Minutes May 2021

DUTTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting held on Wednesday 12th May 2021 at 7.45 at Davenports Tea Room.

Present: Councillors Bloor, P Brierley-Jones, C Brierley-Jones, Davenport, Hough, D Antrobus, County Councillor L Gibbon

  1. APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from Councillors W Antrobus & Morris, County Councillors Wright and Marshall.

  1. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Bloor made a declaration of Interest.

  1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN 2021/2022

Councillor P Brierley-Jones was proposed and seconded as the Chairman for 2021/2022.  This was accepted.

  1. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRMAN 2021/2022

Councillor Ian Davenport was proposed and seconded as the Vice Chairman.  This was accepted.

  1. To confirm the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 17th March 2021

          MATTERS ARISING

  • Land at Rear of Northwich Road – The revised letter had been accepted by members and the clerk would get them sent out asap.
  • Drainage issues Higher Lane – A resident of Higher Lane had contacted the Clerk again regarding issues of flooding on Higher Lane.  The Clerk has asked the resident to keep informing CW&C of these matters and would forward their concerns to Councillor Gibbon who would take the matter further.
  • Dutton Oak – This was still a work in progress.
  • Tunnel Top Fence – Although CW&C had informed the Council that an application had been sent for the fence, nothing official had yet been received.
  1. CORRESPONDENCE
  • CHALC Membership 2021/22: £ 132.48 – This was passed for payment.
  • Zurich Insurance – £ 144.59 – This was passed for payment.

 

  1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Two storey extension to side and partial rear, two storey extension to front, new roof with increased ridge height new pitched roof to garage and demolition of outbuilding

Tall Tree Northwich Road Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4JY

Ref. No: 21/01198/FUL | Received: Wed 17 Mar 2021 | Validated: Wed 17 Mar 2021

Status: Pending – NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED

Erection of Sheds, Oil Tank, Electrical Distribution Kiosk, Sewage Treatment Plant and Green House

Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY

Ref. No: 20/04474/FUL | Received: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 22 Apr 2021

Status: Pending – NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED

Erection of Sheds, Oil Tank, Electrical Distribution Kiosk, Sewage Treatment Plant and Green House

Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY

Ref. No: 20/04475/LBC | Received: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 22 Apr 2021

Status: Pending – NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED

CCTV Installation

Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY

Ref. No: 20/04469/LBC | Received: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 12 Apr 2021

Status: Pending – NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED

Replacement Windows (Retrospective)

Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY

Ref. No: 20/04468/LBC | Received: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 15 Apr 2021

Status: Pending – NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED

Replacement Porch

Marsh House Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4EY

Ref. No: 20/04472/LBC | Received: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Validated: Thu 15 Apr 2021

Status: Pending – NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED

Single storey extension to front and side

Dutton Lodge Farm Cottage Lodge Lane Dutton Northwich Cheshire WA4 4HW

Ref. No: 20/04275/FUL | Received: Mon 16 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 16 Nov 2020

Status: Pending – NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED

 

http://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/

  1. Financial Review & Verification of Accounts ending 31.03.2021 – The accounts were reviewed and verified by Council Members. The Clerk would make arrangements for the Accounts to be Audited.
  1. Review and acceptance of Parish Council Risk Assessment – The Clerk outlined a small change that had been made to this document. This was approved and signed.
  1. AOB
  • Proposed telecommunications development: EE 77123, Aston Grange Farm GF, Aston Grange Farm, Off Aston Lane, Aston, Runcorn, WA4 4HW – No objections would be raised by the Parish Council
  •  Keep Britain Tidy – Great British Spring Clean (28th May to 13th June)

https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/support-our-campaigns/great-british-spring-clean

  • Lamp Post Poppies – This matter was discussed but no purchase would be made.
  • The Council had been sent a survey from NALC regarding Rural Broadband.  This was completed and the Clerk would send the responses on the Councils behalf.
  • A member of Acton Bridge Parish Council had raised an issue concerning Airbnb properties in Dutton.  The Clerk had asked for some guidance regarding this and a number of factors with regards to change of use of the properties would need to be established before any further action would be taken.
  • The Clerk had received an email from a resident concerning opportunities to join the Parish Council.  There were currently no vacancies, but the Clerk was asked to invite the resident to the next parish council meeting.
  • Councillor Gibbon informed the members of a new Covid Bus initiative and details of the new Flood Risk Action Group.
  • Councillor Antrobus raised concerns about recent break-ins around the village.  Councillor Gibbon suggested he contact the new Police Commissioner. John Dwyer
  • Some strong discussions were held in relation to the costs of the Clerks Expenses and how and if they were documented correctly
  1. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting was arranged for Wednesday July 21st @ 7.45pm – Davenports Tea Rooms

There were no reports available for the Annual Parish Meeting.