Present:                                                        Councillors; G. Wilson, Chairman,

                                                                   D. Thompson, Vice-Chairman

1220. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr. H. Kenyon the reason was accepted.

Cllr. D. Sharples declared a personal interest as a member of Wyre Borough Council’s planning committee.

Cllr. G. Wilson declared a prejudicial in item 1226 as the managing director of Beacon Research.

Police report given at the Annual Parish Meeting. Councillors discussed the newly appointed PCSO’s, their working hours and equipment. It was noted that there has been a greater Police presence in Catterall recently which is giving public reassurance. The recent damage to the Multi Use Games Area was discussed with concern that a sharp instrument is being used to cut into the wood and this could potentially be turned on a person. This will be reported to the Police.

There were no members of the public present.

Information noted.

Resolved; Questionnaire returned.

As part of the DEFRA grant the Parish Council is required to carry out a survey of Catterall residents now that the Multi Use Games Area is in use. Councillors discussed the draft of a questionnaire produced by Beacon Research and the costs. Cllr. G. Wilson declared a prejudicial interest, but was asked to present the survey, the reasons behind the questions, including some submitted by the Police and how the survey would be carried out.

Resolved; The Council agreed on the content of the survey and the costs.

Jim Robson, Lancashire County Council writes that the Peacock Report (footpaths to the High School) served mainly as a survey of the standard of the existing footway network in the area and the suggested improvements formed a selection of possibilities for consideration. None of the suggestions made have been included in programmes. However, the High School has recently completed its School Travel Plan and the content will be considered in developing future pedestrian priority programmes.

Additional information has been provided by Cllr. Tony Martin, Lancashire County Council, on the use of section 106 agreements to provide a footbridge on the River Calder bridge on Garstang Road. He says that on the Taylor Woodrow site the planning permission did not include provision for highway works. However, in future a section 106 could be considered in planning applications.

Councillors considered the overall presentation of the Memorial Garden. Putting the maintenance out to tender was considered as well as adding this to the Parish Lengthsman duties. Employing someone to care for the Yew trees would cover any health and safety issues which were concerning the Councillors a site meeting has been arranged which will report back to the next meeting as to the recommendations of work to be undertaken and planting schemes.

It has been reported to the Parish Council employees that a box has been placed at the end of Tan Yard Lane which prevents vehicles further access beyond the Knackers Yard. Also outside Mr. Vickers Garage a wooden box had been placed to prevent access, this has since been broken up.

The Gala Committee seek permission to use Catterall Playing Field on Gala Day, Saturday 2^nd June, and invite the Councillors to attend and take refreshments.

The following applications were granted;

Proposal; Reserved matters application for 55 dwellings, roads and sewers (14 detached houses, 7, townhouses and 34 apartments) (O/L 02/01021)

Location; Land off Catterall Gates Lane, Catterall

Thanks to Wyre Borough Councillor D. Sharples the Parish Council has received further notes to the developer from Wyre Borough Council and the route of pipe lines which cross the site from United Utilities. Should any of the dwellings be pile driven as was the case in the Taylor Woodrow site there were grave concerns that these pipes could be damaged and cause widespread flooding. Councillors are aware of local farmers whose fields are suffering from flooding and this has been reported to Wyre Borough Council by Cllr. D. Sharples.

Proposal; Front and rear dormers

Location; 22, Joe Lane, Catterall

Proposal; Substitution of house types on Plots 18 – 25, 43 – 56 and additional dwellings on Plots 99 – 104

Location; Land at Catterall Gate Lane, Catterall

A further contaminated land study has been carried out as part of the planning conditions and this is to be raised at Wyre Area LAPTC.

Proposal; Reserved matters application for four detached dwellings

Location; 40, Cock Robin Lane, Catterall

Proposal; Front and rear dormer extension

Location; 28, Old Lancaster Road, Catterall

Proposal; Conversion of children’s nursery into 1 no. dwelling including single storey rear extension, rear dormers, alterations to the roof and single storey detached garage and utility to rear (resubmission of 06/01042/FUL)

Location; 26, Cock Robin Lane, Catterall

Proposal; Front dormer and rear conservatory

Location; 10, Hamers Wood Drive, Catterall

Cllr. D. Sharples reported that the Maggot Farm application is due before the planning committee on Wednesday and is recommended for refusal.

Cllr. G. Wilson reported that the next meeting is on Wednesday 4^th April, at Poulton. Lancashire County Council is still refusing to include the changing of the constitution in the agenda.

Payments received this month;

Broadband £17.99

Residents have received their Council Tax bills for the coming year and Councillors may be interested to know the contribution Catterall makes to authorities.

The Church Inn Football Club seeks permission of the Parish Council to use Catterall Playing Field to hold their games in the Catforth and District Summer Football League. There will eight home games playing mostly on Thursday evenings. Councillors agreed to allow the team to play at a cost of £20.00 per game payable in advance.

The Chairman thanked Cllr P. Hall and Cllr. J. Wrathall for their many years of service on the Parish Council as they are not to stand in the up coming elections. Cllr. P. Hall was also commended on his work with the school and Cllr. J. Wrathall on his work with Catterall Village Hall. The Councillors added that they had enjoyed their time spend on the Parish Council and will miss the meetings but also seeing the differences that the Parish Council has made to Catterall.

Many of the Councillors are on the internet and the interim report would be more cost effective if sent by e-mail to those who can receive it.