The members of the Public described the previous activities of individuals in this area, particularly stressing the volume of items which must be held in people's homes. After some lengthy discussion on how such items could be displayed and where they could be kept, including electronic recording where possible, it was agreed that a Sub-Committee should be formed to consider the whole matter of parish archives comprising the three members of the Public present and Cllrs. Ball, Henley and Owen. The Clerk was also asked to include an item in the next Parish Newsletter asking for details of what archives are being held by individuals.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Cty. Cllr. Oliver commented on
a). the limited funding referred to by Mr Wood,
b). a new shed being provided for Brickbank Farm, which should alleviate some of the fouling of the road, and
c). the Draft Waste Plan which would be ratified at the next meeting of the County Council.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Boro. Cllr. Kolker raised the following points:

a). He undertook to make enquiries of the Borough Council regarding their archive services available.

b). He reported that the Parish Council is not officially informed of applications for license extensions.

c). He informed the Meeting that planning decisions are shortly to be put onto the website.

d). He reported that another application for a gas plant has been lodged, this time adjacent to King Street and this will therefore be very close to a known fault line.

AMENITIES: There had been no meeting since the last Parish Council.

FINANCE: There had been no meeting since the last Parish Council.

VILLAGE HALL: Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated and there were no issues requiring a decision by the Parish Council.

Cllr. Leake took the Meeting through Planning Report 123 and also reported on some recent planning decisions.

Resolved to accept Payment Schedule 10.05.

The Clerk asked for decisions on the correspondence itemised in the Appendix which were that the information on War Memorial Grants should be passed to the British Legion and the Church for consideration and that the Information Packs circulated by the Clerk should continue but he was asked to be even more selective as to its contents, particularly any items which were shortly to be out of date bearing in mind the length of time taken for the packs to circulate.

The Clerk then tabled additional correspondence which had been received since setting the Agenda which were regarding a special meeting of Highways & Transportation, to which the Council decided not send a representative, and an invitation to be represented at the Remembrance Service on 13th November, to which the Chairman will try to attend and that as usual a wreath will be laid on behalf of the Parish Council.

Whilst there were no items on Highways Matters listed in Appendix 10.05, Cllr. Leake reported that the speed sign at the Goostrey Lane / New Platt Lane junction is obscured by overhanging trees and the Clerk was asked to bring this to the attention of Highways.

This Item had been fully dealt with earlier in the Meeting.

There was nothing further to report, the opening of the new Post Office apparently proceeding as planned.

Cllr. Salmon reported on his discussions with Inspector Chris Jones which in summary were that due to a problem with the frequency used, the radar gun scheme has been delayed and that contributions from the Parish Council were being sought for the purchase of "smiling face" speed indicators which currently cost £3,000 each. However it had been made clear that only the Police would be authorised to place such devices and that Highways would have to approve any location.

In order to try and progress matters further, however, Inspector Jones had agreed to join with the Parish Council for a "Crime & Safety Meeting" and this was set for 7th November in the School Hall commencing 7.30pm.

Locations for consideration will be New Platt Lane and Station Road and volunteer users will be Cllrs. Ball, Owen & Salmon together with selected members of the Public if the latter is allowed.

In concluding the debate on this issue, Cllr. Henley expressed his concern that as a result of all the limitations being placed on it, the Parish Council appears to be prevented from carrying out the clear mandate which it has received from its electorate to introduce such traffic calming measures within the Village.

The Chairman has drafted a letter regarding the shortcomings of this project by the Borough Council and a copy will be circulated with the Minutes for comment.

The first meeting of the Quality Sub-Committee was set for Tuesday, 18th October in the Committee Room, commencing 7.30pm

The Chairman and the Clerk jointly reported that there had been immediate interest shown in the position by a number of possible candidates and a Sub-Committee to consider the applicants was formed comprising the Chairman and Cllrs. Owen, Robinson, Salmon & Sewell, the first meeting to be on Monday, 24th October in the Committee Room commencing 7.00pm.

The Chairman tabled a letter from the Parish Welcoming Group requesting assistance in copying and producing the welcome packs and the Parish Council agreed to provide these in future.

It was confirmed that the date of the next Meeting would be 8th November 2005.

The Chairman closed the Meeting at 9.35pm.

There were no further issues raised by the remaining member of the Public.