MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF
BRADWALL PARISH
COUNCIL – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Held on Wednesday 18th May
2022
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
PRESENT: Cllr.
G. Gnyp – Chairman BPC Cllr. S. Beck – BPC
Cllr M. Acton - BPC Cllr. M. Ollier – BPC Mrs
F Stops – Clerk
IN ATTENDANCE: John
Wray, Elaine Gnyp, Tori Collier
1. APOLOGIES: Apologies
were received from Councillor R Smedley
2.
To
receive the Financial Statement
The Clerk presented the financial
statement as a typical accounts year for Bradwall
Parish Council.
Income
2021/22
|
Date |
Details |
Amount |
|
12/04/2021 |
1st
Instalment Precept 2021/2022 |
825.00 |
|
30/04/2021 |
Interest |
0.01 |
|
31/08/2021 |
Interest |
0.01 |
|
07/09/2021 |
2nd
Instalment Precept 2021/2022 |
825.00 |
|
31/12/2021 |
Interest |
0.01 |
|
17/03/2022 |
Lightsource
Community Benefit |
5863.39 |
Expenditure
2021/22
|
Date |
Details |
ChequeNo. |
Amount |
VAT |
|
|
07/04/2021 |
G.
Gnyp |
393 |
68.33 |
11.39 |
Website
Expenses |
|
26/04/2021 |
Scottish
Power |
DD |
26.21 |
1.25 |
Street
Lighting |
|
19/05/2021 |
Mrs
F Stops |
394 |
468.00 |
|
Clerk's
Salary |
|
19/05/2021 |
ChALC |
395 |
52.92 |
|
Membership
Fee |
|
19/05/2021 |
Zurich
Municipal |
396 |
257.60 |
|
Insurance |
|
26/07/2021 |
Scottish
Power |
DD |
26.46 |
1.26 |
Street
Lighting |
|
22/09/2021 |
Bradwall
Village Hall |
397 |
25.00 |
|
Hall
Hire |
|
22/09/2021 |
G.
Gnyp |
398 |
58.33 |
9.72 |
Website
Expenses |
|
26/10/2021 |
Scottish
Power |
DD |
26.84 |
1.28 |
Street
Lighting |
|
19/11/2021 |
Cheshire
East Council |
399 |
500.00 |
|
Deposit
for signs |
|
08/12/2021 |
Mrs
F Stops |
400 |
508.00 |
|
Clerk's
Salary |
|
27/01/2022 |
Scottish
Power |
DD |
26.84 |
1.28 |
Street
Lighting |
|
23/03/2022 |
G.
Gnyp |
401 |
57.46 |
9.58 |
Website
Expenses |
|
23/03/2022 |
GGN
Services Ltd |
402 |
102.00 |
17.00 |
Repair
work |
Balances at
31/03/2022
|
Account
Balances on 31/03/22 |
|
|
Current
Account |
1157.02 |
|
Reserve
Account |
153.54 |
|
Community
Benefit Fund Account |
23689.97 |
|
|
25000.53 |
3.
Any
questions on the Financial Statement
A proportion of
the balance is already reserved for the installation of the footpath project.
Fiona suggested
that part payment of the Hollins Green signs is made from the Community Benefit
Fund.
Bradwall Village Hall Charity
The Charity is due to cease with the Charity Commission and there may be
a donation for the Community Benefit Fund but this is
to be confirmed.
4.
To
receive the Chairman’s Report
Councillor Gnyp
presented the Chairman’s report. There are a number of
highway issues ongoing in the Parish which we will continue to work with
Cheshire East Council. There are a number of active
projects such as the footpath and the installation of new Hollins Green signs.
The Parish Council are sadden by the loss of Bradwall
Village Hall as a community asset and is now in the care of the Barlow family
for Fodens Brass Band and the Bakery. This year we
received the resignation of Godfrey Williams due to ill health from the Parish
Council, we thank him for his input as a councillor and a pillar of the local
community. Sadly Fiona Stops is relocating and
stepping down as Clerk for the Parish Council. Councillor Gnyp both personally
and on behalf of the Councillors thanked Fiona for her dedication to the
community during her time as Clerk and presented her with a small gift. Councillor
Gnyp sends thanks to Katrina Gnyp for her support with the website and
migration of the emails and website which has been a difficult issue to
resolve.
Councillor Gnyp
thanked all the Parish Councillors for their support and input.
5.
Your
Questions Invited
No questions
were received.
The Annual
General Meeting closed at 8:26pm
MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF
BRADWALL PARISH
COUNCIL – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Held on Wednesday 18th May
2022
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
PRESENT: Cllr.
G. Gnyp – Chairman BPC Cllr.
S. Beck – BPC
Cllr M. Acton - BPC Cllr. M. Ollier – BPC Mrs
F Stops – Clerk
IN ATTENDANCE: Elaine
Gnyp, Tori Collier
1.
