As there were no members of the public present, no issues were raised.

The Clerk confirmed that the two remaining declarations of acceptance of office had been formally signed by Cllrs. Nicholls and Robertson.

After further appointments the Committees of the Parish Council were made up as follows:

AMENITIES: Cllrs. Collins, Mitchell, Padley & Richardson
FINANCE: Cllrs. Nicholls, Richardson & Sturman
PLANNING: Cllrs. Collins, Craggs, Mitchell, Nicholls, Padley & Sturman
VILLAGE HALL: Cllrs. Craggs & Richardson

SCHOOL GOVERNOR: Cllr. Padley
FORUM OF M6 COUNCILS: To be considered at a future meeting.

There were no Declarations of Interests registered.

Apologies for Absence had been received from Cllrs. Collins, Richardson & Robertson. The Chairman, supported by all the Members present, wished Cllr. Richardson a speedy recovery and asked the Clerk write sending the Council's best wishes.

Resolved to accept the Minutes of the Meeting of 9th May 2006 as a true record and to take them as read.

In the absence of Cty. Cllr. Oliver, there were no County Matters reported.

The Chairman reported that he had invited Cty Cllr. Neville Price, the new Chairman of Cheshire County Council to attend a Parish Council meeting. Cty Cllr Price had agreed to attend in September or later.

Boro. Cllr. Kolker reported as follows:
a) Northern Rail had confirmed that the train service would recommence on Monday 26th June. Initially, there would be a limited service but full details were not yet available. CBC was trying to ascertain if the bus service would continue in the meantime.
b) The matter of Goostrey Station Building needed urgent attention. Louise Wallace of CBC Planning Department had photographed the outside of the building and was trying to gain access to the interior which might contain original 1891 furniture and fittings. Boro. Cllr. Kolker is writing a history of the station and Cllr. Craggs has collected some information. Cllr. Craggs suggested that the building should be put to some practical use and Cllr. Leake suggested that the Parish Council should help to fund any restoration and maintenance which was of amenity value to the Parish.
Actions:
a) Meeting to be arranged: Boro. Cllr. Kolker, Cllr. Craggs, Louise Wallace & Martin de Kretser.
b) A further item to be included in the Parish Newsletter.
c) Place on the Agenda for the next meeting.

AMENITIES: Minutes of the meeting on 30th May had been circulated. Members had expressed concern over the future of the gardens at The Old Paddock now that Stephen and Mary Pollock had left the area. Cllr. Richardson had confirmed that the land was managed by Beth Johnson Homes (now Central Care).
Actions:
a) Place on the Agenda for the next Amenities Committee Meeting.
b) The Clerk to contact Beth Johnson Homes with a view to tidying the area before Rose Day, if necessary by a volunteer group organised by the Parish Council.

FINANCE: There had been no meeting since the last Parish Council. The next meeting would be on a Tuesday evening after 17th July.

VILLAGE HALL: There had been no meeting since the last Parish Council. The Chairman reminded Members of the Special Meeting on 26th June to discuss the proposed Youth Centre.

Planning Report 134 & 135 had been circulated. The Committee had made no objections to applications but had expressed concern that the development at Wattle Cop might lead to a future application for two separate dwellings on the site.

Resolved to accept Payment Schedule 06.06.

The Clerk referred to Appendix 06.06. listing her actions resulting from the last Meeting and the correspondence received.
a) A reply from CBC confirming that the dog fouling sign on Main Road would be replaced in the next few weeks.
Action: Cllr. Padley to monitor.
b) A reply from Northern Rail's Press and Media Manager stating 'Northern is not planning any service changes on the Alderley Edge-Crewe route'.
Action: The Clerk to pass on this information to Mr R Roberts who had originally alerted the Council.
c) A letter from Allostock Parish Council advising that they did not think the idea of a shared Police Comminity Support Officer was appropriate for Allostock.
Action: To place on the Agenda for the next meeting.
d) Notification of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for the closure of Booth Bed Lane and Hermitage Lane for approx 6 weeks commencing 5th June.
e) Invitation to training course on Preparing Successful Bids, passed to Cllr. Craggs.
f) A letter from Cheshire Association of Local Councils about the Proposed Merger of Cheshire and Merseyside Police.
Action: The Clerk to reply to CHALC, agreeing with the views expressed by Cheshire County Council and stating that the PC sees no advantage in the merger. A copy to be sent to the Home Office.
g) A Briefing Paper from Cheshire and Merseyside Strategic Health Authority on changes to NHS organisation in the north west of England, to be circulated to Members.
h) An anonymous letter sent to a resident of Shearbrook Lane about dangerous driving. No action possible in view of anonymity.
i) An e-mail from the Web Site Manager asking for help with collection and collation of information for web site updates, also request for photographs and details of new Members.
Actions: Cllr. Sturman to contact.
Place on the Agenda for the next meeting.
j) Reply from Police CAT acknowledging receipt of our e-mail about rowdy behaviour near Village shops late at night. This had been passed to the relevant officer but no further response had been received.
Action: Cllr. Leake to contact PC Shelly Lister.

There were no Highways Matters to report.

Resolved: To accept the Chairman's proposal to change the Standing Orders as follows:
Item 4: Insert 'In the event of the Chairman of the Village Hall Management Committee not being a Parish Councillor the appointment must be ratified by the Parish Council.
Item 46d: Delete '£50' and insert '£100'.
Actions: The Clerk to order an electronic copy of NALC's Publication on Standing Orders at a cost of £15.

Resolved:
a) To formally approve the Accounts for 2005/6.
b) To formally approve the Statement of Assurance for all undertakings in the preparation of the accounts for 2005/6.

This item was deferred to the September Parish Council Meeting.

Suggestions for the Parish Council's stall on Rose Day included:
a) Speedwatch presentation.
b) Publicity for Gardens Open Day.
c) Photographs from 'Village of the Year' and previous Garden Days.
d) Photographs of Members of the Parish Council.
e) 'Bags for Life' as promoted by Cheshire County Council.

Actions:
a) A meeting on Monday 19th June at 6.30 in the lounge of the Village Hall to take photographs and to arrange material and rota for manning the stall.
b) The Clerk to contact Helen de Lemos of CCC about 'Bags for Life'.
c) The Clerk to contact ex-Cllr Mike Ball seeking display material.

The Chairman explained the concept of a Civic Service to which representatives of local organisations would be invited and light refreshments provided afterwards. Cllrs. Leake and Mitchell were very much in favour and other Members raised no objections. The service would take place in late September/early October.

Actions:
a) The Chairman to liaise with the Vicar.
b) Place on the Agenda for the September meeting.

Actions:
a) The Chairman to begin making enquiries re. funding for phase II.
b) Place on the Agenda for the September meeting.

Actions:
a) Circulate report to Members.
b) Place on the Agenda for the next meeting.

Cllr. Leake reported that Speedwatch sessions had been continuing. 59 vehicles had been logged at speeds of over 39 mph, the highest speed being 51 mph. Some vehicles had been logged more than once. The sessions seemed to be having an effect as incidents of speeding were reducing. Information collected was being passed on to the police.

Cllr. Craggs expressed interest in the Regional Spatial Stratagy.

Confirmed: Tuesday 11th July, 2006.

The Chairman closed the Meeting at 9.45 pm.