BRERETON AND RAVENHILL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of the Parish Hall Management Committee held at the Parish Hall, Ravenhill
Park, Brereton, on Wednesday, 6th June 2018.
Present
Councillors R Easton [Chairman], K Ansell and Mrs DM Easton.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs P Ansell, Miss IJ Brown, H Farnath,
Miss C Harvey, Mrs G Harvey, GN Molineux and Mrs HJ Southwell.
Mr PG Davies [Parish Clerk] was also present.
1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest were given at the commencement of the meeting.
2. MINUTES
RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting held on 2nd May 2018, be approved and signed as a correct
record.
3. PARISH HALL – PROGRESS REPORT

Hire Fee Income – Update

The Committee noted details of hire fee income for the last financial year.
Fees and Charges 2018/2019
The Committee reviewed the fees and charges for the Parish Hall for 2018/2019.
RESOLVED
That the fees and charges for the Parish Hall remain unchanged for 2018/2019.
New Yoga Group
The Clerk updated the Committee on a new Yoga Group that would shortly be starting at the
Parish Hall.
Caretaker

The Committee placed on record its thanks to Neil Hyden, the Caretaker, for the very good
work he was doing. The feedback from groups was very positive and the cleanliness of the
building was of a high standard.
Feedback
The Committee was pleased to note the following comment which had been deposited in the
‘suggestion box’:-
“Very good venue – I will be back and will tell friends and family”.
Customers comments would be posted in the kitchen area in the hope of encouraging more
hirers and visitors to give their views in the ‘suggestion box’ provided.
2
4. FINANCE REPORT
The Report of the Clerk, showing the income and expenditure of the Parish Hall as at 30th
April 2018, was received for information and noted.
5. PROVISION OF GRIT BINS
The Clerk reported that this matter had been referred to this Committee by the Parish
Council at its meeting on 8th May 2018.
RESOLVED
That the Clerk invite the Community Highways Liaison Officer to the next meeting of the
Committee, when this matter would be considered further.
6. BUS SHELTERS
Following comments in ‘The Guide of Things to Do in Brereton’, the Clerk undertook to write
to Mr M Walker, the Chairman of Brereton Million, pointing out that the bus shelters in the
parish, formerly owned by the District Council, had been transferred to the Parish Council
and were now in its ownership. The shelters were insured and maintained by the Parish
Council. Members would welcome any finance and volunteer support to maintain the
shelters but, it should be noted, that any new replacement shelters provided would remain in
the ownership of the Parish Council. He would add that Councillor P Fisher had been asked
by the Parish Council to liaise with Brereton Million on this particular issue.

7. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED
That the next meeting be held on 18th July 2018, at 7.30 p.m.
______________________x