 2020 or January 2021. Emergency legislation removed the
requirement for an AGM and Parish Meeting during the year and therefore the
current Chairman and Vice-Chairman will continue in post until May 2021.
1.
APOLOGIES: Cllr. G. Williams
Vice Chair BPC
2.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
3.
TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
a)
Dog Waste Bin
It was reported that the additional bin had been erected on Wood
Lane thanks to Cllr Williams for doing this.
b)
Highways
The Clerk gave an update on the current issues, particularly the
situation on Walnut Tree Lane. Cllr Gnyp asked Cllr Wray for his comments on
the current situation and lack of action from Cheshire East Highways. Cllr Wray
voiced his frustration on the budgetary constraints which meant that rural
locations were being neglected. It was agreed that a letter should be sent to
Cllr Laura Crane who is the current Cheshire East portfolio holder with
responsibility for Highways.
5.
FINANCE (Clerk)
a) The balance
sheet dated 24th March 2021 was received.
b)
The following payments was approved and
cheques signed:
G. Gnyp £68.33 for website expenses; F.
Stops - £199.20 Dog waste bin; F. Stops - £468.00 Clerks salary April-
September 2020.
c) Community
Benefit Fund the Clerk highlighted the balance and suggested that
parishioners be consulted on possible grants. Cllr Smedley proposed a footpath
to avoid the bad bends at The Smithy. It was agreed that the Clerk should make
some preliminary enquiries on the feasibility of such a project.
6.
PLANNING
MATTERS
a)
New
Applications.
20/4763C Hollins Green Farm Farmworkers dwelling. Details
were emailed to members during lockdown, no comments or objections submitted.
Currently no decision by Cheshire East.
20/5486C The Stables, Fousley Farm Single
storey kitchen extension. Refused 28/01/21
21/0266C Willow Lodge, Walnut Tree Lane Single
storey rear extension, linked corridor and new driveway entrance. No decision.
21/1136C Land at former Albion Chemical Works, Booth Lane Non material amendments to permission 09/2083C. Change of
house type and diversion of footpaths.
7.
CORRESPONDENCE
RECEIVED (Clerk)
Any relevant emails have been forwarded.
8.
WEBSITE
Cllr Gnyp presented a short report on a meeting attended, along
with Katrina Gnyp who maintains our website, on website accessibility. In
summary the current website performs very well with just a few changes required
to meet current accessibility legislation. It was resolved to receive the
recommendations of the report and implement the necessary modifications.
Proposed by Cllr G. Gnyp and seconded Cllr R. Smedley, agreed unanimously.
9.
TO RECEIVE
AND DISCUSS MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS AND CHESHIRE EAST MEMBER
None
10. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 19th May 2021, 8pm. May be subject to change
due to Covid-19 restrictions or regulations.
The Chairman thanked Councillor Mike Acton for setting up the Zoom
meeting.
The
meeting closed at 9.30pm.
Signed
by RFO/Clerk Chairman