Apologies
for absence
Apologies were
received from Councillor Richard Smedley
2.
To receive any Declaration of Interests
regarding Agenda items
Councillor G Gnyp declared an interested in agenda
item 5.
3.
To appoint a Chairman
to serve until the next General Meeting
Councillor G Gnyp was proposed as Chairman by
Councillor Ollier and seconded by Councillor Beck.
4.
To appoint a Vice-chairman to serve
until the next General Meeting
Councillor Acton was proposed as Vice Chairman by
Councillor G Gnyp and seconded by Councillor Ollier.
5.
To co-opt new Councillor – Elaine Gnyp
Councillor Acton proposed to co-opt E Gnyp as a
Councillor for Bradwall Parish Councillor and seconded by Councillor Beck.
6.
To approve Minutes of the meeting held
on Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Members resolved to
approve the minutes of the meeting held on 19th May 2021. Agreement
was proposed by Councillor Gnyp and seconded by Councillor Acton.
7.
To discuss Matters Arising from the last
meeting:
a)
Highways
Councillor G
Gnyp noted the drainage issue on Smithy Bend has a temporary solution. The
issue is the pipe work into the drain going into the brook. This will be an
issue again this Winter.
Action: Clerk
to email to Highways Department at Cheshire East Council for Bradwall to raise
the poor condition of the highways.
b)
Boundary signs for Hollins Green
Clerk F Stops
noted that an invoice for £765.14 inclusive of VAT which includes installation
of the signs has been issued.
Action: Clerk
to contact Cheshire East Council in terms of timescale of completion.
c)
Footpath for Smithy bend – update
Councillor G
Gnyp discussed the progress of the project. The specification has been agreed
and the route has been walked through for clarity. The path will be 1.5m wide with
100mm base. This will not affect the hedge and the fence will be covered with
wire mesh and there will no access to the surrounding fields. There will be no
gate access. The costs are due to be firmed up with three quotes to be
attained.
d)
To discuss possible alternative options
for meeting venues.
It was
resolved that Sandbach Rugby Club will be the venue for the ongoing Parish
Council meetings. There is no cost per meeting but a donation to the Rugby Club
charity will be made as appropriate.
Action: Clerk
to contact Chris Bennett at the Rugby Club to confirm bookings.
8.
Finance (Clerk)
a)
To approve and sign the AGAR Certificate
of Exemption for the year ending 31st March 2022
This item was
resolved.
b)
To approve and sign the Annual
Governance Statement for the year ending 31st March 2022 (Section 1
of Annual Return)
This item was
resolved.
c)
To approve and sign the Accounting
Statement for the year ending 31st March 2022 (Section 2 of Annual
Return)
This item was
resolved
d)
To receive the receipts and payments
balance sheet dated 18th May 2022
This item was
noted.
e)
To approve payments:
|
Payee |
Invoice Ref |
Amount |
|
|
Direct
Debit |
Scottish
Power |
Electric
Supply |
£41.48 |
|
Cheque 403 |
Bradwall Ltd |
Room Hire |
£50.00 |
|
Cheque 404 |
Cheshire East Council |
Boundary Signs |
£765.41 |
|
Cheque 405 |
F Stops |
Clerk Salary |
£522.00 |
|
Cheque 406 |
CHALC |
Affiliation Fee |
£57.60 |
The above
payments were authorised.
f)
To receive details of options for
running the Parish Council payroll
Action: Clerk
to contact potential payroll providers.
g)
To receive details of options for
improved banking facilities, including online banking.
This item was
not discussed.
h)
To agree a training course budget for
the Clerk.
The new Clerk is attending a
introduction session with CHALC, it was approved to fund this training.
9.
Planning Matters
New:
22/1173C
Bridge Cottage – Certificate of lawful development for the proposed
demolition of existing garden shed and erection of brick built shed with tiled
roof – No comments
Outstanding:
21/5202C
Fields Farm, Congleton Road – Change of use of field to allow touring caravan
pitches including associated hardstanding. No decision.
22/0135N
Willow Lodge, Walnut Tree Lane – variation of condition on existing permission
21/0266C. No decision.
22/0665C The
Oaklands, Bradwall Road – Relocation of front door with timber porch and
additional first floor circular windows. No decision
22/0703C Wood
Cottage, Wood Lane – Internal works including moving and increasing
size of openings. Replacement of garden room. No decision.
10.
Correspondence Received (Clerk)
Any relevant information has been circulated via
email.
11.
To receive and discuss matters raised by
members
Action: It was resolved to fund
the Hollins Green signs using the Community Benefit Fund.
To agree Date of Next Meeting
All meetings
commence at 8:00pm/
20th
July 2022
21st
September 2022
16th
November 2022
The meeting
closed at 9.37pm.
Signed by
RFO/Clerk Chairman