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, 3rd May 2017.
Present
Councillors R Easton [Chairman], K Ansell, Miss IJ Brown, Mrs DM Easton and Mrs G Harvey.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs P Ansell, H Farnath, Miss C Harvey,
GN Molineux and Mrs HJ Southwell.
Mr PG Davies [Parish Clerk] was also present.
1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
RESOLVED
That Councillor R Easton be appointed Chairman for the ensuing year.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest were given at the commencement of the meeting.
3. APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
RESOLVED
That Councillor K Ansell be appointed Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year.
4. MINUTES
RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting held on 5th April 2017, be approved and signed as a correct
record.
5. NEWMAN GROVE ALLOTMENTS
Replacement Locks
The Chairman reported that replacement locks would be fitted within the course of the next
few days.
Insurance
The Clerk reported that following notification to the allotment holders of the arrangements for
Newman Grove, he had received the following public liability insurance requests and
comments:-
Public path surfaces to be improved
Lighting to be provided
CRB checks in respect of the visit by children from a local school
A request for permission to acquire two turkey hens
RESOLVED
1. That the feedback received from the allotment tenants be noted.
2. That the question of CRB checks was a matter for the school from where the children
were visiting.
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3. That the request to provide two turkey hens be not acceded to.

6. TELEPHONE AND INTERNET PROVISION
The Clerk was continuing to pursue Pop Telecom regarding the installation of the high speed
broadband line.
RESOLVED
That Pop Telecom be made aware that if the broadband was not installed within two weeks
from due notification, the Parish Council would withdraw from the contract and consider
pursuing legal action to secure recompense for loss of business income.
7. PARISH HALL – PROGRESS REPORT
1. Hire Fee Income – Update

The Committee noted details of hire fee income as follows:-
April 2016 April 2017
£ £
Regular Business 1,391.00 941.80
Extra Business 109.35 117.20
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1,500.35 1,059.00
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2. South Staffordshire Water – Business

The Clerk reported details of a Dual Tariff Discount Offer from this Company.
The Clerk undertook to obtain an indication of the costs of the proposal and also
secure a comparative quote from Severn Trent Water.
3. Parking for Events – Ravenhill Park

The Clerk circulated a letter from the Managing Director of Cannock Chase District
Council inviting the Parish Council to liaise with Brereton Town Football Club in an
attempt to resolve outstanding issues relating to car parking.

The Committee, in acknowledging the sentiments expressed in the letter, pointed out
that previous attempts to collaborate on this issue had not been altogether
successful.
Members remained of the opinion that the car park was not big enough to
accommodate all the vehicles that entered the park, particularly during the summer
months. In addition to persons visiting the Parish Hall and the Football Club, there
were large numbers of the public simply using the excellent facilities available in the
park. It was particularly concerning that if no additional spaces were provided, cars
would continue to park on the access road making it impossible for emergency
vehicles to enter the park.
RESOLVED
That the Clerk acquaint the Managing Director with the foregoing and invite his
further views.
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4. CCTV Signs

RESOLVED
That the Clerk write to Estate Signs thanking them for their kind donation of CCTV
signs for use in the Parish Hall.
8. FINANCE REPORT
The report of the Clerk, showing the financial position in respect of the Parish Hall as at
30th April 2017, was submitted for information and noted.
9. CANNOCK WOOD PARISH COUNCIL – CHRISTMAS TREE AND LIGHTS
Councillor Mrs P Ansell had enquired as to whether this Parish Council’s contractor would
be prepared to arrange for the installation and testing of lights on a Christmas tree to be
provided by Cannock Wood Parish Council.
RESOLVED
1) That the Clerk contact Lightpower to enquire as to whether they would be interested in
carrying out this work.
2) That if a favourable response is received to the request in 1) above, the Clerk liaise with
both Cannock Wood and the contractor in making the necessary arrangements for the
work to be carried out.
10. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED
That the next meeting be held on 7th June 2017, at 7.30 p.m.